Senior Recreation Fall Activities 2013

Fall 2013

Senior Recreation A must for 55+• JoinusforaMetroMoverWalk,page7• Findseniorclassesatcommunitycenters,pages26-29• Focusonfitness,purchaseaSeniorActivePassatMt.Scott,page26

Registeron-lineatwww.PortlandParks.org CommissionerNickFish503-823-PLAY[7529] DirectorMikeAbbatéRegisteron-lineatwww.PortlandParks.org CommissionerAmandaFritz503-823-PLAY DirectorMikeAbbaté

Portland Parks & Recreation

2 Senior Recreation 503.823.4328

Program Supervisor: Kristine CanhamRecreation Leader: Kay-Lani MunroSenior Center Project: Jane Doyle

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Biking ..................................................4-5Golf ......................................................... 5Hiking ................................................6-10Ethnic Supper Club .............................. 11Intergenerational Trips ......................... 11Excursions ........................................12-17Outreach ............................................... 17Music................................................18-19Rose City Singers ................................ 19Elm Court / Downtown ..................20-21Hollywood .......................................22-23Neighborhood House .....................24-25IRCO ................................................... 25

Community Centers ........................26-29 Charles Jordan ................................... 26 East Portland ..................................... 27 Matt Dishman .................................... 27 Montavilla .......................................... 27 Mt. Scott ............................................ 26 Multnomah Art Center ..................... 28 Peninsula ............................................ 28 Sellwood............................................. 28 Southwest ........................................... 29 St. Johns ............................................. 29 Woodstock ......................................... 29

View and register for classes on-line at www.PortlandParks.org or call the

Customer Service Center at 503.823.2525. Winter 2013November 12

Fall 2013August 12

CALENDARScholarships / Financial AssistanceCity of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance, can receive partial scholarships for Portland Parks & Recreation programs. Scholarship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, call 503.823.4328.

Senior Recreation Has a New LookClasses that Senior Recreation previously pro-grammed in Portland Parks & Recreation Com-munity Centers will now be programmed by each individual site and appear in detail in their program guides. The Senior Recreation program guide will have a listing of senior courses by site along with site contact information. See pages 26 – 29.

Senior Recreation will program the following courses and they will appear in the Senior Rec-reation program guide as you are accustomed to seeing them:• Hiking• Biking• Golf• Van Trips• Ethnic Supper Club• Piano & Music Theory• Rose City Singers• IRCO exercise• Elm Court Meals on Wheels courses• Hollywood Senior Center courses• Neighborhood House Senior Center courses

There may be an increase in pricing. We real-ize that many people are on limited incomes and even a slight increase can be a hardship. PP&R offers scholarships and if you are in financial need please contact Senior Recreation or the site offering the course for possible assistance.

Thank you for your continued support of the Senior Recreation program,

Kristine CanhamSenior Recreation Program Supervisor

CHANGESINOURPROGRAMGUIDESenior RecreationTelephone: 503.823.4328Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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CLASS&TRIPLOCATIONS

For bus lines, schedules & route information, call Tri-Met at 503-238-RIDE (7433)Meals on Wheels sites (formerly Loaves & Fishes)

For additional meal sites call 503.736.6325

Charles Jordan Community Center 503.823.36319009 N Foss, 97203

Cherry Blossom Center, 503.256.2381740 SE 106th, 97216

Community Music Center, 503.823.31773350 SE Francis, 97202

Clark Center, 503.953.8150 2740 SE Powell, 97202

East Portland Community Center503.823.3450740 SE 106th, 97216

Eastmoreland Golf Course, 503.775.29002425 SE Bybee Blvd.

Elm Court Center, 503.953.82041032 SW Main, 97205

First Congregational Church, 503.228.72191126 SW Park Ave, 97205

Glenhaven Parking LotNE 82nd & Siskiyou, 97220

Hollywood Senior Center, 503.288.83031820 NE 40th, 97212

IRCO Center, 503.234.154110301 NE Glisan, 97220

Lents Center, 503.953.820610325 SE Holgate # 121, 97266

Matt Dishman Community Center503.823.367377 NE Knott, 97212

Montavilla Community Center503.823.41018219 NE Glisan, 97220

Mt. Scott Community Center, 503.823.31835530 SE 72nd, 97206

Multnomah Arts Center, 503.823.27877688 SW Capitol Hwy., 97219

NE Multicultural Senior Center503.988.54705325 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., 97232

Neighborhood House Senior Center503.244.52047688 SW Capitol Hwy., 97219

Peninsula Park Community Center503.823.3620700 N Rosa Parks Way, 97217

Rite Aid Parking Lot 5431 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy., 97221

Sellwood Community Center, 503.823.31951436 SE Spokane, 97202

SE Multicultural Senior Center503.988.63004610 SE Belmont, 97215

Southwest Community Center503.823.28406820 SW 45th, 97219

St. Johns Community Center, 503.823.31928427 N Central, 97203

Thelma Skelton Center503.953.82093925 SE Milwaukie, 97202

Two Rivers Center, 503.953.82019009 N Foss, 97203

Woodstock Community Center503.823.36335905 SE 43rd Ave., 97206



Biking Is Back Take a slow-paced, enjoyable & social ride on Portland’s paved car-free roads. Comfortable & stable three-wheeled bicycles will be ready & waiting. Helmets provided; please bring water.

Prerequisite: For all rides you must be able to comfortably get on & off a bike several times for proper bike adjustment & have the ability to push a bike uphill if you are unable to ride a section of the trail.

Location: Meet at Portland Parks & Recreation’s maintenance yard, 5669 SE 136th. Located between Foster & Harold, on the west side of the street, 1/4 block from the entrance to the Spring- water Trail. Park at the yard inside the first set of gates. Restrooms available.

Leaders: Fran Daggett, Roberta Foxley, Vee Milton, Lois Scowcroft, Susan Turner, Ralph Pasqualini

Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ride time for bike adjustment.

Cost: $8

BIKING

Biking Orientation & Ride Fitting the bike is essential to having a successful, enjoyable ride. Find out where the seat, back-rest & handlebars best suit you. Learn how & when to effectively use hand gears, enabling you to conserve energy & ride longer. Discover the use of hand brakes & their importance on hill & corners. Orientation will also cover trail & street etiquette, hand signals & safety accessories.

Day/Time: Monday 9:00 am - 11:30 am Date/#: August 26 402339

Beginning Bike Ride Prerequisite: Must have ridden a bike in the past or taken the biking orientation.

Day/Time: Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Date/#: August 20 402346 Date/#: August 27 402347 Date/#: Sept. 10 402348 Date/#: Sept. 17 402349 Date/#: Sept. 24 402350 Date/#: Oct. 1 411625 Date/#: Oct. 8 411626

Intermediate Bike Ride Prerequisite: 1 beginning bike ride is a require-ment - 3 beginning rides are recommended.

Date/Time: Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Date/#: August 22 402359 Date/#: August 29 402360 Date/#: Sept. 12 402361 Date/#: Sept. 19 402362 Date/#: Sept. 26 402363 Date/#: Oct. 3 411630 Date/#: Oct. 10 411631

Biking is Back is made available by a grant/partnership with the Bureau of Transportation and

Portland Parks & Recreation.



Portland Sunday Parkways Enjoy 6-8 mile traffic free routes filled with surprises, performers, physical activity & food. A longer pre-registered ride will be followed by free 20 minute rides (sign up at our booth).

Prerequisite & Arrival: listed on page 4

DayTime: Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Laurelhurst Park Dates: August 25 Cost/#: $8 402337

DayTime: Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: SW Portland Dates: September 29 Cost/#: $8 411636

GOLFBIKING

Beginning Golf Lessons Fore! Want to improve your golf game? Here’s your chance! Lower your score using your pres-ent swing. Printed instructional material will be provided. Bring clubs or you can rent a set from the Eastmoreland Pro Shop for $15. If it’s raining, plan on purchasing range balls.

Instructor: Larry Fleckenstein Assistant: Pete Castaneda Location: Eastmoreland Golf Course 2425 SE Bybee Blvd. Cost: $25

Beginning Golf Lessons Day/Time: Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:30 am Dates/#: Sept. 3 - Sept. 24 402625

Intermediate Golf Lessons Day/Time: Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Dates/#: Sept. 3 - Sept. 24 402626

Golf Trip Fairways, friends & fresh air. Need a foursome to play with? Tee off at one of Oregon or Washing-ton’s finest complexes. Play 9 holes on well-main-tained courses with beautiful settings. Explore new territories. Bring money for green fees & lunch. The destination will be determined 1 week prior to the trip.

