whether they are content experts or individuals with lived experiences.

we had trouble identifying the exact location of the once populated Portland Assembly Center on this current 53-acre site.Even seeing the enormous space.

—Sharon Yamato writes from Playa del Rey and can be reached at sharony360@gmail.Its difficult to know how many residents or visitors know about the detention center once populated on this prominent cultural site.ongoing efforts at offering educational information regarding this important incarceration site are likely to go on for years.

After being asked to return there in 2017 after 75 years.feel and touch the ground where our ancestors were once imprisoned.

They are especially important because many who live around them now have little or no knowledge that their very own communities were utilized as massive detention centers.

Not only does it include a beautifully constructed wall of names.I want to learn the basics… I felt intimidated trying to practice on my own.

I feel that this activity could benefit not only seniors.mentally stimulating activity.

but it is helpful to have a teacher.John found inspiration for founding this club after recognizing loneliness in seniors.