“The Upside of Downsizing”

FREE symposium and luncheon

Wednesday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn how you can sell your home and receive top dollar for it—and gain freedom, comfort, and peace of mind by living in a retirement community. At our free symposium and luncheon, you’ll discover expert sales advice from three of the area’s top professionals in financial planning, real estate, and interior design.

Terri Ward, CPA, CFP®, proactive tax planner and registered representative with NEXT Financial Group, Inc.

Linda Terhaar, a top company agent with Prudential Northwest Properties

Mary Stevens, owner of Interactive Homes, and a noted expert on interior design and staging

Exclusive, valuable information to enhance your finances and lifestyle
At this symposium, you’ll learn why now is an excellent time to sell. You’ll also learn:

• How to ensure the equity from your home provides the financial means for your new lifestyle
• Selecting the right realtor can minimize the time it takes to sell your home
• Why staging your home attracts more buyers
• Advice for avoiding construction or remodeling repairs
• How the sale of  your home can positively impact your tax status and finances

Be sure to bring questions, because you’ll have the chance to ask one-on-one advice from each symposium presenter.

An excellent way to experience wholesome dining at Cornell Estates
Enjoy a delicious midday meal prepared by our executive chef from the Western Culinary Institute. Mingle and make new friends. We’ll also give away fun and festive door prizes.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 28–10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Call Landa Carlson at 503-640-2884 to RSVP and reserve your seat. Hurry. Space is limited and seats are filling up fast.

For directions to Cornell Estates, click here. 

Wednesday, April 28, 2010    •    10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cornell Estates Retirement & Assisted Living
1005 N.E. 17th Avenue    •    Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

Terri Ward (www.terriward.com)is the principal of Terri Ward, CPA, and she is a registered representative with NEXT Financial Group, Inc.

Terri specializes in providing proactive tax planning and tax-efficient investing. She offers more than 30 years of experience and she serves as a certified public accountant as well as a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner. Terri integrates both disciplines into a holistic, client-centered approach, designed to increase your after-tax income and wealth, while mitigating risk.

Terri’s work experience at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte gave her the broad experience to tackle all of your tax and financial challenges. By directing her own independent practice for the past 14 years, Terri can operate proactively and add other valuable services.

Terri’s clients rely on her for the following:
- Retirement income planning
- Insurance planning
- Investment management
- Structuring sales and exchanges of real estate and other appreciated assets
- Transferring businesses, real estate, and other assets from one generation to the next

Terri is president-elect of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce. She has two grown children she is very proud of and loves being a grandmother.

Linda Terhaar (www.TerhaarTeam.com) has been an award-winning realtor for 32 years with 14 of those years as the #1 agent for Prudential NW Properties.  She holds the highest real estate credentials and designations as well as Principal Broker, Certified Residential Specialist, and Graduate of the Real Estate Institute.

Together with her husband, Ken, they provide their customers with exceptional marketing, cutting-edge technology, and superior negotiation skills.  They have worked hard to establish and maintain the highest standard of service in the real estate industry.

Linda and Ken’s shared philosophy is anchored by the belief that success is measured by the service that they can deliver to their clients. They are confident that after comparing their credentials to those of others in the industry, you will be comfortable with your decisions to entrust the sale or purchase of your property to them.  In return, they pledge you their loyalty, commitment to service and their 50 years of combined real estate experience.

Mary Stevens, (www.interactivehomes.cc) is the founder and owner of Interactive Homes, which offers personalized and professional interior design and staging services.

Mary learned the key ingredients of successful homebuilding and interior design at an early age. Her father was a prominent builder in Minnesota and Texas, and her mother was a successful interior designer. Building on her parents’ legacy and drawing from her hands-on construction and interior-design knowledge and skills, Mary opened her own consulting business and has been successfully serving clients for the past 23 years.

Prior to forming Interactive Homes, Mary specialized in interior design and construction through her own enterprise, Exclusive Interiors.

Devoted to community partnerships & encore opportunities

At Cornell Estates, we’re committed to each and every one of our residents and to all of the members of our local community. We’ve forged many close relationships with local officials, business leaders, school administrators and teachers, and church ministers and pastors.

