FACILITY CLOSURES
July 3
Aug. 19-21
Sept. 7
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All programs are held at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center unless otherwise noted.
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Fitness & Movement
Stretching, weights, floor exercises, resistance training and moderate aerobics. Begin anytime. Instructor: Doug DeWitt.
Every MWF . . . 9-10am . . . $2/class
Breathing and exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength and mobility. Especially helpful for those with arthritis. You can begin anytime. Instructor: Byron Hanks.
Every . . . TuTh . . . 10-10:45am . . . $1.50/class
Feeling the aches and pains of aging? Explore ancient yoga poses and discover how they can help improve strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a blanket for passive poses. Register. Instructor: Dave Kayfes.
Beginning . . . Every MW . . . 10-11:15am $24/8-coupon book
Advanced . . . Every MW . . . 8:30-9:45am $24/8-coupon book
Ages 18 and up. ChiRunning® is a holistic approach to running, combining the inner awareness and natural flow of tai chi with the energy and active motion of running. ChiRunning® yields positive and powerful results: running efficiently, injury free and lifelong. Instructor: Keith McConnell. Register.
Adult Activity Center
8/11 . . . Tu . . . 6:30pm . . . $4 . . . 12634
Ages 50 and up. Walk with power and ease. ChiWalking® emphasizes a more balanced form of walking that focuses on body alignment. This style makes walking even more enjoyable and less prone to injuries. All abilities welcome. Great for lower back strengthening. Wear your walking shoes. Instructor: Keith McConnell. Register.
Adult Activity Center
7/28 & 8/4 . . . (2 session class) Tu . . . 9:30-11am . . . $8 . . . 12633
Ages 60 and up. Free 20-minute functional fitness assessment evaluates your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. Discover your functional fitness level whether you are new to fitness classes or continuing. Register.
Adult Activity Center
7/9 . . . Th . . . 1-4pm by appointment . . . Free . . . 12635
Ages 18 and up. This gentle blend of stretching and toning exercises increases abdominal strength and postural alignment, lengthens muscles into a balanced whole, and builds endurance and strength without putting undue stress on lungs, heart and joints. For all levels. Bring a small towel for neck support. Instructor: Vicky Schneider.
Adult Activity Center
6/25-8/13 . . . Th . . . CANCELLED
Ages 18 and up. Nia is nonimpact, aerobic exercise to music. It combines dance, yoga, tai chi and self-healing. Nia can help you lose weight, build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Instructor: Janet Hollander.
Adult Activity Center
6/23-7/14 . . . Tu . . . CANCELLED
7/21-8/11 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12640
9/8 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . Free Intro . . . 12641
Ages 18 and up. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is the art and science of using posture, exercise, breathing, and concentration to enhance health. Qigong promotes relaxation, mental concentration and fitness. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Adult Activity Center
6/15-29 . . . M . . . 4:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12837
6/17-7/1 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12840
9/9 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 12842
Ages 50 and up. Regain strength, balance and flexibility to improve your daily life. Senior and personal trainer Richard Strunk will lead classes in core strengthening and weight training. Appropriate for all abilities.
Regional Sports Center, 250 S. 32nd St.
6/29-7/22 . . . MW . . . 9-10am . . . $24 . . . 12645
8/10-9/2 . . . MW . . . 9-10am . . . $24 . . . 12651
Ages 18 and up. Tai chi is proven by scientific study to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Learn tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Adult Activity Center
Beginning
6/18-7/2 . . . Th . . . 7:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12846
9/10 . . . Th . . . 7:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 12848
Advanced
6/18-7/2 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12843
Ages 50 and up. This tai chi program is designed to improve balance and prevent falls. All movements adhere to fundamental principles of tai chi: weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing stances, body alignment and coordinated movements conducted in a continuous, circular and flowing motion. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand. Call Lane Community College at 463-5252 to register.
Adult Activity Center
6/23-8/13 . . . TuTh . . . 11am . . . $LCC
Ages 50 and up. Get in on the action and challenge others to a lively game of Wii bowling or tennis. Wii is a low-impact computer game that is easy to learn and fun to play. Facilitator: Rachelle Owen. No August class.
Adult Activity Center
6/19, 7/17 . . . F . . . 1:30-3pm . . . Free
Ages 18 and up. Yoga postures can boost your physical, mental and emotional fitness. Specific sequences are designed so that everyone can participate and benefit. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Adult Activity Center
Beginning
6/15-29 . . . M . . . 6:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12851
6/17-7/2 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12852
9/9 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . Free intro . . . 12850
Advanced
6/15-29 . . . M . . . 5:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12855
6/17-7/2 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . $12 . . . 12857
9/9 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . Free intro . . . . . . 12860
Willamalane Walkers
We walk through the park — rain or shine — with distances ranging from 1 to 3 miles. Walk one day or all five.
Every . . . M-F . . . 8:30am . . . Free
Volkswalk excursions meet at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. Six- to 7-mile walks. All abilities welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Call 736-4444 for more information.
Sherwood Cruising Volkswalk
All ages. Walk through Old Town and check out more than 500 classic cars,
food and festivities. Walk along greenways and through the park. 5K-11K.
Rated 1+.
6/13 . . . Sa . . . 8am-4pm . . . $15 . . . 11593
Fern Hill Park Volkswalk
All Ages. Northeast Portland neighborhood streets are closed to motor traffic for a day of walking, biking and festival booths. 5K, 10K, 11K Rated 1+.
Adult Activity Center
7/19 . . . Su . . . 7am-3pm . . . $20 . . . 12660
Westport Ferry VolksWalk
All Ages. Begin with a walk in Westport to the ferry dock , then catch a ride to Puget Island to enjoy the majority of your walking. Small ferry fee. 10K. Rated 1+.
Adult Activity Center
8/8 . . . Sa . . . 7am-3pm . . . $20 . . . 12661
Parrett Mountain Farm Volkswalk
All Ages. Start at the beautiful Living History Farm in Newberg and hike through the wooded trails. Can be hilly. 5K rated 2+, 10K rated 3+.
Adult Activity Center
9/19 . . . Sa . . . 7am-3pm . . . $20 . . . 12662
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