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.**

How to be Smokewise - FREE In-Person Class (for those age 50+)
Wednesday, May 31, choose 1-2pm or 2:30-3:30pm session
Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Instructors:  Sara Jones, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Ashland Forest Resiliency Project and Brian Hendrix, Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator with Ashland Fire & Rescue's Wildfire Division.
Learn what you can do to reduce your exposure to smoke from wildfires and controlled burns. ​​​​​​​Space is limited so sign up soon! A free air purifier will be provided to one participant with the drawing held after the class. *Must be present to win.*   
See full details at:
     ►1-2pm session
     ►2:30-3:30pm session
Learn more about smoke adaptation at ►smokewiseashland.org. 

Cookout for Seniors & Their Families
Saturday, June 10, 11:30am-1:30pm
In Hunter Park next to Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Co-sponsored by Ashland Police Department and Village at Valley View. Come get to know the people who are honored to serve you! Menu includes burgers, veggie burgers, sides and dessert.  Seating inside for inclement weather/smoke.

Survival Prep for Seniors: Beyond the "Go" Bag
Wednesday, June 28, 1-3pm
Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Instructor: Bill Bateman
Join Bill Bateman to learn how to address the overall process of "prepping" for older adults. Learn what a "go" bag is and the questions that surround it: How much do they cost? Is it an actual "bag"? What goes inside and where to get it? How many do I need and where do I keep them? You will get links and recommendations to take home. Thank you to our education sponsor: Rogue Valley Manor.

Fieldtrip to Britt Festival Orchestra
Thursday, June 29, 6:45-11pm
Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville (transportation to and from Ashland Senior Center provided)
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Join us on our annual outing to The Britt! This year we'll enjoy the Britt Festival Orchestra's performance of works by Ravel, Sibelius and Reid, among others. Thank you to Britt for providing tickets and transportation for this event. Only 50 tickets available so reserve your spot soon!

*Transportation provided to and from Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville: Bus leaves Ashland Senior Center at 7pm, returns around 11pm. Please arrive by 6:45pm to ensure a timely bus departure. There is limited disabled access for the bus, bathrooms and event seating.

Drumtastic Beats for All Ages
Wednesday, July 5, 1-2pm
Ashland Senior Center Outdoor Activity Space, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Come learn some fun and easy drumming techniques in beautiful Hunter Park! Taught by Garbriel Globus-Hoenich, a visiting percussionist with Britt, and Bryan Jeffs, a local percussionist. Bring your grandkids or other youth in your life for a fun, all ages activity. Drums will be provided, or bring your own if you have one. Co-sponsored by Britt.

Author Talk: Sue DeMarinis, Hidden in Haarlem
Wednesday, July 26, 1-3pm
Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Local author Sue DeMarinis will read from and discuss her latest novel, Hidden in Haarlem, and sign books. Based on the true stories of a survivor of the Dutch Resistance during World War II, this novel takes the reader on an unimaginable ride through the escapades hidden in ninety-five-year-old Johan's memories. Thank you to our education sponsor: Rogue Valley Manor.

Ice Cream Social for Seniors & Their Families
Wednesday, August 9, 2-3:30pm
In Hunter Park next to Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave
Free. Registration required: 541-488-5342
Join us for music and fun in Hunter Park at Ashland Senior Center! Village at Valley View is generously donating all the supplies for delicious ice cream sundaes, as well as an alternative of fruit salad or diabetic ice cream. Featuring a performance by the Ashland Brass Band.



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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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