These key partners assist us in offering valuable activities and programs that benefit residents, their families, and the public at large.  We are very grateful to all of those individuals and organizations that have given so much to enrich the quality of life at Cornell Estates.

Our roster of dedicated partners include:

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Daughters of American Revolution – David Hill Chapter
The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. The David Hill Chapter is a small and very friendly place to celebrate, study and honor your Revolutionary War heritage.  Our chapter is always delighted to welcome new and returning members, and we are more than willing to help those trying to research and document their family history.
www.dar.org

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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce promotes business prosperity and a healthy, diverse community by providing information, services and advocacy for our members. The Chamber runs networking events, provides relevant business education, and several siganture events each year.
www.hillchamber.org

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Hillsboro Community Arts
Hillsboro Community Arts fosters the arts through entertainment, education, experience. Sponsored programs include Art Around Town, Showtime at Shute, Arts Education Scholarships, and the HCA Vocal Ensemble.
www.hillsborocommunityarts.com

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Hillsboro Community Youth Choir
Proudly servicing Washington County, the Hillsboro Community Youth Choir members range in age from kingergarten to 12th. Our two auditioned choirs include Premiere for grades 5-8, and Encore for grades 9-12. They are responsible for many inspiring and entertaining performances throughout the school year, both formal and informal. In addition we also offer two non-auditioned preparatory choirs, Prelude 1 for grades K-2, and Prelude 2 for grades 3-4. These two valuable classes help young singers begin the road to life-long singing.
www.hillsborocommunityyouthchoir.org

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Hillsboro Kiwanis Club
Since 1958, Hillsboro Kiwanis has been the liason between those who wish to serve and those in need of service. We actively promote fund raisers to assist Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Quiet Waters, The Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, The SMART Reading Program, and our own Sponsored Youth Programs (e.g. Circle K, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs).
www.hillsborokiwanis.net

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Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra
The Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to its family of local musicians, a group who graciously gives of their time and talents in order to share the love of music with their community. The Hillsboro Symphony has been enriching the lives of the Hillsboro community since 2001.
www.hillsborosymphony.org

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Intel Choir
The Intel Singers is a small choir made up of Intel employees who love singing. The group shares its talents in retirement homes, schools and community venues while donating to schools and other charitable causes in the Hillsboro and Greater Portland metro area.

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Oregon Zoo
The oldest zoo west of the Mississippi was created in 1889 by local pharmacist Richard Knight. Today, the zoo is home to animals from all corners of the world and its award-winning education programs serve nearly 700,000 people both at the zoo and at schools, senior and community centers around the region. Above all, the Oregon Zoo’s mission is to inspire our community to create a better future for wildlife.
www.oregonzoo.org

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Portland Rose Festival
For one hundred years, the Portland Rose Festival has served families and individuals from Oregon and beyond with events and programs that spotlight the riches of our Pacific Northwest heritage and environment while offering colorful examples of many international cultures. Attended by more than two million people, the festival is annually one of the top three most highly decorated events by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). Among the festival’s most popular events are the Grand Floral Parade, Dragon Boat Races, and the WaMu Village Waterfront.
www.rosefestival.org

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Community Engagement

Adelante Mujeres
Adelante Mujeres grew out of the resolve of a small group of low-income Latina women immigrants and allies to improve the quality of life for themselves and their community. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization whose mission is the holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families.
www.adelantemujeres.org

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Boys Scout Troop 855

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Hillsboro Fire Fighter’s Union
The mission of IAFF Local 2210 is continuous organizational improvement for all of our members while representing their interests with honesty and integrity in the areas of protecting their health and safety, maintaining a fair and equitable environment, and showing a civic pride by consistent community involvement. To accomplish our mission requires nothing less than a highly responsive executive board, genuinely professional and thoroughly engaged membership, and a collaborative collegial working relationship with management.
www.iaff2210.org

