Willamalane Adult Activity Guide DEC. 2021APR. 2022
FACILITIES Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates four recreation facilities. Call ahead for building hours as these may change. Drop-in prices may vary. Visit willamalane.org/facilities for the most current drop-in prices, or find information about membership in this guide.
THIS GUIDE The Adult Activity Guide is your guide to recreation, activities, fitness, and fun at Willamalane. Check out this term’s recreation classes, fitness adventures, trips, events, services, and more!
HISTORY & MISSION Willamalane is a special tax district founded in 1944, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. Our mission is to deliver exceptional parks and recreation to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.
PARKS The Willamalane district is home to 46 beautiful parks and natural areas. Whether you enjoy an easy stroll on a flat, paved surface, or a hike in nature, you’ll get gorgeous views of birds, rivers, and more along your journey. See all parks and amenities at willamalane.org/parks. 2 | WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT • 541-736-4444 • willamalane.org
Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 541-736-4544 willamalane.org/keefer Amenities • Fitness center • Sports courts • Climbing and bouldering walls • Preschools • Two50 youth center • Les Schwab Sports Park • FitLot • Rental spaces
Splash! at Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield OR 97478 Phone: 541-736-4244 willamalane.org/splash Amenities • Wave pool • Six-lane lap pool • Kiddie pool • Spa • Sun deck • Community room • Rental spaces
Willamalane Adult Activity Center 215 W. C St., Springfield, Oregon, 97477 Phone: (541) 736-4444 willamalane.org/parks Amenities • Wood shop • Rock shop • Gift shop • Island Park Art Gallery • Rental spaces
Want to drop in or rent the courts? Call ahead to make sure they’re available at 541-736-4750.
Willamalane Park Swim Center 1276 G St, Springfield, OR 97477 541-736-4080 willamalane.org/swim Amenities • Eight-lane lap pool • Warm water pool • Deep water tank • Fitness center • Spa • Rental spaces
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Fitness & Swim Explore exercise options including two pools, two full-service fitness centers, a new FitLot outdoor fitness playground, and dozens of weekly group exercise and water fitness classes.
SWIMMING POOLS Willamalane Park Swim Center Willamalane Park Swim Center offers an eightlane lap pool, a warm-water pool, a deep water tank with diving boards, locker rooms, and an adult spa. Find the schedule at willamalane.org/swim.
Splash! at Lively Park Splash! at Lively Park is a great place for family fun. During recreation swims, enjoy the water slide, wave pool, kiddie pool, and more. Find the schedule at willamalane.org/splash.
FITNESS CLASSES Willamalane’s classes include a variety of cardio, strength, flexibility, and water fitness classes, taught by experienced, compassionate instructors. A fitness class schedule is published every month. The schedule includes the class time, location, instructor, what to bring, and a short class description. Pick up a fitness class schedule at any Willamalane front desk, or online at willamalane.org/exercise.
Classes are subject to change or cancellation. For the most up-to-date schedule and list of no class dates go to willamalane.org/exercise.
Flexibility & Balance
Cardio
Chair Yoga: Combine traditional Hatha Yoga chair postures with supported, standing poses for better breathing, stretching, and flexibility.
Advanced 24 Form: Join us for the advanced practice of the 24 Tai Chi Form.
Active Exercise: Realize your fitness goals with aerobics, stretching, flexibility, and strength training in one class.
Hatha Yoga: Explore movement through mindfulness and the breath — stretch and strengthen, improve balance, and flexibility.
Beginning Line Dance: Learn a fun, aerobic social dance with challenging and dynamic choreography. Music from many genres.
Intuitive Movement Chi Gong: Improve your body’s ease of movement, balance, flexibility and joy with gentle exercises inspired by nature.
Beyond Line Dance: Step up to the challenge with this intermediate class. Learn tags, restarts, dances in contra, and phrased dances. Classic Nia: Enjoy a workout with personalized choreography and coaching to exhilarate and comfort. Music from many genres. Dance Fitness II & III: Love your workout with this combination of dance and fitness moves for serious fun. Dance yourself fit to pop, jazz, Latin, jive, Bollywood, and more! Silver Sneakers: Move to the music! Exercises designed to increase strength, range of movement, and improve daily living.
Connect with select group exercise classes, instructors, and workout buddies without leaving home! With an ALL-ACCESS Membership, you can join in live classes every day. Members receive a monthly email with links to class meetings.
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Strength Barre Fusion: Feel invigorated with this fusion workout combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of strength training, and more. Better Bones and Balance: Help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis in this class from Oregon State University based on research. Try this after mastering Strong Bones, Strong Body. Body Sculpt: Feel strong and stretched! Strengthen your core, tone your muscles, and improve your balance.
Strength in Movement: Focus on your range of motion, breathing, balance, strength, flexibility, and mindfulness — all of which are essential for mobility. Tai Chi: Improve balance, reduce stress, and gain more flexibility. Vinyasa Yoga: Feel good in your body and learn to be mindful of your breath. Yogalates: Yoga with a bit of Pilates core strengthening mixed in! Align, strengthen, and stabilize core, back, hips, and other areas.
Core Yoga: Strengthen and build awareness of your core muscles, with this core-focused yoga class. For those with some yoga experience. Gentle Exercise: Work your entire body in this class that incorporates standing and chair exercises. Stability Ball Strength & Balance: Try a full body workout while focusing on strength and balance. Strong Bones, Strong Body: Enhance bone strength, improve balance, and increase energy. Exercises based on research can be adjusted to your ability level. Great for those diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia. WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT • 541-736-4444 • willamalane.org | 5
Water Fitness Ai Chi: Enjoy water movement and relaxation in the shallow end of the pool. Improve your range of motion, enhance balance, and increase mobility. Held in the warm pool. Aquatone: Build strength, flexibility, and endurance in this moderately paced shallow water workout. Held in the warm pool. Deep Water Exercise: Learn to use the water’s resistance to increase muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance, and range of motion in this moderately paced workout. Special flotation equipment used. Held in the dive tank. Exercise That Feels Good: Improve strength, balance, flexibility, and energy. A slower-paced, shallow-water workout that is kind to your joints. Held in the warm pool. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Build cardiovascular fitness while improving muscular strength and endurance. HIIT is a cardiointensive, full body workout, yet gentle on the joints. Held in the deep water. Hydro-fit: Increase your cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and core conditions in this aerobicpaced deep water class. Held in the dive tank.
