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ii ¸ Upcoming Events at Alpine Way:  ;iii. ¸ Simpsons celebrate 50 years and Lois (Meyer) Simpson were on September 14, 1957 in Their family will host a private of their 50th wedding on Saturday, in Wenatchee. retired from Simpson Timber tony after spending 40 years in the resources department. has worked various jobs, ultimately from Home Title Company. have three children: Joe and Pat Simpson of Wenatchee; Jeff and Janice Fredson of Weston, Oregon, and Rick and Shari Harmon of Wenatchee. The couple also has 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Simpsons currently live in Hemet, California. She had previously lived in Mason County her whole life, and he had been a local resident for 55 years. They have been affiliated with Calvary Fellowship Church of Shelton. ass of 1948 slates lunch Members of the Irene S. Reed High School Class of 1948 will for lunch at noon on Tuesday, September 18. They will meet Station Restaurant at 62 SE Lynch Road. invites park ranger Stacey Bruland, a ranger with the Washington State Parks )artment, will address the Shelton Kiwanis Club at noon on September 18, at Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, located Avenue m downtown Shelton. women to meet The Mason County Democratic Women's Club will conduct its meeting at noon on Wednesday, September 19, at E1 )e Restaurant, 2503 Olympic Highway North in Shelton. no-host luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m, followed by a short meeting at noon. Terry King of the Washington Sea Program will share information about various shellfish .Programs and projects in Mason County. Her presentation will information about the Bivalves for Clean Water Program. public is invited to attend this meeting. More information is available by calling Marilyn Sayan at 426-7440 or Cathy Gallagher y women will meet The local chapter of the American Association of University will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, in the Room at Panorama City. The program will begin at 7:30 g a social period at 7 p.m. Shauna Stevenson will speak "Washington State Women: A History to Celebrate." Dinner is p.m. and guests are welcome. Reservations should by calling Mary Alice Peterson at 357-7621. Want to volunteer with a local literacy group? Mason County Literacy is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in Shelton, Belfair and Hoodsport. Workshops on October 12-13 will focus on tutoring Eng- lish to newcomers to the U.S. and on October 19-20 the training will be for people interested in tutoring reading, writing or math to adult learners. Last year the nonprofit agency served more than 200 adult stu- dents. People participated in one- on-one tutoring, studies toward the general educational development certificate, computer classes and a program of English for speakers of other languages. With the help of volunteer tutors, participants passed the GED, found new jobs, earned promotions, went to col- lege, used English in daily interac- tions with neighbors and employ- ers and gained computer skills. Mason County Literacy is also recruiting volunteers to assist in childcare programs. Volunteers from the community are essential for the continued success of these programs. The agency will host a Volunteer Information Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep- tember 19, at 133 Railroad Avenue in Shelton. For more information, call 426- 9733. tuber sets annual auction County Cham- r of Commerce will host its an- 1 auction on Saturday. year's theme strives to du- the look and feel of a black white Hollywood ball. This al event will run from 5:30 to P.m. on September 15 at The at Sentry Park. Bidding will follow dinner. Some of the items to be available at the auction include: a trip for two for two nights in Leavenworth; four seasonal auto details; a backyard patio set; a private wine tast- ing at Hoodsport Winery; a hot air balloon ride; a stainless steel barbecue; tickets to the theater with spending cash for dinner; a one-week stay in a cabin at Long Beach; and a two-night getaway to Victoria, B.C. Seating is limited. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Reservations may be made by calling 426-2021. :;if: :i ¸ i ¸¸ SEDATION DENTISTRY may be your answer. All your work done in as little as one or two visits. For an appointment call: 426-9711 William J. Busacca, DDS, PS 1525 Olympic Hwy. North, Shelton,WA 98584 E N C O R F - CO M M U N IT I [iS w w w. e rico reco m m u n i [ i e s.co m The Smile Express College will host free transfer fair Olympic College Shelton will host a College Transfer Fair on Thursday, October 18. The event is free and will occur from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Library on the cam- pus at 937 West Alpine Way. The tair is designed for those who want to attend a Wash- ington college or university, or who are planning to