Calendar of Events

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

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.

Pavilion-Palooza is back and even better – it’s FREE!

Pavilion-Palooza is a fun-filled afternoon with roller skating, skatepark features, music by DJ Teafly, drums and hula performance by Hokule’a Ohana Central Oregon, art and sports activities and more.

Hosted by the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation, the event is free thanks to Old Mill Studio Vacation Rental, a generous community sponsor. Your donations and purchase of food, beverages and raffle tickets at the event help support the recreation scholarship program, offering people in our community access to BPRD recreation programs and opportunities.

Free Advance Tickets: Available at SignUp Genius

• Includes all activities and skate rentals as available.
• Skate rental availability is limited. Bring your skates if you have them.
• Skateboards and scooters with helmets welcome in skatepark. Sorry, no bikes.
• Food and beverages available for purchase.
• Free lemonade and cookies offered by Bend Park and Recreation Foundation.
• Blankets and chairs welcome for lawn area.
• Tickets available at the door if space available.
• Special thanks to Old Mill Studio Vacation Rental for admission sponsorship and First Interstate Bank for sponsoring the music and entertainment for Pavilion-Palooza.

Learn more about:

• The Pavilion and roller skating.
• Bend Park & Recreation Foundation.

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.

Sept 16: Open New Doors with the Feldenkrais Method
Carie Fox, Founder of Your Body Wisdom

Life experience can lift us up through gained wisdom, competence and emotional balance — or quietly hold us back through fear, protective habits and ingrained patterns. Discover how to refresh your habits and strengthen the connection between your mind and body through gentle, chair-based movements inspired by the Feldenkrais Method — a movement-based approach to learning designed to help you feel better, move better, and live more freely.

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.

Sept 23: The Art of Falling Safely
Dr. Morgan Kriz, Vestibular Therapy Specialists

Fear of falling—known as basophobia—can deeply affect everyday life, often leading to less physical activity and increased social isolation. In recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Day (September 21), join us for an empowering session where you’ll learn confidence-building techniques and practical tips on how to fall safely. Take the first step toward greater independence and peace of mind!

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.

Sept 30: Maintaining Mental Health As We Age
Marianne Straumfjord MD, MBA—NAMI Central Oregon board member and retired psychiatrist

Mental health is just as important as physical health—especially as we age. In this presentation, we’ll explore how anxiety, depression, and mood disorders can uniquely affect older adults, along with effective approaches to prevention, treatment, and support. We’ll also discuss how to recognize signs in yourself or a loved one, and how to move beyond the stigma to prioritize emotional well-being with confidence and compassion.

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