Adults & Seniors
Social connection is a crucial component of health and well-being at any age, but especially as we get older. For retirees, it is important to replace the social connections of work with new friendships, new interests and new opportunities to make a positive difference. The fun part is, we get to decide what those connections will be!
Winter Adult Programming Schedule
Sellwood Community House offers dynamic programming for adults that fosters creativity, encourages social connection and supports mental and physical health.
Enjoy longtime favorite classes like Creative Club and Tai Chi, and all new offerings including process art workshops, Life Stories workshops, cooking classes, new clubs and more!
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Winter Adult Programming
❄ Winter Adult Programming
Exercise for EveryBody
Dates: Starts January 6. Ongoing
M/W/F | 9–10 am | $3 | Gym
Keep the body strong all summer long in this all-level exercise class, the longest running class at SCH! Whether you’re new to exercise or a longtime fitness enthusiast, this class has a place for you, and is a great place to form new community connections and friendships.
Let’s Talk: 55+ Discussion Group
Variable, one Monday per month | 10:15–11:45 AM | free | Meeting room
Each Conversations on Aging “Let’s Talk” is an informal, interactive discussion with peers, facilitated by Conversations on Aging volunteers. A different topic is chosen for each month.
Dates and Topics:
December 16: Resilience: Bouncing Back
January 6: Battling the Blues
February 24: Creating Home as you Age
March 17: Forgetfulness (Where did I leave my glasses?)
April 21: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
May 19: Giving up the Keys
June 9: Learning from Grief and Loss
Portland Set Dance - CLASS PAUSED
Dates: TBD
Mondays | 12:30-2 pm | $3/ DROP-IN | Gym
Set Dance is a form of social dancing popular in Ireland for over 150 years. You don't need to have a partner to join us. It's great fun and great exercise, as well as a way to keep your brain sharp.
Alignment Based Yoga for Healthy Aging
Dates: January 7-March 20, and April 1-June 5
Tuesdays & thursdays | 9–10 am | $18/ DROP-IN or $80 for a 5-class punch pass | Gym
Keep your body nimble and strong in this all-levels, safe-for-aging yoga class led by an expert instructor.
Tai Chi
Dates: January 9-March 20, and April 3-June 5
Thursdays | 1:30-2:30 Pm | $18 or $80 for a 5-class punch card/ DROP-IN | Gym
Tai Chi for Health is an introductory class for both beginners and anyone returning to Tai Chi after taking a break. This class practices the Yang style, short form, which consists of 24 forms. Tai Chi helps us all with balance and slow breathing, feeling calm and strong in our bodies. Come join us and find out how joyful movement can be!
Creative Club
Dates: January 8-March 19, and April 2-June 4
Wednesdays | 10:15 AM-12 pm | $10/DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-class punch card | meeting room
Explore your creative self in this fun, engaging, low-stress weekly series led by local artists and storytellers!
January Creative Club will focus on figure drawing explorations. Over the course of the month, we will draw figures in action to understand how the body moves, create multiple characters, place them in a setting, and work in oil pastels. Our inspiration is Degas and his dancers. Please bring images of people in action poses to get started - all other supplies will be provided.
Please note, the first Wednesday of each month will be devoted to Story Sharing, and is formatted as a 5-minute story share on a designated topic. February’s topic will be “love.”
Portland Haiku Group
Dates: December 21, January 18 1-3 pm (*note different time in January), February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17
3rd Saturday | 12-2 Pm | $3/ DROP-IN | meeting room
Come together to share haiku and similar short poems, and support each other in the development and appreciation of poetry originating from Japanese culture. Contact Shelley Baker-Gard for more information: sbakergard@msn.com
Alignment Based Yoga
Dates: January 29th, February 26th, March 26th
Last Wednesdays | 6:30–7:30 PM | $18 or $80 for a 5-class punch pass / DROP-IN | Gym
Use proper alignment and modifications to maximize the benefits of practicing yoga poses. This is an educational and active class dedicated to improving strength and flexibility. Teens through adults welcome.
