Senior Programs - Fall 2008

Enrichment & Education

Bridge, Intermediate

Brush up on your bridge with lessons geared towards intermediate and advanced students. Lessons taught by an experienced bridge instructor.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Richard Carle

On-going Bridge

Join us every Monday for fun, fellowship and playing bridge.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: Just drop-in

Introduction to Windows

This course is designed to get individuals more familiar with the Windows XP Operating system. The course will cover the basics of Windows XP, and will allow people to feel much more comfortable when navigating on their own personal computers at home.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.
Fee: $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Benjamin Bankofsky

Browsing the Internet

This course is designed to get individuals more familiar with browsing the internet and will teach you the basics of navigating the internet on their own personal computers at home. Instructor will also discuss how to prevent viruses and other safety components.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Elk’s Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.
Fee: $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Benjamin Bankofsky

Beginning Crochet

Create your own projects with or with out a pattern in this beginning crocheting class. Participants may bring items to finish or beginners will be instructed in the basic steps of crocheting. Instructor is an experienced teacher.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: Per session - $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Cathy Walquist
Supply list available at registration. Class Sept 9 will be held at the Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas

Dog Manners & Problem Solving

This workshop is designed for dog’s ages 3 months through adult. The class will help you to teach your dog basic manners, pulling, and ‘leave it’, and how to reduce puppy biting. Dogs must have rabies vaccination. Any questions participant may call the instructor at 274-9863.

Age: All Ages
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th
Fee: $10 in-city, $15 out-of-city
Instructor: Dorothy Webb

Driver Safety Course

This classroom oriented (no actual driving) AARP refresher course covers state laws, driving conditions and safety tips. Upon completion, adults 55 and above qualify for a state-mandated auto insurance premium reduction. Register early, classes fill up quickly.

Age: 55 & over
Location:
Day classes Sept - McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Day classes Oct & Nov - Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Evening class - Monticello Middle School, 1225 28th Ave. rm 157
Fee: Per person - $10, payable to AARP, checks preferred
Instructor: Day classes - Ken Botero / Evening class - Hal Mahnke

Learning & Enrichment

eBay, Buying & Selling

Learn the basics of buying and selling on eBay. Instructor is an education specialist trained by eBay, and is an eBay certified business consultant. Class fee includes book. A great way to learn how to use eBay to earn extra money, or purchase gifts for the season.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.
Fee: $40 in-city, $45 out-of-city
Instructor: Steve Gehrke

Flu Shots

Prevent the flu from hitting you this winter. Peacehealth Workplace Wellness clinic staff will provide vaccines for this year’s flu shots. Medicare patients are accepted. Please bring your Medicare card with you. Kaiser participants must receive their immunizations through their Kaiser provider.

Age: 50 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Medicare participants - Free / Non-Medicare participants - $20

Participant must bring their Medicare card.

Painting, Collage & Mixed Medium

Participants will learn watercolor painting techniques, focusing on scenic’s, birds and flowers. After painting design students will also experiment and attach decorative wrappers, papers and other various mediums to the canvas.

Age: 18 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Scott McRae

$10 supply fee due at first class.

Watercolor Paper Art

Participants will experiment with different designs, embellishments and watercolor techniques combining text and poetry. Students will create a wall piece or use the same learned techniques to make a journal, cards or book.

Age: 50 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: $40 in-city, $45 out-of-city
Instructor: Sharon Hartley Iverson

$10 supply fee due at first class.

Woodcarving in the Round

Learn unique tricks to carving and how to sharpen your knife. Class is geared for beginning students, but is opened also for those who want to brush up on their woodcarving skills. Beginners will learn basic carving in the round techniques with a special theme each month. Participant will need to bring a fixed knife and sturdy glove or purchase a knife from the instructor.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas Street
Fee: Per session - $12 in-city, $17 out-of-city
Instructor: Chris McBride

Sept class will carve sea horse or dancing bear.
Oct class will carve holiday ornament.
Nov class will carve project for Thanksgiving.

$3 supply fee due at first class.

