Willamalane fall 2017 recreation guide

Fall 2017

PetFest!

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8 New Courts for Pickleball!

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Being young at heart is good for your health.

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Your Heart Age is directly linked to your risk for heart disease. So take our free, 5-minute online Heart Risk Assessment. It will calculate your Heart Age and offer advice on how to maintain or improve your heart health.

Visit McKenzieHeartCare.com/quiz to take the assessment.

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is owned in part by physicians.

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Special Events

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Parks

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Facilities

Willamalane unveils eight new outdoor courts at Meadow Park.

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• Bob Keefer Center • Adult Activity Center • Willamalane Park Swim Center • Splash! at Lively Park

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Disability Information

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Aquatics

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Preschools

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Classes for Kids

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Parties

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Middle School Programs

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Outdoor Programs

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Climbing

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Adaptive Recreation

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Tennis

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Classes for Adults

• Splash! at Lively Park • Willamalane Park Swim Center • Swim Lessons

• Two50 youth center • Middle School Sports

• Fitness • Personal Growth • Arts and Crafts • Trips • Computers and Technology

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Rentals

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Español

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Parents Plus Adults help kids learn in My First Sports, You & Me.

High Time to Climb There's a class for every age and experience level at Bob Keefer Center.

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Fit and Happy

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Working out in Willamalane's group exercise classes builds strength and cements friendships. willamalane.org 541-736-4544

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Board of Directors

Welcome We have another great selection of programs, classes and activities to help you move from summer to fall. You can:

Willamalane's board is composed of five members elected to serve four-year terms. Public board meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation. Meeting agendas are available a few days in advance at willamalane.org.

• Work directly with a fitness coach to tailor your workout to your individual needs, page 51.

• Explore the world of engineering, brick by little LEGO brick, page 33.

Anne Ballew

Denise Bean

Lee Beyer

Greg James

Janis Ross

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Vice president

Director

• Get out and enjoy our 1,500 acres of parks and trails.

We pride ourselves on providing programs and activities relevant to your interests. Let us know how we are doing! The next time you are in, fill out a survey, ask to talk to a recreation programmer, or email me: vincentm@willamalane.org.

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President

We are here to serve you, Springfield!

Director

(Mascot photobomb!)

Contact the board at boardofdirectors@willamalane.org. Email sent to an elected official becomes a public record.

Vincent Martorello Superintendent

Administration WILLAMALANE WON the National Gold Medal award in 2016, designating it as the top park agency in the country for communities of similar size. The award is the highest honor given out by The National Recreation and Park Association and recognizes agencies that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.

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WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Highlights include 10 waterfront areas; 28 miles of hiking and biking trails; nine turf and four synthetic sports fields; and 26 playgrounds. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by an elected board of directors.

Vincent Martorello, Superintendent 541-736-4002 vincentm@willamalane.org Michael Wargo, Deputy Superintendent 541-736-4006 michaelw@willamalane.org Nicole Gibson, Administrative Services Director 541-736-4030 nicoleg@willamalane.org Dania Parent, Finance Director 541-736-4034 dania.parent@willamalane.org

Event Calendar

Special Events August

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1 ROCKtoberfest

Bob Keefer Center 7 The Great

Costume Swqp

Bob Keefer Center 20 Rock & Bop

Adult Activity Center 23-25 Haunted Hayride

Dorris Ranch 31 Halloween Carnival

Bob Keefer Center

Tap & Taste Downtown at 5th & A St.

September 16 PetFest

Lively Park 17 Harvest Party

Dorris Ranch

PetFest Sept. 16

Turkey Stuffer Nov. 23

December

November

ROCKtoberfest Oct. 1

2 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

Wildish Theater 12 Free Family Climb

Bob Keefer Center 23 Turkey Stuffer

Lively Park 30 Holiday Marketplace

Adult Activity Center

Springfield Christmas Parade Dec. 2

1 Holiday Marketplace

Adult Activity Center (continued) 1 Winter Cabaret

Adult Activity Center 2 Whiffle Ball Classic

Bob Keefer Center 2 Springfield

Christmas Parade

Downtown Springfield 18-21 Willamalane Giving Tree

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Activity Center, Willama lane Park Swim Center

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register now at willamalane.org

Tap & Taste Saturday, Aug. 19, 5-10 p.m.

Downtown Springfield at 5th and A streets Tickle your taste buds and quench your thirst at Springfield’s premiere food and drink celebration! Tap & Taste features tastes and sips from some of your favorite local food trucks, restaurants, breweries and cider producers. Sit back and listen to live music at this evening of flavor and fun.

Admission is bundled with a souvenir glass and your first set of taste tickets. You won’t want to miss a taste! No outside food or

presented by toyota

The Great Costume Swap FREE! Saturday, Oct. 7 Bob Keefer Center Costume drop-off: Oct. 2-6, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Costume exchange: Saturday, Oct. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

All ages. Swap last year’s vampire cape for a baseball uniform; or switch from a monkey suit to a princess gown.

Bring your gently used family friendly costume to Bob Keefer Center during the drop-off period, receive a “swap token,” and redeem the token for a newto-you costume during the swap on Oct. 7. Costumes are subject to availability and are first-come, first-served. Sizes and styles may vary.

beverages.

Tickets: $12/advance, $15/gate Limited quantities — buy now at willamalane.org!

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Harvest Party at Dorris Ranch Sunday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m.

Dorris Ranch • $4 All ages. Celebrate the fall season with a roundup of family-friendly activities at Dorris Ranch. Step back in time for a visit to a fur trapper’s fall encampment or help the Masterson pioneer family as they prepare for winter. Try your hand at cider pressing, make a traditional fall craft and sample tasty food.

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PetFest

FREE! Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lively Park Whether yours is a kitty or a bunny — or a ferret or a parrot — we all love our pets. Join us for PetFest and learn about resources for your furry, scaly and feathery family members.

• Educational sessions • More than 30 vendors • Demonstrations • Prize drawings • Spot Magazine cover model search!

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Special Events Rock & Bop Friday, Oct. 20, 7-10 p.m.

Adult Activity Center Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door NEW! Join us for Springfield’s

hottest retro dance party! Think fast cars, malt shops and great rock 'n’ roll. Grab your vintage ‘50s finery and dance to live music by Daddy Rabbit. Whether you come dolled up or dressed down, be prepared to swing, shimmy and shake!

ROCKtoberfest

• Best retro outfit contest — $100 contest prize!

• Beer and wine • Food

FREE! Sunday, Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m. • Bob Keefer Center

Ages 21+. For challenge and camaraderie, it’s hard to beat a workout that puts you 33 feet high on the wall at Bob Keefer Center — unless you combine it with free admission, prize gear raffles and a complimentary beverage in the beer garden after your summit! Staff and volunteers take the ropes to ensure a safe climbing experience.

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Haunted Hayride

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Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 23-25 $7.50 in-district $9 out-of-district Dorris Ranch Ride through the “haunted” trails of Dorris Ranch, where ghosts, zombies, mummies and even historic figures emerge from the shadows of the filbert orchards.

Make crafts and play games in the barn before your hayride and warm up afterwards with hot cocoa and cookies. The ride features performers from Identity Dance. This not-tooscary event is geared towards young children and families and sells out fast. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 2 at willamalane.org. To keep phone communication at facilities available, registration will be online at willamalane.org or in person only. Limit of eight tickets per transaction.

Halloween Carnival

FREE Family Climb

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Bob Keefer Center $5 per family of four; $1 each additional

Sunday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m.

Bob Keefer Center

Tricks, treats and sports galore are a slam dunk at this familyfriendly event featuring spooky carnival games, creepy crafts and a full roster of athletic feats with a Halloween beat. Come in costume and enjoy trick-ortreating out of the cold.

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All ages. Bring the family to the climbing wall. Staff and volunteers take the ropes to ensure a safe and fun climbing experience. Learn about our youth and adult climbing programs, while we challenge all members of the family to ascend the wall to earn an additional raffle ticket. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.

Springfield Farmers' Market Fridays, 3-7 p.m.

Now through Sept. 29 5th and A streets, downtown Pick up your weekly fill of fresh local produce, and join Willamalane for music, fun and games!

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Whiffle Ball Classic Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bob Keefer Center $45 per team Ages 16+. Put your years of backyard whiffle ball experience to good use. Come join us for the third annual Whiffle Ball Classic.

This tournament will be a 3-vs.-3 full-pitch event. Teams will be placed in a bracket for a round robin tournament for seeding in the playoffs. One team will be crowned the champs! Join us for a hot dog barbecue after. Sign up your team of three today.

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Springfield Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 2 Starting at 1 p.m.

The streets of Springfield come alive for the 65th annual “oldest and coldest” Christmas Parade. A Tuba Carol Concert precedes the parade. Visit SpringfieldChristmasParade. org for more information; not a Willamalane event

Holiday Marketplace Thursday-Friday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Adult Activity Center Free admission Shop the Holiday Marketplace for an incredible array of handcrafted gifts and homemade delicacies. With a variety of vendors, this is the place to shop for your one-of-a-kind wooden creations, jewelry, candles, fiber arts and more.

Go, Team Sloth!

What will your team wear to November's Turkey Stuffer 5K?

Turkey Stuffer

presented by mckenzie-willamette medical center Thursday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. • Lively Park Adults: $30 for the run and a long-sleeved shirt, $15 for the run only. You may also register during packet pickup: $20 for race only.

they will not need a bib number. NO DOGS ALLOWED.

14 and under: Free for the run only; $15 with a long-sleeved shirt

Register by 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, after this time participants must register at packet pickup.

Deadline for those wanting a T-shirt is Nov. 6.

Note: Shirts run a little large.

This traditional community 5K raises money to benefit Willamalane’s free Summer Playground Program for kids. Run or walk a flat course that loops through a beautiful and quiet residential neighborhood. This event is open to all ages, so bring your entire family! After the race, participants enjoy the waves at Splash! at Lively Park, 9-11:30 a.m., at no additional charge.

Register now!

Visit eclecticedgeracing.com, call 541-736-4544 or stop by any Willamalane facility.

Please do not register children in strollers;

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Packet pickup: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 22, 12-7 p.m. at Bob Keefer Center. No day-of registration or packet pickup.

Special Events Events Island Park Art Gallery

Winter Solstice Celebration

presented by providence health plan

Thursday, Dec. 21 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Dorris Ranch $6 in-district $8 out-of-district

MIXED MEDIA: JOANNE B. DRAPKIN Bright colors and texture are essential ingredients to this collection of watercolor, pastel, liquid acrylic and more.

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 and natural crafts.

Exhibit: Through Sept. 28, regular center hours MIXED MEDIA: GROUP SHOW Journey with artists Norma Adams, Jackie Britton and Sandy Swanson as they lure you into scenes of Italy, whimsical characters and landscapes with watercolor, drawing and photography.

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Exhibit: Oct. 4-Nov. 30, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m.

STUDENTS OF ELLEN GABEHART Enjoy drawings and paintings on a variety of subjects by students taking classes offered by instructor Ellen Gabehart.

Exhibit: Dec. 6-Jan. 25, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m.

We’re on the Art Walk! Attend a gallery reception as part of the Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk.

JOANNE B. DRAPKIN

plank town presents

SpringFilm FREE! Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Introducing the 2017-18 theme: Great Soundtracks! You will want to sing (or hum) along with this new lineup of films. SpringFilm is a partnership of the Springfield Public Library, Willamalane and the Wildish Theater. Each showing features a unique introduction and is followed by a moderated discussion.

presented by upstart crow studios

Winter Cabaret Friday, Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Adult Activity Center $10 in advance/$12 at the door $5 kids 10 and under Enjoy a cabaret-style show filled with Broadway musical gems and dancing. Stories unfold, drama and mayhem ensue as actors find their way to the lights of Time Square! Upstart Crow Studios features Stage Door Next Gen, a pre-professional performing youth troupe.

Sept. 7: “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” Oct. 5: “Psycho” Nov. 2: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Dec. 7: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

Breakfast with Santa

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The Springfield Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association presents a hot pancake breakfast and fun-filled morning. Not a Willamalane event. For ticket information visit springfieldcpaaa.org.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Adult Activity Center $6/person; kids 2 and under free

Willamalane Giving Tree Dec. 15-21 Bob Keefer Center, Willamalane Park Swim Center, Adult Activity Center Spread some cheer this December to our local community. Pick up a gift tag at one of three Willamalane facilities, shop for items on the tag, and return your gifts to a Willamalane facility on or before Dec. 21.

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volunteer now 541-736-4039

Volunteer Spreads Sunshine Do Good Things at Willamalane!

PLAN A FRIENDS NIGHT OUT with your besties and take a class together as a private event. Fun, creativity and laughs ensue as you learn a new skill at a time that fits conveniently into your schedule.

We can make it happen!

Willamalane volunteers make a difference Seeking Event Volunteers Aug. 19: Tap & Taste

WITH CLASSES ON DEMAND, you select a date and activity for your group, and we do all the rest.

Sept. 16: PetFest Oct. 6-7: The Great Costume Swap Oct. 1: ROCKtoberfest Oct. 20: Pumpkin carving Oct. 23-25: Haunted Hayride Oct. 31: Halloween Carnival Nov. 21-23: Turkey Stuffer

Park Volunteer Opportunities Help improve a trail in one of your favorite walking places, restore important wildlife habitat and put your skills to use for the benefit of all. Willamalane has several opportunities to give back to local parks. For information on upcoming trail and park work parties, contact Mavis Sanchez at mavis.sanchez@willamalane.org or 541-736-4039.

Adopt a Park Your group, organization, or business can adopt a park or trail!

Contact us for a list of potential matches, or see page xx. Recently adopted parks include Lively Park, which is receiving help from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Springfield wards.

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Tamra Manning spent two nights a week at Willamalane events over the summer to make sure everyone else enjoyed concerts and movies.

TAMRA MANNING is one of our outstanding volunteers.

She has volunteered for special events throughout the year. Whenever we need help, Tamra never ceases to amaze us with her dedication. The commitment level that Tamra has shown to Willamalane is incredible.

Each summer, Tamra is wholeheartedly involved in our Sounds like Summer series and dedicates two evenings a week so that everyone can enjoy free concerts and movies in the park.

Tamra works a great deal in her professional life, and yet she still finds the time to volunteer. Tamra is always a joy to work with and be around.

We are so fortunate to have Tamra as a Willamalane volunteer.

Want to Be Part of Something Big? Become a Willamalane volunteer. Whether it’s assisting at a few events or an ongoing volunteer shift, you help make Willamalane great! Call 541-736-4039, or email mavis.sanchez@willamalane.org

Thanks!

Special thanks to our dedicated, loyal and longtime volunteers who serve the district’s events, facilities and youth programs.

Without your support, we could not run the many programs and events we operate. We are grateful for your support!

Here's a big thank you to the following groups and businesses for volunteering at Willamalane:

CLASSY AND CREATIVE $29 per person

Bring your own food and wine and make it a night out!

• Beaded earrings or necklaces • Home décor: Chalkboards or Bee-autiful Backyard Décor • Henna design • And many more!

FROM THE WOODSHOP $29 per person (plus $10 materials fee) Sorry, no wine in the woodshop.

• Sweet Secret Box

• Friends of Ruff Park

• Artisan Picture Frame

• Frontier Girls

• Bird-Topia Feeder

• Waypoint Community Church

• Tech Lounger or Caddy

• Eugene-Springfield Mossbacks

• Personalized Wooden Spatula

• Sheldon High School National Honor Society

• Wild Whirly Toy

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Springfield wards • Salvation Army • Parenting Now • Courageous Kids • Springfield Rotary • Run Hub Northwest

• Custom Cutting Board

• Grasshopper Pull Toy

BOOK YOUR EVENT! Call 541-736-4519

A minimum of six people per class is required. Groups of 12 or more may be eligible for additional discounts. Class dates are subject to availability.

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K N A TH OU! Y

A big "THANK YOU" to our community partners who helped make the Children's Celebration a huge success in 2017!

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Home of Northwest Christian University Men’s and Women’s Soccer See gobeacons.com for full game schedule

Kidsports Klassic Soccer Pre-season Jamboree Sept. 8-10 kidsports.org

Northwest Travel League 63+ Senior Softball Tournament Sept. 16-17

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Cascade Collegiate Conference Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships Nov. 3-6 cascadeconference.org

Northwest Flag Football Championship Dec. 9-10 maximussports.com

register now at willamalane.org

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'App-y' Trails!

Amplify your outdoor adventures with these handy mobile apps.

EXPLORE • Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder will guide you to nearby public lands.

• National Parks by Chimani contains details on 400+ units managed by the National Park Service.

EXERCISE • Moves is a pedometer app that tracks your every step, along with other physical activities like running, walking and bicycling.

• AllTrails Hiking, Trail Running & Biking Trails provides maps, photos and reviews of more than 50,000 trails.

DISCOVER • iNaturalist helps you upload photos of plants, animals and GPS locations to share with an online community of nature lovers.

• Geocaching is the world's largest treasure hunting community. Use the app to find hidden containers on your journies.

STAY SAFE • Pollen Alert is a simple and functional tool to notify you about allergy pollen levels.

• Offline Survival Manual contains information on first aid, fire building and finding shelter and food — all skills that come in handy when hiking and camping.

Source: National Environmental Education Foundation

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Emerald Valley Pickleball Club partners with Willamalane to build pickleball opportunities in Springfield.

Pickleball Fever Sweeps Springfield Club Partners with Willamalane on 8 Outdoor Courts IT HAS NOTHING to do

with brine and cucumbers and everything to do with whiffle balls and paddles.

Pickleball is a relatively new sport that has been catching on rapidly across the nation.

As its popularity surges in Springfield, Willamalane has met the demand with the completion of eight outdoor, public pickleball courts located at Meadow Park, 851 Mill St. The new courts represent a strong partnership between Willamalane and the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club. The club has played regularly at Bob Keefer Center since its inception two years ago. Today, the club’s membership is 150 strong. Club President Roger Schaljo thinks membership

"Outdoor courts can open the floodgates for increased play and interest."

— Roger Schaljo, president Emerald Valley Pickleball Club

will grow rapidly with the addition of the new courts.

“Outdoor courts can open the floodgates for increased play and interest,” said Schaljo. “As an example, Bend had 90 pickleball members before outdoor courts were constructed and now has 650 members.”

Schaljo envisions the courts being busy throughout the week, especially evenings and weekends. Emerald Valley Pickleball Club is committed to growing the

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sport’s presence and popularity in the community, and has worked closely with Willamalane to plan and construct the new courts. Through their own fundraising efforts, the club has raised $12,000 to match Willamalane’s investment in converting two tennis courts into the new pickleball courts.

The game is played on a badminton-sized court, with rules similar to tennis. The equipment is also simple, with players using a solid paddle to strike a plastic whiffle ball. Both singles and doubles can play.

Along with the outdoor pickleball courts, Willamalane offers indoor court time throughout the week at Bob Keefer Center.

Pickleball: Funny Name, Fun Sport LEGEND HAS IT that pickleball began in the summer of 1965 when the Pritchard family of Washington was bored.

They attempted to set up badminton, but no one could find the shuttlecock.

They improvised with a whiffle ball, lowered the net, and recycled plywood from a nearby shed to make paddles. Mrs. Pritchard said the sport reminded her of “the Pickle Boat in crew, made of leftover oarsmen from the other boats” — an improvised activity made of leftovers. Two years later, the family adopted a dog and named him Pickles after their new family game.

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learn more at willamalane.org

Park Projects Pick up Steam CLEARWATER PARK welcomed

more than 80 visitors to a trial run of a proposed disc golf course this summer. The participants’ feedback is helping us fine-tune the course layout. The course will be installed in September for test playing and evaluation.

Additionally, Willamalane has improved the wetland trail at Clearwater, adding gravel to make the features more accessible in winter months.

The Thurston Hills Natural Area trailhead construction is anticipated be completed by early November. The trailhead will feature 46 parking spaces and two bus spaces, a restroom, an interpretive kiosk and a bicycle cleaning station.

The space will serve as a launching point into the 665-acre Thurston Hills Natural Area, which will be a hiking, mountain biking and educational destination once more trails are installed.

The Thurston Hills Natural Area provides outstanding habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, as well as opportunities for the community to experience nature close to home.

Please do not explore this area until the trailhead and trails are developed.

Jesse Maine Memorial Park received a new playground last spring.

More Progress: a New Playground and a New Park • Jesse Maine Memorial Park celebrated the opening of its new playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 1.

Neighborhood kids are already swinging and sliding.

• Marylhurst Park, a new park at 18th & H streets, is under construction. The

half-acre park will feature swings, a slide and spinner, bike racks, benches and new sidewalks. The official park opening and ribbon cutting is anticipated for September.

Willamalane moves ahead on more bond-funded projects, page 16.

Dorris Ranch Restoration Aimed at Preserving Oaks

The Middle Fork Path passes under Oregon white oak at Dorris Ranch. The trees were the focus of restoration over the summer.

At a park known for its iconic filbert trees, conservation efforts are turning to the wide expanse of native Oregon white oaks.

Willamalane and the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council are working to restore oak habitat on the 21 acres of Dorris Ranch that lie adjacent to the park’s well-known filbert orchards.

The two organizations started in 2016 by mowing grassy fields to control some of the invasive species that had taken root. This summer, attention shifted to the forested area adjacent to the orchards, where crews re-

moved trees that had moved in on the oaks. Fast-growing sweet cherry, English hawthorn and Douglas-fir prevented the oaks from developing the characteristic wide, spreading canopies that make them such good habitat for wildlife. Hundreds of creatures call oak woodlands home — from western bluebirds to western gray squirrels and deer.

The two-year, $250,000 project was funded by Willamalane and a $79,927 grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, with assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Improvements at this historic park may include parking and entry adjustments.

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8 Marylhurst Park

A new neighborhood park at 18th and H Streets will be constructed this summer. underway

10 Clearwater Park

Willamalane is working on two new trails and is testing placement of a disc golf course. underway

11 Quartz Park Willamalane partnered with Springfield Public Schools on a new neighborhood park that will also serve as a playground for a future school at the site.

BOAT RAMPS DISTRICT BOUNDARIE

13 Splash! at Lively Park Willamalane made $1.2 million in energy conservation upgrades to the 26-year-old wave pool in 2013. completed ✓

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explore more at willamalane.org

Willamalane Parks & Trails Places to gather, places to play. Willamalane’s Park and Facilities Division manages the day-to-day operations of 46 parks and open spaces that make up nearly 1,500 acres.

541-736-4104 • willamalane.org

Fridays, 3-7 pm

5th & A streets

Downtown Springfield Live music Fresh local produce

NowSept. 29

Willamalane Park Foundation The Willamalane Park Foundation is a nonprofit advocacy organization that supports the activities and facilities of Willamalane Park and Recreation District. The foundation supports facilities and programs that provide meaningful learning experiences, help reduce crime and beautify our neighborhoods. For more information, call 541-736-4521.

Gifts to Parks You can help keep Springfield an attractive place to live by donating a tree, a park bench or a playground structure to a Willamalane park. For park enthusiasts, a commemorative gift is a unique way to celebrate family milestones. You can honor the passing of a loved one with a memorial while making a lasting contribution to the environment. Markers are available. Willamalane asks you to consider supporting park and recreation services through your will or living trust. Or, name Willamalane as a beneficiary of your IRA, pension plan or life insurance. For information, call 541-736-4521.

springfieldorfarmersmarket@gmail.com Accepts: Trail/SNAP (will match up to $10)

Parents of 3-7 year olds

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you struggle with your child’s Disobedience? Hitting? Fighting Tantrums?

Help is at hand!

Take part in the Success for Children & Families Project and learn how to:

Help improve a trail in one of your favorite walking places, restore important wildlife habitat and put your skills to use for the benefit of all. Willamalane has several opportunities to give back to local parks. For information on upcoming trail and park work parties visit willamalane.org or contact Mavis Sanchez at 541-736-4029 or mavis.sanchez@willamalane.org.

Adopt a Park

 Improve your child’s behavior  Increase your confidence in parenting

Your group, organization, or business can adopt a park or trail!

Recently adopted parks include Willamalane Park, which is receiving help from McKenzie Medical Imaging & Mammography.

Receive the Triple P Positive Parenting Program FREE of charge and up to $90 in gift cards/cash

Willamalane Birding Trail

Call Today to see if you qualify for this exciting and important research project!

Success for Children and Families Project 541-434-1551 success@ori.org wwww.ori.org/success

Oregon Research Institute

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Waiting for a glimpse of a Western Wood-Peewee, or a look at a Great Blue Heron rookery? Willamalane parks are great places to observe birds, and there’s a trail guide that points the way. Pick up a Willamalane Birding Trail brochure at any Willamalane facility.

Parks Parks Willamalane Parks Willamalane Park and Recreation District, winner of the 2016 National Gold Medal for excellence in parks and recreation, maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Highlights include 10 waterfront areas, 29 miles of hiking and biking trails, 9 turf and 4 synthetic sports fields and 27 playgrounds. Willamalane offers recreation programs to people of all ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, 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.

Bluebelle Park 50th Place & Bluebelle Way Bob Artz Memorial Park 7807 Thurston Road By-Gully Bike/Jog Path Mill Street-Anderson Lane Clearwater Park Clearwater Lane Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St. Douglas Gardens Park 3455 S. Redwood Drive Sarah Brinkman, left, and Lynn Untz are Eugene residents who often travel to Springfield for activities. They were enjoying a concert in Island Park with their children, Alan, right, and Sophie.

Parks and Activities Draw Fans From All Over Willamalane parks and programs resonate beyond the borders of the district.

We found two Eugene parents, Sarah Brinkman and Lynn Untz, at a Willamalane "We live in west concert at Island Park with Eugene, and we their children. cross the complete “It doesn’t get any better than this,” said Brinkman, length of town to came with her daughter, enjoy Willamalane who Sophie, to enjoy the music, activities." part of Willamalane's Sounds Like Summer series.

— Lynn Untz “We also enjoy other Willamalane activities like the playgrounds, Splash!, basketball camps and birthday parties,” Brinkman said.

Brinkman's friend, Lynn Untz, agreed.

“We live in west Eugene, and we cross the complete length of town to enjoy Willamalane activities,” Untz said. “In fact, we plan on bringing our dog, Rosie Girl, to the dog training classes at Willamalane.”

Eastgate Woodlands/Alton Baker 512 Aspen St. EWEB Bike Path Fort Park, 300 58th St. Gamebird Park 1500 Mallard Ave. Georgia-Pacific Park Undeveloped Guy Lee Park, 890 Darlene St. Harvest Landing Harvest Lane Island Park, 200 W. B St. James Park, 4141 E. 19th Ave. Jasper Meadows Park, 1600 S. 57th Place Jesse Maine Memorial Park South 69th Place Kelly Butte Park/Overlook 937 Summit Blvd.

Les Schwab Sports Park 250 S. 32nd St. Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road

Meadow Park, 851 Mill St. Menlo Park 1080 Cottonwood Ave Middle Fork Path Mill Race Path Millrace Park, 200 S. Mill St. Pacific Park, 2163 Shadylane Drive Page Park 1300 Hayden Bridge Road Pioneer Cemetery Park 398 S. C St. Pride Park, 277 S. 34th St. Quartz Park, 2300 S. 60th St. Rob Adams Park 890 MountainGate Drive Robin Park, 2950 Wayside Loop Royal Delle Park 401 Blackstone St. Ruff Park, 66th Street Thurston Hills Natural Area Undeveloped Thurston Park 6329 F St./747 64th St. Tyson Park, 3405 E St. Volunteer Park 4350 Mt. Vernon Road West D Street Greenway Aspen Street-Riverview Street Willamalane Park, 1276 G St. Willamette Heights Park 508 Valley View Ave.

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regi ster now at willamalane.org

3 Easy Ways to Sign up 1 Click Register online, 24 hours a day.

2 Call Dial 541-736-4544 to register by phone.

willamalane.org

3 Come in Register in person at any Willamalane facility.

Search for the classes you're interested in, and hit the "Register" button to enter the online registration system. Log in and complete your transaction, or follow the numbered steps to create a new account if you don't have one already.

Fees are due at time of registration.

Refunds must be requested three working days prior to the start of an activity.

For more information, call 541-736-4544.

Are You In-District?

Most class listings include two prices. The first, labeled ID for in-district, is the price charged to district residents. The second price, labeled OD, is for out-of-district patrons. The price difference reflects the support residents provide in taxes paid to Willamalane. For information on district boundaries, see the map on page 16.

Photo Policy Willamalane may use photographs of participants in district publicity and on the news, in newspaper stories, etc., without permission or compensation.

If you do not want you or your child photographed, contact the main office or a staff member for additional paperwork.

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Facilities Events

Inclusion and ADA Accommodations Willamalane promotes inclusive practices to meet the needs of the children, families and staff in our programs. Everyone is welcome to attend Willamalane programs regardless of ability, background, culture, religion, gender or economic circumstances. Through inclusive practice, we aim to reflect our wider community. In adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, we strive to offer reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to be fully included.

Inclusion Procedures Please complete an inclusion service request form available online at willamalane.org, or contact the inclusion recreation supervisor by at tracyk@wil�lamalane.org, or 541-736-4528.

•The form must be received at least two weeks prior to the start of service.

• Willamalane reserves the right to deny a request if program modifications are not supported by the data in the assessment or documentation; if the participant does not meet essential eligibility requirements or readiness skills of the program; or if the request does not fall under the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Please refer to willamalane. org/accessibility for information regarding personal care and readiness skills.

People May Request the Following Services: • An inclusion assessment to identify how best to support a patron’s ability to participate in programs.

• L arge print copies of Willamalane publications are available within two days’ notice.

•A udiotape of sections of this guide are available within three days’ advance notice.

Patrons may also ask that sections be read to them.

•S ign language interpretation is available with three days’ advance notice. Please request this service at the time you register.

• Other accommodations may be requested with advance notice.

Contact: ADA coordinator Tracy Kribs, 541-736-4528 or tracyk@willamalane.org, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield.

Splash! at Lively Park

Willamalane Park Swim Center

6100 Thurston Road, 541-736-4244 splash@willamalane.org

1276 G St., 541-736-4080 wpsc@willamalane.org

LTD route: 11 See page 22

Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park 4006 Franklin Blvd.

541-852-4653 campputt.com campputt@willamalane.org LTD routes: EmX 27, 85, 98 See page 29

Fee

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. For boundary information, see page 16.

This number will help you find your class when registering online.

215 W. C St., 541-736-4444 waac@willamalane.org 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday Shuttle service: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. M-F to/from LTD

Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation 250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544 willamalane@willamalane.org 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 12-5 p.m. Sunday LTD route: 11 See page 46

Mosaic Pendant Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic pendant. An additional material fee will be paid directly to the instructor the night of class. $22 ID/$27 OD

Adult Activity Center

See page 69

Key to Class Listings

Adult Activity Center 11/7 Tu 6-8pm

LTD routes: 13, 18 See page 23

RENT A FACILITY: See page 72

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Waterpark Swims Summer Waterpark Swims Through Sept. 5 MWF

1-8pm

TuTh

1-5pm

Sa

1-8pm

Su

1-5pm

Fall Waterpark Swims Starting Sept. 6 M&W

6-7:30pm*

*Play and save! Only $4 ID/$5.25 OD. Prices not valid with any other offer.

F

3:30-8pm

Sa

1-8pm

Su

1-5pm

Special Waterpark Swims 9/4

M

1-5pm

9/5

Tu

1-5pm

11/10

F

1-8pm

11/24

F

1-8pm

Winter Break Waterpark Swims

Splash! at Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 splash@willamalane.org facebook.com/SplashLivelyPark

12/16

Sa

1-8pm

12/17

Su

1-5pm

12/18-23

M-Sa

1-8pm

12/24

Su

1-5pm

12/26-30

Tu-Sa

1-8pm

12/31

Su

1-5pm

1/1-2

M-Tu

1-5pm

Waterpark Swim Admission Toddler

$4.75 ID

$5.50 OD

Single 3+

$6.25 ID

$7.50 OD

Family of 4

$21 ID

$27 OD

Under 3

Add $3.75/each additional family member in same household

Groups 6+/

$5.25 ID

$6.50 OD

Fun Pack

$47 ID

$60 OD

each

10 visits

Waves of fun — all year long! Romp in the waves, slip down the slide and wade in the kiddie pool! With play pools and lap swimming, water basketball, snacks and even an adult spa, Splash! is indoor fun for the whole family.

Kiddie Pool Swims

Questions? The Welcome Desk is open: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday 1-8 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays

Through Sept. 5 MW, 8am-12:30pm TuTh, 8am-12:30pm & 5-8pm

Scheduled closures: Closed Sept. 25-Oct. 22 for annual maintenance. Closed for holidays Nov. 23, Dec. 25.

At these times the Kiddie Pool is reserved for kids 6 and under and their parents. Rate not available during waterpark swims.

Sept. 6-24, Oct. 23-Dec. 15 MW, 8:30am-5:30pm TuTh, 8am-8pm F, 8:30am-3PM $4.25/child ID, $5 OD Parents are free! Rate not available during waterpark swims.

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Aquatics

look us up at willamalane.org

Recreation Swims Summer Hours Through Sept. 2

Tu, Th

1-3pm

F, Sa

1-3pm

Fall Hours

Starting Sept. 30

Sa

1-3pm

Recreation Swim Admission Single

$3.25 ID $4 OD

10-punch pass

$26 ID

All ages

$32 OD

Adult & Child Swim Willamalane Park Swim Center's shallow water pool is used for swim lessons, water exercise classes, recreation swims and even birthday party play.

Willamalane Park Swim Center

Adult & Child Swim Admission

1276 G St. • 541-736-4080 wpsc@willamalane.org facebook.com/WillamalaneParkSwimCenter

Adult & child

$5 ID $5.50 OD

Additional child

$2.50 ID $2.75 OD

Additional adult

$2.50 ID $2.75 OD

Closures

Slide, dive and learn to love the water! This popular competitive facility features an eightlane, 25-yard lap pool, an accessible deepwater pool with diving boards and a shallow (3- to 5-foot) wheelchair-accessible play and exercise pool with a waterslide.

Questions? The Welcome Desk is open 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Parties: Book us for your birthday! Both community room and pool deck options are available.

We offer adults with children the opportunity to enjoy the warm, 88-degree pool as facility schedule allows. Adult & Child swimmers share the warm water pool with adults exercising on their own. The lap pool and deep-water pool are not available during this time. Adult must accompany child in water, and there must be one adult for every two kids. Schedules vary, so we ask that you download the calendar at willamalane.org or pick one up at Willamalane Park Swim Center.

9/4

Holiday

9/5-24

Closed for annual maintenance

10/13

Closing at 3:30pm

10/14-15

Swim meet

11/23

Holiday

12/25, 1/1

Holidays

High schools and clubs from throughout the Northwest compete at meets held at Willamalane Park Swim Center.

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Match session dates (below) with your child’s age and skill level (right).

Swim Lessons Starfish lessons for kids! Willamalane offers the nationally accredited Starfish Swimming® program, based on core competencies in skills and water safety, shown to work for students at all levels. Register online at willamalane.org, at facilities or by phone.

Willamalane Park Swim Center 1276 G St., 541-736-4080 Splash! at Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road, 541-736-4244

WaterBabies and WaterKids

Ages 6-36 mos. (WaterBabies) and 18-36 mos. (WaterKids).

Instructors teach you how to work with your child in the water, and prepare your young swimmer for a lifetime of water fun. Levels progress from beginning to advanced skill development. Swim diapers with elastic legs required.

For kids under 3

WATERBABIES 6-36 mos.

WATERKIDS 18-36 mos.

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER M&W

5:10-5:40pm

6-6:30pm

Sa

9:35-10:05am

10:10-10:40am

SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK Tu & Th

6-6:30pm

5:10-5:40pm

Session Dates and Fees No. of classes

In-district fee

Out-of-district fee

Private and Semi-private Lessons

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Willamalane Park Swim Center

Ages 3-12

9/4-24

Closed for annual maintenance

If you would like a private or semi-private lesson please call or submit a request form at least two weeks prior to your desired start date. You must have at least two students in order to request a semi-private lesson.

10/2-25

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$44

$56

10/30-11/22

8

$44

$56

11/27-12/13

6

$33

$42

Private lessons ... $30 ID/$40 OD per 30-minute class Semi-private lessons ... $15 ID/$20 OD per child per 30-minute class

TEEN AND ADULT LESSONS, page 26

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SATURDAYS Willamalane Park Swim Center 9/4-24

Closed for annual maintenance

10/7-11/4 No class 10/14

4

$22

$28

11/18-12/16 No class 11/25

4

$22

$28

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Splash! at Lively Park 9/5-21

6

9/25-10/22

Closed for annual maintenance

11/2-21

6

$33

$42

11/28-12/14

6

$33

$42

$33

$42

Aquatics Swim Lessons

register now at willamalane.org Skill Level Progression

Within each age grouping, children progress along a spectrum of skill levels, from the base level of white, to red, yellow, blue and green.

Starfish Swim School DUCKLINGS Age 3

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4pm 4:35pm

Age 3

The White level works on helping students gain confidence and comfort in the water. They will practice submersion skills and blowing bubbles. Once comfortable in water, students will begin Red level skills, including floats and kicking. No prerequisites.

Students in the Red/Yellow levels work on floats and air

recovery, submersion, rolling and kicks. Once those base skills are learned, students will practice forward movement through the water and direction change. They will also advance skills learned in the White level. Prerequisite: completion of Duckling White or approval through evaluation.

The Blue and Green levels cover the beginning stages of

freestyle and backstroke through drills. Techniques include side glide, advanced rolling (position change) and beginning breathing techniques. Skills learned prepare students for moving into the Stroke School. Prerequisite: completion of Duckling White/Red levels or approval through evaluation.

Swim School

Ages 4-12

¡ The White/Red levels work on helping students to gain

Ages 4-12

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SWIM SCHOOL

5:10pm 6pm 6:35pm

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confidence and comfort in the water. Once they have achieved this goal they will work on floats and air recovery. Other skills: submersion, rolling and kicks. No prerequisites.

Starfish Stroke School

The Yellow level works on forward movement through water and direction change. Students will also advance skills learned in White and Red levels. Prerequisite: completion of Swim School White/Red or approval through evaluation.

4pm

The Blue and Green levels cover the beginning stages of

freestyle and backstroke through drills. Techniques include side glide, advanced rolling (position change) and beginning breathing techniques. Skills learned prepare students for moving into the Stroke School. Prerequisite: completion of Swim School Yellow or approval through evaluation.

Stroke School

Ages 4-12

¡ White and Red levels work on the freestyle stroke and

backstroke. Students learn new drills and techniques, as well as review those that were covered in the Swim School.

Prerequisite: completion of Swim School sequence or approval through evaluation.

Students in the Yellow and Blue levels work on the butterfly and breaststroke. Each student learns new drills and techniques to perform basic butterfly. These skills also aid in successfully performing the breaststroke. Prerequisite: completion of Stroke School White/Red or approval through evaluation.

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER | M & W 4:35pm 5:10pm 6pm 6:35pm

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download a calendar at willamalane.org

Water Fitness

Water Exercise Classes

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Schedules are subject to change; please view the calendar at willamalane.org or pick one up at the facility. Pool may be shared with other programs.

Deep-water Exercise

Lap Swimming

Splash! at Lively Park M, W

6:30am-7:30pm

Tu Th F

6:30am-8pm

Saturday

1-8pm

Sunday

1-5pm

5:30am-3:30pm

Friday

5:30am-3:30pm

Saturday

7am-3pm

Sunday

n/a

8:30-9:15am 10:30-11:15am 8:45-9:30am

Exercise That Feels Good 6:45-8:30pm

Ages 13+. A slower paced, shallow-water workout that will enhance your daily life in an environment that is kind to your joints. You will improve strength, balance, flexibility and energy.

Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF

9-9:45am

Aquatone Ages 13+. A moderately paced, shallow-water workout employing low-impact, water-specific exercises designed to progressively build strength, flexibility and endurance.

Spa Ages 16+. Relax and enjoy the health benefits of soaking in a spa. The spas are available whenever the swim centers are open. Times are subject to change.

Splash! at Lively Park

Willamalane Park Swim Center

MW

6:30am-7:30pm

M-Th

5:30am-8:30pm

Tu Th F

6:30am-8pm

F

5:30am-7pm

Sa

1-8pm

Sa

7am-3pm

Su

1-5pm

Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF Willamalane Park Swim Center TuTh

10-10:45am 6:15-7pm

HYDRO-FIT® Ages 13+. This aerobic-paced, deep-water class will challenge you to increase cardiovascular fitness, endurance and core conditioning. Specially designed fitness equipment enhances the water’s resistance, toning and strengthening your body.

Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF Willamalane Park Swim Center TuTh Willamalane Park Swim Center M&W Splash! at Lively Park TuThF Splash! at Lively Park TuTh

7:30-8:15am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm 8:45-9:30am 7-7:45pm

Ai Chi

Exercise on Your Own Prefer to work out on your own, and not in a structured class setting? Do you like to water walk, run in deep water or exercise in shallow water?

Splash! at Lively Park and Willamalane Park Swim Center offer Exercise on Your Own time slots in the different pools of each facility. Pick up a calendar at the facilities, or download a pdf at willamalane.org.

Teen and Adult Swim Skill Development Ages 13+, all skill levels. Whether you’re going on a vacation by the sea or training for a triathlon, Willamalane instructors can help you learn the skills you need. Willamalane offers both private and semi-private lessons by certified Starfish Aquatics instructors. Call or drop in to either facility to submit a request sheet. Requests should be submitted at least one week prior to desired start date.

Private lessons per 30-min. class Semi-private lessons (two-person minimum)

Ages 13+. A moderately paced, deep-water workout designed to help you learn to use the water’s resistance to increase muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance and range of motion. Specially designed flotation equipment supports you.

Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF Splash! at Lively Park MW

Willamalane Park Swim Center M-Th

Times are subject to change. Please check the monthly calendar on willamalane.org or pick up a copy at either facility. Classes are drop-in; registration is not required. See fee schedule at left. No classes 9/4.

$30 ID/$40 OD $15 ID/$20 OD

Water Fitness Personal Training One-on-one sessions with certified instructors focused on individual needs. Call 541-736-4201 to set up an appointment.

30-minute session $30 ID/$40 OD One-hour session $60 ID/$80 OD

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Ages 13+. Enjoy a water movement and relaxation program in shallow depth using water in flowing yet powerful progressions.

This exercise program creates the opportunity to improve range of motion, enhance balance and increase mobility.

Willamalane Park Swim Center Tu Willamalane Park Swim Center Th

7:05-7:50pm 11-11:45am

Scheduled Closures Willamalane Park Swim Center

Splash! at Lively Park

9/4

Holiday

9/4

Open 1-5pm only

9/5-24

Annual maintenance

9/2510/22

Annual maintenance

10/13

Closing at 3:30pm

11/23

Holiday

12/25

Holiday

10/14-15

Swim meet

11/23

Holiday

12/25, 1/1

Holidays

Aquatics Fitness

Willamalane Swim Club THE ALL-IN-ONE FITNESS PASS THAT REALLY PAYS OFF SAVE 20% off Best Fit Fitness Coaching Your ALL-ACCESS PASS is the one pass that gets you MORE of everything Willamalane has to offer.

ALL-ACC

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Your pass not only gets you all-inclusive access to fitness classes, fitness facilities and aquatics centers; the ALL-ACCESS PASS also saves you money on valuable services and fun events. Now through Sept. 30, pass holders can save 20% on Best Fit Fitness Coaching sessions (page 51). Get the pass that saves you more!

Visit willamalane.org or any Willamalane facility today.

ALL-ACCESS FITNESS PASS BEST VALUE! • Unlimited workouts at Bob Keefer Center — including open gym, fitness center use and fitness classes* • Unlimited fitness classes at the Adult Activity Center • Unlimited lap swim, water Exercise on Your Own, water exercise classes and spa use at Willamalane Park Swim Center and Splash at Lively Park.

Adult ID

Adult OD

Senior ID

Senior OD

$45*/mo.

$55*/mo.

$35*/mo.

$45*/mo.

Student/Senior ID

Student/Senior OD

Student/senior ID

Student/Senior OD

Aquatics Fitness Drop-in Adult ID

$6

Adult OD

$7

$5

$6

10-visit Aquatics Fitness Pass Adult ID

$54

Adult OD

$63

$45

$54

*Prices shown apply to payments via automatic deduction by credit card or bank account. Add $5 to fees shown for other methods of payment.

Passes are not eligible for use on tennis lessons or dance classes.

Aquatics benefits do not include Waterpark Swims or Recreation Swims.

Scholarship funds may not be used for memberships and drop-in fees. Adults are ages 14+. Seniors are ages 50+. Valid I.D. required for student rates.

Join the fun! Willamalane Swim Club is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. Each team member is provided the opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability.

Call or email us today to schedule a FREE Novice Group trial. willamalaneswimclub.org • 541-357-8665

Pre-swim Team

Age Group

Pre-swim Team is designed for children who have completed the swim lesson series and want to try lap swimming. Professional coaches build swimmers’ confidence along with their skills, preparing them for participation in Willamalane Swim Club. Swimmers get a taste of competitive swimming by participating in a “mini meet” at the end of the session. Dates and times are yet to be determined.

Please check willamalaneswimclub.org for registration information.

For swimmers who have gained strength and mastered basic strokes. Swimmers refine technique, build strength and compete in meets.

Novice Group For children of all ages who have been introduced to lap swimming, can swim laps freestyle and follow directions. Swimmers will learn all four competitive strokes and can participate in no-pressure competition.

MTuThF

M-F 5:15-6:30pm

Senior Group Older swimmers who want to take competitive swimming to the regional or national level may be invited to participate in the senior group. Senior swimmers practice up to 10 times per week. Practice times vary; please check willamalaneswimclub.org.

Masters Group For swimmers who have finished high school and want to continue in a competitive environment.

MTuThF

5:45-7:15am

4-5pm

Advanced Novice Group A transition group between the Novice Group and Age Group.

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5:30-6:30pm

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Willamalane Preschools

“The consistency in schedules and activities, along with the one-on-one interaction, have contributed to successful preparation for kindergarten.”

— Gillian Greene, with daughters Fhenix Greene, left, and Ayden Dehart

Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield 541-736-4544 • willamalane.org Full-day Preschools Happy Hummingbirds

Ages 3-5

M-F

7:30am-6pm

$750/mo. or $45/day*

Singing Sparrows Pre-K

Ages 4-5

M-F

7:30am-6pm

$750/mo. or $45/day*

Entering kindergarten 20182020 Entering kindergarten 2018

* Choose your schedule, but be sure to register 24 hours in advance. Priority given to full-time students.

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6-7 p.m.

School-year Preschools Ready Robins

Ages 4-5

M-Th

11:30am-3:15pm

$306/mo.**

Friendly Finches

Ages 3-5

M-Th

8:15-10:45am

$204/mo.**

Jumping Jays

Ages 3-5

M-Th

9-11:30am

$180/mo.***

Annual registration is an additional $30. **Fees prorated for June, December. *** Follows EC Cares schedule.

EXPLORE MORE AT WILLAMALANE.ORG, or register by appointment at Bob Keefer Center. Proof of age and current immunization records required.

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Register Now! School-year programs begin Sept. 5

Meet the Teacher Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6-7 p.m.

New and returning preschoolers and their families are invited to meet teachers and learn about their classrooms. For registered families only.

Events

Miniature Golf Maximum Fun!

Play two cool 18-hole courses on two acres

Through Sept. 4

Open daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Open Labor Day, Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sept. 5-30

Fridays, 1-8 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Oct. 1-31

Fridays, 1-7 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Weather permitting. Check Facebook.com/CampPutt

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Not Just for Kids Guiding Hands Help Build Skills My First Sports offers young children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sports. But it’s more than just sports for little ones: The classes also provide a unique bonding opportunity for kids and their parents.

“When I was a little kid, I was able to play T-ball with my dad,” says Spenser Lind, recreation coordinator at Willamalane. “It’s one of my fondest memories growing up. I’m glad we’re able to give similar memories to these kids and their parents.”

Working through athletic challenges with parents can cement relationships, Lind says.

“There’s nothing like bonding over sports,” Lind says.

“It’s a great time for both kids and their parents.”

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Kids You & Me Young children learn while doing, and parents and guardians play important roles in passing on new skills. Willamalane’s You & Me classes give kids the stimulation they need, and the guidance only a loved one can provide.

You & Me: Messy Play Ages 6-36 months. Dress for mess and artistic success! Young children are free to smear, squeeze, splatter and explore. It’s all about discovery as they interact with safe, nontoxic and edible products.

Come dressed for a messy good time!

Bob Keefer Center Ages 6-18 months Ages 6-18 months Ages 18-36 months Ages 18-36 months

9/5-26 10/31-11/21 9/5-26 10/31-11/21

Tu Tu Tu Tu

9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am

$29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD

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You & Me: Bubbles, Balls and Beanbags Ages 6-36 months. Bounce, throw and kick! Children explore large muscle movements, develop independence and learn cooperation skills through group games and structured activities.

Bob Keefer Center Ages 9-18 months Ages 9-18 months Ages 18-36 months Ages 18-36 months

9/6-27 11/1-22 9/6-27 11/1-22

W W W W

9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 10:45-11:30am 10:45-11:30am

$29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD

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You & Me: Romp and Roll Ages 9-36 months. Kids move up, down and through as they learn to follow directions in a group setting. Our wacky obstacle course is set up differently each week, presenting new challenges to busy young bodies.

Bob Keefer Center 9/7-28 10/5-26 11/2-16 11/30-12/21

Th Th Th Th

10-10:45am 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 10-10:45am

$29 ID/$35 OD 15835 $29 ID/$35 OD 15836 $22 ID/$25 OD 15837 $29 ID/$35 OD 15838

Music Together™ Ages birth-5 years. Each child participates at his or her own developmental level while singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing or exploring instruments. Caregivers join the fun. Visit willamalane.org for more information. No class 11/10-11, 11/24-25.

