**7-13-11-Kaycheri Rappaport offers GENTLE WAY TO FITNESS classes and presentations. Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/gentle-way-to-fitness-movement-classes-and-presentations-with-kaycheri-rappaport/

**7-13-11-Are you familiar with Cynthia Schwell? Learn about her ONE WOMAN SHOW, which she’ll bring to Portland area senior facilities: https://www.elderaudience.com/cynthia-schwell-family-stories-other-guests/

**7-12-11-Take a look at the HARP category: https://www.elderaudience.com/category/harp-2/

**7-11-11-Positive reviews are coming in for SHOESTRING COMMUNITY PLAYERS production of “Willy Wonka” (based on he book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory): “The sets are fantastic!”, “The costumes are to die for!”, “Love the singing!”, “Orchestra sounds great!”, “Everyone should bring their family to see this wonderful musical!”, “Beautiful Auditorium!!!” Willy Wonka runs through July 23, with a Sunday Matinee July 17 at 2pm. Location: Scappoose High School, 33700 High School Way in Scappoose, Or.(about 30 minutes from Portland) Senior tickets are $10 and available online at www.sscpmusicals.com. For group rates, email [email protected]

**7-11-11-Check out these two activities at the “50 and Better” programs of Vancouver’s Marshall/Luepke Center: Tuesday and Friday mornings’ Bingo Bonanza; and Mon, Wed and Thursdays’ Dance for the Health of it featuring live bands! Location: 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd in Vancouver. More information, call Kelly Lund at (360)487-7055

**7-10-11-SPECIAL ELDERAUDIENCE DISCOUNT on a Staged Reading of the Pulitzer Prize winning drama “DOUBT”, Part of MAGENTA AFTER HOURS, on AUGUST 19 at 7:30pm.Performance followed by optional talk back session where questions can be asked of the director, actors and producer. Location:606 Main St in Vancouver, Wa. Tickets only sold at the door. Regular price $10, but if you mention “elder” they are only $8! www.magentatheater.com

**7-10-11-FREE Hawaiian Festival coming up! Saturday, July 30 from 10 am to 7pm in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park,(W. Columbia St. and 8th St.)Event features Hula dancers, Portland Taiko, Native Tribal dancers, and Polynesian singers. Arts, Crafts, and food vendors will round out this outdoor festival. Keiki events, traditional Hawaiian games, and nose flute making are just some of the additional activities to be offered. More info at http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com/

**7-10-11-Reminder about this ELDERAUDIENCE SUMMER SPECIAL, NOW THROUGH LABOR DAY being offered by the folks at The ActivityConnection.com!!They have a PRINTING SERVICE that offers SUBSTANTIAL savings over printing costs at places like Pip’s,Kinko’s, Office Max or Staples. If you use their printing service, mention ELDERAUDIENCE and you will receive a FREE subcription to the Activity Connection! In addition to saving on printing costs, you can also use one of the many attractive and user-friendly calendar and newsletter formats to cut your preparation time. Please let the person responsible for printing at your facility know about this!! Here is the the price list: http://www.activityconnection.com/uc/printShop/PrintingPriceSheet.pdf Read more The Activity Connection, your Online Resource for Activity Professionals: https://www.elderaudience.com/activity-connection/

**7-10-11-Reminder about FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT! PACIFIC CREST WIND SYMPHONY at downtown Portland’s Director Park (SW 9th, between Taylor and Yamhill) at 6pm, SUNDAY, JULY 17!

**7-10-11-COMING UP SOON!Hear a talk on SLEEP AND AGING by Neurologist Joshua Ramseyer, MD,who specializes in sleep disorders, on Thursday, July 14 from 1:30-2:30pm at OASIS Large Classroom, 4th Floor Downtown Macy’s, 621 SW 5th Ave in Portland.Fee is $10 (plus $7 processing fee per term) To register, go online to the OASIS web page www.oasisnet.org/portland or call 503-241-3059. Class #110.