Mah Jongg Nights
Dates: January 16, January 30, February 6, February 20, March 6, March 20
1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | Free | meeting room
American Mah Jongg, one set provided. Bring your own set. Growing group of players. ALL experience levels welcome, learn with us!
Ukulele Jam (SMURK)
Dates: January 9-March 20
Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | FREE/ DROP-IN | Lobby
Ukuleles RULE. Come jam with the Sellwood Moreland Ukulele Revival Klub! All levels are welcome.
Book Club
4th thursdays | 6:30-8:30 Pm | FREE/ DROP-IN | meeting room
Join this lively group of readers to discuss each month’s book choice. See the book choices on the SCH calendar.
Dates:
Thursday, January 23rd: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Thursday, February 27th: Husband Slave Master Wife by Ilon Woo
Thursday, March 27th: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Drop-in Basketball 21+
Tuesdays | 6:15–9 Pm | $10/ DROP-IN or $40 for a 5-session punch card | Gym
Bring your A-game to our gym!
Tour the Mediterranean
Dates:
January 16: Southern France
January 30: Italy
February 13: Spain
February 27: Greece
March 13: Middle East
*Detailed menus for each date listed below
thursdays | 6:30 pM-8:30 pm | $65 per class / $300 for the whole session / Registration | kitchen
Expand your culinary horizons at SCH! Join registered dietitian and chef Terese Wallace for a taste of Mediterranean cuisine. Each 2-hour class will cover one of five regions: France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and the Middle East. The focus of the class will be on flavor, technique, and ease of preparation; instruction will be both hands-on and by demonstration, and basic knife skills will be taught and reinforced in each class. A vegetarian menu using seasonal produce is planned. Students will be able to enjoy a light meal of all food prepared in class and will receive a print copy of the recipes. The menu is suitable for weeknight preparation and no special skills are required. Wine or non-alcoholic beverages included.
Register for Tour the Mediterranean
Detailed Menus:
January 16: Southern France
Gougères (French cheese puffs)
Herbes de Provence (seasoning blend)
Galettes (a rustic pastry) with roasted root vegetables
Yogurt cake with thyme & lemon (a no-measure cake)
January 30: Italy
Whipped ricotta
Frizzled sage
Massaged kale salad with Caesar dressing
Saffron Orzotto (barley cooked risotto style)
Sautéed mushrooms
Panna cotta
February 13: Spain
Marinated olives
Romesco sauce (tomato, almond, and pepper sauce)
Arugula salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette
Weeknight vegetarian paella
Citrus polenta cake
February 27: Greece
Roasted chickpeas
Tirokaftei (spicy feta cheese dip)
Tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip with herbs)
Spanakopita spirals (phyllo dough with spinach, feta, and dill)
Galatopita (Custard pie)
March 13: Middle East
Labneh (yogurt cheese)
Za’atar (a spice blend)
Handmade flatbread
Herb, onion, and cheese hand pies
Dates stuffed with chocolate
New Program
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New Program ❄
Club Incubator
We ❤️Clubs! Sellwood Community House is all about bringing people together to meet friends, make friends, and build community. Many clubs have formed under our roof, and we would love to add to that list! If we don’t offer something that sparks your interest, come to us with your ideas and we can help connect you with others who might like to start something new! Reach out to info@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org.
Supper Club
Sundays | 7-9 pm | $50 or $90 for 2 / registration on Zeffy | SCH
Dates: January 26, February 23, March 30
How it works:
Sign up: Sign up for a supper club event held once a month. We’ll email you with our plan for the main dish, allowing you to choose from several side options.
Share: We ask that you send us a copy of the recipe you plan to share one week in advance. We’ll create recipe cards of each attendant’s recipe to share with the rest of the group. If you’re attending with two people, only one dish is necessary. These dishes don’t need to be fancy or recipes passed down from generation to generation (although that’s nice too).
Attend: Join us for a night of storytelling and community building. We’ll transform the Sellwood Community House into a beautiful space complete with bartender, music, flowers and more. Get to know your neighbors while we share a meal together.
