UPCOMING EVENTS with Ashland Senior Services Division

Free social and cultural events or educational workshops on topics of interest to seniors and their families are offered at Ashland Senior Center or occasionally other locations. Our partner AARP offers the six -hour Smart Driver course once per quarter. Jackson County Library Services is currently teaching a monthly series on Technology Basics. Current offerings are listed below. We do our best to keep our website updated with our current activities and events, but occasionally fall behind in updating. Please call for current status: 541.488.5342.

**All events occur at Ashland Senior Center (1699 Homes Avenue), unless otherwise noted.**

Health and Wellbeing for Older Adults 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1-3pm
Free, but registration is required: 541-488-5342
Instructor: Jennine Greenwell, MA, QMHA, Older Adult Behavioral Specialist with Jackson County Health and Human Services

This class will provide the tools to navigate and improve your quality of life, unique to you, with opportunities to live and thrive in the Rogue Valley. Topics addressed will include: living well/healthy aging, loneliness/social isolation, self-care, healthy stress relief, gratitude, self-compassion/acceptance, when to seek professional help, what to do in a crisis, age-friendly healthcare, and Rogue Valley older adult resources. 
                    
Quirky Ashland History
Wednesday, February 22, 1-3pm
Free, but registration is required: 541-488-5342

Come hear fascinating stories and see photos from Ashland’s past. From “You won’t believe what kids sold at the railroad depot” to "a fifth-generation local family business," you are sure to learn something new that will make you smile. Longtime Ashland resident and founder of WalkAshland.com, Peter Finkle, will recount these little-known tales, most from the late 1800s and early 1900s. 

AARP Smart DriverTek
Wednesday, March 15, 1-2:30pm
Free, but registration is required: 541-488-5342
Instructor: Jim Nagel, AARP Volunteer

Learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car or what technology to look for when shopping for a new car. Consider the safety benefits of blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings and more. 

Ashland Japanese Garden: Guided Walk for Seniors & Friends
Wednesday, March 5, 1-3pm
Meet at front entrance of the Japanese Garden, facing Winburn Way
Free, but registration is required: 541-488-5342

Join us for a free, guided walk of the beautiful Japanese Garden in Lithia Park. Enjoy the spring blossoms and learn about this world-class new addition to Ashland! The walk will be led by our own Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission Director, Michael Black. This walk will be held at a slow pace and stay on accessible paths, to accommodate any participants with limited mobility issues. 


Check back for our annual events (dates to be announced)

See also the ►Activities and ►Services page for this season’s offerings for seniors.
View the ►Ashland Parks & Recreation Playguide for more community events and classes.

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