Willamalane winter 2018

Winter 2018

Hit the Gym Hit the Water

HIT THE TRAIL new ! Thurston Hills

Natural Area: Hike Now, Bike Later

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A Whole New Landscape to Explore

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Special Events

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Parks

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Facilities

Thurston Hills Natural Area opens to the public

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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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Mixing Fitness and Family Sisters join their mother in water workouts

Looking at Preschools?

Find just the right mix of academics, social skills and kid-approved fun

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Event Central

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willamalane.org 541-736-4544

For parties, weddings, meetings and more!

Book your celebration at a Willamalane park

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Board of Directors

Welcome The photograph with Izabelle Hardiman-Richey illustrates the reason I, and so many of our employees, come to work each day. We work to deliver exceptional parks and recreation to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

Marylhurst Park (story, page 16) is our newest park and the latest example of how your support allows us to develop these great places.

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.

In addition to Marylhurst, we completed the Thurston Hills trailhead (story, page 12). The trailhead welcomes visitors to Board President Anne Ballew, left, and the Thurston Hills Natural Area — some Superintendent Vincent Martorello 665 acres of open space, remarkable lend their hands as 6-year-old Izabelle views and newly constructed trails. The Hardiman-Richey cuts the ribbon on Oct. 18 at Marylhurst Park.

Thurston Hills Natural Area has been a vision for this community dating back some 15-20 years, and as a result of your support through the 2012 bond measure, we have been able to bring your community vision to fruition.

Anne Ballew

Denise Bean

Lee Beyer

Greg James

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Vice president

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From all of us at Willamalane, thank you for your ongoing support for our new parks and recreation programs.

Janis Ross

Director

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

Vincent Martorello Superintendent

ON THE COVER Hike now, bike later is the message on the opening of the Thurston Hills Natural Area. The first trails are in at this 665-acre recreation area, but the downhill trail we're building exclusively for mountain bikers will not open until later in the spring.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS PIETSCH

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Administration 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; 29 miles of hiking and biking trails; nine turf and four synthetic sports fields; and 27 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 Ballard, Finance Director 541-736-4034 dania.parent@willamalane.org

Event Calendar

Special Events

MEGGA Hunt, March 31

January 4 SpringFilm: "American Graffiti"

Wildish Theater 12 Humans vs. Zombies

Bob Keefer Center 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Springfield High School

February 1 SpringFilm: "West Side Spring Cling Story" April 28

Wildish Theater 9 Island Park Gallery reception

Adult Activity Center 10 Valentine's Soiree 5 SpringFilm:

Adult Activity Center

"Schindler's List" 24 Spirit of the Mill Race

Wildish Theater

Mill Race Path 13 Island Park Gallery reception

Adult Activity Center 1 SpringFilm: "Singin' in 21 Vineyards & Violins

the Rain"

Adult Activity Center

Wildish Theater 27 Humans vs. Zombies 23 Camp Putt opens

Bob Keefer Center

for spring break 28 Spring Cling 31 MEGGA Hunt

Bob Keefer Center

Lively Park

Spirit of the Mill Race 8K, Feb. 24

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April

10 SpringFilm:

"Forrest Gump"

Wildish Theater 25-27 Les Schwab Classic

Soccer Tournament

Les Schwab Sports Park

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Vineyards & Violins April 21

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register now at willamalane.org two dates !

Humans vs.

Zombies Two50 youth center at Bob Keefer Center $15 per person Two epic games — dodgeball and tag — get gruesome in a survivalist twist big on action.

The goal is survival against a growing zombie horde. When the going gets tough, the tough get pizza, salad and other refreshments. (No brains are on the menu.)

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Spirit of the Mill Race 8K

Friday, April 27, 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.

Booth-Kelly Trailhead, 307 S. 5th St.

Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration

Stride into the history of the Springfield Mill Race on this beautiful 8K run along the new path.

Racers are raving about the trail system, the distance and the unique medals awarded to finishers. Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast after the race!

• Registration: $30 in advance, $35 at packet pickup • T-shirts are $15, and must be ordered by Feb. 14.

• Advance registration ends Thursday, Feb. 22. After this time, participants must register at packet pickup.

• Packet pickup: Friday, Feb. 23, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Booth-Kelly Trailhead.

No dogs permitted. Register online at willamalane.org or eclecticedgeracing.com

Monday, Jan. 15, 1-3:30 p.m.

Springfield High School The celebration of the famous civil rights leader features a student art reception, musical performances, student speeches and more. Students are invited to submit an essay, poem, letter, speech, poster or piece of art.

Talk to your school for details.

Not a Willamalane event.

Valentine’s Day Soirée family dance Saturday, Feb. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Adult Activity Center $10 per person A fun-filled and memorable evening awaits you and your special little someone! At this super-sweet semiformal, enjoy a candy buffet and selfie station, and shake a leg on a dance floor big enough for the whole family.

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Special Events

MEGGA Hunt presented by lithia toyota Saturday, March 31, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Lively Park $6 per child in advance, $8 per child at the gate • Free for those not hunting Hunt for your share of more than 25,000 eggs and prizes!

Participate in games and crafts, and ride on the Willamalane Train. Dance, wiggle and shake to live entertainment. Bring your camera to snap a photo with Hops the Bunny. Beat the crowds and purchase advance tickets online or at any Willamalane facility beginning March 1. This is a rain or shine event.

Noncompetitive hunts take place at the end of the event and are for participants who would benefit from a quieter egg hunt experience. The adaptive hunt is for teens and adults with disabilities.

Allow at least a half hour for parking, shuttle and admission prior to the start of the hunts. Parking is limited; additional spaces available at Thurston High School, 333 58th St., where shuttles will run starting at 9 a.m. The last shuttle will leave Lively Park at 12 p.m.

HUNT TIMES Be prompt!

Age 5 and under....9:45-11 a.m.

Grades K -1..............10:15 a.m. sharp Grades 2-3...............10:45 a.m. sharp Grades 4-5..............11:15 a.m. sharp NONCOMPETITIVE HUNT TIMES Sensory-friendly egg hunt, grades K-2................11:15 a.m.

Sensory-friendly egg hunt, grades 3-5................11:30 a.m.

Adaptive hunt (ages 12+)................11:45 a.m.

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Spring Cling & Day Camp Expo

Showing at Island Park Art Gallery presented by providence health plan

Saturday, April 28, 1-4 p.m.

Bob Keefer Center

STUDENTS OF ELLEN GABEHART

Free! Get a grip on spring at Willamalane’s 33-foot-tall climbing wall.

• Free climbing — gear included!

• Raffles and prizes • Info on summer camps for kids

Exhibit: Through Jan. 25, regular center hours

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

APRONS AND ALBUMS: SOLINI & STACEY Explore silk screening and airbrushing on pop album covers and show posters by artist Kevin Stacey. Then journey back to homemade and handmade with Marissa Solini, also known as “The Apron Artist,” whose oil and watercolor paintings of vintage aprons tell the stories of their past lives.

Exhibit: Jan. 31-March 29, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m.

INNER VISIONS: PAINTINGS

BY KATIE SCHUESSLER Working with the language of dreams and the landscape of consciousness, Schuessler explores vivid color, intuition and healing.

there's more !

First Day of Spring(s) March 20 Springs, our furry, fluffy mascot, says this is his favorite day of the year!

Camp Putt Opens for Spring Break Friday, March 23, 4-7 p.m.

March 24-April 1, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Exhibit: April 4-May 31, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m.

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

Special Events Events

Les Schwab Classic May 25-27 • Les Schwab Sports Park Register online at willamalane.org Add this inaugural 7v7 youth soccer tournament to your Memorial Day weekend schedule. Tournament divisions will be based on school grade; teams of kids in grades 3-8 are eligible.

• 20-minute halves • Four-game guarantee • Awards for all division finalists Sip wine, linger over tables filled with bid-worthy treasures, and enjoy time with friends at Vineyards & Violins.

• No 8 a.m. start times

lithia toyota presents

• Team photos available for families

• Food and beverage vendors on site

Vineyards & Violins Saturday, April 21, 5-8 p.m., Adult Activity Center Reserve online at willamalane.org or call 541-736-4444 $25 in advance, $30 day of event Join us for the 16th annual fundraiser for the Adult Activity Center.

Browse an array of silent auction items, including weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates, golf, entertainment and much more. Violinists will serenade you as you enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine or sparkling cider. All proceeds benefit Willamalane Adult Activity Center programs.

plank town presents

SpringFilm

Bob Keefer Center welcomes the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association Tournament this winter.

Events Coming Soon to Bob Keefer Center Jan. 7

CEVA Volleyball Tournament

Jan. 13-15

Matt Hartner Classic

Jan. 20-21

CEVA Volleyball Tournament

Jan. 28

CEVA Volleyball Tournament

Feb. 3

CEVA Volleyball Tournament

Feb. 10

CEVA Volleyball Tournament

Feb. 17-19

CEVA President’s Day Tournament

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

Feb. 24

Roller Derby Bout

March 2-4

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics

The 2017-18 theme is 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.

March 24-25 Noah Jefferson Tennis Tournament

Jan. 4 Feb. 1 March 1 April 5 May 10

"American Graffiti" "West Side Story" "Singin' in the Rain" "Schindler's List" "Forrest Gump"

April 7

State Gymnastics Meet

April 14

Discover Your Potential With Limb Loss

May 5

Bellies, Birth and Babies Expo

May 12

Peace Health Safety Fair

May 19-20

Lane County Home Building Association Home Show

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STAFF PICKS You can count on Willamalane staff members to know all the best places to walk, work out or just to relax. Some of their favorites: "The best workout ever: Bouncing around the orchards at Dorris Ranch!"

— Springs, Willamalane mascot

“I love biking on the Middle Fork and Mill Race paths. The paths are smooth and well maintained and that makes it great for road biking. Because I am on a path I do not have to deal with traffic but instead get to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as I work out!”

— Brandon Lemcke, aquatics supervisor "I enjoy pickup basketball open gyms. It’s fun to drop in, meet new people and have a friendly, competitive game of hoops. It’s convenient because I can get my cardio in there, and then add on some strength training right afterward in the fitness center.

— Ryan Taxara, early childhood and youth program manager

A big thanks to our community partners for their support of the 2017 Haunted Hayride!

Thanks to Our Volunteer Groups 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: Starbucks Target Kohl’s Sheldon High School National Honor Society Springfield High School National Honor Society Willamette High School National Honor Society Marist High School Sigma Kappa, University of Oregon Pi Kappa Alpha, University of Oregon Epperson Orthodontics Identity Dance Springfield Dance Friends of Ruff Park Frontier Girls Eugene-Springfield Mossbacks The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Springfield wards Salvation Army

K N A TH OU! Y

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volunteer now 541-736-4039

'Dead'-icated Volunteer Helps Out for the Kids Rowena Miller is one of our star volunteers!

She's worked with us regularly over the past six years, focusing on events that serve the children in our community. Her favorite events are PetFest, Halloween Carnival and Haunted Hayride.

“I love working Haunted Hayride and interacting with all the kids,” said Rowena, who played one of the troubled travelers at Lulu's Dead and Breakfast in the most recent production.

“Volunteering at Willamalane is great because they're a wonderful organization and they do so much for kids and seniors,” she said.

Thanks for all your dedicated service, Rowena!

Rowena Miller starred as one of the troubled travelers at Lulu's Dead and Breakfast during Haunted Hayride.

It's one of her favorite events!

A big thanks to our community partners for their support of the 2017 Turkey Stuffer 5K!

Volunteers Seeking Event Volunteers Feb 10: Valentine’s Day Soiree Feb 24: Spirit of the Mill Race 8K March 31: MEGGA Hunt April 28: Spring Cling and Day Camp Expo April 21: Vineyards and Violins

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. For information on upcoming trail and park work parties, contact Mavis Sanchez at mavis.sanchez@ willamalane.org or 541-736-4039.

K N A H T YOU! presented by

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First Trails Open at 665-acre Thurston Hills Natural Area

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ITH 665 ACRES of natural area to enjoy, it’s easy to dream big about what the future holds for Thurston Hills Natural Area. Our first big achievement? Several miles of trails complete with a trailhead.

rooted in history

the trails The newest trails begin at the new trailhead at 7575 McKenzie Highway. The trailhead features a parking area, walkways, lighting, restrooms, a bike wash station, and an informational kiosk that will help you navigate your adventure.

From the trailhead, you’ll embark on the North Access Trail, a 2-mile route with a compacted gravel surface. The North Access Trail steadily climbs the north-facing slope of the hills through conifer forests.

Gradual switchbacks lead to a junction with the 1.3-mile natural surface Spine Trail.

“We call it the Spine Trail because it traverses a steep, rocky ridge in the upper portion of the natural area,” said Willamalane Natural Resources Planner Fraser MacDonald. “It makes for a beautiful, lush hike.”

At the south side of the natural area, off Bob Straub Parkway, visitors can walk or

Austin Larson tries out the bike wash station at Thurston Hills Natural Area. The park will open to mountain bikers later in the season. hike the 3.4-mile Thurston Hills Multi-use Path. This path, formerly known as the Weyerhaeuser Haul Road, is mostly paved but rough in spots.

natural habitats The variety of habitats here — including prairie and oak savanna, bluffs, oak woodlands, rock cliffs and outcrops, springs and conifer forests — are home to an observed 33 plant species and 38 animal species. These include nine Oregon Conservation Strategy plant and animal species, which have been identified by the state as species of

particular interest and priority for conservation efforts.

No threatened or endangered species live within the natural area, but sensitive rare species have been spotted, such as wayside aster and slender campion.

Western bluebirds, chipping sparrows, slender-billed nuthatches and Lewis’ woodpeckers make their homes in the oak and prairie habitat.

Western gray squirrels, which may be a familiar fixture in backyards, prefer the continuous canopy of oak woodlands to dangerous roads.

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413 ACRES ALTON BAKER PARK 665 ACRES THURSTON HILLS NATURAL AREA

community partners Thurston Hills Natural Area is an exciting new location for hikers and mountain bikers to explore. Our regional moun-

ACRES OF ADVENTURE

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When visitors enter Thurston Hills Natural Area through the trailhead and journey along the North Access Trail, they are traversing what was known as the Gray Jaqua property. This area was settled around 1855.

Willamalane, in partnership with the city of Springfield, purchased the entire Gray Jaqua property in 2012.

A state-designated Community Forest occupies land to the southwest of the Gray Jaqua property. This was established as Oregon’s first Community Forest with the intention of protecting the land from development and preserving it for the educational and recreational enjoyment of the community.

To the south and west of the Community Forest are two conservation easements purchased by Willamalane in 2013 and 2014. The acquisition was partially funded by the Bonneville Power Administration as part of a program to mitigate the effects of dam operations.

ParksEvents Willamalane Checks Off Boxes on Bond To-do List

thurston hills natural area

With the development of Thurston Hills Natural Area, Willamalane nears the end of a successful string of park and facility projects funded by a bond measure voters passed in 2012. "Voters trusted us with $20 million to expand trails and preserve parkland, and Willamalane delivered," said Superintendent Vincent Martorello.

New parks ü Mill Race Path ü Pacific Park ü Quartz Park ü Marylhurst Park

"Everyone is super stoked for this — the whole mountain biking community."

— Misha Fuller, Disciples of Dirt mountain biking club

tain biking community has helped with the construction of the area in a big way — more than 60 people have contributed over 600 volunteer hours of labor and professional knowledge so far. Our biggest partner has been Disciples of Dirt, a Eugene mountain bike club whose members are known throughout the Pacific

Northwest as excellent stewards of local trails.

“It’s stunning that we have mountain biking opportunities coming right into town,” said Peter O’Toole, trail work coordinator for Disciples of Dirt. “We’ve been interested in developing trails in urban areas for two decades, and we’re incredibly pleased to

partner with Willamalane to make this happen.”

"Everyone is super stoked for this — the whole mountain biking community," said Misha Fuller, a Disciples of Dirt member.

There’s more to come.

Willamalane has several more miles of trail planned — including a mountain bike-only downhill trail and others that hikers can use to explore this beautiful natural asset.

Improvements ü Les Schwab Sports Park ü Clearwater Park ü Gamebird Park community garden ü Ruff Park ü Island Park ü Splash! at Lively Park ü Adult Activity Center Still to come: Additional improvements to Dorris Ranch, Les Schwab Sports Park, Island Park and Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area. See map, page 14

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Projects at this historic park include a new restroom, signage and entrance improvements.

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7 Marylhurst Park Willamalane constructed a new neighborhood park at 18th and H streets.

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Willamalane built two new trails and installed a disc golf course.

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Willamalane partnered with Springfield Public Schools on a new park that will serve as a playground for a future school. completed ✓

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Willamalane made significant energy conservation upgrades to the 26-year-old wave pool in 2013. completed ✓

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Marylhurst Park, at the corner of 18th and H streets, is a small park where kids can play and neighbors can gather.

New Park Nurtures Neighborhood Vibe you can find Springfield's

newest park tucked into a quarter-acre lot at the corner of 18th and H streets. This mini park is big on impact: It features three playground elements, along with a playing surface comprised of soft, engineered wood fiber. Newly planted shade trees, a grassy play area, benches and bike racks provide an attractive gathering place.

“This park demonstrates how a simplistic, innovative design can turn a small, rarely used quarter-acre lot into a vibrant neighborhood gathering place,” said Willamalane Superintendent Vincent Martorello. “Large

expanses of land are not always available, or needed, to create a community park.

There is always a place for smaller neighborhood parks that are simple in design, but large in impact.”

Marylhurst Park neighborhood residents voted on various design concepts.

When the results were tabulated, the clear choice voiced by neighbors was to develop a park with a children’s play area that would encourage exercise and activities.

Funding for the park, totaling around $111,000 for construction costs, came out of bond measure funds approved by voters in 2012.

Oak Woodland Restoration Makes Room for Wildlife next time you wan-

der the Gary Walker Trail System at Dorris Ranch, turn your gaze skyward. You might notice a lot more sky peeking through the canopy, filtering in where invasive species have been removed.

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

This included removing

trees that had moved in on the native white 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.

For now, you'll see sky above the trails. Give the oaks a few years to spread their crowns, and watch as the birds and squirrels make their homes in the branches.

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Natural Resources Planner Fraser MacDonald helped plan the new course at Clearwater Park. "It's been fun coming out with my buddies and enjoying the quiet park and fresh air," he says.

Disc Golf Fits Park to a Tee

Try New Course at Clearwater Park

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welcomes disc golf fans everywhere to play on the new 12-acre, nine-hole golf course. This is Springfield's first disc golf course, filling a need for a popular activity in Willamalane's park system.

“Disc golf is a very popular and growing sport, and the public identified the need for a new course in the community. We’ve since responded to that feedback and we’re now excited to offer this new recreational opportunity, while still retaining the natural beauty and integrity of the park,” said Fraser MacDonald, Willamalane’s natural resources planner.

The course is designed around the existing natural area, topography and habitats, while also keeping the safety of other park users in mind.

Hole No. 1 starts just north of the Middle Fork Path trailhead, with the course opening up to a large grassy area lined with mature trees, which add challenge, variety and scenery. The layout was also designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels, including beginner to intermediate levels. The course is now open to the public throughout the year, with play based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parks Parks

explore mor e at willamalane.org

Willamalane Parks

Fluffy white false Solomon's seal mingles with larkspur at Dorris Ranch. Look for both in May at Dorris Ranch.

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

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Willamalane Park and Recreation District, winner of the 2016 National Gold Medal Award 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 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

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.

Kelly Butte Park/Overlook 937 Summit Blvd.

Adopt a Park

Marylhurst Park 859 18th St.

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.

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 7575 McKenzie Highway 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 a 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.

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 14.

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 yourself or your child photographed, contact the main office or a staff member for additional paperwork.

Fees and Refunds Fees are due at time of registration. Refunds must be requested three working days prior to the start of an activity.

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Look who's registering online! Springs knows that the best way to sign up for a class is to do it right away, before the class is full!

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 at the number below.

•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 with 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 20

Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park 4006 Franklin Blvd.

541-852-4653 campputt.com campputt@willamalane.org LTD routes: EmX 27, 85, 98 Opening March 23!

LTD routes: 13, 18 See page 21

Adult Activity Center 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 See page 68

Key to Class Listings Beginning Bike Maintenance

Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation

All ages. Just in time for May is Bike Month! Get your bike ready to hit the trails this spring with a few tips from knowledgeable staff.

250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544 willamalane@willamalane.org

Bob Keefer Center 4/28 Sa 12-1pm

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 44

$13 ID/$15 OD

16897

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 14.

