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!
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Classes & Workshops
Senior Programming
Our Senior Program energizes community members with opportunities for wellness, creativity, and connection.Whether joining Creative Club, Exercise for EveryBody, or Alignment-Based Yoga, seniors thrive together—with plenty of opportunities to volunteer!
Classes & Workshops
Exercise for EveryBody
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 9:00–10:00 am | $3 | SCH GYM
Please Note: There will be no classes March 23, March 25 or March 27
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.
Alignment Based Yoga for Healthy Aging
Tuesdays & thursdays | 9:00–10:00 am | $18/ DROP-IN or $80 for a 5-class punch pass | SCH Gym
Please Note: There will be no class March 24 or March 26
Keep your body nimble and strong in this all-levels, safe-for-aging yoga class led by an expert instructor.
All’s Well that Ends Well
End of Life Planning Workshop, Presented in Partnership with Oregon Memorial Association
Saturday, March 14 | 9:30 am–12:00 pm | $25 workbook fee for non-OMA members/$15 fee for OMA Members | SCH meeting room
OMA’s “All’s Well That Ends Well” workshops offer you a chance to make end-of-life plans in a thoughtful and supportive environment. Learn about how to plan, what to consider, and how best to make your wishes known to your loved ones and end-of-life care providers.
Click Here to Register with OMA or call 503-647-5590
Creative Club
Wednesdays | 10:15 am –12:00 pm | 10/DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-class punch card | SCH meeting room
Explore your creative self in this fun, engaging, low-stress weekly series led by local artists and storytellers!
February 4: Year of the Fire Horse Collage!
We will be making a collage to honor the incoming Chinese New Year...the Year of the Fire Horse! Materials will be provided, but if you have pictures of favorite equines you would like to include, please bring them.
February 11th - Block Printing for Valentines Day
Celebrate the Season of Love by learning a new craft! Create your own linoleum block print, just in time to make some Valentine's Day cards!
February 18th and 25th - Jewelry making
Craft some jewelry! There is no such thing as too much jewelry! Add some new sparkles to you or your friends collection.
March Lesson Plan: Woven paper artwork
March Dates: March 4, 11, 18
Create paintings or drawings on watercolor paper, then cut them into strips to weave together, creating a new image! Feel free to bring printed images to use as well (on matte or glossy photo paper to be sturdy enough to weave). Scissors will be on-hand to use, but if you have an X-acto knife to bring for cutting strips, please do so. The shapes of the final pieces do not have to be a rectangle - experimentation is encouraged!
Games for Grownups
Twice a month on mondays | 9:30 am - 12:00 PM | Free | SCH Lobby
Join us for a relaxed morning of games, connection, and community. This gathering is designed for seniors and older adults who prefer daytime activities and want a fun, easy way to get out and engage with others.
Dates:
February 9th and 23rd
March 9th and 16th
April 13th and 27th
May 11th and 18th
June 1st
Let’s Talk: Conversations on Aging
Second Mondays through June | 10:15-11:45 AM | free, drop-in | SCH MEETING ROOM
Each session in the “Let’s Talk”series is an informal, interactive discussion with peers, facilitated by Conversations on Aging volunteers. A different topic is chosen for each month.
Dates & Topics:
January 12: Forgetfulness
February 9: Learning from Grief & Loss
March 9: Forgiveness & Reconciliation
April 13: Downsizing
May 11: New Wisdom/Life Lessons
June 8: Resilience/Bouncing Back
Life Stories Workshop
Thursdays | 10:15 am -12:30 pM | free 8-week workshop, registration required | SCH MEETING ROOM
Dates: January 15-March 5
An 8-week series that gives participants the opportunity to explore their life experiences and to share written and verbal memories from various portions of their lives.
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