Adults & Seniors
Social connection is a crucial component of health and well-being at any age, but especially as we get older. For retirees, it is important to replace the social connections of work with new friendships, new interests and new opportunities to make a positive difference. The fun part is, we get to decide what those connections will be!
Ongoing Classes
Classes & Gatherings at the Park
Workshops
Clubs & Groups
Summer Adult Programming Schedule
Sellwood Community House offers dynamic programming for adults that fosters creativity, encourages social connection and supports mental and physical health.
Enjoy longtime favorite classes like Creative Club and Tai Chi, and all new offerings including process art workshops, Life Stories workshops, cooking classes, new clubs and more!
Summer Adult Programming
Summer Adult Programming
Ongoing Classes
Exercise for EveryBody
Spring Dates & Times: Through June 13, 9:00-10:00am
M/W/F | 9–10 am | $3 | Gym
Keep the body strong in this all-level exercise class, the longest running class at SCH! Whether you’re new to exercise or a longtime fitness enthusiast, this class has a place for you, and is a great place to form new community connections and friendships.
Summer Dates & Times: June 16-August 22, 8:30-9:30am
M/W/F | 8:30–9:30 am | $3 | Gym
We are pleased to offer Exercise for Everybody all summer long! Please note that the start time is 30 minutes earlier than in the spring!
Alignment Based Yoga for Healthy Aging
Spring Dates & Times: April 1-June 5, 9-10am
Tuesdays & thursdays | 9–10 am | $18/ DROP-IN or $80 for a 5-class punch pass | Gym
Keep your body nimble and strong in this all-levels, safe-for-aging yoga class led by an expert instructor.
Summer Dates & Times: June 16-August 22, 8:30-9:30am
Tuesdays & thursdays | 8:30–9:30 am | $18/ DROP-IN or $80 for a 5-class punch pass | Gym
We are pleased to extend our yoga class into the summer - please note that the start time has shifted 30 minutes earlier than in the spring!
Tai Chi
Spring Dates & Times: April 3-June 5, 1:30-2:30pm
Thursdays | 1:30-2:30 Pm | $18 or $80 for a 5-class punch card/ DROP-IN | Gym
Tai Chi for Health is an introductory class for both beginners and anyone returning to Tai Chi after taking a break. This class practices the Yang style, short form, which consists of 24 forms. Tai Chi helps us all with balance and slow breathing, feeling calm and strong in our bodies. Come join us and find out how joyful movement can be!
Summer Dates & Times: June 26-August 22, 1:30-2:30pm
Thursdays | 1:30-2:30 Pm | $18 or $80 for a 5-class punch card/ DROP-IN | Gym
We are please to extend our Tai Chi class into the summer!
Creative Club
Wednesdays | 10:00 AM-12:00 pm | $10/DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-class punch card | locations vary, see below for details
Explore your creative self in this fun, engaging, low-stress weekly series led by local artists and storytellers!
Creative Club will keep meeting throughout the summer, though locations will vary. Please note the new summer start time of 10:00! Check back here for updates on July & August themes!
June 18 & 25: Tie Dye at SMILE Station
July 9, 16, 23 & 30: Join Mary Beth Giraci at MakerSpace!
August 20 & 27: Join Ronnie Carey at SMILE station!
Please note: There will be no Creative Club on July 2, August 6 & August 13
Workshops
Jams and Jellies
monday, june 23 | 6:30-8:30 | $55/registration required | SCH Kitchen
Come learn the age old art of jam-making in this fun, hands-on workshop designed to teach you how to create delicious, shelf-stable preserves safely and confidently at home. We’ll sample several types of jam and jellies and share recipes. Each participant will take home a jar of jam as well.
Pickled Asian Veggies
Monday, September 8 | 6:30-8:30 | $60/registration required | SCH Kitchen
Description: Embark on a flavorful journey through five diverse Asian regions in this hands-on fermented and pickled veggie class. Discover the art of making kimchi, Vietnamese and Malaysian pickles, and other regional favorites. You'll create two personalized jars of pickled vegetables to take home and enjoy!
Canning Tomatoes
Monday, July 21 | 6:30-8:30 | $60/registration required | SCH Kitchen
Description: Learn the art and science of making your own rich, flavorful tomato sauce from scratch—perfectly preserved for year-round use! In this hands-on class, you'll discover how to transform fresh tomatoes into a classic canned sauce, ideal for pasta, pizza, soups, and more.
