Silverton Senior Center's 2024 Weekly Activities
All activities are also in the printable calendar.
Services (coming soon)
Special Events (coming soon)
All activities and programs will be relocated until the building is repaired. Monthly events & activities are added frequently (check back often!).
Mondays
Painting with Chris
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10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Stardust Village Clubhouse (1418 Pine St, Silverton).
This class will be taught in acrylic paint. In this class you will learn how to create a beautiful spring sunset on a calm day at the beach. You will learn blending techniques, how to add depth to a painting and how to create flowers. It will be painted on a 16 x 20 canvas and will be a step-by-step guided process.
10 am to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Grandview (1050 Linden Street, Mt. Angel).
In this class you will learn blending and shading techniques and how to create a realistic flower.
10 am to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Stardust Village Clubhouse (1418 Pine St, Silverton).
This is acrylic paint on a 16 x 20 canvas. In this class you will learn how to layer paint to create realistic fur. And create flowers, color, blending and backgrounds.
10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Grandview (1050 Linden Street, Mt. Angel).
In this painting we focus on distance, shading, flowers and blending techniques. It will be painted in acrylic on a 16 x 20 canvas. This class is a step by step guided class where I will help you through the process.
10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Stardust Village Clubhouse (1418 Pine St, Silverton).
In this course you will learn how to create a beautiful sunset on the lake. You will learn about shading, blending, depth and realistic trees. This will be done in acrylic on a 16 x 20 canvas. This is a step by step guided class where I will help you every step of the way.
10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Grandview (1050 Linden Street, Mt. Angel).
In this class you will learn how to do a Bokeh background! I call it out of focus/ softness background. You will learn the technique while creating a beautiful butterfly on a hydrangea as your focal point. This class is done with acrylics on a 16 x 20 canvas. This class is a step-by-step guided class. I will help you every step of the way.
10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Stardust Village Clubhouse (1418 Pine St, Silverton).
This class is for abstract lovers. It will also use mixed media to create a textured look. This will be painted on a 12 x 12 canvas. (Square) for something different. You will learn how to use clay and paint with a palette knife to create this look. When it is done it will have a 3-dimensional look. This is a step-by-step guided painting. I will help you every step of the way!
10 to 1 pm ✤ Fee is $10
This class is at the Grandview, at 1050 Linden Street, Mt. Angel.
Acrylic paint on 16 x 20 canvas. You will learn how to paint a calm day at the beach. How to use a liner brush to create grass and small waves. This is a guided class where I will teach you step-by-step and help you through the process.
Wednesdays
Knit Wits
- 10 to noon
- Knit Wits is a social group where you can work on and share your projects. Not just knitting: crochet projects, hook rugs, embroidery, tatting, weaving, and any other textile projects are welcome. We even have members who aren't working on a project, but just come to see what others are doing. Knit Wits meet at their new temporary location: Silvertowne II Apartments in The Commons Building, 1115 Mill Street.
Thursdays
Open Studio Painters
- 10 to 1 pm
- Open Studio Painters, who meet at the Senior Center on Wednesday afternoons, have made arrangements to continue meeting at the Silverton Arts Association classroom, 303 Coolidge St. in Coolidge-McClaine Park.
Fridays
Ukulele Song Circle
- 1:00 to 2:30 pm
- Temporary Location: Silverton Library
- Free to Everyone
- A fun gathering with a touch of harmony.
Mondays
Poker
- Mondays tournament play 10am-1:30pm at private residence. $5.00 buy-in. Call 971-221-1410 for more info and address.
- A game for astute observers.
Tuesdays
Bridge
- 10 a.m. Tuesdays in a private home. Additional meeting day is to be determined.
- Free to Everyone
- A challenging & competitive game.
Thursdays
Bingo
- 2:00 p.m.
- $1 per card or $2 for 3 cards
- Lots of fun prizes and surprises.
- Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St, Silverton, OR 97381
Fridays
Poker
- Fridays cash game 12pm-3:30pm at private residence. $10.00 buy-in unlimited buy-ins. Call 503-689-7544 for more info and address.
Pinochle
- 12:00pm - 4pm
- Pinochle players are meeting at Otto's - 12 pm-4pm; on Fridays only.
- Call the center if you need more info.
- Free to Everyone
- A fun, social & competitive card game.
Poker
- 9:00am
- Free to Everyone
- Poker is a competitive game of chance & astute observations.
Bridge
- 1:00pm
- Free to Everyone
- A challenging & competitive game.
Dominos
- 1:00pm
- Free to Everyone
- A unique kind of game; easy and fun.
Mondays
Low Impact Exercise
- Temporary Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church gym, 303 North Church St
- 9:30am
- Free for members / $5 for non-members (donations gladly accepted)
- 30 minutes of low-impact movement.
Rest & Relax
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Free
- Mellow movements
- Mindfulness
- Mantra music
- Meditation
- Mandala coloring
- + nourishing refreshments with Mary & Alaya!
Tuesdays
Simple Qigong
- 9:45am
- $8 (1st class is free)
- Qigong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
Wednesdays
Low Impact Exercise
- Temporary Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church gym, 303 North Church St
- 9:30am
- Free for members / $5 for non-members (donations gladly accepted)
- 30 minutes of low-impact movement.
Line Dancing
- Advanced
- Temporary Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church gym, 303 North Church St
- 1pm
- $5 for all dancers
Line Dancing
- Beginners
- 2pm
- $5 for all dancers
Thursdays
Simple Qigong
- 9:45am
- $8 (1st class is free)
- Qigong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
Yoga (Gentle)
- 9:30
- Yoga w/Kathleen
- Free with donations gladly accepted
Fridays
Low Impact Exercise
- Temporary Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church gym, 303 North Church St
- 9:30am
- Free for members / $5 for non-members (donations gladly accepted)
- 30 minutes of low-impact movement.
Saturdays
Yoga (Ageless)
- Temporary Location: Total Body Health, 1099 N. First St
- 9:00 - 10:30am, Saturdays
- Free for members / $5 for non-members (donations gladly accepted)
- 90 minutes of advanced yoga movements.