Bob Keefer Center 9/16 9/22-12/8 9/23-12/9

Sa F Sa

10-10:45am FREE INTRO 10-10:45am $119 ID/$145 OD 15839 10-10:45am $119 ID/$145 OD 15840

You & Me: Sensory Play Ages 6-36 months. Explore a new, sensory-rich environment each week filled with early science concepts of light, color, water and sound.

Bob Keefer Center 10/3-24 Tu 11/28-12/12 Tu

10-10:45am 10-10:45am

Parents reinforce lessons learned in My First Sports — and they are there to reward the effort that goes into mastering new skills.

My First Sports

Tumbling

Soccer

Ages 18 months-3 years. Stretch your imagination and your body!

Help your child improve body control, motor skills and creativity through stretching, dancing and games.

Parent participation is required in these introductions to athletics.

Each participant receives a medal!

Ages 3-5. Kids love to run and kick balls. Take the next step and introduce your little one to soccer. This program will focus on a variety of soccer skills, including kicking, dribbling, trapping, throwing, running and agility.

9/6-27 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 15448 9/6-27 W $39 ID/$48 OD

5:30-6:30 pm 15449

T-ball Ages 3-5. Join in with your young child and learn the basic T-ball skills of throwing, catching, batting, running and agility.

10/4-25 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 15450 10/4-25 W $39 ID/$48 OD

11/1-22 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 15489 11/1-22 W $39 ID/$48 OD

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Basketball Ages 3-5. Help your child experience how fun basketball can be with Willamalane. Learn a variety of basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, running and agility.

12/6-27 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 15452 12/6-27 W $39 ID/$48 OD

5:30-6:30 pm 15453

5:30-6:30 pm 15451

$29 ID/$35 OD 15841 $22 ID/$25 OD 15842

You & Me: STEM Beginnings Ages 18-36 months. Explore early science, technology, engineering, and math stations with your toddler. This class provides an introduction to preschool learning in a group environment.

Bob Keefer Center 10/4-25 11/29-12/13

W W

10-10:45am 10-10:45am

$29 ID/$35 OD $22 ID/$25 OD

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More Sports Willamalane Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5. Learn to test — and best — your own personal limits as coaches introduce the skills and techniques of a competitive cross country runner. Practice takes place conveniently at kids’ schools, and all participants receive a T-shirt. Meet after school by the Kids Club program. No clinic on no-school days. Registration includes entry into an all-comers cross country meet at Dorris Ranch on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m.; transportation is not provided.

Limited to 12 students per school.

3-4pm $45 9/19-10/24 Tuesdays 9/20-10/25 Wednesdays 9/21-10/26 Thursdays

Thurston, Walterville, Douglas Gardens, Page Yolanda, Ridgeview, Mt. Vernon, Centennial Guy Lee, Riverbend, Maple, Two Rivers-Dos Rios

Willamalane Youth Basketball Clinic Grades K-2. This six-week clinic gets kids excited about basketball in the convenience of their own school gym. Coaches use games and drills to sharpen skills and reinforce fundamentals.

Participants receive a T-shirt. Meet after school by the Kids Club program. No clinic on no-school days. Limited to 12 students per school. No class 11/23, 11/29, 11/30 3-4pm $45 10/24-11/28 Tu 10/25-12/6 W 10/26-12/14 Th

Thurston, Walterville, Douglas Gardens, Page Yolanda, Ridgeview, Mt. Vernon, Centennial Guy Lee, Riverbend, Maple, Two Rivers-Dos Rios

TGA Golf and Tennis

Climbing Classes Kids got you climbing the walls? Send them to Bob Keefer Center for lessons! See Vertical Exp;lorers, Beginning Climbing and Kids' Climb, pages 42-43.

Dance

Cheerleading ​

My First Dance

Minis Cheer ​

Ages 4-6. Looking for a way to channel the energy of your little mover and groover? This program will teach the fundamentals of movement and rhythm through ballet, hip hop and jazz.

Grades K-2. Kids work with Junior Cheer members and coaches to learn basic motions, stretching, jumping and tumbling.

Students also work on building basic skills, cheers and dances to prepare for performances in the future. Class is instructional and culminates in a skill assessment.

Fee includes poms and shirt.

Grades K-5. TGA introduces the lifelong sports of golf and tennis in the convenient setting of your child’s elementary school. Dedicated coaches help students develop skills while using the sports to teach educational and life skills such as respect, honesty, perseverance and sportsmanship. All equipment is provided. Limited to 15 students per school. No class on no-school days.

9/19-10/24 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

4-4:45 pm 15454

11/28-1/2 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

4-4:45 pm 15455

Golf Thurston Thurston Yolanda Yolanda Walterville Walterville Ridgeview Ridgeview

9/18-10/23 10/30-12/4 9/19-10/24 10/31-12/5 9/21-10/26 11/2-12/14 9/21-10/26 11/2-12/14

M M Tu Tu Th Th Th Th

3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $80 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $80

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Tennis Thurston Thurston Yolanda Yolanda Walterville Walterville Ridgeview Ridgeview

Ages 7-10. Watch your dancer become graceful and poised while learning basic ballet positions, leaps, turns and more.

This is a great class for those looking to try out ballet for the first time or to work on improving technique and rhythm.

9/21-10/26 11/2-12/14 9/18-10/23 10/30-12/4 9/20-10/25 11/1-12/6 9/19-10/24 10/31-12/5

Th Th M M W W Tu Tu

3-4pm $95 3-4pm $80 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $80 3-4pm $95 3-4pm $95

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Homeschool PE Sports Sampler Ages 5-12. Students get their recommended daily dose of exercise in while learning the basics of a variety of sports. Please wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle. No class 9/28, 11/23.

Bob Keefer Center 9/12-10/19 TuTh 10/31-12/7 Tu/Th

10am-11am $55 10am-11am $55

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Ballet

9/19-10/24 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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11/28-1/2 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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Hip Hop Ages 7-10. Get funky and inspire confidence in your dancer in an energetic, fun-filled class.

Kids learn two-steps, beginning breakdancing and tutting for improved coordination, rhythm and an all-around great time!

9/19-10/24 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

6-6:45 pm 15459

11/28-1/2 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

6-6:45 pm 15460

Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (wrestling room) 9/12-10/17 Tu 3:45-4:45pm $89 ID/$107 OD 15954 Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (stage area) 11/7-12/12 Tu 3:45-4:45pm $89 ID/$107 OD 15958 ​

Youth Cheer Grades 3-5. Athletes work with Junior Cheer members and coaches to learn motions, stretches, jumps and tumbling to prepare for future performances and competitions. Athletes stunt, tumble and jump at skill levels appropriate for their ages and abilities, in preparation for a cumulative skill assessment at the end of each session. Class is focused on skill development. Fee includes poms and shirt.

Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (wrestling room) 9/14-10/19 Th 3:45-4:45pm $89 ID/$107 OD 15959 Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (stage area) 11/9-12/14 Th 3:45-4:45pm $89 ID/$107 OD 15960

Kids

register now at willamalane.org

Tumbling

Kids' Picks

Tumblebugs Tumbling

Kids’ Night Out

Ages 3-4. Active preschoolers develop a love for tumbling while improving their strength, flexibility and overall physical fitness.

Kids learn forward rolls, backward rolls and handstands, while also developing social skills such as following directions, waiting their turn, sharing and working with others.

Ages 4-11. Drop your kids off at Bob Keefer Center for an evening of supervised fun and games while you take a break. Your kids will have a blast, and so will you. Light snack provided.

Bob Keefer Center 9/21-10/26 Th 11/30-1/4 Th 9/20-10/25 W 11/29-1/3 W 9/23-10/28 Sa 12/2-1/6 Sa

9-9:45am 9-9:45am 3:45-4:30pm 3:45-4:30pm 9-9:45am 9-9:45am

$60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD

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Skipping Squirrels Tumbling Ages 5-6. This class develops tumbling skills, confidence, strength and flexibility. Kids learn forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and bridges. Along with physical skills, kids practice social skills such as following directions, waiting their turn, sharing and working together.

Bob Keefer Center 9/20-10/25 W 11/29-1/3 W 9/23-10/28 Sa 12/2-1/6 Sa

4:45-5:45pm 4:45-5:45pm 10-11am 10-11am

$60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD $60 ID/$72 OD

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Springers Tumbling, Beginning Ages 7-12. Learn the basic fundamentals of tumbling. Students work on basic progressions: forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, handstand drills, bridges, cartwheels and round-offs. We’ll focus on strength and flexibility, and staff will assist each student with hands-on spotting techniques to ensure proper body alignment and muscle memory.

Bob Keefer Center Ages 7-8 9/20-10/25 W 11/29-1/3 W 9/23-10/28 Sa 12/2-1/6 Sa

6-7pm $68 ID/$81 OD 6-7pm $68 ID/$81 OD 11:15am-12:15pm $68 ID/$81 OD 11:15am-12:15pm $68 ID/$81 OD

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Ages 9-12 9/21-10/26 11/30-1/4

4:45-5:45pm 4:45-5:45pm

$68 ID/$81 OD $68 ID/$81 OD

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Homeschool class for ages 6-10 9/21-10/26 Th 10-11am 11/30-1/4 Th 10-11am

Flippers Tumbling, Advanced Ages 7-12. This class is geared toward students who have mastered basic tumbling skills. Flippers learn dive rolls, front walkovers, back walkovers, multiple cartwheels, power hurdles and two-step entry into a round-off. We introduce front and back handsprings, roundoff connections and standing front and back walkover connections.

The class focuses on strength, conditioning and flexibility. We introduce combination tumbling, multiple back handspring connections from a round-off and front handspring tumbling. Students are expected to have experience with these skills prior to class.

Bob Keefer Center 9/21-10/26 Th 11/30-1/4 Th

6-7pm 6-7pm

$68 ID/$81 OD $68 ID/$81 OD

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Bob Keefer Center, Two50 9/22 F LEGO Party 10/6 F Costume Party 11/17 F Climbing Party 12/15 F Snow Party

NEW:

6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm 6:30-9pm

$15 ID/$18 OD $15 ID/$18 OD $15 ID/$18 OD $15 ID/$18 OD

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Art Partners

Parents and children create separate pieces of guided artwork together in this new class from Emerald Art Center and Willamalane.

Instructors walk through materials and techniques that will get you on your way to creating a work of art and a lasting memory. Registration is per person; children and parents register separately. Children must be accompanied by adults; adults must be accompanied by children.

Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St. Fall theme 10/21 Sa 10am Winter theme 12/9 Sa 10am $5 material fee due at registration

NEW:

$29 ID/$35 OD $29 ID/$35 OD

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STEM FUNdamentals with LEGO®

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts.

Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as bulldozers, hovercrafts, hot air balloons and the Eiffel Tower — all in the in the convenience of your own school.

Register now for these locations: Waterville 10/2-11/6 Page 10/3-11/7 Centennial 10/4-11/8 Mt. Vernon 10/5-11/9

M Tu W Th

3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm

$65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD

More locations coming soon: Ridgeview 1/22-2/26 Thurston 1/23-2/27 Riverbend 1/24-2/28 Douglas Gardens 1/25-3/1 Yolanda 3/5-4/16 Two Rivers 3/6-4/17 Riverbend 3/7-4/18 Maple 3/8-4/19

M Tu W Th M Tu W Th

3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm

$65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD $65 ID/$75 OD

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When I’m in Charge Ages 8-11. Got a clue? Here's a few for those times when a parent isn't handy. Kids in this class get the training they need to respond to a variety of situations at times when direct parent supervision is unavailable. Participants role-play personal safety scenarios and learn basic first aid.

Two50 at Bob Keefer Center 12/9 Sa 1-3pm $25 ID/$30 OD

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HAVING A PARTY? Celebrations Start with a Great Place to Play Bob Keefer Center 541-736-4544

Build Your Own Party Choose from basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis and roller skating for this two-hour rental.

Bob Keefer Center provides space for cake and presents and your choice of two activities.

• $125 for a two-hour party • $50 for a party host

Climbing Party

Splash! at Lively Park 541-736-4244 Whether you’re celebrating a special birthday, family get-together or an after-the-game team party, Splash! at Lively Park is always a thrill. See the complete list of party packages at willamalane.org/rent-from-us/parties/.

Willamalane Park Swim Center 541-736-4080 Celebrate your birthday during our recreation swims or book a private birthday party. See the complete list of party packages at willamalane.org/rent-fromus/parties/.

Upgrade your party experience with time on the climbing and bouldering walls. Bob Keefer Center provides space for cake and presents and two hours of climbing. Trained staff members ensure safety.

• Mount Hood Climbing Party, up to 12 climbers, $175.

One staff member assists. Chaperone assistance required.

• Everest Climbing Party, up to 15 climbers, $200.

Two staff members oversee the action on the wall.

Classes On Demand

Two50 Party Two50 features video games, pool and an 18-foot-wide movie screen. Rates start at $50 per hour.

Adult Activity Center 541-736-4444 Rooms can accommodate groups as small as 20 or as large as 200.

Amenities include a large and comfortable lounge, commercial kitchen, wood dance floor, stage, billiards room and outdoor patio overlooking the Willamette River and Island Park.

Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park 541-852-GOLF (4653) Open through Oct. 31 • One-hour rental at Party Place • One 18-hole round of golf per guest • Free return ticket for guest of honor • 10% discount on Roaring Rapids Pizza delivered to Party Place • Cleanup Party Fees Minimum 12 guests • 11 and under ... $4.75 per guest • Adults ... $5.75 per guest • Seniors (55+) ... $5 per guest • Students/military ... $5.25 per guest

A greeting from Springs the squirrel: To arrange a mascot appearance, email janaw@willamalane.org.

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See a class that looks interesting but doesn’t fit into your schedule? Would you and your friends like to take a class together as a private event?

Would you like to bring your own food and wine to make it a night out?

We can make it happen!

With Classes on Demand, you select a date and an activity, we do all the rest. Fees start at just $29 per person.

• Spa gifts • Make-up classes • Woodworking • Home decor • And more!

Book your event! Call 541-736-4519 A minimum of six people per class is required.

More Party Fun! Lively Park shelters: Located close to Splash! and a large pirate-themed playground. Play, eat and enjoy in a beautiful setting.

541-736-4244

Kids

register now at willamalane.org

Self-defense is serious business at Superhero Jiu Jitsu, but kids learn to master the art without punching or kicking.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu

of classes per month varies according to the calendar. May's Martial Arts schedules cancelations and holidays.

Enjoy jiu jitsu at a facility designed for the sport. Dates may change slightly based on the schedule of Superhero Jiu Jitsu.

Tiny Tigers

Lil Superheroes Ages 7-13. Learn the most effective form of self-defense in this fun environment. Learn to defend yourself without punching or kicking.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. September MThF 5:15-6pm October MThF 5:15-6pm November MThF 5:15-6pm December MThF 5:15-6pm

$58 ID/$70 OD $58 ID/$70 OD $58 ID/$70 OD $58 ID/$70 OD

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Superheroes Ages 14+. Learn to defend yourself in any situation. Focus on submissions, chokeholds and joint locks.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. September MWThF 6-7pm October MWThF 6-7pm November MWThF 6-7pm December MWThF 6-7 pm

$100 ID/$120 OD $100 ID/$120 OD $100 ID/$120 OD $100 ID/$120 OD

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ATA Martial Arts May’s Martial Arts offers quality teaching and a proven curriculum of Songahm Taekwondo. Everything May's teaches can and should only be used for self-defense. Classes are held in our location next to Pizza Hut, just north of Bob Keefer Center. Visit MaysMartialArts.com or call 541525-0282 for more information. Professional Instructors: RB May and Amanda May. A $35 new student fee, which covers a uniform and class patches, is due at the first class. Registration is monthly, and the number

Ages 4-6. Specially developed for preschool-age children, Tiny Tigers offers a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect and self-discipline. The program is designed to improve motor skills and enhance children’s ability to pay attention, follow directions and defend themselves from strangers.

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St. September MW 5:10-5:55pm $70 ID/$84 OD September TuTh 3:30-4:15pm $70 ID/$84 OD October MW 5:10-5:55pm $70 ID/$84 OD October TuTh 3:30-4:15pm $70 ID/$84 OD November MW 5:10-5:55pm $70 ID/$84 OD November TuTh 3:30-4:15pm $70 ID/$84 OD December MW 5:10-5:55pm $70 ID/$84 OD December TuTh 3:30-4:15pm $70 ID/$84 OD New student fee of $35 includes uniform and class patches.

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Open Basic Ages 7+. This program of traditional taekwondo is based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills. Each month, instructors build activities around themes such as confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline.

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St. September MW 6:50-7:30pm $70 ID/$84 OD September TuTh 4:20-5:05pm $70 ID/$84 OD October MW 6:50-7:30pm $70 ID/$84 OD October TuTh 4:20-5:05pm $70 ID/$84 OD November MW 6:50-7:30pm $70 ID/$84 OD November TuTh 4:20-5:05pm $70 ID/$84 OD December MW 6:50-7:30pm $70 ID/$84 OD December TuTh 4:20-5:05pm $70 ID/$84 OD New student fee of $35 includes uniform and class patches.

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No-school Days Just for Kindergartners In the Forest of S.T. Shrew Children entering kindergarten September 2017. Follow S.T Shrew and his friends Millie the Millipede and Sitta the Nuthatch as we explore Dorris Ranch from a “shrew’s eye view.” Discover what animals live in the trees, create your own treehouse, get down and dirty with bugs and make your own paper in this camp especially for young learners. Sept. 8 is a no-school day for kindergartners in Springfield.

Dorris Ranch Barn 9/8 F 8am-5:30pm

$57 ID/$61 OD

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Enjoy a full day of activities at one of three sites — Thurston Elementary, Centennial and Mt. Vernon. Snacks, crafts, field trips and visits from special guests are included in fees.

Dragons and Droids Grades K-5. These are the droids you’re looking for! Span the world of fantasy from ancient dragons to space-age droids W 7am-6pm Thurston $35 ID/$42 OD W 7am-6pm Centennial $35 ID/$42 OD W 7am-6pm Mt. Vernon $35 ID/$42 OD

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Birds, Bats and Things with Wings Grades K-5. Look, up in the air! Yes, it is a bird! Take a look at these special creatures that can do what we cannot — fly!

11/30 11/30 11/30

Th 7am-6pm Thurston $35 ID/$42 OD Th 7am-6pm Centennial $35 ID/$42 OD Th 7am-6pm Mt. Vernon $35 ID/$42 OD

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants Grades K-5. Trallalala! Join George and Harold on their adventures with America’s newest superhero in underpants.

12/1 12/1 12/1

F F F

7am-6pm Thurston $35 ID/$42 OD 7am-6pm Centennial $35 ID/$42 OD 7am-6pm Mt. Vernon $35 ID/$42 OD

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Winter Break Camp Grades K-5. Have a blast during winter break with arts and crafts, active games, field trips and more. This camp is sure to bring wonder to your eyes and create lasting memories. Choose the days that work with your holiday schedule or attend them all. Participants are split into age-appropriate groups. No camp 12/25, 1/1.

Bob Keefer Center 12/18 M 7am-6pm 12/19 Tu 7am-6pm 12/20 W 7am-6pm 12/21 Th 7am-6pm 12/22 F 7am-6pm 12/26 Tu 7am-6pm 12/27 W 7am-6pm 12/28 Th 7am-6pm 12/29 F 7am-6pm 1/2 Tu 7am-6pm

Total Release Holiday Hoop Camp Amp up winter break with two weeks of skills and drills in eight fun-filled sessions featuring prizes and games. Each class includes intensive work on ball handling and fundamentals.

Grades K-5

11/29 11/29 11/29

Spend winter break working on your basketball skills with TRBO.

$35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD $35 ID/$42 OD

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Date

Session 1, 9 a.m.-12 p.m

Session 2, 1-4 p.m.

12/18

Passing and shooting

Attacking the basket and finishes around the rim

12/19

Scoring from the perimeter (Setting up defenders, separation moves, etc.)

Defense and one-on-one moves

12/20

Passing and shooting

Scoring from the perimeter

12/21

Drills and scrimmages

Drills and scrimmages

LEGO® Winter Break Camps Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® Ages 5-7. Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart!

Bob Keefer Center 12/27-29 W-F $75 ID/$90 OD

1-4pm 15866

Minecraft Master Engineering with LEGO® Ages 8-11. Bring Minecraft to life! Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast and a motorized Minecart! Students explore concepts in physics, engineering and architecture.

Bob Keefer Center 12/18-22 M-F 1-4pm $119 ID/$145 OD 15868

Jedi Engineering Using LEGO®

Ages 5-7. The Force awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Design and build projects LEGO® X-Wings, R2 units, energy catapults, defense turrets and settlements from a galaxy far, far away.

Bob Keefer Center 12/18-22 M-F 9am-12pm $119 ID/$145 OD 15865

Jedi Master Engineering Using LEGO® Ages 8-11. The Force awakens in this advanced engineering course. Learn about gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics and eccentric motion. Build LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, pod racers, star destroyer, and fortresses and other complex machines from a galaxy far, far away.

Bob Keefer Center 12/27-29 W-F 9am-12pm $75 ID/$90 OD 15867

Safety, Convenience and Quality Care

Kids

Kids Club

These are just a few of the reasons parents choose Willamalane's Kids Club and Early Start programs. JOIN TODAY!

Kids Club u

Monday-Friday, 2:45-6 p.m.

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Available at Centennial, Douglas Gardens, Guy Lee, Maple, Mt. Vernon, Page, Ridgeview, Riverbend, Two Rivers-Dos Rios, Thurston and Yolanda elementary schools

• Safe and supervised care

EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Literacy, science and arts

• Enroll by the month or by the day!

• Sibling discounts • Early release care • No-school-day care available for extra fee • Financial assistance available.

Call for information.

• Games and sports for active kids • Special guests and swim trips Full-time rate.............. $200/month Daily rate..................... $15

Early Start u

Before-school care for kids in grades K-5, 7-8:15 a.m.

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Only $60/month*

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Now at Centennial, Mt. Vernon, Ridgeview, Yolanda and Thurston elementary schools

Kids enjoy quiet activities, then are dismissed for school breakfast at about 8:15 a.m. Breakfast is included in fees, providing your student arrives on time. *$35/month for students registered for free or reduced meals

Want Early Start at your school? Call 541-736-4522 to add your name to the interest list.

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Junior Cheer Beginning Junior Cheer Grades 6-8. High school coaches and athletes work with students to develop skills in this introductory program, with the goal of moving into the intermediate program.

Kids will have multiple opportunities to perform.

Thurston High School, 333 58th St. (upper gymnasium) 9/12-11/2 TuTh 6-7:30pm $109 ID/$130 OD 15919 $60 Spirit Pack fee due on the first day of class to cheer coach.

Intermediate Junior Cheer

Play basketball, flag football, volleyball and more in Willamalane's Middle School Sports Program.

Middle School Sports Hamlin, Briggs, Agnes Stewart and Thurston middle schools 3:15-4:45 p.m. M-Th • $65 Grades 6-8. This recreational league, a partnership coming up with Springfield Public Schools, is open to all kids, Cross Country regardless of skill level or ability. In a world domin9/25-11/1 ated by competitive sports, Willamalane remains Register by Sept. 15. focused on fundamentals, skill development and Flag Football sportsmanship.

Seasons are six weeks long and include two weeks of practice before games begin. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Schedules vary by school; subject to field availability.

9/25-11/1 Register by Sept. 15.

Volleyball 9/25-11/1 Register by Sept. 15.

Sixth-grade Boys Basketball 11/16-12/14 Register by Oct. 27

Sixth-grade Girls Basketball Runners cheer on teammates in a cross country meet at Lively Park.

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11/6-12/14 Register by Oct. 27

Grades 6-8. High school coaches and athletes help prepare participants for high school cheer in a program that includes several performances, intermediate stunting and tumbling opportunities. Prerequisites include participation in the summer cheer program or coaches’ approval.

Thurston High School, 333 58th St. (upper gymnasium) 9/12-11/2 TuTh 6-7:30pm $109 ID/$130 OD 15921 $60 Spirit Pack fee due on the first day of class to cheer coach

​Advanced Junior Cheer Grades 6-8. High school coaches and athletes help prepare participants for high school cheer in a program that includes several performances, advanced stunting and tumbling opportunities. An all-team clinic and performance is scheduled Oct. 1 at North Salem High School, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Thurston High School, 333 58th St. (upper gymnasium) 9/12-11/2 TuTh 6-7:30pm $109 ID/$130 OD 15922 $75 Spirit Pack fee due on the first day of class to cheer coach

Kids

register now at willamalane.org

Middle School

Two50 Grades 6-8. Tucked in the back of Bob Keefer Center, Two50 is activity central for middle-schoolers in Springfield. Two50 boasts a teen’s dream collection of gaming centers, pool, foosball and more. Membership is always FREE, and a Two50 card even gets you savings on middle school dances.

250 S. 32nd St., inside Bob Keefer Center, 541-736-4083 Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., Beginning Sept. 7 Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 2-6:30 p.m., No-school day hours: 1-4 p.m., excluding holiday break Early release hours: 1-6 p.m.

Closures: Aug. 29-Sept. 6; Oct. 19-20; Nov. 2-3, 10, 24-25; Dec.18-Jan.2

Daily Drop-in Come see us after school! Grab a snack, hang out with friends or work on homework. Pick up a copy of our monthly calendar for details.

