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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Older Adults: Fall Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This class was designed for active independent seniors who can walk without a cane for 15 minutes. It is a blend of slow-motion movements that improve balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, and focus combined with physical therapy techniques of sensory awareness and integration\, providing the student with the tools to navigate their environment with confidence and a feeling of empowerment. \nMichael Siegel has been teaching Tai Chi since 1980 with the permission of Master Kai Ying Tung and has been a physical therapist since 1963 with teaching experience in Australia\, Japan\, and Zambia. \n10–11am • Mondays & Wednesdays • Free • Preregistration is required • To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-for-older-adults-fall-prevention/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:EPS: Meals on Wheels @ The Opal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the new LGBTQ+ community meal site at The Opal! Doors open at 11am\, meal is served at noon. Donations are welcome to support the site. \nOpen 11am–1pm\, meal at 12pm • Mondays • The Opal: 12691 NW Dogwood St
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/eps-meals-on-wheels-the-opal/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Assistance,Elder Pride Services,Home
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SUMMARY:Better Bones Exercise (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This online class begins with a gentle seated warm-up that transitions into standing cardiovascular routines and movement-techniques that strengthen the major muscle-groups and enhance awareness of balance. Class ends once again in the chairs with gentle stretching and flexibility techniques.\n*While exercise props are not required\, options to use light hand weights (water bottles and soup cans work!)\, small 4-6 in ball (small cushion also works) and stretchy resistance bands will be given. \nCost is $50 per month. Email frontdesk@fhpdx.org for scholarship opportunities. No class 8/26\, 8/28\, or 9/2. \nMondays & Wednesdays | 11:30am – 12:30pm \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \n  \n \nInstructor: Wendy K Tucker\nWendy is a Health and Wellness Facilitator and Expressive Arts Therapist with an extensive background in facilitating various movement techniques\, mindfulness-based meditation and wellness practices. \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/better-bones-exercise-online/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga with Laura
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Yoga: Movement for All Levels of Experience and Ability \nIn this class\, we’ll practice yoga poses and mindfulness techniques to increase flexibility\, strength and resilience in the body and mind. You can do this class on a mat\, in a chair or a blend of the two. Each class begins with a centering practice and then moves into a series of yoga poses adapted to your comfort level. We end class with guided relaxation and rest. \nParticipants must pre-register for class. Please bring a mat and an optional towel or blanket. \nMondays: 12–1pm • Fridays: 11am–12pm • $10/class for non-members and $8/class for Friendly House members. \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \nAbout the Instructor: Laura brings kindness and humor to her classes\, and enjoys teaching people new to yoga as well as those with more experience. She has training in trauma-informed practices as well as in yoga for traumatic brain injury. Laura specializes in working with people who are interested in giving their busy or anxious brains some well deserved rest to make room for their whole selves – body\, mind\, heart and soul. She is a Yoga Alliance RYT 200-hour certified teacher and has taught yoga professionally since 2019. \nLaura began practicing yoga movement\, breath and meditation in her 20s. She practiced on and off for the next two decades\, but devoted most of her time to her work in health care policy and advocacy. At midlife\, Laura returned to yoga more fully\, finding it helped her discover a sense of calm within the storm of our challenging political times\, feel more connected to her whole self and better able to connect with others from a place of integration and compassion.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/mindful-yoga-in-person/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:EPS: The Pharmacy PDX Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet us once a month at this favorite neighborhood spot on Mondays for their all-day happy hour specials. For location info: thepharmacypdx.com \nElder Pride Services • 2–4pm • Mondays • The Pharmacy PDX: 2100 NW Glisan St
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/the-pharmacy-pdx-social/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:The Pharmacy: 2100 NW Glisan St
CATEGORIES:Elder Pride Services,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi I
