There’s plenty of fun to be had this spring at the Juanita Pohl Center, Tualatin’s Active Aging Center. The Pohl Center offers a variety of exciting day trips and healthy lifestyle in-person programs for active adults! Check out some of the new and unique programs coming up this spring:
Day Trips & Hikes:
Box Seats at the Trailblazers – Experience the thrill of watching the Trailblazers play the Utah Jazz from the comfort of a private box at the Moda Center. Fee includes event ticket, escort and transportation.
Sunday, April 10, 4:30-10pm
$75 Resident/$91 Non-Resident
Champoeg State Park (Easy) – Hike along the Willamette River with beautiful views of lush meadows. Distance: Varies 2-3.4 miles. Fee includes transportation.
Thursday, April 21, 9am-12pm
$18 Resident/$23 Non-Resident
Columbia River Renaissance Trail (Easy) – Discover downtown Vancouver and explore its rich history by foot! Then enjoy lunch at The Diner Vancouver. Distance: Varies 2.5-5 miles. Fee includes lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Thursday, May 19, 9am-3:30pm
$37 Resident/$46 Non-Resident
Happy Valley Station Food Carts – Explore Portland’s eclectic food scene at this unique food cart pod. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Tuesday, May 31, 11:30am-3pm
$18 Resident/$23 Non-Resident
Healthy Lifestyle & Enrichment Programs:
Panel on Picture Book Making (with Garret Weyr & more) – Ever wondered what it takes to make a picture book? Even considered writing one of your own? Join us for a two part, three hour session on picture book making with an emphasis on the writer/artist collaboration.
Wednesday, April 6, 1-4pm
$10 Resident/$12 Non-Resident
Capturing Time – Celebrate life, wisdom, and expression in this 12-week guided art program in partnership with the Geezer Gallery of Portland. Participants will write about a positive experience in their life and create artwork that reflects that storyline. Materials and instruction provided. All are welcome, no prior art or writing experience necessary.
Wednesdays, April 20-July 6, 1:30-3:30pm
$21 Resident/$27 Non-Resident
Walk With Ease – An exercise program designed and proven to reduce pain and improve overall health. This program includes health education, warm up and cool down exercises in addition to walking. Walk With Ease classes are one hour long and offered three times a week for six weeks. Participants will receive a Walk With Ease guidebook.
Mon/Wed/Fri, May 16-June 29, 8:30-9:30am
$35 Resident/$44 Non-Resident
Let the Pohl Center make it easy for you to improve your health and have fun doing it! Enjoy good company, make new friends, and try something new with the Juanita Pohl Center, “Where Active Adults Engage!” Space is limited! Register now for in-person wellness programs & day trips online at www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation or call 503.691.3061 for more information.