Trip Leaders: Vic Harris & Bob Mason

Meeting location: Glenhaven Park parking lot (next to Madison HS) on the corner of NE 82nd & Siskiyou.

Day/Time: Monday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Date: August 26 Cost/#: $12 402630

Day/Time: Monday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Date: September 30 Cost/#: $12 402631

FUN Bike Rides Day/Time: Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $10/ride

Main City Park Picnic – 8 mile rideEnjoy a ride with a break for a picnic in Gresh-am’s 21.6 acre park. There are picnic tables so you only need to pack your picnic lunch.

Date/#: August 21 411632 Date/#: Sept. 11 411633

Hogan Road Trailhead – 12 mile rideChallenge yourself to a longer ride? Head to-ward Boring & turn around at the Hogan Road Trailhead. Bring a snack. Prerequisite: established intermediate rider who easily keeps up.

Date/#: Sept 25 411634

We are very fortunate in the City of Portland to have the great services in Portland Parks & Recreation, especially Senior Recreation. With such active programs as hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, one has opportunities to boost not only one’s physical self but also mentally and emotionally. Thank you Fran D.



For our withdrawal & refund policy, see page 33.

The Senior Recreation hiking program is a progressive 3-level program, starting with the Metro Movers who walk the metropolitan area. As individuals gain strength & endurance they may choose to qualify & move on to longer & more difficult hikes out of the city with Hike for Health & Wilderness Hikes.

TransportationMetro Movers are responsible for their own transportation & meet at the designated parking place. A detailed description of the meeting place will be mailed with the confirmation receipt.

Hike for Health & Wilderness Hikes meet at NE 82nd & Siskiyou. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Park facing 82nd Ave.

Miles/ElevationMiles are given for a round trip, except for loop or shuttle hikes, which are one-way.

Elevation is cumulative elevation gain, adding all uphill portions of the hike.

Walking & Hiking Orientation Join this fun & energetic group of seniors. Orien-tation is for the beginning to the advanced hiker. Receive information that helps you have a suc-cessful outdoor experience. Day/Time: Monday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location: East Portland Community Ctr. 740 SE 106th Dates: September 23 Cost/#: Free 409517

Easy, pleasant, neighborhood walks. The health benefits are numerous, includ-ing reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes & obesity. Walking with a group provides the added benefits of a valuable support network.

There will be 2 strolls each week! Tuesday strolls are slower paced, while Wednesday strolls move slightly faster. Strolls showcase Portland’s great neighborhoods & are offered weekly beginning May 14 through early October. Strolls begin at 10:00 am at a location along TriMet routes.

Contact Donna Green at (503) 823-6114 or [email protected] for more information.

FREE!!Senior Strolls Program

HIKINGINFORMATION

Inclement WeatherIf any of the Portland Public Schools are closed or delayed in opening because of weather, the hike that day is cancelled.

Save the Date20th Annual Walkers & Hikers Potluck

Wednesday, December 11th11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Matt Dishman Community Center77 NE Knott



Metro MoversEnjoy the natural beauty within the city & nearby.

Prerequisite: Must be able to walk a 20-minute mile (on uneven surfaces) without shortness of breath. Please sign up for walks that you are confident you can complete.

Requirement: The group stays together & no participant walks in front of the leader or falls behind the sweep.

To advance to Hike for Health, you must go on the Hike for Health Qualifier or a moderate Metro Mover.

A detailed description of the meeting locations will be mailed with your confirmation.

Mondays & Fridays 10 am - 12 pm Pre-registration required Fee: $3.00 per hike

MondayWalk Leaders: Betsy Riddell, Suzanne Hughes & Paula Yocum

# Date Bar Code Destination Meeting Place Rated 9/30 409515 Hike for Health Qualifier Mt. Tabor Park SE 60th Moderate 1 9/30 409424 Tickle Creek Trail Sandy, OR Easy 2 10/7 409429 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Ridgefield, WA. Moderate 3 10/14 409425 Lacamas Heritage Trail Vancouver Easy 4 10/21 409432 Lloyd Art Walk NE Multnomah Blvd. Easy 5 10/28 409430 Moulton Falls Park Yacolt, WA. Difficult 6 11/4 409426 Reed College & Ginkgo Trees SE Bybee Blvd. Moderate 11/11 Veterans Day 7 11/18 409427 Wallace Park & NW Portland NW 25th Moderate 8 11/25 409428 Fanno Creek Greenway SW Denney Road Easy

9 9/27 409415 Lower Salmon River Mt. Hood Moderate10 10/4 409416 Lacamas Lake Park Vancouver Easy11 10/11 409417 Champoeg State Park St. Paul Easy12 10/18 409418 Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge Washougal, WA. Easy13 10/25 409419 Hoyt Arboretum SW Fairview Blvd. Moderate14 11/1 409420 Burnt Bridge Creek Trail Vancouver, WA Easy15 11/8 409422 Tryon Creek State Park SW Terwilliger Blvd. Moderate16 11/15 409423 Glendoveer Fitness Trail NE Glisan Easy17 11/22 409431 Mt. Tabor Park SE 60th Moderate

Walk Leaders: Lois Scowcroft, Roberta Foxley & Margaret BennettFriday

# Date Bar Code Destination Meeting Place Rated

HIKING



HIKING

Instructors: Ken Ritoch, Pat McLaughlin, Tuesday Fee: $16.00 per hike Charles McCarthy & Carolyn BuhlThe Pacific NW is a hiker’s dream. Experience a variety of new & inspiring sites such as spectacular moun-tain views, fields of wildflowers, forest solitude, picturesque streams, awesome waterfalls & ocean beaches. New hikers must attend a moderate Metro Movers for a skill level assessment before going on Hike for Health & are encouraged to attend the Orientation. Hiking boots required.

# Bar Code Date & Destination Miles/Elev. Time 409517 9/23 Orientation (East Portland Community Ctr., 740 SE 106th) 1:30 pm - 3 pm

1 414129 9/24 Bird Creek Meadow (Mt. Adams) 6-lp/1000 8 am - 6 pm Difficult. Pass through many stream-laced wildflower meadows, cross over Crooked Creek, up to a spectacular cliff edge viewpoint on the east side of Mt. Adams.

2 414130 10/1 Coldwater Trail (Castle Rock, WA) 7-rt/100 8 am - 6 pm Moderate. Walk along this new lake created by the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. See how nature is renewing itself.

3 414131 10/8 PCT to Zigzag Canyon (Mt. Hood) 4.4 rt/500 8 am - 5 pm Easy. Limit 12. Begin at Timberline Lodge with its views of glaciers, deep valleys & moraines with seasonal wildflowers. Views of Mt. Jefferson & the Three Sisters.

4 414133 10/15 Surveyors Ridge (Off HWY 35) 6.8-rt/600 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. The landscape varies from forest to open grassy slopes & meadows to rocky outcroppings with magnificent views of Mt. Hood & the Hood River Valley.

5 414134 10/22 Hawk Mt. (Estacada) 6-rt/800 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Rhododendron, lichen-draped mountain hemlock, bear grass & huckleberry bushes line this trail to a 1940’s federally protected lookout cabin with magnificent views.

6 414135 10/29 Champoeg Park (Donald) 6.5-rt/200 8 am - 4 pm Easy. Hike through a state heritage area along the Willamette River. We might see geese or a blue heron. There is also a stand of 4-foot thick cottonwoods & wildflowers in season.

7 414136 11/5 Riverside Trail (Estacada) 4.5-1w/300 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Enjoy a classic old-growth forest with Douglas fir & hemlock, vine maple & Oregon grape. This trail parallels the beautiful Clackamas River.

8 414137 11/12 Tamanawas Falls (Off HWY 35) 5-rt/500 8 am – 5 pm Easy. A mountain forest trail carpeted with wildflowers in season. Hike along the mossy- banked Cold Spring Creek on our way to a 100-foot waterfall.

9 414138 11/19 Clackamas River (Estacada) 7-rt/1000 8 am - 5 pm Difficult. Limit 12. This up & down trail follows the Clackamas River. There are white- water viewpoints from the forest, as well as hidden beaches where you might see a salmon.

