LIFELONG RECREATION

Hiking & Walking—Program Orientation

Age 60 & up

Join this fun & energetic group of seniors in the Lifelong Recreation Hiking Programs. Orientation is for the beginning to advanced hiker. Receive information that helps you have a successful outdoor experience. It’s optional to attend an Orientation session prior to participating in our program. Attend if you’re interested in learning more about Metro Movers, Hike for Health, Advanced Hike for Health, and Snowshoeing programs.

M 10/2 10:00-11:30am FREE 1158054

Keep Your Balance Workshop

Age 60 & up

Take the right steps to keep your balance. Legacy Health Trauma Nurses Talk Tough is providing free fall prevention workshops to the community. Our goal is to provide older adults information and tools to help prevent falls and live an active and healthy life. This workshop will cover common reasons for falling and small changes you can make to be safe. Participants will receive $40 worth of free fall prevention items.

M 10/9 10:00-11:30am FREE 1158042

Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

Age 60 & up

The Medicare system, and how to understand how to access benefits for your situation is a constant and confusing mix of information amidst changing regulations. How do you advocate for yourself especially when there are important health care decisions you may have to make? The problem is more complex because Medicare health plans flood folks with advertisements, emails, text messages and solicitations. This presentation will detail how to apply for programs such as the Extra Help with Prescription Costs Program, and help participants access the multitude of grants, foundations and community benefit programs, the funding resources, regardless of income that are available but NOT advertised. Since 2006, Workshop presenter Mara Woloshin has been a Medicare and Medicaid specialist and consultant. She is a licensed agent who educates and empower Oregonians about their health care choices. She has worked with several health plans on federal health compliance issues.

Th 10/12 1:00-3:00pm FREE 1158047

Aging and Balance

Age 60 & up

Legacy Health Trauma Nurses Talk Tough will lead this free three-part workshop to help you stay injury-free. They will go in depth on topics such as brain health, causes of falls, and safety in the home and community. Attendance to all three classes is encouraged, but not required.

M 11/6-11/20 10:00-11:30am FREE 1158045

East Portland Indoor Pool

POOL FEATURES

• Indoor year-round

• 4-lane 25-yard lap swimming pool heated to 84 degrees

• Leisure pool with 2 slides, current channel and vortex

• 3-lane 20-yard lap swim section heated to 88 degrees

• Whirlpool spa heated to 102 degrees

• Water depths range from 0 feet to 9 feet

• Fully accessible: full dressing room with wheelchair accessible showers; electric pool lift; water wheelchair; pool entry stair with handrails in lap pool; pool entry ramp with handrails in leisure pool.

MONDAY / WEDNESDAY LESSON

8:30–11:00am

Session A: 10/2–10/18 $37.50

Session B: 11/6–12/6 $50

*No Lessons 11/20 and 11/22

TUESDAY / THURSDAY LESSON

4:15–7:20pm

Session A: 10/3–10/19 $37.50

Session B : 11/7–12/7 $50

*No Lessons 11/21, 11/23

SATURDAY LESSONS

8:10–11:50am

Session A/B: 10/7–12/9 $43.75

*No Lessons 10/21, 10/28, 11/25

SUNDAY LESSONS

11:30am–2:00pm

Session A/B: 10/8–12/10 $43.75

*No Lessons 10/22, 10/29, 11/26

Session B will offer morning and evening swim lessons on Monday–Thursday.

Non-swimmers and children under 48"

Non-swimmers and children under 48" must not be left unattended on the pool deck, and must be accompanied at all times in the water by a person 16 years of age or older (or parent or guardian) who shall remain responsible for them and their safety. Swimmers 48" tall and over can attend Open Play Swim on their own.

Blue Makos

A pre-competitive swim league

Participants ages 6-17 will enjoy:

• 1-hour weekly swim practices at all pools

• Expert tips from an experienced swim coach

• A fun, supportive, learning environment

• Instruction on each of the four competitive strokes including dives and turns.

Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool: Front crawlstroke and backstroke.

Sundays 11:00am–12:00pm

All lessons are 30 minutes. Not all levels offered at all times. Scan the QR code or visit portland.gov/parks/register. to view and register for swim lessons.

SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 12:30PM: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 for October 2–November 5 activities

SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 9:30AM: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 for November 6–December 29 activities