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about learning Tai Chi? Our Tai Chi classes are ongoing\, and students are welcome to start at any time. If you would like to learn the form from the beginning\, join us on Tuesday\, January 7th\, 2025 when we will introduce the guiding principles and opening moves of the Yang Style Long Form. Over approximately the following 3 months students will be guided through the entire form. \nIntroduction to Tai Chi (Tai Chi I) • Tuesdays • 9:30–10:30am \nTai Chi has many physical benefits such as helping to improve balance\, strength\, and flexibility. It is sometimes called “Moving meditation” due to its graceful movements\, and ability to calm the mind. and help destress the practitioner. Introduction to Tai Chi teaches important principles and skills to launch your tai chi journey. This class is great for students with no prior tai chi experience or students who have prior tai chi experience. Students taking Tai Chi I are encouraged to concurrently enroll in Tai Chi II so they have an additional opportunity to review and practice moves learned earlier in the week. \nWhat to Expect: Almost anyone can learn tai chi\, even if they do not consider themselves well-coordinated or good at athletics. Tai chi is very adaptable to people of varying abilities and limitations\, though students should be able to stand and walk independently. As always\, it is wise to consult with your medical provider before undertaking any new form of exercise. Two related qualities that do seem important to learning tai chi are persistence and patience. While many benefits of tai chi can be felt quickly\, committing the sequences to memory and incorporating the subtleties of the movements into muscle memory takes time and practice. With 25 to 30 hours of practice and instruction (3 months of two weekly classes)\, students often have a growing sense of competence with the form. A very helpful attitude for the new student learning tai chi is to enjoy the activities and moving in the class\, without becoming overly concerned with mastery. If you maintain this attitude\, you will persist in your tai chi journey because it brings you joy and mastery will follow. In the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching\, which informed the development of Tai Chi\, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” \nWe are a welcoming group of neighbors and friends from all over Portland enjoying the benefits and camaraderie of learning and practicing together. New participants are always welcome. We practice together as a community and support each person toward reaching their individual goals. \nThe Instructor: This class is taught by David Katz\, a Tai Chi instructor at Friendly House\, local recreation centers\, and retirement facilities. He is also a registered yoga instructor. If you have any questions about the class or tai chi in general\, you can reach out to him through the front desk. \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-in-person/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:Friendly House's 95th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Friendly House’s 95th birthday with us at McMenamin’s Tavern & Pool! There will be cake\, pool\, trivia\, and friends! \n50% of all food and drink purchases will be donated to Friendly House\, so come out and celebrate 95 years in the community!
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/friendly-houses-95th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:McMenamins Tavern & Pool\, 1716 NW 23rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Community,Fundraising,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Older Adults: Fall Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This class was designed for active independent seniors who can walk without a cane for 15 minutes. It is a blend of slow-motion movements that improve balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, and focus combined with physical therapy techniques of sensory awareness and integration\, providing the student with the tools to navigate their environment with confidence and a feeling of empowerment. \nMichael Siegel has been teaching Tai Chi since 1980 with the permission of Master Kai Ying Tung and has been a physical therapist since 1963 with teaching experience in Australia\, Japan\, and Zambia. \n10–11am • Mondays & Wednesdays • Free • Preregistration is required • To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-for-older-adults-fall-prevention/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:EPS: Meals on Wheels Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join this community meal site that has been bringing LGBTQ+ elders together for over 14 years—now at a new location! Longtime Meals on Wheels People volunteers and attendees welcome new friends for lunch every week. A recommended donation of $5 supports the site. \nOpen 11am–1pm\, meal at 11:30am • Wednesdays • Westminster Presbyterian: 1624 NE Hancock St