**7-10-11-SPECIAL ELDERAUDIENCE DISCOUNT FOR MAGENTA THEATER’s DINNER & A SHOW! See “Blind Date” a one act funny, romantic comedy, on Friday August 12 and Saturday August 13, at Rosemary Cafe, 1001 Main St in Vancouver, Wa. Dinner at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm. Regular price is $10 for show; use code “elder” at check out to get 20% off total ticket order! Dinner & drink prices vary (Not included in price); General seating. E-mail: [email protected] http://www.magentatheater.com

**7-10-11-Coming up NEXT weekend: GEEZER GALLERY presents three days of CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY with FREE workshops at Carman Oaks on Friday through Sunday, July 15-17, 3800 Carman Drive in Lake Oswego! All ages! Click for more information: https://www.geezergallery.com/

**7-07-11-NEWLY LISTED, but maybe you’ve heard about them…PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL STAGE BAND! This band features sounds from the 40′s, as well as 60′s and 70′s music, and more. They have lots of experience performing at local senior facilities in the Portland area as well as at concerts, festivals and dances. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL STAGE BAND is non-profit and has no fee schedule, but they do gratefully accept donations which they use to buy music. The Band is also able to travel beyond the Portland area if planned well ahead, and travel expenses apply. Click to read more: https://www.elderaudience.com/providence-hospital-stage-band/

**7-06-11-Take a look at Portland-area Piano Soloist BARBARA AMELL‘s listing. Her programs for seniors include “all 1930′s-1960′s” music; “all-Gershwin”; “all-musicals/movie themes from 1930′s-1960′s”; “all-big band” music; as well as Christmas and sacred music. She has thirty years experience, enjoys interacting with the audience, and has flexible fees.
Barbara recently received a lovely testimonial which I added to her listing. https://www.elderaudience.com/barbara-amell-piano-soloist/

**7-06-11-Karen and Max are getting married, at least if their jobs will ever let them be in the same city at the same time. But between them and wedded bliss are a blizzard of intercepted emails, suggestive text messages, online bridal gown shopping, and lost cell signals. Can love conquer all? Can you hear me now? A romantic comedy for the digital age, “For Better” is a hilarious new farce that pokes fun at our overdependence on the gadgets in our lives. CLACKAMAS REPERTORY THEATRE presents “For Better” JULY 7-24. Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:30pm. Location: Osterman Theatre/Niemeyer Center on the campus of Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City. Senior ticket prices. More information at www.clackamasrep.org

**7-06-11-Take a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt with an irresistible retelling of the story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very loud garment! CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THEATER presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”,music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, an audience favorite for more than thirty-five years. Performances at The Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School, 1201 39th st in Washougal, Wa. August 5 – 14, Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pre-sale Adult tickets are $15. Senior and Group tickets are $12. All tickets $2 more at the door.Tickets are on sale now at www.cytvanport.org. For tickets go to www.cytvanport.org, call 360-750-8550 or email [email protected].

**7-06-11-Click on the newest category: BIG BAND https://www.elderaudience.com/category/big-bands/ Great resource for special entertainment at holidays, marketing events, etc. And some of them can adjust the size to suit the occasion and your budget!

**7-06-11 Click on the AD (on right side of Elderaudience) for 2011 NW DOLLHOUSE AND MINIATURE SHOW to learn more about this year’s show in early October! https://www.elderaudience.com/nw-dollhouse-and-miniature-show-october-1-and-2-2011/

**7-06-11-Arrange a visit by CY EBERHART, who presents a living history portrayal of the great American humorist and philosopher, WILL ROGERS! Cy travels widely. Read more about him and see the great testimonials: https://www.elderaudience.com/cy-eberhart-presents-will-rogers-live/

