St. Johns Community Center

8427 N Central Street Portland, OR 97203 503-823-3192

Building Supervisor

Monica Nettle

Bus Line

#4 Fessenden, #44 Mocks Crest, #75 Cesar Chavez Blvd/Lombard

ADA Accessible

Entrances, Parking, Restrooms

BUILDING CLOSURE BUILDING HOURS VARY TUESDAY, 9/17 due to staffing levels and weather All Portland Parks & Recreation community centers and are posted on-site. and swimming pools will be closed for staff training. Check online or call for more information.

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Toddler Gym

Age 6 months–3 $1 per child

Indoor Park

Age 1–5 | $1/child

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30–11:15am 9:30–11:15am

9:00–10:45am 9:00–10:45am

Adult Basketball Age 18 & up | $5

Adult Pickleball

Age 18 & up | $5 6:00-8:00pm

Saturday

10:00am–12:00pm

SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 12:30PM: • DECEMBER 14 for January 9–February 12 activities • JANUARY 18 for February 13–March 19 activities and spring break camps

BASKETBALL LEAGUE

JANUARY 23–MARCH 10, 2023

St. Johns Community Center All genders | $28 Grades 1–2 1149375 — Practices Tuesday from 5:00–7:00pm Grades 3–4 1149376 — Practices Thursday from 5:00–7:00pm North Portland league games are held at Charles Jordan Community Center 9009 North Foss Ave. | Portland

GYMNASTICS

PRESCHOOL | Age 3–5

Active games, creative drills, and an emphasis on the joy of physical activity provide a playful introduction to gymnastics. Tu 1/0–2/7 11:30am–12:00pm $56 1149483 Tu 2/14–3/14 11:30am–12:00pm $56 1149485

ADULT / CHILD | Age 18 months–3 with and adult

Turn and swirl together creating a foundation for selfexpression. Discover ways to increase coordination, rhythm, flexibility, and body awareness. Emphasis on imagination, creativity, and listening skills.

Dance and Me

Sa 1/14–2/11 9:00–9:30am $41 1149363 Sa 2/18–3/18 9:00–9:30am $41 1149364

PRESCHOOL | Age 3–5

Experience the joys of movement and music as they combine into exciting activities especially for young imaginations. Physical activities aid in developing flexibility, strength, rhythm, and balance to sustain and inspire them as they grow.

Pre Ballet—Starting Steps!

Sa 1/14–2/11 9:45–10:15am $42 1149365 Sa 1/14–2/11 10:30–11am $42 1149367 Sa 2/18–3/18 9:45–10:15am $42 1149366 Sa 2/18–3/18 10:30–11am $42 1149368

YOUTH

Build endurance, strength, and balance while focusing on rhythm, musicality, and footwork. Gain confidence on the floor while learning new techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Ballet—Basics | Age 6–12

Sa 1/14–2/11 11:15am–12:00pm $54 1149369 Sa 2/18–3/18 11:15am–12:00pm $54 1149370 Sa 1/14–2/11 12:15–1:00pm $54 1149371 Sa 2/18–3/18 12:15–1:00pm $54 1149372

Funk & Hip Hop | Age 10–15

Get into a great aerobic activity and build endurance, strength and balance. Have fun breaking a sweat while learning some of the foundational styles of hip hop dance. Work on hip hop-based footwork, learn how to articulate the joints and muscles in our body, and put together exciting choreography. Gain endurance, strength and balance while having a great time! Th 1/12–2/9 6:00–7:00pm $42 1149379 Th 2/16–3/16 6:00–7:00pm $42 1149380

BodyVox Dance Workshop | Age 5–10

Portland Parks and Recreation has partnered with BodyVox to offer a one-hour dance introduction course. This workshop is designed to engage participants in the community with a complete movement and holistic art experience to different forms of dance including ballet and modern dance. Sa 1/14–1/14 11:00am–12:00pm $10 1149387

INTERGENERATIONAL | Age 12 & up

Hip Hop | Age 15 & up

Get your dance on! Build endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Have fun breaking a sweat while learning the energetic style of hip hop dance. Focus on rhythm, musicality, basic footwork, modern choreography, smooth moves, and more. Th 1/12–2/9 7:15–8:15pm $42 1149377 Th 2/16–3/16 7:15–8:15pm $42 1149378 Sa 1/14–2/11 11:45am–12:45pm $42 1149385 Sa 2/18–3/18 11:45am–12:45pm $42 1149386

Rhythms of West Africa

Immerse yourself in the rich and infectious music, dance and culture of Guinea West Africa. Dancers of all levels are encouraged to loosen their bodies and improve their overall well-being through the study of dundunba drum rhythms and dances. Discover a cultural heritage while increasing coordination, balance, strength and physical fitness. Feel the pulse! Sa 1/14–2/11 10:30–11:30am $42 1149383 Sa 2/18–3/18 10:30–11:30am $42 1149384

TAE KWON DO

Tae Kwon Do For Everybody | Age 6 & up

Non-contact, non-competitive form of self-defense increases physical strength, coordination, and agility, while building selfesteem, concentration, and discipline. Tu Th 1/10–2/9 5:00–6:00pm $76 1149373 Tu Th 2/14–3/16 5:00–6:00pm $76 1149374

PORTLAND PARKS PRESCHOOL

Registration for the 2023–24 school year opens in February.

