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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 23 September 2019 SpringRidge ■ From Page 22 Charbonneau’s picturesque neighbor- hood while raising money for the Al- zheimer’s Association. Thanks to the generosity of residents from Spring- Ridge and SpringRidge Court, which of- fers assisted living services, staff, fami- lies and the external community, over $35,000 has been raised for Alzheimer’s research. Jean and Fred volunteered for this year’s event, helping sell raffle tickets for prizes which were graciously donated by area businesses. “I thought it was wonderful seeing so many people with grandchildren and walking clubs from the Charbon- neau neighborhood join us,” she said. “The event is terrific and always such a success!” Jean’s neighbor Candice Barnick par- ticipated in the event and was eager to help increase Alzheimer’s awareness. “I feel very strongly that if there is an initiative, program or event that aims to prevent or simplify someone’s distress, then I want to be part of it,” she said. “I’m proud to live at SpringRidge know- ing they take a proactive approach to health and wellness. From educational classes to speakers sharing advice on brain health, residents are given the tools needed to stay active and healthy.” She’s participated in the Walk to Re- member almost every year since she moved to SpringRidge five years ago. “I enjoy being part of the activity,” she said. “It’s rained quite a few of the years but once you get outside and start talk- ing to fellow neighbors and those from the greater community, you don’t really care about the weather.” An avid walker, she hits the pave- ment daily to take advantage of Spring- Ridge’s idyllic location and Mother Na- ture. During her two or three mile stroll, she finds it relaxing to head to the river to see newborn ducklings waddling in the water. “SpringRidge creates a dynamic and engaging environment that encourages residents to flourish and connect with the community at large,” said Garth Hallman, SpringRidge’s executive direc- Whether you live in a condominium, homeowners association (HOA) or other type of community, the Board Leadership Development Workshop highlights what ev- ery board member needs to know to serve eff ectively. This program’s registration comes with several CAI National publications. tor. “Gone are the days of a stereotypi- cal retirement community being discon- nected or viewed as ‘that place over there.’ At SpringRidge, residents remain a vital part of the Charbonneau, Wilson- ville and greater Portland communities. From opening our doors to local organi- zations to providing transportation ser- vices to area businesses, health care professionals and cultural venues, we ensure residents remain part of the fab- ric of society.” SpringRidge at Charbonneau is locat- ed in one of Oregon’s most desirable master-planned residential communi- ties. The community, operated by Se- nior Resource Group (SRG), takes an in- tegrated approach to support the vitali- ty, longevity and health of residents by offering a hospitality-centered lifestyle with first-rate amenities and services. The SpringRidge at Charbonneau cam- pus offers a comprehensive menu of life- style options including CARF-accredited assisted living and memory care servic- es at SpringRidge Court. For more information or to schedule a personal tour of SpringRidge at Char- bonneau, please call 503-446-6250 or visit SpringRidgeatCharbonneau.com. Library ■ From Page 22 have your seven-and-up youngsters join our ever-popular Mexican Folk Dancing for Kids class. Required reg- istration is online at our website. Free Saturday classes for kids from Sept. 28 through Nov. 30. The final student performance will be Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Students are expected to commit to at least seven of the 10 classes in order to prepare for the final performance. For the teens, this month’s Teen Afterschool Activities meeting is not to be missed! Teens (grades 6-12) can join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. to welcome the new big screen TVs to the teen area and try them out in movie screenings and video game tournaments. There’s a lot to see and do thanks to the crafty talents of teen wrangler Brad! Happy September from your friends at the library! This CAI workshop will be held at Charbonneau Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 21, 8am-4pm. The cost is $35 for CAI members or $45 for non-members. You can register at caioregon@org and click on registration. COURSE OUTLINE: The workshop consists of fi ve modules: Module 1: Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities. To start you on the right path, Module 1 helps you understand the legal authority for your association. It also clarifi es the duties and responsibilities of each board member and the pro- fessionals who are available to assist the board. Module 2: Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism. Module 3: Fundamentals of Financial Management. Module 2 helps you learn how to max- imize volunteer involvement in your community association by improving board communications, conducting eff ective meetings and building community spirit. Module 3 introduces the fundamentals of association fi nancial management, including guidelines for protecting your association’s assets, preparing a budget, planning for the future and collecting assessments. Module 4: Professional Advisors and Service Providers. Module 5: Association Rules and Confl ict Resolution. Because putting together the right team to support your association can be challenging, Module 4 provides practical tips on fi nding, evaluating and hiring qualifi ed professional advisors and service providers. Module 5 explores guidelines for making reasonable association rules, enforcing rules fairly and resolving confl ict eff ectively. Presenters: Angie Bagby - Bagby Law Firm LLC | Judy Nordstrom - Alliance Association Bank