CONTINUING EDUCATION

AARP Smart Driver Course Age 50 & up

The AARP Smart Driver Course is one of many programs offered by AARP Driver Safety. It’s the nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course and it’s designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Become a smarter, more confident driver today and you could save money on auto insurance. Bring cash or check payment to the first class: $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members.

Charles Jordan Community Center Sa 4/8 & 4/15 12:45–4:15pm

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Southwest Community Center M W 4/17 & 4/19 8:45am–12:15pm

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St Johns Community Center Th F 4/27 & 4/28 8:45am–12:15pm

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Parkrose High School SUN Community School

Tu Th 5/9 & 5/11 5:15–8:30pm

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Peninsula Park Community Center Tu Th 5/16 & 5/18 12:45–4:15pm

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Beginning Bird Identification

Learn the basics of identifying birds. Increase your enjoyment watching birds both in the field and in your own backyard. We'll also discuss using binoculars and field guides.

Southwest Community Center Instructor: Elaine Murphy Sa 4/1 10:00–11:30am

$15 1151543

• Tortuguero National Park

• Tirimbina Rainforest Center

• Chocolate-Making Demonstration / Tasting

• River Safari

• Forest Reserve Guided Walk

• Hanging Bridges

• Arenal Volcano

• Manuel Antonio National Park

• Jungle Crocodile Safari / Bird Watching

• 12 Days / 23 Meals:

11 Breakfasts | 4 Lunches | 8 Dinners

For more information contact Collette: 855-842-2443

Refer to booking #1119469

Presented In partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation Register to attend a free virtual information session held on Zoom: Thursday, February 23 from 10:00–11:00am

PP&R activity number 1149612

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bocce Ball

Learn to play Bocce in this four-week series of lessons! Bocce is easy to learn and fun for all ages, genders, and abilities. The modern game of Bocce has its roots in Ancient Rome and was brought to the U.S. by Italian immigrants. The rules are simple: Competing players roll balls on a court to land closest to a smaller target ball, the “pallino.” The closest ball wins! The game can be played by singles, doubles, or teams of four.

North Park Blocks, NW Glisan between 8th and Park Ave

Intro to Bocce Ball

Sa 4/8 10:00–11:50am

FREE 1151760

Bocce Ball Lessons

Sa 4/15–5/6 10:00–11:50am

$15 1151761

Work with us!

Volunteer and paid opportunities are available. Connect with your community, share your expertise, try something new. Contact us for more information: 503-823-4328

Sign up beginning at 12:30pm: March 8 for April 3–May 7 activities

April 12 for May 8–June 25 activities with Portland Parks & Recreation this Spring!

Play at McCoy Park

N Trenton Street & Newman Avenue, Portland

Check out the newly improved basketball court thanks to an ongoing partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation, the Portland Trail Blazers, and Nike. The endeavor has and continues to refresh and improve numerous courts throughout the Portland area.

Reflect at Washington Park

4000 SW Canyon Road, Portland

With Memorial Day coming up, visiting the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial within Washington Park is a beautiful place to reflect. The memorial includes several symbolic components: a bosque of pear trees at the entrance symbolizes life and sacredness; water elements in the Garden of Solace signify life, purity, and hope.

Enjoy the Fernhill Park Nature Patch

NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street, Portland

Created in partnership with the Bureau of Environmental Services, this natural forest garden includes a wide variety of native plants, split-rail fencing, logs and boulders, and a gravel path. The nature patch is on the hilltop that overlooks the splash pad and dog off-leash area.

Swim at Mt. Scott Community Center

5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland

Getting your body moving in a swimming pool feels great on chilly spring days. Drop-in activities vary daily and include lap swim, water fitness classes, and time to walk in the current channel. Visit Mt. Scott CC or call 503-823-3183 for the schedule.

Visit Powell Butte Nature Park

16160 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland

Powell Butte is an extinct cinder cone volcano and the nature park is comprised of 611 acres of meadowland and forest. Explore on your own, or join the Metro Movers on April 17 (page 166).

Experience the Butterfly Park Naturescape

7720 S Macadam Avenue, Portland

This small area of undeveloped Willamette River shoreline is a good example of the natural environment of the river. The area features deciduous woodland planted for butterflies and insects. It was named 'butterfly' for its importance as a habitat for butterflies, such as mourning cloaks and orange sulphurs.