Learn more at portland.gov/parks/preschool

ENRICHMENT

Messy Art—Masterpieces | Age 3–5

Does your child like to make a mess? Muddle and jumble are transformed into works of art. Fun is just the beginning as projects develop fine motor skills and enhance creative development. Warning! Treasures in progress! W 1/11–2/8 11:30am–12:00pm $42 1149487 W 2/15–3/15 11:30am–12:00pm $42 1149489

Science Explorers | Age 3–5

Look for educational fun? We’re the plave! Imaginations will soar as you develop problem solving skills and appreciation for the world around you. Increase your knowledge of science through hands-on experiments, games, and crafts projects. Let’s explore! Th 1/12–2/9 11:30am–12:00pm $42 1149490 Th 2/16–3/16 11:30am–12:00pm $42 1149492

ART

Young Artists—Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media

Age 7–11

Students will experience creating works of art in a variety of media using the design elements of line, shape, color, texture, and form to draw, paint, and create 2-D and 3-D compositions. Experience includes self expression, independence, while developing creativity working with fantasy, feelings, ideas, in color, collage, using tools as well as recycled media. Th 1/12–2/9 6:30–7:15pm $54 1149381 Th 2/16–3/16 6:30–7:15pm $54 1149382

Spring Break Friends | Age 3–5

Get ready for action! Make new friends while building social and communication skills. Find adventure and expand your imagination, experiencing arts, crafts, games and more! A little bit of everything! Preschool camps take place primarily indoors, with access to outdoor spaces. Child must be fully potty trained.

M–F ● 9:00am–12:00pm

Date Cost Activity 3/27–3/31 $157 1149389

Spring Break Thrills | Grade K–5

Capture the fever for a swinging good time of arts, crafts, games, songs, and group exploration. Seek out new experiences, develop friendships and discover healthy physical activities. Adventure awaits!

M–F ● 9:00am–5:00pm

Date Cost Activity 3/27–3/31 $200 1149388

SOAR | AfterSchool Program

Student Oriented AfterSchool Recreation

Grades K–5 ● Pick-up time: 6:00pm ● $175/mo SOAR at St. Johns Community Center is open to students attending James John and Sitton Elementary Schools.

Bus transportation from Sitton to community center provided. Students attending James John are escorted from school to community center immediately following dismissal. Includes playground and homework time, federal free lunch (optional), arts/crafts/science activities, large group games, and other fun with friends! Call 503823-3192 for availability to register.

ADULT | Age 18 & up

Develop basic techniques and coordination that help build your skills while learning the rules and fundamentals of the sport.

Pickleball: Beginner

Tu 1/10–2/7 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149355 Tu 2/14–3/14 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149356 Th 1/12–2/9 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149357 Th 2/16–3/16 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149358

Table Tennis: Beginner

W 1/11–2/8 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149351 W 2/15–3/15 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149352 F 1/13–2/10 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149353 F 2/17–3/17 11:30am–1:00pm $93 1149354

LIFELONG RECREATION

Osteoarthritis and How to Manage It

Age 60 & up

A one-hour workshop educating aging adults on the topic of Osteoarthritis and how to manage it conservatively. This workshop will be hosted by Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy St. Johns. M 1/23 11:00am–12:00pm FREE 1149129

Balance and Agility for Aging Adults

Age 60 & up

A class for aging adults focusing on balance and agility. This class is hosted by Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy St. Johns. Fri 2/17–3/17 10:00–11:00am FREE 1149209

AARP Smart Driver Course

Age 50 & up The AARP Smart Driver Course is one of many programs offered by AARP Driver Safety. It is the nation's largest classroom and online driver safety course and it's designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Become a smarter, more confident driver today and you could save money on auto insurance. Th F 1/26–1/27 8:45am–12:15pm 1149484

Bring cash or check payment to the first class:

$20 for AARP members / $25 for non-members

FITNESS

Tai Chi Today

Age 60 & up

Incorporate slow, gentle movements that increase flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Promote stress relief, body awareness, suppleness in your spine and increased stamina.

Beginner

M 1/9–1/30 10:00–11:00am $15 1149339 M 2/6–2/27 10:00–11:00am $15 1149340 M 3/6–3/27 10:00–11:00am $20 1149341 Th 1/5–1/26 10:00–11:00am $20 1149348 Th 2/2–2/23 10:00–11:00am $20 1149349 Th 3/2–3/30 10:00–11:00am $25 1149350

Intermediate

Tu 1/3–1/31 10:00–11:00am $25 1149342 Tu 2/7–2/28 10:00–11:00am $20 1149343 Tu 3/7–3/28 10:00–11:00am $20 1149344

Advanced

W 1/4–1/25 10:00–11:00am $20 1149345 W 2/1–2/22 10:00–11:00am $20 1149346 W 3/1–3/29 10:00–11:00am $25 1149347

Yoga

Relax your mind and body while improving strength, stamina and flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life with these revitalizing techniques. This centuries old practice of exercise increases your focus and sense of well-being.

Yoga For Everyone: Active Hatha Flow Yoga

Age 14 & up

Sa 1/14–2/11 9:00–10:00am $42 1149361 Sa 2/18–3/18 9:00–10:00am $42 1149362

Yoga In Chairs

Age 60 & up

W 1/11–2/8 9:00–10:00am $25 1149359 W 2/15–3/15 9:00–10:00am $25 1149360