10 414139 12/3 Huckleberry Trail (Molalla) 6.5-rt/500 8 am - 4 pm Moderate. The Molalla River has cut a canyon into the Columbia bassalt revealing some beautiful rock out croppings with a diversity of wildlife.

Hike for Health

KEY: 1w = one-way shuttle hike; 1p = loop hike; rt = round trip hike (out & back)



HIKING

# Bar Code Date & Destination Miles/Elev. Time 409517 9/23 Orientation (East Portland Community Ctr., 740 SE 106th) 1:30 pm - 3 pm

11 414140 9/25 Timothy Lake (Mt. Hood) 7.8-rt/200 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Starting at sapphire Little Crater Lake, the trail follows the forested north shoreline of one of the Cascades’ largest scenic reservoirs to Meditation Point.

12 414141 10/2 Blue Lake (Carson, WA) 6.8-rt/900 8 am - 6 pm Moderate. Limit 12. View seven lakes through meadows of heather and huckleberries. Hike to sapphire Blue Lake surrounded in fall colors.

13 414142 10/9 Bull of the Woods (Estacada) 6.6-rt/980 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Limit 12. Visit a fire lookout with spectacular views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson & Three Finger Jack.

14 414143 10/16 Junction Lake (Carson, WA) 5.2-rt/700 8 am - 6 pm Easy. Limit 12. Follow the East Crater Trail through the alpine meadows of Indian Heaven Wilderness to the lake while enjoying the fall colors.

15 414144 10/23 Cigar Lake (Estacada) 5-rt/600 8 am - 6 pm Easy. Enjoy the fall colors of a high-elevation forest enroute to a scenic lakeshore. Pass by Top Lake on the return to Olallie Lake.

16 414145 10/30 Elk Meadows (Mt. Hood) 6.8-rt/1400 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Limit 12. A scenic high mountain hike to a rustic shelter amidst the meadows, fall colors & wind-dwarfed pines.

17 414146 11/6 Observation Peak (Carson, WA) 6.8-rt/1518 8 am - 5 pm Difficult. Limit 12. Climb to several mountain viewpoints including an old lookout site with views from Mt. Jefferson to Mt. Rainier.

18 414147 11/13 Eagle Creek (OR Gorge) 7-rt/700 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Spectacular canyon and creek-side trails with views of Punchbowl & Metlako Falls in route to High Bridge. The hike encounters narrow pathways high on the side of canyon walls and rock-hopping creek crossings.

19 414148 11/20 Triple Falls (OR Gorge) 7.5-rt/1100 8 am - 4 pm Moderate. Pass near/under 4 waterfalls on this steep uphill hike with views of the Gorge.

20 414149 12/4 Silver Creek Falls (Salem I-5) 6-lp/600 8 am - 6 pm Moderate. Enjoy eight waterfalls and giant firs on a loop hike in a pristine river canyon. Rest & lunch at the rustic log visitor center and enjoy the fireplace in winter.

Instructors: John Doyle, John Rogers & Wednesday Fee: $16.00 per hike Bill HausmanAll Wednesday hikes are proven favorites & will be repeated seasonally. Hike some of the most beautiful areas of Mt. Hood, the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area & coastal regions. New hikers must attend a moderate Metro Movers for a skill level assessment before going on Hike for Health & are encouraged to attend the Orientation. Hiking boots required.

Hike for Health

Senior Recreation hikes operate under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service.



HIKING

Instructors: Ken Ritoch, Roger Schmierbach, Thursday Fee: $18.00 per hike Dennis Jones, Charles McCarthy & Sue CanfieldPrerequisite: New hikers must attend both a moderate Metro Movers & Hike for Health to receive a skill level assessment before moving onto Wilderness Hikes & are encouraged to attend Orientation.

# Bar Code Date & Destination Miles/Elev. Time 1 414150 9/26 Ptarmigan Trail (Cougar, WA) 6.5-rt/1000 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Pass through a forest on the way up Mt. St. Helens to a large lava flow. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood & Mt. Adams

2 414151 10/3 Lemei Rock (Carson, WA) 6.8-rt/1600 8 am - 5 pm Difficult. Limit 12. Indian Heaven Wilderness. A steep hike through Douglas fir to a viewpoint of Sawtooth Mt., Mt. Ranier, Goat Rocks & Mt. Adams. Pass by Bird Mt. cliffs & Cultus Lake to Lemei Rock & an overlook of Lake Wapiki.

3 414152 10/10 Hawk Mt. (Estacada) 9 rt/1100 8 am - 6 pm Difficult. Climb into a lichen-draped mountain hemlock forest with huckleberries & mushrooms. View six mountains from Hawk Mt. lookout cabin.

4 414153 10/17 Timothy Lake PCT (Mt. Hood) 9.5-rt/200 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Pass through a wildflower meadow with a view of Mt. Hood. Pass by an art- esian spring as we enter an old growth forest. Walk along the lake to Meditation Point.

5 414154 10/24 Stahlman Point (Detroit) 6-rt/1400 8 am - 5 pm Difficult. A hike on the south side of Detroit reservoir which travels through a mossy forest to a formal lookout site facing Mt. Jefferson.

6 414155 10/31 Surveyor’s Ridge (Mt. Hood) 9 rt/1000 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. The landscape varies from forest to open grassy slopes & meadows to rocky outcroppings with magnificent views of Mt. Hood & the Hood River Valley.

7 414156 11/7 Dry Creek (Carson, WA) 7.6 rt/300 8 am - 5 pm Easy. Follow an old railroad bed, along a mossy fern covered section of Dry Creek, just outside of Trapper Creek Wilderness.

8 414157 11/14 Eagle Creek (OR Gorge) 7 rt/600 8 am - 4 pm Moderate. Enjoy this spectacular trail of cedars, mossy maples, yellow monkey flowers & maidenhair ferns. Pass three waterfalls & cross over a colossal Gorge bridge.

9 414158 11/21 Angels Rest - Wahkeena Falls (OR Gorge) 6.4 1w/1700 8 am - 4 pm Difficult. Hike through a mosaic of forest types that pass by 100-foot Coopey Falls on the way to a rocky bluff with views of the gorge. On the way down pass Wahkeena Springs & Fairy Falls in route to Wahkeena Falls.

10 414159 12/5 Silver Falls (Salem) 7.2 lp/600 8 am - 5 pm Moderate. Wind through this beautiful forest canyon. Witness a shimmering silver curtain as you pass behind three of the ten stunning waterfalls.

Wilderness Hikes

KEY: 1w = one-way shuttle hike; 1p = loop hike; rt = round trip hike (out & back)



INTERGENERATIONALTRIPS

Intergenerational trips are not included in the 3-trip limit.

k Wheelchair accessible trip, refer to the bot-tom of page 12 for Mobility Rating Guide

For You & Your GrandchildETHNICSUPPERCLUB

Ethnic Supper Club Expand your knowledge of cultures & tastes in a social setting. A specially arranged assortment al-lows you to try more dishes than you would nor-mally get from a single entree. Fee includes meal & gratuity; alcoholic beverages may be purchased at your own additional expense.

Instructor: Merry Enriquez

Meet at Brazil Grill – Churrascaria Location: 1201 S.W. 12th, 97205 DayTime: Friday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dates: October 18 Cost/#: $38 411861

Meet at Petisco - Seafood Paella, a little slice of Europe Location: 1411 NE Broadway, 97232 DayTime: Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dates: November 4 Cost/#: $30 411862

Meet at Shandong - Cuisine of Northern China Location: 3724 NE Broadway, 97232 DayTime: Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dates: December 2 Cost: $28 411863

k++ Lake View Farms & PicnicPerfect pumpkins await you just a train & boat ride away. It’s a pumpkin harvest adventure with a hay maze, farm animals & the scent of autumn! Bring a lunch. Fee includes admission & pump-kins. For ages 4 & up. Please note: this is a statewide inservice day for all students.

Day/Time: Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Mt Scott Community Center 5530 SE 72nd Dates: October 11 Cost/#: $13 411857

++ Living History at Fort Vancouver & BeachesStep back in time to 1850’s fort life. The holiday season is approaching & everyone is preparing for the festivities. Learn what it might have been like to celebrate Christmas with the McLoughlin Family. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Bring $5 cash admission & money for restaurant lunch on the Columbia River.

