Adult Community Center Upcoming Classes & Activities

Check out the latest Events and Classes being offered at the West Linn Adult Community Center

 

Fitness Classes

 

Strength and Balance: Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:30-9:30am

Improve your strength and balance to conquer those everyday activities. Utilize small hand weights, a resistance band, a chair and standing exercises. Taught by Jacquelyn Rodgers--Certified Pilates, Senior Fitness Specialist and Certified NASM Trainer. 3/19-5/17. Full term IC $105 / OC $115 for 2x a week. IC $55 IC / OC $65 for 1x a week. $10 drop in per class.

 

Chair Yoga: Thursdays, 11:30-12:30pm

Enjoy a Chair Yoga class designed for active seniors, people recovering from an injury or surgery, those using walkers or wheelchairs and those with other disabilities. Taught by Lyndalea Ruffner, certified Yoga and Master Qigong Instructor. 3/7-5/2.

IC $44 / OC $54 or $10 drop in

 

Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30am

A comprehensive exercise class that combines elements of strength, flexibility, balance and flow. Taught by Yoga instructor, Lyndalea Ruffner. 3/5-4/30 (no class on 3/260. Full term IC $44 / OC $54 or $10 drop-in fee per class.

 

Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am

A comprehensive exercise class that combines elements of strength, flexibility, balance and flow. Taught by Yoga instructor, Lyndalea Ruffner. 3/5-5/2 (no class 3/26 & 3/28). Full term IC $88 / OC $98 or $10 drop-in fee per class.

 

Gentle Yoga: Fridays 10:00-11:30am

Where East meets East; combining the best of the stretch, strength and balance of yoga with the healing benefits of each pose explained by the ancient Chinese Qigong theory. Each class will end with a 15-minute meditation. Taught by Master Qigong Instructor, Lyndalea Ruffner. 3/8-5/3 no class 3/29). Full term IC $75 / OC $85 or $10 drop-in fee per class.

 

Sit and Be Fit: Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am

Total body workout of aerobic strength and flexibility in a chair using hand weights and resistance bands. Modifications for everyone. Taught by Jacquelyn Rodgers--Certified Pilates, Senior Fitness Specialist and Certified NASM Trainer.

2/6-3/26. Full term IC $55 / OC $65. Drop in $10.

 

Move Well Yoga: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am

Move Well Yoga is a unique slow-paced class of gentle movements open to all levels, modifications offered, mostly floor poses, and some standing. Wendy combines Yoga and mobility in a unique teaching style designed to move the body, increase range of motion and build joint strength. Bring a Yoga mat & blocks. Drop-ins welcome class size permitting.

Taught by Wendy Bless. 3/4-4/29 (no class on 3/25 & 3/27). Full term IC $84 / OC $94 or $10 drop-in fee per class.

 

Qigong classes: Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm

Qigong classes are taught by Master Qigong Teacher Lyndalea Ruffner. All classes include Qigong breathing, self-massage, immune boosting techniques, meditation, and skills to assist you in becoming your own best healer.

3/4-5/1 (no class 3/25 & 3/27). Full term IC $80 / OC $90 or $10 drop-in fee per class.

 

T’ai Chi (Taiji) Beginning: Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm

Improve your balance! Increase your vitality. Strengthen your immune system! Stimulate your brain! Achieve strength and flexibility. Alleviate anxiety and depression. Relieve chronic pain and inflammation. The movements are performed in a continuous sequence at slow speed—appropriate and beneficial for any age or physical shape. Min 6 Max 12. Taught by S.V. Miller. 4/11-6/13. IC $90 / OC $100

 

Walking Group: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30-9:30am

We have a very friendly group of morning walkers, who are at all levels, so you won’t be left behind. Join them at the Adult Community Center promptly at 8:30am. If raining, they will walk to Safeway and walk under the covering. No charge.

 

Aerobics Class: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-11:00am

Enjoy aerobics by video with friends! What a great way to start your day! No charge.