Monthly Mayhem Grades 6-8. Come to Two50, be part of the Mayhem and help to plan these monthly themed parties and activities.

September Welcome Back Party October Haunted House November Thank You Feast December Winter Wonderland

Early Release Friday Field Trips Trips are free to Two50 members. A permission slip — available at Two50 the Monday prior to the trip — is required for each outing.

Trips are limited to the first 14 members to turn in completed permission slips.

9/22 Splash! at Lively Park 10/13 Movie theater 10/27 Haunted Two50 setup 11/17 Splash! at Lively Park 12/8 Get Air

Middle School Dances Need to get out of the house on Friday night? Check out the middle school dances at Bob Keefer Center. Dance the night away, hang out in Two50 or shoot hoops in our open gym. ID required. Present your current Two50 membership card and save $2.

Bob Keefer Center (enter behind the building via south parking lot) Sixth-graders only 9/15 7:30-10pm $7 Grades 6-8 9/29 7:30-10pm $7 Grades 6-8 10/13 7:30-10pm $7 Grades 6-8 10/27 7:30-10pm $7

Middle school students play pool and video games at Two50, a space at the rear of Bob Keefer Center designed just for them.

Snow Ball Grades 6-8. There is no business like show business! Dress in your fun or formal winter-themed attire, and you’ll be eligible to enter the costume contest.

Refreshments included, and a photo booth will be available for $5 per session. Get tickets online at willamalane.org, or at Bob Keefer Center beginning Nov. 24.

Presales end Nov. 30.

Bob Keefer Center (behind the building via south parking lot) 12/1 7-10pm $15 at the door/$10 in advance

Haunted Two50 Ages 10+. A strange wind blows through Two50 at the end of October. Walk through your worst nightmare in this fun haunted house. This teen-spawned creative vision is a spookfest with minimal gore and maximum spook.

10/30-31

MTu

4-5:30pm Free

ODTI Driver’s Education Ages 15+. This Oregon Department of Transportation-approved program consists of 34 hours of classroom instruction, six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, six hours of observation in the

vehicle and two hours of parent education. Parents must attend the first class. Register by calling Oregon Drivers Training Institute at 541-342-4339.

Bob Keefer Center 9/19-12/5 Tu 4:30-7:30pm $350

Babysitter Training Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of babysitting with Rachel Hartford, a professional with more than 10 years of experience in child care.

Cultivate confidence through skill-building, networking and mentoring. Participants receive a certificate of completion.

While this program does not teach CPR or first aid because of the age requirement, it does teach participants to prepare for emergency situations.

Two50 at Bob Keefer Center 12/20 W 2-5pm $39 ID/$46 OD 16062

Text Message Club Get updates on Two50 activities with the Two50 Text Message Club. It’s free, fun, spam-free, and your information will not be shared.

Text Two50 to 31996 to join!

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Outdoors

Walks and Talks

Pack for a backpack adventure, paddle a bright blue lake or learn new skills. Time spent outdoors can refresh your spirit.

Morning Meditation Walks Ages 18+. Ever wonder why you forget things or sometimes feel overwhelmed?

Maybe it’s because you’re not being mindful in the present moment. Join Nathan Schulman at beautiful Dorris Ranch to experience mindfulness and presence.

Using qigong, tai chi, silence, walking and breathing, we will explore what it feels like to be fully “present.”

Bike Overnight: Row River Trail Bike overnight is the perfect family-friendly option for outdoor lovers who don’t have the time or money for extended bicycling trips. This 10.2-mile overnight bike ride will follow the Row River Trail system from historic downtown Cottage Grove to Schwarz Campground along the scenic Row River with options for extended rides. Along the way our journey will take us through covered bridges, mountain meadows and movie sets of the past. Support vehicles and staff, dinner and breakfast included in cost. Camping equipment available for an additional fee.

Downloadable FAQ packet provided upon registration.

9/9-10 Sa-Su 2pm-12pm $39 ID/$44 OD 16027

Clear Lake Paddle Trip Travel to the headwaters of the McKenzie River and paddle Clear Lake, which is famous for its cold, crystal-clear waters. Bring a sack lunch and beverages. Kayak or canoe option available. Space is limited; Register in advance.

9/12 Tu 8:30am-3pm $62 ID/$73 OD

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Backpacking Intro Overnighter Perfect for first timers, discover everything you need to know to plan your own next adventure!

Backpack with Wayne Beckwith through dunes and forest to the shores of Threemile Lake on the Oregon Coast. Pre-trip class to be scheduled will cover equipment selection, packing, route, food and expectations. Some equipment available. 6.4 miles round-trip. Transportation from Springfield provided.

9/30-10/1 Sa-Su $49 ID/$58 OD

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Dorris Ranch 9/12-26 Tu 11:30am-1pm $21 ID/$25 OD 16021

Cemeteries: Hands-on History

Nervous about trying a stand-up paddleboard? Practice first in the calm waters of Willamalane Park Swim Center on Dec. 9.

'Tarp-ology': Shelter Skills Ages 12+. Learn to use simple materials to create a shelter to protect yourself or your gear from sun, wind, rain or snow. “Tarp-ology” takes a little bit of science, art, perseverance and humor.

We’ll talk about anchors, knots, site selection and materials. Bring a tarp and rope if you have some; we will have some available.

Come prepared for any weather.

No prior experience required.

Dorris Ranch Barn 10/14 Sa 10am-2pm $29 ID/$31 OD

15795

Paddle in the Pool!

Always wanted to paddle a kayak or flip a raft? Northwest Canoe Tour will have SUPs, kayaks, canoes and even a raft at Willamalane Park Swim Center for you to test out for yourself.

Dorris Ranch Tomseth House 10/7 Sa 1pm-3pm $12 ID/$15 OD 16023

Willamalane Park Swim Center 12/9 Sa 3:30-5pm $7in advance/$8 drop-in 16028

Fire Starting

coming soon !

Ages 12+. In this hands-on, four-hour class, Matt Bradley of Whole Earth Nature School will teach the life-saving skills needed to make a fire in the woods.

Class will cover everything from starting a fire from scratch to identifying a naturally occurring fire starter that could save your life in an emergency. Class will be held outdoors, rain or shine.

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Snowsports If the weather brings snow to the mountains, check willamalane. org or our Facebook page for updates on basic snowshoe and cross-country skiing trips in November and December!

Willamalane operates under a special permit from the U.S. Forest Service.

Ages 18+. This two-part class will feature a talk and walk on historic cemeteries, their inception, layout and symbolism. In a lecture presented by Kuri Gill of the State of Oregon Cemetery Commission, participants will learn the symbolism and history of historic cemeteries. Then we will travel to Laurel Grove Cemetery in Springfield for a handson tour of historic grave markers.

Dorris Ranch Tomseth House and Laurel Grove Cemetery 10/7 Sa 9am-12pm $15 ID/$19 OD 15618 Transportation included.

Mushroom Ecology 101 All ages. Join us for a tour of all the fun fungus found at Dorris Ranch. Members of the Cascade Mycological Society lead this walk and talk on basic mushroom ecology and identification in the Willamette Valley.

Dorris Ranch 11/4 Sa 12-1pm $13 ID/$16 OD 15620

Outdoors Events

register now at willamalane.org

Traveling Trunk Show • One-room Schoolhouse • Kalapuya, the First People • Entertainment of the Victorian Era • The Pioneer Settler Let us bring history to you!

Costumed historical interpreters transport the excitement of learning to your group. Choose your experience. $50 for onehour presentation

Register online at willamalane.org

The natural setting of Dorris Ranch is perfect for a morning meditation or a lesson in mushroom ecology.

Dorris Ranch

Heritage Craft Series

ects. Bring your tools, supplies and ideas! Additional needles will be available for purchase at class.

Cornhusk Dolls

Tomseth House 11/18 Sa

Ages 6+. Learn simple techniques to create your own cornhusk doll, and explore the traditions associated with this heritage craft.

9/23

Sa 1-2pm

$11 ID/$13 OD 15621

Simple Needle Felting Ages 14+. Known as one of the oldest textile crafts, needle felting is still practiced today throughout the world. Join us as we learn basic felting techniques that will allow you to create your own felt project to take home. Basic supplies provided; other supplies available for purchase.

Tomseth House 10/21 Sa

10am-12pm

$15 ID/$17 OD

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Advanced Needle Felting Ages 14+. If you have taken a felting class or have a few basic skills under your belt, come for a morning of learning and honing a few new skills and proj-

10am-12pm

$15 ID/$17 OD 16019

Winter Wreath-making Ages 12+. Made from fresh evergreens, a wreath symbolizes eternal life and was traditionally given as a gift in the winter months. Create your own from materials harvested from Dorris Ranch.

Tomseth House 12/3 Su 1-3pm

$14 ID/$16 OD

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Needle Felting Ornaments Ages 14+. Create snowmen, gnomes, stars — or whatever wool ornaments and figurines you can imagine! These are fun and easy to make and make perfect gifts. You can also tie them onto special holiday packages. All materials provided; you may purchase additional materials to take home at the class.

Tomseth House 12/9 Sa 10am-1pm

$15 ID/$17 OD

Please Note Dorris Ranch is a working farm.

Be on the lookout for park maintenance and occasional closures. Check willamalane.org for updates.

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Ramp Up for ROCKtoberfest!

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Climbing & Bouldering From the 12-foot bouldering wall to the amazing 33-foot-tall free-form climbing wall, Bob Keefer Center has something for people of all climbing levels.

Choices of ropes and auto belays make it easy for new climbers to navigate the wall.

Gear fee: $2 for ages 18+.

Gear is free for youth 17 and under and those with a Bob Keefer Center Monthly Pass or ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass.

Open Climb

Community Climb

Kids’ Climb

Sharpen your skills on the wall.

If you’re new to climbing, staff members are available to teach belay lessons and offer tips.

Hours are subject to change; check the climbing calendar at willamalane.org. No climbing 9/2-9, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/15, 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/10, 11/12, 12/10, 12/31.

We know climbing is fun, but we also know that it can be hard to get started if you don’t have a skilled partner. That’s why we provide partners to help you get the boost you need. Experienced staff and volunteers take care of the ropes while you learn to climb.

Ages 3-17. Kids are always welcome at Bob Keefer Center’s climbing wall, but Kids’ Climb is time just for them. Staff and volunteers take the ropes and help kids climb (and slackline!) in this fun, safe environment.

Gear included.

Youth (17 & under): $3 ID/$5 OD Adults (18+) $7 ID/$9 OD Su 1-5pm M 4-6pm See Kids' Climb Tu 4-6pm W 6-8:30pm See Community Climb Th 4-6pm See Kids' Climb F 5-8pm See Women’s Climb Nights Gear fee $2 for ages 18+. Gear is free for youth 17 and under and Bob Keefer Center monthly pass holders.

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W 6-8:30pm Youth (17 & under): $6 ID/$8 OD Adults (18+) $7 ID/$9 OD

Women’s Climb Nights While everyone is welcome, on Friday nights women bringing in a paying friend climb for FREE! Gear fee applies.

F 5-8pm

M/Th 4-6pm

My First Climb Ages 3-5. Kids build confidence, balance and strength as they learn to use a climbing harness, learn boulder and top rope safety, and learn how to solve problems, all under the guidance of skilled, kid-friendly instructors. All participants receive medals. First class is for

Climbing Events

register now at willamalane.org Adult Beginning Climbing

parents only, so staff members can teach climbing safety and belay lessons ($12 value). Gear included. Parent participation required.

Ages 18+. Our expert staff teach the basics of belaying, bouldering, slacklining and safe climbing with an emphasis on footwork, balance and efficient movement.

No class 10/1.

9/11-25, 10/2 M 12-1:30pm $40 ID/$48 OD 15896 10/16-30, 11/6 M 12-1:30pm $40 ID/$48 OD 15897

9/10-24, 10/8 Su 2:30-4pm $55 ID/$66 OD 15917

Youth Bouldering Basics NEW:

Committing to Lead Climbing NEW:

Ages 11-17. Learn proper bouldering technique and skills while building stamina on the 12-foot bouldering wall. Strong emphasis on footwork and body movement.

9/11-10/2 M $55 ID/$66 OD

Ages 18+. Step up your climbing!

Learn lead climbing technique and best practices from our expert staff. This class is for experienced climbers comfortable climbing 5.8 or higher. We recommend you bring your own gear.

4:00-5:30pm 15908

Youth Beginning Climbing Ages 5-11. Learn basic skills through a variety of games and activities in a small-class setting.

Advance registration required.

Gear included.

11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/16 Sa 10:30am-12pm $50 ID/$58 OD 15898

Youth Intermediate Climbing Ages 8-13. Take the next step in becoming a more skilled and seasoned climber. Expert staff show students how to properly belay. Build your climbing strength and competitive spirit!

This class is for skilled youth climbers, level 4 and above.

10/3-24 Tu $65 ID/$78 OD

4-5:30pm 15914

Vertical Explorers Ages 8-17. Staff and volunteers take the ropes and help youth climb and slackline in this fun, safe environment. Youth learn how to tie knots and to use a climbing harness as they scale the wall. Gear included. Advance registration required.

9/12-10/3 Tu $50 ID/$58 OD

4-5:30pm 15899

11/7-28 Tu $50 ID/$58 OD

4-5:30pm 15900

11/19, 26 Su $45 ID/$54 OD

Kids as young as 3 can build confidence, balance and strength in Willamalane climbing classes.

Winter Climbing Camp Ages 5-11. In this three-day camp, staff and volunteers teach kids the basics of climbing (and slacklining!) in a fun, safe environment. All kids need to bring is a sack lunch and lots of energy.

Gear included.

12/19-20 & 12/22 TuWF 9am-1pm $99 ID/$119 OD 15894 12/27-29 WThF $99 ID/$119 OD

9am-1pm 15895

Adult Bouldering Basics Ages 18+. New adult bouldering class! Learn proper bouldering technique and skills while building stamina on our 12-foot bouldering wall. Strong emphasis on footwork and body movement. No class 10/1.

9/10-24, 10/8 Su 4-5:00pm $55 ID/$66 OD 15910

11-12:30pm 15933

12/3 Su 11am–2pm $45 ID/ $54 OD 16120

Women on the Wall Ages 18+. Join us the first Friday of the month for a women’s-only clinic on basic climbing technique. Gear included. Advance registration required. No class 12/1.

9/1 F 6-7pm 15902 10/6 F 6-7pm 15904 11/3 F 6-7pm 15905 $8 with pass/$10 without

Personal Training: Climbing Fine-tune your skills and improve overall fitness in private sessions.

We’ll adjust curriculum to your needs. Available by appointment for individuals and small groups.

customer feedback

Teens and Tweens 'Beaming with Pride' "I just held a birthday party for my 12-yearold daughter at the Bob Keefer Center rock wall.

All 12 of the kids have neurogical, developmental and /or behavioral issues.

The children all had a wonderful time. The staff took time to make sure everyone felt included and supported. The teens and tweens that attended were reluctant to participate in climbing such a tall wall. By the end of the party all of the kids were participating and cheering on each other's successes.

The staff encouraged all of them to climb higher, set goals at different parts of the wall. By the end everyone was beaming with pride. I would definitely recommend this venue for parties and team-building activities."

— Caireen Tingley-Lounsbury

$30/hour

Volunteer at the Climbing Wall!

Climbing volunteers support staff during classes, camps and special events. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed an interview and background check.

Contact Mavis Sanchez, 541736-4039.

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a $20 account credit when you enroll!

Adaptive Events Recreation

register now at willamalane.org

Adaptive Recreation

Emerald Bowling League League runs first and third Saturday of each month, September-April.

Registration information available at willamalane.org.

Emerald Bowling Lanes, 140 Oakway Road 9/16-12/16 Sa 1-4pm $8/week + $18 registration fee per session 15989 Bring extra money if you wish to purchase food.

Better Baking

For adults ages 16+ experiencing disabilities. Programs are structured to meet the goals of increased independence in the community and socialization. A participant information form is required prior to attendance. You may sign up in person at Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St., or by mail, phone or online at willamalane.org.

Orientation: Call 541-736-4528 to discuss your interest with a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.

Fees: If you are a district resident, you may qualify for Willamalane’s scholarship program. Be sure to ask about it when registering. Additional fees for food are always listed with the program information.

Volunteer with us! If you would like to offer support so that people with disabilities may participate fully in recreation and leisure activities in our community, please call 541-7364039. There are a lot of opportunities providing activities for people with disabilities — join us!

Community Outings Designed for individuals with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to increase independence and confidence in the community.

Splash! at Lively Park and Dinner Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 9/23 Sa 4:30-8:30pm Bring $15 for dinner and swimming.

$7 ID/$9 OD

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$7 ID/$9 OD

15985

$7 ID/$9 OD

15986

$7 ID/$9 OD

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Bowling and Burgers

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 10/14 Sa 4:30-8:30pm Bring $20 for dinner and bowling.

Dinner on the Town

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 10/28 Sa 5:30-8:30pm Bring $25 for dinner.

Dorris Ranch Tomseth House 9/12-10/17 Tu 5:45-8pm $49ID/$55OD 10/31-12/5 Tu 5:45-8pm $49ID/$55OD

15990 15991

Adaptive Special Events Pumpkin Carving We need your help to get ready for the Haunted Hayride! Willamalane has one day to carve more than 450 pumpkins. Celebrate fall and exercise your artistic skills all at once.

Dorris Ranch Tomseth House 10/20 F 2-3pm

Free

15992

Haunted Hayride and Dinner It’s the best Halloween event in town! Join us for the annual Haunted Hayride and Dinner event. Fee includes hayride.

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 10/23 M 5-9pm Bring $15 for dinner.

$15 ID/$18 OD

15993

Road Trip: Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights This festival is one of the largest drive-through light displays in the Northwest, with nearly 500,000 lights and more than 90 displays.

The group will eat dinner together at a local restaurant before going to the festival.

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 12/9 Sa 3:30-9:30pm Bring $18 for dinner.

$25 ID/$29 OD

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Holiday Party Join your friends for this great evening of holiday cheer. Enjoy a gift exchange and delicious holiday feast.

Mini Golf and Pizza

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 9/30 Sa 5:30-8:30pm Bring $18 for dinner and golf.

Explore healthy recipes and baking techniques. Learn practical skills in the kitchen. Please bring a container to take home food.

Bob Keefer Center 12/16 Sa 6:30-8pm Free Bring a wrapped gift valued at $10 or less.

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At Bob Keefer Center Bingo and Pizza

Adaptive Sports and Wellness

Bob Keefer Center 10/6 F 11/3 F 12/1 F

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$13 ID/$16 OD $13 ID/$16 OD $13 ID/$16 OD

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Athletes In Motion Ages 12+. Hoops, badminton, and court sports of all kinds. Registration includes Sunday. No class 11/23, 11/28.

Bob Keefer Center 9/14-12/14 $12 ID/$14 OD 15988 9/24, 10/15, 11/12, 12/17 Su

Th

6:30-8pm

1-4pm

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Bob Keefer Center Willamalane’s premier multi-use recreation and athletic center features courts for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and tennis; a climbing wall; and your choice of meeting rooms.

250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544 willamalane@willamalane.org Facebook.com/BobKeeferCenter Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Les Schwab Sports Park: Adjacent to Bob Keefer Center, this multi-use park is the perfect place to kick a ball around or work on your swing. To guarantee field space, a rental is required.

See page 76 for details and rates.

Corporate memberships: Willamalane offers countless wellness opportunities for your company. Call us today!

Pick Your Pass!

ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass BEST VALUE! • Unlimited workouts at Bob Keefer Center — including open gym, fitness center use and fitness classes* • Unlimited fitness classes at the Adult Activity Center • Unlimited lap swim, water Exercise on Your Own, water exercise classes and spa use at Willamalane Park Swim Center and Splash at Lively Park.

Adult ID

Adult OD

Senior ID

Senior OD

$45*/mo.

$55*/mo.

$35*/mo.

$45*/mo.

Fitness Drop-in

For fitness classes at Bob Keefer Center, the Adult Activity Center and other community locations. Rate does not apply at Willamalane Park Swim Center or Splash! at Lively Park.

Adult ID

$7/class

Adult OD

$9/class

Student/senior ID

$6/class

Student/senior OD

$8/class

10-class Fitness Pass

Good at any fitness class at Bob Keefer Center or the Adult Activity Center.

Adult ID

$63

Adult OD

$81

Student/senior ID

$54

Student/senior OD

$72

Bob Keefer Center Monthly Pass

Good on open gym, open climb and fitness center Adult ID

$20*/mo.

Adult OD

$25*/mo.

Senior ID

$18*/mo.

Senior OD

$22*/mo.

*Prices shown apply to payments via automatic deduction by credit card or bank account. Add $5 to fees shown for other methods of payment.

Scholarship funds may not be used for unlimited monthly passes or drop-in fees. Fitness classes do not include dance or tennis classes. Adults are ages 14+. Seniors are ages 50+. Valid I.D. required for student rates.

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Drop in with a gang of friends for a competitive game of basketball at Bob Keefer Center.

Bob Keefer CenterEvents

register now at willamalane.org

Bob Keefer Center Drop-in Options Hours subject to change. Please call ahead to verify space.

Drop-ins are always FREE to members who hold ALL-ACCESS or Bob Keefer Center Monthly passes! For all others, the following fees apply: Youth 17 and under Adult 18-49

Student/senior

$3

$7

$6

Out-of-district $5

$9

$8

In-district

Fitness Center From ellipticals to free weights, Willamalane’s fitness center has everything you need to stay fit. Not sure how to use the equipment?

Attend one of our fitness center orientations.

Tennis

Monday-Friday 6am-9pm Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 12-5pm

Weekday Morning Classes Through 10/6 (Outdoor)

Willamalane Park

Basketball

MF

All ages, all levels

10/9-12/31 (Indoor)

Bob Keefer Center

Mon

Adult beginning

9-10am

MF

Adult/advanced

10-1130am

TuTh 3-9pm

Pickleball Join the craze! This easy-to-learn game is played on a badminton court with a perforated plastic baseball and wood or composite paddles.

10-1130am

Weekday Evening Classes

Monday-Friday 9am-12pm

Through 10/5 (Outdoor)

Willamalane Park

Volleyball

TuTh

All ages, all levels

TuTh

All ages, intermediate/advanced 7-830pm

110/10-12/31(Indoor)

Bob Keefer Center

TuTh

All ages, intermediate/advanced 7-830pm

Call in advance to verify space and set-up availability.

Adult Athletics

6-7pm

Sunday Classes

Playground Sports Playground Sports has been providing recreational sports leagues and events in the Willamette Valley since 2009. Playground Sports leagues cater to the child in all of us as they remind you to have a ball.

For more info and to register go to playgroundsports.com.

Year-round, indoor

Bob Keefer Center

Sun

All ages, all levels

5-630pm

Saturday Classes Through 10/7 (Outdoor)

Willamalane Park

Sa

All ages, all levels

5-6pm

Sa

Competition

6-8pm

10/14-12/30 (Indoor)

Bob Keefer Center

Les Schwab Sports Park Coed flag football Su Turf kickball Su

Sa

All ages, all levels

5-6pm

Sa

Competition

6-8pm

Whiffle Ball Classic

Open to players of all ages (ages 4 and up), and experience levels. Lessons include fundamentals, drills, rules, positioning, strategy and games.

Ages 16+. Take it from the backyard to a 3-vs.-3 full-pitch event.

Teams will be placed in a bracket for a round robin tournament. Only one team will be crowned the champs! Join us for a hot dog barbecue afterwards. Sign up today!

Tennis director: Bob Reed, 541-683-1843, reedrobert77@gmail.com Lesson punch cards: you choose the level and days that are convenient for you to attend and use the appropriate card. Lesson punch cards may be purchased on site at the courts or at Bob Keefer Center.

Scholarships available.

Unlimited classes: $50/month 1-hour lesson punch cards: 4 punches/$18 or 8 punches/$32 1-hour drop-in: $5 1½-hour lesson punch cards: 4 punches/$22 or 8 punches/$40 1½-hour drop-in: $6

Bob Keefer Center Basketball SuMTuTh Co-ed volleyball W Women’s volleyball M Dodgeball Tu

12/2

Sa

9am-1pm

Climbing: See pages 42-43

$45/team of three

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In what has to be the cutest form of exercise, Baby Boot Camp® Stroller Fitness runs Mondays and Wednesdays at Island Park.

Adult Activity Center 215 W. C St., 541-736-4444 Bob Keefer Center 250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544

Fitness Active Exercise Ages 50+. Realize your fitness goals with moderate aerobics, floor exercises, resistance training, stretching and weights. You can begin anytime. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien. No class 9/4, 11/10, 11/24, 12/25.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing MWF 8:45am

Better Bones and Balance Ages 50+. Enjoy floor exercises and strength-building routines. This program’s research-based moves have been shown to help reduce bone loss and improve balance.

Not for beginners; see Strong

Bones, Strong Body. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien. Call 541-7364444 to register. Please reserve your spot in advance. No class 11/11, 11/24-25, 12/25.

Adult Activity Center 9/6-10/25 W 11am 11/1-12/27 W 11am 9/8-10/27 F 11am 11/3-12/29 F 11am

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Core De Force

Ages 14+. This new workout from Beachbody combines boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai.