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

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Splash! at Lively Park

Waterpark Swims Winter Waterpark Swims Starting Jan. 3 M&W

6-7:30pm*

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

F

4-8pm

Sa

1-8pm

Su

1-5pm

Special Waterpark Swims 12/26-30

Tu-Sa

1-8pm

12/31

Su

1-5pm

1/1-2

M-Tu

1-5pm

1/15

M

1-7:30pm

Spring Break Waterpark Swims 3/24

Sa

1-8pm

3/25

Su

1-5pm

3/26-30

M-F

12-8pm

3/31

Sa

1-8pm

4/1

Su

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

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

6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 splash@willamalane.org • facebook.com/SplashLivelyPark 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.

Questions? The Welcome Desk is open: 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Water play is fun any time of year, but winter days at the warm, indoor Kiddie Pool are a special joy. Win-

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Winter hours, starting Jan. 3 MW 8:30am-5:30pm TuTh 8am-8pm F 8:30am-3pm Spring Break Kiddie Pool, 3/26-30 M-F 8:30-11:30am $4.25/child ID, $5 OD Parents are free! Rate not available during waterpark swims.

Aquatics

look us up at willamalane.org

Recreation Swims Regular Winter Hours Starting Jan. 3

Saturdays

1-3pm

Recreation Swim Admission Single

$3.25 ID $4 OD

10-punch pass

$26 ID

All ages

$32 OD

Adult & Child Swim 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.

Adult & Child Swim Admission

A water exercise class works out at Willamalane Park Swim Center. Exercising in water helps relieve the stress on joints, and the water's resistance helps swimmers gain strength. Participants also find Willamalane's classes are a great way to make friends!

Adult & child

$5 ID $5.50 OD

Additional child

$2.50 ID $2.75 OD

Additional adult

$2.50 ID $2.75 OD

Closures

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

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

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.

1/1

Holidays

1/13

Swim meet

2/9-10

Swim meet

3/4

Closed 11am-3pm

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Swim Lessons 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

Starfish lessons for kids! Willamalane offers the nationally accredited Starfish SwimmingÂŽ 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

6-6:30pm

5:10-5:40pm

Session Dates and Fees No. of classes

In-district fee

Out-of-district fee

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Willamalane Park Swim Center 1/8-24 No class 1/15

5

$27

$35

1/29-2/21

8

$44

$56

2/26-3/21

8

$44

$56

4/2-25

8

$44

$56

SATURDAYS Willamalane Park Swim Center 1/6-2/3 No class 1/13

4

$22

$28

Private and Semi-private Lessons

2/17-3/17

5

$27

$35

4/7-28

4

$22

$28

Ages 3-12

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Splash! at Lively Park

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.

1/9-25

6

$33

$42

1/30-2/22

8

$44

$56

2/27-3/22

8

$44

$56

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

4/3-26

8

$44

$56

TEEN AND ADULT LESSONS, page 26

Swim Lessons Save Lives Thanks to our generous sponsor for their support of Willamalane's fourth-grade swim lessons

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Aquatics Swim Lessons

register now at willamalane.org

Starfish Swim School DUCKLINGS Age 3

SWIM SCHOOL Ages 4-12

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

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WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER | Saturdays 9am 9:35am 10:10am 11am 11:35am

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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.

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4:35pm 5:10pm 6pm 6:35pm

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

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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

9:35am 10:10am 11am 11:35am

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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.

4:35pm 5:10pm 6pm 6:35pm

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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.

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.

SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK | Tu & Th 4pm

Ages 4-12

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

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER | Saturdays 9am

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

SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK | Tu & Th 4pm

Age 3

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.

The Green level works on cleanup and endurance of the

strokes learned in previous levels, as well as associated flip turns and open turns. Dives may be introduced at Willamalane Park Swim Center. Prerequisite: completion of Stroke School Yellow/Blue or approval through evaluation.

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Fit in the Family Terri Bowden, left, Ila Bye, Sherry Kleman and Lindy Lindbloom enjoy swimming twice a week at Willamalane Park Swim Center.

Workouts Spell Wellness for Two Generations of Women WHAT BEGAN AT SCHOOL SWIMMING LESSONS nearly five decades ago has blossomed into a lifetime of fitness, fun and family ties at Willamalane Park Swim Center.

Sisters Terri Bowden and Lindy Lindbloom swim every Tuesday and Thursday, along with their 83-year-old mother, Ila Bye, and friend Sherry Kleman, 62. Often Loretta Macauley, Kleman's 89-year-old mother, joins them as well.

“Sometimes we go to the deep pool with life jackets, and sometimes we're in the shallow pool,” said Bowden, 62. “It's a really fun way to exercise easily without hurting your bones and joints.”

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also a great way to stay social. “We meet a lot of other mothers and daughters and make friends with people who are here,” Bowden said. “Then we get in the hot tub and relax, and sometimes after that we go to lunch. It's just a really fun experience where we get some good exercise and have a blast with everybody.”

Bowden and Lindbloom started swimming at Willamalane Park Swim Center when they were kids as part of their elementary education. Decades later, the pool offers a welcome routine for the group.

“This has brought us closer together,” Bowden said. “We have laughs together. We know when we can be together, and we look forward to it.”

Aquatics Fitness

Post-surgery Success Leads Student to Become an Instructor Water fitness instructor Flo DeLaney has been an active swimmer since she was 7 years old. But only after a knee replacement did she discover that swimming can be more than horizontal motion across the water — you can also get a good workout moving vertically.

“I did my rehab here at Willamalane after my surgery,” said Flo, 65. “You can do stuff in the water that there's no way you can do on land.”

After training her body to walk on her new knee, Flo needed to build back her aerobic After knee replacement surstrength. “All I gery, Flo DeLaney regained her had to do was go strength through core-building vertical,” she said. water fitness classes. Now, she “It's about stabilizteaches HYDRO-FIT on Fridays. ing your trunk and strengthening your core.”

Flo kept to the water as she developed her aerobic strength, attending water fitness classes such as Deep-water Exercise and HYDRO-FIT®.

“For the last five years, I've stabilized my core and exercised all my joints and muscles in the freedom I find in the water,” she said. “And when you love something, you want to turn it around and teach it to other people.”

Join Flo and the water fitness team to experience the difference water makes in your workout! See page 26.

“When you love something, you want to turn it around and teach it to other people.”

— Flo DeLaney

Terri Bowden, left, Sherry Kleman and Lindy Lindbloom say they meet other mothers and daughters in fitness classes.

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download a calendar at willamalane.org

Water Fitness Lap Swimming

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.

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 right.

SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK

Deep-water Exercise

M, W

6:30am-7:30pm

Tu Th F

6:30am-8pm Not available 3:30-5:30pm through Feb. 15

Saturday

1-8pm

Sunday

1-5pm

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

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER M-Th

5:30am-3:30pm

Friday

5:30am-3:30pm

Saturday

7am-3pm

Sunday

n/a

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.

6:45-8:30pm

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

Exercise That Feels Good 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

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.

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.

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

HYDRO-FIT®

Sa

1-8pm

Sa

7am-3pm

Su

1-5pm

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.

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)

$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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Willamalane Park Swim Center MWF Willamalane Park Swim Center TuTh

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

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

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

Ai Chi 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

Scheduled Closures WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER

1/1

Holiday

1/13

Swim meet

2/9-10

Swim meet

3/4

Closed 11am-3pm

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

Aquatics Fitness

Willamalane Swim Club 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.

Contact us today to schedule a FREE 5-day Pre-swim Team trial. willamalaneswimclub.org • 541-357-8665

BUY YOUR PASS, GET ALL THIS: • Fitness center • Group exercise classes • Water fitness classes • Exercise on Your Own • Lap swims • Open gym • Spa

ALLFI ACCESS

TNES PA S S S

ALL-ACCESS FITNESS PASS BEST VALUE! 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.

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

Building Social Skills in a Nurturing Environment When the Johnson family began their search for a preschool for their daughter, Sidney, they looked for safety, affordability and a place where she could grow and learn with other children.

"Having a place that was very safe was important to me, and somewhere where she would have a lot of fun," says mom Robin Johnson.

"She's always bringing home artwork and talking about how much fun she's having, how much she loves school, how much she loves her teachers."

limited openings

Register Now! Preparing Kids for Kindergarten, and Beyond Research shows that children who attend preschool do better in their academic careers. Willamalane staff members are trained to understand the ways in which young children learn.

Willamalane preschools serve kids ages 3-5, both part time and full time. With five options to choose from, we’re sure there’s a Willamalane preschool that’s right for your child.

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*

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

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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Kids You & Me

My First Sports For Babies, Toddlers — and Parents, Too!

For preschoolers! Parent participation is required in these introductions to athletics. Each participant receives a medal!

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.

Basketball Ages 3-5. Teach your child experience how fun basketball can be! In this class, parents help their kids learn a variety of basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, running and agility.

You & Me: STEM Beginnings Ages 18-36 months. Prepare for preschool! Explore early science, technology, engineering, and math stations with your toddler. Bonus: The group environment helps kids develop social skills with peers.

2/7-28 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 16596 2/7-28 W 5:30-6:30pm $39 ID/$48 OD 16597

Soccer

Bob Keefer Center 1/9-1/30 Tu 10-10:45am $29 ID/$35 OD 16965 3/6-3/20 Tu 10-10:45am $22 ID/$25 OD 16966

You & Me: Messy Play

Toddlers and young kids sing, move and share the joy of music with their caregivers in Music Together classes at Willamalane. Join us for two free intro classes on Jan. 12 and 13!

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 and tactile learning as they interact with safe, nontoxic and edible products. Come dressed for a messy good time!

Bob Keefer Center 1/10-1/31 W 3/7-3/21 W

Music Together®

Ages 3-5. Does your child love to run and kick balls? Get involved in their introduction to soccer! This program will focus on skills including kicking, dribbling, trapping, throwing, running and agility.

3/7-28 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 16598 3/7-28 W 5:30-6:30pm $39 ID/$48 OD 16599

T-Ball

Ages 6-36 months. Bounce, throw and kick! Children get moving, develop independence and learn cooperation skills through group games and activities.

Ages birth-6 years.

Each child participates at his or her own developmental level while singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing or exploring instruments.

Caregivers join the fun!

Bob Keefer Center 2/6-2/27 Tu 4/3-4/24 Tu

Bob Keefer Center 1/12 and 1/13 F, Sa FREE INTROS

10-10:45am

4/4-25 W 10-11am $39 ID/$48 OD 16600

You & Me: Sensory Play

1/19-3/23 F $119 ID/$145 OD

10-10:45am 16977

4/4-25 W 5:30-6:30pm $39 ID/$48 OD 16601

Ages 6-36 months. Explore a new, sensory-rich environment each week in classes packed with early science concepts such as light, color, water and sound.

1/20-3/24 Sa 10-10:45am $119 ID/$145 OD 16978

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

$29 ID/$35 OD 16967 $22 ID/$25 OD 16968

You & Me: Bubbles, Balls and Beanbags

Bob Keefer Center 2/7-2/28 W 4/4-4/25 W

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

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

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

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You & Me: Romp and Roll Ages 6-36 months. Kids move up, down and through as they learn to follow directions in a group setting. Our wacky obstacle course is set up in a different way each week, presenting new challenges to busy young bodies.

Bob Keefer Center 1/11-2/1 Th 2/8-3/1 Th 3/8-3/22 Th 4/5-4/26 Th

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

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

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Ages 3-5. Backyard T-ball is a blast — get your child started early! Join your child in learning T-ball skills such as throwing, catching, batting, and running/agility

Dance 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. Parent participation is not required in dance.

1/30-3/6 Tu 4-4:45pm $49 ID/$59 OD 16589 4/3-5/8 Tu 4-4:45 pm $49 ID/$59 OD 16590

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Spirit and athleticism are on full display when the kids in Youth Cheer take to the gym floor. Kids learn tumbling, jumping and teamwork.

Cheerleading ​

Dance

Tumbling

Minis Cheer

Ballet

My First Tumble

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 program shirt.

Ages 7-10. Watch your dancer grow in grace and poise 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 work on improving technique and rhythm.

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. Each participant receives a medal!

1/30-3/6 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (stage area) 1/9- 2/1 Tu Th 4-5pm $89 ID/$107 OD 17057

4/3-5/8 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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3/6- 4/5 TuTh 4-5pm $89 ID/$107 OD 17058 ​

Ages 7-10. Get funky and gain confidence in an energetic, funfilled class! Dancers learn twosteps, beginning breakdancing and finger-tutting for improved coordination, rhythm and an allaround great time.

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 program shirt. No class 3/26, 3/28.

Hip Hop

1/30-3/6 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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4/3-5/8 Tu $49 ID/$59 OD

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Thurston Middle School, 6300 Thurston Road (stage area) 1/8-2/5 MW 4-5 pm $89 ID/$107 OD 17059 3/5-4/11 MW 4-5pm $89 ID/$107 OD 17060

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Bob Keefer Center 1/29-3/5 M 4/2-5/7 M

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

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

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Tumblebugs Tumbling 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.

Bob Keefer Center 2/1-3/8 Th 4/5-5/10 Th 1/31-3/7 W 4/4-5/9 W 2/3-3/10 Sa 4/7-5/12 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 1/31-3/7 W 4/4-5/9 W 2/3-3/10 Sa 4/7-5/12 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

Kids

register now at willamalane.org 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 1/31-3/7 W 4/4-5/9 W 2/3-3/10 Sa 4/7-5/12 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 2/1-3/8 4/5-5/10

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

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

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Homeschool class, ages 6-10 2/1-3/8 Th 10-11am 4/5-5/10 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, round-off 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, front handspring tumbling, and begin to work progressions towards the back tuck and front tuck. Students are expected to have experience with these skills prior to class.

Bob Keefer Center 2/1-3/8 Th 4/5-5/10 Th

6-7pm 6-7pm

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

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After-school Sports Willamalane Youth Basketball Clinic Grades 3-5. Dribble, shoot and score! 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.

3-4pm $45 1/16-2/20 1/17-2/21 1/18-2/22

Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays

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

Willamalane Youth Soccer Clinic Grades K-2. Go straight from school to soccer! This six-week clinic is all about building a lifelong love of the sport in the convenience of their own school sports fields. 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.

3-4pm $45 3/6-4/17 3/7-4/18 3/8-4/19

Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays

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

Willamalane Youth Track and Field Grades 3-5. Get a taste of the track and field world! Coaches work with kids on six different events during this six-week clinic. Class

Parents help kids get a head start on tumbling skills in My First Tumble, offered Monday mornings at 10 a.m. registration also includes entry into the Willamalane Youth Track and Field Meet at Thurston High School track on Wednesday, May 30, at 5 p.m. (No transportation provided.) Participants receive a T-shirt.

Meet after school by the Kids Club program. No program on noschool days. Limited to 12 students per school.

3-4pm $45 4/24-5/29 Tuesdays 4/25-5/30 Wednesdays 4/26-5/31 Thursdays

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

TGA Golf and Tennis Grades K-5. TGA introduces the lifelong sports of golf and tennis at a young age in the convenient setting of your child’s elementary school.

Dedicated coaches help students develop skills and a passion for golf or tennis while using the sports as a vehicle for delivering STEM concepts 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.

Golf Thurston

Yolanda

Walterville

Ridgeview

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Tennis Thurston

Yolanda

Walterville

Ridgeview

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register now at willamalane.org

ATA Martial Arts May’s Martial Arts focuses on creating a safe, inviting atmosphere and emphasizes using taekwondo for self-defense only. All classes held at 138 S. 32nd St. (next to Pizza Hut across the parking lot from Bob Keefer Center). Visit MaysMartialArts.com or call 541-525-0282 for information.

Instructors: RB and Amanda May. $35 new student fee to be paid at first class. Fees are charged monthly, although the number of classes in each particular month may vary. Cancellations and holidays will be scheduled by May's Martial Arts.

Taekwondo: Tiny Tigers

Kids can piece together LEGO masterpieces at a February Kids' Night Out and in a series of classes in schools.

Kids' Picks Ages 4-11. We’ve got date night covered! Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy foosball, pool, games, or arts and crafts inside Two50 youth center. Be sure they bring athletic shoes if they prefer to run out energy on the courts. Have peace of mind knowing that your kids are not only having a blast, but are also in good hands. Light snack provided.

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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new! 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.

Get all this in the convenience of your school.

Ridgeview Thurston Riverbend Douglas Gardens Yolanda Two Rivers Guy Lee Maple

1/22-2/26 M 1/23-2/27 Tu 1/24-2/28 W 1/25-3/1 Th 3/5-4/16 M 3/6-4/17 Tu 3/7-4/18 W 3/8-4/19 Th

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

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When I’m in Charge Ages 8-11. The thought of leaving kids home alone can fill a parent with unease. How should they answer the phone? What if the doorbell rings? What about Internet safety? This course provides kids the training they need to respond to a variety of situations when direct parent supervision is unavailable. Participants role-play personal safety scenarios and learn basic first aid.

Two50 at Bob Keefer Center 3/3 Sa 1-3pm 5/19 Sa 1-3pm

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St. Ongoing MW 5:10-5:55pm Ongoing TuTh 3:30-4:15pm

$70 ID/$84 OD per month $70 ID/$84 OD per month

Taekwondo: Youth Open Basic

Kids’ Night Out

Two50 at Bob Keefer Center 1/26 F LEGO Party 2/16 F Pizza Party 3/16 F Sports Party 4/20 F Dance Party

Ages 4-6. Youngsters learn the basics of taekwondo in Tiny Tigers.

Each month, instructors build new and exciting lessons around different taekwondo positions and character traits. Students as young as 4 enjoy the interactive curriculum and engaging class structure.

Essential character traits are woven throughout the course.

$25 ID/$30 OD $25 ID/$30 OD

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Ages 7+. Students learn the basics of taekwondo through fun and interactive activities. Character lessons such as discipline, integrity, respect and loyalty are woven throughout the learning of the sport.

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St. Ongoing MW 6:50-7:30pm Ongoing TuTh 4:20-5:05pm

$70 ID/$84 OD per month $70 ID/$84 OD per month

Superhero Jiu Jitsu Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy is proud to be a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu affiliate. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu is a nogi, MMA-based style of jiu jitsu. Enjoy jiu jitsu at a facility designed for the sport.

Jiu Jitsu: Lil Superheroes Ages 4-14. Our Lil Superheroes class is based on creating a safe, fun, and energetic atmosphere for your child to learn and grow into a disciplined athletic martial artist. A wide age range of 4-14 years old creates a great opportunity for older children to become more like teachers as they learn and grow themselves.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. January MThF 5:15-6pm February MThF 5:15-6pm March MThF 5:15-6pm April MThF 5:15-6pm

$68 ID/$82 OD $68 ID/$82 OD $68 ID/$82 OD $68 ID/$82 OD

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

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. January MWThF 6-7pm February MWThF 6-7pm March MWThF 6-7pm April MWThF 6-7pm

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

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new! Jiu Jitsu: Lil Superhero Energy Zapper Ages 2-5. Got a little one with energy to burn? Exercise to the speed of ZAP in this upbeat, electric class. Sample everything from ribbon dancing, relay-style exercise, balance-building movement, tug of war and more!

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. January Tu 11-11:45am $38 February Tu 11-11:45am $38 March Tu 11-11:45am $38 April Tu 11-11:45am $38

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Kids

Willamalane Kids Club FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND QUALITY CARE. These are just a few of the reasons parents choose Willamalane's Kids Club and Early Start programs.

• Kids Club after-school care for kids in grades K-5, Monday-Friday, 2:45-6 p.m. Our program features games and sports for active kids, plus literacy, science and the arts.

Early Start

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

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

Easy Payment Options

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

• $200/month or $15/day • Sibling discounts • Early release care • No-school-day care available for extra fee

Join Today! willamalane.org • 541-736-4544

• Only $60/month.* Fee includes breakfast

*$35/month for kids registered for free or reduced meals Want Early Start at your school? Call 541-736-4522 to add your name to the interest list.

register now at willamalane.org

Skyhawks Multi-sport Camp Skyhawks multi-sport programs are tailored to your child’s age and skill level while teaching life lessons such as respect and teamwork. Mini-Hawk® programs give children age 4-7 years a fun and positive first step into athletics, while older boys and girls ages 7-12 years will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport.

Bob Keefer Center Ages 4-7 (basketball, soccer, baseball) 3/26-30 M-F 9-12pm

$119

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Ages 7-12 (basketball, soccer, flag football) 3/26-30 M-F 9-3pm $159

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Kids in two age groups get a taste of soccer, basketball and more in Skyhawks Multi-sport Camp, scheduled over spring break.

No-school Days

Choose your days or attend them all. Participants are split into age-appropriate groups.

