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
Dates & Times: 9:00-10:00 AM, September 3-December 22
M/W/F | 9:00-10:00 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.
Alignment Based Yoga for Healthy Aging
Dates: September 9-December 23 *Please Note: There will be no classes on November 11 & November 13.
Tuesdays & thursdays | 9:00–10:00 am | $18/ DROP-IN or $80 for a 5-class punch pass | SCH Gym
Keep your body nimble and strong in this all-levels, safe-for-aging yoga class led by an expert instructor.
Creative Club
Wednesdays | 10:15 AM-12:00 pm | $10/DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-class punch card | SCH Meeting Room
Please Note! There will be no Creative Club on Wednesday, November 26
Explore your creative self in this fun, engaging, low-stress weekly series led by local artists and storytellers!
Wednesday, Nov 5th - Visual Journaling with Mary M
Come explore the world of creative journaling, where words and doodling meet! Today's focus will be on one word journaling..a way to connect word, intention and creativity. Don't have any idea what that means? Come and find out! All materials are provided.
Wednesday, Nov 12th and 19th - Hanging Decorations with Mary Beth
We will create hanging decorative charms, either Birds of Peace or miniature artworks created in oil pastels, watercolors, markers, and/or colored pencils. Once the shapes are cut out and planned, each individual can decide what they want to use and they can also add dimensional elements. Finally, they will be put together and string will be added for hanging. Charms and beads can be strung as well, and sequins can be glued onto the surfaces.
The poster board, coloring supplies, glue, hole puncher and string will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring sequins, decorative buttons, small charms and beads as well as yarn and ribbons. See photos below for examples.
Let’s Talk: Conversations on Aging
THIRD MONDAYS | 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:
September 15: Friendships As We Age
October 20: New Wisdom/Life Lessons
November 17: Healthy Aging
December 15: Creating Home As you Age
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!