You’ll move through 30-minute “rounds” in which you’ll alternate between fighting combinations, bodyweight moves and cardio spikes to kick your calorie burn into overdrive. No matter your fitness level, you can punch, kick and sweat at your own pace. Instructor: Jessica Auxier. No class 11/23, 12/18-27.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing, starting 9/7 Th

5:30pm

Cycle Ages 14+. This indoor cycling class is great for cardio calorie burning. A new playlist for every ride keeps the wheels turning and the motivation high.

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Challenge yourself or work at your own pace. Space is limited; first come, first served. No class 11/23.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing TuTh 4:45-5:30pm

Dance Fitness Ages 14+. Go all out with a combination of dance and fitness moves for serious fun and fitness. Dance yourself fit to pop, jazz, Latin, jive, Bollywood and more! Instructor: Sarah Doty. No class 9/4, 12/18-27.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing MW 5:30pm

Fun Fit: Functional Fitness Ages 14+. Get ready to take control of your body in a class that improves strength, builds bones and corrects alignment.

This class is perfect for those just returning to exercise or light exercisers looking for the next level. Focus on major muscle groups and your core to improve reflexes and balance.

Learn to align your body during everyday activities that will help

you move better and feel better!

Instructor: Anne Cooper. No class 10/5, 11/23, 12/19-28 Bob Keefer Center Ongoing TuTh 10:30am Special introductory classes 9/5, 9/7

Gentle Exercise for Wellness Ages 50+. Enjoy exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength and mobility. Great for stretching muscles, joint rotation and improving oxygen flow.

Especially helpful for arthritis.

Begin anytime. Instructor: Byron Hanks. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing TuTh 9am & 10am

Intro to Weight Training Ages 18+. Explore the ins and outs of weight training in this comprehensive introduction.

Learn about equipment, lifting techniques and get tips on modifying your workout to your individual needs. Class meets in the fitness center. Instructor: Richard Strunk. No class 11/23.

Bob Keefer Center Starting 9/14

TuTh

10am

Adults Fitness

register now at willamalane.org Nia

Qigong

Ages 18+. Nia is low-impact exercise to music — a healing blend of cardio, martial arts, dance and tai chi. Build bone density and enhance balance with new moves. No experience necessary. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Instructor: Janet Hollander. No class 11/23.

Ages 18+. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a form of moving meditation for any fitness or ability level. Practice coordinates slow, stylized movement, deep breathing, calm mental focus and visualization.

Qigong can help you improve circulation, loosen joints, tone muscles and relax. Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 9/4, 11/10, 11/24, 12/25.

Adult Activity Center Starting 10/3 TuTh 5:30pm Bob Keefer Center Starting 10/5 Th

5:30pm

MELT Ages 14+. Anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can improve balance, stability and health through this form of self-massage. MELT uses compression and lengthening techniques to help you escape chronic pain for good. Come MELT with instructor Anne Cooper. No class 10/5, 11/23, 12/19-28.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing TuTh 12pm Special introductory classes 9/5, 9/7

PiYo Ages 14+. PiYo is a high-intensity, low-impact workout for a new kind of strong. Take the very best Pilates and yoga-inspired moves and crank up the speed to experience full-throttle cardio, strength, balance and flexibility training. Bring a yoga mat. No class 12/18-29.

Ridgeview Elementary Ongoing, starting 9/5

Tu 5pm

P90X Ages 14+. P90X® LIVE is a group-focused total-body strength and cardio class that incorporates proven principles from personal training and functional strength coaching.

Get ready to make new workout buddies, bust through personal plateaus together and rock out to the music! This fitness breakthrough has helped millions of people improve strength and endurance. Bring dumbbells if desired. Bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Jessica Auxier. No class 9/4, 12/18-27.

Maple Elementary Ongoing, starting 9/6 MW 4:30pm

Adult Activity Center Ongoing MW 4:30pm

SilverSneakers® Classic Ages 50+. Move to the music through exercises designed to increase strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available for seated or standing support.

Instructor: Michie Kwanda. No class 10/31, 11/23, 12/19-28.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing TuTh 1:30-2:30pm

ALL-ACCESS FITNESS PASS

BEST VALUE!

• Unlimited workouts at Bob Keefer Center — including open gym, fitness center use and fitness classes* • Unlimited fitness classes at the Adult Activity Center • Unlimited lap swim, water Exercise on Your Own, water exercise classes and spa use at Willamalane Park Swim Center and Splash at Lively Park.

Adult ID

Adult OD

Senior ID

Senior OD

$45*/mo.

$55*/mo.

$35*/mo.

$45*/mo.

Fitness Drop-in

For fitness classes at Bob Keefer Center, the Adult Activity Center and other community locations. Rate does not apply at Willamalane Park Swim Center or Splash! at Lively Park.

Adult ID

$7/class

Adult OD

$9/class

Student/senior ID

$6/class

Student/senior OD

$8/class

10-class Fitness Pass

Good at any fitness class at Bob Keefer Center or the Adult Activity Center.

Adult ID

$63

Adult OD

$81

Student/senior ID

$54

Student/senior OD

$72

*Prices shown apply to payments via automatic deduction by credit card or bank account. Add $5 to fees shown for other methods of payment.

Scholarship funds may not be used for unlimited monthly passes or drop-in fees. Fitness classes do not include dance or tennis classes. Adults are ages 14+. Seniors are ages 50+. Valid I.D. required for student rates.

Health Plan Benefits

Strength and Flexibility Ages 18+. Get fit by improving your strength, balance and flexibility. Core and weight training help build muscles to stay active. Resistance and bodyweight exercises together train the whole body. Appropriate for all ability levels. Instructor: Richard Strunk, personal trainer.

No class 12/18-12/27.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing, starting 9/13 MW 9am

Stability Balls Ages 18+. Learn how to use a stability ball to develop fitness and core strength. Stability balls are an excellent fitness tool for both overall fitness and improving issues with the back and joints. Improve strength with resistance bands, light dumbbells, and body weight exercises.

BYOB — bring your own ball! Instructor: Richard Strunk, personal trainer. No class 12/18-27.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing, starting 9/13

Pick Your Pass!

Various health care plans offer the following benefit packages to their members in addition to health insurance.

SILVER & FIT

SILVER SNEAKERS

Water exercise classes, water Exercise on Your Own, lap swimming, use of spa

Water exercise classes, water Exercise on Your Own, lap swimming, use of spa

Unlimited fitness classes at the Adult Activity Center and Bob Keefer Center.

New! Unlimited fitness classes at the Adult Activity Center and Bob Keefer Center.

Free use of fitness center at Bob Keefer Center

Free use of fitness center at Bob Keefer Center

Covered completely by these plans: HealthNet of Oregon, Moda Health, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Covered completely by AARP and UnitedHealthcare on specific plans. See plans for details.

Available from PacificSource Health Plans with $50 annual fee

Available from AARP and United Healthcare on Zero Premium Plan with $18 monthly fee.

MW 8am

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register now at willamalane.org

Weight Loss Competition Sept. 12-Nov. 14 $50/person

Build flexibility as you twist and stretch into poses in classes like yoga or MELT.

THE PASS THAT PAYS OFF Save 20% on Fitness Coaching with Your Pass NOW:

Your ALL-ACCESS PASS is the one pass that gets you MORE of EVERYTHING Willamalane has to offer.

Your pass not only gets you all-inclusive access to fitness classes, fitness facilities and aquatics centers. The ALL-ACCESS PASS also saves you money on valuable services and fun events. Now through Sept. 30, pass holders can save 20% on Best Fit Fitness Coaching sessions (page 51).

Get the pass that saves you more! Visit willamalane.org or any Willamalane facility today.

ALL-ACC

FITNESESSS PA S S E S

Strong Bones, Strong Body Ages 50+. Learn to enhance your bone strength, improve balance and increase strength and energy. Exercises based on bone research are adjusted to your ability level. Those diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia are strongly encouraged to attend. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien, certified personal trainer. Call 541-736-4444 to register. Advance registration required. No class 11/11, 11/24-25, 12/25. Tuesday session has no class 12/19-28.

Adult Activity Center 9/6-10/25 W 9:45am 11/1-12/27 W 9:45am 9/8-10/27 F 9:45am 11/3-12/29 F 9:45am Bob Keefer Center 9/5-10/31 Tu 1:30pm 11/7-12/12 Tu 1:30pm

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Tai Chi: Level 1 Ages 50+, short form. Tai chi can help you reduce pain and inflammation, increase joint mobility, improve balance, prevent falls and develop mental focus.

Exercise sets are based on Yang Style Tai Chi, qigong forms and tai chi ruler training. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing TuTh 11am

Tai Chi: Level 2 Ages 50+, long form. Add new forms to your tai chi practice!

Partner exercises work with

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balance and relaxation techniques to improve health and longevity. Reduce stress and sleep better with the practice of standing meditation. Exercise sets are based on Yang Style Tai Chi, qigong forms and meditation training. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing TuTh 12pm

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Age 18+. Tai chi can improve fitness and focus for all adults. This program is designed to improve balance and strength. Movements adhere to fundamental principles of tai chi: weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct alignment and coordinated movements all center on a continuous, circular and flowing motion. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand. No class 9/4, 12/18-27.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing MW

10:30am

Power Yoga Ages 14+. This class has it all! Get fit and strong with a vinyasa, or “flow,” yoga class that gets your heart rate up while strength training. Enjoy all this, plus the flexibility training and embodiment that makes yoga so good for your mind and body! No class 11/21, 12/18-27.

Bob Keefer Center Starting 9/5 Tu

5:30pm

Ages 18+. Slim Down Springfield is back to help you get ahead of the holidays! This 10-week weight loss challenge will set you up for good habits before the holiday season, so you can coast through trouble spots with your goals intact. Competition includes: • Membership in the fitness center at Bob Keefer Center • Free Healthy Weight Loss for Life workshop!

See page 52.

• Weekly incentives • Cash prizes at the end of the competition Register as an individual or a two-person team.

Participants attend weekly Tuesday weigh-ins to document progress. Prizes are awarded to the top weight loss percentages at the end of the competition. Visit willamalane. org for complete contest rules.

Weigh-ins: Tuesdays at Bob Keefer Center, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Since fall 2014, 184 Slim Down Springfield participants have lost a total of 1,689 pounds! For each session in which we have 20 or more participants, we give away over $1,000 in prizes.

Adults Fitness

Best Fit

Fitness Coaching Exercise is a must, but you don't need to go it alone. Meet with a Willamalane coach to evaluate your level of fitness and develop a plan for change. One plan does not fit all, and Best Fit Fitness Coaching from Willamalane is as individual as you are.

ALL-ACCESS PASS holders save 20% in September!

Schedule your session today!

One-hour evaluation and coaching......... $55 30-minute session....................................... $35

Yoga for Health Ages 50+. Feeling the aches and pains of aging? Explore ancient yoga poses and discover how they can help improve strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a blanket for passive poses. No class 9/4, 12/25.

Adult Activity Center Every MW 8:30-9:45am Every MW 10-11:15am

Evening Yoga Ages 18+. Yoga can boost your physical, mental and emotional fitness. Free your body and mind from stress while increasing strength and energy. Learn movements used throughout history to improve health. Designed for both beginners and experienced yogis. Drop in and prepare to unlock the ancient secret to health and wellness!

Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 9/4, 11/22.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Ongoing

MW 5:30pm MW 6:30pm

Beginning Yoga Ages 18+. This yoga class, for beginners or those just returning to practice, will help improve flexibility and body awareness. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and focuses on basic yoga poses and techniques. Instructor: Suman Barkhas. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Th

5:30pm

Alignment Yoga Ages 14+. Enjoy yoga in your neighborhood! Increase flexibility, lower stress and improve body alignment with this form dedicated to your best body. Both beginners and more experienced students will love

this amazing exercise proven to benefit both mind and body. Bring a mat to class. No class 12/19-28.

Ridgeview Elementary Ongoing, starting 9/7 Th

5pm

Centennial Elementary Ongoing, starting 9/5 Tu

5pm

Zumba Ages 14+. Latin dance meets fitness with this cardio-blast workout.

This interval-style class gives you time to catch your breath before pulling you back into the groove and pumping up the cardio. Drop in to get a workout that feels like a night out! No class 11/25, 12/23.

Adult Activity Center Starting 9/7 Th 5:30pm Starting 9/9 Sa 10am

Zumba Gold Ages 50+. Enjoy a gentle, low-impact version of this dance-inspired fitness program. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Th

1:30pm

Baby Boot Camp® Stroller Fitness Baby Boot Camp’s 60-minute stroller fitness classes cater to moms of all fitness levels: pregnant moms, new moms, and moms with one or more stroller-aged children. Interval-based classes incorporate cardio, strength and core for a total body workout. Check cancelation dates at babybootcamp.com.

Outside at Island Park Through 9/27 MW

9:30am

Inside at Bob Keefer Center 10/2-12/13 MW

9:30am

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Fitness Programs Best Fit Fitness Coaching Ages 18+. Get guidance on creating your own fitness plan with fitness coaching or a fitness evaluation. Meet with one of our trainers to assess your level of fitness, talk about goals or find out how you can modify exercises post-injury. You can get an evaluation, a coaching session, or both, in one comprehensive appointment. Schedule your meeting for better health today! Call 541-736-4417.

One-hour session 30-minute session

$55 $35

Healthy Weight Loss for Life Ages 18+. This workshop covers the ins and outs of making sustainable lifestyle changes to lose weight. Learn how to switch out bad habits, make the most of your nutrition and study the role exercise plays in life-long health. Enjoy a mid-workshop exercise demonstration on how to do select bodyweight exercises at home. Free to Slim Down Springfield participants!

CLASSES

Adult Activity Center 9/23 9am-12pm $30ID/$36OD 15762

Pub Run at The Abbey

PLAN A FRIENDS NIGHT OUT with your besties and take a class together as a private event. Fun, creativity and laughs ensue as you learn a new skill at a time that fits conveniently into your schedule. We can make it happen!

Free for all ages and experience levels. This weekly 5K run starts and ends at The Abbey. Enjoy discounts on food and drinks after the run.

Register at the run. The last run for the season will be Oct. 25.

WITH CLASSES ON DEMAND, you select a date and an activity, we do all the rest. Prices start at just $29 per person.

The Abbey, 418 A St., Suite B Last run for season 10/25 W 6pm Free

CALL 541-736-4519 TODAY! For more details, see page 11.

Running & Walking

Whippets Ages 50+. Moderate to brisk one-hour walks through the park, rain or shine. Newcomers welcome. No meeting 11/23.

Every

TuTh

8:30am Free

Food & Drink

Volkswalking

Food and Wine Fusion

For info, contact the local Volkswalk organization, the Mossbacks, at 541-726-7169 or mossbacks.org.

Ages 21+. Indulge in a fourcourse tasting menu, exploring how food and wine interact to enhance the dining experience.

Instructor Frank Schnebly will profile white and red varietals.

Sign up with a friend and save!

Please register in advance.

Martial Arts May’s Martial Arts Basic Open Ages 7+. Traditional taekwondo based on lifetime learning in addition to technical skills.

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St Monthly TuTh 6:50-7:30pm $35 new student fee due at first class

$70 ID/$84 OD

Adult Activity Center 10/17 Tu 6-8pm 15854 $39 ID/$47 OD $69 ID/$85 OD per couple

Superhero Jiu Jitsu

Home Brewing

Ages 14+. Learn to defend yourself in any situation. Focus on submissions, chokeholds and joint locks.

Ages 21+. Learn to brew your own beer! Explore the ingredients and processes used to make craft beer as we brew a 5-gallon batch of pale ale. In the follow-up class we’ll taste and bottle the completed beer. Instructor Denny Conn is a home-brewer with nearly 20 years of experience, as well as a

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. Monthly MWThF 6-7pm

$100 ID/$120 OD

Adult-child jiu jitsu classes, page 35

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certified national beer judge and the co-author of two home-brew books. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/4 W 5:30-8:30pm $39 ID/$47 OD 15939 10/25 W 5:30-7pm Included in fee

Gatherings Willama-Library Book Groups All ages. Join a discussion! Book group meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public.

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., conference room 9/5 “Cabinet of Curiosities,” Douglas

Preston and Lincoln Childs 10/3 “The House of Sky,” Ivan Doig 11/7 “A Wrinkle in Time,” Madeleine L’Engle 12/5 “84 Charing Cross Road,” Helene Hanff

Adults

General Interest

register now at willamalane.org AARP Driver Safety Ages 50+. Take a refresher class to improve your driving; completing the course could qualify you for a lower insurance rate. Instructor is certified by AARP. Pay $20 fee ($15 for AARP members) directly to instructor. No credit cards accepted. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/18 & 25 M 12:30-3:30pm 10/23 & 30 M 12:30-3:30pm 11/20 & 27 M 12:30-3:30pm Pay instructor

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Memoirs from the Heart

Explore the cultural significance of the Dia de los Muertos holiday in a class called Dia de los Dollies.

Ages 50+. Write your memoirs using in-class writing prompts that lead to stories that reveal your values, motives, beliefs and hopes. Facilitated by Bonnie Hennessey. Register in advance.

No class 11/10, 11/24.

Adult Activity Center 2nd & 4th F 10am-12pm $5 ID/$6 OD/term 15962

Conversations with Women Ages 50+. Women meet to extend horizons through the exchange of ideas in a group discussion format.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center Semi-monthly 1st & 3rd W 10:15-11:30am $5 ID/$6 OD/term 15770

Friendship Circle Ages 50+. Are you looking for friendly people to talk with and share ideas? Give our club a try.

You steer the conversation with the goal of adding friendship to life’s gifts. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center Monthly 3rd W $5 ID/$6 OD per term

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Wellness

Meditation & Visualization Ages 18+. Relax into a quiet space in which to explore your inner self with guide Grace Raphael, a spiritual practitioner.

Each week we will employ a different meditation or visualization exercise as a vehicle to release stress and move into a more peaceful and joyful day.

Sit on a chair or bring a cushion for the floor; please wear warm, comfortable clothing. This class is also available on a drop-in basis, $7 in-district or $8.50 out-of-district.

Adult Activity Center 9/5-26 Tu 6-6:45pm $25 ID/$29 OD 15929

Spanish. Textbook required: “An Intro to Spanish” by Ed Lazzara.

Instructor: Vania Fenner.

Adult Activity Center 9/15-10/20 F 8:30-11am $225 ID/$270 OD 15679

9/18-10/30 M 6:30-8:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 15982

10/27-12/15 F 8:30-11am $225 ID/$270 OD 15680

Spanish Ages 50+. Instructor: Upasana Grugan. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center

Advanced Reading, writing and conversing in Spanish. Advanced grammar.

9/12-10/24 Tu 9-10:30am $54 ID/$65 OD 15612 10/31-12/19 Tu 9-10:30am $54 ID/$65 OD 15613

10/3-31 Tu 6-6:45pm $32 ID/$38 OD 15930

Conversational Conversation in Spanish based on literature, current events and personal life events.

11/7-28 Tu 6-6:45pm $25 ID/$29 OD 15931

9/12-10/24 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 15616

12/5-26 Tu 6-6:45pm $25 ID/$29 OD 15932

10/31-12/19 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 15617

Language

DON'T DELAY!

Italian, Level I

Excited about that class?

Be sure to register now. We may be forced to cancel classes that don't meet minimum enrollment numbers.

Ages 50+, beginning to intermediate. Enjoy an introduction to the language and culture of this ancient land. Focus on basic grammar, conversational skills, useful vocabulary and phrases for the traveler. Textbook required. Instructor consent

Register Today

required for new students.

Instructor: Sied Imani. Register in advance.

Culture and Comprehension Discussion in English of Latino culture and customs. Intermediate level reading and writing.

9/12-10/24 Tu 12:30-2pm $54 ID/$65 OD 15614 10/31-12/19 Tu 12:30-2pm $54 ID/$65 OD 15615

Beginning Spanish, Evening NEW:

This class is for the beginner with little or no experience in

11/6-12/18 M 6:30-8:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 15983

Chinese, Beginning Ages 18+, For the beginner with little or no experience in Mandarin Chinese. Instructor Jen Jen Hwang-Shum teaches various ways of writing and communicating the language. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/10-12/12 Tu 6-8pm $129 ID/$155 OD

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Just for Fun Dia de los Dollies This popular class is back!

Repurpose a porcelain doll into a festive display piece to commemorate those who have passed or simply to spice up your décor. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated with gatherings of family and friends to pray for and honor the memories of lost loved ones. Explore the cultural significance of this holiday as you get creative. Instructor: Angela Lees. Bring a porcelain doll; other supplies provided. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/24 Tu 5:30-9pm $42 ID/$49 OD

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The Nitty Gritty of Self-publishing

Feel what it's like to become a monster in a makeup class.

Makeup Design: Zombies and Monsters!

Learn how to make your face into a skull and tweak that basic technique to fit your monster face needs. Students will be given a demo and personal instruction during this 2½-hour class dedicated to you! Instructor: Shelbi Gilmond, costume designer at the University of Oregon. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/16 Sa 9:30am-12pm $15 ID/$18 OD 14416

Ever dreamed of becoming a published author? Want to see your book in print? Our new self-publishing series is just for you!

FREE INTRO:

What Is Indie Publishing?

Move from seaming to zippers and linings in Sew Much More.

Sew Much More Take your sewing skills to the next level! Add zippers, linings and blind hems. Learn to build and repair your own garments. Bring in a project that you need assistance with or start a new pattern. Bring your machine. Instructor: Shelbi Gilmond, costume designer at the University of Oregon. Register in advance; space is limited.

Author Valerie Ihsan of Willow Bench Books talks about how indie publishing is an exciting, lucrative and viable alternative to traditional publishing.

If you are interested in any of the self-publishing classes, we encourage you to join us for this discussion. This presentation is free, but please register in advance.

9/27

W 6:30-7:30pm 15948

Adult Activity Center 9/6 W 6-8pm $21 ID/$25 OD 14420 9/13 W 6-8pm $21 ID/$25 OD 14421 9/20 W 6-8pm $21 ID/$25 OD 14422

Indie Publishing Series Ages 18+. Choose which classes you'd like to attend, or sign up for the whole series and save! Please register in advance.

Adult Activity Center INDIVIDUAL CLASSES W Dates vary 6:30-8:30pm $22 ID/$27 OD ENTIRE SERIES W 10/4-12/6 6:30-8:30pm $159 ID/$189 OD

10/4

The Details: Before you hit “Submit to Publish,”

there are details to consider. Learn about ISBNs, titles, keywords, sales categories and pricing. 15940 10/11

Front and Back Matter: Does your book look like

a book? Explore your description, blurb, dedication, acknowledgments, book club questions, calls to action and review request page. 15941 10/18

Email Marketing for Authors: Explore the pros and cons of popular email marketing services. 15942

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Creating E-Books: Create digital files in the appropriate format and get ready to upload onto: Amazon KDP, Kobo, Google Play, Nook Press, iBooks, Draft 2 Digital and/or Smashwords. Bring your e-reader device (and laptop, if available). 15943

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Ready Reviews: Obtain reviews of your work before you even publish! Find out what the pros do. 15944

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More Details: Explore author pages, cover reveals,

landing pages, social media and assigning ISBNs. 15945 11/29

Uploading Time-savers: Discover tips and tricks

that will save you time uploading to CreateSpace and IngramSpark. Bring your laptop.

12/6

Time to Launch: Compare two different styles of launching your book and how to prepare. Discuss Amazon algorithms. 15947

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Adults Classes

Dance

Movies

Note that dance classes are not included in fitness pass packages.

Ages 50+. At the Adult Activity Center

Beginning Tribal Belly Dance

International Folk Dance

Movie Appreciation Group

Ages 18+. Weekly request dancing. No partner or experience necessary. Intermediate teaching by guest teachers on the first Tuesday of the month. Drop-ins welcome.

September: Political Fact and Fiction

Ages 14+. Learn the basics of belly dance, improve fitness and develop core strength while working out to great world music.

Class emphasizes posture and stretching to avoid injury, muscle isolation for improving strength and repetition for a balanced workout. Instructor: Sarina Dorie.

Bob Keefer Center 9/11-10/30 M 6-7pm $31 ID/$38 OD 11/6-12/18 M 6-7pm $31 ID/$38 OD Drop in for $8

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Recreational Folk Dance Ages 50+. Dancers can request folk dances from around the world. No partner needed. Dropins welcome. No dance 10/20, 11/10, 11/24.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing F 2-3:30pm $7.50 ID/$10 OD for 10-class pass

Ballroom Dance Fundamentals Ages 18+. Learn basic ballroom and round dance steps and cued choreographies. The class runs in progressive four-week sessions and will include waltzes, two steps, cha cha, swing and other ballroom dances. Please bring a friend or partner. No experience necessary. Instructor Sam Bucher.

Adult Activity Center 9/5 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20ID/$24OD 15759 10-3 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20ID/$24OD 16113 10-31 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20ID/$24OD 16114 11-28 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20ID/$24OD 16115

Movies play from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and are free to attend.

A brief introduction will precede each film followed by an informal discussion.