FITNESS CENTERS Willamalane offers two indoor fitness centers and an outdoor fitness playground, the FitLot. Each Willamalane fitness center has a variety of machines to help you with your strength and cardio training.
Fitness Center at Willamalane Park Swim Center Willamalane Park Swim Center has a brand new fitness center! The new fitness center is conveniently located at the pool, so you can workout on a machine and in the pool in the same visit. This new fitness center was made possible through donations from TEAM Eugene and Fitness Equipment of Eugene. We are grateful for their support in creating these new opportunities for our community! Location: 1276 G. St, Springfield OR 97477 Hours: See Willamalane Park Swim Center facility hours at willamalane.org/swim. Pricing: Included with an ALL-ACCESS Membership, corporate membership, or insurance-provided membership. Drop-in rates available.
FitLot at Les Schwab Sports Park The FitLot is a new, shaded and safety-surfaced outdoor fitness experience that covers approximately 1,400 square feet! Think of it as an exercise playground designed for all ages and abilities to use. You can try it on your own or join a free class to learn how it works. Classes projected to resume spring 2022. Location: 400 S 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unavailable when group classes are in session. Learn more and sign up for free classes at willamalane.org/FitLot.
Fitness Center at Bob Keefer Center The Fitness Center at Bob Keefer Center offers a variety of weight lifting and cardio machines perfect for exercising on your own. Location: 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 Hours: See Bob Keefer Center facility hours. Pricing: Included with an ALL-ACCESS Membership, corporate membership, or insurance-provided membership. Drop-in rates available. Visit willamalane.org/FitnessCenter to learn more.
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Included in Your Membership • Unlimited access to all our exercise and adult dance classes, including water fitness and virtual classes, taught by outstanding local instructors. Check out this month’s schedule at willamalane.org/exercise. • Unlimited lap swim and Exercise On Your Own at Willamalane Park Swim Center and Splash! at Lively Park. • Admission to waterpark and recreation swims at both Willamalane Park Swim Center and Splash! at Lively Park.
ALL-ACCESS Memberships A membership at Willamalane means so much more than a trip to the gym. It includes unlimited access to fitness classes and daily access to our pools. It also means discounts on recreation classes, free rounds of mini golf, and more! Join at any Willamalane front desk.
Pricing • Individual Adult: $45 ID/$60 OD per month. • Senior/Military: $35 ID/$50 OD per month. • Family of up to four: $115 ID/$160 OD per month. • Youth: $25 ID/$40 OD per month.
• Unlimited fitness center use at both Bob Keefer Center, and the new fitness center at Willamalane Park Swim Center, including weight training and cardio equipment. • Unlimited access to the courts at Bob Keefer Center, perfect for pickleball, basketball, and tennis. Call first for availability. • Unlimited access to bouldering at Bob Keefer Center during regular hours of operation. • Daily rounds of mini golf at Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park. One round of golf per day, per member. Open seasonally. • 10% off swim lessons. Group lessons only, excludes private lessons. • 10% off all tennis lessons. • 10% off party packages, once annually per member. Learn more about Party Packages at willamalane.org/party. • Special offers and perks! These offers are subject to change. Your monthly member newsletter will help you stay in-the-know about special offers and perks.
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Rules • Listed Membership prices are for payment via auto-deduction. If paid month-to-month, fees increase $5 per month. • No membership registration fees, cancel any time. No partial refunds will be given for cancelations that occur between billing periods. • ALL-ACCESS Memberships are not transferable. All members must be present when membership cards are created. • All age restrictions, rules and regulations for any Willamalane facility, program, class, etc., also apply to ALL-ACCESS Memberships. • Access to any Willamalane facilities are subject to facility scheduling. For current schedules visit willamalane.org/facilities. • Family size is defined as up to four members in a single household, including adults and dependents. If your family is larger than four people, additional dependents can be added for $10 per month, per dependent. • Classes may be cancelled at any time, and may vary based on season and participation. To see current class schedules visit willamalane.org/exercise. • ALL-ACCESS Memberships can be cancelled at any time if any member violates Willamalane’s General Rules or Regulations. No partial-month refunds will be given.
Corporate Memberships We have options available to help keep your workforce well. Please contact our Willamalane Memberships Team at 541-736-4549 for more information.
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Willamalane Scholarships
If you’d like to support the Willamalane Park Foundation, donations may be sent to: Willamalane Park Foundation at PO Box 909, Springfield, OR 97477 or online at willamalane.org/donate.
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The Willamalane Park Foundation, EIN tax ID # 47-4622578, also accepts donor advised funds, IRA distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and stocks.
Financial assistance is available for indistrict residents who want to participate in Willamalane classes and programs. Scholarships are not available to out-of-district residents.
General Scholarships These scholarships apply to many of our classes, programs and activities. Scholarships are limited to not more than 50% of the activity fee. The maximum amount of scholarship funds awarded to each individual is $150. To learn more and apply visit willamalane.org/scholarships.
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Fees and Refunds
Fees are due at time of registration. Refunds must be requested three working days prior to the start of an activity.