Day/Time: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: East Portland Community Ctr. 740 SE 106th Dates: December 7 Cost/#: $8 411858



EXCURSIONS

Trips depart promptly at the scheduled time. Van will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Participants must meet at pickup location & travel on the van. Return times are approx.

For bus routes call Tri-Met at 503-238-RIDE (7433). Tri-Met Lift or Medical Transport riders, please make arrival time 15 min. prior to departure & pick-up time 15 min. later than the published return time.

If you use a wheelchair, motorized scooter, walker or are in need of special assistance, please contact Senior Recreation.

k Wheelchair accessible trip.Please reference the Mobility Rating Guide below when choosing trips.

++ #1 Cedar Creek Grist Mill & Rosie’s Restaurant Get a working tour of this 1876 water powered National Historic Landmark in Washington State where grain is still ground into flour or livestock feed by way of huge pulleys & belts. Heavily wooded & beautiful stream enjoys salmon counts in the fall, doing the same thing today as it did over a hundred years ago. Photog-raphers will want to bring cameras to capture the scenic beauty of the mill & covered bridge. Bring $4 cash admission & money for lunch in Wood-land, WA. Freshly milled corn & flour available for purchase.

Day/Time: Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: Lents Center 10325 SE 104th Dates: October 1 Cost/#: $20 411701

++ #2 Cedar Creek Grist Mill & Rosie’s Restaurant Day/Time: Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: NE Multicultural Senior Ctr. 5325 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Dates: October 10 Cost/#: $20 411702

k++ #1 OPR Coastal Primate Sanctuary & Masthead RestaurantOn a secluded 28 acres in Longview, WA lifetime care for rescue primates is guaranteed among the fir trees surrounded by nature. Privately tour the humane & enriching environment called home for unwanted, orphaned or crippled monkeys that originated from private owners, government agencies & a life of research. Bring $10 cash or check for tour & money for a late lunch.

Day/Time: Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: SE Multicultural Senior Ctr. 4610 SE Belmont Dates: October 3 Cost/#: $20 411700

k++ #2 OPR Coastal Primate Sanctuary & Masthead Restaurant Day/Time: Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Charles Jordan CC 9009 N Foss Dates: October 8 Cost/#: $20 411703

Mobility Rating Guide

k Accessible to those using walkers,wheelchairs & motorized scooters

Must be able to maneuver:+ Door to Door Destinations

++ Continuous Standing & Walking

+++ Stairs, Inclines, Distance

Best kept secret in Portland is now getting posi-tive exposure and lots of demand. Don C.



You may register for a maximum of 3 trips between 8/12 & 8/18.On 8/19 you may register or waitlist for as many additional trips as you wish.

++ #1 Fruit Loop & Sixth Street Bistro It’s apple, pear & pumpkin season in Hood River, Oregon’s premier fruit growing region. Tour the Oregon side of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, stopping at local farms & fruit stands along the way. Bring money for purchases & lunch in Hood River, promoting locally grown & naturally raised products.

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Location: Elm Court Center 1032 SW Main Dates: October 15 Cost/#: $30 411704

++ #2 Fruit Loop & Sixth Street Bistro Day/Time: Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Location: Peninsula Community Center 700 N Rosa Parks Way Dates: October 29 Cost/#: $30 411706

++ Aurora Colony Museum, Quilt Show & White Rabbit BakeryThe Aurora Colony Historical Society celebrates golden memories with the 41st Annual Quilt Show. Enjoy new, vintage & antique quilts, watch quilting demonstrations & visit the country store. Trip includes time for antique shopping in the Antique Capitol of the World. Bring $6 admis-sion to museum, money for lunch & purchases.

Day/Time: Thursday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: Thelma Skelton Center 3925 SE Milwaukie Dates: October 17 Cost/#: $20 411776

EXCURSIONS

+++ Aurora Antiques, Emma Walk & Scatter Creek CafeThe Aurora Colony Historical Society guides you on a new five-square-block walk visiting shops & historic sites to discover Aurora’s past through stories & photographs. You’ll enjoy this unique town & people (like Emma!) who lived here on a tour as well as antique shopping on your own. Bring $4 admission & money for lunch & pur-chases.

Day/Time: Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NE 40th Dates: October 22 Cost/#: $20 411780



++ Lelooska Native American Program & North Fork GrilleFamily songs, dances, stories & NW coast mag-nificent masks come to life in the glimmering firelight of the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) ceremonial house. The Lelooska Museum located in Ariel, WA, houses an immense collection of artifacts from many regions, a replica fur trade store & a gift shop. Fee includes admission; bring money for lunch overlooking the Lewis River.

Day/Time: Tuesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: St Johns Community Center 8327 N Central Dates: November 12 Cost/#: $26 411829

k Wheelchair accessible trip.Please reference the Mobility Rating Guide on page 12 when choosing trips.

k+ Haunted Halloween Drive & Oregon Culinary InstituteLet us haunt you on a daylight driving tour of local homes who scare up the season with maca-bre decor & ghouls aplenty. Fee includes three-course lunch prepared by professional culinary arts students at Oregon Culinary Institute. Driv-ing tour includes destinations in east Portland.

Day/Time: Thursday 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Location: Neighborhood House Senior Ctr. 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Dates: October 31 Cost/#: $26 411784

k+ Architectural Heritage Center & Albertina KerrVisit the place where reverence for vintage buildings & salvaged treasures preserve the architectural heritage of our region in the oldest commercial building of Portland’s Grand Avenue Historic District. Current exhibits tell the story of the rise, fall & re-birth of the streetcar in our city & other collections. Bring $3 cash & money for lunch at Albertina Kerr with time to shop consignment & thrift stores!

Day/Time: Thursday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: Montavilla Community Center 8219 NE Glisan Dates: November 7 Cost/#: $14 411782

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k++ Cannon Beach Peruse art galleries, souvenir shops & candy stores along Main Street at the north end of town at your own pace. Dine, walk on the beach or browse boutiques all day. Bring money for lunch on your own & purchases. We’ll make an optional 30-minute stop at Tolovana upon arrival for accessible beach access.

Day/Time: Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Location: East Portland Community Center 740 SE 106th Dates: October 24 Cost/#: $30 411781

Scholarships / Financial AssistanceCity of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance, can receive partial to complete scholarships. Scholarship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, call 503-823-4328.



You may register for a maximum of 3 trips between 8/12 & 8/18.On 8/19 you may register or waitlist for as many additional trips as you wish.

k++ Woodburn Outlet Stores & Elmer’sThe ultimate outlet shopping destination awaits you! Avoid traffic, crowds & parking, while get-ting the best deals. Visit a multitude of stores in a single stop! Receive a VIP discount coupon book & hours of shopping. Stop on the way down & sample quality Oregon-made roasted nuts & candies at the Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory. Bring money for purchases, lunch on your own or lunch with the group.

Day/Time: Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Lents Center 10325 SE Holgate Dates: November 19 Cost/#: $18 411830

+++ Mystery Thrift & Lunch It’s a bargain hunter’s dream! Plan for a day of thrifty shopping. Destinations may include ga-rage sales, estate & rummage sales & thrift stores. Prepare to haggle, hound & shop until you drop (or time runs out). Dine at a neighborhood favorite along the way. Bring money for lunch & bargains.

Day/Time: Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: Mt Scott Community Center 5530 SE 72nd Dates: November 8 Cost/#: $14 411823

EXCURSIONS

Helpline The Multnomah County Aging & Disability Service’s (ADS) 24-Hour Helpline provides specialized information & assistance by tele-phone, the internet, or in-office, to seniors & adults with disabilities. Needs could include: long-term care, financial assistance, in-home support, counseling, & more. Interven-tion services are available after hours on an urgent-need basis. 503-988-3646 (Voice), or 503-988-3683 (TTY)

k+ Holiday Gala & Sylvan Zoo HouseCreativity is ageless amid the costumes, scenery, choreography & music of Northwest Senior Theatre performing their annual production at Alpenrose Dairy. Come prepared to be enter-tained as local seniors make your holiday season sparkle & ring. Bring $5 admission & money for lunch before the show.

Day/Time: Thursday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Matt Dishman Community Ctr. 77 NE Knott Dates: November 21 Cost/#: $14 411843



k Wheelchair accessible trip.Please reference the Mobility Rating Guide on page 12 when choosing trips.