9/13

“All the Kings Men” (1949, G, 110 minutes)

9/20

“All the President’s Men” (1976, PG, 138 minutes)

9/27

“Being There” (1979, PG, 130 minutes)

October: A Lasse Halstrom Feast

10/11

“Chocolat” (2000, PG-13, 121 minutes)

10/18

“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” (2001, PG, 107 minutes)

10/25

“The Hundred Foot Journey” (2017, PG, 122 minutes)

November: AIDS Awareness

11/8

“Angels in America, Millennium Approaches” (2003, MA, 176 minutes)

11/15

“Angels in America, Perestroika” (2003, MA, 176 minutes)

11/22

“Philadelphia” (1993, PG-13, 125 minutes)

12/6

“My Fair Lady” (1964, G, 170 minutes)

12/13

“Camelot” (1967, G, 179 minutes)

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Tu 7:45-9:45pm $3 at the door

Line Dance Ages 50+. Review old dances and learn new ones. Great fun for all advanced beginners and beyond.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Tu 1:30-3:30pm $15 ID/$18 OD 5-class pass 1:30-2:30pm Advanced beginners 2:30-3:30pm Intermediate

Ballroom Dancing through Round Dance Ages 18+. Instructor Sam Bucher shares interesting and challenging choreographies derived from a variety of ballroom and partner dances. All dances are cued.

Some ballroom or round dance experience is required as some dances will be cued with only a brief walk through. Please bring a friend/partner. Instructor: Sam Bucher. No dance 11/22.

Adult Activity Center Starting 9/6 W 7:45-9:15pm $5 ID/$6 OD drop-in

Gypsy Square Dance

December: Lerner and Loewe

12/20 “Paint Your Wagon” (1969, PG-13, 158 minutes)

Monthly Matinees Ages 50+. Movies play at 1:30 p.m. Fridays at the Adult Activity Center. Subtitles available with 15-minute notice.

9/8

“Going in Style” (2017) PG-13

10/6

“Beauty and the Beast” (2017) PG

11/3

“A Dog’s Purpose” (2017) PG

12/1

“Christmas Vacation” (1989) PG-13

Ages 18+. A fast-paced mix of modern and traditional square dancing with customary and unique formations and approaches. Instructor Sam Bucher uses a variety of music including Gypsy-jazz. No experience required or partner needed. Drop-ins welcome. No dance 12/25.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing M 7:45-9pm

A devoted dog finds meaning through the lives of humans in "A Dog's Purpose."

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Urban Homesteading Ages 18+. Learn to start living more locally, healthfully and sustainably — and save some money in the process! Join Kevin Prier of Suburban Homecraft in classes devoted to some old but not lost arts. Choose your favorite courses or register for the entire series. Please sign up in advance.

SIGN UP FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AND SAVE!

One of our most popular classes! You knead to try this bread!

Sign up for 10 classes and get 10% off your total

Bread Making and Sourdough

Mark your calendar for Thursdays, 9/7–11/16, from 6:30-8:30pm.

Discount does not apply to holiday gift classes.

Come find out how you can start living more simply, sustainably and affordably. Kevin Prier of Suburban Homecraft will discuss why we do what we do, how to decide where to start and how to get the best return on your efforts. If you are interested in any of the homesteading classes, we encourage you to join us for this discussion.

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. Over the course of this class, 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.

9/7

11/9

FREE INTRO:

What Is Urban Homesteading?

Th

6:30-7:30pm Free

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6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Canning Basics: Dill Pickles Dill pickles are about the easiest thing to can. We will work up a batch and learn about the equipment and techniques of canning.

Take home a jar of pickles.

9/14

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Salsa Put the last of the tomatoes, onions, peppers and herbs of the year together for a great homemade salsa.

9/21

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Applesauce The secret to fabulous applesauce is to use fabulous apples. There is no need for sugar or other additions. Take home a pint of your own making.

9/28

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, properties of different base oils, local sources, and fragrance oils and other additives while we craft a batch of soap. Learn to make liquid soap and two forms of laundry soap.

Take home a share of the soap we produce!

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Fermenting: Sauerkraut and Pickles Learn the basics as we turn cabbage and some salt into tasty sauerkraut. Take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. We will also make a batch of gurken pickles to go with our picnic. Bring two clean widemouth pint jars with lids or buy supplies in class for $1 each.

10/12

Th

Make meals amazing with your own homemade condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and ketchup, and how to tailor each recipe to make your own signature version.

10/19

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Beyond Sauerkraut Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, sriracha, a variety of fermented nonalcoholic beverages, and even corned beef.

10/26

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Make Cheese, Yogurt and Kefir

Soap Making

10/5

Condiments

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Make a fresh hard cheese and ricotta, and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through the entire process from cultured milk to formed cheese ready for the press.

We will also review how to make yogurt and kefir.

11/2

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Sausage Making If you love sausages but hate what goes into the ones from the grocery store, you can learn how to make your own from whole ingredients. Develop your own spice mix so your sausage is as mild or as spicy as you like.

11/16

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Urban Homesteading

DIY Holiday Gifts Ages 13+. Learn to create simple inexpensive gifts for the holiday season!

Space is limited; please register in advance.

Mosaic Pendant Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic pendant. An additional material fee will be paid directly to the instructor the night of class.

Adult Activity Center 11/7 Tu 6-8pm $22 ID/$27 OD

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Earrings Instructor Angela Lees will help you use a basic wire loop and simple design elements to create earrings with your own unique flair. All materials are provided; students will take home three different pairs of earrings. Register in advance.

Urban Homesteading: Ginger Treats Spice up your gift-giving with ginger — in candies, syrups, sugars and even pickled.

Adult Activity Center 11/30 Th 6:30-8:30pm $18 ID/$21 OD

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Urban Homesteading: Flavored Sugars and Salts Prepare smoked, herbed or wine-infused salt and flavored sugars for a special finish to your cooking and baking.

Adult Activity Center 12/7 Th 6:30-8:30pm Adult Activity Center $18 ID/$21 OD 12/4 M 6-8pm $22 ID/$27 OD 15937

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Urban Homesteading: Winter Wreath-making Gift Soaps and Balms Ages 12+. Made from fresh evergreens, a wreath symbolizes eternal life and was traditionally given as a gift in the winter months.

Create your own from materials harvested from Dorris Ranch.

Tomseth House 12/3 Su 1-3pm $14 ID/$16 OD

Snuggly Gifts in Small Packages

Make a batch of hand or lip balm and whipped body butter. Learn some creative ideas for presenting homemade soap.

Adult Activity Center 12/14 Th 6:30-8:30pm $18 ID/$21 OD

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Make your own fuzzy penguin family in Needle Felting Ornaments.

Needle felting is known as one of the oldest textile crafts. The technique uses handfuls of colorful wool roving, a needle, a little patience and a lot of imagination. The things you can make with needle felting are only limited by what you can dream. These popular classes will send you home with a project as unique as you are. We'll bring basic supplies (plus extras you can purchase). You'll bring the creativity.

Register in advance.

Simple Needle Felting Ages 14+. Join us as we learn basic felting techniques that will allow you to create your own felt project to take home.

Tomseth House 10/21 Sa

10am-12pm

$15 ID/$17 OD

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Advanced Needle Felting

Create a wreath you'll be absolutely frond of — just in time for the holidays!

Ages 14+. If you have taken a felting class or have a few basic needle felting skills under your belt, come for a morning of learning and honing a few new skills and projects.

Tomseth House 11/18 Sa

10am-12pm

$15 ID/$17 OD

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Needle Felting Ornaments Ages 14+. Has someone made your Nice List? Create snowmen, gnomes, stars — or whatever wool ornaments and figurines you can imagine!

Tomseth House 12/9 Sa

10am-1pm

$15 ID/$17 OD

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Who do you want to be when you grow up?

Willamalane's Personal Growth classes will help you explore your next steps.

Personal Growth Create a Designer Life

Life is Funny That Way

Instructor Trish Mackey is a counselor and spiritual adviser who has been actively supporting the Meet and Greet program. She has recently expanded her services at the center with a broad offering of personal growth programs.

FREE INTRO:

Nathan Schulman, licensed acupuncturist and certified life coach, has been in practice for over 35 years. He’s traveled the world, studying and playing with people in all cultures. He seeks to share these insights and help create community connection. Schulman makes great use of humor in his classes and wants nothing more than to make you smile.

Create a Designer Life Series

How to Get What You Want Without Really Trying

Ages 50+. Trish Mackey is back this fall with a brand new personal growth series. For an overview of her classes and workshops, attend this free introduction session. Register in advance.

Ages 50+. Ever wonder how some people get what they want, always seeming happy and satisfied? Learn the secret to effortlessly realizing your desires. You’ll be surprised! Register in advance.

9/5

Adult Activity Center 9/7 Th

Tu

2-3pm

FREE INTRO

15950

Decision-making 101 Ages 50+. We experience life by making decisions, and those have taught us that you cannot go forward by thinking backwards. Let’s shift our direction and start a journey towards something new. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/7-21 Th 1-3:30pm $42 ID/$49 OD 15949

Ages 50+. Focus on finding your authentic sense of being. Explore your style, your goals and how you get from an idea to an action with results. You are the artist of the life you have; are you ready to add more color, more focus, more action? Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/12 Th

1-4pm

$25 ID/$30 OD

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Don’t Do It Yourself Ages 50+. It is our human nature to support someone to achieve a dream. When you are doing what you love, you attract people: It’s called the "buddy system.” These people see success for you and the possibilities for them and their own dreams. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/7-21 Th

1-3:30pm

$42 ID/$49 OD

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Getting Back at Your Gremlins Ages 50+. You know those voices that tell you that you can’t do it, you’re not good enough, or you’ll never be happy? We call these gremlins, which are old beliefs that still run the show. We’ll attempt to hear them consciously, and then decide if we want to listen. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/5 Th

An Artist in Living

12-1:30pm

12-1:30pm

$15 ID/$18 OD

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Getting to 'Elder' from 'Older' Ages 50+. We all have fears and limitations about aging. This class will focus on becoming an elder, sharing our collective wisdom, being seen as who we are and who we’ve become. You don’t have to believe you are a senior to attend this class. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 11/2 Th

12-1:30pm

$15 ID/$18 OD

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Let’s Raise Our Cup and Fill It with Purpose Ages 50+. Finding our purpose is a lifelong goal: What job do we want?

Do we want a family? How do we want to live our lives? Let’s explore together this mystical part of ourselves and create something greater for everyone in our lives. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 12/7 Th 12-1:30pm

$15 ID/$18 OD

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Adults Adults General Interest Fitness

register now at willamalane.org

Find Your Purpose

Dog Obedience

Lynzie Kronheim, life coach, holistic healer and artist, has joined our instructing team at Willamalane, offering classes in art and self-discovery. Her passion lies with honoring self-expression and setting intentions to help you find your purpose.

FREE INTRO:

Instructors Jan Bradfeldt and Wendy Snider have a combined 70 years of dog training experience. Register for the session or purchase a punch card ($13/punch, four-punch minimum).

First-time Dog Owner and Puppy Training

Find Your Purpose

Ages 18+. Meet Lynzie Kronheim! Kronheim, a new instructor at the center. She will provide a generous introduction to her fine art and personal growth programs. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/13 W

5:30-6:30pm FREE

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Mastermind for Success Ages 18+. What is your “give”? Is there something that you have to offer others? Commit and create a plan of action. In this weekly class, form your goals into action in a supportive and creative environment.

Adult Activity Center 9/6-27 W 10/4-25 W 11/1-22 W 11/29-12/20 W

3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm

$27 ID/$32 OD $27 ID/$32 OD $27 ID/$32 OD $27 ID/$32 OD

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Art and Self-expression Ages 18+. Create more meaning in your life through art and music.

Come, play and explore your core values, a family story or a simple image that means something to you. Sign up for three sessions and save! Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center Music 10/11 W Poetry 10/18 W Images 10/25 W Entire series 10/11-25 W

12:30-2:30pm 12:30-2:30pm 12:30-2:30pm 12:30-2:30pm

$22 ID/$26 OD $22 ID/$26 OD $22 ID/$26 OD $59 ID/$69 OD

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Ages 18+. New dog? Dog obedience training can help your new dog or pup to achieve basic manners around people and other dogs. Teach watch, sit, down, walk on a leash, come, wait and other tricks while furthering bonds. Register for a session or buy a punch card.

Bob Keefer Center 9/6-10/25 W 6:30-7:30pm 11/1-12/20 W 6:30-7:30pm

$94 ID/$112 OD $94 ID/$112 OD

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Basic Canine Good Citizen Ages 18+. You and your dog learn the tools necessary to be good community citizens, including basic dog obedience and community manners. Your dog will learn watch, sit, down, come, stay, wait, greet and many other tools to be a great community citizen. Canine Good Citizen testing is available. If you have owned a dog before and your dog is at least 6 months old, this dog obedience class is for you.

Punch cards are available.

Bob Keefer Center 9/6-10/25 W 7:30-8:30pm 11/1-12/20 W 7:30-8:30pm

$94 ID/$112 OD $94 ID/$112 OD

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Advanced Canine Good Citizen Ages 18+. This dog obedience class is for dog owners who want to push themselves and their dogs to achieve higher levels of Canine Good Citizen understanding and abilities. Punch cards are available. Prerequisite: Basic CGC or instructor approval.

Bob Keefer Center 9/6-10/25 W 1-2pm 11/1-12/20 W 1-2pm

$94 ID/$112 OD $94 ID/$112 OD

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Embracing Aging Emily Rice is a retired public service worker and workshop facilitator who finds joy in the sharing that happens when people talk about aging with a positive outlook. Rice, who started teaching after she attended her first Conscious Aging class as a student, sees her role as a “guide on the side” rather than a “sage on the stage.”

Conscious Aging for Women Workshop Women ages 55+. Reframe! Reflect! Rewire! This workshop focuses on cafe-style conversations where we explore tools that can help us more fully embrace elderhood. We will examine our self-limiting beliefs, learn to develop greater self-compassion around the aging process, reflect on what has given us meaning in our lives, connect with others on this journey and contemplate embracing life to its fullest. Register in advance. No class 10/24.

9/26 class begins at 1pm. Classes on and after 10/3 begin at 1:30 p.m.

Adult Activity Center 9/19 Tu 1:30-2:30 FREE INTRO 9/26 Tu 1-4pm $78 ID/$89 OD 10/3-11/14 Tu 1:30-4pm $20 workbook and materials fee due to instructor at the first class.

Because cute is not enough: Train your dog to sit, walk, come, stay and to behave obediently even when distractions are present. Got behavior challenges? These experienced instructors have seen it all.

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Arts & Crafts

NEW!

Mixed Media Art

This NEW interpretation of ongoing classes offered by Ellen Gabehart are structured by the student’s level rather than just one medium. Students can work in pencil, pen and ink, watercolors or acrylics. Register in advance.

Home Décor Mosaic Madness 101: Picture Frame

Mixed Media Art: Discovering Your Own Voice

Ages 18+. Using salvaged pottery and found objects, turn your trash into treasure and add a unique piece of art to your world. Instructor: Cindy Clair. Register in advance.

Ages 50+, advanced and intermediate. Focus on understanding the elements of a viable composition such as shapes, values and colors.

Instructor will work with you to achieve your creative goals on a subject of your own choosing.

Adult Activity Center 9/19-26

Tu

6-8pm

$35 ID/$39 OD

Adult Activity Center 9/25-11/13 M

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Turning Rocks into Beautiful Jewelry Ages 18+. This creative experience covers everything from rock identification to fitting your polished stone into its setting, and all steps in between, guided by Springfield ThunderEgg Rock Club instructors. Bring an ultra-fine Sharpie and earplugs. Other materials provided. Register in advance. No class 11/23.

5:45-8:45pm 5:45-8:45pm 5:45-8:45pm

$17.50 ID/$20 OD $17.50 ID/$20 OD $17.50 ID/$20 OD

Ages 18+. Use a specialized brush to explore the beauty of ancient Chinese character writing. Instructor Jen Jen Hwang-Shum will go over the supply list, which includes brush, ink and paper. Register in advance. No class 11/11, 11/25, 12/9. $159 ID/$189 OD

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Watercolor: Exploring a Single Subject Age 18+. Focusing on a single subject each week — whether a tree, a face or a barn — beginners learn the basics. More experienced painters explore various techniques that capture the essence of each subject to create a personally expressive painting. Instructor: Jill Lauch. Supply list available at registration. Register in advance. No class 11/23.

NEW: Painting

6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD 15583

with Soft Pastels

Ages 18+, all levels. This pastel painting class focuses on shapes, values, shadows and highlights with seasoned instructor Adelle Platt.

Learn about composition and setting up your color palette while exploring still life, landscape and abstract painting. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center

9/25-11/13

M

6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

Adult Activity Center 9/25-11/14 M

9:30-12:30pm

$77 ID/$92 OD

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Oil Painting for Beginners and Beyond

Chinese Brush Calligraphy

9-11am

Ages 50+, basic and intermediate. Focus on creating a viable composition of rural landscapes relating to time of day and weather. Study how geometric shapes can create any realistic, impressionistic or abstract form. Enhance your work with textures and collage.

NEW!

Painting

Adult Activity Center 10/5-11/30 Th

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Adult Activity Center 9/23-12/16 Sa

$77 ID/$92 OD

Mixed Media Art: Rural Landscapes

Jewelry

Adult Activity Center 9/7-10/5 Th 10/12-11/9 Th 11/16-12/21 Th

12:30-3:30pm

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Express yourself through experimentation with oils. In these classes, we'll focus on color, composition and perspective while learning techniques, developing creativity and keeping a sketchbook. Supply lists will be discussed in the first class. Register in advance.

Oil Painting, Daytime Ages 50+, all levels. Instructor: Gloria Tinker. No class 11/23.

Adult Activity Center 10/5-12/14 10 weeks Th 9am-12pm 10/5-12/14 10 weeks Th 1-4pm

$91 ID/$109 OD $91 ID/$109 OD

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Oil Painting, Evening Ages 18+, beginners and more. Instructor: Lynzie Kronheim.

Adult Activity Center 9/20-11/1 7 weeks W 6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD 11/8-12/20 7 weeks W 6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

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Arts & Music

Willamalane Adult Activity Center's wood shop is kept safe and clean by trained volunteers. Take our tools for a spin during drop-in!

Textiles

Woodcraft

Shops and Clubs

Lace Makers

Wood Carving

Card-making Club

Ages 50+. Learn a technique called “tatting” for handcrafting beautiful knotted lace. This nearly lost art was once used to create the beautiful trim on garments worn by royalty in Europe. You can also create twoand three-dimensional art for accents or ornaments. Register for the entire session and SAVE! Instructor: Cheryl Birch.

Ages 50+. Carve your own masterpiece in wood at the center. Instruction available for beginners; drop-in studio for experienced carvers who share ideas and information. Furnish your own tools and wood.

Ages 50+. Create custom greeting cards while sharing expertise with other crafters. Bring your own supplies. Make cards for yourself and to donate to military personnel.

Adult Activity Center 9/13-12/27 2nd & 4th W $49 ID/$59 OD 15935 Drop-in: $7 per class

2-4pm

Quilting Circle Ages 50+. This circle of experienced crafters quilts pieced tops for community members as a center fundraiser. Beginners welcome. Call 541-736-4444 for inquiries. No meeting 11/10, 11/24.

Adult Activity Center Weekly Tu 9am-12pm Free 15765 Bimonthly F 9am-12pm Free

Adult Activity Center Weekly Tu 1-3pm $5 ID/$6 OD/term 51766

Learn to Carve Ages 50+. Ever wanted to give wood carving a try? Opportunity is knocking. Experienced carvers teach beginners the techniques for basic carving projects. Make a new small project in each class.

Tools and wood provided. Come try it!

Adult Activity Center Sept.-Nov. 2nd Tu 1-3pm Free 16009

Adult Activity Center Monthly 3rd Tu 15764

3-5pm Free

Lapidary Shop Ages 18+. Our studio is equipped with slab and trim saws, grinders, sanders and polishers. Staff will cut rocks.

Instructors: Springfield ThunderEgg Rock Club. Closed 11/10, 11/23 & 24, 12/25.

Wood Shop Ages 18+. Equipped with saws, planer, jointer and hand tools.

Instruction available. Instructors: Rick Dougherty and Mitch Hutchinson. Closed 11/23, 12/25.

Adult Activity C enter M-Th 9-11:30am & 12:30-3pm $25 ID/$27.50 OD for 5-session pass; $6 ID/$6.50 OD daily rate

WOODSHOP CLASSES AVAILABLE ON DEMAND! Craft a Grasshopper Pull toy, a picture frame or a birdfeeder together with a group of friends. You pick the time!

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Day Trips Ages 18+

Great Grains 2017

Trips leave from the Adult Activity Center. Most trips have a minimum enrollment of 16 travelers; please register at least three days in advance unless otherwise stated in the trip description.

Milwaukie & Salem. Ages 21+.

Back by popular demand! After a guided tour of Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods’ facility and a hearty lunch at Bob’s visitor center, we’re off to Santiam Brewing in Salem to learn about making beer (and maybe enjoy a taste or two).

Trip Preview Party Thursday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.

Adult Activity Center Join us to learn about upcoming trips, meet other travelers, enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing for a door prize.

Winemakers Studio & Carlton Crush Festival

Carlton. Ages 21+. We’ll enjoy a tour and tasting at the Winemakers Studio before heading into town for the Carlton Crush Harvest Festival, a full-day celebration featuring a grape stomp competition, live music and entertainment, an artists’ market and regional food and beverage vendors.

9/9 Sa 8:30am-5:15pm $58 ID/$69 OD 14442 Winemakers Studio tasting fee included in the cost of this trip. Purchase food onsite or bring a sack lunch.

Mobility rating: « ++

Depoe Bay Salmon Bake Depoe Bay. The Salmon Bake is a Willamalane favorite! Spend the day at the coast and enjoy a succulent salmon meal, traditional dances by Native American performers and live music.

9/16 Sa 9am-5:30pm $75 ID/$89 OD 15757 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating: « +

World of Speed Museum Wilsonville. This educational museum features the historic racecars, boats and motorcycles that tell the story of motorsports culture. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, the museum offers visitors a behind-the-scenes view of the racing world.

10/12 Th 9am-7:15pm $39 ID/$47 OD 15743 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: « ++

11/15 W 8am-4pm $45 ID/$54 OD 15756 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: « ++

Museum of Mental Health 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. After lunch, we’ll stop at the newly opened Oregon State Sherriff’s Association Museum to enjoy their collection of artifacts and displays.

10/18 W 8:30am-5pm $39 ID/$47 OD 15748 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: « ++

Pioneer Christmas & Outlet Shopping

Sunset with Chimney Swifts

Verboort. Nearly all of the food served at the Verboort festival is local and handmade. The smoked sausage is prepared using a recipe passed down through the generations. You’ll digest your Old World meal while enjoying music, crafts, games and vendors from around the region.

Roseburg. Visit historic Oakland for dinner and shopping before heading to Fir Grove Park in Roseburg, one of five places in Oregon where thousands of Vaux swifts gather as they migrate south. Audubon Society hosts will interpret the antics of these delightful birds. Bring a lawn chair; a comfortable place to sit will make this evening of aerial acrobatics even more enjoyable!

11/4 Sa 7:45am-4:15pm $56 ID/$67 OD 15755 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating: « +

9/22 F 2:15-8:45pm $30 ID/$36 OD 15753 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: « +

Verboort Sausage & Sauerkraut Festival

Woodburn and St. Paul. Get caught up on your holiday shopping at the Woodburn Premium Outlets before heading north to the Newell Pioneer Museum for an evening of living history. You’ll experience what holidays were like for a pioneer family in the 1850s, complete with caroling and cider.

12/2 Sa 1-9:30pm $41 ID/$49 OD 15745 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: ++

Holiday Lights River Cruise Portland. Hop on board the Portland Spirit, a 150-foot yacht, for an exclusive Willamette River cruise with frontrow seats to Portland’s famous Christmas Ships light show.

The cruise includes a threecourse plated meal, coffee and hot tea and live entertainment.

Space is limited; please register

by Nov. 7. Refunds not guaranteed after this date.

12/7 Th 3:30pm-12:30am $119 ID/$143 OD 15746 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating: « +

mobility rating guide

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Adults Day Trips

Fall Colors & Waterfalls Glide. Two stunning waterfall hikes will bring you up-close to the scenic beauty and fall colors of the magnificent North Umpqua river system. Both of our 2-mile round-trip hikes take you on a rustic trail through lush vegetation to the base of a 50-foot waterfall. Space is limited on this exclusive adventure!

10/27 F 8am-3:15pm $49 ID/$59 OD 15742 Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: +++

Sea of Lights at the Aquarium Newport. With more than a half-million colorful lights, Scuba Santa and an ocean of holiday cheer, the Sea of Lights celebration will surround you with the spirit of the season as you explore the Oregon Coast Aquarium after hours.

12/15 F 3-11pm Meal is an additional cost.