How to Read Class Listings CLASS NAME
AGE RANGE CLASS DESCRIPTION
Support your community parks and programs! The Willamalane Park Foundation works to strengthen our community by supporting Willamalane Park and Recreation District. Projects supported by the foundation include park restoration and scholarships for recreation programs.
COVID-19 Protocol Willamalane is offering regular programs and services to keep our community active, connected, and healthy. All programs have sanitation and safety measures in place, in alignment with current public health guidelines. For up-to-date rules and safety updates, please visit willamalane.org/safety.
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CLASS LOCATION DATE, DAY, TIME FEE, CLASS NUMBER
Class Title Ages 50+. Enjoy exploring several simple mixed-media techniques while creating a 12-by-12-inch framed shadow box filled with personally meaningful objects and words. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/9–30 Th 9:30am–12:30pm $56 ID/$70 OD 24053
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CLASS NUMBER
The first fee (ID for in-district) is the amount patrons who live inside Willamalane district boundaries pay. The second listing (OD for out-of-district) is the fee for people who live outside the district.
This number will help you find your class when registering online.
For boundary information, visit willamalane.org/map.
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Adult Classes & Programs ART CLASSES Find your inspiration! Adult art classes are great for artists of all skill levels. Hone new skills, unwind, and find creative ways to express yourself.
Drawing & Painting: Portraiture & Animals Ages 18+. Beginning/Intermediate. Creating an upper torso requires a firm understanding of anatomy, plus color and value control. We will also draw and paint farm animals including geese, sheep, goats. We’ll review a variety of techniques: glazing, soft and hard edges, and a variety of textures. Suitable for students of all levels. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/11–3/1 Tu 9:30am-12:30pm $80 ID/$96 OD 28715
Mixed Media: Canvas Starry Nights Ages 18+. Have fun creating a wintery scene on canvas board using a variety of alcohol inks, other media, and embellishments. We will explore several techniques and everyone will create something unique. All materials are provided. You are encouraged to bring memorabilia for your piece. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/15 Sa 9am–12pm $28 ID/$32 OD 28725
Drawing & Painting Landscapes: Shacks to Castles Ages 18+. Beginning/Intermediate. Utilizing basic shapes, we will explore many different architectural constructions such as barns, piers, covered bridges, lighthouses, and castles. Lessons will focus on the principles of perspective, specific moods to create a color scheme, or adding interesting surroundings. Suitable for students of all levels. No classes Jan. 17 and Feb. 21. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/10–3/14 M 12:30–3:30pm $80 ID/$96 OD 28714
Mixed Media: Steampunk Love Ages 18+. Valentine’s Day is usually red and pink, lace, and flowers. In this workshop, we will explore a more bohemian aesthetic of the traditional hearts and sentiments. Mixed media techniques and embellishments will be used to create a sentimental and unique Valentine’s canvas for someone you love or keep for yourself! All supplies provided. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/12 Sa 9am–12pm $28 ID/$32 OD 28726
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Mixed Media: Buttons Galore! Ages 18+. Beads and lace, butterflies and buttons; express yourself using unlikely elements. We’ll design and create a unique canvas of color and drama using class materials and the treasures you already have. Materials and supplies are provided but bring your button stash, old costume jewelry and baubles to customize your piece to be uniquely you. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/12 Sa 9am–12pm $28 ID/$32 OD 28727
Mixed Media: Painted Rocks Ages 18+. Spring has sprung! Painting rocks is a bit like painting eggs, but the rocks will be permanent additions to your indoor or outdoor garden, potted plants, etc. The instructor will demonstrate how to for create mandalas on rocks. All materials will be provided. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/9 Sa 9am–12pm
COOKING CLASSES Get inspired to make dinner for family and friends! In these cooking classes, you will learn techniques and recipes. Classes range in skill level and cuisine.
Cooking: Hearty Soups Ages 18+. What is better on a cold, winter day than a hot bowl of flavorful, delicious soup? We will make two kinds and you’ll take some home. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/9 W 10:30am–12pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28720
Cooking: Pad Thai Ages 18+. This dish is a classic, an easy and adaptable dish. Change the protein, vegetables and heat based upon your existing ingredients. Two class times to choose from! ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/16 W 10:30am–12pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28721 ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/16 W 6–7:30pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28722
Cooking: Company Dinner 1-2-3 Ages 18+. Do you ever feel frazzled getting ready to prepare a special dinner for company? Learn to host a dinner and enjoy your meal. Menu: Apricot glazed pork tenderloin, spicy sweet potato mash, and asparagus. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/13 W 10:30am–12pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28723
Cooking: Spring Salads and Dressings Ages 18+. Explore what makes a good salad: color, crunch, texture, and flavor! Learn the three standard dressings to keep on hand. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/18 W 10:30am–12pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28724
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LANGUAGE CLASSES
LECTURES
Using games, practice sessions, and vocabulary lessons in a group setting, learning a new language can be easier and fun!
Willamalane hosts a series of educational presentations for adults at Willamalane Adult Activity Center. Topics include legal advice and more.
Intro to Spanish Ages 14+. This fun class is paced for the very beginner. Gain basic comprehension, greetings, numbers, directions, and much more! Living Language Textbook required. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/6–2/24 Th $72 ID/$87 OD
6–8pm 28732
Spanish 2 Ages 14+. Learn more complex Spanish verbs, vocabulary, sentence structure, and everyday usage; Intermediate for students with basic familiarity and vocabulary. Living Language Textbook required. Class will be held in person with a virtual option if requested. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/4–2/22 Tu 6–8pm $54 ID/$65 OD 28691
American Sign Language Ages 13+. Through a series of games, practice drills, and continuous review, students will learn American Sign Language basics. With an emphasis on parameters and handshapes, approximately 100 basic signs will be firmly integrated into conversations. This is a good exploration of sign language and will help in deciding if learning sign language is something you would like to do. No class March 24. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/3–4/28 Th 4:30–6pm $70 ID/$84 OD 28729
Legal Advice: Advance Directives Ages 18+. Attorney Bill Atwood provides legal information and advice in group sessions. In this lecture we’ll review the Oregon Advance Directive, which appoints a health care representative and ensures that patients’ wishes regarding medical treatment are carried out, should they be unable to communicate them to a doctor. Advanced registration required.