When school is out, Willamalane steps in with activities for kids of all ages. No-school days for 2018 are Feb. 1 (middle schools only), Feb. 2, March 9 and March 26-30.

Grades K-5 Enjoy a full day of activities at one of three sites — Thurston Elementary, Centennial and Mt. Vernon elementary schools. Snacks, crafts, field trips and visits from special guests are included in fees.

Souper Bowl

Bob Keefer Center 3/26 M 3/27 Tu 3/28 W 3/29 Th 3/30 F

7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm

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

Total Release Basketball Spring Break Camp Grades 3-12. Amp up your spring break with skills and drills in five fun-filled sessions featuring prizes and games. Each day we focus on a skill area along with innovative ball handling drills to help bring each athlete’s skills to the next level.

Bob Keefer Center 3/27 One-on-one Moves and Ball Handling 3/28 Shooting and Ball Handling 3/29 Perimeter Defense and Scoring 3/30 Finishes at the Rim and Ball Handling

Tu W Th F

9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm

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

Make warm, tasty soup and participate in football-related activities as we celebrate our favorite things about winter.

Middle School

2/2 2/2 2/2

No-school Day: Learn to Ski or Snowboard

F F F

7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm

Thurston Centennial Mt. Vernon

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

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A Troll’s Life In this "Trolls"-inspired no-school day, you’ll find your happy place and have a colorful time full of friends, laughter and music.

3/9 3/9 3/9

F F F

7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm

Thurston Centennial Mt. Vernon

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

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Spring Break Camp Keep busy during your week off from school with a variety of activities from arts and crafts to group games, swimming and field trips. Experienced staff keep kids safe, active and engaged.

Ages 12+. Discover the beauty and fun of the mountains in winter!

This package includes rentals, a two-hour lesson and an Easy Rider lift ticket at Hoodoo Ski Area. We’ll do the driving; bring a friend and learn together! Bring a sack lunch or purchase food on-site. Dress for winter weather.

Meet at Bob Keefer Center 2/1 Th 7am-5pm

$69 ID/ $78 OD

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No-school Day: Snow Mania!

Ages 12+. Make your no-school day a SNOW DAY! With activities ranging from snowshoeing to fort building, we will spend all day in the snow. Please bring a sack lunch, water and clothing appropriate for winter weather conditions.

Meet at Bob Keefer Center 2/2 F 8:30am-5:30pm

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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 and outdoor patio overlooking the Willamette River and Island Park.

Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park 541-852-GOLF (4653) Opening March 23 • One-hour rental at Party Place • One 18-hole round of golf per guest (12 max.)

• Free return ticket for guest of honor • 10% discount on Roaring Rapids Pizza delivered to Party Place • Cleanup Party fee: $75 For additional guests: • 11 and under ... $4.75 per guest • Adults ... $5.75 per guest • Seniors (55+) ... $5 per guest • Students/military ... $5.25 per guest

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.

• Jewelry making • Stage makeup 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

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

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Two50 Grades 6-8. Boasting a collection of gaming centers, pool and even a giant movie screen, Two50 is activity central for middle-schoolers.

Membership is always FREE, and a Two50 card even gets you savings on middle school dances.

Come find us hanging out in our own space at Bob Keefer Center!

250 S. 32nd St., inside Bob Keefer Center 541-736-4083 Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:15-6 p.m.

Play soccer, basketball and track in Willamalane's Middle School Sports Program.

Early release hours: 1:30-6 p.m.

Middle School Sports Hamlin, Briggs, Agnes Stewart and Thurston middle schools 3:15-4:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday • $65 Grades 6-8. This recreational league, a partnership with Springfield Public Schools, is open to all kids, regardless of skill level or ability. In a world dominated by competitive sports, Willamalane remains focused on fundamentals, skill development and 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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

SEASON

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7th-8th-grade Boys Basketball

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7th-8th-grade Girls Basketball

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3/5-4/19

$65

Soccer

4/20

4/23-5/31

$65

Track

4/27

4/30-5/31

$65

No-school day hours: 1-4 p.m., excluding winter and spring breaks See Two50 calendar for closure dates.

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 more details on daily activities.

Two50 Transportation Need a ride to Two50? The Two50 bus picks up students after school on a rotating basis.

This service is only available for active members with completed permission slips. Bus operates on a first-come first-served basis. Schedule may change without notice. Pick up permission slips at Bob Keefer Center.

Hamlin and Briggs: Monday-Friday There is also an LTD bus stop within walking distance of Two50.

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Kids

register now at willamalane.org

Middle School

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

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 trip.

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

1/12 1/26 2/16 3/2 3/16 4/27 5/11 5/25 6/8 6/14

Splash! at Lively Park Skate World Bowling at Emerald Lanes Splash! at Lively Park Get Air Bowling at Emerald Lanes Splash! At Lively Park Skate World Camp Putt Last Day of School Party

Monthly Mayhem Don’t miss out on the mayhem!

Members of Two50 plan overthe-top themed activities and parties each month.

January Party in the Rain February Puppy Bowl Party March St. Paddy’s Day Party April Earth Day “Hug a Tree” Party May “May the 4th Be With

You” Star Wars Party June End of School Party

Middle School Dances Need to get out of the house on Friday night? Dance the night away, hang out in Two50 or

shoot hoops. ID required. Present your current Two50 membership card and save $2.

vehicle and two hours of parent education. Parents must attend the first class. Register by calling Oregon Driver Training Institute at 541342-4339.

Bob Keefer Center (enter behind the building via south parking lot) 1/5 7:30-10pm $7 1/19 7:30-10pm $7 2/9 7:30-10pm $7 2/23 7:30-10pm $7 3/9 7:30-10pm $7 4/13 7:30-10pm $7

Bob Keefer Center 1/9-3/20 Tu 4:30-7:30pm $350

Middle School Spring Prom Our annual Spring Prom is the perfect way to wrap up the dance season. This semi-formal event is sure to create lifelong memories.

Refreshments are included, and a photo booth will be available for $5 per session. Get your tickets online anytime at willamalane.org, or at Bob Keefer Center. Advance sales end May 3.

Bob Keefer Center (enter behind the building via south parking lot) 5/4 7-10pm 16716 $10 in advance/$15 at the door 16716

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

Photography Basics Ages 13+. Learn to use your camera in a way that lets you control all settings to get better pictures. Professional photographer Joshua Rainey will teach basic photography techniques with an emphasis on how to use the photography gear you already own. Course will include basic technique, photographic rules, composition, camera settings, and one-on-one time to help you improve your skills.

2/3-17 2/3 2/10 2/17

Sa 3-4:30pm $75 ID/$90 OD 16734 Dorris Ranch Tomseth House Willamette Heights Park, 508 Valley View Ave. Royal Delle Park, 401 Blackstone St.

Red Cross Babysitter Training Grades 6-12. Recommended for those ages 11 to 15, this course is designed to help participants develop leadership skills, build their business, help keep themselves and others safe, and learn basic child care and basic first aid. For more details visit RedCross.org Bob Keefer Center 4/21 Sa 10am-4pm 6/9 Sa 10am-4pm

$79 ID/$89 OD $79 ID/$89 OD

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Total Release Basketball Spring Break Camp Grades 3-12. Amp up your spring break with skills and drills in five fun-filled sessions featuring prizes and games. Each day we focus on a skill area along with innovative ball handling drills to help bring each athlete’s skills to the next level.

Bob Keefer Center 3/27 One-on-one Moves and Ball Handling 3/28 Shooting and Ball Handling 3/29 Perimeter Defense and Scoring 3/30 Finishes at the Rim and Ball Handling

Tu W Th F

9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm

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

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Disc Golf Basics All ages. Disc golf has arrived at Willamalane! Our instructors will help you learn the rules of the game and develop techniques to help you compete.

Disc golf is a great game for families, friends and friendly rivals — give it a shot!

Clearwater Park 4/22 Su $11 ID/$13 OD

11am-1pm 16895

Outdoors Pack for a backpack adventure, dive into a new sport or learn new skills. Time spent outdoors can refresh your spirit.

Backpacking 101: The Essential Series Ages 12+. Before exploring Oregon’s beautiful outdoors, beginning backpackers should learn some essential skills. This series will help you gain the confidence you need to step out on a new adventure.

Bob Keefer Center

Gold Lake Snowshoeing Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness at Gold Lake. For beginning and moderate skill levels; some elevation changes. Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will also attend a mandatory pre-trip meeting to discuss clothing, equipment and technique. Please bring your own sack lunch and water. Space is limited.

Leave from Bob Keefer Center 2/15 Th 6-7pm 2/17 Sa 8am-2pm

Mandatory pre-trip meeting $45 ID/ $47 OD

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Practical packing and equipment: To get the most out of your backpacking trip, it helps to lighten the load. Learn about good gear and how to pack it.

2/8

Th

6-7pm

$5 ID/$6 OD

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Leave no trace: Learn some of the simple rules of backpacking meant to preserve our wild places for the critters who live there, and the hikers who follow in our tracks.

2/15

Th

6-7pm

$5 ID/$6 OD

16950

Meal planning: You don’t want to rely on nuts and berries. Learn to plan a tasty menu that will fuel your journey without weighing down your pack.

2/22

Th

6-7pm

$5 ID/$6 OD

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Knot tying: A properly tied knot can secure your gear and ensure your personal safety. We’ll demonstrate a variety of knots.

3/1

Th

6-7pm

$5 ID/$6 OD

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Venture to the snowy trails at Gold Lake in February and try snowshoeing with Willamalane.

Outdoors Events

register now at willamalane.org Cross Country Skiing for Beginners Designed for beginning skiers, this trip includes pre-trip information and day-of instruction and guidance as you navigate some of the 20km of groomed trails around Willamette Pass Ski Area. Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will also attend a mandatory pre-trip meeting to discuss clothing, equipment and technique. Participants need to wear sturdy boots and bring skis and poles, which can be rented at local outdoor outfitters. Space is limited.

Leave from Bob Keefer Center 2/1 Th 6-7pm 2/3 Sa 8am-4pm

Mandatory pre-trip meeting $49 ID/$51 OD

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Puddle Play!

All ages. Who doesn’t love stomping through puddles? Wear your boots for a morning splashing through Dorris Ranch. Get down and dirty as we search for the largest puddle in the park, then get out the nets and oversized magnifying glasses for a closer look at what lives in and around the puddles. Parents play for free.

Meet at the Dorris Ranch barn 2/24 Seek and Find Sa 3/10 Tiny Treasures Sa

10-11am 10-11am

$6 ID/$7 OD $6 ID/$7 OD

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SOLVE Oregon Beach Cleanup and Sweet Creek Falls Hike All ages. Join the leagues of Oregon citizens volunteering to clean up our beautiful coast in one massive effort this spring. Spend a morning improving habitat and removing trash, then enjoy an afternoon hike at one of our favorite spots. Learn the names of spring wildflowers and explore the many waterfalls at Sweet Creek. Transportation to and from Florence is provided. Bring a sack lunch and sturdy shoes, and dress for adverse weather conditions.

Leave from the Adult Activity Center 3/24 Sa 9am-4pm

$29 ID/$31 OD

Dorris Ranch Heritage Series Needle Felting: Woodland Friends Ages 14+. Use wool to create colorful mushrooms and whimsical gnomes — or whatever your imagination leads to! These fun, easy-tomake creations make perfect gifts. Foam felting board, wool, needles all provided for you to keep; you may purchase additional materials to take home at the class. Beginners welcome.

Tomseth House 1/27 Sa 10am-12:30pm $19 ID/$21 OD 16866

Needle Felting: Birds of a Feather Ages 14+. Let your creativity soar! Class will cover joining felted components and sculpting details to create charming

feathered friends. Beginning or basic experience necessary. All materials provided; you may purchase additional materials to take home at the class.

Tomseth House 3/10 Sa 10am-12:30pm $19 ID/$21 OD 16879

Rag Rugs for Beginners Ages 14+. Learn the simple techniques that 19th century families used to turn household rags into heirloom rugs.

Bring fabric of your choice — a bed sheet works best — and learn the basics in this twohour class; you may finish your creation at home. Some materials provided.

Tomseth House 3/4 Su 12-2pm $18 ID/$22 OD 16883

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Learn to Fish for Trout Learn basic fishing techniques to use in Oregon’s beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. Learn how to interpret regulations, determine what equipment you need, tie a few knots and explore basic tackle options. Presented by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Angler Education Volunteers. Kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bob Keefer Center 4/21 Sa 10-1pm

$4 ID/$6 OD

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Beginning Bike Maintenance All ages. Just in time for May is Bike Month! Get your bike ready to hit the trails this spring with a few basic tips from knowledgeable staff.

Bob Keefer Center 4/28 Sa

12-1pm

$13 ID/$15 OD

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Enjoy an old-fashioned Mother's Day Tea in the historic setting of the Tomseth House, coming up in May.

coming in may !

Coming Up ...

• May is Bike Month! Plan on pedaling to special activities.

• Bike Overnight Row River Trail, June 30 • Girls Night Out (Under the Stars), Aug. 11 • Paddling trips • And more outdoor adventures ahead!

Mother’s Day Tea at Dorris Ranch All ages. Spend the afternoon celebrating that special lady in your life. Enjoy sweet and savory treats in the historic Dorris Ranch barn. Pose in our old-time photo booth. At the end of the day take home a special craft that the two of you created together. More info coming soon!

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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 is always included.

Climbing for Tots Ages 4-6. This is the perfect introductory class to help you learn the art of climbing. You will build confidence, balance and strength on both the bouldering and climbing walls. Parent participation is required to help kids on and off the wall and encourage the climbers to summit. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and skill development milestones. No class 2/14.

1/31- 3/7 W $55 ID/$66 OD

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4/4-5/9 W 4-4:45pm $55 ID/$66 OD 17103

Youth Climbing, Beginner Ages 7-13. Learn basic skills through a variety of games and activities in a small-class setting.

1/31- 3/7 W $60 ID/$72 OD

5-6pm 17104

4/4-5/9 W 5-6pm $60 ID/$72 OD 17105

Youth Climbing, Intermediate/ Advanced Ages 7-13. Learn advanced climbing techniques and skills while working in small groups.

1/31- 3/7 W $60 ID/$72 OD

6:15-7:15pm 17107

4/4-5/9 W 6:15-7:15pm $60 ID/$72 OD 17108

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register now at willamalane.org 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, 541-736-4039.

Adult Climbing Ages 14+, all levels. For beginning climbers, our expert staff will teach the basics of belaying, bouldering, slacklining and safe climbing with an emphasis on footwork, balance and efficient movement. For more experienced climbers, this time allows you to test your vertical limits and hone your skills. No class 3/2, 3/9.

1/26-2/2 2/16-3/30 4/6-4/27

F F F

5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm

$25 ID/$35 OD $50 ID/$60 OD $37.50 ID/$47.50 OD

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Women on the Wall Ages 14+. Join us for a women’s-only clinic on basic climbing technique.

2/2 4/6

F F

6-7pm 6-7pm

$10 ID/ $12 OD $10 ID/ $12 OD

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Belay Certification Ages 14+. Learn the skills necessary to climb safely at Bob Keefer Center. Learn knots, proper equipment, and how to use the belay system.

1/19 2/16 4/6

F F F

5:30-7pm 5:30-7pm 5:30-7pm

$20 ID/$28 OD $20 ID/$28 OD $20 ID/$28 OD

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Spring Break Climbing Camp Ages 5-12. 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.

3/27-30

TWThF

9am-12pm

$99 ID/$119 OD

Weekdays at 5am, 6am, 9am, Noon, 5, 6, & 11pm News anytime at kval.com

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Personal Climbing Lesson

McKenzie River Broadcasting

Fine-tune your climbing skills and improve overall fitness in private sessions. We’ll adjust curriculum to your needs. Available by appointment for individuals and small groups.

Climbing Birthday Parties Reach new heights by hosting your birthday party at the Bob Keefer Center climbing wall.

Partygoers get up to two hours of climbing and we even provide a space for cake and presents!

Our trained staff will ensure a safe and fun time for all. Book your party today by calling Spenser Lind at 541-736-4516.

• 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.

Corporate Events and Private Rentals Looking for a team-building activity for your staff? Want the wall to yourself for you and a group of friends? Call Jamie Velazquez at 541-736-4504 to plan the perfect climbing wall rental to meet your needs.

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Getting to Willamalane facilities is easier than you think--and cheap. Seniors and kids (5 years and under) ride for free. Youth, ages 6-18, are $.85 for a single ride and $1.75 for a day pass. Adult passes are $1.75 for a single ride and $3.50 for a day pass. For more information on routes, fares, passes, or other questions, please visit us at LTD.org or call us at 541-687-5555. We’re here to help.

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Adaptive Events Recreation

register now at willamalane.org

Willamalane Adaptive Recreation participants will travel to the Oregon Coast in April. Register now to save your spot!

Adaptive Recreation

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 1/13

Sa

For adults ages 16+ experiencing disabilities. Programs are

Bring $15 for dinner and swimming.

structured to meet the goals of socialization and increased

Mini Golf and Pizza

independence in the community. A participant information

2/10

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

16997

Sa

4:30-8:30pm

$7 ID/$9 OD

16998

4:30-8:30pm

$7 ID/$9 OD

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Bring $18 for dinner and golf.

Bowling and Burgers

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

Bring $20 for dinner and bowling.

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 541-736-4039. There are a lot of opportunities providing activities for people with disabilities — join us!

$7 ID/$9 OD

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online at willamalane.org.

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.

4:30-8:30pm

3/10

Sa

ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND WELLNESS Emerald Bowling League League runs the first and third Saturday of each month, September-April. Registration information available at willamalane.org.

Emerald Bowling Lanes, 140 Oakway Road 1/6-4/21

Sa

1-4pm

$8/week + $18 registration fee

16717

Bring extra money if you wish to purchase food.

ADAPTIVE SPECIAL EVENTS Road Trip: Oregon Coast Explore the Oregon coast for the day. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean.

Leaves from Bob Keefer Center 4/14

Sa

9am-4pm

$15 ID/$22 OD

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Bring $15 spending money and a sack lunch. Please remember to dress in layers as temperatures vary on the coast.

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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.

Tennis at Bob Keefer Center

250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544 willamalane@willamalane.org Facebook.com/BobKeeferCenter

WEEKDAY MORNING CLASSES

Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Monday

Adults, beginning

9-10am

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

Monday/Friday

Adults, intermediate/advanced

10-1130am

WEEKDAY EVENING CLASSES

Bob Keefer Center Drop-in Options

All ages, all levels

6-7pm

Tuesday/Thursday

All ages, intermediate/advanced 7-8:30pm

SATURDAY CLASSES

Hours subject to change. Please call ahead to verify space.

Drop-in activities include basketball, pickleball, tennis and volleyball.

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

Tuesdays/Thursdays Last class 2/22

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.

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

Adult Athletics 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.

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

Saturday

All ages, all levels

9-10am

Saturday

Competition

10am-12pm

All ages, all levels

5-6:30pm

SUNDAY CLASSES Sunday

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

Tennis director: Bob Reed, 541-543-4245, 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

Spring Break Tennis Camp All ages and levels are invited to join us for instruction, practice and some friendly competition.

Bob Keefer Center 3/26-3/30

M-F

2-4pm

Noah Jefferson Tennis Tournament Singles, doubles and mixed doubles event for players of all ages and levels. Entries will be available mid-February. Contact Bob Reed at 541-543-4245 for more information or to enter.

Bob Keefer Center 3/24-3/25

Sa-Su

7am-8pm

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$40/week or $10/day

Events Martial Arts

register now at willamalane.org

Martial Arts May’s Martial Arts Basic Ages 13+. Learn self-defense and get a workout in, too! This class covers basic martial arts moves and positions for people with varying degrees of physical fitness and skills. Fees are charged monthly, although the number of classes in each particular month may vary.

Cancellations and holidays will be scheduled by May's Martial Arts.

Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

May’s Martial Arts, 138 S. 32nd St Ongoing TuTh 6:50-7:50pm

$35 new student fee paid at first class

$70 ID/$84 OD per month

Superhero Jiu Jitsu Ages 14+. This class will give you confidence in your ability to defend yourself in any situation. Focus on submissions, chokeholds and joint locks. Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

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

$100 ID/$120 OD per month

Jiu Jitsu Basic Ages 13+. This eight-week course is designed to introduce newcomers to jiu jitsu. Starting a martial art can be intimidating, and this course will help you feel comfortable on the mats and on track to enter our fundamentals class. You will increase your fitness level, gain flexibility, and become more confident. Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. April/May T/Th

4-5pm

$150 16739

Women’s Fitness with Superhero Jiu Jitsu These classes focus on empowering women to change their bodies in a positive, accepting atmosphere. With basic or no equipment we will mesh circuit training, basic weights, core strengthening, cardio and stretching.