EXCURSIONS

Excursion reservations are not transferable if there is a waiting list for the trip.

See page 33 for Withdrawal & Refunds.

k+ #1 Holiday Tea Luncheon & Ridgefield Wildlife DriveTake tea with the pleasure of leisure, conversation & company at Myrtle’s Tea House in downtown Ridgefield. Four-course tea lunch includes red & green savories, sorbet, sandwiches, soup, scones, fresh fruit & delectable sweets with luncheon & holiday teas. Fee includes tea & gratuity. All items contain dairy. Tea followed by slow drive in wildlife refuge for winter bird-spotting.

Day/Time: Thursday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Elm Court Center 1032 SW Main Dates: December 12 Cost/#: $42 411705

k+ #2 Holiday Tea Luncheon & Ridgefield Wildlife Drive

Day/Time: Sunday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Matt Dishman Community Ctr. 77 NE Knott Dates: December 15 Cost/#: $42 411775

k++ Plaid Tidings & Gustav’sBroadway Rose Theatre stages a holiday revue with a 1960s quartet putting a little harmony into a discordant world. Fee includes ticket; bring money for an early dinner in Tigard.

Day/Time: Thursday 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Location: East Portland Community Ctr. 740 SE 106th Dates: December 5 Cost/#: $38 411844

k+ Pittock Mansion & Oregon Culinary Institute Nestled high in the west hills of Portland, see this 1914 landmark as the Pittocks themselves saw it, all dressed up for the holidays! Beautiful surprises are around every corner & on decorated trees galore. Fee includes three-course lunch prepared by professional culinary arts students. Bring $7 for admission to Pittock Mansion.

Day/Time: Tuesday 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Location: Sellwood Community Center 1436 SE Spokane Dates: December 10 Cost/#: $26 411783



EXCURSIONSYou may register for a maximum of 3 trips between 8/12 & 8/18.

On 8/19 you may register or waitlist for as many additional trips as you wish.

k++ Hallie Ford Museum of Art & Cafe at the Capitol Get acquainted with this museum’s university affiliation on a docent’s tour through permanent & private collections. See several hundred Native American baskets & explore their wonderful ex-amples of Ancient, European, Middle Eastern & Asian art, with an emphasis on regional art. Fee includes admission; bring money for lunch at the Oregon State Capitol building.

Day/Time: Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Peninsula Community Center 700 N Rosa Park Way Dates: December 19 Cost/#: $23 411847

k++ Holiday Music & Capitol Building Tour & Chalet RestaurantHoliday music of student choirs fills the state capitol rotunda every December; listen in & seal the tradition with a guided walk through the building. Tour highlights history of the State Capitol, Oregon & the Legislative process. Bring money for late breakfast or early lunch enroute to Salem.

Day/Time: Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Southwest Community Center 6820 SW 45th Dates: December 17 Cost/#: $20 411854

Senior Recreation Outreach SR offers an outreach program designed to assist multicultural & non-English-speak-ing senior groups in becoming familiar with Portland Parks & Recreation’s pro-cesses & programs. Our objective is that all seniors feel welcomed & comfortable in registering & joining in the citywide courses offered. For additional information call 503.823.4328.

OUTREACH



All piano classes are held at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis.Instructor George Cheshier has a Master of Science in Teaching in Music &

extensive performance history.

No class week of Thanksgiving

Beginning Piano Comfortable small class setting in state of the art piano lab explores the elements of rhythm, melody & harmony. Learn to read music & play popular songs on full size digital pianos. Students need to have ac-cess to a piano or keyboard to practice at home. Please bring $10 for lesson book. Day/Time: Thursday 9:00 am - 9:55 am Dates: October 3 - December 12 Cost/#: $58 411745

Day/Time: Thursday 11:00 am - 11:55 am Dates: October 3 - December 12 Cost/#: $58 411684

Day/Time: Tuesday 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm Dates: October 1 - December 10 Cost/#: $58 411686

Day/Time: Friday 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm Dates: October 4 - December 13 Cost/#: $58 411688

Day/Time: Friday 10:00 am - 10:55 am Dates: October 4 - December 13 Cost/#: $58 411690

Day/Time: Friday 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm Dates: October 4 - December 13 Cost/#: $58 411691

Day/Time: Friday 11:00 am - 11:55 am Dates: October 4 - December 13 Cost/#: $58 411693

Day/Time: Wednesday 10:00 am - 10:55 am Dates: October 2 - December 11 Cost/#: $58 411695

Day/Time: Tuesday 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm Dates: October 1 - December 10 Cost/#: $58 411696

Day/Time: Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:55 am Dates: October 2 - December 11 Cost/#: $58 411697

Day/Time: Wednesday 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm Dates: October 2 - December 11 Cost/#: $58 411698

Day/Time: Thursday 10:00 am - 10:55 am Dates: October 3 - December 12 Cost/#: $58 411699

Continuing Piano New continuing piano students must contact Senior Recreation at 503-823-4328 for placement, prior to registration. Classes are listed in order of difficulty, from the easiest to the most advanced.

MUSIC

Scholarships / Financial AssistanceCity of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance, can receive partial to complete scholarships. Scholarship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, call 503-823-4328.



MUSIC

Rose City Singers Do you like to harmonize with fellow sing-ers? Join this group for a relaxed & social time. Perform old standards & your favorite tunes. Get into the swing of things as you enjoy a lifelong love with new friends. Singers practice for sever-al weeks & then travel to area senior living facili-ties to entertain residents. Registration fee is for August through May. PLEASE NOTE: First day of practice is September 9th. No performances in December.

No practice September 3rd No performances in December

Day/Time: Monday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Director: Richard Reiten Location: First Congregational Church 1126 SW Park Ave. Dates: September 9 - May 26, 2014 Cost/#: $25 382841

If you would like to schedule a performance at your facility call 503-823-4328.

Piano Theory Would you like to know more about the fundamentals? Discover basic principles through the study of key-board harmony, intervals, tonality, chord functions & progressions. Learn to analyze & better understand repertoire. Comprehension & performance ability will increase dramatically. This is the first term of a four term session. Intermediate Piano Theory prerequisite: Must have taken Beginning Piano Theory.

No class the week of Thanksgiving

Beginning Day/Time: Tuesday 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm Dates: October 1 - December 10 Cost/#: $58 414178

Intermediate Day/Time: Wednesday 11:00 am - 11:55 am Dates: October 2 - December 11 Cost/#: $58 414179

ROSECITYSINGERS



ELMCOURT/DOWNTOWN

Low Impact Cardio Comprehensive fitness program using chair & standing exercise designed to improve physical & mental health of every participant. Resistance workout using hand weights & dynabands. You will soon be on the way to improving coordina-tion, cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibil-ity & balance!

Instructor: Brooke Claridge

Day/Time: Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: September 30 - November 4 Cost/#: $15 411790

Day/Time: Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: October 2 - November 6 Cost/#: $15 411791

Day/Time: Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: November 11 - December 16 Cost/#: $15 411793

Day/Time: Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: November 13 - December 18 Cost/#: $15 411794

Qigong: Balance & Breathing Qigong is translated to mean ‘breath work’ or the art of managing breathing to achieve & maintain good health. Easy movements, seated or stand-ing, enhance energy, mobilization, improve joint flexibility & stamina. Regular practice can reduce stress, establish balance & generate a sense of peace.

Instructor: Terry Louie

Day/Time: Tuesday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Dates: October 1 - November 5 Cost/#: $15 411825

Day/Time: Thursday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Dates: October 3 - November 7 Cost/#: $15 411826

Day/Time: Tuesday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Dates: November 12 - December 17 Cost/#: $15 411827

Day/Time: Thursday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Dates: November 14 - December 19 Cost/#: $15 411828

Location: Elm Court Center 1032 SW Main

No class November 28



Yoga in Chairs Designed so almost anyone can participate. Gen-tly works muscles & joints to enhance strength, range of motion, balance & circulation. Reaches beyond typical exercises as it encourages quiet re-flection, proper breathing & better posture. Feel relaxed, refreshed & re-energized.