Lecture: F.E.T.C.H. Therapy Dogs
Technology: All Things Apple
Ages 18+. F.E.T.C.H (Friends Eager To Come Help) is a local volunteer therapy dog group serving Eugene/Springfield and other Lane county areas. F.E.T.C.H. was formed to offer therapy dog teams opportunities to visit. We specialize in bringing smiles and joy to others! Register in advance to enjoy this special lecture.
Ages 50+. Learn all about your iPhone! Explore apps, website access, photo sharing, and more. Bring any questions about your Apple devices — phone, tablet, or laptop. No class on Jan. 17.
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/12 Tu 10–11am $5 28782
Legal Advice: Estate Planning Basics Ages 18+. Discuss the different methods that can be used to transfer property upon death, including wills, trusts, payable on death, joint ownership, and more. Presented by Bill Atwood. Advanced registration required. Two dates to choose from! ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/19 W 3–4pm FREE 28687 ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/16 W 3–4pm FREE 28688
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Technology: Solar Powered Systems Ages 18+. Oregon is a great place to install solar power systems! Learn about grid-tied systems that reduce power bills to zero, interactive systems that provide backup power during outages, and more. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/23–3/2 W 10–11:30am $25 ID/$30 OD 28801
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/16 W 3–4pm FREE 28689 ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/20 W 3–4pm FREE 28690
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/10–24 M 11am–12:30pm $25 ID/$30 OD 28693
Technology: Arduino Nano Project
TECH CLASSES Technology can be a powerful tool, making our lives easier and more fun, when we understand how to use it. Join us for beginning or advanced tech classes.
Technology: All Things Android Ages 50+. Learn how to set up and use your Android device. Includes instruction on navigation button functionalities and gestures, multiple home screens, as well as how to use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Flight mode options. Bring your Android devices — phone, tablet, or laptop. No class on Jan. 17. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/10–24 M 9–10:30am $25 ID/$30 OD 28692
Ages 14+. This class will describe the basic capacities of the Arduino Nano board and the tools needed to program them. A class project will help you will learn all the basics in order to take on larger projects on your own. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/9–3/16 W 10–11:30am $25 ID/$30 OD 28802
Technology: Mac Basics Ages 18+. Learn how to use the Mac OS operating system, including the basics of file navigation, system settings, browser options, basic security online, multi-user accounts and how to sync your iPhone to your mac. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/30–4/6 W 10–11:30am $25 ID/$30 OD 28803
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URBAN HOMESTEADING Do-it-yourself skills can help you live well, save money, and waste less! Urban Homesteading covers a variety of cooking, preserving, and gardening techniques. Sign up for two or more Urban Homesteading classes and receive a 10% discount.
Adding a variety of fermented foods to your diet is a tasty way to improve your diet and your health. You can learn how to make a batch of kimchi in less than an hour, produce a loaf of delicious sourdough bread, and save money by making your own cream cheese, hard cheese, or ricotta.
Urban Homesteading: Cheese Making
Gift Series Show someone you love them with luxurious homemade soaps or herbal skin creams!
Urban Homesteading: Soap Making Ages 18+. Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, local sources, fragrance oils, and other additives while we make a batch of soap. You will also learn how to make liquid soap and two forms of laundry soap. Take home a share of the soap we produce. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 12/9 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 27880
Urban Homesteading: Balms & Salves Ages 18+. Learn to make a variety of skin creams, lip balms, herbal salves, and tinctures for gifts or a treat for yourself. Take home some lip balm and herbal skin cream. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 12/16 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
Fermentation Series
6–8pm 27880
Ages 18+. We will make a fresh hard cheese and ricotta, and we will learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. You’ll learn about the entire process of cheese making, from cultured milk to formed cheese ready for the press. Plus, we’ll review hot to make yogurt and kefir. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/6 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
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Urban Homesteading: Bread Making & Sourdough Ages 18+. Learn how to catch, care for, and use a wild sourdough culture. We will also go over regular bread baking techniques for those who want to start simple. We will make a batch of sourdough bread while we learn about proofing, the complex biology of a vital sourdough culture, and tips and tricks to get that great artisanal style bread in your own kitchen. Take home your own small round loaf and a sourdough culture.
Urban Homesteading: Kimchi & Kombucha Ages 18+. Learn fermentation basics as we turn a head (or several) of napa cabbage and a bunch of other goodies into kimchi. We’ll use a special modified technique, which lets you ferment directly in the jar. Take a pint of kimchi home to ferment and enjoy! Plus, we’ll make a batch of kombucha. A kombucha SCOBY will be available to take home. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/20 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28755
Urban Homesteading: Beyond Sauerkraut Ages 18+. Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic beverages, and even corned beef. Take home a pint of giardiniera and some habanero hot sauce to finish fermenting at home. Bring a clean wide-mouth pint jar with lid or $1 to purchase from instructor. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/27 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28756
Garden Series Time to start planning for spring! Get your garden beds ready for early planting, increase your yard’s production with a bee hive and a few chickens, add to fruit trees by grafting on new varieties, and put in some culinary and basic medicinal herbs. We’ll help show you how!