Mobility rating: « ++

$47 ID/$56 OD

15750

‘Astoria, Part Two’ at Gerding Theater Portland. This presentation continues the adventure of ‘Astoria, Part One,’ which told the stories of the expeditions by land and sea to establish trade routes to the Pacific Northwest. Part Two explores the extraordinary and ambitious endeavors leading to the establishment of Astoria, the first permanent U.S. settlement on the West Coast. Register by Jan. 12; full refunds not guaranteed after this date.

2/10 Sa 10am-7pm No-host meal at a restaurant.

Mobility rating: « +

Overnight Trip Christmas in Leavenworth

$85 ID/$99 OD

15981

Special Destinations America’s Cowboy Country We head into the heart of cowboy country on this fun adventure.

Highlights include a Snake River float, the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Buffalo Bill Center, Deadwood, Rapid City, Black Hills, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park.

The list goes on and on. Trip cost includes round-trip air out of Eugene, taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel, transfers, nine fun-filled days and 11 meals. Travel insurance is available for $250 per person. Final payment is due May 1. Call Kat, 541-688-4052, for info.

5/19-27/18 Double $3,959 Single $5,209 Triple: $3,899 Free Preview Presentation 10/3 Tu 1pm River Road Park 10/3 Tu 3:30pm Willamalane Adult Activity Center

From the Outback to the Glaciers Australia and New Zealand. Highlights include Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Queenstown, Skyline Restaurant, Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park and dining with a New Zealand family. Trip cost includes round trip air out of Eugene, taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel, transfers, 21 fun-filled days and 29 meals. Travel insurance is available for $360 per person. A four-day, three-night Fiji post-tour extension is also available for $1,399. Call Kat, 541-688-4052, for info.

Leavenworth, Wash., is a town designed with Christmas in mind!

We will be staying at the Enzian Inn, right in the heart of things. A lighting ceremony will highlight our arrival, followed by a delicious dinner. Indulge in an incredible daily breakfast, enjoy a fun sleigh ride 10/8-28/18 Double $8159 Single $10,109 Triple: $8059 Free Preview Presentations with humor and hot chocolate, a harp concert, a hand bell concert, 1pm River Road Park and three special dinners that will have your taste buds singing. Also 1/16 Tu 1/16 Tu 3pm Willamalane planned is a visit to Liberty Orchards where they make Aplets and Cotlets, as well as a stop at a wonderful market on our way back to Leavenworth. Trip cost covers everything except two lunches. Space COMING SOON! is limited. This trip has been planned by River Road Park & Recreation Our 2018 Ashland Interlude overnight trip is right around the corner!

District and is co-sponsored by Willamalane and Campbell Center.

We plan to see Shakespeare’s "Othello" and an adaptation of Jane Final payment is due Sept. 1.

Austen’s enchanting romantic tale "Sense and Sensibility." Registra12/3-12/6 Su-W 7am-6pm tion opens at the end of the year.

Double: $699 Single: $899 Triple: $629 15357

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Technology and Computer Literacy Hands-on Electronics Ages 14+. Doug Weiss has 20 years of electronic education experience and wants to help you build a new hobby!

Circuit Building

Level 1: Use diagrams to build a circuit Level 2: Build circuits with multiple

M M

9/18 9/25

5:30-7:30pm 5:30-7:30pm

$22 ID/$27 OD $22 ID/$27 OD

15796 15797

M

10/16

5:30-7:30pm

$22 ID/$27 OD

15798

components

Soldering

Level 1: Assemble an electronics hobby kit Level 2: Build a customized circuit board

Arduino for the Hobbyist

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.

M

10/23

5:30-7:30pm

+$15 fee to instructor

$22 ID/$27 OD

15799

+$15 fee to instructor

Level 1: Modify apps and connect hardware

M

11/20

5:30-7:30pm

$22 ID/$27 OD

15800

Level 2: Use temperature sensors and cooling fans

M

11/27

5:30-7:30pm

$22 ID/$27 OD

15801

IPad, iPhone and Mac Devices Ages 50+. Get to know your Apple device! Aaron Andrus instructs.

Thinking of Switching to Mac?

W

9/13

5:30-8pm

$19 ID/$23 OD

15850

Level 1: Learn how to use email, internet searches, games and communication

Tu M

9/12 11/13

1:30-3:30pm 9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15627 15628

Level 2: Add, delete and organize apps and widgets

Th M

9/21 11/27

1:30-3:30pm 9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15610 15611

Drop-in Computer Lab

Tips & Tricks: Use your iPad more effectively and master new features

W M

10/4 12/11

9-11am 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15625 15633

Practice your skills, email friends and use the Internet. Basic computer skills are necessary. Instruction not provided. Check the calendar on the door for availability, or visit willamalane.org/ class/computer-lab. Availability will vary each week depending on class schedule. Building closed 8/19, 8/21-26.

Level 2: Add, delete and organize apps, use photos and videos, and try voice-to-text

F W

9/8 11/8

9-11am 9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15627 15628

F W

9/22 11/22

9-11am 9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15610 15611

F W M

10/13 12/13 11/6 Ages 18+

9-11am 9-11am 1-3pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15629 15630 15920

M W

9/11 10/25

10am-12pm, 5:30-7:30pm 9-11am, 5:30-7:30pm

$34 ID/$40 OD $34 ID/$40 OD

15597 15599

W W

9/27 11/29 Ages 18+

9-11am 10am-12pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15906 15604

F

12/15

2-4pm

$17 ID/$20 OD

15805

M

10/23-30

9:30-11:30am

$34 ID/$40 OD

15635

Th

11/30-12/7

1:30-3:30pm

$34 ID/$40 OD

15636

Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., unless otherwise noted

Tutoring Ages 50+. Call 541-736-4444 to schedule an appointment with Aaron Andrus. $35/hour

Explore Mac programs and features

IPad

IPhone

Level 1: How to use apps and make calls

Tips & Tricks: Get organized by creating contacts, calendar appointments and more 11/6 class at Bob Keefer Center

Apple Photos and Camera

Discover Apple’s powerful suite of photography and photo management tools

NEW: ICloud 11/29 class at Bob Keefer Center Keep all your important files, photos and videos safe and accessible on the cloud

NEW: Password Management Ages 18+ Use the Keychain feature on your Apple device to store your passwords securely

Mac Computers

Level 1: Navigate your computer, install and uninstall programs and learn about security Level 2: Dive deeper into the simplicity, consistency and reliability of your Mac

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Android Devices Ages 50+. Get to know your Android device and the accessories that make them so versatile.

Android Tablets

W Tu

9/6 10/24

9-11am 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15594 15596

Level 1: Learn how to use apps and make

Th Tu

9/14 11/7

1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15589 15590

Level 2: Add, delete and organize apps,

Th Tu

9/28 11/21

1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15568 15569

Th

10/5 Ages 18+

1-3pm

$17 ID/$20 OD

15804

W

11/1

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15852

W

10/11

9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD

15600

W

11/15

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15853

W F

9/13 11/3 Ages 18+

9-11am 2-4pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15802 15803

Purchase and download apps, manage settings, navigate and more.

Android Phones phone calls

use photos and videos, set up an email account

NEW: Password Management

Discover two secure services that make it easy to keep track of your passwords.

Practice with Digital Cameras

Find and use camera settings and solve common digital camera problems.

Best Free Apps

With the right apps, your phone and tablet can take your tech game to the next level.

Choose and Set Up a Tablet

Compare tablet options for size, type and price. Learn how to set up your tablet.

NEW: Discover Amazon Echo

Acquaint yourself with “Alexa,” the voiceactivated virtual assistant behind the Echo.

In a Tech Crunch?

We're Here to Help Do you need help with a new device? Statistics say you're not alone. Willamalane's group of caring instructors specialize in helping people of all ages with technology. Register for a class today!

Percentage of people who say they need setup assistance from someone else when they acquire a new electronic 73% device, by age:

62%

36%

Computer Applications 18%

Ages 50+. Classes for those who are new to using a computer. 101 classes cover information for PCs, but not Macs.

Computer Skills 101

Explore Your PC: Expand your computer vocabulary and get questions answered Organize Your PC: File and retrieve documents and photos, learn to copy and paste

W

9/20

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15845

W

9/27

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15846

W

10/4

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15847

Thinking of Switching? Compare and contrast PC and Mac devices

W

9/13 Ages 18+

5:30-8pm

$19 ID/$23 OD

15850

Speed Up Your Computer: Tune-up, declutter and bring new life to your device

M

10/2 Ages 18+

1-2pm

FREE

15918

Edit, Print and Save Photos: Download, locate and email your digital photos

W

11/8

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15849

Windows 10, Level 1: Explore this fast, reliable, modern operating system

Th Th

11/9 Demo 11/16 Practice

1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15639 15643

Windows 10, Level 2: Control, maintain and improve your Windows 10 device

Th

12/14

1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD

15641

F

10/20

1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD

15916

F

12/1-8

1:30-3:30pm

$34 ID/$40 OD

15637

Update Your PC: Practice with cleanup, defrag, backup and updates

Computer Skills 201

Computer Programs Ages 18+

Microsoft Word: Type, format, edit and save on this popular word processor Microsoft Excel: Perform computations and create graphs and spreadsheets

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Here's How to Stay in Touch Trying to stay on top of Willamalane programs and classes? Now it’s easier than ever to find out what’s happening when.

SIGN UP FOR A NEWSLETTER: Go to willamalane.org and subscribe to one of our biweekly email newsletters. We’ve got newsletters for families; for fans of Splash! at Lively Park and Camp Putt; for adults 18+; and for adults 50+.

FOLLOW WILLAMALANE ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: Facebook users can make sure they get all of our posts on upcoming events by subscribing to our events.

Internet Applications Ages 50+. Discover internet tools that can help you stay organized and productive.

NEW: Google Cloud 9/19 class at Bob Keefer Center Keep all your important files, photos and videos safe and accessible in the cloud

Tu W

9/19 Ages 18+ 12/20

NEW: Google Drive This class at Bob Keefer Center

2-4pm 9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15603 15901

Google’s applications are free, cloud-based M alternatives to Microsoft Office. Learn about Docs, Sheets and Slides.

10/9 Ages 18+

1-3pm

$17 ID/$20 OD

15913

Solve Internet and Email Issues

W

10/11

1-4pm

$24 ID/$29 OD

15848

Connecting on Facebook

Th Tu

10/19 Desktop 12/5 Mobile

1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm

$17 ID/$20 OD $17 ID/$20 OD

15608 15609

NEW: Selling Online for Cash

W

10/18-25 Ages 18+

5:30-8pm

$38 ID/$45 OD

15851

Craigslist: Buy, Sell, Connect

W

11/15

9-11am

$17 ID/$20 OD

15606

Deal with cookies, privacy and hijackers Review storing and sharing photos and how to find and add friends Keep all your important files, photos and videos safe and accessible in the cloud Use this resource to post local ads, sell and shop, and meet your community.

Music

Games Ages 50+. At the Adult Activity Center unless otherwise noted

Jam Session

Bingo No Bingo 8/21, 12/25

Ongoing

M

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$5 for a 20-visit pass

Bridge No meeting 8/23

Ongoing

W

12:30-3pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass

Mah-Jongg No meeting 8/23, 11/10, 11/24

Ongoing

W&F

1-3pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass

Pinochle

Ongoing

F

1-3:30pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass

Table Tennis *Thursday session at Bob Keefer Center.

Beg/adv Beg/adv Beg/adv Beg/adv

M Tu Th* Sa

5-7:30pm 8-11am 8-10:30am 9-11:30am

$15 monthly dues or $3 drop-in fee paid to Blazing Paddles

Texas Hold ‘em No meeting 8/24, 9/1-30, 11/23

Ongoing

Th

1-3pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass+ $3 prize and refreshment donation at door

Ages 50+. Musicians play by ear during this drop-in jam session.

Newcomers welcome. No meeting 9/4.

Adult Activity Center Weekly M 10:15-11:15am OD per term 14207

$5 ID/$6

Sharps & Flats Ages 50+. Recruiting new members of all vocal ranges; join anytime. Singing group also performs in the community. No meeting 11/23.

Adult Activity Center Weekly Th 9:30-11:30am OD per term 14210

Progressive. Partners change. No meeting 11/10, 11/24

No meeting 8/19-27, 9/4, 11/23, 12/25

$5 ID/$6

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George Dorris and a prized ‘Barcelona’ filbert

Lectures

Lectures Health and Wellness

Become a Senior Companion

Elevate Your Tailgate Is your tailgating menu in a rut?

Take your favorite tailgating foods to a new, good-for-you level and score a win for team healthy!

Yaakov Levine, Natural Grocers’ nutritional health coach, will share delicious and nutritious tips. Register in advance.

9/14 Th 2-3pm

Free 15807

New to Medicare?

Willamalane is raising funds to replant trees affected by the spread of a fungal infection at Dorris Ranch. We will be removing orchards affected by eastern filbert blight in stages over the next two decades, and replanting with varieties resistant to the infection.

You can help Willamalane FIGHT the BLIGHT — by sponsoring a tree, a row or an orchard.

Sponsor a single ‘Jefferson’ blight-

resistant filbert tree, and help save a living piece of local history. $25

Sponsor a row of five trees. Orchardists will plant ‘Jefferson’ filberts in rows, capped off with pollinating varieties. $100

Sponsor an acre. The 258 acres of

Dorris Ranch include 11 orchards and 9,809 trees. $2,500

Present an orchard. Help Willamalane secure a lasting future for the valley’s agricultural heritage. Costs vary.

Your Name

Contribution

Email address

£ Keep me informed on the Fight the Blight campaign.

MAIL TO: Fight the Blight, Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield OR, or donate online at:

willamalaneparkfoundation.org • 541-736-4521

Discover federal and state programs available to help low-income beneficiaries with Medicare costs. Fraud prevention, enrollment periods and prescription drug plans will be discussed. Presented by Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, a volunteer-based program that provides information about Medicare and health insurance. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/21 Th 2-3:30pm

Free 15824

Medicare Made Clear Ages 18+. Do you know the ABCs of Medicare? Have your questions answered at this informative event. Topics covered will include: enrollment periods, changing plans, choosing the plan that is best for you, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans. Presented by Alison Garner, insurance broker for Garner’s Insurance. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/19 Th 2-3pm

Free 15823

Free Hearing Screening A licensed audiologist will check your ears for wax, then test your hearing thresholds. It’s quick and painless. Ask audiologist Annette Lanning your hearing questions! Must call 541-736-4444 to schedule an appointment.

Adult Activity Center 9/28 Th 9am-12pm Free 10/2 M 1-4pm Free

Ages 55+. Are you a people person with time on your hands?

The federal Senior Companion Program trains and supports low-income volunteers who make weekly visits to frail elders and those with disabilities. Help clients maintain quality of life and earn a small hourly tax-free stipend. Presented by staff from the Successful Aging Institute at Lane Community College.

Register in advance.

10/5 Th 2-3pm

Free 15967

Free Hearing Aid Cleaning Annette Lanning, licensed audiologist, will clean hearing aids. Dropin; no appointment necessary.

Adult Activity Center 10/16 M 1-3pm

Free

Alzheimer’s Educational Support Abby Gershenzon, regional coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association, presents the following educational programs centered on support for those caring for a loved one with early stage Alzheimer's. Call 800-272-3900 to register in advance.

Adult Activity Center

Early stage, part 1: Adjustments for families 9/28 Th 11:30am-1:30pm Free

Early stage, part 2: Practical answers to questions

10/26 Th 11:30am-1:30pm

Free

Early stage, part 3: Making plans for best outcome

11/9 Th 11:30am-1:30pm Free

Natural Hacks for Memory Support Ages 18+. Discover how good nutrition and healthy habits can support our memory throughout our lifespan. Presented by Yaakov Levine, Natural Grocers nutritional health coach. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 11/16 Th 2-3pm

Free 15952

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Gardening Tips for Green Thumbs

Discuss the different methods that can be used to transfer property upon death, including wills, trusts, payable on death and joint ownership. Register in advance.

10/18 W 3-4pm Free 12/20 W 3-4pm Free

15955 15956

Fraud Watch Ages 18+. Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen. How can you outsmart con artists before they steal your hard-earned money?

The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource available to anyone of any age. Find out more from Bill Wier, AARP educator. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 12/14 Th 2-3pm

Winter gardening is not only possible, but it's easy to do!

In two free lectures, Master Gardeners will share growing techniques that will have you growing abundant produce 365 days a year.

Winter Gardening Tips Ages 18+. Master Gardeners will demonstrate the steps for building a simple hoop house, share growing techniques and supply you with a list of hardy vegetables that can be grown during the winter months. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 9/22 F 1:30-2:30pm Free 15822

Garden Smarter, Not Harder Ages 18+. A Master Gardener specialist will demonstrate tools and award-winning garden designs that could make your gardening experience much easier and safer. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/13 F 1:30-2:30pm Free 15820

Physiology of Aging and Intimacy Ages 18+. Learn how normal changes that come with aging can affect sexuality and intimacy. Liz von Weilsheim, nurse practitioner and owner of Elder Health and Living, offers practical ideas. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 11/2 Th 2-3pm Free

15810

Legal Assistance Attorney Bill Atwood provides legal information and advice in monthly group sessions. Register in advance.

Free

Expand Your World Rafting Through the Grand Canyon Ages 18+. Explore 227 miles of rafting on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon through the lenses of two adventurers.

This two-week journey featured gorgeous scenery, fascinating geology, beautiful side canyons and lots of whitewater. Presented by Diane Schechter and Pam Caples, former Willamalane employees.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 10/26 Th 2-3pm

Free 15809

Experience an armchair tour of the Colorado River on Oct. 26.

Sharing Our Culture Ages 18+. The University of Oregon welcomes students from all over the world who are multi-talented, enthusiastic and eager to share their cultures and themselves with U.S. audiences. The center hosts several students throughout the year as part of a lecture series to discuss their countries, cultures and special interest areas. Due to class schedules, the presenter and their home country will not be publicized until a few weeks before the scheduled date. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 11/17 F 1:30-2:30pm Free

Ages 18+. Join Patricia Hillyer on planes, trains and automobile adventures in Spain. Enjoy the city of Madrid, the romance of Seville, the immense gorge of Ronda and the elaborate Alhambra in Granada.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 12/7 Th 2-3:30pm Free

MORE FREE LECTURES:

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. Register in advance.

9/20 W 3-4pm Free 11/15 W 3-4pm Free

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Adult Activity Center Stay healthy, active and engaged! Willamalane Adult Activity Center provides classes, activities and services for adults. No membership is required.

Location: 215 W. C St. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Evening hours vary with program needs.

Closures: Aug. 21-26, Sept.

2-4, Nov. 10, Nov. 23-25, Dec. 9, 23, 25. Closing at 4 p.m.

Dec. 22.

Registration: Register online, in person at the center or by phone at 541-736-4444.

Special Events Meet & Greet Our Meet & Greet follows the speed dating format outlined in the movie “The Age of Love.”

Whether you’re seeking a companion or a soulmate, here’s your chance to meet interesting people in a fun and safe environment with no commitment.

Light refreshments provided by Sheldon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care. Limited to 15 men and 15 women. To register call 541-736-4444.

10/27 F

$5 cash at door

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Rock & Bop Join us for Springfield’s hottest retro dance party! Think fast cars, malt shops and great rock ’n’ roll music. Grab your vintage finery and come dance to live music by Daddy Rabbit. Enjoy: • Beer and wine • Dancing and food • Best retro outfit contest — $100 contest prize!

Whether you come dolled up or dressed down, be prepared to swing, shimmy and shake!

10/20 F 7-10pm $10 in advance/$12 at the door

presented by providence health plan

presented by providence health plan

Winter Cabaret

Island Park Art Gallery

Enjoy a family-friendly cabaret-style show filled with Broadway musical gems and dancing.

Stories unfold, drama, comedy and mayhem ensue as these actors find their way to the lights of Times Square! Upstart Crow Studios features Stage Door Next Gen, a pre-professional performing youth troupe ages 10-18.

MIXED MEDIA: JOANNE B. DRAPKIN

12/1 F 7-9pm $10 in advance/$12 at the door $5 for kids 10 and under

Old-time Music Afternoon Guitar player and singer Bruce McLennan returns to play those old-time melodies. Enjoy refreshments and tap your toes.

Adult Activity Center 10/13 F 11:30am-12:30pm 11/3 F 11:30am-12:30pm 12/8 F 11:30am-12:30pm

Free Free Free

Holiday Marketplace Shop an array of handcrafted gifts and homemade delicacies. This is the place to shop for your one-ofa-kind wooden creations, jewelry, candles, fiber arts and more.

11/30-12/1

Th-F

9am-7pm

Bright colors and texture are essential ingredients to this collection of watercolor, pastel, liquid acrylic and more.

Exhibit: Through Sept. 28, regular center hours MIXED MEDIA: GROUP SHOW

Journey with artists Norma Adams, Jackie Britton and Sandy Swanson as they lure you into scenes of Italy, whimsical characters and landscapes with watercolor, drawing and photography.

Exhibit: Oct. 4-Nov. 30, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m.

STUDENTS OF ELLEN GABEHART

Enjoy drawings and paintings on a variety of subjects by students taking classes offered by instructor Ellen Gabehart.

Exhibit: Dec. 6-Jan. 25, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m.

Free

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adult activity center Visit Today!

Support MS support group

Second

Tu

1-3pm

Parkinson's support group

Third

Tu

1:30-3:30pm

Services Assistive Listening Devices Available for use during programs. Please notify staff 30 minutes in advance.

Ongoing

Blood Pressure Checks Retired nurses provide weekly checks. No checks 8/24.

Weekly

Th

9-11am

Free

Chair Massage Clinic (15 or 30 minutes).

Weekly

F

By appointment

$13/$26 ID $14/$28 OD

Equipment Loan Wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches available on a short-term basis.

As available

M-F

8am-5pm

Free

Foot Care Licensed technician provides basic trim. Bring a small towel. Those with special foot-care needs should contact the front office in advance.

Ongoing

M, W

By appointment

$14 ID $16 OD

Income Tax Assistance Provided by AARP-certified Tax-aide volunteers. Will start taking appointments Jan. 3.

Dates TBA

M

By appointment

Free

Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (ages 60+) Help paying for electric bill.

Call 541-736-4406. Waiting list opens 11/1.

Prescription Drug Assistance Get help accessing national prescription drug assistance programs. Only for those not on Medicare. Open to all ages. Call 541-736-4421 for information.

Ongoing

Senior Law Service (ages 60+) A legal services program for any person age 60 and over, but target group consists of those in economic/social need. Program made possible through generosity of volunteers. No appointments 9/2, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/24, 12/30

Weekly

Senior Meals Program (ages 60+) Enjoy a delicious meal in the company of others. Two entrees to choose from.

Call by 1 p.m., three days in advance, to reserve entree.

Every

SHIBA/Medical Insurance Counselors assist with Medicare including New to Medicare, Part D drug coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans and other Medicare options. They also assist with billing issues and/or possible fraud. Sponsored by Senior Health Insurance Benefit Assistance.

Ongoing

Transportation Every Van: A Willamalane van provides transportation to the center from your home, and back. Springfield residents only. Scholarships available. Call for details.

Shuttle service: Picks up at 10:30 a.m. at Springfield Lane Transit District station, Bay H, and drops off at 12:30 p.m. at Bay H.

Meetings and More

Free

By appointment

Free

Sa

By appointment

Free

M-F

11:30am

Suggested donation $3.85

Call 541-736-4421 for appointment.

Free

F

M-F*

$1.50/oneway ticket Free with senior bus pass

At the Adult Activity Center unless otherwise noted

WillamaLibrary Book Club (meeting at Springfield Public Library) Ages 18+

First

Tu

10:30am

Center Advisory Council

Second

Th

3pm

Men’s Breakfast $3.50

Third

Th

7:45am

Rosie Riveters

Second

F

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Partners in Play Willamalane recognizes the role the following groups play in sports and fitness at Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation

BLAZING PADDLES TABLE TENNIS CLUB Join us for table tennis!

It's fun and a great way to exercise. All ages and skill levels welcome. lanetabletennis.net

EMERALD CITY ROLLER GIRLS A Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association league of amateur skaters, competing at a regional and national level. emeraldcityrollergirls.net

EMERALD VALLEY PICKLEBALL CLUB eugenepickleball.com

RAISING THE BAR POLE VAULT CLUB ®

PLAYGROUND SPORTS Adult recreational sports leagues offering basketball, volleyball, kickball, dodgeball and more

Year-round training under experienced coaches for athletes of all ages and abilitites raisingthebarpv.com 541-913-5256

playgroundsports.net LANE COUNTY CONCUSSION Men’s roller derby league

250 S. 32nd St., Springfield OR 97478 willamalane.org

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Bob Keefer Center 250 S. 32nd St. • 541-736-4544 Reserve Willamalane’ s premier multi-use recreation and sports facility for your event! With courts set up for basketball, pickleball, volleyball and tennis, there is no need to look further for your athletic needs. Bob Keefer Center also offers a fitness center, climbing wall, locker rooms and meeting space for groups small or large — all adjacent to Les Schwab Sports Park.

CAPACITY

Rentals & Reservations

LIFESLICE PHOTOGRAPHY

More online: Visit willamalane.org for views of individual rooms and to check facility availability.

A note about room capacity: Capacities listed are maximums.