We'll cover everything from selecting the right tomato varieties and balancing acidity to safe canning techniques that follow USDA guidelines. Whether you're a home gardener with an abundance of tomatoes or just passionate about cooking from scratch, this class will give you the confidence and skills to stock your pantry with homemade goodness
Summer Cooking Classes
Ode to the Tomato
thursday, August 14 | 6:30-8:30 | $60/registration required | SCH Kitchen
What says summer more than fresh vine ripened tomatoes? Join us in this class dedicated to celebrating the many ways of using the tomatoes. The evening’s menu will include:
Romesco Sauce
Gazpacho
Tomato, Peach Basil and Burrata Salad
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Tomato Cobbler
Zucchini Overload:
Delicious Ways to Use the Whole Harvest
thursday, August 28 | 6:30-8:30 | $60/registration required | SCH Kitchen
Drowning in zucchini? Let our resident chef, Terese, guide you through inventive and delicious ways to make the most of your summer harvest. Go beyond classic zucchini bread and discover fresh, flavorful recipes that will transform how you see this versatile veggie. The evening’s menu will include:
Crispy Zucchini with Parmesan, Lemon, and Herbs
Zucchini Carpaccio
Summer Squash Pizza
Calabacitas
Zucchini Rice and Cheese Gratin
Summer in the Med:
A Seasonal Mediterranean Cooking Series
Journey With Us on Three Summer Thursdays from Provence to Italy to Greece
$70/Class or $195 for a 3-class series, Register Here
Class Description & Dates:
Summer in the Mediterranean is a feast for the senses-and your plate! Join our resident chef, Terese, as she guides you through vibrant recipes and essential techniques inspired by the flavors of Provence, Italy, and Greece. Cook alongside fellow food lovers and home chefs, and leave feeling inspired, empowered, and well-fed.
Dates & Regions:
Provence: Thursday, July 10
Italy: Thursday, July 24
Greece: Thursday August 7
Detailed Menus:
Provence: Thursday, July 10:
Radishes with Truffle Butter
Baby Lettuce Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Grated Carrot Salad with Preserved Lemon
Provençal Eggplant Tomato Gratin
Cherry Clafoutis
Italy: Thursday, July 24:
Two Italian Sauces: Pesto and Fresh Tomato
Potato and Green Bean Croquet
Zucchini Parmigiana
Roasted Peaches with Amaraetti Crumble
Greece: Thursday, August 7:
Hummus
Roasted Eggplant Spread
No-Knead Greek Flatbread
Orzo Pilaf with Spiced Vegetables
No-Bake Semolina Cake
Clubs & Groups
Book Club
4th thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | FREE* | meeting room
Join this lively group of readers to discuss each month’s book choice. See the book choices on the SCH calendar.
Spring Dates:
May 22: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
June 26: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Summer Dates:
July 24th: Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor
August 28th: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
September 25th: Coming soon!
* Donations gratefully accepted
Drop-in Basketball 21+
Tuesdays | 6:15–9 Pm | $10/ DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-session punch card | Gym
Bring your A-game to our gym!
Mah Jongg Nights
Dates:
1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | Free* | meeting room
American Mah Jongg, one set provided. Bring your own set. Growing group of players. ALL experience levels welcome, learn with us!
* Donations gratefully accepted
Ukulele Jam (SMURK)
Spring Dates: April 3-June 5
Summer Dates: June 12-September 25
Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | FREE/ DROP-IN | Lobby
Ukuleles RULE. Come jam with the Sellwood Moreland Ukulele Revival Klub! All levels are welcome.
Portland Haiku Group
Spring Dates: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17
Summer Dates: July 19th, August 16th
3rd Saturday | 12-2 Pm | $3/ DROP-IN | meeting room
Come together to share haiku and similar short poems, and support each other in the development and appreciation of poetry originating from Japanese culture. Contact Shelley Baker-Gard for more information: sbakergard@msn.com
Portland Go Meetup
wednesdays | 7:00 pM-9:00 pm | free | meeting room
Spring Dates & Times: Through June 11, 7:00-9:00pm
Summer Dates & Times: June 18-August 27, 6:00-8:00 pm
Join us for an evening of Go, a strategic 2 player game with lots of theory & philosophy around it. Also known as "baduk" or "the surrounding game." We have a limited supply of boards; if you have one you can easily bring along, please do!
Open to all skill levels, new players encouraged!