**7-06-11-WELLNESS BY NATURE’S DESIGN presents Therapeutic Horticulture services at senior facilities, promoting health and wellness in self and surroundings. Tara Hicks is a certified Horticultural Therapist AND Activity Director, as well as being a Master Gardener! She is also a board member for Friends of the Portland Memory Garden. Tara currently leads garden clubs at several senior communities and maintains the therapeutic gardens at Legacy and Good Samaritan Hospitals. Contact her for a FREE consultation about the variety of services she can offer at your facility, from Group sessions to one-on-one activities, garden design and maintenance, and more! Read more about WELLNESS BY NATURE’S DESIGN here: https://www.elderaudience.com/wellness-by-natures-design-with-tara-hicks-3/

**7-07-11-ElderAudience is fortunate enough to ALSO have another Therapeutic Horticulture program: ROOTS CULTIVATION AND DESIGN, with MELISSA RICHMOND. Melissa brings the plants and nature experience to your Residents, while cultivating a sense of fun and exploration! Even if your facility does not have an outdoor garden space, she’ll provide the basic materials for this unique and engaging opportunity for participants up to a total of 15. Interactive educational presentations can be arranged for larger groups. Offered YEAR-ROUND, indoors or out! FREE initial consultation. Melissa travels! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/roots-cultivation-and-design-therapeutic-horticulture-with-melissa-richmond/

**7-06-11-Be sure to click on the AD on the right hand side of ElderAudience (the Ads are above the categories)for MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES! This site is chock full of wonderful PUZZLES, BRAIN GAMES, and MEMORY EXERCISE CARDS, based on beautiful, nostalgic Normal Rockwell images from the Saturday Evening Post! MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES materials have been tested, with positive results, on Alzheimers and dementia patients in various stages. The site includes great tips, as well as testimonials from activity directors. There’s even a youtube video showing seniors playing with sets of memory cards. I am really pleased to help spread the word about MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES.COM. https://www.elderaudience.com/memory-jogging-puzzles/

**7-04-11-Forgot to mention the last time I wrote about IN CAHOOTS! This womens vocal quartet recently won fifth place in a multi-state regional Sweet Adelines contest! Read more about IN CAHOOTS, who perform in facilities and events in the Portland/Vancouver area: https://www.elderaudience.com/in-cahoots-vocal-quartet/

**7-03-11-Have you made it out to see the DAHLIAS?? Swan Island Dahlias in Canby, Oregon is the place to be in August through September! This year’s DAHLIA FESTIVAL is Fri, Sat and Sun on the weekends of August 27-29 and September 3-5, from 10am to 6pm. FREE! And if you can’t make it out then, take a stroll through over 40 acres of dahlias in bloom 7 days a week, from 8am to 6pm, August through September. Handicapped accessible! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/swan-island-dahlias/

**7-02-11-For SPECIAL occasions, HOLIDAYS and MARKETING events, be sure to check out STEVE HOLGATE, Abe Lincoln portrayer! Steve has been called “the best Lincoln in America” by the National Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He bears a remarkable resemblance to our 16th President, and his 30 minute presentations are in the form of a press conference, with the audience in the role of journalists asking questions! Steve travels widely. Read more, and watch the video: https://www.elderaudience.com/steve-holgate-as-abraham-lincoln/

**7-01-11-Do you sometimes need an ACTIVITY ASSISTANT for extra help with an event, or on an occasional part-time basis? Read about JANNA CHARLTON, who is a Certified Activities Director. She is very experienced, and although she is Portland based, she can travel. https://www.elderaudience.com/your-activity-assistant-janna-charlton-certified-activities-director/

**7-01-11- SWING STREET DANCING FRIENDS events: FRIDAY,JULY 8, 8-10pm Clark County Square Dance Center in Vancouver, 16 piece live Big Band with vocalist. $10. Dance lesson from (waltz and cha-cha) 7-8 pm is $5 more.
SUNDAY, JULY 10 Beaverton Elks Lodge, Ballroom Tea Dance with 7 piece Swing Band, 2-5pm. $10. Non-members may sign in on Glenn Tadina’s guest list. 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS - Swing Street 14-piece Big Band plays at the Oregon City Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street, 12:45-3:00 PM $5.00 The next dance is JULY 6. And SATURDAY JULY 16, 4-piece Combo will play at the Summerfield Dance Club, 7:00-9:30 PM, 10650 SW Summerfield Drive, Tigard OR, $7.00, PUBLIC WELCOME! More information and maps at www.swingst.com or call (503)769-5598. Swing Street Glenn Tadina Band

