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
Classes & Workshops
Exercise for EveryBody
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8:30 –9:30 am | $3 | SCH GYM
Please Note: No Class on Monday September 7, Friday September 11 or Friday September 18
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 | $25/DROP-IN or $100 for a 5-class punch pass | SCH Gym
This yoga class is taught in a workshop format, making it perfect for active seniors who love to learn and expect real results. Each session combines anatomy education with an alignment based approach to yoga poses and their much needed modifications. Rather than just following along with poses, you will actively participate in breaking down proper biomechanics.
We focus on the precise alignment and muscular engagement required to maintain the best form and ensure safety.
Expect an educational environment where questions are welcome, progress is measured, and every breakthrough keeps you moving powerfully through life.
Creative Club
Wednesdays, beginning september 9 | 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! See below for details of each month’s projects.
September Creative Club: Recycled Animal Masks!
Aberdeen Stuart will guide Creative Club through a creative re-use of recycled materials, using cardboard and other recycled materials to make bases to paper maché and turn them into animal masks.
Join us for this creatively transformative process!
Let’s Talk: Conversations on Aging
Second Mondays through december | 10:15-11:30 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, and cookies, tea & coffee are provided.
Dates & Topics:
September 14: Non-Death Losses
October 12: Regrets
November 9: Thanksgiving and Gratitude
December 14: Holiday Memories
Life Stories Workshop
Fridays, starting October 2 | 10:30-12:30 AM | Free, register here | SCH MEETING ROOM
Over the course of 8 weeks, Life Stories gives participants the opportunity to explore their life experiences, share written or verbal memories from various portions of their lives, and importantly, to witness the same from other group members.
Writing/preparing is done at home. A list of questions is handed out weekly to aid in writing and/or reminiscing. Bringing photographs is encouraged!
This group is FREE and limited to 10 participants, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Registration will be closed to new participants after the second session.
ClayPlay and Pottery Workshop for Seniors
two class session, October 5 & 19 | 10:30 am -12:30 pm | $50, register here | SCH MEETING ROOM
two class session, november 2 & 16 | 10:30 am -12:30 pm | $50, register here | SCH MEETING ROOM
Join instructor Tracey Cronin for this creative workshop, where participants will have the opportunity to hand-build beautiful clay ornaments. The ornaments will be created over two sessions, and will be available to pick up approximately one week after the second session at Sellwood Community House.
About Tracey:
Tracey is a generational potter. She considers it her life’s honor to carry on her grandmother’s love of ceramic art. Engaging with clay is a life-long practice of hers—a sort of moving meditation that directs mindfulness. When she teaches clay art to others, her favorite thing to do is simply watch people’s faces light up as they create something that is both beautiful and personally meaningful.
Registration Coming Soon!
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