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/eps-meals-on-wheels-lunch/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Elder Pride Services,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:Better Bones Exercise (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This online class begins with a gentle seated warm-up that transitions into standing cardiovascular routines and movement-techniques that strengthen the major muscle-groups and enhance awareness of balance. Class ends once again in the chairs with gentle stretching and flexibility techniques.\n*While exercise props are not required\, options to use light hand weights (water bottles and soup cans work!)\, small 4-6 in ball (small cushion also works) and stretchy resistance bands will be given. \nCost is $50 per month. Email frontdesk@fhpdx.org for scholarship opportunities. No class 8/26\, 8/28\, or 9/2. \nMondays & Wednesdays | 11:30am – 12:30pm \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \n  \n \nInstructor: Wendy K Tucker\nWendy is a Health and Wellness Facilitator and Expressive Arts Therapist with an extensive background in facilitating various movement techniques\, mindfulness-based meditation and wellness practices. \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/better-bones-exercise-online/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:Low-Impact Kickboxing with Steven
DESCRIPTION:Join our Low-Impact Kickboxing class designed for adults of all ages! This fun and energizing workout combines gentle movements\, balance exercises\, and light cardio to improve strength\, flexibility\, and coordination. Perfect for all fitness levels\, this class offers a supportive and welcoming environment to stay active and healthy while having a great time. No prior experience is needed. All movements are adaptable to students’ comfort level. \n5:30–6:30pm • Wednesdays • $8/member\, $10/non-member \nRSVP by email frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/low-impact-kickboxing-with-steven/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:Muscle & Movement: Strength for the Active Ager
DESCRIPTION:A beginner\, low-intensity\, and impact strength training workout designed for those with movement considerations. Through the use of props such as weights and resistance bands\, we will perform exercises to help increase your bone density and range of motion\, improve balance\, and build muscle strength. This class can be adapted depending on your fitness level and abilities. \nWednesdays: 1–2pm • Fridays: 9:30–10:30am • $8 for members/$10 for non-members • Pre-registration is required • To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/muscle-movement-strength-for-the-active-age/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:EPS: "Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes" (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life and legacy of pioneering artist George Platt Lynes\, who took radically explicit photographs of the male nude. This film reveals Lynes’ gifted eye for the male form\, his long-term friendships with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey\, and his lasting influence as one of the first openly gay American artists. To RSVP for this virtual film: tinyurl.com/EPS0604lynes \n6pm • Wednesday\, June 4 • Free
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/eps-hidden-master-the-legacy-of-george-platt-lynes-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Elder Pride Services,Home
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi II
DESCRIPTION:Continue to improve your skills by attending Continuing Tai Chi each week.   Moves learned in Tuesday’s “Beginning Tai Chi” class will be reviewed and practiced but this class also provides an opportunity to practice the entire form.  All skill levels are welcome.\n\nInstructor: David Katz\n\n\nThursdays | 9:30am–10:30am | $10/class for non-members and $8/class for Friendly House members\n\nParticipants must pre-register for class. Email or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391.\n\nWe are a welcoming group of neighbors and friends from all over Portland enjoying the benefits and camaraderie of learning and practicing together. New participants are always welcome. We practice together as a community and we encourage and support each individual toward reaching their individual goals. Our instructor is David Katz who teaches Tai Chi at Friendly House\, community centers\, and retirement facilities. He is also a registered yoga instructor. Please reach out to him through the front desk if you have any questions about the class or Tai Chi in general.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-ii/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:Folk Dance Around The World
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy folk dances from around the world with long-time folk dancers Sue and Carol. All levels are welcome in this easy\, low-impact class! \n1:30–2:30pm • Thursdays • $8/class • Preregistration is required • To RSVP: (503) 228-4391 or frontdesk@fhpdx.org \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/folk-dance-around-the-world/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:EPS: All Are Welcome Social (Online)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at our regular happy hour virtual socials hosted by Rebecca Blair. All Elder Pride Services socials are using Zoom\, which supports call-in and video options. \n4–6pm • Thursdays • Virtual \nTo RSVP for EPS groups and events\, please contact us at: rebecca@fhpdx.org \n  \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/sage-social/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elder Pride Services
