Lifelong Learning Programs

Let's Talk: New Wisdom, Life Lessons
Along with the challenges that frequently accompany aging, increased wisdom is an outcome as well. Join us for a conversation about the wisdom you have developed over the years. Share with others what you have learned “the hard way” and explore the lessons you’ve learned in your lifetime and the legacy of wisdom you’d like to pass on.
Thursday, January 15 | 2-3:30pm
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FREE

Lunch & Learn: Senior Living Care Level Options
Learn about each of the standard care levels including: Independent, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, In-Home Caregiving, and Adult Care Homes. Discuss funding sources and average estimated care costs. Provided by Oasis Senior Advisors.
Tuesday, January 20 | 12-1:30pm
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$10 (includes catered meal from Kam & Kam)

Community Conversations: Aging in Place
What is Aging in Place and how can we proactively organize our built environment (our homes), our social network and our mental and physical ability to age successfully? Topics will include home modification ideas, creating new connections and keeping our bodies and minds active. We will also discuss the importance of sleep as a foundation of healthy aging.
Tuesday, February 3 | 11am-12pm
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Free with a donation of a non-perishable food item

Sound Meditation with Sentinel Sound Work
Experience a relaxing sound bath and renew the mind, body, and soul. Sound meditation uses music and sound to clear the mind and deepen meditation. Participants can either sit or lie down. Benefits of sound meditation include:

• Reduces stress: Calming vibrations help lower stress and promote relaxation.
• Promotes mental clarity: Sound healing improves focus, making you feel more present.
• Improves sleep: Deep relaxation can lead to better sleep quality after a session.
• Fosters community: Group sessions create shared, peaceful experiences that bring people together.

Session 2: Friday, February 6 | 2:30-3:30pm
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Per session: $19 resident/$24 non-resident

Earthwise Crew: Recycling Modernization Act: Improvements to Our System
Learn about updates to Oregon’s recycling system! Oregon is known for its progressive approach to recycling. A new statewide program is working to make recycling more efficient, environmentally responsible, and consistent across all Oregon communities. We’ll discuss what can go in your recycling bin, what changes are coming, and how you can participate in making our system more efficient and effective. Provided by Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling.
Friday, February 13 | 1pm
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FREE

Lunch & Learn: Research 101
Learn anything! Discover how to research everything from how to boil water to what’s happening with latest medical advances. Learn how to find reliable resources and avoid misinformation. Presented by the Tualatin Public Library.
Tuesday, February 17 | 12-1:30pm
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$10 (includes catered meal from Kam & Kam)

Let's Talk: Friendships as We Age
As we age, we may experience the loss of friends due to any number of reasons. Losing friends, whatever the cause, can leave a hole in the fabric of our lives. Let’s talk about the process and challenges of making new friends in our senior years and the importance of having friends whatever our age.
Thursday, February 19 | 2-3:30pm
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FREE

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ONGOING PROGRAMS: 
JPC Book Club - Sponsored in-part by Oasis Senior Advisors
Do you like to read? Join the new JPC Book Club! We meet in-person monthly to discuss one new book each time. Want to give it a try? Pick up a copy of a new book and join us for one of our upcoming discussions:
- January 28 at 2pm: The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann
- February 25 at 2pm: Scotland Yard by Simon Read
- March 25 at 2pm: This is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen
- April 29 at 2pm: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
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FREE

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