Wellness & Longevity Programs

The Pohl Center currently offers SilverSneakers® classes. These programs are designed specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. The SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit programs provide eligible members with no-cost or low-cost older adult-oriented group fitness classes through arrangements with certain health plans. The SilverSneakers program is provided by Tivity Health Fitness and provides eligible members up to 8 visits per month. The Silver&Fit program is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc, a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated, and provides eligible members up to 10 visits per month. Renew Active™, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for body and mind, is also at the Juanita Pohl Center. The program is available at no additional cost with UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans and provides eligible members up to 8 visits per month.
If your health plan offers the SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, or Renew Active programs, and you would like more information or to check eligibility, please call 503-691-3061. SilverSneakers Classic & Mat Pilates are the only classes included at this time.

SilverSneakers® Classic
SilverSneakers® is the perfect class for active older adults wanting to focus on overall total-body conditioning. Your instructor will guide you through a series of exercises using resistance tools to help build muscle and tone. Going at your own pace is encouraged!
Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 11:15am-12:15pm
Exercise Punch Pass Options: 5 Punch $23, 10 Punch $40, 20 Punch $70

Mat Pilates
Increase your flexibility as you flow through a series of dynamic movements that restore balance to core muscles of the lower back and abdominals. Mat Pilates lengthens and strengthens for a strong, lean, physique.
Tuesdays (ongoing) | 9:30-10:15am
Exercise Punch Pass Options: 5 Punch $23, 10 Punch $40, 20 Punch $70

Gentle Somatic Yoga
The pace of this offering is often different from other yoga classes. Being guided to focus on mindful awareness, we slow things down so the body and mind have an opportunity to connect.  These explorations can guide us to release chronically tight muscles, while also remembering muscles we may have forgotten. The practices also invite the nervous system to regulate, greatly enhancing our sense of well-being and inner calm. This is a class of discovery. We are explorers and the terrain we are navigating is our one precious body. Take it easy and find the joy that slow subtle movement brings. This class includes floor work as well as standing postures.
Mondays, March 9, 16, 30 & April 6 | 9:45-10:45am
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$32 resident/$40 non-resident | Drop in: $10 resident/$12 non-resident

Combined 32 Tai Chi Form
This set includes movements from the five major Tai Chi styles. It is open to students who have completed the Yang 24 and either the Yang 40 or the Sun 24. Other students with Yang or Sun experience may enroll with instructor permission. ATCQA Accredited Program 
Monday/Thursday, March 9-May 21 | 12:50-2pm
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$132 resident/$165 non-resident

Bafa Wubu
This is the latest Tai Chi set created by the Chinese Tai Chi Federation. It was designed to illustrate the original 13 essential components of Tai Chi. It's fun and interesting, and provides a great foundation for all Tai Chi styles. Perfect for Beginners; but also enjoyed by experienced practitioners; it is rich with the numerous benefits of all Tai Chi.
ATCQA Accredited Program
Monday/Thursday, March 9-May 21 | 2:15-3:15pm
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$132 resident/$165 non-resident

Qigong Strong
Qigong is a gentle, meditative form of exercise that focuses on coordinating mind, movement, and breath. You will gain strength and flexibility, improved balance and increased focus. This class is open to all levels.
Tuesdays, March 10-May 19 | 1:45-2:45pm
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$66 resident/$83 non-resident

Nia - The Body's Way
Nia combines dance, martial arts and relaxation to help improve flexibility, agility, mobility, stability and strength. You will move to invigorating and inspirational music designed to create sensation and bring awareness to your body. Bare feet recommended.
Thursdays, April 2-May 21 | 9:15-10:15am
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$64 resident/$80 non-resident | Drop in: $10 resident/$12 non-resident

Strength & Stretch
A perfect mixture of wellness! Use various equipment for full body strength training while integrating mobility and stretches.
Tuesdays, April 7-May 19 | 10:45-11:45am
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$70 resident/$88 non-resident | Drop-in: $11 resident/$14 non-resident

Nordic Walking
Nordic walking burns more calories than regular walking, and is associated with reductions in fat mass, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and waist circumference, and increases endurance, muscle strength and flexibility, walking distance, cardiovascular fitness, and quality of life. Join us for an introduction to this enjoyable combination of cardio and strength exercise! No equipment or prior experience necessary.
Mondays, April 27 & May 4 | 9-10am
$19 resident/$24 non-resident
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Zumba®
Ages 21 & Up
Do you feel like dancing, smiling and meeting fun people? Please join us at Zumba! Zumba is an effective combination of aerobic exercise and resistance. It provides calorie burn, improves coordination and posture, helps de-stress, tones the body and improves endurance and cardio. It includes a variety of rhythms and music such as salsa, cumbia, hip-hop and more!
Questions about Zumba? Please call Marilu at (503) 680-9377.
Thursdays (ongoing) | 6:30-7:30pm
Saturdays (ongoing) | 9-10am
Zumba Punch Pass Options: 5 Punch $23, 10 Punch $40, 20 Punch $70
It is recommended that all participants purchase a punch pass ahead of time either online or over the phone. Please click the link above or call 503.691.3061 to purchase a punch pass.

Line Dance
Ages 21 & Up
Join other dancers and learn some fun dances or just come for the great exercise! Partners not needed. 
Fridays (ongoing) | 7-9pm
Line Dance Punch Pass Options:  5 Punch $38, 10 Punch $73, 20 Punch $141
It is recommended that all participants purchase a punch pass ahead of time either online or over the phone. Please click the link above or call 503.691.3061 to purchase a punch pass.

Yoga for Veterans
Ages 21 & Up
Yoga for Veterans is a class where all veterans can come together to support each other and learn gentle stretches to help ease suffering from combat and post traumatic stress. Students will be guided to move and breathe to bring healing to the whole warrior. This program is for Veterans, their support folks, Vets' family members (spouses, widow/widowers, children, parents) and friends.
Sponsored in-part by Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services.
Saturdays (ongoing) | 10:15-11:15am
FREE

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