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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/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-12/
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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/2025-05-12/
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/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,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 
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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/2025-05-14/
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/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,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/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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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/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
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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/2025-05-19/
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/2025-05-19/
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/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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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/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,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/2025-05-21/
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/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home
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SUMMARY:EPS: Tai Chi @ The Opal
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District for free\, monthly community exercise classes. Kristi teaches chair yoga on the first Tuesday of the\nmonth and Christina leads beginner Tai Chi on the third Wednesday of the month. \nContact us in case of any updates: (971) 985-7469 or opal@fhpdx.org \nThe Opal: 12691 NW Dogwood St.
URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/eps-tai-chi-the-opal/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community,Elder Pride Services,Fitness Activities,Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T130000
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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/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T093000
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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/2025-05-22/
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/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T110000
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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/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T120000
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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/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T120000
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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/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,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/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T103000
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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/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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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/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness Activities,Home,Senior
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