The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center promotes active participation in all aspects of community life by providing or facilitating activities and opportunities for socialization, recreation, proper nutrition, physical and mental fitness, education, financial security and volunteerism.
Below is a weekly calendar for Activities provided specifically at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center at 2045 Arthur St.
Description of events below calendar! Please call 541-883-7171 or email at stayactive@kbscc.org if you have any questions!
9:00 am – 10:00 am Silver&Fit, or Silver Sneakers by video, patron choice! 9:00 am – 10:00 am **Dementia Support Group with Jim Rains, Preregistration required, Call 541-883-1030 or email jrains@kbbh.org 10:30 am Muffin Monday 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 12:30 pm Golden Age BINGO & Cards Club 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Yoga Pilates Fusion with Kim Carson
Library open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am SAIL Exercise Class with Sherry Hooke until Sept 19. 9:00 am – 10:00 am Starting Sept 26! Walk Your Way with Anne Davenport, call 541-883-7171 for info. See article in September Active Seniors.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month: Atrio Meet & Greet and Ice Cream Social 11:00 am – 11:30 am Second Tuesdays of the Month: Health Awareness Learn’n’Lunch (September will be replaced by Age Well Expo!)
9:00 am – 10:00 am Mobility from Head to Toe with Anne Davenport until Sept 20. 9:00 am – 10:00 am Starting on Sept 27! SAIL with Sherry Hooke 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Senior Dance, no membership required!
9:00 am – 10:00 am SAIL Exercise Class with Anne Davenport until Sept 21 9:00 am – 10:00 am Starting on Sept 28! Mobility from Head to Toe with Anne Davenport 9:00 am – 11:00 am Craft Connection Corner 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Third Thursdays: Bristol Hospice hosts a monthly birthday celebration 10:30 – 11:30 am QiGong with Rachel Stephens 12:30 pm Golden Age BINGO & Cards Club 4:30 pm BINGO Fundraiser, Opens at 4:30 pm, Call at 6:00 pm
Library open from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm SHIBA (Medicare Counseling) by appointment
9:00 am – 10:00 am Silver&Fit, or Silver Sneakers by video, patron choice! 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 7:00 pm Line Dancing – Subject to instructor availability and participant attendance! Call 541-882-4715 to confirm!
Library open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Open at 10:00 am, call at 11:30 am Nickel BINGO Open at 4:30 pm, call at 6:00 pm BINGO Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION OF DAILY EVENTS
** These support groups offered at the Senior Center provided by KBBH.
DESCRIPTION OF DAILY EVENTS
BODY RECALL: A lower intensity program of physical fitness, designed to reclaim the natural motion of the body and the strength to make life pleasurable. This class emphasizes the essential development of full range of movement in all joints and muscles. This class is offered at the Senior Center via video facilitated by community members.
CRAFT CONNECTION CORNER: Free weekly opportunity to engage in conversation, brainstorming, show & tell of projects, and more. Previous craft topics have been potholders and other kitchen wares, crocheting, macramé, knitting, paper beads, and dolls. No experience with crafts needed, only a desire to connect!
MOBILITY FROM HEAD TO TOE: Full-body low intensity mobility, taught by a licensed physical therapist. Most completed in sitting, some in standing, and optional floor mat work at the end. You will learn breathing techniques, postural control, guided joint range of motion starting at your head, working your way all the way to your big toe! This class is based on the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program.
QI GONG: Pronounced “chee gong,” involves exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. This class can be done in seated or standing.
SAIL: Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based class that includes aerobics, strength, balance and education. This class can be done in seated or standing, with or without equipment. This class is delivered at a moderate to high intensity.
WALK YOUR WAY: A program that includes walking, stretching, strengthening, and education about health and wellness, based on Walk with Ease. Walks will take place inside the Center, or eventually on the planned outdoor walking path, as weather permits! Participants can choose their own intensity level.
WATERCOLOR: Weekly art class offered by local artist, Kat Benson, entitled “Watercolor For The Fun Of It,” encouraging students to come together, have fun, and create. Current class is full, please call 541-883-7171 or stop by Front Desk to be put on waiting list.
YOGA PILATES FUSION: This class combines the gentle stretching of simple Yoga postures to improve flexibility with the core strengthening power of Pilates movements. This senior-friendly class is suitable for most fitness levels and is taught by Certified Personal Trainer, Kim Carson.
General Activities at the Senior Center include: Monday Muffins Game Room (Ping Pong, Puzzles, Board Games, Pool) Bingo Boost Your Brain and Memory Watercolor Class Creative Writing Class Computer Training & Public Computer Use Dancing Golden Age Club Health and Exercise Classes Movies hosted by the Klamath County Public Library Puzzles & Games Special Events
Any Questions? Interested in offering an activity to our community or volunteer at one listed above? Please email our Health Promotions Services Program Manager, Anne Davenport, PT, DPT at stayactive@kbscc.orgor call 541-883-7171 ext 128
