Creating a community that embraces the opportunities and challenges of older adulthood March 2021 Welcome from the Director CENTER STAFF Dear friends, DIRECTOR Kathy Robinson I truly hope that, by now, all of you find yourselves with power, water and a fridge full of un- [email protected] spoiled food—we are certainly going through the list of disasters at the moment. The center was only without power for 48 hours so, thanks to quick thinking on the part of some of the crew, SUPPORT SERVICES we were able to keep all of our food safely frozen for the duration. Several members of the Timpra McKenzie Canby Fire Department, together with several “drop-ins” from the community, cleaned up the [email protected] property last weekend, so we are just as good as new! CLIENT SERVICES Wendy May Right now, phone calls to the Center are all about taxes and the COVID vaccine—we hear you [email protected] and share your frustration on both fronts. Please see inside for everything that we know about the COVID vaccine. In a nutshell: The vaccine is coming but please be patient and let the sup- FOOD SERVICES ply chain catch up to demand. MANAGER Hurley Baird As to taxes: it is looking increasingly unlikely that AARP will hold a tax clinic here. We are truly [email protected] sorry for all of the uncertainty, but a friendly reminder that we just provide the space and logisti- MEALS ON WHEELS cal support—we have no control over the “whether” and “when” of the service. Jeanne Vodka [email protected] Hope to see you soon—Kathy Judy Long TRAVEL COODINATOR Lynne Bonnell CAC—St. Patrick’s Day 2021 AARP Tax Assistance UPDATE [email protected] Drive-Thru Lunch Tuesday, At the time of this printing, we still don’t know WELLNESS PROGRAMS March 16, 2021, for if AARP will offer tax assistance in 2021. We Mindy Tilden Individuals ages 60+ are certain it will NOT be in-person due to [email protected] Our popular drive-thru lunch service returns COVID restrictions. If AARP is able to assist, it will not begin until sometime in March and ASST FOOD SVCS for our annual St. Patrick’s Day meal on Tuesday, March 16th. Traditional Corned there will be a very limited number of vol- Elizabeth Luchini unteers serving only a small number of Beef & Cabbage, boxed lunch will be had by everyone who signs up by March 12th at 4:30 clients. KITCHEN UTILITY pm. The Center is not responsible for the service Beth Millican Ralene Tennis Please note: This meal is for individuals and is not keeping a “wait list”. We encour- Kathy Levy aged 60+ who are NOT MOW clients. age you to make an alternate plan for tax MOW clients receive the same meal, deliv- preparation. Please do not assume that KITCHEN ASSISTANTS ered to their home, on Wednesday, March AARP will be able to provide assistance. We June Nice 17, 2021. are still waiting for updates at this time. Carol Clark Participants are invited to drive-thru between Tax link suggestion for simple returns: TRANSPORTATION https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/ Frank Hosford 11:30 am—1 pm, entering our parking lot online/free-edition.jsp Scott Goetchius from 13th Street. Center membership is not Wade Porter required to participate, BUT you must RSVP to us at 503-266-2970 by Friday, March 12, Other tax options include checking out: CUSTODIAN at 4:30 pm for planning purposes. Cashoregon.org Carol Clark We look forward to seeing you! Oregon.gov/dor Turbotax.intuit.com/official-site BUILDING MONITORS Calling 2-1-1 June Nice March Zoom Speakers: Carol Clark CAC Hosts American Red We offer a number of Zoom speak- Cross Blood Drive April 2nd, www.canbyadultcenter.org ers and presentations this month. 1 to 6 pm: See details on 503-266-2970 See page 4 for all the details and page 2, inside, including how to PO Box 10 1250 S Ivy how to register! schedule your appointment! Canby, OR 97013 Board News and Announcements BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Meeting Excerpts from Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2020-2021 Directors Present: Bill Reif, Brenda Mootz, Millie Reser, Jim Davis, Johni Thayer, David CHAIR May, Loren Bell and Ruth Howard Directors Excused: Debbie Jewell Debbie Jewell Staff Present: Kathy Robinson City Liaison Present: Greg Parker [email protected] (Term ends Sept 2021) The Virtual Meeting was called to order by Bill Reif. It was established there was a quorum. VICE-CHAIR City Liaison Report: Greg Parker gave updates on the projects for Ivy Street, 99E resurfac- William Reif ing, underground utilities, safety upgrades, landmark arch, and the sale of the old Library [email protected] building. (Term ends Sept 