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Mooberry Elementary School
Mooberry Elementary School offers a diverse educational program in which a strong academic foundation and safe learning environment both nurture and encourage the development of every student’s potential. Volunteers offer their time in many areas including assisting in the classroom, participating in the SMART reader program, and coordinating and working at many of our evening events.
www.hsd.k12.or.us/mooberry

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Pacific University
Pacific is a nationally recognized University devoted to excellence in teaching and learning. A commitment to collaborative scholarly and creative activities promotes a vibrant academic culture. Our campus community is enriched by embracing sustainable practices, by appreciating diverse perspectives, and being dedicated to civic engagement, both locally and globally.
www.pacificu.edu

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St. Matthew Catholic Church & School
St. Matthew Catholic Church is a unique parish in the Archdiocese of Portland staffed by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. St. Matthew Catholic School has had a strong tradition of academic excellence and Christ-centered learning since 1914. Through dedicated teaching staff, a supportive church community, and involved parental base, students experience an education that addresses the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
www.stmatthewhillsboro.org

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Spiritual & Renewal

Friends Church of Hillsboro
Located at 332 Northeast 6th Avenue, Hillsboro, the Friends Church of Hillsboro is a member of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (NWYM) is a growing family of Christ-centered, evangelical Friends churches reaching out to the greater Northwest and beyond in creative mission that reflects the whole gospel of Jesus Christ. The Friends Church of Hillsboro may be reached at (503) 648-1814.
www.nwfriends.org

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Helvetia Community Church
Helvetia Community Church is an independent Bible-believing church affiliated with the IFCA International. Our founders were evangelical believers from Germany and Switzerland who gave the community its name.
www.helvetia-church.org

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Hillsboro United Methodist Church
The Hillsboro United Methodist Church is a congregation of 400 people located in Hillsboro, Oregon. We are members of the Oregon/Idaho Conference in the Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Hillsboro UMC began with a gathering of settlers on the dusty Tualatin Plains in the summer of 1843. Now 164 years later, we continue in the footsteps of the early pioneers as we gather to grow spiritually through worship, small group studies, fellowship and service to our wider community.
www.hillsboroumc.org

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Tuality Healthcare Hospital Chaplain
Hospitalization can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. If you or a loved one are emotionally distressed, struggling with a religious, spiritual, or ethical issue, or would like to request a specific religious rite or ritual, our Chaplains can provide assistance or, at your request, contact your pastor, priest, rabbi or other religious representative. Our Chaplains are here to provide you and your family with a caring, listening ear any time, day or night.
www.tuality.org

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Lifelong Learning

Portland Community College (PCC)
Portland Community College is the largest institution of higher learning in the state, serving more than 1,373,758 college-age residents in a five-county, 1,500-square-mile area in NW Oregon. Wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going in life, Portland Community College probably has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
www.pcc.edu

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Portland Oasis

OASIS is an educational program for adults age 50 plus who want to continue to grow, learn and be productive. Enjoy classes in arts, humanities, technology, health, special events and volunteer opportunities. Membership is free and our classes are affordable.
www.oasisnet.org/Cities/Portland

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Health & Wellness

Get A Flu Shot.com
GetAFluShot.com is a Nurse Practitioner owned business founded in 1989. GetAFluShot.com and its parent company Professional Health Care, LLC, have been providing adult immunizations in the community since 1991. Our team of nurses provide Flu and Pneumococcal immunizations in senior centers, care facilities, hospitals, pharmacies, medical offices, finer grocery stores, multiple city, county and state work sites, schools, and work-sites throughout most regions of Oregon & Washington.
www.getaflushot.com

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Services

Priority Moving
We are a professional moving company that offers some of the most competitive rates in the industry for superior service. We are friendly, hard working, and possess the skills to get the job done right. We believe in a higher standard of service, and that’s what we provide.
www.prioritymovingservices.com

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Take Care Move Assistance
Take Care Move Assistance is a move management company committed to helping seniors and their families by assisting with the downsizing of their family homes and moving to a retirement community. Our services provide a one stop resource for managing your move. We can make all the contacts, set all the dates and oversee the operations for every aspect of your move. Your input is critical but your presence is not.
www.takecareofus.com

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