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SUMMARY:NW Neighborhood Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:Boost your mood\, improve your health\, and connect with your community by joining our new weekly NW Portland Walking Group\, led by Jessie Miles\, our Community Enrichment Coordinator! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the neighborhood streets and parks\, enjoy some fresh air\, and meet friendly faces along the way. Open to all ages and fitness levels\, our walking group is the perfect way to stay active and build connections. Lace up your walking shoes and join us for a fun and refreshing weekly outing! Meet in the lobby of Friendly House’s Crawford building. Walks will happen rain or shine so please come prepared for Oregon weather. \nFridays: 10–11am • Saturdays: 11am–12pm • Free • RSVP required: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call (503) 228-4391
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/nw-neighborhood-walking-group/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga with Laura
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Yoga: Movement for All Levels of Experience and Ability \nIn this class\, we’ll practice yoga poses and mindfulness techniques to increase flexibility\, strength and resilience in the body and mind. You can do this class on a mat\, in a chair or a blend of the two. Each class begins with a centering practice and then moves into a series of yoga poses adapted to your comfort level. We end class with guided relaxation and rest. \nParticipants must pre-register for class. Please bring a mat and an optional towel or blanket. \nMondays: 12–1pm • Fridays: 11am–12pm • $10/class for non-members and $8/class for Friendly House members. \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \nAbout the Instructor: Laura brings kindness and humor to her classes\, and enjoys teaching people new to yoga as well as those with more experience. She has training in trauma-informed practices as well as in yoga for traumatic brain injury. Laura specializes in working with people who are interested in giving their busy or anxious brains some well deserved rest to make room for their whole selves – body\, mind\, heart and soul. She is a Yoga Alliance RYT 200-hour certified teacher and has taught yoga professionally since 2019. \nLaura began practicing yoga movement\, breath and meditation in her 20s. She practiced on and off for the next two decades\, but devoted most of her time to her work in health care policy and advocacy. At midlife\, Laura returned to yoga more fully\, finding it helped her discover a sense of calm within the storm of our challenging political times\, feel more connected to her whole self and better able to connect with others from a place of integration and compassion.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/mindful-yoga-in-person/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:Free Tech Help With Nolan
DESCRIPTION:Join Nolan\, friend and volunteer of Friendly House\, to get help with your smart devices. Nolan grew up learning about computers from his developer dad\, which means he’s been troubleshooting tech since before he could reach the keyboard! He built his own PC for fun and gaming\, but his heart belongs to iOS and iPadOS. Whether you need help setting up a new device\, solving a tech mystery\, or just making your gadgets work for you (instead of the other way around)\, Nolan will help you make tech simple\, stress-free\, and maybe even fun! \n4–5pm • Fridays • Free
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/free-tech-help-with-nolan/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assistance,Community,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:Playground Playdate at Wallace Park
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends and neighbors for a fun evening playing at Wallace Park’s playground! This is a great time to meet up with old friends and make a new friend or two.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/playground-playdate-at-wallace-park/
LOCATION:Wallace Park\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Night,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to slow down the mind\, cultivate self-awareness\, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan\, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. \nSaturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/dharma-talk/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Home
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SUMMARY:NW Neighborhood Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:Boost your mood\, improve your health\, and connect with your community by joining our new weekly NW Portland Walking Group\, led by Jessie Miles\, our Community Enrichment Coordinator! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the neighborhood streets and parks\, enjoy some fresh air\, and meet friendly faces along the way. Open to all ages and fitness levels\, our walking group is the perfect way to stay active and build connections. Lace up your walking shoes and join us for a fun and refreshing weekly outing! Meet in the lobby of Friendly House’s Crawford building. Walks will happen rain or shine so please come prepared for Oregon weather. \nFridays: 10–11am • Saturdays: 11am–12pm • Free • RSVP required: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call (503) 228-4391