**6-30-11-Invite this young Clarinetist to play, in Lane County! ALANE THAYER is a young, classically trained musician who entertains with a wide variety of styles: Classical, contemporary, romantic, baroque and jazz! She can also add another player such as string bass bass or flute, to perform duets. Click here to learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/alane-thayer-clarinetist/

**6-30-11-The Luepke Center-50 and Better, has some great classes coming up soon:Fun-damental Tap, Brain Fitness, and Reverse Mortgages. Pre-registration required for all classes. Call (360)487-7100 to sign up. Location: 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA

**6-30-11-LANE COUNTY-BASED, BUT TRAVELS WIDELY!! MITCH HIDER, of Eugene, is a long-time professional musical WHISTLER and VAUDEVILLE-STYLE performer. He is in the National Whistlers Hall of Fame and is a noted historian of whistling; he has given talks about the history, using vintage recordings. Mitch whistles, sings, yodels and scats; he does standards, jazz, show tunes, sacred, western, novelty, international and more. He does opera parody and a humorous magic show. He plays ukulele, harmonica, drums and other novelty instruments. He uses a table of hats and props. Click to learn more https://www.elderaudience.com/mitch-hider-whistler-vaudeville-style-performer-and-historian-of-whistling/

**6-29-11-Remember to check out the Senior Friendly restaurant category for some fun lunchtime and dinner outings! https://www.elderaudience.com/category/senior-friendly-restaurants/

**6-29-11-Be an Usher and see the show for FREE! CLACKAMAS REPERTORY THEATRE seeks ushers for its 2011 season of shows. The shows are “For Better”, July 7-24; “Oklahoma!” August 4-28; and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” September 22-October 9. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30. You would need to be at the theatre one hour before curtain. Located at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. If interested please contact Tom Hudson at: [email protected]

**6-29-11-PORTLAND TAP CONNECTION wants you to know it’s not too early to book for HALLOWEEN!! This adult performing tap ensemble provides lively entertainment - predominantly tap dancing. Multiple costume changes and a variety of toe-tapping music are highlights of a performance. Established over 20 years ago, the tap dance company is available for day or evening shows at your location. Click to learn more:https://www.elderaudience.com/the-portland-tap-connection/

**6-29-11-It’s been a while since I mentioned VALENTINE BRIDGE, a vocal trio with guitars, who are Portland based, but who travel! Romantic ballads, tunes performed by Bind Crosby, Sinatra, Tony Bennett, etc. Click here to learn more and listen to music samples: https://www.elderaudience.com/valentine-bridge-trio-vocal-with-guitars/

**6-29-11-Get some fresh ideas by browsing in these categories:
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/flute-2/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/speaker-miscellaneous/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/fiddle-2/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/dancers/

**6-29-11-DICK WEISSMAN plays banjo and guitar, and is a writer and lecturer on the music industry. His musical career was interrupted by a teenage career as a semi-professional ping pong player! After graduating from college, Dick moved to New York, and spent the next four years alternating between attending graduate school and becoming active in the folk music scene in Greenwich Village. He helped form the famous folk-pop band The Journeymen, who recorded albums and performed widely. Dick has had an active career not only in music, but in writing numerous instructional books for banjo and guitar, including the award-winning Folk Music Sourcebook, the best-selling book titled The Music Business: Career Opportunities & Self Defense, and extensive teaching at the college level! Dick has also written two feature film scores. Read more about DICK WEISSMAN, go to his website to hear some music samples, and them contact him for a program of music and /or speaking at your facility or event! https://www.elderaudience.com/dick-weissman-musician-music-historian/