Instructor: Brooke Claridge

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: October 1 - November 5 Cost/#: $15 411467

Day/Time: Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: October 3 - November 7 Cost/#: $15 411468

Day/Time: Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dates: October 5 - November 9 Cost/#: $15 411471

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: November 12 - December 17 Cost/#: $15 411469

Day/Time: Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dates: November 14 - December 19 Cost/#: $15 411470

Day/Time: Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dates: November 16 - December 21 Cost/#: $15 411472

Yoga Originating in India, this centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes both mind & body. Improve focus, release stress & tension while increasing strength & flexibility. An excellent way to learn to gauge & meet the ever changing demands of daily life.

Instructor: Chad Carver Location: First Congregational Church 1126 SW Park Avenue

Day/Time: Monday 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Dates: September 30 - November 4 Cost/#: $15 411267

Day/Time: Friday 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Dates: October 4 - November 8 Cost/#: $15 411268

No class November 11 Day/Time: Monday 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Dates: November 18 - December 16 Cost/#: $12.50 411269

Day/Time: Friday 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Dates: November 15 - December 20 Cost/#: $15 411270

ELMCOURT/DOWNTOWN

Location: Elm Court Center 1032 SW Main

No class November 28

Golf I.D. CardsAvailable at Rose City Golf Course! For a one-time fee of $10.00, those age 65+ can obtain a required identification card for reduced green fees. To receive a card, bring proof of age to: Rose City Golf Course, 2200 NE 71st (Cross Street is Tillamook), Mon. or Wed. from 1 to 2:30 pm. A map of their loca-tion can be viewed at www.rosecitygc.com. For questions call 503-253-4744.

For golf classes & trips see page 5.

I thank you and the entire Senior Recreation program for the many hours of enjoyment you have given me. John A.



HOLLYWOODSENIORCENTER

Genealogy First Steps Interested in finding out about your ancestors? Go on a fascinating search! Become familiar with on-line & on-site resources. Emphasis is on free & inexpensive ways to access information. Dis-cover how easy it is to find important records & create a sense of family history to share.

No class October 16 Day/Time: Wednesday 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm Instructor: Connie Lenzen Dates: October 2 - November 20 Cost/#: $24.50 411252

Genealogy Moving On What do you do with all the family information you have found? You keep going! Continue with your family history fact finding. Class tailored to the needs of participants & will include two field trips to local area facilities. Participants must have taken Genealogy First Steps.

No class October 16 Day/Time: Wednesday 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm Instructor: Connie Lenzen Dates: October 2 - November 20 Cost/#: $24.50 411256

Genealogy Research & Writing Does your research look like a stack of facts with no story? Pull information out of your documents & weave them into a family history. Record your findings on moments in history, highlight impor-tant events & cherished memories. Prepare a nar-rative on a new topic each week to share with class. Participants must have taken Genealogy First Steps. Class will include one field trip.

No class October 15 Day/Time: Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Instructor: Connie Lenzen Dates: October 1 - November 19 Cost/#: $24.50 411255

Location: Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NE 40th

Beginning Line DanceDiscover beginning steps that facilitate easy learning, gaining the confidence to enjoy this form of movement almost immediately. Turns, walks, grapevines, step touches, heel struts, the count in, syncopation & more are taught with en-thusiasm. It’s Country Time! Please wear smooth soled shoes.

Day/Time: Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Instructor: Joan Schilling Dates: September 26 - November 7 Cost/#: $17.50 414190



Stamping Artistic Creations Experience the excitement of creating special occasion cards using techniques such as sponging, embossing, working with chalks, colored pencils & markers. Add a personal touch to your corre-spondence. Great for beginning students or those with experience. $3 supply fee payable at each class. Bring sharp paper cutting scissors.

Day/Time: Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 am Instructor: Sherry Alexander Dates: September 26 - November 14 Cost/#: $18 410624

Paper Crafting Save money & make cards that you will be proud to send. Create one-of-a-kind designer cards, sta-tionery, envelopes & gift-bags with simple tech-niques. Personalize your projects with decorative punches, fancy scissors, unique materials & color-ful stamps. $4 supply fee payable to instructor at each class. Bring sharp paper cutting scissors.

Day/Time: Friday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Sherry Alexander Dates: September 27 - November 15 Cost/#: $24 410627

Holiday Paper CreationsCreate beautifully handcrafted items such as gift bags & tags, holiday & thank-you cards. Discover techniques to add a festive touch. $3 supply fee payable at each class. Bring sharp paper cutting scissors.

Day/Time: Friday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Sherry Alexander Dates: December 6 - December 20 Cost/#: $10.50 410628

HOLLYWOODSENIORCENTER Location: Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NE 40th

Colored Pencil Techniques The beauty of color pencil drawing is, it takes little to get started! Be amazed at the vivid colors, variety of methods & little tricks used to create rich, realistic drawings. First class will be discus-sion, a supply list will be given out at that time.

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Kate Mayo Dates: October 1 - November 19 Cost/#: $32 411265

Mixed Media Are you tired of only drawing or just painting? Stimulate creative energies & find inspiration using a variety of materials & techniques, includ-ing dry & watersoluble colored pencils, pen & ink, markers & personal media you would like to incorporate. First class will be discussion, a sup-ply list will be given out at that time.

Day/Time: Tuesday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Instructor: Kate Mayo Dates: October 1 - November 19 Cost/#: $32 411266



NEIGHBORHOODHOUSESENIORCENTER

Location: Neighborhood House Senior Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Basic 1 - Terms & Skills Get started exploring key terms, mouse maneu-vers, hardware & software. Gain proficiency opening & closing Windows programs & or-ganizing the desktop. Awareness of computer capabilities allows you to organize time & infor-mation accurately.

No class October 7 Day/Time: Monday 9:30 am - 11:00 am Dates: September 23 - October 14 Cost/#: $24 411831

Basic 2 - Word Processing Increase your knowledge & discover ways to for-mat & edit documents, learn modification tech-niques & retrieve saved files. Prerequisites: Basic 1 or familiarity with mouse functions, keyboard, opening & closing programs & basic Microsoft 'Word' functions.

Day/Time: Monday 9:30 am - 11:00 am Dates: October 21 - November 4 Cost/#: $24 411834

Basic 3 - Continuing Word ProcessingPractice the basic skills to design tables, personal letterhead & flyers. Wrap text, insert graphics, resize clip art & customize documents to cre-ate a personal style. The options are limitless! Prerequisites: Basic 1 & 2 or ability to highlight, copy, save to a file & know functions of toolbars in 'Word'.

No class November 25 Day/Time: Monday 9:30 am - 11:00 am Dates: November 18 - December 9 Cost/#: $24 411837

Internet Made Easy Join the Information Age! Discover how to hop on a search engine & explore the World Wide Web. Gain confidence while learning to access & navigate around the Internet, web sites & search for information. Prerequisites: experience using mouse, & familiarity with the keyboard.

Day/Time: Monday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Dates: September 30 - October 14 Cost/#: $24 411840

All About EmailAnyone can learn to use e-mail in this easy to understand class. Stay in touch with family & friends, chat on-line, explore the use of attach-ments, learn to send pictures, create an address book & more. Prerequisites: basic mouse func-tions & familiarity with keyboard.

Day/Time: Monday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Dates: October 21 - November 4 Cost/#: $24 411841

Getting Started with FacebookExplore new social territory! Facebook can be the connection you need to stay in touch with family & traveling friends, post photo albums & visit with grandkids. Take home a working un-derstanding of the tool; how it looks & operates. Set up your own page. Prerequisite: Basic mouse functions, familiarity with keyboard & have taken Internet Made Easy.

No class November 25 Day/Time: Monday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Dates: November 18 - December 9 Cost/#: $24 411842

Computer Instructor: Jan Hilderbrand It is recommended participants sign up for the series of 3 classes, Basic 1, 2, & 3 during the same registration session.

Classes fill quickly & are hard to get into later. Fee includes course-specific manual.



Beginning & Intermediate Chinese WatercolorExperience a graceful form of painting. Apply simple strokes & flourishes with inks & bamboo brushes, creating birds, fish, flowers or other shapes on rice paper. Gain insight into shading techniques through this ancient art form. Create the kind of paintings you’ve always dreamed of.

No class October 30 Day/Time: Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Frances Li Dates: September 25 - November 20 Cost/#: $32 411774

Easy Moves Become more active & start down the road to better health. We show you how through this program, which incorporates light movements into your daily routine.

