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 by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center and are held at 2045 Arthur St.
Check out the Healthy Klamath Community Calendar for events out in Klamath Falls and surrounding communities!
WEEKLY CALENDAR
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 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
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month: Atrio Meet & Greet and Ice Cream Social
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month: Klamath & Lake Community Action Services Meet & Greet
11:00 am – 11:30 am Second Tuesdays of the Month: Health Awareness Learn’n’Lunch
11:00 am – 11:30 am Second Tuesdays of the Month: Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging Meet & Greet
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Qi Gong with Rachel Stephens
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tai Chi with Andrew Hyun
SHIBA (Medicare Counseling) by appointment
9:00 am – 10:00 am Mobility from Head to Toe with Anne Davenport
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
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)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm **Circle of Friends for KBBH clients – 10:00 am to 12 pm – To determine eligibility & register, reach out to Patty Card at pcard@kbbh.org or 458-200-4257
7:00 pm Line Dancing – Subject to instructor availability. Please call the Center on Friday 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.
BODY RECALL: A lower intensity program of physical fitness, designed to reclaim the natural motion of the body and the strength to help 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.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: A support group for clients of Klamath Basin Behavior Health who come together weekly for crafts, presentations, and to make friends. You will need to reach out to KBBH to determine if you are eligible.
CRAFT CONNECTION CORNER: Free weekly opportunity to engage in conversation, brainstorming, show & tell of projects, and more. Craft topics that have been discussed are 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: A full-body low intensity mobility class, taught by a licensed physical therapist. Most movement completed in sitting with some in standing while holding onto a chair. You will learn breathing techniques, postural control, guided joint range of motion starting at your head and neck, working your way all the way to your big toe! 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.
TAI CHI: Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise for stress reduction, strength, and balance. Described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
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: An ancient mind and body practice that combines movement, postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation to promote mental and physical well-being.
General Activities at the Senior Center include:
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