For a number of years, the Alliance has sponsored a variety of programs to engage members' residents in creative activities and foster a closer relationship between the state organization and residents. This relationship works to enhance the lives of residents, and generate positive publicity for members. Programs include:

The Creative Writing Program
The annual Creative Writing contest began in 1993.   Member residents submit short stories and poems that are read and scored by three judges in each category who are published writers and poets.  Entries are scored and the top 40-50 entries are published annually in a publication entitled “Reflections: A Collection of Writing and Poetry by Oregon’s Elders.”  The winners are honored at a luncheon, held in February, and excerpts of the winning entries are read by the writer or a chosen professional reader. 

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
The Volunteer of the Year Luncheon, started in 1995, honors residents from participating facilities, who have been selected by his or her peers, as an outstanding volunteer both in the senior housing community and in the surrounding community at large. Honorees are recognized at a luncheon feauring a slide presentation of their work and a display of collages representing them at work. The Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is held annually during the month of April.

2010 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
April 28, 2010
The Oregon Garden
Silverton, OR

Volunteer Recognition Packet w/Forms

Ageless Art Contest & Exhibit
The Ageless Art contest began in 1986 with the first annual calendar published for the year 1987. The art competition and exhibit, held annually, celebrates the artistic talents of those over 60 years of age. Through a professionally judged contest, the top 12 pieces of art are selected, then photographed and featured in a full-color calendar published each year. Approximately one third of the entries are featured in the annual Art Exhibit. In the past the exhibit has been at the Capitol in Salem, the Portland Art Museum, Willamette View in Portland and currently at the Holy Names Heritage Center in Lake Oswego.

The 2010 Ageless Art Judging Luncheon will be:
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friendsview Retirement Community
Newberg, OR

2010 Ageless Art Calendar Order Form


Active Aging Recognition Luncheon
The Active Aging Recognition Program, started in 2008, is the newest Resident Program sponsored by the Oregon Alliance for Senior and Health Services.  This event is meant to honor seniors who strive to stay healthy, active and fit.  This program is not a contest; rather, it is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Active Aging.  Each participating community will chose a Male and a Female they feel lives a healthy, active lifestyle and encourages and inspires other to be active.  Whatever the activity, these individuals are consistent, positive and encouraging.  Recipients of the Active Aging Awards are honored at a luncheon of healthy salads, antioxidant cocktails, and a program featuring a presentation of all the honorees.  Family and friends are encouraged to join us.

The 2010 Active Aging Recognition Luncheon will be:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lane County Community College, Center for Meeting & Learning
Eugene, OR