transfer to a college or university. For more information, call the col- lege at 432-5400. Fall Awareness Day September 20, 2-4pro in the Cedar Room at Alpine Way Have you or someone you know fallen in the last six months? Do you feel that your balance has gotten worse? Are you a senior who is living independently and who wants to remain independent? This seminar, hosted by Alpine Way and co-sponsored with Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center, will include a • Physician presenting risk factors for falls • Physical therapist explaining balance issues • Pharmacist speaking on medications that may increase the risk of falls | • Exercise physiologist demonstrating exercises to help prevent falls Attendees can receive a free fall prevention screening, booklets and videos, balance screening, and information on fall risk and prevention techniques. There is no charge. Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living Residents Are you (or your spouse) a veteran? If you (or your spouse) served on active duty for at least ninety days and if you served at least one day during a period of war, you may qualify for the "Aid and Attendance Benefit." Wartime veterans may qualify for up to $1,801 monthly and surviving spouses may receive up to $976 monthly. This program considers income but your medical expenses (which include your Alpine Way assisted living rent, Depends, etc.) are deducted from your income. To get more information, come to the informational meeting September 24, 2007 at 6pm in the Cedar Room at Alpine Way. This meeting will start with a 20-minute class by Herb Cohen and then Herb will answer individual questions. The meeting is open to the public free of charge. Alpine Way is proud to provide lunch for the following event: Community Connections for Elders hosted by ( pw:mpic College September 29, 2007,10:30am-3pm This event is free and open to the community. Workshops, seminars, and vendor/agency fair are geared towards senior citizens, their caregivers, and family members who anticipate caring for their aging family members. • Long-term care planning seminar • Light lunch provided by Alpine Way • Community agency fair • Personal protection seminar 10:30am-noon noon-lpm noon-2pm 2pm-3pm For more information, contact Lori Anderson, Olympic College Shelton, at 360-432-5406. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE (360) 428-2600 900 West Alpine Way • Shelton Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 15 ii ¸ Upcoming Events at Alpine Way:  ;iii. ¸ Simpsons celebrate 50 years and Lois (Meyer) Simpson were on September 14, 1957 in Their family will host a private of their 50th wedding on Saturday, in Wenatchee. retired from Simpson Timber tony after spending 40 years in the resources department. has worked various jobs, ultimately from Home Title Company. have three children: Joe and Pat Simpson of Wenatchee; Jeff and Janice Fredson of Weston, Oregon, and Rick and Shari Harmon of Wenatchee. The couple also has 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Simpsons currently live in Hemet, California. She had previously lived in Mason County her whole life, and he had been a local resident for 55 years. They have been affiliated with Calvary Fellowship Church of Shelton. ass of 1948 slates lunch Members of the Irene S. Reed High School Class of 1948 will for lunch at noon on Tuesday, September 18. They will meet Station Restaurant at 62 SE Lynch Road. invites park ranger Stacey Bruland, a ranger with the Washington State Parks )artment, will address the Shelton Kiwanis Club at noon on September 18, at Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, located Avenue m downtown Shelton. women to meet The Mason County Democratic Women's Club will conduct its meeting at noon on Wednesday, September 19, at E1 )e Restaurant, 2503 Olympic Highway North in Shelton. no-host luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m, followed by a short meeting at noon. Terry King of the Washington Sea Program will share information about various shellfish .Programs and projects in Mason County. Her presentation will information about the Bivalves for Clean Water Program. public is invited to attend this meeting. More information is available by calling Marilyn Sayan at 426-7440 or Cathy Gallagher y women will meet The local chapter of the American Association of University will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, in the Room at Panorama City. The program will begin at 7:30 g a social period at 7 p.m. Shauna Stevenson will speak "Washington State Women: A History to Celebrate." Dinner is p.m. and guests are welcome. Reservations should by calling Mary Alice Peterson at 357-7621. Want to volunteer with a local literacy group? Mason County Literacy is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in Shelton, Belfair and Hoodsport. Workshops on October 12-13 will focus on tutoring