Come prepared to sweat! Please note we have a kids’ area but no staff attendants. Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St.

Ongoing

TuTh

9-9:55am

$45 per month

Mothers’ Fitness with Superhero Jiu Jitsu This group fitness class aims to help moms develop proper form and

Superhero Jiu Jitsu is adding several fitness classes geared toward women in the new year. alignment to gain the confidence to work out at home or at the gym.

Please note we have a kids’ area but no staff attendants. Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St. Ongoing Th 10-11am

$30 per month

Mommy Reboot with Superhero Jiu Jitsu This class is specifically designed for moms. Bring your frustrations and we will show you safe, healing movements you can do at home even with a busy schedule. Back pain? Loss of core strength? Abdominal separation? Let us teach you safe movements to help get your body back on track and work toward your health goals. Please note we have a kids’ area but no staff attendants. Not included in Willamalane's ALL-ACCESS FITNESS Pass.

Superhero Jiu Jitsu, 824 Q St.

Ongoing

Tu

10-10:50am

$45 per month

L ES SCH WA B SP O RTS PARK AT B OB K E E F E R C E N TER 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, ask us about rentals.

See page 70 for details

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to Career Change Leads Instructor to New Passion

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ITNESS FIRST? For Jessica Auxier, exercise was an afterthought. She started with a passion for theater, then climbed the corporate ladder in her 20s and 30s. That all changed in 2012, when a difficult layoff led her to find an outlet in a life-changing P90X class.

“I became hooked. After my very first class, I told my instructor, ‘I want to do this. I want to do what you do,’” she said. That very weekend, she took a class to become certified in instructing P90X LIVE. Today, Auxier teaches three classes: P90X LIVE, PiYo LIVE and Core de Force LIVE. “All three classes are able to be modified for any fitness level,” she said. “I’ve seen people come who have no experience and build up, and I’ve seen people come in who are strong already and move it up a level.”

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Adults Adults Fitness Events Fitness

trainer proves it:

Weight Loss Competition Jan. 30-March 20 $50/person

Jessica Auxier teaches P90X LIVE, PiYo LIVE and Core de Force LIVE. "I love being that person who can motivate," she says.

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To be certified to teach, Auxier had to undergo nine hours of intense training for each class.

She reflects on those training weekends fondly: “Last summer I went to New Orleans to be trained on Core de Force with 500 other people,” she said. “It was brutal, but it was so much fun to go with friends and make connections with other instructors.”

Auxier is grateful for the last year she has spent as a physical health and fitness teacher and group exercise instructor. “These classes I’ve been teaching for the last year, they’ve become my family. They’ve helped me get through one of the biggest transitions of my life, going from a corporate career to teaching group fitness.”

Auxier’s favorite part of group exercise is challenging her students to perform at their peak — and being challenged by them in return. “I like when someone goes for a higher-weight dumbbell and encourages me to, as well,” she said. “I love being that person who can motivate, inspire, and push others to do better every time.”

Ages 18+. Slim Down Springfield is back for your 2018 life plan! This 8-week weight loss challenge will help you explore, create and meet your goals for healthy lifestyle change. Competition includes: • Membership in the fitness center at Bob Keefer Center • One free trial of each group exercise class • Weekly incentives • Weekly emails with motivational support and coaching • 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.

Age Is No Obstacle

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HEN FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Richard Strunk went back to school for professional fitness training, he figured he had a ready-made audience ready for his instruction. He was in his 60s and knew that he might have success helping older adults reach their fitness goals.

Now 70, Strunk has many dedicated students who enjoy his classes: Stability Balls, Strength & Flexibility, and Intro to Weight Training.

“There are no bad exercises for older adults,” Strunk said, “just exercises with more risk than others. But most adults in reasonable health can do most of the things they want to do with the right training and practice.”

Strunk points to one of his students to demonstrate the success of careful training. “I have one lady lady, almost 90 years old, coming to class,” he said. “She needs a walker just to get in here from her car, but still keeps coming and enjoying herself. She can still do things in her yard if she’s careful, she can still have a life.”

Strunk’s classes are often filled with laughter, cajoling and camaraderie. “The neatest thing about these classes is all the people I get to meet and interact with,” he said. “The relationships make me want to come to work because I know I’m going to have a good time with all the people I’m around.”

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

99% of contestants who finish the competition lose weight!

Richard Strunk leads Stability Balls, Strength and Flexibility, and Intro to Weight Training.

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group exercise calendar start

monday

tuesday

wednesday

Stability Balls

BKC

Stability Balls

BKC

for 8:30 a.m. Yoga Health

AAC

Yoga for Health

AAC

8:45 a.m. Active Exercise

AAC

Active Exercise

AAC

Strength and Flexibility

BKC

Strong Bones, Strong Body

AAC

Yoga for Health

AAC

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

Strength and Flexibility

BKC

Gentle Exercise for Wellness

AAC

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

Yoga for Health

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

AAC

Intro to Weight Training

BKC

Gentle Exercise for Wellness

AAC

4:30 p.m. Qigong P90X

4:45 p.m. Cycle

Intro to Weight Training

BKC

Gentle Exercise for Wellness

AAC

Tai Chi: Level 1

AAC

Better Bones and Balance

AAC

Tai Chi: Level 1

AAC

MELT

BKC

MELT

BKC

Tai Chi: Level 2

AAC

Tai Chi: Level 2

AAC

SilverSneakers® Classic

BKC

SilverSneakers® Classic

BKC

Strong Bones, Strong Body

BKC

Zumba Gold

AAC

AAC

M

P90X

M

AAC

Cycle

AAC

R

Core de Force

R

Gentle Yoga

C

Gentle Yoga

BKC

BKC

Pilates

AAC

Dance Fitness

BKC

Cycle

AAC

Zumba

AAC

Cycle

AAC

Zumba

AAC

Evening Yoga

AAC

Nia

AAC

Evening Yoga

AAC

Nia

BKC

Women’s Weight Training

BKC

Beginning Yoga

AAC

6:30 p.m. Evening Yoga Willamalane acilities: Adult Activity Center 215 W. C St.

AAC

Evening Yoga

Elementary Schools: BKC C: Centennial Bob Keefer Center M: Maple 250 S. 32nd St. R: Ridgeview

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AAC

Saturday Cycle

AAC

Zumba

AAC

Flow Yoga

AAC

AAC

Better Bones and Balance

AAC

ALL-ACC

PiYo

5:30 p.m. Dance Fitness

AAC

Strong Bones, Strong Body

BKC

Qigong

saturday

AAC

FunFit: Functional Fitness

AAC

5 p.m.

Gentle Exercise for Wellness

BKC

12 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Active Exercise

BKC

11 a.m.

BKC

friday

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

FunFit: Functional Fitness

10:30 a.m.

thursday

FITNESESSS PA S S Get the ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass and attend all group exercise classes for FREE! Group exercise classes are also included in Corporate and Silver Benefits passes.

AAC

Classes run 50-55 minutes unless otherwise stated in class description.

Adults Fitness

buy a pass now at willamalane.org

Group Exercise

Indoor Cycle new location !

Adult Activity Center

Ages 18+. Cycling burns the most calories per minute of any class. A new playlist for every ride keeps the wheels turning and the motivation high. Work out at your own pace! Space is limited; first-come, firstserved. Instructor: Wendy Petrulla.

215 W. C St., 541-736-4444

Bob Keefer Center

250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544 Please see willamalane.org for cancelations or closures.

All classes are 50-55 minutes unless noted in the description.

INTENSITY RATING GUIDE Ratings have been included to reflect American College of Sports Medicine recommendations, but all classes allow you to work at your own pace! 

Gentle

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Light

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Moderate

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May be modified to achieve a more intense workout

Cardio Active Exercise Ages 50+. Realize your fitness goals with moderate aerobics, resistance training, stretching, flexibility and strength building through both weight and body-weight exercises. Great for beginners and those who prefer moderate exercise. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien, certified personal trainer.

Adult Activity Center  Ongoing MWF 8:45am

Baby Boot Camp® Stroller Fitness Ages 18+. Baby Boot Camp’s 60-minute classes incorporate cardio, strength and core for a total body workout.

Moms must be at least six weeks postpartum (eight weeks for those who had a C-section) with clearance from their physician to resume physical exercise. Pregnant moms must receive written clearance from their physician twice during their pregnancy.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing MW

 9:30am

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!

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing MW 5:30pm

Adult Activity Center  Starting 1/22 MW 4:45pm (30 min class)

MW 5:30pm (50 min class)

P90X LIVE

new ! Saturday Cycle

Ages 14+. P90X® LIVE has helped millions improve strength and endurance! This group-focused total-body strength and cardio class incorporates principles from personal training and functional strength coaching. Make new workout buddies, bust through personal plateaus together and rock out to the music! Bring dumbbells and a yoga mat. Instructor: Jessica Auxier.

Ages 18+. Jumpstart your weekend with an amazing indoor cycling workout. Push your limits in a ride set to high-energy music.

Space is limited, first-come, first-served.

Instructor: Kara Churchill.

Maple Elementary Ongoing

 MW 4:30pm

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. Bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Jessica Auxier.

Ridgeview Elementary + Ongoing Tu 5pm

Strength Core De Force new location !

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

During 30-minute rounds, 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.

Ridgeview Elementary + Ongoing Th 5:30pm

SilverSneakers®

Ages 50+. Silver Sneakers offers a variety of classes for providers to choose from. See willamalane.org for what Willamalane offers!

Zumba Ages 14+. Latin dance meets fitness in this cardio-blast workout. This interval 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!

Adult Activity Center. Instructor: Sue Desmond  Ongoing Th 5:30pm Ongoing Sa 10:00am Bob Keefer Center. Instructor: Jamie Velazquez  Starts 1/16 Tu 5:30pm

Zumba Gold Ages 50+. Enjoy a gentle, low-impact version of this dance-inspired fitness program.

Instructor: Cindy O’Brien.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Th

Adult Activity Center + Starts 1/13 Sa 9am

Better Bones and Balance Ages 50+. Enjoy floor exercises and strength-building routines in a program designed to help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis. These research-based moves aim to prevent bone loss and improve balance. Not for beginners; see Strong Bones, Strong Body. Instructor: Cindy O’Brien.

Adult Activity Center  Ongoing W F 11am

Fun Fit: Functional Fitness Ages 14+. Take control of your body in a class designed to improve strength and correct alignment. Focus on major muscle groups and core to improve reflexes and balance. Learn to align your body during everyday activities. Instructor: Anne Cooper.

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing TuTh 10:30am

 1:30pm

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Ages 50+. Enjoy exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength and mobility.

This class is great for stretching muscles, rotating joints and improving oxygen flow and alleviating arthritis. Begin anytime.

Instructor: Byron Hanks.

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.

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.

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing TuTh

10am

new ! Pilates

Ages 18+. Pilates is a core-blasting bodyweight class that uses both standing and mat movements to stretch, strengthen and train your core. Lean muscle, better balance and more flexibility may be awesome side effects of these classic fitness moves!

Adult Activity Center  Starts 1/2 Tu 5:30pm

Stability Balls Ages 18+. Increase fitness and develop core strength with this 50-minute class. Stability balls are excellent for both overall fitness and improving pain in 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.

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing MW 8am

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 body-weight exercises together train the whole body.

Appropriate for all ability levels. Instructor: Richard Strunk, personal trainer.

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing MW 9am

Strong Bones, Strong Body

Adult Activity Center Ongoing WF Bob Keefer Center Starting 1/9 Tu

 9:45am  1:30pm

new ! Women’s Weight Training Ages 18+. Explore the ins and outs of weight training in this program just for women.

Learn about weight machines, free weights, lifting techniques, setting goals and building lean muscle. If you are looking to improve strength and increase your metabolism to burn more calories at rest, weight training is the answer! Class meets in the fitness center.

Instructor: Wendy Petulla.

Bob Keefer Center Starts 1/23 Tu

 5:30pm

Flexibility & Balance Beginning Yoga

Ages 18+. This yoga class, for beginners or those just returning to practice, increases flexibility and body awareness. Enjoy a class accessible for all fitness levels that focuses on basic yoga poses and techniques.

Instructor: Suman Barkhas.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Th

 6:30pm

new ! Flow Yoga

Ages 18+. This class has it all! Get fit and strong with a vinyasa, or "flow," yoga class

that works on breathing techniques while building strong, long muscle. Instructor: Shelley Stephenson.

Adult Activity Center Starts 1/6 Sa

new ! Gentle 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. Instructor: Cevia Yellin.

Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing Th 5pm Centennial Elementary  Ongoing Tu 5pm

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.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Ongoing

Ages 50+. Explore ancient yoga poses and discover how they can help improve strength, flexibility and balance. Reduce pain and improve joint health through yoga practice.

Bring a blanket for passive poses. Instructor: Dave Kayfes.

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

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.

One-hour session: $55 30-minute session: $35

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 11am

Adults Adults Fitness Fitness

Nia Ages 18+. Nia is low-impact exercise to music — a healing blend of cardio aerobics, martial arts, dance and tai chi. Build bone density and enhance balance with new moves. Class is appropriate for all fitness levels. Instructor: Janet Hollander.

Adult Activity Center  Ongoing Tu 5:30pm Bob Keefer Center  Ongoing 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. Instructor: Anne Cooper.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing TuTh

 12pm

Qigong 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 energy circulation, loosen joints, tone muscles and relax the nervous system.

Instructor: Suman Barkhas.

Try These Classes!

Three Ways to Pay • ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass: Our best value! Unlimited group fitness, swimming, open gyms, fitness center use and more.

Adult ID Adult OD Senior ID $45/mo $55/mo $35/mo

Senior OD $45/mo

• Fitness Drop-in: For group exercise classes held at Bob Keefer Center and Willamalane Adult Activity Center.

Adult ID Adult OD Senior/Student ID Senior/student OD $7/class $9/class $6/class $8/class

• 10-class Fitness Pass: Good for any 10 group exercise classes held at Bob Keefer Center and Willamalane Adult Activity Center.

Adult ID Adult OD Senior/Student ID Senior/Student OD $63 $91 $54 $72

Senior Start-up Ages 50+. A special pass that's good for Active Exercise and Gentle Exercise classes at Willamalane Adult Activity Center!

In-district: $18/mo

Out-of-district: $22/mo

Adult Activity Center  Ongoing MW 4:30pm

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Ages 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.

Bob Keefer Center Ongoing MW

 10:30am

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.

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 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 standing meditation training.

Instructor: Don Hildenbrand.

Adult Activity Center  Ongoing TuTh 12pm Adult Activity Center  Ongoing MW 8:30-9:45am Ongoing MW 10-11:15am

Your insurance may pay for you to attend yoga classes!

Silver Benefits Let your insurance company pay for your fitness pass at Willamalane. We now have more Silver Benefits programs than ever! Silver Benefits programs include: • Silver & Fit • Silver Sneakers • Optum Fitness Advantage • AARP Medicare Supplement Check with your insurance company to see if you are eligible.

Bring us your confirmation and/or member ID number and you can leave with your pass the same day.

Get your ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass for FREE or at reduced cost by participating in one of these programs!

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Classes Wellness

NEW! Sip and Stitch

Ages 21+. Do you like to knit, crochet or create other craft projects? Would you like to meet other crafters in the community? Bring your work-in-progress or try something new in our monthly meet-up! Sip tea or wine (available for purchase) and enjoy this evening of supportive, productive and inspiring fun. Sip and Stitch meets on the last Monday of each month.

Adult Activity Center 1/29-4/30 7-9pm $20 ID/$24 OD or $6 ID/$8 OD drop-in

Food & Drink Food and Wine Fusion: Just Desserts Ages 21+. Enjoy decadent flavors and sensations at our newest pairing class! Discover how your favorite wines pair with popular desserts. Instructor: Frank Schnebly. Register by Feb. 12.

Adult Activity Center 2/16 F 7-9pm $19 ID/$23 OD 16834

German Wine Seminar Ages 21+. Did you know there are over 240 grape varietals in Germany? Explore some of the country’s best vintages with Monika Rauch, a German native and wine importer. Taste your way through the region’s sparkling, white and red varieties. Tastings and light refreshments included.

Adult Activity Center 3/21 W $19 ID/$23 OD

6-8pm 17071

Gatherings AARP Driver Safety Ages 50+. Take an AARPcertified refresher class to improve your driving; completing the course may qualify you for a lower insurance rate. Register in advance.

16840

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 16943

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

1:30pm 16944

Memoirs from the Heart Ages 50+. Your life experiences deserve to be heard! 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.

Adult Activity Center 2nd & 4th F $5 ID/$6 OD/term

9:30-1130am 16778

Adult Activity Center 1/22 &29 M 12:30-3:30pm 16938 2/12 & 26 M 12:30-3:30pm 16939 3/19 & 26 M 12:30-3:30pm 16940 4/23 & 30 M 12:30-3:30pm 16941 Pay $20 cash fee direcly to instructor ($15 for AARP members)

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Guided Meditation and Visualization Ages 18+. Relax each week as we employ a different meditation or visualization exercise to release stress and move into a peaceful and joyful day. Sit on a chair or bring a cushion for the floor; please wear warm, comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Grace Raphael, spiritual practitioner. April 10 class will be held 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Adult Activity Center 1/2-2/6 Tu $39 ID/$46 OD

6-6:45pm 16835

3/20-4/24 Tu 6-6:45pm $39 ID/$46 OD 16836 Or drop-in, $7 ID/$8.50 OD

I Can Help You Stop Smoking Ages 18+. Twenty years ago, Carolyn Higgins was a closet smoker. She tried everything to quit, but nothing worked. Then she did three hypnotherapy sessions and found success. Today, she is a hypnotherapist with a 90 percent success rate in helping smokers quit. Come and learn how. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/11 Th 2-3:30pm Free 17096

Your Third Act: Being Happier Than You’ve Ever Been Ages 50+. As we age, we’re going to confront challenges: the way we’re treated by doctors and our families; the growing fear of losing independence and freedom; dealing with our changing bodies and what we can no longer do. When we can accept the fact that we are aging, that we haven't done anything wrong, and that we are right on track, we can focus on building quality of life vs. quantity. Instructor: Carolyn Higgins.

Adult Activity Center 1/24–2/14 W $15 ID/$18 OD 17115

1-3pm

Brain Games: Stay Sharp for Life Ages 50+. Extensive research shows that stimulating the neural pathways in your brain can protect against dementia. A combination of split-second decision-making and physical motion can help us learn new things and avoid the same old brain patterns. Good brain health will help you age well, and it is never too early to start. Facilitator Jean Bonifas uses motion-based activities to give you a cognitive boost. Leave with ideas on how to continue the practice of brain fitness at home!

Adult Activity Center 1/27 Sa 9-10:30am $19 ID/$25 OD 16791 3/16 F 10-11:30am $19 ID/$25 OD 16796

Mind-Body Connection for Health Ages 50+. Connecting your brain with all parts of your body increases reaction time, helps prevent falls and improves your exercise. Many of us need help as we age, reorienting our changing bodies in our environments.

Learn to increase your mind-body fitness with a series of techniques.

Presenter: Cindy O’Brien, Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Adult Activity Center 2/3 Sa 9am-12pm $29 ID/$35 OD 16681

Strong Life, Long Life: Building Resilience Ages 50+. Research has shown that there is an elusive quality people have, or don’t have, that helps them deal with crisis.

People with the quality called resilience tend to live happier, longer lives. Resilience, or the ability to “bounce back,” can be found in many people from birth.

For others, it is something they build over time. In this one-ofa-kind class backed by scientific research, you can learn how to build your own resilience. Presenter: Cascade Health.

Adult Activity Center 2/2-3/9 F 11am-12pm $65ID/$79 OD 17094

Adults

register now at willamalane.org Ahhh! Neck and Shoulder Tension Release Ages 50+. This fun, hands-on class will teach you how to relieve your shoulder and neck tension! Learn the skills in class, then use the handouts to keep healing at home. Have some fun and feel good, too! Register in advance. Instructor: Nathan Schulman, licensed acupuncturist and life coach.

Adult Activity Center 2/7 W 12-1pm $15 ID/$18 OD 16837

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 old habits, make the most of your nutrition and study the role exercise plays in lifelong health.

In the middle of the workshop, there will be a body-weight exercise demonstration. This class is free to Slim Down Springfield participants!

Positive Aging for Women Ages 50+. Age with a positive attitude and bring out the best in yourself. Each class includes small group sharing, inspirational reading, reflection and writing. Explore compassion, forgiveness, gratitude and much more. This series is appropriate for women who would like to move towards joy and optimism. Instructor: Emily Rice.