Urban Homesteading: Pruning & Grafting Ages 18+. Learn how to prune fruit trees and grapes for form and productivity — thinning, recognizing fruiting spurs, and directing growth patterns. Learn how to graft new varieties onto existing trees or rootstock in time to take advantage of the free fruit grafting material from Agrarian Sharing Network’s annual Propagation Fairs in March/April. OFFSITE LOCATION 2/5 Sa $20 ID/$24 OD
2–4pm 28757
Urban Homesteading: Backyard Poultry Ages 18+. Nothing beats a fresh backyard egg. Learn how to raise egg-laying chickens and ducks. We’ll cover breeds, feed, housing, and safeguards against predators and disease. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/10 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28758
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/13 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28754
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Self-Care Series
Urban Homesteading: Garden Prep for Spring Ages 18+. Get your garden ready for an early planting of peas and start your tomato seeds inside so they are ready when the weather warms up. Topics will include starts vs. direct sowing will include starts vs. direct sowing, coplanting, beneficial insects and how to attract them, composting, soil amendments, and maximizing limited space. Free seeds included with class. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/17 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
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Take care of yourself with luxurious homemade soaps, herbal skin creams, and a bite or two of candied ginger. They also make great gifts!
Urban Homesteading: Outdoor Herbals and Essential Oils
Picnic Series It will be time to get outdoors soon. Get ready by learning how to make your own signature sausages and condiments, then make some effective insect repellent and balms to soothe those inevitable cuts and scrapes.
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/14 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 28765
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Urban Homesteading: Ginger Treats
3/17 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28763
4/21 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER
Ages 18+. A productive bee hive can produce up to five gallons of honey a year! Learn beekeeping basics — equipment, supplies, sources, and techniques — before you commit to your own hives. Learn about current issues with beekeeping, local laws, common diseases, and pests and their treatment options.
6–8pm 28761
Urban Homesteading: Homemade Condiments Ages 18+. Learn to make a variety of skin creams, lip balms, herbal salves, and tinctures for gifts or a treat for yourself. Take home some lip balm and herbal skin cream.
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2/24 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
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3/10 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
4/7 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
6–8pm 28762
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Urban Homesteading: Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Ages 18+. Make your next picnic amazing with your own home made condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish, and how to tailor each recipe to make your own signature versions. Bring three small containers to take home a share of what we make in class.
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Ages 18+. Ginger can be used for a number of sweet or savory treats. Cook up a batch of candied ginger, ginger syrup, ginger sugar, and pickled ginger for sushi. These make great gifts. You can take home a share of what we make. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER
Ages 18+. Learn how to make your own sausage from whole ingredients. Develop your own spice mix so your sausage is as mild or spicy as you like.
Urban Homesteading: Introduction to Beekeeping
Ages 18+. Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, properties of different base oils and local sources, and fragrance oils and other additives while we make a batch of soap. You will also learn how to make liquid soap and two forms of laundry soap. Take home a share of the soap we produce.
Ages 18+. Learn how to make effective natural insect repellent creams and sprays, healing salves, and learn about the SPF potential of various herbal combinations. Take home a share of what we make in class.
Urban Homesteading: Sausage Making
3/3 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
Urban Homesteading: Soap Making
Urban Homesteading: Balms & Salves
Ages 18+. Essential oils can have strong medicinal qualities. Learn how to use them effectively and safely in spray mists, skin creams, massage oil, and even mosquito repellent lotions or sprays. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/28 Th $20 ID/$24 OD
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WRITING
DOG TRAINING
Writer’s Workshop: Beginning your Memoir
Advanced Canine Good Citizen
Ages 18+. For beginners and established writers. This series provides creative methods to help jog our memories and write personal essays about our life experiences. Rediscover who we are our life stories unfold, with an emphasis on learning the craft of good storytelling. Facilitated by Ann Heide, published author and former feature writer for the Register-Guard. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/4–2/8 Tu 2–4pm $54 ID/$64 OD 29730
Writer’s Workshop: Advancing your Memoir Ages 18+. Focus on becoming great storytellers as we write our personal essays. In-class writing exercises followed by reading out loud for group feedback. Explore how to find lifetime themes and organize stories into cohesive collections, all as we consider how to create a written legacy for our families or a broader audience. Facilitated by Ann Heide, published author and former feature writer for the Register-Guard. Prerequisite: Writer’s Workshop: Beginning Your Memoir or with facilitator’s permission ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/4–2/8 Tu 11am–1pm $54 ID/$64 OD 28731
Love ‘Em and Leash ‘Em We love our dog visitors! It’s a delight to see dogs in our parks and on our trails. And while we know that your dog is amazing, we also want to make sure our other visitors feel safe, too.
Ages 18+. This dog obedience class will allow your dog to achieve the highest levels of good behavior and the opportunity to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Trick training is also provided. Prerequisite Intermediate Canine Good Citizen or instructor approval. Registration is required. Class located at the Bob Keefer Center, enter through main entrance. BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/5–26 W $60 ID/$72 OD
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Intermediate Canine Good Citizen Ages 18+. Canine Good Citizen is open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed. This class reinforces the basics of good manners and obedience, teaches new skills, instills the values of responsible ownership, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog at home and in the community. AKC Canine Good Citizen testing is available. Prerequisite Dog Training: Beginning. Registration is required. Class located at the Bob Keefer Center, enter through main entrance. BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/5–26 W $60 ID/$72 OD
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Dog Training: Beginning/ Basic Manners Ages 18+. In this class, your dog will learn to watch, sit, down, come, stay, wait, greet, and follow other commands. These classes are intended to help you and your dog learn the fundamentals of great canine citizenship. Registration is required. Advanced registration required. No drop in allowed. Class located at the Bob Keefer Center, please enter through main entrance. BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/5–26 W $60 ID/$72 OD
Want to have an off-leash experience? We’ve got you covered! Try visiting Lively Park, a nearly 4-acre dog park with separate play areas for large dogs, medium, and small dogs. It’s a great place to play! The dog park at Lively Park is located at 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield, OR 97478.