 

*IC- In City, OC-Out of City

 

Creative/Special Interest Activities

 

Crafting/Art

Wood Carving: Mondays @ 9:00am-12:00pm

This group ranges from novice to expert carvers. Join us! Bring your own tools and supplies.

Knitting Group: Thursday @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Bring your knitting and/or crocheting and join in with a fun social group.

Open Painting: Fridays @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Bring your painting project and supplies and enjoy some social time while painting your works together. Instruction provided if desired.

Quilting for a cause: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm

Craft Time: Seasonal crafts - April Spring Craft Monday 4/8 /24 1:00-2:30 pm. Cost $20 per craft.

 

Music

Band Jam: Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm. Bring your own instrument or come and sing along. Free to join or call Liz at 503-936-3415 with questions.

Uke Jam; "mele o nā kūpuna" - Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm. Bring your own ukulele and come ready for fun. No charge.

Marimba Ensemble: Gather together once each week and learn and perform repetitive patterns and parts on the various Instruments in our ensemble. Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm. $15 per class.

Chorus: Mondays at 1:00. Join others who love to sing! No charge.

 

Writing, Reading and Discussion Groups

Writing group: Honoring Your Memories: Tuesdays @ 10:00am-12:00pm.  Topics vary. It may be fiction or based on your own personal life experience. Writing about the past can be especially important for the future generations.

New and Novel Men’s Group: Every Monday at 11:00am. Come join Dr. Scott McKinzie for a unique experience exploring the stories of famous men who made historic contributions that had lasting effects. More importantly, Scott will open up a more meaningful and personal discussion of how we men are or are not inspired by that week’s biographical subject. Every week begins with Scott reading a brief but impressive passage regarding such notables as John Wooden, Mel Brooks, or Fred Rogers. A wonderful opportunity to not only learn more about others but to learn more about yourself. Come join the fun and make new friends!

Book club: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:oo pm. Titles and descriptions listed inside this newsletter.

 

Games

CARD GAMES (no charge unless otherwise noted)

Bridge: Mondays @ 12:00-3:00 pm ($1 goes toward prizes)

Hand & Foot: Mondays @ 10:00-12:00pm

Pinochle: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays @ 12:30-3:00pm

Texas Hold ‘Em: Fridays @ 12:00pm ($5.00 buy-in)

Whist: Fridays @ 10:00am

Mah Jongg: Fridays @ 12:00pm

Mexican Train: Thursdays @1:30

 

Services

Footcare with Gaia Mather, ND: By appointment only every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. See front desk for sign up. $40. (please bring 2 towels with you)

Attorney Consultations with Nicole Sakys from Edgel Law Group, specializing in Estate Planning, POA, Wills, Trusts and more. Receive a one-time complimentary meeting offered every first Wednesday of the month. See front desk for sign up.

 

Specific Populations

Memories in the Making (MIMS). Every Thursday at 1:00pm. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, this is an opportunity for those living with mild to moderate dementia to engage socially and reminisce about meaningful life moments through the process of watercolor painting. No prior art experience is necessary! Trained facilitators, Kate McKinzie and Anne McKinney, will assist individuals to communicate through drawing and/or painting their feelings, memories, stories and more.

Table Tennis for Parkinsons: Every Tuesday 1:00-2:30pm. If you or a loved one has Parkinsons, please join us for Table Tennis. No cost to play and is a great way to get exercise and meet new friends.

 

Support Groups

Parkinsons Support Group: Every 2nd Thursday of the month 1:30-2:30pm. For you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinsons disease, join us for a support group to share, learn and connect with others navigating Parkinsons.

Caregiver Support Group: Every 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30-2:30pm. We welcome you as a current or past caregiver to a place of peace. Come to hear and tell stories, relax, renew and enjoy time with other caregivers. Co-facilitated by Anne Moore and Lyn Ruffner. If your loved one is mobile and comfortable traveling, they are welcome to join us at the center. They will be attended in another area by Lyn during that hour.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 1:00-2:30pm. Begins April 1st. A safe place for caregivers and loved ones of people with dementia to develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings/needs/concerns, and learn about community resources. Facilitated by Scott and Kate McKinzie.