SCH Sketchbook Club
Summer Dates: June 25, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th
4th Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 Pm | Free* | SCH Lobby
A monthly gathering of artists (of any level) to meet up and draw in their sketchbooks. Bring your sketchbook & art supplies for a casual, creative sketchbook session, and enjoy connecting and creating with others!
* Donations gratefully accepted
Analog Social: A Monthly Offline Community Gathering
Monthly on Mondays, starting March 17 | 6:30-9 pm | $12, register Here | SCH
Join us for Analog Social! Take a break from your screens and connect with others in a meaningful way while experiencing the joy of building community the old-fashioned way.
Example of What’s Included:
A complimentary drink (beer or wine)
Free popcorn
Board games
Tarot card readings
Chocolate Tasting
Watercolor supplies
Typewriters with writing prompts
Sketching and coloring materials
Double Dutch jump ropes
Open basketball in our gym
A selection of books and magazines
Plus, Enjoy These Purchase Options:
Charcuterie boxes
Baked goods
Embroidery kits
Watercolor booklets
Appliqué kits
Basket weaving kits
And more!
Feel free to bring along a book, sketchbook, or your current craft project—whether it’s knitting, crochet, sewing, or anything else you’re working on. We can’t wait to see you there!
Cribbage Club
Third wednesdays | 6:00-8:00 Pm | free* | sch lobby
Join a group of Cribbage enthusiasts at Sellwood Community House! All skill levels welcome.
Summer Dates & Times: June 18, July 16, August 20, 6-8pm
Please note this club is meeting one hour earlier in the summer!
* Donations gratefully accepted
Summer at Sellwood Park
The Art of Noticing: a Sketchbook Practice
Dates: 5 Sessions, July 8-August 5
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 | $45/class or $200 for the 5-class series | the shack at Sellwood park
The Art of Noticing: a Sketchbook Practice is an outdoor art class for adults of all skill levels, focused on reconnecting with nature through mindful observation and playful sketchbook exploration. Set in the park and rooted in curiosity rather than technique, each session invites participants to slow down, notice their surroundings and respond with marks, lines, textures and simple drawings. Using a variety of prompts and natural materials, we’ll embrace imperfection, focus on truly seeing what’s around us—pausing to observe what might otherwise go unnoticed—and enjoy the quiet pleasure of putting pen to paper. This is a space for reflection, creativity and presence—more about the process than the product.
This class will meet at “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Analog Social in the Park
Summer Series in the Park
Dates: July 24, August 21, September 18
third thursday of the month | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free with option to purchase food and kits | the shack at sellwood park
Join us for Analog Social in the park this summer! Take a break from your screens and connect with others in a meaningful way while experiencing the joy of building community the old-fashioned way. We provide a space to unwind, complete with games, craft supplies, cooking demos and lots more. Each month has a rotation of offerings.
We will gather at “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Books in the Park: Until the Sun Sets
Dates: July 9, August 6, September 3
first wednesdays | 6:30-sunset | free, with snacks available to purchase | the shack at Sellwood park
Unwind with a good book and the gentle glow of the setting sun. Bring a blanket, your favorite read, and settle into the park for a quiet, communal evening of reading. As the daylight fades, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by fellow book lovers and the sounds of nature. Whether you're deep in a novel or flipping through a magazine, this is your time to pause, read, and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
We will gather at “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Living with Birds: A Birding Workshop
Dates: 5 Sessions, June 30-July 28
mondays | 6:30-8:30 | $45/class or $200 for all 5/register here | Sellwood park
In this class, you’ll learn how to connect bird songs and feathers to specific species, while also discovering how to create a bird-friendly habitat right in your own backyard. We’ll cover essential identification tips, feeder preferences, and techniques to deepen your awareness of the birds around you—plus much more to help you become a confident urban birder. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
Club Incubator
We ❤️ Clubs! Sellwood Community House is all about bringing people together to meet friends, make friends, and build community. Many clubs have formed under our roof, and we would love to add to that list! If we don’t offer something that sparks your interest, come to us with your ideas and we can help connect you with others who might like to start something new!
Interested in Leading a Class or Club at SCH, or Proposing an Event?
Are you interested in bringing a class or workshop to SCH, either? Tell us more about your idea here!
Interested in more offerings at SCH?
Is there a class you would like to take, or a club you would like to join, that we aren’t offering yet? Please let us know by filling out this class interest form, and thank you for sharing your ideas with SCH!
Need financial support for our Adult & Senior programs?
Apply for our scholarship program!