Elder Audience » Speaker

Nora Martin Janik–My Early Years in Hollywood as an Actress and Singer!

pam — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:11:15 +0000

Invite me to share my recollections of early life in Hollywood before and during WWII. I was “discovered” by Eddie Cantor, made movies with Roy Rogers and Gene Autrey, and sang with some of the most well known orchestras of the time–Paul Whitman, David Rose, Mark Warner, etc. I also sang with the great Les Paul, and helped raise millions of dollars in War Bonds. I am now 90, and though I no longer sing, I do love to speak about those early days, show you photos and memorabilia, and let you hear recordings of my songs that have been made into a CD! My program is free, but if you would like to purchase a CD, all proceeds will go to scholarships for women through the P.E.O., a philanthropic organization providing scholarships, grants, awards, and loans to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. http://www.peooregon.org/

I am available to visit your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver area.

Contact: Marie Forrester (Nora’s friend and fellow P.E.O. member)

Phone: (503)516-9439

The Power of Laughter–Gail Hand

pam — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:06:23 +0000

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Motivational Humorist Gail Hand presents Laughter Yoga for Seniors which is simulated laughter therapy exercises to stimulate laughter. I bring my dogs Zippy and Zoe for those who love to visit with little chihuahua’s. Laughing and working with over 60 senior communities since 2004! Laughter overcomes hardening of the attitudes…

My fee is $55-$75, with discounts for frequent bookings.

I TRAVEL WIDELY!!

Phone: (503)284-2342

Email: gail@gailhand.com

Website: www.gailhand.com

Steve Holgate as Abraham Lincoln

pam — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:32:12 +0000

“What American wouldn’t love to have a conversation with Abraham Lincoln?” Steve Holgate, one of the country’s leading Lincoln portrayers, makes a 30-minute presentation on Lincoln’s life and presidency in the form of a press conference. The audience takes on the role of journalists and asks him questions. Hear Holgate, who bears a remarkable resemblance to our 16th President, discuss the dark years of the Civil War and the momentous decisions Lincoln made.

Steve Holgate has appeared as Lincoln in Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho as well as overseas, earning praise from the Portland Oregonian, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Albany Herald and Vancouver Daily Columbian, among others. Holgate and his program have also been featured on television.

Praise for Steve Holgate as Lincoln:
“Steve Holgate is the best Lincoln in America.”
David Leroy
Former Member, Board of Governors
National Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

“Steve Holgate truly brings Lincoln to life. His portrayal calls on all the wisdom, humor, and lore of our 16th President, as one would imagine him, and as Lincoln was in real life.”
Mike Burton, Chairman
Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Invite Steve Holgate to bring his Lincoln portrayal to your facility or event! Although he is based in Portland, he is available to travel widely.

Phone: (503)296-0194

Email : holgatefamily@hotmail.com

Website : lincolntownhall.com

video link: http://lincolntownhall.com/videos.html

“Illinois” Doug Tracy–Liberty & Union Presidential Campaign songs of the 1860 & 1864 elections

pam — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:33:49 +0000

Music was a main form of campaigning used by Presidential candidates in the 1860′s. These songs give us an insight to the candidates’ positions and how divided Americans were at the time. This music was written by the people in response to the events unfolding around them and about the political characters of the day. This is the music “of the people, by the people and for the people.” Discover how music helped to shape what were, probably, the most crucial Presidential elections our nation has ever held!

“Illinois” Doug Tracy is a musician, folklorist, and troubadour. He’s part of a long tradition of entertainers who share encyclopedic collections of American songs with their audiences. As a member of the Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (OLBC) he became interested in the songs of Lincoln’s two campaigns —1860 & 1864. For the 2009 Bicentennial he developed a repertoire that represents the campaigns of Lincoln with each of his opponent’s, and featuring other political characters of the day. The melodies used were those of popular songs of the day so everyone could sing along. Some songs may seem familiar still, but many have been long forgotten. “Illinois ” Doug Tracy brings these forgotten songs back to life!

Invite “Illinois” Doug Tracy to present this fascinating program of songs and history at your facility or event! He is Portland-based but travels widely!

Contact: : “Illinois” Doug Tracy

Phone: (971) 322-4936

Email: illinoisdoug@peak.org

Website: www.illinoisdoug.com

Music samples: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/illinoisdougtracy

Barbara Becker Donner-Speaker and Author

pam — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:43:14 +0000

Barbara Becker Donner is the author of the book, “Child Seeking the Light“. She is available to speak about hope for traumatized youth.

Since age nineteen, Barbara’s interests have been psychology, theology, and child care issues. At age forty six, with four teens still home, she started college classes with the specific goal to learn to write well and get a background in the Humanities. In recent years, having written the book which was her goal, she now wants to speak on the needs of traumatized children. Their needs are only recently being addressed in new creative ways. She will speak about some of the new and truly helpful preventive organizations and/or ideas – some of them in Portland. Her book will be available, and 50 percent of the profits will go to CRN (Children’s Relief Nursery).