Health & Wellness

Cooking the Healthy Way

Participants will learn helpful cooking ideas for a healthy heart and body. Class includes demonstration, samples and recipes. Class is cosponsored by WSU Extension Offi ce. Each week will feature a different topic.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: Free-pre-register by calling 442-5400
Instructor: Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Office

Living Well with Diabetes

Do you have diabetes? Have you been told that your sugar is a little high, or you have a ‘touch of sugar?’ If the answer is yes, you can benefit from this program. Topics will cover managing diabetes, critical test for diabetics, and how to live with diabetes. Program is sponsored by the WSU Extension Offi ce. Limited numbers of space available, so please register early.

Age: 50 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Free, pre-register by calling 442-5404.
Instructor: Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Office

Follow up class Mon, Dec 15th

Line Dancing, Beginning

Learn the latest country line dances. Dancing is good for stamina, muscle tone and a great opportunity for fellowship. No partner necessary.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835, 21st Ave.
Fee: Per Session - Beginning Basics - $1 drop in per class. Beginner & Beginner Plus - $2 drop in per class
Instructor: Marcia Christensen

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a great exercise for physical and mental relaxation, strength, and balance. This non-aerobic continuous movement class is one of the largest type of exercise in the world. Yang style of Tai Chi will be taught.

Age: 18 & over
Location: Academy of Kung Fu, 1236 14th Ave.
Fee: Per session - $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: Ed Noakes, Cliff Beattie

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold is a new popular form of exercise with Latin styles of music and dance. Participants will dance the Meringue, Salsa, and Cha Cha. This class is specially geared towards active older adults, high energy and cardio workout. The difference between Zumba Gold and Zumba Basic is Zumba Gold is done at a lower intensity, not as fast, but it certainly is as fun. Participants are
encouraged to seek approval from their Healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: $80 in-city, $85 out-of-city
Instructor: Patti Rae

Participants will need to wear loose, light weight clothing and non-stick shoes, water bottle.

Couples & Partner Dancing

Learn the beautiful and popular pattern dances for couples. Dancing is good for stamina, muscle tone, and a great opportunity for fellowship. This ongoing class fi rst will focus on the Traveling Cha Cha, Beginning Ballroom and Beyond, Waltz and East Coast Swing.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Catlin Center, 106 NW 8th Ave.
Fee: $3, just drop-in
Instructor: Marcia & Gary Christensen

Walks, Trips & Events

Gnat Creek Hatchery Nature Trail

Join us on hike along the Gnat Creek Hatchery Nature Trail located in Oregon. Participants will wind through a coast range forest and the Nicolai-Wickiup Watershed, and the Gnat Creek Hatchery. Enjoy the beautiful Northwest in this 5 to 7 mile hike with an elevation of 500 ft. Participants will need to wear appropriate clothing and shoes, and bring along water. Walk is lead by a member of the Mt. St Helen’s Hiking Club.

Age: All Ages
Location: Depart behind Kelso McDonald’s, 300 Kelso Drive
Fee: Free, just drop in
Instructor: Rosemary Whitenton

Participants will need to wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes, and bring along water.

Veteran’s Day Celebration

In celebration of Veteran’s Day we will have a special recognition of all veterans’, including a display of military memorabilia. We will also have special entertainment and music by Sally Gene & Friends Band. If you are a veteran and plan to join us please RSVP. All veterans will receive a free lunch.

Age: 50 & over
Location: McClelland Center, 951 Delaware
Fee: Free lunch for all Veterans, all others - $5

Pre-register by calling 442-5400

Great Wolf Lodge & Cabela’s

Join us first for lunch at the Loose Moose Cottage Buffet with its rustic campsite type ambience, forest mural and sounds. View this wonderful new resort. We will then travel to nearby Cabela’s store. Cabela’s 185,000 square foot retail showroom is educational featuring animal displays and museum for outdoor enthusiast.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city

Bring additional money for lunch.

Outlet Stores & Mary McCrank’s Restaurant

Travel with us to the Centralia Outlet Stores for Christmas shopping, after shopping we will then travel to Mary McCrank’s restaurant for a wonderful lunch.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city

Bring additional money for lunch.

Rheinlander Restaurant & Shopping Trip

The Rheinlander is known for their authentic German food. We will be getting the ‘early bird’ dinner specials. Before dinner we will travel to Clackamas Town Center.

Age: 50 & over
Location: Depart from Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city

Bring additional money for dinner.