**6-29-11-Had Lunch or Dinner at OTTO AND ANITA’S BAVARIAN RESTAURANT yet?? Chef Otto and Anita Fennerl bring you the finest in Bavarian food and pastries! Pork or chicken Schnitzels and other favorites, and unusual items like Otto’s famous dill pickle soup!! **ORDER AN ENTREE AT OTTO AND ANITA’S AND ENJOY A FREE CUP OF OTTO’S FAMOUS DILL PICKLE SOUP WHEN YOU MENTION “ELDERAUDIENCE” TO YOUR SERVER! Leave room for one of Anita’s desserts, like her Black forest cake-yum:) Otto and Anita’s is located in the heart of historic Multnomah Village in Portland, and can accommodate large groups. Read more about them here: https://www.elderaudience.com/otto-and-anitas-bavarian-restaurant/

**6-29-11-Remember to take a peek at what the WORLD FORESTRY CENTER has to offer!! A few of the upcoming events include: FREE guided tours of the Magness Tree Farm in Sherwood every Sunday at 2pm; FREE Discovery Museum Day September 24; Doggie Palooza, with the “Pooch Parade” on Oct 16; SENIOR DAY Oct 18 (Senior admission $2); and Wondrous Wednesdays (first Wed of each month) with $3 admission. https://www.elderaudience.com/world-forestry-center/

**6-28-11-Bring the relaxing sounds of CELTIC TRILL to your facility or event! This Flute and Harp Duo plays lots of different music:Celtic, light Classical,sacred, Broadway,contemporary, American, and also Holiday music! PORTLAND/VANCOUVER,TO NEWBERG, MT. ANGEL, AND TROUTDALE! Click here to learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/celtic-trill-flute-and-harp-duo/

**6-28-11-SO SORRY FOR THE SITE BEING DOWN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS! It is (obviously) back up…

**6-22-11-FAMILY HEIRLOOM ARTS’ Lisa Kagan will come to your facility to help residents and families celebrate life stories through the creation of illustrated heirloom books and custom art. Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/family-heirloom-arts-lisa-kaganpresenter/

**6-22-11-NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE wants you to know about its next holiday show. Keep it in mind as you plan your holiday calendars: “DECK THE HALLS AND ALL THAT JAZZ” Wednesday through Saturday, NOVEMBER 16-19 at 2pm. Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149 SW Shattuck Rd. in Portland. Click to learn more https://www.elderaudience.com/northwest-senior-theatre/

**6-22-11-See this lovely testimonial for GENERATIONS BAND: “Generations Band has played at the Elsie Stuhr Center, a senior recreation center in Beaverton, Oregon for folks 55 and better for the past several years. The band is a real crowd pleaser! Whether you have Bill Wagoner playing solo or a four-piece band they are sure to please. They offer a wide variety of music and make every effort to accommodate crowd requests. Generations Band recently played our end of the year formal dance, which was a huge success. We had over 60 dancers attended the event. The folks had such a good time dancing and enjoyed the music so much they didn’t want the band to stop. If it’s excellent entertainment you’re looking for, hire Generations Band for your next event, your audience will be pleased!” Sincerely, Linda A., Program Coordinator, Elsie Stuhr Center. If you need a band large or small, check out GENERATIONS BAND: https://www.elderaudience.com/generations-band/

**6-22-11-STORYTELLER AND WORKSHOP PRESENTER IN PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AREA: Joy Corcoran presents “Chronically Inspired”- Stories and Workshops to Rise Above Physical Limitations! Joy holds workshops to help deal with pain, and tells stories that celebrate the beauty in all stages of life. Chronically Inspired Workshop: “Chronically Inspired” is a dynamic hour long workshop on using the arts and creativity to rise above chronic conditions including pain, fatigue and changes in ability. Joy developed a neurological disorder at age 16 and learned early on to use the power of writing, art and music to live fully. Now at age 50, she has developed a class to share the techniques she has used throughout her life to rise above medical diagnoses. She is a writer, storyteller and fabric artist whose work emphasizes the power inherent in life changes. She will share her story and the stories of others who have overcome life-altering physical conditions through creative living and provide exercises! Read more about Joy Corcoran and arrange for her to give a workshop or a storytelling program at your facility in Portland/Vancouver: https://www.elderaudience.com/joy-corcoran-chronically-inspired-stories-and-workshops-to-rise-above-physical-limitations/

