TRIPS

Day Trips

mobility rating guide

✪ Accessible to those using walkers, wheelchairs, and motorized scooters

+ Door-to-door destinations; some walking required

++ Periods of continuous standing or walking

+++ Stairs, inclines, distances, uneven surfaces

WILLAMETTE CONFLUENCE/TURTLE FLATS BUS TOUR

Explore the Willamette Confluence Preserve and Turtle Flats on a small bus tour with McKenzie River Trust and Friends of Buford Park. This 1,400-acre preserve showcases rare habitats in the Willamette Valley, including river corridors, floodplain forests, wetlands, upland oak woodlands, and native prairies. Learn about the conservation efforts, human history, and natural features of the preserve from volunteer docents. This tour is ideal for those who cannot walk the typical four miles of walking tours. Bring a bagged lunch and water, dress for the weather, and consider bringing a portable chair. An ADAaccessible toilet will be available halfway through the tour. Registration is required.

GUILLERMO DEL TORO: CRAFTING PINOCCHIO

Portland Art Museum. Join this showcase of the collaborative art, craft, and storytelling of the film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. This exhibit immerses audiences in its world, featuring iconic creatures, set pieces, stop-motion animation technology, and fantastical visual and sound elements. At more than 8,000 square feet, the exhibition will guide audiences through the creation and collective artistry of del Toro’s work. Lunch is available for purchase.

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9/6 W 9:30am-4pm ID $88/OD $106 32875

MT. ANGEL OKTOBERFEST

Mt Angel. Eat, drink, sing, and dance at this festival celebrating all things German. Smell the sizzling bratwurst, listen to the oom pah pah of the music, and see the traditional costumes. Food is available for purchase. Refunds are not guaranteed after Sept. 9.

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9/16 Th 10am-6pm ID $64/OD $77 32876

SENIOR SAFARI AT THE OREGON ZOO

Portland. Explore the Oregon Zoo’s animal exhibits. Attend animal talks, ride the zoo train, and enjoy the carousel. Bring your lunch or purchase lunch on site.

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9/19 Tu 8am-5:30pm ID $94/OD $113 32877

Harvest Tea At Shelton Mcmurphey Johnson

HOUSE

Eugene. Celebrate the flavors and bounty of the season with a tea and tour at the historic Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene’s only Victorian House museum. The threecourse tea features savories, scones, and desserts with the fall flavors of pumpkin and apple. Each course is served with a different flavor tea. After the tea, guests are invited to tour the mansion and explore the lives of the families that called it home between 1888-1986.

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9/23 Sa 2-4pm ID $59/OD $71 32878

OREGON HATCHERY RESEARCH CENTER

Alsea. Explore the wonders of water at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. Strategically located in the Alsea Basin, researchers study the life cycle and interactions of wild and hatchery fish. In this guided tour, you will learn about fish anatomy, spawning behaviors, and invertebrate identification.

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10/3 Tu 8am-4pm ID $64/OD $77 32879

HARRY & DAVID TOUR AND HISTORIC JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville. With the aroma of chocolate in the air, peek behind the scenes to watch the magic creations in the bakery, candy kitchens, and gift packing. Harry & David is one of the most popular food-related tours in the country. A bakery treat and chocolate are included with the tour. After the tour, you can stroll around historic Jacksonville for lunch and take time to visit the charming shops. Lunch is available for purchase.

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10/18 W 7am-6pm ID $76/OD $91 32881

Dinner And A Show

Cottage Grove. Join an evening of fun and frolic at the Cottage Grove Theater’s production of The Producers. An unhappy accountant and a down-on-his-luck producer join forces to capitalize on a “flop” production. Things go awry: their show is a smash hit! The Producers is a hilarious musical that skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners with its provocative, outrageous, in-your-face humor. Dinner is available for purchase.

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10/12 Th 8am-4pm ID $64/OD $77 32880

PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS

Washougal. Located in the Columbia Gorge, the Pendleton Woolen Mills are a testament to the quest for quality. Mill tours are a one-of-a-kind experience. You will see real-time work from the dyeing of wool to finishing. The walking tour is one mile and does not offer seating. Lunch is available for purchase.