Adult Activity Center 2/21-3/14 W 1-3pm $45 ID/$55 OD 17055

Facelift Acupressure Ages 50+. It’s the cheapest facelift in town! Learn how to use acupressure and massage techniques to look younger, improve skin tone, minimize wrinkles and feel relaxed.

Instructor: Nathan Schulman.

Adult Activity Center 3/7 W 12-1pm $15 ID/$18 OD 16838

Hand & Foot Reflexology

Ages 50+. Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure Adult Activity Center 2/10 Sa 9:30am-12pm to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand $19ID/$25OD 16953 techniques to points and areas New Year’s which correspond to specific organs, bones and body systems.

Resolutions: Instructor: Nathan Schulman.

What Works?

Register in advance.

Ages 50+. Each year nearly half Adult Activity Center W 12-1pm the population makes New Year’s 4/4 $15 ID/$18 OD 16839 resolutions, but fewer than 10 percent meet their goals. What Osteoporosis keeps us from following through, Prevention and how can we begin to make achievable goals? Join Trish Ages 18+. Cindy O’Brien reMackey and discover the secrets versed her osteoporosis of fulfilling your New Year’s diagnosis within two years resolutions. Register in advance. through education, exercise and Adult Activity Center 2/15 Th 1-4pm $25 ID/$30 OD 16860

Classes

nutrition. Learn how she did it and whether it might work for you. We’ll review osteoporosis and osteopenia in depth.

Discover nutrients and foods that help build bones. Explore movements to help protect your bones. Presenter: Cindy O’Brien, CPT-NASM.

Adult Activity Center 4/7 Sa 9am-12pm $29ID/$35OD 16680

Woof! Training classes help your dog achieve good manners and make new friends.

Dog Training 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). No class Jan. 17 and Feb. 7.

First-time Dog Owner and Puppy Training Ages 18+. New dog in the family? Dog obedience training can help your new dog or puppy achieve basic manners around people and other dogs. Teach your dog to watch, sit, down, walk on a leash, come, wait and other tricks while furthering your bond.

Bob Keefer Center 1/3-3/7 W 6:30-7:30pm 3/14-5/2 W 6:30-7:30pm

$94 ID/$112 OD $94 ID/$112 OD

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Basic Dog Training Ages 18+. You and your dog will learn the tools necessary to be good community citizens. Your dog will learn to watch, sit, down, come, stay, wait, greet and many other tools and tricks. Canine Good Citizen testing for certification 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.

Bob Keefer Center 1/3-3/7 W 7:30-8:30pm 3/14-5/2 W 7:30-8:30pm

$94 ID/$112 OD $94 ID/$112 OD

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Advanced Dog Training Ages 18+. This dog obedience class is for dog owners who want to push themselves and their dogs to achieve the gold standard of manners, community citizenship and skill building. Prerequisite: Basic Dog Training or instructor approval.

Bob Keefer Center 1/3-3/7 W 1-2pm $94 ID/$112 OD 16845 3/14-5/2 W 1-2pm $94 ID/$112 OD 16846

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Language

Chinese

Spanish About one in 20 families in Lane County speak Spanish at home.

Learn to converse with your neighbors and become acquainted with the rich culture and history of Spanish speakers. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center

Ages 18+, beginning. For beginners 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 1/16-3/20 Tu 6-8pm

Italian

Beginning Ages 18+. Learn Spanish step by step through music, videos, recipes, games and lots of fun activities. Instructor: Vania Fenner.

1/24-3/14 W 6-8pm $72 ID/$87 OD 16918 3/28-5/16 W 6-8pm $72 ID/$87 OD 16979

Ages 50+, beginning to intermediate. Enjoy an introduction to Italy’s language and culture. Focus on basic grammar, conversational skills, useful vocabulary and phrases for the traveler. Textbook required.

Instructor consent required for new students. Instructor: Sied Imani.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/19-2/16 F 8:30-10:30am 3/2-3/30 F 8:30-10:30am

Intermediate

$175 ID/$210 OD $175 ID/$210 OD

17046 17050

Ages 18+. For students who are familiar with essential vocabulary in Spanish (greetings, numbers, days and months, time, family terms, description of people, daily routine, present tense verbs and the verb gustar). We learn Spanish through music, videos, recipes, games and lots of fun activities. No class 2/19.

1/22-3/19 M 6-8pm $72 ID/$87 OD

17092

3/26-5/14 M 6-8pm $72 ID/$87 OD

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Advanced Ages 50+. Reading, writing and conversing in Spanish. Advanced grammar. Instructor: Upasana Grugan.

1/16-3/6 Tu 9-10:30am $54 ID/$65 OD 16917 3/20-5/8 Tu 9-10:30am $54 ID/$65 OD 16981

Conversational Ages 50+. Conversation in Spanish based on literature, current events and personal life events. Instructor: Upasana Grugan.

1/16-3/6 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 16963

new ! Photography Basics Ages 13+. Learn to use your camera in a way that lets you control all settings to get better pictures. Professional photographer Joshua Rainey will teach basic photography techniques with an emphasis on how to use the photography gear you already own. This course will include basic technique, photographic rules, composition, camera settings, and one-on-one time to help you improve your skills. We’ll be meeting at various Willamalane parks, so feel free to bring your families along to play while we learn photography. No child care provided.

2/3-17 Sa 3-4:30pm $75 ID/$90 OD 16734 2/3: Dorris Ranch Tomseth House, 205 Dorris St. 2/10: Willamette Heights Park, 508 Valley View Ave. 2/17: Royal Delle Park, 401 Blackstone St.

3/20-5/8 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm $72 ID/$87 OD 16982

Culture and Comprehension Ages 50+. Discussion in English of Latino culture and customs.

Intermediate level reading and writing. Instructor: Upasana Grugan.

1/16-3/6 Tu 12:30-2pm $54 ID/$65 OD 16980

Learn to use your camera in a beautiful park setting!

3/20-5/8 Tu 12:30-2pm $54 ID/$65 OD 16983

Professional photographer Joshua Rainey will help you master your camera while exploring Willamalane's beautiful parks!

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Dance Dance classes are not included in fitness pass packages; No-class dates and cancellations will be posted at willamalane.org.

Beginning Tribal Belly Dance 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 1/8-3/5 M 6-7pm 16935 3/12-4/30 M 6-7pm 16936 $31 ID/$38 OD or drop in for $8

Recreational Folk Dance Ages 50+. Dancers can request folk dances from around the world. No partner needed. Dropins welcome. No class 4/20.

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

International Folk Dance Ages 18+. Request your favorite folk dance at this weekly dance event. Guest teachers introduce intermediate dances every first Tuesday of the month. Drop-ins and beginners welcome, partners welcome but not necessary.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Tu 7:45-9:45pm $3 at the door

Line Dance Ages 50+. Line dancing is great fun for beginners and beyond!

Try new dances and review ones you may already know.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Tu Beginner, Lila Reid 1-2:30pm* Intermediate, Lynne Brown 2:30-3:30pm *Basic Beginner, 1-1:30pm $15 ID/$18 OD 5-class pass

In dance classes, you'll become a confident dancer step by step!

Ballroom Dance Fundamentals Ages 18+, beginners and beyond. Learn waltz, two-step, cha cha, swing and more in this ballroom class for beginners.

We’ll cover basic ballroom and round dance steps and cued choreography techniques. Each four-week session covers a new style of dance, so join in any time! Please register with a dance partner. Instructor: Sam Bucher.

Adult Activity Center 1/9-30 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20 ID/$24 OD 16954 2/6-27 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20 ID/$24 OD 16955 3/6-27 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20 ID/$24 OD 16956 4/3-24 Tu 6:45-7:45pm $20 ID/$24 OD 16957

Ballroom Dancing through Round Dance Ages 18+. Instructor Sam Bucher shares interesting and challenging choreographies derived from a variety of ballroom and partner dances. Some ballroom or round dance experience is required as some dances will be cued with only a brief walk-through. Please bring a dance partner. Drop-in only.

Gypsy Square Dance 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.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing M 7:45-9pm $3 ID/$3.50 OD drop-in

Running and Walking Pub Run at The Abbey 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 Abbey, 418 A St., Suite B Starting 3/14 W 6pm Free

Swing Dance

Whippets

Ages 18+, all levels. Be prepared to love this fusion swing class!

Instructor Sam Bucher teaches swing basics and techniques that will translate into moves you can dance to anywhere. Please register with a dance partner.

Ages 50+. Moderate to brisk one-hour walks through the park, rain or shine. Newcomers welcome.

Adult Activity Center 1/4-25 Th $20 ID/$24 OD

Walks leave from the Adult Activity Center Ongoing TuTh 8:30am Free

Volkswalking

2/1-22 Th $20 ID/$24 OD

6:45-8:30pm 16958 For info, contact the local Volkswalk 6:45-8:30pm organization, the Mossbacks, at 541-726-7169 or mossbacks.org.

16959

3/1-22 Th $20 ID/$24 OD

6:45-8:30pm 16960

4/5-26 Th $20 ID/$24 OD

6:45-7:45pm 16961

Adult Activity Center Ongoing W 7:45-9:30pm $5 ID/$6 OD drop-in

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Urban Homesteading Ages 18+. Learn to start living more locally, healthfully and sustainably — and save money in the process. Please sign up in advance. All classes held at Adult Activity Center unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Kevin Prier.

FREE INTRO: What Is Urban Homesteading?

Backyard Farmer Series

Pantry Series

SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES & SAVE! Time to start planning for spring!

In this series, get your garden beds ready for early planting, increase your yard’s production with a beehive and a few chickens, add to fruit trees by grafting on new varieties, and learn which insects are beneficial predators and pollinators that will help improve the health of your garden.

SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES & SAVE! With just an hour or two in the kitchen, you can produce a batch of creamy or hard cheese, a tasty loaf of sourdough, a big batch of granola for the week, or jars of herbed or garlic sauerkraut. Making these foods yourself can be fun, and you get a much better quality product than you can usually find at the store for a fraction of the cost.

2/3-22

6:30-8:30pm $65 ID/$75 OD

Pruning, Grafting and Espalier Learn how to prune fruit trees and grapes for form and productivity.

We’ll talk about thinning, recognizing fruiting spurs, and directing growth patterns. We’ll also go over how to graft onto existing trees or rootstock in time to take advantage of the free fruit grafting material from Eugene’s annual Propagation Fair in March. Class located offsite.

2/3

Sa 2-4pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16800

Ever wanted to start a garden, but weren't sure where to start? Ever been inspired to try making artisan bread and cheese? Urban Homesteading classes will set you on a more healthful, sustainable path!

Learn more at this free introductory class.

1/25

3/1-22

Th 6:30-7:30pm

Th 6:30-8:30pm

Free

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$65 ID/$75 OD

Cheese Making We will make a fresh hard cheese, 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 go over how to make ricotta, yogurt and kefir.

3/1

Th 6:30-8:30pm $18 ID/$21 OD 16804

Backyard Beekeeping

Sourdough Bread Making

Beekeeping can be a rewarding hobby and provide tasty, high-quality honey for your family. Learn beekeeping basics, such as equipment, supplies, sources, and techniques, before you commit to building your own hives. Learn about current issues with beekeeping, local laws, common diseases and pests and their treatment options. Local package bees arrive in early April.

Learn how to catch, care for and use a wild sourdough culture — and how to bake with it when it’s ready. 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.

2/8

3/8

Th 6:30-8:30pm $18 ID/$21 OD 16801

Th 6:30-8:30pm $18 ID/$21 OD 16805

Backyard Poultry

Granola and More

Nothing beats an egg fresh from your backyard. Learn how to raise egg-laying chickens and ducks. We’ll get into the nitty-gritty of breeds, feed, housing and safeguards against predators and disease.

Get a small coop or chicken tractor ready for spring hatching season.

Making a big batch of granola at home is much cheaper than buying, and you can dramatically cut the fat and sugar to suit your diet. Help make a batch in class to take home and learn about other healthy, easy breakfast recipes.

2/15

3/15

Th 6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16802

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16806

Garden Preparation

Sauerkraut and SCOBY

Get your garden ready for an early planting of peas and start your tomato seeds inside so they are ready when the weather warms up.

Gardening basics and more advanced techniques will include starts vs. direct sowing, co-planting, attracting beneficial insects, composting, soil amendments and maximizing space. Free seeds included with class.

Learn sauerkraut basics as we turn a head (or several) of cabbage and some salt into sauerkraut and take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. Make kimchi, kombucha, vinegar and gurken pickles. Class fee includes your own kombucha SCOBY to take home.

2/22

Th 6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16803

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Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD

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Dance & Movies

Home Organization Declutter and Organize Your Home Ages 18+. Doing a seasonal cleaning, downsizing or just overwhelmed? This two-part class provides tips and tools to make your house easier to maintain. Instructor: Patricia Hillyer. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 2/24 & 3/3 Sa

Eat your weeds? Learn all about edible landscaping and foraging in a class coming up April 29.

Get Your Garden in Gear Series

10am-12pm

$29 ID/$35 OD

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Less Clutter, Less Stress Ages 50+. Recent natural disasters and the material loss they wrought bring us to confront the excess in our lives. This interactive class will explore the clutter in our homes and lives — what it is, why it happens and how it affects us. Understanding helps us to release our grip on stuff. Instructor: Patricia Hillyer. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 4/11 W

1-2pm

$15 ID/$18 OD

16833

SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES & SAVE! It’s time to get the garden into high production for the season. Optimize your gardening techniques, learn how to identify the beneficial insects in your garden for organic, natural pest control, and plant some perennial vegetables that will keep producing for years.

4/5-29

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$65 ID/$75 OD

Organic Gardening and Compost Learn gardening techniques for operations sized from container gardening to full-sized family gardening. We’ll cover gardening basics and more advanced techniques such as direct sowing, co-planting, attracting beneficial insects, composting, soil amendments, maximizing limited space, saving seed and winter gardening.

4/5

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16808

Beneficial Garden Insects There is a whole host of insects out there that will help your garden grow and produce. Learn about the uses of predatory flies, beetles, assassin bugs and many other predators and pollinators and how to attract them and get them working for you. You’ll be surprised at how many there really are!

4/12

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16809

Culinary Herb Gardens Almost everyone has room for a small herb garden. Learn which herbs grow well in pots, how to keep your herbs happy and productive, and how to store them dried or frozen. We will also discuss many non-culinary uses for herbs.

4/26

Th

6:30-8:30pm

$18 ID/$21 OD 16810

Edible Landscaping and Foraging Find out what native “weeds” are edible and how to prepare them to eat. You’ll be surprised at how much food you’ve been pulling up and throwing in the yard waste. We’ll show you how to plant a variety of perennial vegetables and edible ornamentals for a beautiful and edible landscape. You’ll also learn about common wild foraging plants – berries, flowers, greens, roots and common mushrooms – and their habitats.

Class located offsite.

4/29

Su 2-4pm

Learn to let go of items that are no longer meaningful to you.

Ten Tips for Tidy Living 1. Visualize what you want your space to look like.

2. Make a list. Identify trouble spots that you'd like to declutter.

3. Use four boxes to sort your items. Label them Keep, Relocate, Give Away, and Trash.

4. Pull out a timer. Dedicating five or ten minutes at a time will help you stay focused.

5. Start with the space that bothers you most. Afterward, you'll feel like you've had a big win — and you'll want to keep going!

6. Focus on one room at a time. Sticking to one area will keep you from getting overwhelmed.

7. Test if it works. Many of us are hanging on to old tech. Does it turn on? Is it still useful? If the answer is "no," recycle or donate it.

8. Try Freecycle. Sometimes it's hard to let go of unused belongings.

It can be easier to "rehome" them using a service like Freecycle.

9. Hold off on shopping. Try not to bring new items into your home until you've made space for them.

10. Try one of Willamalane's decluttering classes. We'll help you develop an actionable plan!

$18 ID/$21 OD 16811

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Arts & Crafts Home Décor

Painting Chinese Brush Calligraphy 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. Register in advance. No class 3/31, 4/21 Adult Activity Center 3/3-5/5 Sa

9-11am $135 ID/$162 OD

17086

The Art of Drawing for Beginners Ages 18+, beginners and beyond. Gain confidence and skills with various drawing media, including pencil, charcoal, ink pen and colored pencils. Discover the joy of drawing through exercises ranging from doodling and sketchbook techniques to lessons on value, composition and perspective. Instructor Jill Lauch shares a whole new way of seeing the world! Materials discussed in class. Register in advance.

Mosaic Madness: Birdhouse Ages 18+. Another great upcycled art project, practicing basic mosaic techniques. By using a wooden birdhouse and found objects, you’ll turn your trash into treasure and add a unique piece of art to your world. Instructor: Cindy Clair.

Adult Activity Center 3/10-17 Sa 9:30am-12pm $35 ID/$42 OD

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Flower Power Love flowers? This hands-on design class will teach you basic styles and techniques of flower arranging. Create a new fresh arrangement each week to take home. Cost includes supplies and flowers.

Instructor: Fran Sondag. No class on 2/14 Flower Market, 151 Main St. Part 1: 1/24-2/28 W 6:15-8:15pm Part 2: 3/7-4/4 W 6:15-8:15pm

$89 ID/ $107 OD $89 ID/ $107 OD

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Jewelry Turning Rocks into Beautiful Jewelry Ages 18+. Fashion your own necklace, ring or earrings from minerals, gems and rocks. Springfield ThunderEgg Rock Club instructors will help you with everything from rock identification to fitting your polished stone into its setting. Bring an ultra-fine Sharpie and earplugs.

Other materials provided. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/4-2/1 Th 2/8-3/8 Th 3/15-4/12 Th

5:45-8:45pm $17.50 ID/$20 OD 5:45-8:45pm $17.50 ID/$20 OD 5:45-8:45pm $17.50 ID/$20 OD

Mosaic Madness: Pendant

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LADIES NIGHT OUT!

Ages 21+. Gather your friends for a fun night of creativity. Instructor and artist Cindy Clair leads you through the steps to design a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic pendant. Enjoy snacks and a glass of wine or tea during class. Fee includes all materials.

Adult Activity Center 4/25 W

6-8:30pm

$32 ID/$38 OD

16847

Adult Activity Center 2/6-3/13 T

6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

Watercolor with Pen & Ink Age 18+, beginners and beyond. Vincent Van Gogh sometimes made ink drawings using a piece of straw. We may not use straw, but this class is designed to allow the artist to experiment with a variety of tools, including dip pens, markers and maybe even sticks! Watercolor techniques will add vibrancy and depth to our drawings. Instructor: Jill Lauch.

Adult Activity Center 2/8-3/15 Th

6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

16924

Expressive Watercolor Age 18+, all levels. Art is much more than talent, skill, or technique.

This class will provide exercises and encouragement to awaken your intuitive nature and expressive self. Taking inspiration from the Expressionists, we will explore how color, line, texture and design can work to form art that is a personally expressive creation. We will consider a variety of subjects, from people to flowers, animals to landscapes. Instructor, Jill Lauch. No class on 4/19.

Adult Activity Center 4/5-5/31 Th

6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

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Oil Painting, Daytime Ages 50+, all levels. Longtime instructor Gloria Tinker will lead you through a course focused on how to have fun with color, composition and perspective! Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/11-3/15 Th 9am-12pm 1/11-3/15 Th 1-4pm 4/5-6/7 Th 9am-12pm 4/5-6/7 Th 1-4pm

$91 ID/$109 OD $91 ID/$109 OD $91 ID/$109 OD $91 ID/$109 OD

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Oil Painting, Evening Ages 18+, beginners and beyond. Express yourself through experimentation with oils. Focus on color, composition and perspective while learning techniques, developing creativity and keeping a sketchbook. Materials discussed in class. Instructor: Lynzie Kronheim.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 4/5-6/7 Th 6:30-8:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD

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Arts & Music

Mixed Media Art

Simple Sewing for Your Pet

Ellen Gabehart’s ongoing instruction allows students of all levels to choose their preferred medium(s). Students can work in pencil, pen and ink, watercolors, or acrylics.

Ages 14+. Create fun coats and toys for your dog or cat using basic sewing skills. Bring your sewing machine and creativity. Register in advance; space is limited.

Discovering Your Voice: Adding Small Figures Ages 50+, intermediate. With a review of Portraiture, each class will review the basics of composition, color harmony & textures.

Demonstrations will focus on how to include figures into your drawing or painting. The instructor will review portrait front, side view and three-quarter views.

No class 2/19 Adult Activity Center 1/22-3/19 M 12:30-3:30pm $77 ID/$92 OD 16984

Rural Landscapes: Adding Buildings Ages 50+, beginning and intermediate. This term we will explore a variety of mediums.

