Cornell Estates and OASIS Lecture

“Your Brightest Winter Ever! Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder”

Friday, February 25th at 1:30 pm

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as winter depression, affects as many as six of every 100 people in the United States, according to statistics provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  Learn more about the intricacies of Seasonal Affective Disorder as Julie A. Fast presents “Your Brightest Winter Ever! Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder” on Friday, February 25thth at 1:30 pm.

Julie will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common mood disorder characterized by repeated depression during the change of seasons, particularly during the shortened, darker winter months. Treatments for SAD range from light therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy to antidepressant medications and supplements. Julie shares proven and easy-to-implement techniques to improve your mood and brighten your life when Portland weather gets dark.  Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder also helps a person become more productive at work and in the fullness of life. You can beat the winter blues this year and make it your best winter season ever!

Julie is a best-selling mental health writer, national speaker, consultant and an expert on mental health issues including bipolar disorder, depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).  Julie regularly writes a column for BP magazine and is a contributor to Us Weekly and Self magazines. Her books, including e-books available online, have sold over 125,000 copies. She has appeared on several talk and radio shows and has headlined national conferences and speaking engagements, educating and inspiring her audiences with her own experiences with Bipolar Disorder.  She lives and writes in Portland, Oregon.

Cornell Estates is proud to partner with Portland OASIS which offers challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, and technology and volunteer services. Cornell Estates is located at 1005 NE 17th Ave. Hillsboro.  To attend the presentation, please call Oasis to reserve your space at (503) 241-3059 or visit www.oasisnet.org/portland to register.

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Acoustic Amour: A Valentine’s Day Concert

Featuring National Fiddle Champion Carol Ann Wheeler

With Jeff Heberle & Jim Toussaint

Monday, February 14th at 1:30 pm

What is the difference between a fiddle and a violin, anyway? As it turns out, not much, except how music is played on it! Free and open to the public, Cornell Estates is proud to present fiddle champion Carol Ann Wheeler, with musical accompaniment by Jeff Heberle and Jim Toussaint on Monday, February 14th at 1:30 p.m.  Enjoy listening to the vibrant and diverse styles of fiddle music at this unique performance.

The fiddle has a proud history strongly rooted in the folk traditions of North America, England, Scotland, Ireland and some African nations. Fiddle music is typically fast and energetic, as in the style of old-time music. One of the oldest forms of music, old time music has come to be called just that. Associated with the stories, history and customs of a people and passed on informally and formally through generations, old time music is brought to life by the fiddle.

Carol Ann Wheeler, Former Ladies National Fiddle Champion, plays a variety of fiddle styles, including Irish, Scottish, Canadian, Texas, and Gypsy, as well as classical violin. She is proud to preserve America’s heritage of old-time fiddle music and has written numerous instructional books on the topic. Additionally, she has recorded old time fiddle music with the Mel Bay Company. Guitarist Jeff Heberle adds the perfect accompaniment to the violin. Jim Toussaint plays the second violin/fiddle with Carol Ann and turns the dynamic duet into a trio with more styles, colorful harmonization, and songs. Enjoy the rich history and lively tunes of Carol Ann Wheeler & Jeff Heberle with Jim Toussaint.

This special performance is free and open to the public. Cornell Estates is located at 1005 N.E. 17th Avenue, Hillsboro.  Call (503) 640-2884 for more information.

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Educational Travelogue: Ferry Hopping in Alaska

Friday, February 11th at 1:30 pm

Free and open to the public, the “Educational Travelogue” will be held on Friday, February 11th at 1:30 p.m.  Join Hillsboro residents Norm and Pat Sandberg as they share photographs and recount their adventures through the majestic panorama of the Inside Passage of Alaska on the State Ferry System.

The ferry rides provide travelers with a breathtaking backdrop of Alaskan mountains, glaciers, and crystal waters teeming with wildlife such as whales, seals, sea lions, orcas, and sea otters. The coastline during summer months boasts mountain goats, brown and black bears, puffins, kittiwakes and murres, a seabird native to arctic waters.

The state-run Alaska Marine Highway System is the world’s longest ferry route, deploying ferries which weave among islands and fjords throughout the year. Passengers are able to disembark in 33 ports, including Juneau, the state capital, Whittier, and Bellingham. Visitors will explore the culture of Alaskan villages for one day or a couple days, enjoying Native totem carvings, Russian architecture and Spanish and Scandinavian influences, while waiting for the next ferry to arrive.

Norm and Pat Sandberg are retired and live in Orenco. Traveling has become a favorite pastime in their “golden years.” Norm also enjoys growing Bonsai trees, as well as photography. Pat is a quilter and is active in several quilt groups. They will share photos and stories of their travels to these picturesque Alaskan destinations.

The Educational Travelogue is free and open to the public.  The series runs each month and covers the travels of residents, staff and community members.  Cornell Estates is located at 1005 N.E. 17th Avenue, Hillsboro.  Call (503) 640-2884 for more information.

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