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Puppy Class Ages 18+. Puppies must be between the ages of 8 and 20 weeks and have the distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, and parainfluenza shots (DHLPP) to participate in class. Other beginning level small dogs may be allowed in this class pending instructor approval. Class located at the Bob Keefer Center, please enter through main entrance. BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/5–26 Th $60 ID/$72 OD
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That’s why we’re asking you to Love ’em and Leash ’em. Keeping dogs on-leash helps to mitigate some of the unpredictable situations that can arise when dogs are introduced to unfamiliar people and pets. We’re grateful for your help in keeping parks safe and fun — for your dog, and for everyone else!
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Events & Trips EVENTS Winter Solstice Celebration All ages. The winter solstice signifies the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Throughout the ages, solstice has been marked by different cultures through celebrations of light, feasts and music. Join us at Dorris Ranch for a family-friendly celebration of light with a campfire, storytelling, sweet treats, craft making, and a luminary walk. DORRIS RANCH 12/21 Tu $7 ID/$9 OD
Bunco & Brunch Ages 18+. Let’s Roll! Bunco is a crazy and fun dice game that requires no skill. Come for the fun and the food. Bring a friend or make a friend. Brunch is included in the price. WILLAMALANE ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/15 F 11:30am–1:30pm $15 ID/$18 OD 28785
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Mother’s Day Tea All ages. Spend the afternoon honoring the mother or mothers in your life. Enjoy sweet and savory treats in the historic Dorris Ranch Barn. Pose in our old-time photo booth while listening to live music. At the end of the day, take home a special craft that you created together.
Lunch and Learn: Birds and How to Identify Them Ages 18+. Do you wish you knew the names of the different types of birds that visit your birdfeeder? Want to increase your skill in bird identification? At this Lunch and Learn, Ecology Instructor and Wildlife Biologist, Pat Boleyn will share her expertise on how to identify birds anywhere and understand how to attract birds to your yard. Includes lunch. WILLAMALANE ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/18 F 12–2pm $10 ID/$12 OD 28783
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Accessible to those using walkers, wheelchairs & motorized scooters Door-to-door destinations; some walking required ++ Periods of continuous standing Rose City Dog Show or walking Ages 18+. Portland. One of the largest all+++ Stairs, inclines, distances, breed shows in the United States, features uneven surfaces performance and companion events such as agility, obedience and the new Trick Dogs Beyond Van Gogh category. Mark your calendars and register early for this popular event. Bring a sack lunch Ages 18+. Portland. An imaginative and fully or purchase a meal on-site. Mobility + immersive adventure, Beyond Van Gogh uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an 1/19 W 7:30am–4:30pm engaging journey into the world of Vincent Van $61 ID/$73 OD 28788 Gogh. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear and disappear, flow across multiple surfaces. The tiniest details will titillate your heightened senses. Mobility + 1/6 Th $97 ID/$116 OD
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DORRIS RANCH 5/7 Sa $15 ID/$18 OD
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MEGGA Hunt All ages. April 16, 2022. This year’s MEGGA Hunt returns to Lively Park. We will have more options than ever, including Take Home Backyard Kits, Family Only Hunts, Non-Competitive Hunts, and Traditional Hunts. For up-to-the minute event updates check back at willamalane.org/events.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium Ages 18+. Newport. Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ocean as you explore the many exhibits of the aquarium. Dig in to prehistoric Oregon and join us for fossil fun as we tour the featured ‘Cruisin the Fossil Coastline Exhibit.’ Mobility + 2/8 Tu $82 ID/$98 OD
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Museum of Mental Health
Carriage Me Back to ...
Ages 18+. Salem. Our guided tour of the Museum of Mental Health will focus on the history of mental health treatment in Oregon and the fascinating history of this medical facility. Mobility +++
Ages 18+. Brownsville. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for this fictionalized historic community drama. Dressed in period costumes, local actors take on the personalities of colorful historical characters and bring to life the history, day-to-day life, and customs of yesteryear. Bring a sack lunch or purchase a meal on-site. Mobility «
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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Ages 18+. Woodburn. Celebrate spring at Oregon’s iconic tulip festival. Tiptoe through the tulips as you enjoy fresh flowers, food, wine tasting and more. View 40 acres of stunning beauty, including an expansive vista of vineyards, distant mountains and a few mud puddles. A train ride through the fields is included. Bring a sack lunch or purchase a meal on-site. Mobility « 4/21 Th $62 ID/$74 OD
Cherry Blossom Day at the Oregon State Capitol Ages 18+. Salem. Celebrate spring under the cherry trees in the Capitol Mall with music, performances, and much more! Tour the Oregon State Capitol building and learn about Oregon history, the Capitol, and the legislative process. Mobility + 3/19 Sa $49 ID/$59 OD
8:30am–4:30pm 28791
Depoe Bay Crab Feed
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Renaissance Room Lunch & Tour Ages 18+. Eugene. A hidden gem in our own backyard, the Renaissance Room menu changes regularly to feature the regions & focus of study of the culinary students of Lane Community College. We’ll enjoy a lunch prepared by the students and tour the kitchens to learn more about the process of food preparation in a hospitality setting. Mobility + 4/27 W $39 ID/$47 OD
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Ages 18+. Depoe Bay. Watch master craftsmen build and display their wooden boats. Whale watching and tours of the Coast Guard Station are an added highlight. Price includes a whole crab dinner and all the trimmings. Mobility « 4/16 Sa $89 ID/$107 OD
5/7 Sa $42 ID/$50 OD
1am–4:30pm 28795
Wildlife Safari Elephant Encounter Ages 18+. Winston. With over 400 acres of space for some of the rarest, most endangered species on earth to roam, Wildlife Safari is truly an immersive wildlife experience. In addition to seeing animals from around the globe, you can enjoy a private, up-close encounter with one of the park’s elephants. Bring a sack lunch or purchase a meal on-site. Mobility ++ 5/10 Tu $79 ID/$95 OD
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Birding: Ankeny & Baskett Slough NWR Ages 18+. Salem. We will visit two of the three refuges that make up the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This complex with its oak savannas, native prairies and wetlands, preserves habitat for wintering Dusky Canada geese. On this trip we can expect to see a wide variety of waterfowl species as well as wading and shore birds, raptors, and songbirds. Register in advance. Bring a sack lunch and beverage. 2/1 Tu $52 ID/$62 OD
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Birding: Central Oregon Coast Ages 18+. Newport. The central Oregon coast is an ideal year-round habitat for a wide variety of birds including shorebirds, waterfowl, wading birds, raptors and songbirds. This trip will include both estuaries and coastal areas. Register in advance. Bring a sack lunch and beverage. 4/7 Tu $52 ID/$62 OD
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9am–6pm 28792
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Snowshoeing in the Cascades: Salt Creek
SNOWSHOEING A visit to the great outdoors can do wonders for the mind and body! Willamalane’s hiking and snowshoeing outdoor adventures make it easy for you to explore the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas.