**6-22-11-Are you looking for a BAND for dances, Holidays, special birthdays, anniversaries, reunions or MARKETING events? Check out the CARROLL RAAUM SWING ORCHESTRA! They say “Our rates are very affordable, and are based on the nature of the event, the duration, and any special needs or requests.…A little nostalgia and a lot of fun … Dance and make merry to music from the 20′s to the 80′s with big-band music” https://www.elderaudience.com/carroll-raaum-swing-orchestra/

**6-22-11-BRING IN SOME HOOPING FUN-PORTLAND/VANCOUVER!! **Invite Dani Taylor, the Hooperville Rainbow Maker to bring her hooping performance to you. This will bring smiles, guaranteed! Check out Dani’s ElderAudience listing, and contact her to arrange a visit in the Portland/Vancouver. area:https://www.elderaudience.com/mayor-of-hooperville-erika-fey-hoops/

**6-22-11-Do you have a little time to make a BIG difference? STORE TO DOOR needs VOLUNTEERS! https://www.elderaudience.com/store-to-door-volunteer-opportunities/

**6-22-11-NEW LISTING for Portland/Vancouver! Have the OREGON ZOO SPEAKERS BUREAU come to your facility or event for a visual presentation and to share the latest information from the zoo. NO CHARGE. They offer several talks, including “the 21st Century Zoo”, and” Conservation at the Zoo.” Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/oregon-zoo-speakers-bureau/

**6-21-11-Has ex-radio DJ JIM PRITCHARD paid you a visit? Jim is a POP MUSIC Historian focused on 1935-1975, who enjoys sharing numerous personal stories of celebrities and song snippets. He also DJ’s using a vast array of music of yesteryear. From an activity director’s testimonial: “…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…” JIM PRITCHARD TRAVELS WIDELY! Click here for more information: https://www.elderaudience.com/jim-pritchard-pop-music-historian-and-dj/

**6-20-11-He travels widely! Invite WILL ROBERTSON to your facility or event. WILL is a published CARTOONIST who speaks about cartooning, humor and the family. No Charge! Read more and contact him: https://www.elderaudience.com/will-robertson-cartoonist-humorist-and-speaker/

**6-17-11-See the lovely testimonial I received about Laughter Yoga Leader LAURA-LOU PAPE McCARTHY: “Laura Lou adds spice and charisma to any class. She is a fabulous instructor who truly cares for her audience. She brings humor and light heartedness to any group which is pure medicine for the soul.” Rene’ S.,Wellness Director,Holladay Park Plaza Learn more about Laura Lou by clicking here: https://www.elderaudience.com/laughter-yoga-with-laura-lou-pape-mccarthy/

**6-17-11-I have just learned that Russian Romance and Folk Music singer NATALIA HOUGEN has a new phone number. If you were unable to reach her, or have never looked at her listing, do yourself a favor and click here! https://www.elderaudience.com/natalia-hougen-russianukrainian-and-cossack-folk-songs-and-old-romance-music/

**6-16-11-MORE FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, PORTLAND AREA! PORTLAND ACTORS ENSEMBLE announces its two FREE summer productions: “The Tempest,” which will be performed over five weekends primarily at Lovejoy Fountain Park in downtown Portland, and “Much Ado About Nothing,” which travels to metro-area parks over a six-weekend run The Tempest will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm from JUNE 16 through JULY 16; Much Ado About Nothing opens Saturday, JULY 30 and will run Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, MONDAY, SEPT 5, mostly afternoons at 3pm. The classical production travels to different parks in the Portland area. For information and park directions visit www.portlandactors.org.

