Calendar of Events

Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us.

This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

October 6: Whitewater Wisdom: Doing What You Love, Longer

With Peter Fox, author of Let the Water Do the Work

Lifetime whitewater rafter and Bend resident Peter Fox provides a deeply intimate perspective on the lessons he learned as an adventurous young rower and the humbling realities of returning to world-class rapids as an older adult. Ultimately, he offers an inspiring but honest message for any adventurer: True success isn’t always about proving ourselves at the highest levels, it’s about learning to choose the right level for who we are, at whatever stage of life, and at whatever level of difficulty allows us to keep doing the things we love.

Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.

The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940s.

Join us for a free open house, tour the museum and hear stories about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up in the homestead house.

Event hosted by Sharron Rosengarth and Bend Park and Recreation District, with support from volunteers and Deschutes County Historical Museum.

Come see and experience the new Art Station! View art spaces and classrooms, meet staff, take in
art demonstrations, participate in community art, enjoy some treats and more.

Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us.

This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

October 13: Fighting Fraud & Securing Your Future

With Mary Sooh, AARP Fraud Watch Network Volunteer Leader and Bandana Shrestha, AARP Oregon State Director

Learn about the latest scams and fraud trends and get practical tips to help you safeguard your finances, personal information, and loved ones. We will also discuss the future of aging in Oregon and the issues shaping the lives of older adults today, including social security, caregiving, financial security and creating communities where people can thrive at every age. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and join the conversation about building a safer, stronger future for all Oregonians.

Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.

October is National Physical Therapy Month so we’ve invited local PT experts to join us during October 19 – 23 to address some orthopedic concerns. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just looking to improve mobility, our team has got you covered. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and improve your health and wellbeing!

Learn from local physical therapists at our free presentations and assessments scheduled throughout the week at Larkspur Community Center and Juniper Swim & Fitness. Sessions are Drop-in unless noted as “pre-registration” required.

Learn more and view the complete schedule on the workshop webpage at bendparksandrec.org/fitness-swim/events-workshops/.

Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us.

This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

October 20: Keeping Your Joints Healthy for Life

With Alex Grimsley, DPT, physical therapist with St. Charles Health System

Join us for an informative session on joint health and injury prevention. Learn about exercises, movement strategies and lifestyle habits that can help support healthy joints, reduce discomfort and maintain mobility as you age. Whether you’re looking to stay active, prevent injury or potentially delay the need for joint replacement surgery, you’ll leave with practical tips to help keep your joints healthy and your body moving well.

Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.

Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us.

This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

October 27: Waste Management in Deschutes County

With Jackie Wilson, Deschutes County – Solid Waste

Join us for an engaging presentation about the history of waste disposal in our county. This interactive session will cover how the county is working to site a new landfill, the evolution of recycling over time, and how recent recycling updates can help you increase waste diversion at home.

Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.