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness. This snowshoeing trip is perfect for beginner and moderate skill levels. Bring your own sack lunch and water. Location may change based on snowpack. Two dates to choose from!
Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and follow our experienced guide through the light of the moon on this 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness at Gold Lake. This snowshoeing trip is perfect for beginner and moderate skill levels. Bring your own sack lunch and water. Location may change based on snowpack.
MEET AT BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/22 Sa 9:30am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 28768
MEET AT BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/12 Sa 6–10:30pm $59 ID/$71 OD 28769
2/26 Sa $59 ID/$71 OD
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Snowshoeing in the Cascades: Gold Lake Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness. This snowshoeing trip is perfect for beginner and moderate skill levels. Bring your own sack lunch and water. Location may change based on snowpack.
An experienced guide helps you explore the world of snowshoeing with Willamalane’s introductory level hikes for beginner and intermediate snowshoers. All gear, safety, transportation, and basic instruction is provided. All classes include a pre-trip meeting to learn what to pack and the basics of the gear.
MEET AT BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/12 Sa 9:30am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 28771
Discover Snowshoeing with Willamalane
HIKE YOUR WAY Hike Your Way with Willamalane For a healthy you in 2022, get outdoors this winter for fun and fitness while exploring beautiful trails in the area. Hike Your Way with Willamalane will give you the resources to explore new trails, create hours of family fun, and build comradery within the community. You can even track your miles with our new app. After registration you will receive an email with information to pick up your “Hike Kit” that includes some fun gifts, a secret list of trails, and instructions on how to track and submit your miles for prizes and recognition. Begins Jan. 24. $15
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Ages 8+. Join Willamalane for a guided snow shoe trip to Gold Lake. Route will include a 3-mile round trip of beautiful wilderness with scenic views and slight elevation changes. This snowshoeing trip is perfect for beginner and moderate skill levels. Please bring your own sack lunch, water, and clothing appropriate for winter weather conditions. Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. MEET AT BOB KEEFER CENTER 12/18 Sa 8am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 28236
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GET-TOGETHER PASS
Upcoming Movies
Ages 50+. Access all the activities in the lobby during our regular activity schedule with Get-Together Pass.
Enjoy a movie at Willamalane Adult Activity Center with a Get-Together Pass.
Movie Appreciation Group Upcoming Movies
Fees and details • $5 for 10 visits • Scholarships are available • Get yours at the front desk
A brief introduction will precede each film, followed by an informal discussion after. Showtimes are on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
What’s Included in the Pass Bridge Coffee Connection Computer Access
January
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12:30–3:30pm
M-F
9–11:30am
M-F
9am–3pm
Conversations with Women
1st, 3rd W
10:15-11:30am
Friendship Circle
3rd W
1:30-2:45pm
Knotty Knitters
Th
Newcomers welcome to join in this fun game! Enjoy coffe or tea for 50 cents. Sit down, relax, and meet new friends. Free baked good are available several times a week. Use a computer for one hour at a time, up to two hours per day. Print-outs are included, if needed. Join other women to exchange ideas in a group discussion format. Register in advance.
March and April
From beginners to experts, all knitters, crocheters, and fiber lovers are invited to join.
Movie Matinee Upcoming Movies
1–3:30pm
Movie Matinee
Monthly
1–3:30pm
Watch an afternoon film with friends.
M-F
9:30am-3pm
M
1–3:30pm
Tu
Feb. 9: Wildlike (2014) Feb. 16: Spirit of the Wind (1979) Feb. 23: Big Miracle (2012)
1-3:30pm
A brief introduction will precede each film, followed by an informal discussion after.
Wood Carvers
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Friendly people meet to talk and share ideas.
2nd, 3rd, 4th W
Texas Hold ‘Em
February
Find out the schedule for March and April at the front desk, or by calling 541-736-4444.
Movie Appreciation Group
Puzzle Table
• Jan. 12: Wings (1927) • Jan. 19: The Ox-Bow Incident (1942) • Jan. 26: The High and the Mighty (1954)
1–3pm
The puzzle table is available to all puzzle fans. Puzzles can be checked out to take home.
Watch an afternoon film with friends. Monthly films begin at 1 p.m. • Dec. 15: Judy (2019) • Dec. 22: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) • Jan. 5: A Beautiful Mind (2001) • Feb. 2: Lincoln (2012) • Mar. 2: Walk the Line (2005)
RENTALS Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates sports venues, event spaces, and facilities in Springfield, Oregon. Willamalane offers venues for birthday parties, weddings, graduation parties, anniversary parties, retirement parities, quiceañera celebrations, baby showers, and sporting and rentals. For more information about renting a space at Willamalane for your special occasion visit willamalane.org/rentals, call 541-736-4570 or email rentals@willamalane.org.
