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punkin pet profiles owner catherine banning breed burmese age 10 known alias punki favorite pastimes investigating catherine s activities sitting on her lap and/or being at her side favorite toy a stick with a string at the end of which is a shiny object favorite food fancy feast favorite place on catherine s lap special skills being a burmese punkin can jump as high as 8 feet best feature very affectionate interesting fact burmese do not purr they vocalize their happiness with meows personal motto be outspoken and heard mirabella older americans month 2011 musings may 2011 phoebe owner charlotte beeman breed pug birthday june 17 known aliases phoebs phoebster favorite pastimes sleeping eating sitting on a lap playing fetch in the apartment going for walks favorite toy small soft ball small teddy bear favorite food dog food peanut butter that s all she gets favorite place charlotte s bed where she is not allowed skills sitting fetching a ball she can tell time dinner time and breakfast time reminds charlotte if her water dish needs a refill or if she hasn t had her allergy pill best feature her sunny sweet loving engaging companionable personality fun fact most black pugs have a white diamond or spot on their chests check it out personal motto pet me any time and i want to go too always chinese brush painting taught by cindy lommasson of lotus blossom art studio chamber music northwest beginning tuesday june 21st we will provide transportation to chamber music northwest s summer festival concerts on tuesdays at catlin gabel individual tickets go on sale may 16th to purchase tickets and for more information visit www.cmnw.org or call 503-294-6400 please contact our concierge desk to reserve transportation learn to create simple elegant paintings using a sumi brush with ink and watercolor on rice paper easy-to-follow supportive instruction will guide you explore natural subjects like bamboo flowers animals and landscapes also learn to mount your favorite paintings to prepare for framing no previous art experience necessary about the instructor cindy lommasson has studied with asian and american painters and calligraphers and has developed her own style of painting and teaching she emphasizes the joy of the process of painting and a relaxed approach her students have fun and produce high quality paintings class details 4 2-hour class sessions once a week on tuesdays beginning may 3 3-5pm please see the concierge for supplies details may is older americans month and this year s theme older americans connecting the community pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities highlighting how technology is helping older americans live longer healthier and more engaged lives at mirabella portland we strive to keep residents informed and connected through state of the art technology in addition to all of the more obvious technology residents are able to enjoy monitors throughout the building highlighting daily events and news postings and the business center s computers with high-speed internet mirabella portland is also equipped with many behind the scenes technological advances making your life at mirabella one that is on the cutting edge of technology for example what looks like a scientific experiment in this article s photograph are actually pieces of equipment that efficiently manage heat exchange and the supply of cool condenser water this equipment and the mechanical and electrical systems such as ventilation lighting and power for the building are all managed from a computerbased control system while we can control the climate in the building we don t have the technology to control the weather yet for more information on older americans month visit www.aoa.gov mirabella residents get free streetcar passes on tuesday may 3rd at 3:30pm representatives from portland streetcar will be in willamette hall to tell you about current service and the new loop project which will connect the downtown service alignment to the east side of the city at the end of the talk mirabella residents will be generously given annual streetcar passes if you are unable to attend the concierge will be able to get you your pass after may 3rd fun portland streetcar fact in 1999 the streetcar vehicles were ordered from inekon-skoda in the czech republic mirabella portland is now on facebook are you stay connected view photos check for updates tell your friends if you are already on facebook find mirabella portland south waterfront and simply like us if you haven t joined the facebook phenomenon go to www.facebook.com and get started omsi on wednesday may 18th at 3:00pm we will go to omsi s planetarium to see how ice shapes our landscape in ice worlds tickets to the approximately 30 minute film are $5.75 each or $13.00 each for general museum admission plus the show and can be purchased at www.omsi.edu sign up for this trip at the concierge s desk oregon symphony on tuesday may 17th from 11:00am-1:00pm join us in willamette hall to hear about the highlights of the season and a musical performance by ken finch ken finch has been a cellist with the oregon symphony for 26 years and is looking forward to performing for mirabella residents we want to hear from you all of our residents have unique life experiences ranging from travel work special skills if you would like to arrange to lead a lecture sharing your knowledge and stories please contact jessica lacasella at 6504.