Barbara travels to Portland area senior facilities and events. She requests reimbursement for her transportation. No fee for her presentation.

Phone: (503)255-2337

Email: bbarbsky2@comcast.net

Barbara Becker Donner’s book, “Child Seeking the Light” is available from Amazon.com

Will Robertson-Cartoonist and Speaker

pam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:35 +0000

I am a cartoonist. I draw a newspaper cartoon called “Casey and Kyle” based on my two boys. It appears online and in print in a handful of newspapers. I speak across the Northwest, using cartoons and stories to talk about a variety of topics including cartooning, humor and the family.

Read more about me on my website, and arrange for a program at your facility!

No Charge!

Contact: Will Robertson

Phone: (503) 507-2712

Email: caseyandkylecomics@yahoo.com

Website: www.caseyandkylecomics.com

Jim Pritchard, Pop Music Historian and DJ!

pam — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:15:08 +0000

I am a pop music historian and DJ, specializing in the music of the years 1935-1975. As an ex-radio DJ (’61-’76), I bring a superb speaking ability, personal knowledge of the era, and numerous personal stories of celebrities I interacted with! I DJ dances in small venues with a VAST array of the music of yesteryear. So contact me for a presentation on pop music history, OR to be the DJ at your facility or event.

I already entertain at Portland area senior facilities but I’d enjoy doing more–and I am available to travel widely!

Read what an activity director (Danette U.) recently sent me about Jim:

“DJ and pop historian Jim Pritchard is one of the most unique entertainers that I’ve met in my 5+ years as an activity director. Residents are literally spellbound by his stories of meeting celebrities, and his knowledge of the music and radio industry. His voice is obviously resonant and booming to be in radio, and his sense of humor always evokes laughter. He’s dj’d and hosted dances, reminisce circles, and presented his radio history talk with song snippets for us. It’s amazing, to go back in time with him! Jim is very gracious to the senior audience, and very easy to work with–I hope many more activity directors will discover this gem and see their residents musically delighted, too!”

Contact: Jim Pritchard

Phone: (971)222-7411

Email: chuckwroste@aol.com

Family Heirloom Arts-Lisa Kagan,presenter

pam — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:56:18 +0000

Family Heirloom Arts workshops and presentations are designed to introduce participants to the field of personal history, focusing on the value of preserving life stories. Participants learn tips for getting started on their own personal history projects. They develop their skills in creative writing and visual art to bring their stories to life and create a lasting legacy that will be treasured for generations to come!

Family Heirloom Arts will come to your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver area! Also great for Family Reunions, Special Birthdays and Anniversaries! Learn more at our website.

Testimonial: Heirloom Art, Family Tree for Ruth C.’s 90th Birthday Celebration–”It has been a sheer pleasure working with Lisa on my mom’s photo collage. She has artistic sensibility, paired with a delightful manner of communicating about the project, sensitivity to my personal needs and time, and clarity about what the goals of the project are for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”

Contact: Lisa Kagan

Phone: (503)347-1391

Email: Lisa@FamilyHeirloomArts.com

Website: www.FamilyHeirloomArts.com

Alton Takiyama-Chung, Storyteller

pam — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:54:24 +0000

Each storytelling program is a unique performance custom designed for client and audience. I have a wide repertoire of stories and have specialized in telling Asian Folktales, Hawaiian Legends, Ghost Stories, Tales of Christmas, stories of the Japanese American Experience of WWII, and humorous personal stories. My latest suite of stories, SALTY DOG TALES, contains true stories of exploding whales, the silly things tourists do on the beach, and Japanese submarines off the Oregon Coast during WWII.

Please contact me to arrange a program at your facility in the Portland/Vancouver area!

Phone: 360-882-3581

Email: Alton@altonchung.com

Website: www.altonchung.com

Charles M. Province–One Man Show (Old Time Radio) and Author

pam — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:53:28 +0000

In a “one-man-show” Charles M. Province recreates an old-time Radio Show populated with impressions of various celebrities and entertainers from the “good old days.” Shows include dramatic readings, soap operas, musical numbers, original commercials, and jokes from the bygone era of live radio!

I am also available to bring “W.C. Fields” to your special engagement!(see picture in my website)

In addition, I am the author of many books! I am an expert on General George S. Patton. Plus, I’ve recently finished a new book called “A Little Kid From Flat River” which is a series of short stories about my growing up years in Flat River, Missouri. My books are available for sale at: http://pattonhq.com/cmp_productions.html Invite me to do readings and book signings at your facility or event!

I look forward to doing my shows at your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver or Mid-Willamette Valley areas!

Contact: Charles M. Province

Phone: (503)928-0011

Email: cmprovince@gmail.com

Website: http://pattonhq.com/cmprovince.html