We will study the different perspectives in order to create frontal or side views of buildings such as barns, shacks and silos. We will review elements of rural landscapes such as horizon lines, trees and rocks, and learn how to create different atmospheric conditions.

Adult Activity Center 1/23-3/13 T $77 ID/$92 OD

9:30-12:30pm 16987

Discovering Your Own Voice: Adding Flowers and Gardens Ages 50+, intermediate. Adding flowers and gardens into the landscape and still-life, this class will center around incorporating the spring flowers blooming around us. We can add the beautiful flowers into the landscape, rock formations, still-life subjects or on a piece of material on a model’s dress. We will keep reviewing how to create a vibrant composition, values and textures.

Adult Activity Center 4/2-5/21 M $77 ID/$92 OD

12:30-3:30pm 16985

Rural Landscapes: Adding Flowers and Gardens Ages 50+, beginning and intermediate. Use a variety of art materials as we study landscapes that include floral areas and gardens.

Study flowers in a variety of environments such as window sills, beside doorways, steps and other areas. Review basic shapes, composition, color harmony, and textures.

Adult Activity Center 4/3-5/22 T $77 ID/$92 OD

9:30am-12:30pm 16988

Adult Activity Center 3/7: Toys and More W 6-8pm $22 ID/$27 OD 16849 4/4: Jackets W 6-8pm $22 ID/$27 OD 16854 Supply list: Bring thread and a half-yard of fleece for toys. For jackets, bring 1 yard of fleece or oil cloth in one print and 1 yard in another.

Lulu is ready for a walk in the rain!

Bird Carving

Textiles Lace Makers Ages 50+. Learn a technique called “tatting” for handcrafting beautiful knotted lace. This nearly lost art was once used to create the trim on garments worn by royalty in Europe.

Create two- and three-dimensional art for accents or ornaments. Register for the entire session and SAVE! Instructor: Cheryl Birch.

Adult Activity Center 1/10-4/25 2nd & 4th W 2-4pm $49 ID/$59 OD 17063 Drop-in: $7/class

Sip and Stitch Ages 21+. Do you like to knit, crochet or create other craft projects? Would you like to meet other crafters in the community?

Bring your work-in-progress or try something new in our monthly meet-up! Sip tea or wine (available for purchase) and enjoy supportive, productive and inspiring fun.

Adult Activity Center 1/29-4/30 M 7-9pm $20 ID/$24 OD or $6 ID/$8 OD drop-in

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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 4/17 & 4/20.

Adult Activity Center Ongoing Tu F 9am-12pm

Woodcraft

Adult Activity Center 2/14-4/11 W 1-3pm $80 ID/$96 OD 17056

Shops and Clubs Card-making Club 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 Monthly 3rd Tu 16942

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.

No meeting 4/20 & 21.

Adult Activity Center TuWTh 9am-3pm F 12-5pm Sa 9am-12pm $17.50 ID/$20 OD for 5-session pass; $4.50 ID/$5.50 OD daily rate

Wood Shop

Wood Carving 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.

Adult Activity Center Weekly Tu 1-3pm $5 ID/$6 OD 16946

Ages 50+, all levels. Learn to carve a “smoothie style” curlew or oystercatcher.

Master carvers Dick Jones and John Culver provide the know-how and Leah Jewel will assist in providing an oil stain finish. Bring tools; wood and finishing materials provided.

Cost includes material fee of $25 for one bird; additional blanks available. Register in advance.

Ages 18+. Our Wood Shop is equipped with saws, planer, jointer and hand tools.

Instructors: Rick Dougherty and Mitch Hutchinson. Closed 1/15, 2/19.

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

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Day Trips Ages 18+ 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.

Trip Preview Party Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.

Adult Activity Center Discover upcoming day and overnight trips, meet other travelers, and enjoy refreshments and door prizes.

‘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 $85 ID/$99 OD 15981 Meal is an additional cost Mobility rating:  +

‘Illusion’ at OMSI Portland. Now you see it — or do you really? Travel through a mindboggling labyrinth of installations to explore optical, perceptual and audio illusions, the human mind, and the science behind magic and logic.

2/15 Th 9am-5:15pm $57 ID/$68 OD 16868 Bring a sack lunch or purchase meal on-site.

Mobility Rating:  + +

Made in Oregon: Tasting Tour

Wildlife Safari with an Elephant Encounter

Carriage Me Back to 1929

Salem and Yamhill County.

Experience a bounty of Oregon-made foods such as European-style cow cheese at Willamette Cheese Company; artisan-crafted extra-virgin olive oils; jams; mustards; fruit ketchups; and relishes. Including lunch at a boutique restaurant, this tour has something for every palate.

Winston. With more than 400 acres of space for some of the rarest, most endangered and simply coolest species on Earth to roam, Wildlife Safari is truly an experience beyond a zoo. In addition to seeing animals from around the globe, our group will enjoy a private, up-close encounter with one of the park’s elephants.

Brownsville. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for this somewhat historic but always enjoyable communitywide drama. Dressed in period costumes, local actors take on the personalities of colorful historical characters and portray the history, attitudes and customs of 1929.

Be sure to register early!

3/7 W 9:15am-6pm $54 ID/$65 OD 16869 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating: + +

4/10 Tu 8am-4:30pm $64 ID/$77 OD 17012 Bring a sack lunch or purchase meal on-site.

Mobility rating:  + +

Mobility rating: + + $40 ID/$48 OD Mobility rating: + + +

St. Paddy’s Day Lunch on the River Portland. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lunch cruise on the Portland Spirit yacht, complete with live entertainment, delicious Irish fare and amazing views of the city. This two-hour cruise on the Willamette River allows guests a relaxing and carefree afternoon while enjoying the river like never before. Register

by March 1; refunds are not guaranteed after this date.

3/17 Sa 9am-4:45pm $84 ID/$101 OD 16870 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating:  +

Mill Casino Coos Bay. At the Mill Casino you’ll find over 700 ready-topay slots, as well as table games including blackjack, roulette, craps and three-card poker. Upon arrival, Willamalane travelers will be eligible for a $2 dining credit and $10 in slot pay. Must be 21 or older.

4/4 W 8am-6:15pm $29 ID/$35 OD 16871 Bring a sack lunch or purchase meal on-site.

Mobility rating:  +

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Depoe Bay Crab Feed Depoe Bay. Set aside a Sunday in spring to enjoy a crab dinner with all the trimmings at the Depoe Bay Crab Feed and Wooden Boat Show.

Registration for this popular trip closes Friday, April 20.

4/22 Su 8:45am-5pm $74 ID/$89 OD 16872 Meal is included in trip cost.

Mobility rating:  +

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Adults Day Trips

The marshes of southern Oregon are home to thousands of migratory birds. See winged wonders, hot springs and a geyser on a trip this May.

Overnight Trips

Special Destinations

Ashland Interlude

America’s Cowboy Country

Journey to the beautiful city of Ashland and the wonderful Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This year we will take in two outstanding shows, “Othello” and “Sense and Sensibility.” Accommodations are at the lovely Plaza Inn in downtown Ashland, close to shops, restaurants and Lithia Park. There will also be plenty of free time for shopping in Jacksonville and Ashland! Fees include transportation, lodging, tickets, prologue talk, breakfast, one dinner and snacks; other meals are on your own. Register by March 31; no full refunds guaranteed after this date.

5/16-17 W-Th

7am-9pm

Double: $329 Single: $409

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Birding South-central Oregon Lakeview. It is hard to imagine an area with more diverse habitat and a greater number and variety of birds than what we’ll cover in this three-day trip. Travel to the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Summer Lake Wildlife Area, Warner Valley Wetlands, Abert Lake and Fort Rock. We will stay at Hunter’s Motel, home to “Old Perpetual,” Oregon’s only geyser! It also features hot springs, soaking pools that attract many birds to the area and walkable paths. Travel, lodging, some meals and instructor/escort included. A pre-trip meeting date will be announced. Space is very limited; roommates are encouraged.

5/22-24

Tu-Th 7am-6pm

Double: $329

Single: $409

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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

Double $3,959

Single $5,209

Triple: $3,899

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.

10/8-28/18

Double $8159

Single $10,109

Triple: $8059

Free Preview Presentations 1/16 Tu 1pm River Road Park 1/16 Tu 3pm Willamalane

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Hands-on Electronics Ages 14+. Whether it’s for learning how to do a few simple electronic repairs or beginning an exciting hobby, these classes will get you started. Registration fees include all supplies needed for each class. Instructor: Doug Weiss.

Circuit Building Register in advance for all three Circuit Building classes in February and SAVE! $70 ID/$85 OD

Basic Circuit Building This class explains the ABCs behind simple electrical circuits. Use schematics, learn how to use a power supply and voltmeter, and use switches and relays to turn lights on and off.

Adult Activity Center 2/13 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16874

Advanced Circuit Building: Direct Current Use a wireless breadboard to build a one of ten LED selector circuit using resistors, LEDs and an 11-position selector switch; an LED flashing circuit using resistors, capacitors and an integrated circuit; and a high-current light bulb flasher with the use of a relay.

Prerequisite: Basic Circuit Building skills.

Adult Activity Center 2/20 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16875

Advanced Circuit Building: Alternating Current This class introduces alternating current as it relates to human hearing and electronic audio reproduction. Using an AC signal generator and oscilloscope, you will measure your personal frequency hearing range; use a potentiometer to externally control a frequency generator; and build a simple homemade speaker.

Prerequisite: Basic Circuit Building skills.

Adult Activity Center 2/27 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16876

Soldering Recommended: Basic Circuit Building and Advanced Circuit Building: Direct Current. Register in advance for all three soldering classes in March and SAVE! $70 ID/$85 OD

Basic Soldering Skills Learn the basic skills to solder and de-solder wires and components. Practiced soldering components onto a circuit board; learn methods of removing soldered components from a circuit board; assemble and solder a pre-made hobby kit to build a working circuit.

Adult Activity Center 3/6 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16877

Advanced Soldering Skills: Circuit Boards Practice and develop your new soldering skills. Use a solderable breadboard to learn common soldering techniques; use a schematic as a guide for building a circuit; solder wires and components onto the breadboard to make a working circuit.

Prerequisite: Basic Soldering Skills.

Adult Activity Center 3/13 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16878

Advanced Soldering Skills: Switches and More Continue practicing and developing new soldering skills. Use standoffs to mount circuit boards on a surface or in a hobby box; crimp wires and build a wire harness; solder wires onto switches or other components; use heat shrink tubing to insulate wire.

Prerequisite: Basic Soldering Skills.

Adult Activity Center 3/20 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16880

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Radio Communication Recommended but not required: Basic Soldering Skills and Advanced Soldering Skills: Circuit Boards. Register in advance for all three Radio Communication classes in April and SAVE! $70 ID/$85 OD

Principles of Radio Communication 1 Discover the principles of modulation used in common communication systems.

Modulate an infrared light transmitter with audio information; build an infrared light receiver to decode the transmitter; and send an audio signal across the room on an infrared light beam.

Adult Activity Center 4/10 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16881

Principles of Radio Communication 2 Everything you need to know about FM radio transmissions. Learn the basic principles of FM transmission; view local FM radio transmissions on a spectrum analyzer; and build an FM radio transmitter.

Adult Activity Center 4/17 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16882

Principles of Radio Communication 3 Everything you need to know about AM radio transmissions. Learn the basic principles of AM radio transmission; view local AM radio transmissions on a spectrum analyzer; and construct an AM radio signal using signal generators and an oscilloscope.

Adult Activity Center 4/24 Tu 6-8pm $26 ID/$31 OD 16884

Adults Technology

Technology Transitioning from Windows 7 Instructors: Carole and John Hall

After Windows 7: What's Next?

Ages 50+. If you use Windows 7, what will you do in less than two years when it’s no longer supported by Microsoft? Learn the pros and cons of the multiple options available and how to keep your PC running well until then.

Adult Activity Center 2/28 W 1-4pm $19 ID/$23 OD 16815

Windows 10: Problems and Solutions Ages 50+. Having problems with Windows 10’s constant changes and major updates?

Learn how to help avoid the worst hassles, protect privacy and solve current problems to prevent worse ones in the future.

Adult Activity Center 3/28 W 1-4pm $19 ID/$23 OD 16816

Choosing Your Device Instructors: Carole and John Hall

Computer, Tablet or Smartphone?

Ages 50+. What are the pros and cons of having a personal computer vs. a tablet vs. a smartphone? Does one of these devices cover all your needs? If not, which is best for you? Discover answers to all these questions.

Adult Activity Center 4/18 W 1-4pm $19 ID/$23 OD 16817

Expand Your Computer Use

IPads, IPhones and Macs

Instructor: Aaron Andrus

Instructor: Aaron Andrus

Facebook

IPhone: Getting Started

Ages 50+. More than 1 billion people are active Facebook users — are you? Learn how to use its most common features, such as storing and sharing photos and finding and adding friends.

Privacy considerations will also be discussed.

Ages 50+. New to iPhone?

Considering switching to iPhone?

This course is for you! Learn the basics, including what all those buttons and ports are for, how to place and answer phone calls, little-known tips for successful interaction with the iPhone touch screen, how to send and respond to a text message, how to snap and share a photo and more!

Adult Activity Center 2/13 Tu 3-5pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17044

Windows 10 Ages 50+. Windows 10 can present a host of frustrating challenges, but we’re here to help! In this course you will learn how simplify your Windows 10 experience so it feels more familiar to the Windows 7 experience you’re used to.

Adult Activity Center 2/22 Th 9:30-11:30am $17 ID/$20 OD 17047

Google Cloud Ages 50+. Ever wish you could take a picture with your smartphone and have it show up automatically on your computer?

In this Windows- and Android-friendly class, you’ll learn everything you need to know to simplify your computing experience with Google’s easy-to-use cloud service.

Adult Activity Center 3/12 M $17 ID/$20 OD

12-2p 17043

Craigslist Ages 50+. Buy, sell and connect with this free, easy-to-use online resource! With Craigslist, you can make money selling your unneeded items, shop for things you need at bargain prices and connect with your community.

Adult Activity Center 4/25 W 1-3pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17045

IPad: Getting Started Ages 50+. Apple’s iPad is an easier-to-use device that can replace your laptop or desktop computer.

This class is for anyone who is new to an iPad or who is considering purchasing their first iPad. Participants will learn about all the hardware, buttons and ports; little-known tips for successful interaction with a touch screen; how to open and close apps; how to check email and more.

Adult Activity Center 1/17 W 9:30-10:30am $10 ID/$13 OD 17023 2/26 M 1-2pm $10 ID/$13 OD 17024

Adult Activity Center 1/24 W $10 ID/$13 OD

9:30-10:30am 17014

3/20 Tu 3-4pm $10 ID/$13 OD 17025

3/2 F $10 ID/$13 OD

9:30-10:30am 17017

IPad: Building Skills

4/4 W $10 ID/$13 OD

9:30-10:30am 17018

IPhone: Building Skills Ages 50+. Turn your iPhone anxiety into confidence!

Whether you’re new to iPhone or a longtime user, this two-part class has you covered. Learn the ins and outs of your iPhone apps: how to add and delete new ones, set up email, use maps, share photos and videos, use the cloud, and much, much more.

Ages 50+. Everything you need to know about your iPad! Whether you’re new to an iPad or a longtime user, this two-part class has you covered. Learn the ins and outs of your iPad — how to add and delete apps; access websites and search the internet; set up and use email; share photos and videos; use the cloud; and much, much more. Expert instruction will help you turn your iPad anxiety into confidence and productivity!

Adult Activity Center Adult Activity Center 2/14-2/21 W 1/26-2/2 F 9:30-11:30am $34 ID/$40 OD $34 ID/$40 OD 17019 4/10-4/17 Tu 3/13-3/20 Tu 10am-12pm $34 ID/$40 OD $34 ID/$40 OD 17020

IPhone: Tips and Tricks

9:30-11:30am 17026 1-3pm 17027

IPad: Tips and Tricks

Ages 50+. There’s always more to learn about your iPhone!

After you’ve taken the Building Skills class, take this class to learn skills like copy and paste, using iPhone apps to organize your thoughts and schedule, and much more. Come again and again — it’s different every time!

Ages 50+. There’s always more to learn about your iPad! After you’ve taken the Building Skills class, take this class to learn skills like copy and paste, using iPad apps to organize your thoughts and schedule, and much more. Bring your questions and get expert answers and demonstrations. Come again and again – it’s different every time!

Adult Activity Center 2/6 Tu 2-4pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17021

Adult Activity Center 3/5 M 12-2pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17028

3/22 Th $17 ID/$20 OD

4/30 M 1-3pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17029

9:30-11:30am 17022

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Adult Activity Center 2/5-12 M 12-2pm $34 ID/$40 OD 17032

ICloud

Android or Apple?

Not sure if you have an Android or Apple device?

Just flip it over! IPods, iPads and Mac computers all have an apple on the back — that's the Apple logo. If it doesn't have the Apple, it's surely an Android device or Windows PC.

Ages 50+. No more cables and complications to move a photo from your smartphone to your computer? Yes, please! Learn everything you need to know to simplify your computing experience with iCloud, Apple’s easy-to-use cloud service.

Mac Photos Ages 50+. Smartphones have made it oh-so-easy to capture life’s precious moments and unique beauties, but how do we manage our ever-expanding photo libraries? Apple’s tools have made it easier than ever to find and manage photos, create photo albums, edit photos and share. This class will give you all the tools you need to maximize your precious digital photo collection and share it with the people you care about.

Ages 50+. Learn the ins and outs of Mac computers, including system icons; menus; learning tools and resources; system maintenance and updates; security features; how it’s different from Windows; and much more.

Ages 50+. There’s always more to learn about your smartphone!

After you’ve taken the Building Skills class, take this class to learn skills like copy and paste, using standard apps to organize your thoughts and schedule, and much more. Come again and again – it’s different every time!

Adult Activity Center 3/6 Tu 2-4pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17040 4/24 Tu 1-3pm $17 ID/$20 OD 17041

Adult Activity Center 4/6-13 F 9:30-11:30am $34 ID/$40 OD 17033

Android Tablets

Android: Smartphones, Tablets & More Instructor: Aaron Andrus

Android Smartphones: Getting Started

Adult Activity Center 2/23 F 9:30-11:30am $17 ID/$20 OD 17034

Mac 1: Understanding MacOS

Android Smartphones: Tips & Tricks

Ages 50+. New to smartphones?

This course is for you! Learn the basics, including what all those buttons and ports are for, placing and answering phone calls, tips for successful interaction with a touch screen, sending and responding to text messages, snapping and sharing photos, and more!

Ages 50+. With more than 1 billion active devices and one million apps developed, Google’s Android mobile operating system is the most popular in the world.

Learn how to purchase and download apps, manage key settings, use gestures to navigate and more.

Adult Activity Center 2/28 W $17 ID/$20 OD

9:30-11:30am 17042

Free Computer Lectures Instructor: Aaron Andrus

Protect Yourself Against Cyber Predators: Internet and Computer Security

Adult Activity Center 1/18 Th 1-2pm Adult Activity Center 17035 3/7-14 W 9:30-11:30am $10 ID/$13 OD 2/20 Tu 3-4pm $34 ID/$40 OD 17030 Ages 18+. People who aren’t as $10 ID/$13 OD 17036 4/5 Th 9:30-10:30am familiar with digital devices and $10 ID/$13 OD 17037 the Internet, particularly seniors,

Mac 2: Apps and Productivity

Ages 50+. Apple’s Mac computer apps offer Franklin-Planner-like tools for organizing your life, reaching your goals, managing your photos, communicating with loved ones and much more. Plus, learn how to seamlessly share your photos and documents between your Mac and your iPhone or iPad via the cloud, so your important information is available to you wherever you go!

Adult Activity Center 3/21-28 W 9:30-11:30am $34 ID/$40 OD 17031

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Android Smartphones: Building Skills Ages 50+. Everything you need to know about your smartphone!

In this two-part class, learn the ins and outs of your smartphone hardware and software: How to add and delete apps, set up email, get step-by-step driving directions, share photos and videos, use the cloud and much, much more.

are often targeted by scammers online and on the phone. Join us for this seminar to learn how to detect scams and be a safe citizen of the digital community.

Together, we can become more savvy to the threats we face by learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of scams and predatory marketing.

Adult Activity Center 1/19 F 9:30-10:30am FREE 17049

Adult Activity Center 2/9-2/16 Fr 9:30-11:30am $34 ID/$40 OD 17038 3/19-3/26 M 12-2pm $34 ID/$40 OD 17039

George Dorris and a prized Adults ‘Barcelona’ filbert

Technology

Speed Up Your Computer Ages 18+. Improving computer performance is as easy as 1-2-3!