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10/26 Th 7:30am-6pm ID $74/OD $89 32882

ORCAS: OUR SHARED FUTURE

OMSI, Portland. Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, apex predator of all oceans. Orcas: Our Shared Future includes artifacts and specimens, life-size orca replicas, and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.

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11/7 Tu 8am-4pm ID $74/OD $89 32883

OREGON PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY

Salem. The Oregon Public Safety Academy is home to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, This tour will take you behind the scenes of the training for peace officers in Oregon. Bring a sack lunch, or purchase lunch at a stop nearby.

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11/15 W 8am-4pm ID $64/OD $77 32884

SHORE ACRES HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Coos Bay. Experience a splendid holiday display at the Oregon Coast. Shore Acres State Park becomes a 7-acre fantasy land illuminated with over 325,000 lights, sculptures, holiday trees, and animated displays. Enjoy refreshments and live entertainment in the beautifully decorated Garden House. Dinner is available for purchase.

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12/6 Th 8am-4pm ID $64/OD $77 32885

Christmas Parlor Tea And Tour

Albany. Enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned holiday celebration. This popular annual event features historic homes which have been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated for the holidays. The self-guided tour includes music, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, and trolley rides. As part of your experience, participants will celebrate with a holiday high tea. Register by Nov. 25. A meal is included in the price.

MEET AT BOB KEEFER CENTER + + + 12/10 Su 10am-4pm ID $84/OD $101 32886

Rose City Dog Show

Portland. This is one of the largest all-breed shows in the United States! The show features companion events such as agility, obedience, and a performance by AKC Trick Dogs. Bring your lunch or purchase food onsite.

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Shops And Studios

GIFT SHOP

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER

Hours: M–F 9am-2pm

ROCK AND GEM STUDIO

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER

Hours: TuWTh 9am-3pm

Community Programs

WOOD SHOP

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER

Hours: TuWTh 9am-3pm

Shop closed: 12-12:30pm

These services are a part of the support network that is helping older adults live at home safely and independently. Willamalane can assist you with providing information, support, and access to other resources. These programs help participants maintain maximum independence by removing individual and social barriers to personal independence. Most services run by appointment or drop in at Willamalane Adult Activity Center. For more information, please call 541-736-4444 or go to willamalane.org/services

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS (Ages 50+)

Local retired nurses provide weekly checks and education.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST (All ages)

Drop by for a delicious breakfast. No breakfasts Nov.–Feb.

FOOD PANTRY

No income verification or personal identification is required to take part in this program. For more information, call 541-736-4444 or visit willamalane.org/food

FOOT CARE (Ages 50+)

Licensed nurses provide basic foot assessment and nail care. This service is unavailable for people with diabetes because of the special care it involves.

LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

(Ages 60+) LIHEAP helps keep adults age 60 and older healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. Fall mailouts and waitlist enrollment will begin mid-October.

MEDICARE COUNSELING (Ages 50+)

Call a trained counselor to get free, unbiased help with your questions about Medicare coverage, options, appeals, and more. This program is run by Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, or SHIBA. Call the SHIBA info line at 541-736-4421 to schedule an appointment.

SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM (Ages 60+)

Drive-thru the adult activity center parking lot to conveniently pick up a delicious meal. Indoor dining returns Oct. 2. To sign up, call Senior Meals at 541-736-4408 or Meals on Wheels at 541-736-4424.

FIDO PET FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION SITE (Ages 50+)

This dog and cat food bank is available for individuals who qualify for services such as Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP. For more information contact EugeneInfo@FidoAnimeals.org

Every Thursday 9:30–11:30am Free

3rd Friday of the month 9–10am

Suggested donation: $3

Every Wednesday 11:30am–1:30pm Free

Every Wednesday by appointment $18 ID $22 OD

Contact Terre Olson at 541-736-4406 for more information

By appointment

Open enrollment begins Oct. 15, and runs through Dec. 7.

Monday–Friday 11:30am–12:30pm

Free

Suggested donation: $3

2nd Tuesday of the month 11:30am-1pm

• $3 for cat food

• $4 for dog food

• $5 for grainfree dog food