Create: Before we dig in, we’ll photograph each dish for our community cookbook. We invite you to share about your recipe or your experience. By the end of the year, we’ll have recipes and stories to share with the larger community in the form of a cookbook.
Come as you are, we can’t wait to learn more about you!
Offline Cafe
Mondays | 6:30-9 pm | $30, registration on Zeffy | SCH
Dates: February 17, March 17
Join us for Offline Cafe, a vibrant community gathering dedicated to taking a much-needed break from technology and embracing the joyful spirit of togetherness. Here, you can immerse yourself in a delightful variety of engaging activities such as diving into your favorite book, playing board games, or gathering around for captivating cooking or wine demonstrations.
Each Offline Cafe will feature designated spaces for a variety of activities on a rotating basis. Bring your own book, craft, or board game. We’ll also provide craft kits for sale and a wide selection of board games to borrow for the night. Let’s connect with one another and celebrate the simple pleasures of life, free from screens and distractions. Who knows what your time here will lead to? Maybe your new book club, knitting group or wine club awaits you. Snacks and drinks included.
Instant Pot Greek Yogurt Making Demo
Monday, January 27 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $35/ registration on Zeffy
Join us for a demonstration that will unlock the secrets of creating creamy, delicious greek yogurt in your Instant Pot! This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, as we guide you through the simple steps to produce your own homemade yogurt, tailored to your taste preferences. We’ll go over how to use a live culture or starter, and how to achieve your desired taste and texture. Tastings will be provided. You’ll go home with a jar of yogurt to either enjoy or use as your yogurt starter.
Wine Tasting Workshop
Monday, February 3 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $60/ registration on Zeffy | SCH Kitchen
Choosing a bottle of wine in a store or from a wine list can be intimidating- especially if you are new to the wine world. Our wine expert Brielle will guide you through how to taste and evaluate a wine to determine your own wine preferences. Learn about tannin, acidity, body, balance, and more as you taste 3-4 wines. You will leave with the confidence to explain what you like and find wines you love.
Quick Pickles Workshop
Monday, February 10 | 6:30-8:30 PM | $45/ registration on Zeffy | SCH Kitchen
Unleash your culinary creativity and preserve the flavors of the season with our Quick Pickle Workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the art of quick pickling, a great way to enhance your dishes and reduce food waste. A brief overview will be provided followed by hands-on pickling. Each of you will take home 2 jars of pickles. Experiment with herbs and spices to create unique flavor profiles and take home a few recipe suggestions.
Solid Perfume Workshop
Monday, March 3 | 6:30-8:30 PM | $65/ registration on Zeffy | SCH Kitchen
Join our hands-on Solid Perfume Class, where you’ll create your very own custom scent. In this workshop, you will learn the art of blending essential oils and fragrance notes, working with top, middle, and base notes to craft a well-balanced perfume. Take home two solid perfume tins and the skills to recreate your own fragrance blends at home.
Day: Monday March 3
Time: 6:30-8:30
Cost: $65/ registration on Zeffy
Location: SCH Kitchen
Sourdough Workshop
Monday, March 10 | 6:30-8:30 PM | $45/ registration on Zeffy | SCH Kitchen
Learn the art of sourdough making from starter to fresh-baked loaf!
Market Basket Weaving Workshop
Monday, March 31 | 6:30-8:30 PM | $115/ registration on Zeffy | Max Capacity: 20
Join us for a hands-on basket weaving class where creativity meets craftsmanship! In this session, you'll learn the traditional techniques of basket weaving using natural materials. Designed for beginner-intermediate level crafters, the class will guide you through the process. Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful, functional market basket that you can take home. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with your handmade basket and the skills and confidence to create more at home. Baskets measure 5x12" base; 14" tall.
New Year Vision Board Workshop
Saturday, FEbruary 15 | 10:30am - 12:30PM | Registration Required, $10 suggested Donation | Max Capacity: 12
Ready to manifest what you want for your life in 2025? Be it career, relationships, goal-setting, health, etc., come together with friends to create your own collage of images and words that will help make your intentions a reality. Basic supplies provided, but bringing magazines and images to use and share is highly encouraged.
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