Instructor: Marty Anderson Day: Tuesday Time: 10:15 am – 10:45 am Cost: Free

NEIGHBORHOODHOUSESENIORCENTER

Location: Neighborhood House Senior Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Advanced Chinese Brush ArtStudy this watercolor style in-depth through detailed instruction on quality of stroke & rela-tionship between color & composition. Gain skill & feel pride in your accomplishment. A variety of subjects, such as floral, animal & landscapes will be explored. This is an advanced class for those who have taken Beginning/Intermediate Chinese Watercolor.

No class October 30 Day/Time: Wednesday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Instructor: Frances Li Dates: September 25 - November 20 Cost/#: $32 411778

IRCO Location: IRCO Center 10301 NE Glisan



COMMUNITYCENTER

Mt. Scott Senior Active PassSenior Active passes for age 60+

New at Mt. Scott Community Center!Senior Active Pass entitles passholder to take all senior & adult fitness classes at MSCC,

including pool access (open & lap swim, whirlpool spa & water workouts), plus unlimited access to the fitness facility.

Senior Active Pass fee is $27.50/month for an individual or $41.25/month for a couple.No membership fee, initiation fee or cancellation fee.

For more information contact Mt. Scott Community Center.For additional classes see below.

NEW

Mt. Scott Community Center5530 SE 72nd, 97206503.823.3183

kArthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramStamping Artistic CreationskFitness - Pilates for Optimal ResultsFloral Design With Fresh FlowersGrowing BonsaiPainting - Acrylics & OilsPainting - Chinese Brush ArtPastel TechniqueskS.M.I.L.E. Water FitnessWatercolor - ChineseWatercolor For AllkYoga for Strength

k Classes included in Senior Active Pass.

Charles Jordan Community Center9009 N Foss, 97203503.823.3631

kActive Aging Boot CampkEat Healthy; Be ActivekEnhance FitnesskFit for LifeFloral Design with Fresh FlowerskTai ChikYoga for Strength

Charles Jordan Community Center also offers a Senior Active Pass. k Classes included in pass.

Senior classes offered by Community Centers. Contact sites directly for more information.



COMMUNITYCENTERS

Matt Dishman Community Center77 NE Knott, 97212 503.823.3673

Beginning Line DanceIntermediate Line DanceS.M.I.L.E. Water FitnessYoga for StrengthZumba Gold

Montavilla Community Center8219 NE Glisan, 97220 503.823.4101

Pastel Techniques

East Portland Community Center740 SE 106th, 97216 503.823.3450

Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramComputer Country Line DanceDrawing- All LevelsEnhance FitnessFloral Design with Fresh FlowersGrowing BonsaiLow Impact CardioSenior Adaptive SwimS.M.I.L.E Water FitnessTai ChiWatercolor For AllYoga in ChairsZumba Gold




COMMUNITYCENTERS

Sellwood Community Center1436 SE Spokane, 97202 503.823.3195

Exercise - Creative ChairExercise - Moderate PaceExercise For Every BodyMusic - It’s Never Too Late for Piano!Zumba Gold

Peninsula Park Community Center700 N Rosa Parks Way, 97217503.823.3620

Yoga for Strength

Multnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy., 97219 503.823.2787

Drama - Playreading Radio TheatreHandbuilding With ClayTap Dance - Steps With Ease

Additional senior classes at Neighborhood House Senior Center, see pages 24 & 25


I am very happy with what is provided - Parks & Rec. does an excellent job. Janet W.



COMMUNITYCENTERS

Centennial SUN School17650 SE Brooklyn St 97236503.762.3463

AARP Driver Safety Program (55 Alive)

SUNCOMMUNITYSCHOOLS

Woodstock Community Center5905 SE 43rd Ave, 97206 503.823.3633

Watercolor For AllWriting Your MemoriesZumba Gold

St. Johns Community Center8427 N Central, 97203503.823.3192

Enhance FitnessTai Chi

Southwest Community Center6820 SW 45th 97219 503.823.2840

Drawing - All LevelsPainting - Acrylics & OilsS.M.I.L.E. Water Fitness




Getactive–wehaveafacilityinyourneighborhood!

Recreation Programs and Facilities – referenced to the map

NORTH&NORTHEASTPORTLAND1. Beaumont SUN Community School 4043NEFremont•503-916-5615

2. Columbia Swim Pool 7701N.Chautauqua•503-823-3669

3. Delta Park Sports Complex DeltaPark•503-823-1656

4. Faubion SUN Community School 3039NERosaParksWay•503-916-5694

5. Grant Swim Pool (summer only) 2300NE33rd•503-823-3674

6. IFCC - Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center 5340N.Interstate•503-823-4322

7. Matt Dishman Community Center & Swim Pool,77NEKnott•503-823-3673

8. Montavilla Community Center & Swim Pool (summer only) 8219 NE Glisan 503-823-4101•Pool:503-823-3675

9. Peninsula Park Community Center & Swim Pool (summer only) 700 N. Rosa Parks Way 503-823-3620•Pool:503-823-367710. Pier Park Swim Pool (summer only) N.Seneca&StJohns•503-823-367811. Portland Tennis Center 324NE12th•503-823-318912. Roseway Heights SUN Community School 7334NESiskiyou•503-916-586513. Senior Recreation 426NE12th•503-823-4328V/TDD14. Sitton SUN Community School 9930N.Smith•503-916-565415. St Johns Community Center 8427N.Central•503-823-319216. St Johns Racquet Center 7519N.Burlington•503-823-362917. Charles Jordan Community Center 9009N.Foss•503-823-3631

Can’t find what you’re looking for in this catalog?

PP&R offers more than 4,000 classes and activities each term throughout the Portland area.

Search and register for PP&R classes at PortlandParks.org

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SOUTHEASTPORTLAND18. Arleta SUN Community School 5109SE66th•503-916-6332

19. Buckman Swim Pool 320SE16th•503-823-3668

20. Community Music Center 3350SEFrancis•503-823-3177

21. Creston Swim Pool (summer only) SE44th&Powell•503-823-3672

22. Grout SUN Community School 3119SEHolgate•503-916-6421

23. Lane SUN Community School 7200SE60th•503-916-2910

24. Laurelhurst Studio 3756SEOak•503-823-4101

25. Mt Scott Community Center & Swim Pool 5530SE72nd•503-823-3183

26. Mt Tabor SUN Community School 5800SEAsh•503-916-2915

27 Sellwood Community Center 1436SESpokane•503-823-3195

28. Sellwood Swim Pool (summer only) SE7th&Miller•503-823-3679

29. Woodstock Community Center 5905SE43rd•503-823-3633

WESTPORTLAND30. Children’s Museum WashingtonPark•503-223-6500

31. Fulton Park Community Center 68SWMiles•503-823-3180

32. Hillside Community Center 653NWCulpepperTerr•503-823-3181

33. Multnomah Arts Center 7688SWCapitolHwy•503-823-2787

34. Pittock Mansion 3229NWPittockDrive•503-823-3624

35. Southwest Community Center & Swim Pool 6820SW45th•503-823-2840

36. Wilson Swim Pool 1151SWVermont•503-823-3680

EASTPORTLAND37. Alice Ott SUN Community School 12500SERamona•503-823-2279

38. Centennial SUN Community School 17650SEBrooklyn•503-823-5397

39. East Portland Community Center & Pool 740SE106th•503-823-3450

40. Parkrose SUN Community School 12003NEShaver•503-408-2640

GOLFCOURSES41. Eastmoreland Golf Course 2425SEBybeeBlvd•503-775-2900

42. Heron Lakes Golf Course – Great Blue and Greenback 3500N.VictoryBlvd•503-289-1818

43. RedTail Golf Course 8200SWSchollsFerryRd•503-646-5166

44. Rose City Golf Course 2200NE71st•503-253-4744

OTHERPP&RPROGRAMSANDFACILITIES:

Information Hotline – in Spanish, too! 503-823-PLAY

Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation 503-823-4328 V/TDDCrystal Springs Rhododendron Garden 503-771-8386Customer Service & Permit Center 503-823-2525 Environmental Education 503-823-3601Hoyt Arboretum 503-865-8733Japanese Gardens 503-223-1321Lan Su Chinese Garden 503-228-8131Leach Botanical Garden 503-823-9503Portland Community Gardens 503-823-1612Portland International Raceway (PIR) 503-823-RACEPortland Parks Foundation 503-802-5757Rose Garden Store – Washington Park 503-227-7033Sports Office 503-823-5126Urban Forestry (tree care) 503-823-4489Volunteer Program 503-823-5121

For complete information on Portland Parks & Recreation, go to www.PortlandParks.org



REGISTRATION:Receipt of full payment is required for registration, unless otherwise ar-ranged. Returned checks & declined bank cards void registration. If you have a non-resident pass, please let us know.CLASSENROLLMENT:Our classes must meet minimum & maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.