**6-15-11-Are you outside the Portland/Vancouver area? In case you haven’t explored the GEOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES on ElderAudience, click on these links for the area you want to explore! Click on any of the names to see descriptions, photographs and contact information. Those listed are either based in these areas OR have indicated they are willing to travel there. (Travel expenses may apply) https://www.elderaudience.com/category/mid-willamette-valley/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/lane-county/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/bendcentral-oregon/
https://www.elderaudience.com/category/oregon-coast/

**6-15-11-Attention LANE COUNTY TO PORTLAND! Eugene Soprano MARGARET BLAINE sings Broadway tunes, opera, and old favorites, and can perform for holidays and special events. Please check out her listing: https://www.elderaudience.com/margaret-blaine-vocalist/

**6-15-11-I’d like to give a shout out to Sher Johnson and Gilman Park Assisted living for its recent Talent Show fundraiser to benefit Alzheimers! Here are the EIGHT ElderAudience listed performers who graciously volunteered their time to entertain for this worthy cause: Nancy Downie https://www.elderaudience.com/nancy-downie-certified-music-practitioner/; Charles Suniga (with Jeannine Harwood) https://www.elderaudience.com/charles-suniga-moments-of-peace/; Anne Rutherford https://www.elderaudience.com/anne-rutherford-storyteller-and-songs/; Celtic Trill(Nancy Jacobson and Doanne Brown) https://www.elderaudience.com/celtic-trill-flute-and-harp-duo/, David Rutiezer https://www.elderaudience.com/the-david-show/; Curtis Frye https://www.elderaudience.com/curtis-frye-theater-of-the-mind-magician-and-mentalist/; Matt Neill https://www.elderaudience.com/live-calliope-entertainment-with-matt-neill/; and Ken Iverson https://www.elderaudience.com/ken-iverson-storyteller/. Please click on each of their listings to see what they can bring to your facility or event!

**6-15-11-FREE Shakespeare in the Park-Portland area! ORIGINAL PRACTICE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL returns with its lineup of plays throughout the Portland area, reviving the old style of Shakespearean performance. Same performance techniques as in Shakespeare’s own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction! JUNE 21 through AUGUST 20 with afternoon and evening times. See complete schedule at www.opsfest.org

**6-15-11-Flamenco is back!! PORTLAND FLAMENCO EVENTS will bring Flamenco dancers, with music, to your Portland area facility or event! No charge! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/portland-flamenco-events/

**6-10-11-Proud to report that two ElderAudience listed STORYTELLERS came away with awards at the most recent NW Folklife Liar’s Contest! ANNE RUTHERFORD http:/www.elderaudience.com/anne-rutherford-storyteller-and-songs/ captured First Place (for the second year in a row!) and KEN IVERSON https://www.elderaudience.com/ken-iverson-storyteller/ took Second Place. See for yourself what great storytellers they are-check out each of their listings (along with the others in the STORYTELLERS category) and arrange for them to come to your facility or event: https://www.elderaudience.com/category/storytellers/

**6-10-11-Be sure to click on the ad at right for Irilla Swanson and her Art Classes! Irilla presents classes in watercolor and oil painting at Portland/Vancouver area facilities. She has a fascinating background in film, television and dance, and her classes are great places to visit, paint and laugh a lot! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/watercolor-classes-fun-and-easy-with-irilla-swanson/

**6-10-11-It’s been a while since I mentioned MAGICIAN BOB EATON, who brings his Magical comedy act with lots of audience participation to facilities and events in the Portland Metro area! Bob’s act can include either Stage or “Strolling” magic. He has 35 years of experience! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/bob-eaton-magician/

