In his book ELDER, Terry Jones writes "The second half of a person's life can be an adventure in elderhood: a life of stewardship instead of expolitation; of fostering consensus instead of competition; of spiritual expression instead of a lust for recognition and influence; of mentoring rather than directing. Elderhood is wisdom in an active state utilized on behalf of others.........An elder is a sage, not only wise but also experienced and, therefore, an elder is advanced in years. It takes a long time to gain the experience needed to develop elder wisdom which is deeper, tested and built on decades of learning from their mistakes."

Iris answers the phone and helps with records at PACS.

THE YELLOW HOUSE

Arlea assisted by volunteers Arline and Linda prepare items to sell in the Estacada non-profit gift shop.

Craig manages the "Check Out" counter.

Children can buy toys in their area.












Moms can shop in the clothing area.

Mary is 93 and still going strong!!!
She goes from the Sumerset Retirement
Center to Rivergate Elementary School
every Monday morning and listens to
children read.

Marie, age 93, sorts clothes at PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services Center)

Sage Valentine Luncheon

Oregon Sage had a great time eating and listening to the Acordian players.

Shop Owners

Jesse at 83 is still repairing shoes.


Frankie is still going to estate sales and keeping the gift section full.