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osprey remain on the south waterfront the brain research awareness and information netosprey are one of the largest birds of prey in north america work brainet is the volunteer outreach organization and are known for building their nests on manmade structures of the ohsu brain institute obi brainet s mission is a particularly trend-setting pair of osprey have made the south to foster awareness and support for the institute and waterfront one of their annual destinations for the last five years for neuroscience research by educating the public and engaging in community interaction this has proved to be a wise real estate decision on the part of the human brain is teeming with connections neuthe osprey the south waterfront welcoming their annual visits rons and synapses connect thoughts and actions linking our brain and body through an intricate web of nerve has worked hard to make this year s return possible by enabling them to nest within 100 feet of their former zidell marine nesting cells that make an impact on how we feel sense move coordinate remember judge and contemplate platform brainet also creates connections that make an imtake a stroll around the south waterfront for a glimpse of pact for ourselves and others by connecting neuroscienthis pair of osprey and you may even see them catching a meal tists to the community you too can be a part of this vibrant group come join us on may 12 2:00 in wilosprey almost exclusively eat fish lamette hall to learn more about brainet brainet karle s column walking for more power and strength karle wagner wellness coordinator around town ambridge event center 2011 oregon orchid show sale happy mother s day join us for a scrumptious mother s day brunch on sunday may 8th in the aria 24th floor dining room from 10:30am-1:30pm may 1 keller auditorium yanni may 4 riverdance may 27-29 the old church sack lunch concerts free every wednesday 12 noon mark o hatfield distinguished historians forum menu will feature so have you bought those new shoes yet as the weather gets warmer and drier we hope you ll have the opportunity to try out your walking shoes here are some tips to improve your technique for walking stronger and faster you ll burn more calories in the process it s important to remember that power and strength are relative terms the idea is to work at improving your abilities not compare yourself to others or try to keep up with them it doesn t matter if your power walk looks like someone else s stroll remember to start with shorter distances at first building up gradually over time starting slowly assures that you ll build your joints and muscles appropriately to handle the new load that means less soreness and incident of injury i also suggest stretching after walking to keep joints supple as well as strong here are some walking tips from race walking champ therese iknoian pump your arms the faster you swing them the faster your legs have to go to keep up and of course the faster you move the more calories you tick off just walking a half-mile per hour faster can boost the burn for a 150-pound person nearly 15 percent keep your elbows close to your body so you don t waste energy swinging them side to side house smoked seafood display pancetta spinach frittata cheese blintzes with caramelized peaches waffle station with your choice of toppings including house-whipped cream oregon berries honey butter and maple syrup gustav klimt mother and child tighten our abs pull your navel in toward your lower back this will help you stand tall and keep your butt tucked making your walk more powerful relax your back and hips the objective is to swing your legs easily with each step not to shuffle along stiffly you should feel as if you re reaching forward from your hip bones not just your knees which will allow you to move smoothly while using even more muscle having trouble picture yourself as a high fashion model gliding down the runway aim for a quicker turnover taking longer strides when you re picking up your pace can strain your hips knees and feet instead concentrate on your turnover the speed at which you move your feet by taking shorter quicker steps focus on the push-off as you roll through your stride from heel to toe push hard into the ground with your feet and tighten the muscle in your butt this will keep calves and glutes involved in every step not sure you re doing it right walk up a small hill as fast as you can notice how your butt calves and feet feel then aim for the same intensity on flat ground 1st congregational united church of christ may 17 7:30pm please make your reservations with the aria host desk at 6424 hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn hundreds of bees in the purple clover hundreds of butterflies on the lawn but only one mother the wide world over george cooper mind your pets a few friendly reminders for mirabella pet owners · · · · · the dish from dining services on may 2nd stop by the dolce vita bistro to check out our new menu beginning may 16th our bistro hours will be monday-saturday 7:00-11:00am breakfast 11:00am-7:30pm lunch/dinner sunday 7:00-11:00am breakfast 11:00am-2:00pm lunch keep pets on a short leash while outside of your apartment take your pet to the appropriate locations for restroom purposes immediately clean-up pet waste be mindful of neighbors with regards to any pet noise i.e barking please do not leave your pets unattended on your balcony or patio shred days at south waterfront bring your need to shred items to the south waterfront store at umpqua bank in april may and june mon-thurs 9am 5pm friday 9am 6pm saturday 10am-2pm words from the woodshop just dial o for information instead of dialing 411 just dial o and a mirabella concierge will be happy to assist you hesitant to throw out fine wood that could be used by mirabella members for projects mirabella s woodshop advisory committee is accepting donations of good wood and shop supplies for our woodshop below are contacts who can answer questions and provide guidance contact members charlotte beeman 503-688-6764 peter fenner :503-688-6883 cliff gray 503-688-6773 bob ivey 503-688-6856

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