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/nw-neighborhood-walking-group/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ & Allies Haircuts with Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Join Oliver\, licensed hairdresser and Friendly House Case Manager\, to get a new look for spring! Please come with prewashed hair. LGBTQ+ and BIPOC elders will be prioritized\, but all are welcome. To schedule an appointment\, please email michaela@fhpdx.org or call (971) 985-7469. \n11am–2pm • Saturday\, March 1st\, June 7th • Free • The Opal: 12691 NW Dogwood\, Portland\, OR 97229
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/lgbtq-allies-haircuts-with-oliver/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Elder Pride Services,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:Save First: Financial Wellness Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Cynthia and Amy for a two-part workshop designed to support you in building a more stable and confident financial future. In Part 1\, we’ll explore how your values and life experiences shape your relationship with money\, and we’ll walk through simple ways to set goals and budget wisely\, practical tools for tracking spending. In Part 2\, we’ll focus on creating an emergency fund\, managing debt\, and building stronger credit. You’ll leave with real tools you can use to care for yourself\, your family\, and your future. \nPart One: Saturday\, May 24th • 12–1:30pm • Friendly House • To RSVP: Click link or call (866) 996-0334 \nPart Two: Saturday\, June 7th • 12–1:30pm • Friendly House • To RSVP: Click link or call (866) 996-0334 \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/save-first-financial-wellness-basics-workshop/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Home
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SUMMARY:New! Intro to Sewing & Mending
DESCRIPTION:Join Kim\, a retired family medicine doctor\, who has sewn her whole life.  When she was young\, she sewed most of her own clothing but most recently is more likely to use her skills to adjust and repair them. This is an introductory course\, but everyone is welcome to join with or without previous sewing skills. Sewing machines and class materials will be provided. The first sewing project will be a snap closure pouch or purse. Please feel free to bring any projects you would like to learn to mend.   Class will be split with 1 hr. of class and 1 hr. of open lab.\n\n1:30-3:30pm • Saturdays\, May 17–June 7 • Free • Ages 15 + • Light refreshments will be served. \nRSVP required: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call (503) 228-4391
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/new-intro-to-sewing-mending/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Education,Home
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Older Adults: Fall Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This class was designed for active independent seniors who can walk without a cane for 15 minutes. It is a blend of slow-motion movements that improve balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, and focus combined with physical therapy techniques of sensory awareness and integration\, providing the student with the tools to navigate their environment with confidence and a feeling of empowerment. \nMichael Siegel has been teaching Tai Chi since 1980 with the permission of Master Kai Ying Tung and has been a physical therapist since 1963 with teaching experience in Australia\, Japan\, and Zambia. \n10–11am • Mondays & Wednesdays • Free • Preregistration is required • To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-for-older-adults-fall-prevention/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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SUMMARY:EPS: Meals on Wheels @ The Opal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the new LGBTQ+ community meal site at The Opal! Doors open at 11am\, meal is served at noon. Donations are welcome to support the site. \nOpen 11am–1pm\, meal at 12pm • Mondays • The Opal: 12691 NW Dogwood St
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/eps-meals-on-wheels-the-opal/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Assistance,Elder Pride Services,Home
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SUMMARY:Better Bones Exercise (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This online class begins with a gentle seated warm-up that transitions into standing cardiovascular routines and movement-techniques that strengthen the major muscle-groups and enhance awareness of balance. Class ends once again in the chairs with gentle stretching and flexibility techniques.\n*While exercise props are not required\, options to use light hand weights (water bottles and soup cans work!)\, small 4-6 in ball (small cushion also works) and stretchy resistance bands will be given. \nCost is $50 per month. Email frontdesk@fhpdx.org for scholarship opportunities. No class 8/26\, 8/28\, or 9/2. \nMondays & Wednesdays | 11:30am – 12:30pm \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \n  \n \nInstructor: Wendy K Tucker\nWendy is a Health and Wellness Facilitator and Expressive Arts Therapist with an extensive background in facilitating various movement techniques\, mindfulness-based meditation and wellness practices. \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/better-bones-exercise-online/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga with Laura
