Santiam Senior Center

What's New at The Santiam Senior Center

-- A Club for Kids Over 50!

Our regular hours are 10:00 to 4:00, Monday thru Friday

(All classes and events are for SSC Members only, unless otherwise noted)

During the Winter months, If the schools in Stayton are closed or on a 2 hour delay due to inclement weather, We Will Be Closed For The Day. (we do this for the safety of our Volunteer Staff and our Members)

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Wednesday & Friday

10:15 am – 11:00 am Tai Chi (Intermediate)

11:15 am – noon Tai Chi (Beginners)

Tai Chi can decrease the number of falls, fall risk and fear of falling. Also it has shown to benefit Parkinson's patients and visually impaired seniors. Slow, low-impact movements that emphasize weight-shifting and postural alignment. Movements progress from easy to more difficult. No special clothing is needed.

Wendy Stone is a certified Tai Chi instructor and she offers Intermediate Tai Chi from 10:15 am to 11:00 am followed by Beginner's Tai Chi from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm. We are very lucky to have her! Both classes are offered twice weekly on Wednesday and Friday. All Santiam Senior Center members are welcome and as always, there is no charge for SSC members in good standing.

Chair Yoga for Seniors - Every Tuesday at 10:30

For seniors, regular exercise is one of the best ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Chair yoga is easy on your joints, and may serve as a gateway to other forms of exercise. Chair yoga is a beneficial form of yoga for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury.

Some other benefits of Chair yoga are improved flexibility, improved circulation, and improved balance. It can help reduce stress, depression and anxiety.

Classes are free for members.

Birthday Potlucks are back! Second Tuesday of each month @ noon. Signup and help celebrate our member's birthdays each month.

We might be "Over the Hill", but we are still YOUNG AT HEART!!!

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO ALL OUR MEMBERS WITH BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH!