The RideWise Ride Ambassador, who will hand out free transportation tickets and lead the group, will meet participants in the Hollywood Senior Center Lobby on May 6 at 10:30 and then head to The Mercado, a colorful, open venue offering Latin American grub from multiple…
The Hollywood Senior Center will feature local older adults who have “retired” from traditional careers, only to find new meaning doing something very different. Through personal stories, hear more about their unique paths of self’-discovery, including ways they are reengaging with others in new and…
Are you new to Portland? Or new to Hollywood Senior Center? Join us, Thursday, May 2, 10:00-11:00am for an informal monthly session (first Thursday of every month) to learn what the center offers, how you can volunteer, and meet staff members and volunteers who can answer…
The Portland Youth Builders will lead a 30-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of hands-on activities. The high school students will have laptops on hand and encourage class participants to bring questions.Topics will include: Intro to Smart Phones, Smartphone settings and Storage, Apps You Can…
Sinatra was the first great post-WWII singing star. He rose to fame with the Tommy Dorsey band, had a successful solo career and acted in movies & TV. But his personal life was a fodder for gossip. Music Historian Gordon Neal Herman will trace the…
Learn how to make clothes that light up! Richard Ames will teach you how to build basic electronic circuits to blink lights and then sew them on felt with conductive thread. Great for crafters (and non-crafters!) who make costumes or just like to have fun.…
Learn how to make your own hand salve at the Hollywood Senior Center, Tuesday, April 23, 2:00-3:00pm. Join herbalist & acupuncturist Amber Howard to learn a fun & easy way to make your own organic herbal balm that you can take home with you. There…
Dr. Evonne Serpa of Hearing Resources Audiology Center will be at the Hollywood Senior Tuesday April 23, 1:00-2:00pm. She will explore the connection between hearing loss and the increased risk of falling. Please call the Center at 503-288-8303 to register.
Jean Johnson, Ph.D. in U.S. History and retired educator, is in her third year as a real estate agent and is specially trained to work with seniors. Jean will discuss planning to maintain control and dignity; physical and social safety; downsizing; condos, apartments, aging-in-place at…
Armenian chef Angele Mahshigian will teach participants how to make onion-dyed Easter eggs. First 20 participants will go home with an Easter basket. Come and enjoy this wonderful class on Tuesday, April 9 2:00-3:00pm at the Hollywood Senior Center. Please call 503-288-8303 to register.