1) Medicare Open Enrollment for Part D Prescription drug Plans
2) classes being offered by CDABA
3) First Friday to feature artist Eli Gardner
4) Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary looking for volunteers
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WHAT: Medicare Open Enrollment for Part D Prescription drug Plans
WHERE: Family Resource Center
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through December 7th (except the week of Thanksgiving) by appointment.
WHO: SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) Volunteer
Contact: Family Resource Center at 541-271-9700 for an appointment
October 15th thru December 7th is open enrollment for Part D drug plans for individuals with Part A and B of Medicare. The enrollment period is the opportunity for seniors to either add or change a Part D plan. If you are a senior residing in western Douglas County and need help with Part D call the Family Resource Center at 541-271-9700 for an appointment with a SHIBA volunteer. It's free.
John Paul
Johnwpaul@charter.net
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Here is a list of the next few classes being offered by CDABA. The deadline for signing up is fast approaching. In fact anyone interested in the clock class needs to sign up in the next few day.
You can see samples at Umpqua Bank and Mindpower. You can also register at Mindpower or by contacting
Theresa Chickering 541 271-4608 or tjchickering@yahoo.com
WHAT MAKES YOU TICK?
Saturday Nov 2nd 3pm - 6pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Instructor Sue Bridston
$45 fee includes all supplies & materials.
The mixed media decorated clocks that this class covers is a really great way to get your feet wet with the medium or advance to the next level if you've been lucky enough to take one of Sue's previous classes.
Stamping, painting, texture, resist,
transferring, and stenciling are examples of some of the techniques Sue will cover.
And yes, clock base, parts, papers, paints, it's all included.
Confident Beginner/Intermediate.
$5 Friday
So Doesn't My Homeowners Insurance Cover My Art?
Friday Nov 8th 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library
395 Winchester
Instructor Debbie McKinney
Let Debbie share her expertise as she dis-cusses how to protect your artwork and crafts while stored in your home, for sale at shows or consigned to galleries, or entered in contests. Debbie will also touch on such topics as when you need liability insurance and what coverage you might need if you open your own storefront or gallery, or move your studio to a location other then your home. Everyone welcome.
$10 Tuesday
ARTIFICIAL HOLIDAY WREATH
Tuesday Nov 19th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Instructor Kathleen Miller
Using a purchased artificial wreath as a base students will lean how to make and attach a beautiful bow and other design elements of their choice in a personalized color scheme.
Not just for Christmas, these wreaths make great gifts and attractive decorations for your home. Use them year after year.
This class filled up quickly last year. Don't wait too long to register.
FANCY FELTED
FLOWERS
Nov 6th OR Dec 14
10am - 3pm
Coastal Ceramics
129 S 20th
$45 includes all materials.
Using fine Merino wool
students will make 2 different styles of these easy to create stemmed flowers
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What: First Friday
When: Friday, November 1, 2013, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Lower Umpqua Hospital (Lobby), 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR 97467
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller (541) 271-2101
First Friday to feature artist Eli Gardner
This month's First Friday . . . Art for Everyone will feature Eli Gardner of Reedsport, Oregon. Eli is a Reedsport High graduate. He majored in Art History at Southwestern Oregon Community College. He is currently working as a fiber optic technician for ORCA.
Eli was enticed by spray painting art after watching a YouTube video. He started practicing and has been creating spray paint art since August 2011. Most of Eli's pieces are 14 x 22 and are of various subjects. Eli plans to show his pieces and, if there is enough interest, will discuss making plans to hold a workshop.
The event will be hosted by Lower Umpqua Hospital, 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR on Friday, November 1st between 5 and 7 pm.
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Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary
We need volunteers for the Information Desk at LUH (greet and assist patients and visitors). And in the Gift Shop (process sales, help with displays).
Morning and afternoon shifts are available. It takes only a few hours a week. Year-round folks and Snowbirds are welcome to join.
We NEED YOU! Find the experience rewarding by helping the community.
Applications are located at the Information Desk and Gift Shop. Or download one at www.lowerumpquahospital.org
For more information call Sandy Whitney 541-997-8228
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www.reedsportcc.org
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