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Yoga: Movement for All Levels of Experience and Ability \nIn this class\, we’ll practice yoga poses and mindfulness techniques to increase flexibility\, strength and resilience in the body and mind. You can do this class on a mat\, in a chair or a blend of the two. Each class begins with a centering practice and then moves into a series of yoga poses adapted to your comfort level. We end class with guided relaxation and rest. \nParticipants must pre-register for class. Please bring a mat and an optional towel or blanket. \nMondays: 12–1pm • Fridays: 11am–12pm • $10/class for non-members and $8/class for Friendly House members. \nEmail or call the Friendly House Front Desk to register: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call 503-228-4391. \nAbout the Instructor: Laura brings kindness and humor to her classes\, and enjoys teaching people new to yoga as well as those with more experience. She has training in trauma-informed practices as well as in yoga for traumatic brain injury. Laura specializes in working with people who are interested in giving their busy or anxious brains some well deserved rest to make room for their whole selves – body\, mind\, heart and soul. She is a Yoga Alliance RYT 200-hour certified teacher and has taught yoga professionally since 2019. \nLaura began practicing yoga movement\, breath and meditation in her 20s. She practiced on and off for the next two decades\, but devoted most of her time to her work in health care policy and advocacy. At midlife\, Laura returned to yoga more fully\, finding it helped her discover a sense of calm within the storm of our challenging political times\, feel more connected to her whole self and better able to connect with others from a place of integration and compassion.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/mindful-yoga-in-person/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi I
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about learning Tai Chi? Our Tai Chi classes are ongoing\, and students are welcome to start at any time. If you would like to learn the form from the beginning\, join us on Tuesday\, January 7th\, 2025 when we will introduce the guiding principles and opening moves of the Yang Style Long Form. Over approximately the following 3 months students will be guided through the entire form. \nIntroduction to Tai Chi (Tai Chi I) • Tuesdays • 9:30–10:30am \nTai Chi has many physical benefits such as helping to improve balance\, strength\, and flexibility. It is sometimes called “Moving meditation” due to its graceful movements\, and ability to calm the mind. and help destress the practitioner. Introduction to Tai Chi teaches important principles and skills to launch your tai chi journey. This class is great for students with no prior tai chi experience or students who have prior tai chi experience. Students taking Tai Chi I are encouraged to concurrently enroll in Tai Chi II so they have an additional opportunity to review and practice moves learned earlier in the week. \nWhat to Expect: Almost anyone can learn tai chi\, even if they do not consider themselves well-coordinated or good at athletics. Tai chi is very adaptable to people of varying abilities and limitations\, though students should be able to stand and walk independently. As always\, it is wise to consult with your medical provider before undertaking any new form of exercise. Two related qualities that do seem important to learning tai chi are persistence and patience. While many benefits of tai chi can be felt quickly\, committing the sequences to memory and incorporating the subtleties of the movements into muscle memory takes time and practice. With 25 to 30 hours of practice and instruction (3 months of two weekly classes)\, students often have a growing sense of competence with the form. A very helpful attitude for the new student learning tai chi is to enjoy the activities and moving in the class\, without becoming overly concerned with mastery. If you maintain this attitude\, you will persist in your tai chi journey because it brings you joy and mastery will follow. In the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching\, which informed the development of Tai Chi\, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” \nWe are a welcoming group of neighbors and friends from all over Portland enjoying the benefits and camaraderie of learning and practicing together. New participants are always welcome. We practice together as a community and support each person toward reaching their individual goals. \nThe Instructor: This class is taught by David Katz\, a Tai Chi instructor at Friendly House\, local recreation centers\, and retirement facilities. He is also a registered yoga instructor. If you have any questions about the class or tai chi in general\, you can reach out to him through the front desk. \n 
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/tai-chi-in-person/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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