Certain room configurations may reduce the number of people the facility can accommodate.

Fees subject to change. Willamalane Park and Recreation District reserves the right to cancel any reservation contract and/or equipment request due to emergency, scheduling conflict or breach of rules and regulations.

Willamalane will strive to provide a two-week notice for cancellations.

Dorris Ranch is a commercial filbert farm, a public park and a historical treasure. Set your special event in a place where history lives. Rental fees vary by season and day of the week; contact us for details. Ask us about equipment rentals; tables, chairs and a wooden arch are available.

HOURLY RATE

AMENITIES

Tomseth House

IN35 DISTRICT indoor, $50100 outdoor $125

OUT-OFDISTRICT

$60$150

$72$180

Barn

50 $75indoor, $150 300 outdoor

$90$180

$108$216

300

$75

Ken Long Room, North

AMENITIES COMMERCIAL

Attached kitchen*, flatscreen TV, dry erase boards, sound system

$55

$65

$75

49

$35

$45

$55

A/V screen, dry erase boards, sound system

Ken Long Room, South

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$45

$55

$65

Attached kitchen*, Flat-screen TV, dry erase boards, sound system

Two50

49

$50

$60

$70

A/V screen, projector, 8 gaming stations, pool table, foosball, lounge area

Heron Room

49

$35

$45

$55

A/V screen, carpeting

Mill Race Room

16

$25

$35

$45

Conference table, executive seating, dry erase board, flatscreen TV

Full wood court

800

$50

$60

$70

Basketball, volleyball, pickleball

Full multipupose court

800

$40

$50

$60

Tennis, skating

*Kitchen rental an additional $50

205 S. Second St., 541-736-4582

Black Walnut Meadow

118

OUT-OFDISTRICT

For special events or full facility rentals, contact Jason Elissalde, 541736-4518.

Dorris Ranch

CAPACITY

Ken Long Room, full

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

COMMERCIAL

Historic features, kitchen, restroom, bridal suite Rustic setting, electricity

Les Schwab Sports Park 250 S. 32nd St. • 541-736-4544 Located next to Bob Keefer Center, these four multi-use synthetic turf fields offer space for soccer, lacrosse, football, softball and youth baseball.

Our newly renovated entry plaza can accommodate up to four food trucks and serves as a grand entrance for any sporting event.

CAPACITY

$90

$108

Scenic outdoor space

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Synthetic turf field

2,000

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

$30

$40

AMENITIES COMMERCIAL

$50

Bleachers; field lights an addtional $15/hour/field

Rentals Events & Reservations Parks

reserve now !

Adult Activity Center

Park Shelters

215 W. C St. • 541-736-4444

Lively Park Shelters

A beautiful setting with views of the Willamette River and Island Park. The center includes a central lounge with furniture seating, beverage bar, outdoor patio, commercial kitchen and Internet access.

Ample parking. Ask us about wedding packages and commercial kitchen rentals!

CAPACITY

McKenzie Room

200

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

AMENITIES COMMERCIAL

$65

$75

$85

$35

$45

$55

Hardwood floor, stage, sound system, adjoining full-service kitchen available.

Cascade Room

60

A/V screen, sound system, kitchenette

Santiam Room

80

$35

$45

$55

Scenic view; A/V screen

Parkview Room

30

$30

$40

$50

Scenic view

Riverview Room

40

$30

$40

$50

Scenic view

Patio

100

$35

$45

$55

Tables and chairs provided

6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 Group picnicking shelters make this Thurston-area park the region’s go-to place for outdoor events. Consider Lively Park for reunions, weddings, company picnics, birthday parties and more. Or combine a trip to Splash! at Lively Park with an outdoor barbecue. The sand volleyball court can be reserved. The adjacent playground is one of the region’s largest.

CAPACITY

One shelter Both shelters

150

300

Splash! at Lively Park

AMENITIES OUT-OFDISTRICT

$52

$59

$65

$104

$118

$130

Willamalane Park Swim Center 1276 G St • 541-736-4080 Let us design your rental to suit your needs. Each pool can be rented separately, or you can reserve the entire facility. The large community room can accommodate 45 people, or it can be divided into two rooms that accommodate 20 people each. Ideal for school groups, competitive teams, kayakers and SCUBA groups. Families can reserve a space in the community room or on the pool deck for a birthday party or get-together.

Wildish Community Theater 630 Main St. • 541-868-0689

Exclusive use of both shelters

200 W. B St. • 541-736-4104 Enjoy views of the Willamette River for your family reunion, birthday party or private rental. Convenient, affordable shelters. Stage, playground and picnic tables available. Rented in four-hour blocks.

Ask us about discounts on additional hours.

Shelters

80-100

HOURLY RATE

AMENITIES

INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

COMMERCIAL

$80

$100

$120 $500

Picnic tables, barbecues, power outlets

Stage

n/a

$300

$400

Half of park, all day

n/a

$1,750

$2,000 $3,000

Exclusive use

Entire park, all day

n/a

$3,000 $3,500 $4,500

Exclusive use

6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 Oregon’s premier indoor water park is a popular spot for birthday parties, school groups, family reunions and private rentals. A facility rental can include the wave pool, waterslide, family play area, kiddie pool, spa, lap pool, community room and concessions. During play swims, reserve a space in the community room or on the party deck for your gathering.

Picnic tables, barbecue, hot plate, sink, power outlets

COMMERCIAL

Island Park Shelters

CAPACITY

Swim Centers

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

Fixed stage, natural amphitheater, north shelter

Meadow Park Shelters 851 Mill St. • 541-736-4104 Newly renovated shelter adjacent to playground.

CAPACITY

Shelters

30

RATE FOR 4 HOURS OF USE INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

$60

$80

AMENITIES

COMMERCIAL

Picnic tables

$100

More Rent the fields at Bob Artz Park, Meadow Park or Guy Lee Park. Rent the Middle Fork and Mill Race paths for a race, walk or fundraiser. Or, check with us to make a picnic reservation. Special event permits are required for certain events. Call 541-736-4544 for information.

Willamalane owns this downtown gem along with other partners. This intimate theater is renowned for its sound quality.

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Eventos Especiales Tap & Taste

Fiesta de la Cosecha en el Dorris Ranch

Sábado, 19 de agosto, 5p.m.-10 p.m.

Centro de Springfield, Calles 5 y A

Domingo, 17 de Sep., 1 p.m. Dorris Ranch • $4

¡Vengan a participar con nosotros en la primera celebración de comidas y bebidas en Springfield! Los restaurantes locales nos invitarán a degustar muestras sabrosas de sus menús. Y vamos a disfrutar de música viva toda la noche. Se prohibe el ingreso de comida y bebidas.

Entrada: $12 por adelantado, $15 en la puerta Compren sus entradas ahora en willamalane.org!

Gran intercambio de disfraces ¡GRATIS! Sábado 7 de octubre Centro Bob Keefer Entrega de disfraces: Del 2 al 6 de octubre, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Intercambio de disfraces: Sábado, 7 de octubre, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Traigan sus disfraces de medio uso al Centro Bob Keefer durante la fecha de entrega y reciban una "ficha simbólica de intercambio" para utilizarla durante el intercambio de disfraces del 7 de octubre.

Los disfraces estarán sujetos a disponibilidad y para los que lleguen primero. Las tallas y estilos pueden variar.

Todas las edades. Celebren la temporada de otoño con una serie de actividades para su familia en Dorris Ranch. Viajen hacia el pasado y visiten el campamento de otoño de un trampero de pieles o ayuden a la familia pionera Masterson mientras se preparan para el invierno.

Intenten preparar sidra, preparen manualidades tradicionales de la temporada y prueben comidas sabrosas.

Rock & Bop — ¡A mover el esqueleto!

Viernes, 20 de Oct., 7-10 p.m.

Adult Activity Center Boletos: $10 por adelantado; $12 a la puerta ¡NUEVO! ¡Vengan con nosotros a la fiesta de baile retro más caliente de Springfield! Imagínense las rocolas, las maletadas y el rock 'n' roll de la época. Vístanse como en los años 50s y bailen la música en vivo con Daddy Rabbit. Ya sea que vengan vestidos a la época o no, ¡prepárense para brillar y sacudir la polilla!

• Concurso del mejor traje retro ¡$ 100 de premio!

• Cerveza y vino • Comida

Paseo en la carreta encantada PetFest: Festival de mascotas Sábado, 16 de Sep., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lively Park Ya sea un gatito o un conejito — o un hurón o un loro — todos adoramos a nuestras mascotas. Asistan al PetFest y reciban información sobre los recursos disponibles para los peluditos, escamosos y plumosos que son parte de nuestra familia.

• Sesiones educativas • Más de 30 proveedores • Demostraciones • Sorteo de premios • …y una búsqueda del modelo para la portada de Spot Magazine!

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De lunes a miércoles, del 23 al 25 de octubre. $7.50 dentro del distrito $9 fuera del distrito Dorris Ranch Recorran los caminos "embrujados" de Dorris Ranch, donde los fantasmas, los zombis, las momias e incluso figuras históricas emergen de las sombras de los huertos de avellanos. Hagan manualidades, jueguen en el granero antes del paseo en carreta y disfruten después de un chocolate caliente con galletas. El paseo cuenta con artistas de Identity Dance. Este, no tan tenebroso evento, va dirigido hacia los niños pequeños y sus familias. Las entradas normalmente se acaban rápidamente. La inscripción para las entradas comienza a las 8 am del 2 de octubre en willamalane.org. Para mantener la comunicación telefónica disponible en las instalaciones, la inscripción para las entradas solamente se llevará a cabo en línea en willamalane.org o en persona.

Carnaval de Halloween Martes, 31 de Oct., 5-7 p.m.

Centro Bob Keefer $5 por familia de 4; $1 por cada miembro adicional Trucos, golosinas y deportes en abundancia serán parte de este evento familiar con juegos de carnaval espeluznantes, manualidades terroríficas y una lista completa de hazañas atléticas con tema de Halloween.

Vengan disfrazados y disfruten del trick-or-treat fuera del frío.

Adults Español Fitness Parks

Carrera del Pavo Relleno 5K Presentado por McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Jueves, 23 de Nov., 8:30 a.m. • Lively Park Esta carrera tradicional de 5K recauda dinero para beneficiar el Programa de Juego de Verano de Willamalane gratuito para los niños.

Corran o caminen un recorrido plano que recorre una zona residencial hermosa y tranquila. Este evento está abierto para todas las edades, así que ¡incluyan a toda la familia!

Splash! en el Lively Park estará abierto de 9 a 11: 30 a.m. sin cargo adicional para los participantes de la carrera, después de la carrera.

No se permiten perros.

ROCKtoberfest ¡GRATIS! Domingo, 1º. de Oct. 6-9 p.m. • Centro Bob Keefer Para mayores de 21 años. ¡Acepten el reto y gocen de la camaradería! Es difícil que se pueda superar el entrenamiento físico que pone a los participantes en una pared de 33 pies de altura en el Centro Bob Keefer - a menos que se combine con una entrada gratuita, sorteos de premios y una bebida de cortesía en el jardín de cerveza después de haber llegado a la cima. El personal y los voluntarios detienen las cuerdas para asegurarles a sus participantes una experiencia segura.

Escalada para la familia GRATIS Domingo, 12 de Nov., 1 - 3 p.m.

Centro Bob Keefer Para todas las edades. ¡Lleven a

toda la familia a escalar! El personal y los voluntarios detienen las cuerdas para asegurar una experiencia de escalada segura y divertida.

Aprendan sobre nuestros programas de escalamiento para jóvenes y adultos, mientras desafiamos a todos los miembros de la familia a subirse a la pared para ganar un boleto de rifa adicional. Los premios serán sorteados durante todo el evento.

Años

La carrera y una camiseta (Fecha límite 6 de noviembre)

La carrera solamente (Fecha límite 6 de noviembre)

La carrera durante la fecha de entrega de paquetes

18 años y mayores

$30

$15

$20

14 años y menores

$15

Gratis

Gratis

Entrega de paquetes: Martes, 21 de Nov., de 12 a 7 p.m. y el miércoles, 22 de Nov., de 12 a 7 p.m. en el Centro Bob Keefer. Necesitan inscribirse a la carrera por adelantado.

Regístrense ahora: eclecticedgeracing.com.

Clásico de Whiffle Ball Celebración del solsticio de invierno Sábado, 2 de Dic., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Centro Bob Keefer $45 por equipo

Pongan en práctica sus años de experiencia jugando al beisbolito de patio. Vengan y únanse a nosotros en la tercera edición anual del Clásico de Whiffle Ball.

Este torneo será un evento de 3 contra 3 carreras completas.

Los equipos competirán en divisiones hasta llegar a la ronda eliminatoria. ¡Uno de los equipos será coronado campeón!

Después del torneo disfruten con nosotros de hot dogs a la parrilla. ¡Registren a su equipo de tres hoy!

Jueves, 21 de Dic. 6-8 p.m.

Dorris Ranch $6 DD (dentro del distrito) $8 FD (fuera del distrito) El solsticio de invierno es el día más corto del año y la noche más larga. A través del tiempo, el solsticio ha sido celebrado por diferentes culturas a través de celebraciones de luz, fiestas y música. Asistan con nosotros al Dorris Ranch para una celebración familiar de luz a fogata, narraciones de cuentos, dulces y manualidades.

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Club de peques

Días sin escuela

$200/mes o $15/día • Disponible en las escuelas primarias de Centennial, Douglas Gardens, Guy Lee, Maple, Mt. Vernon, Page, Ridgeview, Riverbend, Two Rivers-Dos Rios, Thurston y Yolanda.

Grados K-5, Thurston, Centennial y Mt. Vernon. Disfruten de un día completo de bocadillos, manualidades, excursiones y visitas de invitados especiales.

• Cuidado seguro y supervisado • Alfabetización, ciencias y artes • Juegos y deportes para peques activos • Invitados especiales y viajes de natación

Dragones y androides ¡Los androides que estabas buscando! Recorran el mundo de la fantasía desde los dragones antiguos hasta los androides de la era espacial.

Inicio temprano

$60/mes* • Ahora en las escuelas primarias Centennial, Mt. Vernon, Ridgeview, Yolanda y Thurston.

Cuidado antes de las clases para niños en los grados K-5, 7-8:15 a.m. *$35/mes para los estudiantes inscritos para recibir alimentos gratuitos o reducidos

11/29 11/29 11/29

Mie. Mie. Mie.

7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm

Thurston $35 DD/$42 FD Centennial $35 DD/$42 FD Mt. Vernon $35 DD/$42 FD

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Aves, murciélagos y cosas con alas ¡Mira, arriba en el cielo! ¡Sí, es un ave! Echa un vistazo a estas criaturas especiales que pueden hacer lo que nosotros no podemos - ¡volar!

Deportes de Secundaria

11/30 11/30 11/30

Escuelas secundarias Hamlin, Briggs, Agnes Stewart y Thurston Lun.-Jue. , 3:15-4:45 p.m. • $65

Las aventuras del Capitán Underpants

Grados 6-8. Esta liga recreativa, en sociedad con las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield, está abierta a todos los peques, independientemente del nivel de habilidad o capacidad. En un mundo dominado por los deportes competitivos, Willamalane sigue centrado en los fundamentos, el desarrollo de habilidades y el espíritu deportivo.

Jue. 7am-6pm Thurston Jue. 7am-6pm Centennial Jue. 7am-6pm Mt. Vernon

$35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD

¡Tralalala! ¡Únete a George y Harold en sus aventuras con el nuevo superhéroe en calzoncillos!

12/1 12/1 12/1

Vie. Vie. Vie.

7am-6pm Thurston 7am-6pm Centennial 7am-6pm Mt. Vernon

$35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD

Las temporadas tienen seis semanas de duración e incluyen dos semanas de práctica antes de comenzar los juegos. Hay asistencia financiera para aquellos que califiquen. Los horarios varían según la escuela y están sujetos a la disponibilidad de los campos deportivos.

Campamento de invierno

Campo Traviesa — Cross Country 9/25-11/1 Inscripciones a más tardar el 15 de Sept.

Centro Bob Keefer 12/18 Lun. 7am-6pm 12/19 Mar. 7am-6pm 12/20 Mier. 7am-6pm 12/21 Jue. 7am-6pm 12/22 Vie. 7am-6pm 12/26 Mar. 7am-6pm 12/27 Wed. 7am-6pm 12/28 Jue. 7am-6pm 12/29 Vie. 7am-6pm 1/2 Mar. 7am-6pm

Futbol Americano con Banderas 9/25-11/1 Inscripciones a más tardar el 15 de Sept.

Voleibol 9/25-11/1

Inscripciones a más tardar el 15 de Sept.

Baloncesto para niños del sexto grado 11/16-12/14 Inscripciones a más tardar el 27 de Oct. Baloncesto para niñas del sexto grado 11/6-12/14 Inscripciones a más tardar el 27 de Oct.

Conferencias Gratuitas

Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. ¿Quieren saber más sobre Medicare?

Descubran los programas federales y estatales disponibles para ayudar a los beneficiarios de bajos ingresos con los costos de Medicare. Se discutirá la prevención del fraude, los períodos de inscripción y los planes de medicamentos recetados. Necesitan inscribirse por adelantado.

9/21 Vie. 2-3:30pm

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Medicare explicado Mayores de 18 años. Los temas que se incluirán son: períodos de inscripción, cambios de plan, cómo seleccionar el mejor plan para usted, Medicare Supplement y Medicare Advantage Plans. Necesitan inscribirse por adelantado.

10/19 Jue.

2-3pm

15823

Prueba de audición gratuita Audióloga autorizada examinará sus oídos y verificará su umbral de audición. Servicio rápido y sin dolor. ¡Comunique todas sus dudas sobre la audición con la audióloga Annette Lanning!

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15577 15573 15574

15581 15579 15580

Disfruten de las vacaciones de invierno con artes y manualidades, juegos activos, excursiones y mucho más. Elijan los días que vayan de acuerdo con su horario de vacaciones o asistan a todos. $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD $35 DD/$42 FD

para programar su cita.

9/28 Jue. 10/2 Lun.

9am-12pm 1-4pm

15582 15584 15585 15586 15587 15588 15591 15592 15593 15595

certificada, limpiará los aparatos auditivos. No se requiere cita previa.

Conviértanse en Acompañantes de la Tercera Edad

10/16 Lun. 1-3pm

Mayores de 55 años. Ayude a ancianos débiles y personas con discapacidades a mantener una calidad de vida y gane un pequeño sueldo por hora libre de impuestos. Necesitan inscribirse por adelantado.

Mayores de 18 años. ¿Cómo podemos ser más astutos que los estafadores antes de que nos roben el dinero que nos hemos ganado con tanto esfuerzo? La Red de Vigilancia de Fraude de AARP es un recurso gratuito.

Reciban mayor información de Bill Wier, educador de AARP. Necesitan inscribirse por adelantado.

10/5 Jue.

2-3pm

15967

Limpieza gratuita de aparatos auditivos Annette Lanning, audióloga

Vigilancia contra fraudes

12/14 Jue. 2-3pm Gratis 15813

Adults Español Fitness Parks

Splash! en Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 Oleaje de diversiones — ¡todo el año! ¡Salten sobre las olas, deslícense por la resbaladilla y chapoteen en la piscina de los peques! Con piscinas de juego y natación, baloncesto de agua, refrigerios e incluso un spa para adultos, Splash! es diversión bajo techo para toda la familia.

Natación de Verano • Hasta el 5 de Sep.

Natación Especiales

Lun. Mié. Vie.

1-8pm

9/4

Lun.

1-5pm

Mar. y Jue.

1-5pm

9/5

Mar.

1-5pm

Sáb.

1-8pm

11/10

Vie.

1-8pm

Dom.

1-5pm

11/24

Vie.

1-8pm

Natación de Otoño • A partir de 7 de Sep. Lun. y Mié.

6:30-7:30pm*

Vie.

3:30-8pm

Sáb.

1-8pm

Dom.

1-5pm

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Dog obedience 59 Dorris Ranch 15, 17, 72 Driver’s education 39 E

A Active Exercise 48 ADA accommodations 21 Adaptive Recreation 45 Adopt a Park 11 Adult Activity Center 16, 21, 34, 48–52, 69, 73 After-school care 37 Ai Chi 26 ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass 27, 46, 49 Americans with Disabilities Act, 21 Applesauce 56 Aquatics 22-27 Aquatone 26 Art 33, 59-61 Art Partners 33 B Baby Boot Camp Stroller Fitness 48, 51 Babysitter Training 39 Backpacking 40 Ballet 32 Ballroom Dance 55 Basketball 31, 32, 36 beading 57 Belly Dance 55 Best Fit Fitness Coaching 27, 51, 52 Birding 18 Birthday parties 34 Board of Directors 4 Bob Keefer Center 21, 34, 46, 72 Book club 52, 70 Breakfast with Santa 9 C Calligraphy 60 Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park 21, 29, 34 Canning 56 Cheerleading 32, 38 Children's Celebration 12 Chinese 53, 60 Classes on Demand 11, 34. 52 Clearwater Park 15, 17 Climbing & Bouldering 42-43 Computers 64 Cross Country 32 Cycle 48 D Dance 32, 48, 55 Day Trips 62 Deep-Water Exercise 26 Disabilities 21

Early Start 37 Email newsletters 66 Español 74-77 Event calendar 5 Exercise on Your Own 26 Exercise That Feels Good 26 F Fermenting 56 Fight the Blight 67 Fire Starting 40 Fitness 46-47, 48-52 Fitness Center 47 Fitness Coaching 51, 52 fitness passes 46, 49 flag football 38 Folk dance 55 Food and wine 52 FREE Family Climb 7

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Key to class listings 21 kickball 47 Kiddie Pool 22 Kids Club 37 Kids’ Night Out 33

Recreation Swims 23 Registration 20 Rentals and reservations 72-73 Rock & Bop 7, 69 Ruff Park 17 Running 52

taekwondo 35 Tap & Taste 6, 44 T-ball 31 Technology 64, 65, 67 Tennis 32, 47 The Great Costume Swap 6 Thurston Hills Natural Area 15, 16 Traveling Trunk Show 41 TRBO 36 Tumbling 31, 33 Turkey Stuffer 8 Two50 39

L Language 53 Lapidary Shop 61 Lap Swimming 26 Lectures 67-68 Legal assistance 68 LEGO® Winter Break Camps 36 Les Schwab Sports Park 12, 16, 72 Lively Park Pavilions 73 M

Games 66 Gardening 68 Gifts to Parks 18 Gold Medal 4 Golf 32 group exercise 48-52

Makeup 54 Martial arts 35, 52 Marylhurst Park 15 Meadow Park 12, 73 Meditation 41, 53 Meetings 70 Messy Play 31 Middle School Sports 38 Mill Race Path 16 Miniature golf 21, 29, 34 Movies 55 Music 31, 66 My First Dance 32 My First Sports 31

H

N

Halloween Carnival 7 Harvest Party at Dorris Ranch 6 Haunted Hayride 7 Healthy Weight Loss for Life 52 Hip Hop 32 Holiday Marketplace 8 Home Brewing 52 Home décor 60 Homeschool PE Sports Sampler 32 HYDRO-FIT 26

Needle Felting 41, 57 No-school days 36

G

I Inclusion 21 Indie Publishing 54 Island Park Art Gallery 9, 69 Island Park Shelters 73 Italian 53 J Jesse Maine Memorial Park 15 Jewelry 60 Jiu jitsu 35, 52 Junior Cheer 38

O Oil painting 60 Outdoors 40 P P90X 49 Pacific Park 16 Paddle in the Pool! 40 Painting 60 Parks 15-19, 73 Parties 34 Personal Growth 58 PetFest 6 Photo policy 20 Pickleball 14, 47 Playground Sports 47 Preschools 28 Q Quartz Park 17 Quilting 61

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S Salsa 56 Self-publishing 54 Services 70 Sewing 54 Shelters 73 Silver & Fit 49 Silver Sneakers 49 Slim Down Springfield 50 Snow Ball 39 Snowsports 40 Soap Making 56 Soccer 31 Spa 26 Spanish 53 Special events 5–9 Splash! at Lively Park 17, 21, 22, 34, 73, 77 Springfield Christmas Parade 8 Springfield Farmers' Market 7 SpringFilm 9 Springs the squirrel 4, 34 Square dance 55 Stability balls 50 Starfish Swimming 24-25 STEM Beginnings 31 STEM FUNdamentals with LEGO® 33 Strong Bones, Strong Body 50 Support 70 Swim lessons 24–25 Swim team 27

U Urban Homesteading 56 V Volkswalking 52 Volleyball 38, 47 Volunteers 11, 18, 43 W Walking 41, 52 WaterBabies 24 Watercolor 60 Water exercise 26 Waterpark Swims 22 weddings 72 Weight training 49 When I’m in Charge 33 Whiffle Ball Classic 8, 47 Wildish Community Theater 73 Willamalane Giving Tree 9 Willamalane Park Foundation 18, 77 Willamalane Park Swim Center 21, 23, 34, 73 Willamalane Swim Club 27 Winter Break Camp 36 Winter Cabaret 9, 69 Winter Solstice Celebration 9 Wood Carving 61 Wood Shop 61 Y Yoga 51 You & Me 31

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