Eng- lish to newcomers to the U.S. and on October 19-20 the training will be for people interested in tutoring reading, writing or math to adult learners. Last year the nonprofit agency served more than 200 adult stu- dents. People participated in one- on-one tutoring, studies toward the general educational development certificate, computer classes and a program of English for speakers of other languages. With the help of volunteer tutors, participants passed the GED, found new jobs, earned promotions, went to col- lege, used English in daily interac- tions with neighbors and employ- ers and gained computer skills. Mason County Literacy is also recruiting volunteers to assist in childcare programs. Volunteers from the community are essential for the continued success of these programs. The agency will host a Volunteer Information Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep- tember 19, at 133 Railroad Avenue in Shelton. For more information, call 426- 9733. tuber sets annual auction County Cham- r of Commerce will host its an- 1 auction on Saturday. year's theme strives to du- the look and feel of a black white Hollywood ball. This al event will run from 5:30 to P.m. on September 15 at The at Sentry Park. Bidding will follow dinner. Some of the items to be available at the auction include: a trip for two for two nights in Leavenworth; four seasonal auto details; a backyard patio set; a private wine tast- ing at Hoodsport Winery; a hot air balloon ride; a stainless steel barbecue; tickets to the theater with spending cash for dinner; a one-week stay in a cabin at Long Beach; and a two-night getaway to Victoria, B.C. Seating is limited. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Reservations may be made by calling 426-2021. :;if: :i ¸ i ¸¸ SEDATION DENTISTRY may be your answer. All your work done in as little as one or two visits. For an appointment call: 426-9711 William J. Busacca, DDS, PS 1525 Olympic Hwy. North, Shelton,WA 98584 E N C O R F - CO M M U N IT I [iS w w w. e rico reco m m u n i [ i e s.co m The Smile Express College will host free transfer fair Olympic College Shelton will host a College Transfer Fair on Thursday, October 18. The event is free and will occur from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Library on the cam- pus at 937 West Alpine Way. The tair is designed for those who want to attend a Wash- ington college or university, or who are planning to transfer to a college or university. For more information, call the col- lege at 432-5400. Fall Awareness Day September 20, 2-4pro in the Cedar Room at Alpine Way Have you or someone you know fallen in the last six months? Do you feel that your balance has gotten worse? Are you a senior who is living independently and who wants to remain independent? This seminar, hosted by Alpine Way and co-sponsored with Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center, will include a • Physician presenting risk factors for falls • Physical therapist explaining balance issues • Pharmacist speaking on medications that may increase the risk of falls | • Exercise physiologist demonstrating exercises to help prevent falls Attendees can receive a free fall prevention screening, booklets and videos, balance screening, and information on fall risk and prevention techniques. There is no charge. Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living Residents Are you (or your spouse) a veteran? If you (or your spouse) served on active duty for at least ninety days and if you served at least one day during a period of war, you may qualify for the "Aid and Attendance Benefit." Wartime veterans may qualify for up to $1,801 monthly and surviving spouses may receive up to $976 monthly. This program considers income but your medical expenses (which include your Alpine Way assisted living rent, Depends, etc.) are deducted from your income. To get more information, come to the informational meeting September 24, 2007 at 6pm in the Cedar Room at Alpine Way. This meeting will start with a 20-minute class by Herb Cohen and then Herb will answer individual questions. The meeting is open to the public free of charge. Alpine Way is proud to provide lunch for the following event: Community Connections for Elders hosted by ( pw:mpic College September 29, 2007,10:30am-3pm This event is free and open to the community. Workshops, seminars, and vendor/agency fair are geared towards senior citizens, their caregivers, and family members who anticipate caring for their aging family members. • Long-term care planning seminar • Light lunch provided by Alpine Way • Community agency fair • Personal protection seminar 10:30am-noon noon-lpm noon-2pm 2pm-3pm For more information, contact Lori Anderson, Olympic College Shelton, at 360-432-5406. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE (360) 428-2600 900 West Alpine Way • Shelton Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 15