In this free hourlong seminar, learn simple steps to tune up, de-clutter, and bring new life to your PC or Mac without spending a dime. Bonus: Learn the simple upgrade that can improve the performance of many computers by 300 percent or more!

Adult Activity Center 2/21 W 1-2pm FREE 17048

Tech Trends Q&A Ages 18+ What’s new? What’s coming? Technology evolves at a rapid pace; keep yourself in the loop by attending this quarterly review of current tech trends and their implications. We’ll talk about things like new products, social media, upcoming trends and the effects of media on society.

Adult Activity Center 3/27 Tu 2-3pm FREE 17051

Tech Purchases: What Tech is Right for Me? Ages 18+. Some of your friends might be Apple people, and some might be Android or PC people. What does it all mean, and what is right for you? Learn which device “ecosystems” play nicely together and how choosing and sticking to one can turn tech stress to tech joy and make day-to-day life easier.

Adult Activity Center 4/16 M 12-1pm FREE 17052

Drop-in Computer Lab 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.

Tutoring Ages 50+. Call 541-7364444 to schedule an appointment with Aaron Andrus. $45/hour

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We’ve got newsletters for families; for fans of Splash! at Lively Park and Camp Putt; for adults 18+; and for adults 50+.

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Movies Ages 50+. At the Adult Activity Center

Movie Appreciation Group Movies play from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and are free to attend. A brief introduction will precede each film, and movies are followed by an informal discussion. All movies will have English subtitles.

1/10

"Labyrinth of Lies" (2014, R, 123 minutes)

1/17

"Hannah Arendt" (2012, PG, 113 minutes)

1/24

"Denial" (2016, PG-13, 111 minutes)

February: Lawrence Kasdan, director

2/14

"The Big Chill" (1983, R, 105 minutes)

2/21

"The Accidental Tourist" (1988, PG, 121 minutes)

2/28

"Grand Canyon" (1991, R, 135 minutes)

March: 20th Century India

3/14

"Gandhi" (1982, PG, 181 minutes)

3/21

"Jinnah" (1998, PG, 110 minutes)

3/28

"The Viceroy's House" (2017, PG-13, 101 minutes)

April: Himalayan Tales

4/4

"Seven Years in Tibet" (1997, PG, 1336 minutes)

4/11

"Kundun" (1997, PG, 134 minutes)

4/25

"Lost Horizon" (1973, G, 150 minutes)

January: After the Holocaust

Monthly Matinees Ages 50+. Movies play at 1:30 p.m. Fridays at the Adult Activity Center. Subtitles available with 15-minute notice.

1/5

“Victoria & Abdul” (2017) PG-13

2/2

“Eddie the Eagle” (2016) PG-13

3/2

“Battle of the Sexes” (2017) PG-13

4/6

“Bakery in Brooklyn” (2017) NR

When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself.

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Lectures Health and Wellness

Where to Start to Love Your Heart

I Can Help You Stop Smoking Ages 18+. Twenty years ago, Carolyn Higgins was a closet smoker. She tried everything to quit smoking, but nothing worked. Then she did three hypnotherapy sessions and became a nonsmoker. Today, she is a hypnotherapist with a 90 percent success rate in helping people become nonsmokers.

You can quit smoking even if you don't think you can. Come and learn how. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/11 Th 2-3:30pm 17096

Free

Pruning Roses Ages 18+. When is the best time to prune your roses? How do you do it? What tools do you use? Discover these answers and more from certified OSU Extension Service Master Gardener specialists. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 1/25 Th 2-3:30pm 16742

Free

Owyhee River Journal

Ages 18+. “Taking care of your heart doesn’t have to be complicated,” says Yaakov Levine, Natural Grocers’ nutritional health coach. Levine will help you start by uncovering some common heart care myths.

He’ll share three simple dietary strategies and three supplements that will pump up your heart health. nstructor: Yaakov Levine, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Natural Grocers nutritional health coach. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 2/1 Th 2-3pm Free

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Preventing Elder Abuse Ages 18+. Finding the right company or individual that you can trust can be overwhelming.

Jerry Rainey of Cornerstone Services Inc. will explain what a professional fiduciary is and how one could help you with your estate plan or care management.

He will also discuss several ways to protect your estate from fraud and scams. Register in advance.

Ages 18+. Writer Bonnie Olin shares a richly illustrated journey into the Canyonlands of the Owyhee River in Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. Her presentation and reading is based on her book, “The Owyhee River Journals,” which features the photography of Mike Quigley.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 2/15 Th 16745

2-3:30pm Free

The Olympic torch is lit for the 2018 Winter Games.

Sharing Our Culture: South Korea

Healthy Heart Nutrition Ages 18+. Explore the Mediterranean eating style and tasty recipes for keeping your heart healthy with Registered Dietitian Cecelia Jacobson from PeaceHealth’s Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute.

Adult Activity Center 2/16 F 1:30-2:30pm Free 16762

Ages 18+. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are being held in Pyeongchang County, South Korea. Join us as we discuss the games, as well as other aspects of South Korean culture and special interests, with a South Korean international student from the University of Oregon. Due to scheduling challenges, the exact date of this informative presentation will be determined at the term’s start. Call 541-736-4444 in mid-January to register in advance.

Adult Activity Center Date & Time TBA Free

Adult Activity Center 2/2 F 1:30-2:30pm Free 16760

Music

Games Ages 50+. At the Adult Activity Center unless otherwise noted

Jam Session

Bingo No Bingo 1/1, 1/15, 2/19

Ongoing

M

1-3pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass

Bridge

Ongoing

W

12:30-3pm

$5 for a 20-visit pass

Mah-Jongg No meeting 4/20

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

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 1/1, 1/15 & 2/19 Adult Activity Center Weekly M 10:15-11:15am $5 ID/$6 OD per term 16947

Sharps & Flats Ages 50+. Recruiting new members of all vocal ranges; join anytime. Singing group also performs in the community.

Progressive. Partners change. No meeting 4/20

No meeting 1/15, 2/19, 4/16, 4/21

Adult Activity Center Weekly Th 9:30-11:30am $5 ID/$6 OD per term 14210

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Adults Lectures

Be a Good Plant Doctor: Know Your Resources

Maximizing Social Security

Ages 18+. Understand some of the differences between fungal, bacterial, viral, nutritional, winter and insect damage on plants in your garden. Master Gardener Shirley Betournay will share how to culturally and physically prevent and deal with these issues.

Register in advance.

Ages 18+. New Social Security legislation and methods that may increase benefits and provide more lifetime income throughout retirement will be discussed by Ginger Ottesen of Sage Wealth Strategies.

How to quickly and easily sort through all possible filing combinations will also be covered. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 2/22 Th 2-3pm Free

Adult Activity Center 4/12 Th 2-3:30pm

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Bone Builders and Breakers: It's Never Too Late to Build Bone Health Ages 18+. Unfortunately, drinking milk is not enough to keep bones healthy. Perhaps that’s why 10 million Americans have osteoporosis.

Bones are living tissue that respond to bone building care throughout life. Yaakov Levine, Natural Grocers’ nutritional health coach, discusses how to support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Instructor: Yaakov Levine, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Natural Grocers nutritional health coach.

Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 3/1 Th 2-3pm Free

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Time to Garden!

Ages 18+. Oregon State University Extension suggestions and practices that will help you get the garden in and growing are presented

by Master Gardener Shirley Betournay. Information on seeding, cool and warm season crops, fertilizer 101 and planting strategies for interplanting and succession gardening. Both in-ground and container gardening will be addressed. Register in advance.

Adult Activity Center 3/8 Th 2-3pm Free

16748

New to Medicare?

Ages 18+. Discover federal and state programs available to help low-income beneficiaries with Medicare costs. Discuss fraud prevention, enrollment periods and prescription drug plans. 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 3/29 Th

2-3:30pm Free

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Become a Senior Companion 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.

Adult Activity Center 4/5 Th 2-3pm Free

Free 16768

Alzheimer’s Educational Support Ages 50+. 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 middle stage Alzheimer’s. At this stage, care partners become hands-on caregivers.

Discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care. Call 800-272-3900 to register in advance.

Adult Activity Center Middle stage, part 1 1/25 Th 11:30am-1:30pm Free Middle stage, part 2 2/22 Th 11:30am-1:30pm Free Middle stage, part 3 3/22 Th 11:30am-1:30pm Free Late stage, parts 1 & 2. Monitoring care and ways to engage in meaningful connections.

2.5 CEUs provided with sponsor Oregon Care Partners 4/26 Th 11:30am-2:30pm Free

Legal Assistance Ages 18+. Attorney Bill Atwood provides legal information and advice in monthly group sessions. Register in advance.

Advance Directives 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.

Adult Activity Center 1/24 W 3-4pm Free 3/21 W 3-4pm Free

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Wills and Trusts 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.

Adult Activity Center 2/28 W 3-4pm Free 4/18 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: 1/1, 1/15, 2/19, 4/20-21, 5/26, 5/29 Registration: Register online, in person at the center or by phone at 541-736-4444.

Special Events

presented by providence health plan

Lunch & Learn: Riverside Chamber Symphony

Meet conductor Philip Bayles and enjoy an informational performance from musicians from the Riverside Chamber Symphony. The symphony is an ensemble of Lane County nonprofessionals who perform a variety of music.Space is limited; register in advance. A vegetarian lunch option is available.

Adult Activity Center 1/19 F 12-2 p.m.

15977 $5 for lunch, presentation only is free

Jewelry Repair Heartsick over a favorite necklace that broke or afraid to wear those special earrings? Jewelry instructor Angela Lees will be available for on-the-spot repairs while you wait. Most repairs will be free, but a small charge (under $5) may apply if special supplies are used. No soldering available; referrals will be made if necessary.

Adult Activity Center 1/18 Th 12:30-2pm Free 2/13 Tu 3-5pm Free

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Chocolate Buffet

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chocolate fountain and even diabetic-friendly desserts! Door prizes and music complete the afternoon. Bring that special someone or mingle with friends while enjoying your sweet favorites. Limited tickets available.

Adult Activity Center 2/14 W 2-3:30pm 16737 $5 in advance/$6 day of event

with Marissa Solini, also known as “The Apron Artist,” whose oil and watercolor paintings of vintage aprons tell the stories of their past lives.

Exhibit: Jan. 31-March 29 regular center hours Free reception: Friday, Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m.

Vineyards & Violins Join us for the 16th annual fundraiser for the Adult Activity Center. Browse an array of silent auction items, including weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates, golf, entertainment and much more. Violinists will serenade you as you enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and wine or sparkling cider. All proceeds benefit Willamalane Adult Activity Center programs.

Vineyards & Violins is sponsored

by Health Net of Oregon, Kingsford Manufacturing Company, Umpqua Bank, and Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness and Wilkinson.

Adult Activity Center 4/21 Sa 5-8pm 16738 $25 in advance, $30 day of event Reserve online or call 541-736-4444.

'Kimberly' by Marissa Solini INNER VISIONS: PAINTINGS BY KATIE SCHUESSLER

Working with the language of dreams and the landscape of consciousness, Katie’s paintings are an exploration of vivid color, intuition, and healing.

Exhibit: April 4-May 31, regular center hours Free reception: Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m.

presented by providence health plan

Island Park Art Gallery APRONS AND ALBUMS: MARISSA SOLINI AND KEVIN STACEY

Explore silk screening and airbrushing on pop album covers and show posters by artist Kevin Stacey. Music events are forever captured when music meets applied art. Then journey back to homemade and handmade

'Discovering the Light Within' by Katie Schuessler

Adults 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.

Weekly

Th

9-11am

Free

Chair Massage Clinic (15 or 30 minutes). No appointments 4/20.

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. 2.

1/29-4/16

M

By appointment

Free

Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (ages 60+) Help paying for electric bill.

Call 541-736-4406.

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

By appointment

Free

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 12/30, 1/20, 4/21.

Weekly

Sa

By appointment

Free

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

M-F

11:30am

Suggested donation $3

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

Call 541-736-4421 for appointment.

Free

Transportation Every Van: A Willamalane van provides transportation to the center from your home, and back. Springfield residents only. 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

F

M-F*

Free

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

12:30pm

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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

Ken Long Room, full

118

Ken Long Room, North

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

AMENITIES COMMERCIAL

$55

$65

$75

49

$35

$45

$55

A/V screen, dry erase boards, sound system

Ken Long Room, South

73

$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

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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.

For special events or full facility rentals, contact Jason Elissalde, 541-736-4518. *Kitchen rental an additional $50

Dorris Ranch

Les Schwab Sports Park

205 S. Second St., 541-736-4582

250 S. 32nd St. • 541-736-4544

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.

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.

Wildish Community Theater 630 Main St. • 541-868-0689 Willamalane owns this downtown gem along with other partners.

This intimate theater is renowned for its sound quality.

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Attached kitchen*, flatscreen TV, dry erase boards, sound system

CAPACITY

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 Pavilions

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

Alder Room

20

$30

$40

$50

Scenic view

Patio

100

$35

$45

$55

Tables and chairs provided

Swim Centers Splash! at Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 Oregon’s premier indoor water park is a popular spot for birthday parties, school groups, reunions and private rentals. A 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.

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.

6100 Thurston Road • 541-736-4244 Group picnicking pavilions 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 pavilion

150

Both pavilions

300

HOURLY RATE INDISTRICT

AMENITIES OUT-OFDISTRICT

Picnic tables, barbecue, hot plate, sink, power outlets

COMMERCIAL

$52

$59

$65

$104

$118

$130

Exclusive use of both shelters

Island Park 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.

CAPACITY

Shelters

80-100

HOURLY RATE

AMENITIES

INDISTRICT

OUT-OFDISTRICT

COMMERCIAL

$80

$100

$120 $500

Picnic tables, barbecues, power outlets

Stage

n/a

$300

$400

Fixed stage, natural amphitheater, north shelter

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

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.

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Eventos Especiales El espíritu del Mill Race 8K Carrera a pie 8K Sábado, 24 de febrero, 9 a.m.

Booth-Kelly Trailhead, 307 S. 5th St. Aventúrese en la historia de las carreras a pie de Springfield experimentando esta hermosa carrera 8K a lo largo del nuevo sendero. Los corredores están alabando con entusiasmo el sistema de pistas, la distancia y las medallas únicas que se les otorgó a los atletas que llegaron a la meta. ¡Disfrute de un desayuno gratuito de panc después de la carrera!

MEGGA HUNT Búsqueda de huevos Sábado, 31 de marzo, de 9:30 de la mañana a 12 de mediodía Lively Park $6 por niño, con antelación, $8 por niño en la entrada • Gratuito para aquellos que no formen parte de la búsqueda de huevos ¡Busquen lo que les corresponda de más de 25,000 huevos y ganen premios! Participen en juegos y manualidades, y viajen en el tren de Willamalane.

Las búsquedas no competitivas tienen lugar al final del evento y son para los participantes que se beneficien de una experiencia más tranquila de la búsqueda de huevos. La búsqueda se ha adaptado para los adolescentes y adultos con discapacidades.

Dejen que pase por lo menos media hora para estacionar, tomar el autobús de enlace y obtener la admisión antes de comenzar la actividad.

El estacionamiento es limitado; hay disponible espacios adicionales en Thurston High School (Preparatoria “Thurston”), 333 58th St., en donde funcionarán servicios de enlace desde las 9 de la mañana. El último autobús de enlace partirá del Lively Park al mediodía.

HORAS DE LA BÚSQUEDA DE HUEVOS ¡Sea puntual!

5 años de edad o menores 9:45-11 a.m.

Grados K -1................................ 10:15 de la mañana en punto Grados 2-3................................ 10:45 de la mañana en punto Grados 4-5................................ 11:15 de la mañana en punto HORAS DE LA BÚSQUEDA DE HUEVOS NO COMPETITIVA Búsqueda de huevos que estimula los sentidos, grados K-2................................. 11:15 am Búsqueda de huevos que estimula los sentidos, grados 3-5................................. 11:30 am Búsqueda adaptativa (12 años de edad o mayores) 11:45 a.m.

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• Inscripción: $30 por adelantado, $35 en el puesto donde se recogen los paquetes • Las camisetas cuestan $15 y deben ordenarse antes del 14 de febrero.

• La inscripción por adelantado termina el jueves, 22 de febrero. Después de esta fecha, los participantes deben inscribirse en el puesto donde se recogen los paquetes.

• Puesto en donde se recogen los paquetes: Viernes, 23 de febrero, de 5 a 7 de la tarde, y sábado, 24 de febrero, de 7:308:30 de la mañana, Booth-Kelly Trailhead.

No se permiten los perros.

Inscríbase en línea en willamalane.org o eclecticedgeracing.com.

Baile familiar del Día de San Valentín Sábado, 10 de febrero, de 5:30 a 7:30 de la tarde Centro de actividades para adultos $10 por persona ¡Una noche memorable y muy divertida para usted y su pequeñito especial! En este evento súper dulce y semiformal, posen para la cámara en el área de fotos, disfruten de un buffet y la pista de baile, que es lo suficientemente grande como para toda la familia.

Primavera para trepar y campamentos Sábado, 28 de abril, 1-4 p.m., Bob Keefer Center ¡Gratuito! Aférrate a la primavera trepándote a la pared de 33 pies de alto de Willamalane.

• Trépate a la pared gratuitamente — ¡se incluye el equipo!

• Sorteos y premios • Información sobre campamentos de verano para niños

Viñedos y violines Sábado, 21 de abril, de 5 a 8 de la noche, centro de actividades para adultos $25 por adelantado, $30 el día del evento Eche un vistazo a la selección de artículos de una subasta silenciosa, incluyendo vacaciones de fin de semana, certificados de regalo de restaurantes, golf, diversiones y mucho más. Las ganancias benefician a los programas del centro de actividades para adultos de Willamalane.

Adults Español Fitness Parks Clases para la salud y el bienestar Prevención del maltrato de personas de la tercera edad

Novedades sobre el parque La zona natural de Thurston Hills, un parque de 665 acres para caminar y andar en bicicleta, ya está abierto.

Los senderos más recientes, en el nuevo punto de partida en el McKenzie Highway y la calle 75. El sendero incluye un área de estacionamiento, baños, una estación de lavado de bicicletas y un puesto de información que lo ayudará a transitar su aventura.

Nuestros primeros dos

senderos establecidos son el sendero de acceso al norte, de 2 millas, y el sendero central, de 1.3 millas. Se encontrará con hermosas vistas del bosque y un ascenso empinado cuando cruce las crestas rocosas.

La zona natural de Thurston Hills está formada de diversos hábitats, como una sabana de roble, peñascos rocosos, manantiales y bosques.

Es hogar de 33 especies vegetales y 38 especies animales.

Pruebe el nuevo campo de disco golf en Clearwater Park El Parque “Clearwater” le da la bienvenida a los amantes del disco golf, en todas partes, para que jueguen en el campo de golf de 12 acres y nueve hoyos. Este es el primer campo de golf de Springfield, que satisface la necesidad de una actividad popular en el sistema de parques de Willamalane.

“El disco golf es un deporte cada vez más popular, y el público identificó la necesidad de un nuevo campo de golf en la comunidad”, dijo Fraser MacDonald, el planificador de los recursos naturales de Willamalane.

Dicho campo se ha diseñado alrededor de un área natural existente, una topografía y hábitats, mientras también se tiene en cuenta la seguridad las demás personas que visitan el parque.

Clases para aprender a jugar al disco golf ¡Ha llegado el disco golf a Willamalane! Nuestros instructores lo ayudarán a aprender las reglas del juego y a desarrollar las técnicas para ayudarlo a competir. El disco golf es un excelente juego para las familias, los amigos y los rivales amistosos — ¡inténtelo!

Clearwater Park 4/22 Domingo 11am-1pm $11 dentro del distrito $13 fuera del distrito 16895

Esta gran área recreativa seguramente será un interesante centro de actividades para senderistas y ciclistas de montaña. Hasta ahora, más de 60 voluntarios han ofrecido 600 horas de su tiempo al esfuerzo.

Willamalane planea construir eventualmente varias millas más de sendero— incluyendo un sendero cuesta abajo solo para ciclismo de montaña.

Apertura del Marylhurst Park El parque más nuevo de Springfield está dentro de un pequeño lote en la esquina de las calles 18 y H. Este mini parque es grande al hacer impacto: Incluye tres elementos de campo de juego, junto con una superficie de juego que consta de una suave fibra de madera procesada. Los árboles plantados recientemente que dan sombra, un área de juego cubierta de hierbas, y los bancos y portabicicletas proporcionan un lugar atractivo para reunirse.