**6-10-11-EUGENE AREA!! Enjoy a “Buffalo BBQ” Dinner and Silent Auction-Raffle on SATURDAY, JULY 16TH, from NOON TO 7 PM, at 1760 Echo Hollow Rd. in Eugene. Buffalo Roast dinner $12 Buffalo Burger dinner$10. Enjoy Live Country music by Poodle Creek Pickers-Billy McCoy Trio and Corn Stalkers 12:30 to 6PM plus fun skits! Information 541-689-0725

**6-10-11-EUGENE AREA!! Come to the next EMERALD VALLEY OPRY on SATURDAY, JULY 9, 6-9:30pm (House Band starts at 5pm) at Willamette High School’s Powers Auditorium, 1801 Echo Hollow Rd in Eugene. See and hear the Country, Rockabilly, and Folk music of the Corn Stalkers, Cowboy Cadillac,Homemade Jam, Front Porch Band, and Carl Faddis. Senior tickets only $5. Phone: (541)688-0937, www. emeraldvalleyopry.com

**6-10-11-See this LOVELY TESTIMONIAL FOR MUSICIAN DONN ROCHLIN! “I want to give this testimonial for Donn Rochlin. He was so sweet to our residents. He took the time to learn their names, and talk to them before performing a wonderful show. His original music and his versions of the standards were beautiful and entertaining. The residents requested that he come back again. We have already booked him for another show. I would recommend him to any other facility! Thank you so much,” Livia T., Avamere at Bethany READ MORE ABOUT DONN ROCHLIN: https://www.elderaudience.com/donn-rochlin-pianist-and-speaker/ DONN is based on Portland but available to travel!

**6-03-11-It’s been a while since I talked about IN CAHOOTS! I just love their name…This women’s vocal quartet has a wide repertoire including Broadway,Gospel,American standards from the 20′s to the present, as well as holiday music. They often sing in a classic Barbershop style, and can do an oldies sing-along! Read more about IN CAHOOTS, who perform in facilities and events in the Portland/Vancouver area: https://www.elderaudience.com/in-cahoots-vocal-quartet/

**6-03-11-Invite Radio Personality ROGER HART to your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver area, and he’ll take you on a trip down Memory Lane, with music and stories of the musicians and celebrities from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s! Roger was personal manager for famed Pop group Paul Revere and the Raiders, and was the very first Oregon Radio Personality to be inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Read more: https://www.elderaudience.com/roger-hart-event-hostmusic-and-memories-presenter/

**6-03-11-I am mentioning this new performer again because there was a problem with the link to her listing the last time! I had the pleasure of hearing newly listed vocalist Jolynn Seites at Cornell Estates recently, and she was excellent! She has a beautiful voice, great stage presence and enjoys interacting with her listeners! Jolynn brings her own sound system, comes dressed up, and sings lots of familiar old love songs that has many of the residents singing along! She also has a background as a certified Activities Director and caregiver, so she really knows her audience. Jolynn Seites is available from the Portland/Vancouver area to Corvallis. Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/jolynn-seitessomewhere-in-time-love-songs-from-the-20s-to-the-60s/

**6-01-11-TRIBAL BELLY DANCERS WHO TRAVEL WIDELY!! Caravan Dance Collective Tribal Belly Dance ‘s style draws on artistic and cultural traditions from the Middle East, Spain, Africa, and India. They travel up and down the west coast to perform at a variety of events and the number of dancers varies with each performance. It depends on your budget and size of dance space, and is subject to dancers availability. Evenings and weekend performances preferred, but some dancers are available weekdays. Flexible rates! Learn more: https://www.elderaudience.com/caravan-dance-collective/

**6-01-11-ElderAudience-listed JOE MAYER, who spent two seasons with his twin brother as “Little Ricky” on the I Love Lucy show in the early 1950′s is heading out on a train tour culminating in a celebration of Lucy’s 100th birthday this summer! Read about Joe and contact him for a presentation at your facility or event in PORTLAND or SALEM: https://www.elderaudience.com/joe-mayer-little-ricky-from-the-i-love-lucy-show-stories-from-the-golden-days-of-tv/

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