NOTICEOFNON-DISCRIMINATION:PP&R programs & services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.

CalendarFall 2013View and register for Portland Parks & Recreation Fall classes on-line beginning August 12, 2013 at www.PortlandParks.org, or call the Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525.

Winter 2014 View and register for Portland Parks & Recre-ation Winter classes on-line beginning August 12, 2013

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INCLEMENTWEATHER:If the City of Portland public school districts (Portland, Parkrose, Da-vid Douglas, Reynolds & Centennial) are closed because of weather conditions, PP&R classes & youth basketball in those school districts are can-celled. However, some sites may be open for drop-in activities. Call the specific PP&R facility for information & opening/closing times. If inclement weather is forecast on weekends or holidays, call the PP&R facility or program for operating hours & activity cancellations. A listing of phone num-bers is available on the previous page.

DONATIONS:Senior Recreation works cooperatively with Portland area Senior Centers & Loaves & Fishes. In support of these programs, participants who are financially able are encouraged to make a facility donation.

RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENTDEFINITIONS:A resident is:•anyonewhooccupiesapermanentresidence

inside the city limits of Portland, which includes the Portland Public, Parkrose & David Douglas School Districts.

•anychildlivingwithintheschoolboundariesofthe Reynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership between the City and County, a child attending a SUN Community School is eligible to register for programs at any SUN Community School location without

paying a non-resident fee.

Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will be assessed a NR fee. NR fees do not apply to drop-in activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R activities may choose one of these options:

•paytheadditional30%non-residentfee.

•purchaseresidentstatusaseitheranindividualor family for a period of three, six, nine or twelve months from the date of purchase.

Inquire about this option at time of registration.

Non-resident passes are not refundable. Passes are activated at the date of purchase.

Non-resident Pass prices: 3 Month Pass: Individual - $25, Family - $50 6 Month Pass: Individual - $45, Family - $90 9 Month Pass: Individual - $65, Family - $130 One Year Pass: Individual - $85, Family - $170

A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single parent and their legal dependants living in the same residence.

NOTE: As part of the FY 2013-14 budget PP&R will be updating its non-resident fee policy to better ensure that non-residents are paying fees equivalent to what City of Portland residents are paying through fees and taxes. The specific changes are not known at the time of this printing. Any changes to non-resident fees are expected to become effective for cus-tomers that register after June 30, 2013.



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RECEIvEACATALOGINTHEMAIL:If you have registered for a Senior Recreation class within the last twelve months you will automati-cally receive next term’s schedule in the mail, as long as the address we have for you is current.

SPECIALNEEDS:Within the American with Dis-ability Act (ADA), a person with a disability or special need who desires assistance with registra-tion and/or participation in general PP&R pro-grams can contact Inclusion Services at 503-823-4328 V/TTY. If you request assistance through Inclusion Services, a minimum of 10 business days (Monday- Friday) advance notice is re-quired. If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact 503-823-4328 V/TTY, at least five business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about programs & services is available on the internet for those needing a voice synthesis. Visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information call 503-823-2223 V/TTY.

SCHOLARSHIPS:City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance can apply for partial scholarships. Contact indi-vidual centers for information.

SENIORRECREATIONDISABLEDACCESS:(For registration only) Address: 426 NE 12th Ave.Entrances: Accessible; Restrooms: Accessible; Parking: Designated in Portland Tennis Center parking lot & on street in front of the outdoor tennis courts on 12th Ave. Note: Special Recreation is located behind the outdoor tennis courts. Call 503-823-4328 for directions (or a map sent to you in advance of your visit.) If you are a wheelchair user & need access to the build-ing, please call in advance so we can assure the Portland Tennis Center gates are unlocked.

INFORMATIONHOTLINE: For information on other PP&R services & programs, call the Parks Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY(7529), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. You will receive a message with the following options:•Press1forinformationonsportsprogramming

or to reserve a sports facility.•Press2toregisterforaclassoractivity.•Press3toreserveapicnicorweddingsite,or

book an event.•Press6forSpanish•Press0toreachanoperatorforinformationIf you require V/TDD services, call 503-823-2223.

PHOTOPOLICY:Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permis-sion to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at all our facilities and properties. Please be aware that these photos are for promo-tional purposes and may be used in future publica-tions and media communications in any format. By participating in PP&R classes and programs, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph for these purposes.

If you see us with our camera, and you wish to not be photographed, please let us know. We will honor your request.

WITHDRAWAL&REFUNDS:Please notify us at least three business (Monday-Friday) days, un-less otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your ac-count for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials & admission tickets cannot be refunded. Par-ticipants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon when the request is made. Refund request timeframe requirements1st Day of class Latest time of notification

Monday Prior Wednesday at noonTuesday Prior Thursday at noonWednesday Prior Friday at noonThursday Prior Monday at noonFriday Prior Tuesday at noonSaturday Prior Wednesday at noonSunday Prior Wednesday at noon

CUSTOMERSATISFACTION:Your Satisfaction is Our Goal. Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100%customersatisfaction.Ifyouarenotsatisfied with a recreation program or service let us know.



RegisterNow-OneofFiveWays•ON-LINEATWWW.PORTLANDPARKS.ORG-Click on the Recreation Activities tab and then select

Register Online! Search for classes by age, keyword, or activity. . •PHONE-Call us at 503-823-4328, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (special hours on the first day

of registration, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm). You may also phone in your registration to the Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:45 pm. Phone in registration is accepted with Visa or Mastercard only.

•MAIL-Mail in your completed registration form to Senior Recreation, 426 NE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97232. Include full payment using your Visa, Mastercard or check payable to the “City of Portland.” Mail-in registration is also accepted at the Customer Service Center, 1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204.

•FAX-Complete the registration form and fax it to the Customer Service Center at 503-823-2515 with full payment using your Visa or Mastercard. Faxes are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week but are processed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

•INPERSON- Any PP&R facility can process registrations, including the Customer Service Center located on the first floor of the Portland Building at 1120 SW 5th Ave. Our office is located at 426 NE 12th behind the Portland Tennis Center & is open for walk-in registration during business hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. For Senior Recreation Disabled Access, please see page 33.

Within the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities/special needs, so that they may receive an equal opportunity to participate in programs offered citywide.

HowitWorks1. Choose the activity you would like to participate in, and then the PP&R site where the activity is being

offered.2. Register for the activity. You can do this in person at a PP&R site, or on-line at www.PortlandParks.org.

When registering, let the person know that you will need accommodations in order to participate in the activity (online, check the box.)

3. Once registered, please contact Inclusion Services at 503-823-4328. If this is your first accommodation through Inclusion Services you will need to do a phone intake with a staff member. At the end of the phone intake, it will be determined whether an assistant will be needed on the first day of the activity to provide on-site support. Future assistance will be provided based on need. The inclusion staff will work with the instructor on how to support you and your individual needs.

ImportantDetailsA general program may be adapted using auxiliary aids and services, but the basic structure of the program remains the same. Accommodations are made as needed, and can be flexible and creative. Participants need to register for activities that are intended for their birth age. Personal care is provided for activities in the pre-school and youth category, up through age 12.

If you have questions about Inclusion Services, please call 503-823-4328 V/TTY. A minimum of 10 business days (Monday-Friday) advance notice is required. The Inclusion Services staff will do their best to accommodate each participant.

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Cell Phone (_____)___________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________

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NON-RESIDENTSoftheCityofPortlandpaya30%surcharge.Orpurchaseanon-residentpassattheamountslistedonpage40.Listpasspriceor30%surcharge in column at right and add to your total.

I already have a NR pass. Kind of pass____________________________ Purchase date _____/_____/_____ Passholder name ______________________________________________ I need a pass. Circle one: 3 mo. / 6 mo. / 9 mo. / 1 yr. Circle one: Individual / Family Name of person(s) needing pass _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Idonotwantapass.Ichoosetopaythe30%surcharge.

PAYMENT INFORMATION CHECK Check number___________________ Make checks payable to the City of Portland.

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