2022) Treasurer Report: Detailed report available upon request. It was noted that half of the net TREASURER down is due to a fund transfer to the operating account, approved by the BOD. Brenda Mootz Directors Report: Available upon request. AARP website indicates that CAC is taking ap- [email protected] (Term ends Sept 2023) pointments for tax assistance. This is misinformation and CAC staff has been directing in- quiries to other qualified providers. SECRETARY Ruth Howard A motion was made to approve adding volunteer insurance coverage to enhance our exist- [email protected] ing policy. Motion was unanimously approved and accepted. (Term ends Sept 2023) New Business: none Old Business: Kathy is working on COVID language for our building rental liability waiver to protect the Center and allow church groups to meet in the facility. Dave May An online donation software package has been identified. A separate bank account is in the [email protected] process of being set up for donations. (Term ends Sept 2022) Meeting Adjourned: At 1:34 a motion was made to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously Millie Reser and the meeting was adjourned. [email protected] (Term ends Sept 2022) Submitted by, Ruth Howard, Secretary Loren Bell [email protected] Save the Date: (Term ends Sept 2023) Sign up & Donate APRIL 2nd, 1 – 6 pm Jim Davis Your “Community American Red Cross [email protected] Rewards” Points to Blood Drive at CAC (Term ends Sept 2021) CAC Johni Thayer Have you chosen Canby Adult Center as the non [email protected] -profit recipient of your Fred Meyer Community (Term ends Sept 2021) Rewards? If you have, we thank you! If not, please consider it today! Canby Adult Center will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive A word about our Community Rewards points accumulate through on Friday, April 2nd, from 12:30 pm Board ~ each quarter and Kroger/Fred Meyer issues a to 5:30 pm. Your chance to give that check to the Center for a percentage of dollars life-saving blood. We are grateful to our board spent from all participants who chose the Center members! Our nine- as their non-profit. You can book your appointment by member board is filled by calling the Canby Adult Center at volunteers who have been To sign up, simply access your Fred Meyer ac- 503) 266-2970 or visit elected (or in some cases, count using the number on your rewards card; www.redcrossblood.org; Sponsor appointed) to sit as our you will need an email address. Then, select Code: CanbyCommunity board of directors, generally Friends of Canby Adult Center as your non- for a term of three years. profit recipient and you can help support the Cen- It's an easy process and your effort is They meet monthly, usually ter as you shop! truly life-saving. the second Wednesday of each month, and members Your community rewards points do not take away Sign-up to help make this a success- and guests are always wel- from your personal quarterly points. Thank you ful Blood Drive! come to attend. for choosing to support Canby Adult Center. 2 For Your Health—COVID Vaccine Information Update Beginning March 1st, people age 65 and older are eligible to Watch out for scams. get the vaccine. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one ○ Public health officials and health care providers will never of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your ask for money, your bank account, credit card, or social secu- community. rity number. Offers to sell or ship doses of the vaccine are also a scam. In the coming weeks, there will be more older adults who want to get vaccinated than available vaccine. State health After Vaccination officials think it will take weeks to vaccinate more than 7 in 10 You need to get two doses of the vaccine. adults aged 65 and older. Until the federal vaccine supply ○ For most kinds of the vaccine, you will need to get two increases, there is a shortage of vaccine. This means you shots. You get the second shot 3 or 4 weeks after you get the might be in a group that can get a vaccine, but still have to first one. It is important for you to get both shots for the vac- wait. cine to work. ○ Talk to who gave you the first shot about when you can get The state and vaccine partners are asking all adults to have your second shot. You should get your second dose at the patience – they know that there are people who are still wait- same place you got your first one. Do this unless the nurse or ing for their vaccines. Eventually, everyone who wants a vac- doctor tells you to get your second dose somewhere else. cine will get one, it is just going to take time.