Newcomers welcome to join this fun game! Drop-in studio for experienced carvers to share ideas and info. Furnish your own tools and wood. Instruction available for beginners.
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Willamalane Adult Activity Center
• Drop-in $4 in-district, $5 out-of-district • Five-visit pass $17.50 in-district, $20 out-of-district
ISLAND PARK ART GALLERY
Ages 18+. Our shop is perfect for woodworkers of all levels. Staff are available to help beginners compete their projects from the start to finish. The shop is equipped with saws, planer, jointer, lathe, and everything else you need to build stunning wooden furniture and objects. Our visitors build anything and everything, including cabinets, bookshelves, plant stands, and wine racks.
Island Park Art Gallery is an exhibition space for two-dimensional work with a new show opening every two months. The gallery is located inside the center. Island Park Art Gallery is a part of the Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk. We welcome local artists of various styles, mediums, and experiences to participate in our gallery shows. If you’d like to show at the Island Park Gallery, email jenniferw@willamalane.org Detail of work by Abigail Dolby
Detail of work by Gail Levine
Upcoming shows • Abigail Dolby, Dec. 1-Jan. 25 Reception Friday, Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m. • Gail Levine, Feb. 1-March 25 Reception Friday, Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m.
ROCK SHOP Ages 18+. Equipped with slab and trip saws, grinder, sanders, and polishers, and helped by skilled volunteers, you can turn rocks into beautiful gems or cut your thunderegg. Rock Shop Hours Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. No registration is needed. Rock Shop Fees • Single rock cut $4 for a small cut, $5 for a large cut. 30 | WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT • 541-736-4444 • willamalane.org
WOOD SHOP
We accept commission requests for small-to medium-sized custom-built wood furniture and other projects. Contact 541-736-4444 for more information. Wood Shop Hours Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. No registration is needed. Wood Shop Fees • Drop-in, half-day $7 in-district, $8 out-of-district • Five-visit pass $25 in-district, $30 out-of-district • Unlimited monthly pass $59 in-district, $71 out-of-district
GIFT SHOP The gift shop is filled with beautiful, handcrafted artisan goods at unbeatable prices. Browse the gift shop on Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. If you’d like to sell your artisan goods at the gift shop call 541-736-4428.
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Services Willamalane’s services for Springfield-area older adults focus on enhancing health and well-being. These offerings can help older adults to maintain maximum independence by removing individual and social barriers to healthy living.
FOOD PANTRY By working in collaboration with Burrito Brigade and local grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, farms, and home growers, the program rescues food that would otherwise go in a landfill, turning wasted food into a free grocery store for the community. No income verification or personal identification is required.
Access the Food Pantry Appointment and walk-in hours available. • For appointments, hours, and more information, call 541-736-4444. • The Food Pantry is located at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, at 215 W. C St., Springfield OR 97477.
Donate to the Food Pantry Please consider supporting this program! Help your neighbors by donating food to fill the Food Hub and Little Free Pantries. Donations are accepted at Willamalane Adult Activity Center on Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit willamalane.org/food for culturally responsive food donation suggestions.
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE (SHIBA)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep adults age 60 and older safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. Contact Terre Olson at 541-736-4406 for more information.
SHIBA’s volunteer counselors are ready to help! Get help comparing your current coverage with what’s available in 2022. All of SHIBA’s 2021 counseling sessions will be conducted by phone or online. Call 541-736-4421 to schedule a time.
FOOT CARE Keeping your feet healthy is very important. Our licensed nurses provide basic foot assessment and nail care. This service is not offered to people with diabetes. • Time slots available by reservation. • $18 in-district, $22 out-of-district. • To sign up, call 541-736-4444.
For households that do not have a person 60+, contact Catholic Community Services for assistance at 541-747-8349.
FIDO PET FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
This dog and cat food bank is available for individuals who qualify for services such as Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP. • Pick up food on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $3/dog or $2/cat. • To sign up, contact Penny at FIDO: Eugeneinfo@fidoanimeals.org.
All ages. Drop by the Willamalane Adult Activity Center for a delicious drive-though Community Breakfast! One date per month, starting in March. March menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, and coffee. April and May menus are to be determined. • • • •
9-10 am Suggested donation of $3 No registration necessary. March 18, April 15, May 20
SENIOR MEALS Ages 60+. Willamalane and Senior & Disability Services offers a to-go box. Participants can arrive at the parking lot to pick up lunch. See the menu at willamalane.org/food. • Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. • Free with a suggested donation of $3 To sign up, call Senior Meals at 541-736-4408 or Meals on Wheels at 541-736-4424.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Ages 50+. Local retired nurses provide weekly checks and education. • Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Drop in during lobby hours to participate. Drop-in Blood Pressure Checks We now have an automatic blood pressure cuff machine. It’s free to use any time the center is open. Please sign in at the front desk to use. WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT • 541-736-4444 • willamalane.org | 33
G.R.O.W. Prepare for your summer garden with a new raised bed! These kits are created by Willamalane employees and volunteers and come with soil and seeds. Kits include a raised garden bed made of hearty plank cedar that is deep enough to accommodate almost anything. Wood, screws, pre-fertilized soil, seeds, and instructions give you everything you need to start growing your own veggies!
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Registration dates Winter Registration: Dec. 8 Summer Registration: April 13
Attend a public meeting Willamalane regularly hosts public town halls about upcoming projects and actively seeks community input. Board meetings Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month (no meeting in August) and work sessions are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, as needed. Board meetings and work sessions begin at 6 p.m. in-person and virtually. All meetings and work sessions are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Call (541) 736-4002 to make arrangements. To see a list of upcoming public meetings, visit willamalane.org/meetings.
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