Los residentes del vecindario del Parque “Marylhurst” votaron por varios conceptos de diseño. Cuando se tabularon los resultados, la clara elección expresada por los vecinos fue desarrollar un parque con un área de juego para niños que impulsara los ejercicios físicos y las actividades.

18 años de edad o mayores.

Jerry Rainey de Cornerstone Services Inc. explicará qué es un fiduciario profesional y cómo lo puede ayudar con su planificación patrimonial o la administración de su atención. Además, hablará sobre las maneras de proteger su patrimonio del fraude.

Inscríbase con anticipación.

Centro de actividades para adultos 2/2 Viernes 1:30-2:30pm Gratuito 16760

Nutrición para un corazón saludable 18 años de edad o mayores.

Explore el estilo alimenticio y las recetas sabrosas mediterráneas para mantener un corazón saludable.

Centro de actividades para adultos 2/16 Viernes 1:30-2:30pm Gratuito 16762

¿Es nuevo en Medicare?

18 años de edad o mayores.

Descubra los programas federales y estatales disponibles para ayudar a los beneficiarios de bajos recursos con los costos de Medicare. Hable sobre la prevención del fraude, los períodos de inscripción y los planes de medicamentos de venta bajo receta. Inscríbase con anticipación.

Centro de actividades para adultos 3/29 Jueves 2-3:30pm Gratuito 16751

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Clases

Clases de 'Tú y yo' para bebés, niños y padres de familia

Clases para jóvenes

Tú y yo: Comienzos de Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés)

Para todas las edades. Pongan manos a la obra y ensúciense si hace falta, mientras buscamos el charco más grande del parque. Luego, retiren las redes y lupas enormes para observar más atentamente lo que vive en y alrededor de los charcos. Los padres pueden jugar gratuitamente.

¡Juego del charco!

De 18 a 36 meses de edad. ¡Prepárese para preescolar! Explore el rol de las ciencias antiguas, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas con su niño.

Bob Keefer Center 1/9-1/30 Martes 10-10:45am $29 dentro del distrito/$35 fuera del distrito 16965 3/6-3/20 Martes 10-10:45am $22 dentro del distrito/$25 fuera del distrito 16966

Tú y yo: Juego para divertirse y ensuciarse De 6 a 36 meses de edad. Todo tiene que ver con el descubrimiento y el aprendizaje táctil, ya que los niños pequeños interactúan con productos seguros, no tóxicos y comestibles. ¡Vengan vestidos para pasar un buen rato y ensuciarse!

Bob Keefer Center 1/9-1/30 Miércoles 10-10:45am 3/7-3/21 Miércoles 10-10:45am

$29 dentro del distrito/$35 fuera del distrito $22 dentro del distrito/$25 fuera del distrito

Tú y yo: Burbujas, pelotas y bolsitas llenas de frijoles secos

Encuentro en el granero de Dorris Ranch 2/24 Busquen y encuentren Sábado 10am-11am $6 dentro del distrito /$7 fuera del distrito 3/10 Tesoros pequeñitos Sábado 10am-11am $6 dentro del distrito /$7 fuera del distrito

Aprendan a pescar truchas Aprendan técnicas básicas de pesca para utilizar en los hermosos lagos de Oregón. Los niños de menos de 11 años de edad deben asistir acompañados por un adulto.

Bob Keefer Center 4/21 Sábado 10-1pm $4 dentro del distrito /$6 fuera del distrito

Escalada para niños De 4 a 6 años de edad. Desarrolla la confianza, el equilibrio y la fortaleza para trepar tanto rocas como paredes. Se requiere la participación de los padres. No hay clase el 2/14.

1/31- 3/7 4/4-5/9

Miércoles 4-4:45pm $55 dentro del distrito/$66 fuera del distrito 17102 Miércoles 4-4:45pm $55 dentro del distrito/$66 fuera del distrito 17103

De 6 a 36 meses de edad. ¡Reboten, lancen y pateen! Los niños se mueven, desarrollan la capacidad de ser independientes y aprenden habilidades de cooperación por medio de juegos y actividades grupales.

Escalada para jóvenes principiantes

Bob Keefer Center 2/6-2/27 Martes 10-10:45am $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito 16969 4/3-4/24 Martes 10-10:45am $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito 16970

1/31- 3/7 4/4-5/9

Tú y yo: Juego sensorial De 6 a 36 meses de edad. Exploren un nuevo entorno rico sensorialmente cada semana, en clases llenas de conceptos sobre las ciencias antiguas, tales como luz, color, agua y sonido.

Bob Keefer Center 2/7-2/28 Miércoles 10-10:45am $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito 16971 4/4-4/25 Miércoles 10-10:45am $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito 16972

Tú y yo: Jugar y rodar De 6 a 36 meses de edad. Los niños se mueven hacia arriba, hacia abajo y se trasladan, mientras aprenden a seguir instrucciones en un marco grupal. El curso de obstáculos absurdos se establece de una manera diferente cada semana.

Bob Keefer Center 1/11-2/1 Jueves 2/8-3/1 Jueves 3/8-3/22 Jueves 4/5-4/26 Jueves

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

$29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito $22 dentro del distrito /$25 fuera del distrito $29 dentro del distrito /$35 fuera del distrito

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De 7 a 13 años de edad. Aprende habilidades básicas por medio de una variedad de juegos y actividades en el marco de una pequeña clase.

Miércoles 5-6pm Miércoles 5-6pm

$60 dentro del distrito/$72 fuera del distrito 17104 $60 dentro del distrito/$72 fuera del distrito 17105

Escalada para jóvenes, nivel intermedio/avanzado De 7 a 13 años de edad. Aprende técnicas y habilidades avanzadas para trepar, mientras trabajas en pequeños grupos.

1/31- 3/7 4/4-5/9

Miércoles 6:15-7:15pm $60 dentro del distrito/$72 OD Miércoles 6:15-7:15pm$60 dentro del distrito/$72 OD

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Baile para niños pequeños De 4 a 6 años de edad. Los niños aprenden las reglas básicas del movimiento y el ritmo por medio del ballet, hip hop y jazz. No se requiere la participación de los padres en el baile.

1/30-3/6 Martes 4/3-5/8 Martes

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

$49 dentro del distrito/$59 fuera del distrito 16589 $49 dentro del distrito/$59 fuera del distrito 16590

Ballet De 7 a 10 años de edad. Observe cómo su pequeño bailarín desarrolla gracia y equilibrio mientras aprende posiciones, saltos, giros básicos y mucho más de ballet.

6/3-30/1 Martes 8/5-3/4 Martes

5:00-5:45pm $59 dentro del distrito/$49 fuera del distrito 16591 5:00-5:45 pm $59 dentro del distrito/$49 fuera del distrito 16592

Hip Hop De 7 a 10 años de edad. Los bailarines aprenden breakdance inicial de dos pasos y a crean figuras con los dedos para una mejor coordinación y ritmo, y para pasar un rato fantástico.

6/3-30/1 Martes 8/5-3/4 Martes

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6:45-6:00pm $59 dentro del distrito/$49 fuera del distrito 16593 6:45-5:00 pm$59 dentro del distrito/$49 fuera del distrito 16594

Adults Español Fitness Parks

Deportes para jóvenes Clínica Juvenil de Baloncesto de Willamalane Grados 3-5. Utiliza juegos y entrenamientos para mejorar las habilidades y reforzar las reglas básicas. Los participantes reciben una camiseta. Reunión extracurricular realizada por el programa “Kids Club”. No hay prácticas en días sin clases. Limitado a 12 estudiantes por escuela.

3-4pm $45 1/16-2/20 Martes Thurston, Walterville, Douglas Gardens, Page 1/17-2/21 Miércoles Yolanda, Ridgeview, Mt. Vernon, Centennial 1/18-2/22 Jueves Guy Lee, Riverbend, Maple, Two Rivers-Dos Ríos

Clínica Juvenil de Baloncesto de Willamalane Grados K-2. ¡Ve directamente de la escuela al fútbol! Los instructores utilizan juegos y ejercicios para mejorar habilidades y reforzar las reglas básicas. Los participantes reciben una camiseta. Reunión extracurricular realizada por el programa “Kids Club”. No está disponible la práctica en días sin clases. Limitado a 12 estudiantes por escuela.

3-4pm $45 3/6-4/17 Martes Thurston, Walterville, Douglas Gardens, Page 3/7-4/18 Miércoles Yolanda, Ridgeview, Mt. Vernon, Centennial 3/8-4/19 Jueves Guy Lee, Riverbend, Maple, Two Rivers-Dos Ríos

Atletismo para jóvenes de Willamalane

Mis primeros deportes

¡Para los niños de preescolar! Se requiere la participación de los padres en estas introducciones al atletismo. ¡Cada uno de los participantes recibe una medalla!

Baloncesto De 3 a 5 años de edad. Los padres ayudan a sus hijos a aprender una variedad de habilidades para jugar al básquetbol, incluyendo rebotar, hacer pases, tirar y correr, desarrollando su agilidad.

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Miércoles 10-11am $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16596 Miércoles 5:30-6:30pm $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16597

Fútbol De 3 a 5 años de edad. ¿Le encanta a su niño correr y patear pelotas? ¡Participe en su introducción al fútbol! Este programa se concentrará en habilidades, incluyendo patear, rebotar, atrapar, lanzar y correr, y desarrollar agilidad.

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Miércoles 10-11am $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16598 Miércoles 5:30-6:30pm $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16599

Béisbol infantil De 3 a 5 años de edad. Únase a su hijo en el aprendizaje de habilidades para jugar al béisbol infantil, tales como lanzar, cachar, batear y correr, y desarrollar agilidad. .4/4-25 Miércoles 10-11am $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16600 4/4-25 Miércoles 5:30-6:30pm $39 dentro del distrito/$48 fuera del distrito 16601

Grados 3-5. Los instructores trabajan con niños, en seis diferentes eventos, durante la práctica de seis semanas. La inscripción a la clase también incluye la entrada a Atletismo para jóvenes de Willamalane, que se lleva a cabo en la pista de Thurston High, el miércoles, 30 de mayo, a las 5 de la tarde (no se provee transporte). Los participantes reciben una camiseta. Reunión extracurricular realizada por el programa “Kids Club”. No está disponible la práctica en días sin clases.

Limitado a 12 estudiantes por escuela.

3-4pm 4/24-5/29 4/25-5/30 4/26-5/31

$45 Martes Thurston, Walterville, Douglas Gardens, Page Miércoles Yolanda, Ridgeview, Mount Vernon, Centennial Jueves Guy Lee, Riverbend, Maple, Two Rivers-Dos Ríos

Golf y Tenis TGA Grados K-5. Los instructores dedicados ayudan a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades y una pasión por el golf o el tenis, mientras utilizan los deportes como un medio para proveer conceptos de STEM y habilidades para desarrollar el carácter. Se provee todo el equipo. Limitado a 15 estudiantes por escuela. No hay clases en días sin clases.

Golf Thurston 2/5-3/12

4/9-5/14 Yolanda 2/6-3/13

4/10-5/15 Walterville2/8-3/15

4/12-5/17 Ridgeview 2/8-3/15

4/12-5/17 Tenis Thurston 2/8-3/15

4/12-5/17 Yolanda 2/5-3/12

4/9-5/14 Walterville2/7-3/14

4/11-5/16 Ridgeview 2/6-3/13

4/10-5/15

Lunes Lunes Martes Martes Jueves Jueves Jueves Jueves

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

Jueves 3-4pm Jueves 3-4pm Lunes 3-4pm Lunes 3-4pm Miércoles 3-4pm Miércoles 3-4pm Martes 3-4pm Martes 3-4pm

$95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95

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Escuela secundaria Día sin clases: Aprende a esquiar o snowboard 12 años de edad o mayores. ¡Descubre la belleza y diversión de las montañas en el invierno! Este paquete incluye alquileres, una lección de dos horas y una entrada para “Easy Rider” en la zona de esquí “Hoodoo”. ¡Nosotros manejaremos; lleva a un amigo y aprendan juntos! Lleva el almuerzo en una bolsa o compra comida en el lugar.

Vístete con ropa de invierno.

Encuentro en el Bob Keefer Center 2/1 Jueves 7am-5pm $69 dentro del distrito / $78 fuera del distrito 16900

Día sin clases: ¡Locura en la nieve!

12 años de edad o mayores. ¡Haz que el día sin clases sea un DÍA DE NIEVE! Con actividades que varían de raquetas en la nieve a la construcción de fortalezas, pasaremos todo el día en la nieve. Lleva el almuerzo en una bolsa, agua y la ropa adecuada para condiciones climáticas invernales.

Encuentro en el Bob Keefer Center 2/2 Viernes 8:30am-5:30pm $45 dentro del distrito /$47 fuera del distrito 16901

Deportes de la escuela secundaria Escuelas secundarias Hamlin, Briggs, Agnes Stewart y Thurston 3:15-4:45 p.m. De lunes a jueves • $65 Grados 6-8. Esta liga recreativa, una asociación con las escuelas públicas de Springfield, está abierta para todos los niños, sin considerar el nivel de destreza o capacidad. En un mundo dominado por los deportes competitivos, Willamalane permanece concentrado en lo básico, el desarrollo de las habilidades y el espíritu deportivo.

Las temporadas son de seis semanas e incluyen dos semanas de práctica antes de que comiencen los juegos. Hay disponible asesoramiento financiero para aquellos que cumplan los requisitos. Los horarios varían según la escuela; están sujetos a la disponibilidad de los campos.

FECHA LÍMITE PARA INSCRIBIRSE Básquetbol para niños de 7o y 8o grado 1/11 Básquetbol para niñas de 7o y 8o grado 3/1 Fútbol 4/20 Atletismo 4/27

TEMPORADA 1/16-3/4 3/5-4/19 4/23-5/31 4/30-5/31

CUOTA $65 $65 $65 $65

Bailes de la escuela secundaria Baila toda la noche, pasa un rato en Two50 o tira al aro. Se requiere identificación. Presenta tu actual tarjeta de membresía de Two50 y ahorra $2.

Bob Keefer Center (entra por detrás del edificio, a través del estacionamiento del Sur) 1/5, 1/19, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 4/13 7:30-10pm $7

Baile de graduación primaveral de la escuela secundaria Este evento semiformal seguro que creará recuerdos para toda la vida. Se incluyen refrescos y estará disponible un área de fotografía que cuesta $5 por sesión. Obtén tus entradas en willamalane.org, o en el Bob Keefer Center. Las ventas por adelantado terminan el 3 de mayo.

Bob Keefer Center (entra por detrás del edificio, a través del estacionamiento del Sur) 5/4 7-10pm 16716 $10 por adelantado/$15 en la puerta 16716

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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.

Sesiones de Natación y Parque Acuático Comienza el 3 de enero

Lunes y miércoles 6-7:30pm* *¡Juegue y ahorre! Solo $4 dentro del distrito/$5.25 fuera del distrito Los precios no son válidos con cualquier otro ofrecimiento.

Viernes

4-8pm

Sábado

1-8pm

Domingo

1-5pm

Sesiones Especiales de Natación 12/26-30

Martes-sábado

1-8pm

12/31

Domingo

1-5pm

1/1-2

Lunes-Martes

1-5pm

1/15

Lunes

1-7:30pm

Sesiones de Natación durante las vacaciones de primavera 3/26-30

Lunes-Viernes

12-8pm

Sesiones de Natación para Niños En todas estas fechas, se reserva la piscina infantil para los niños de 6 años de edad o menores, y sus padres. La tarifa no está disponible durante las sesiones de natación.

Horas de invierno, comenzando el 3 de enero Lunes Miércoles

8:30am-5:30pm

Martes Jueves

8am-8pm

Viernes

8:30am-3pm

Piscina para niños durante las vacaciones de primavera, 3/26-30 Lunes-viernes

8:30-11:30am

$4.25/niño, dentro del distrito, $5, fuera del distrito ¡Es gratuito para los padres! La tarifa no está disponible durante las sesiones de natación.

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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

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Index A Active Exercise 49 ADA accommodations 19 Adaptive Recreation 43 Adult Activity Center 14, 19, 35, 68, 71 Advance Directives 67 Ai Chi 26 ALL-ACCESS Fitness Pass 27, 51 Alzheimer’s support 67 Americans with Disabilities Act, 19 Aquatics 21-27 Aquatone 26 Arts and crafts 58 Auxier, Jessica 46

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Dance 29, 30, 49, 55 Day trips 60, 61 Deep-water Exercise 26 DeLaney, Flo 25 Disabilities 19 Disc golf 16 Dodgeball 44 Dog Training 53 Dorris Ranch 15, 16, 39, 70 Drawing 58 Driver’s education 37

Jewelry 58 Jiu jitsu 32

Taekwondo 32 Tai Chi 51 T-ball 29 Technology 63-67 Tennis 31, 44 Thurston Hills Natural Area 4, 12-13, 14 Total Release Basketball 34, 37 Track and Field 31 Tumbling 29, 30 Two50 36

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Language 54 Lapidary Shop 59 Lap swimming 26 Learn to Ski or Snowboard 34 Lectures 66 Legal assistance 67 LEGO® 32 Les Schwab Classic 9 Les Schwab Sports Park 14, 45, 70 Lively Park 71 Lunch & Learn 68

P90X Live 46, 49 Pacific Park 14 Painting 58 Parks 12-17 Park shelters 71 Parties 35 Photography 37, 54 Photo policy 18 Pilates 50 PiYo Live 46, 49 Playground Sports 44 Preschools 28 Prom 37

Early Start 33 Electronics 62 Español 73, 75 Event calendar 5 Exercise on Your Own 26 Exercise That Feels Good 26

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Baby Boot Camp® 49 Babysitter Training 37 Backpacking 38 Ballet 30 Basketball 29, 31, 44 Beekeeping 56 Better Bones and Balance 49 Bike maintenance 39 Birthday parties 35 Board of Directors 4 Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation 9, 19, 35, 44, 70 Camp Putt 19, 35 Cardio 49 Cheerleading 30 Chinese 54 Chocolate Buffet 68 Circuit building 62 Clearwater Park 16 Climbing & Bouldering 40 Computer lab 65 Computers 63 Conversations with Women 52 Core De Force 49 Craigslist 63 Cross country skiing 39 Cycle 49

Facilities 19 Fight the Blight 77 filbert blight 77 Fishing 39 Fitness 46-51 Fitness center 44 Fitness coaching 50 Food and Wine Fusion 52 Fun Fit: Functional Fitness 49

G Games 66 Gardening 57, 67 Gifts to Parks 17 Golf 31 Group exercise classes 48

H Health and wellness 66 Hip Hop 30 Humans vs. Zombies 6 HYDRO-FIT® 26

I Inclusion 19 iPads 63 iPhones 63 Island Park Art Gallery 8, 68 Italian 54

K Key to class listings 19 Kiddie Pool 20 Kids classes 29 Kids Club 33 Kids’ Night Out 32

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M Martial arts 32, 45 Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration 6 Marylhurst Park 4, 16 May’s Martial Arts 45 Meadow Park Shelters 71 Meditation 52 Meetings 69 MEGGA Hunt 7 MELT 51 Middle School Sports 36 Mill Race Path 14 Mother’s Day Tea 39 Movies 65 Music 66 Music Together® 29 My First Sports 29

N Needle felting 39 Nia 51 No-school Days 34

O Outdoors 38

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Q Qigong 51 Quartz Park 15

R Radio communication 62 Rag rugs 39 Recreation Swims 21 Registration 18 Rentals and reservations 70-71 Ruff Park 15 Running and walking 55

S Senior Start-up 51 Services 69 Silver & Fit 51 SilverSneakers® 49, 51 Skyhawks 34 Slim Down Springfield 47 Smartphones 64 Snowshoeing 38 Soccer 29, 31 Soldering 62 Spa 26 Spanish 54 Special events 5–9 Spirit of the Mill Race 6 Splash! at Lively Park 15, 19, 20, 35, 71, 76 Spring Cling 8 SpringFilm 9 Springs the squirrel 8, 35 Stability Balls 47, 50 Strength & Flexibility 47, 50 Strong Bones, Strong Body 50 Strunk, Richard 47 Superhero Jiu Jitsu 45 Support groups 69 Swim club 27 Swim Lessons 22–23

U Urban Homesteading 56

V Valentine’s Day Soirée 6 Vineyards & Violins 9 volleyball 44 volunteers 10-11

W Water exercise 26 Waterpark Swims 20 weddings 70 Weight training 47, 50 Wellness 52 Wildish Community Theater 70 Willamalane Park Foundation 17, 77 Willamalane Park Swim Center 19, 21, 35, 71 Willamalane Swim Club 27 Wood Carving 59 Wood Shop 59

Y Yoga 50 You & Me 29

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