Tuesday Bingo
1 p.m. Tuesday afternoons
If you like to play Bingo, join us at the center! We play hard cards at 2 cards for 25 cents. We also play winner take all and progressive.

Saturday Bingo
1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
The packets are $10.00 each or 2 packets for $15.00. The first Saturday bingo is Pot Luck and that starts at 5:30 p.m. Bingo follows at 6:30 p.m. Minimum payout is $15.00. There is also Winner-Take-All and Progressive Bingo.

Senior Woodworking Group: The Sawdust Experience
4 p.m. Thursdays
Hobbyist and woodworkers are invited to join this new wood workers group at the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center. Handcrafters of any skill level, who are interested in an opportunity to gain new skills and enjoy the company of new peer group with a common focus, are encouraged to attend. The initial focus of this group will be to build and provide wooden toys for the Newberg Fire Department "Toy and Joy" program.

Chess Club
7 p.m. Thursdays
Looking for a place to sharpen your game? This club consists of players of all ages and skill levels, who enjoy playing a challenging game while increasing skills and ability to use strategy. For more information call Bruce Cheney (503) 625-5747.

Northwest Steelhead Club-Newberg Chapter
7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month (September - June)
Various guest speakers and club members share the latest news and techniques regarding fishing for "big game" fish in the Pacific Northwest.

Out to Lunch Bunch
11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month
A great group of folks who enjoy each other's company while sampling a variety of cuisines at various restaurants in the local area. The group meets at a different eating establishment. Register by calling the center (503) 537-9404. Need transportation? Call the Chehalem Valley Senior Citizens Council (503) 538-7433 two days before.

Senior Book Club
1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month
Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center in conjunction with the Newberg Library proudly presents to you the Senior Book Club. This group of avid readers meets monthly to discuss an assigned book in order to reach new levels of literary understanding as well as share jovial comments with each other. This group is open to all who wish to attend. Please contact Eileen Jette for specific information as well as to check out your book. (503)537-9404

Pool Cues
Tuesdays 9-Ball practice, Fridays 8-Ball practice 
Tournaments are held the last Friday of every month.
If you have ever had any interest in learning how to become a pool shark, then we suggest building your skill with us. Rolly and jackie Hedges are working diligently to provide the opportunity for personal growth and camaraderie for those who are new to the game or have just rediscovered how much fun it is.
 

Zumba Gold
1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-ins welcome.
Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves. Zumba incorporates a medley of dance styles, including merengue, cha-cha, cumbia, belly dance, rumba, tango and salsa. Zumba Gold breaks these dances down to address the anatomical and biomechanical needs of active older adults or the unconditioned beginner. Supported moves and chair-based options are available to participants in Zumba Gold.
1 Class for $3, 4 Classes for $10, 8 classes for $20

Walk For Fun
9 a.m. Mondays - Depart from the center.
Hikes consist of a series of 1 to 2 hour walks. All mature adults and their guests are welcome. Walks will begin and end at the Center. Transportation to out-of-town trailheads will be by pre-arranged car pools. $2/per person will be charged for each walk in order to reimburse drivers. If you'd like to attend, please contact Ray Amsinger at (503) 442-9228 no later than the Friday before the intended hike, so transportation arrangements can be finalized..

Tai Chi
9 a.m. Tuesdays; advanced classes are 1:30 p.m Thursdays 
Tai Chi is a great way to improve your overall health through increased physical stability and peace of mind.

Strong for Life
9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Strong for Life is an exercise program designed to involve the trunk, arms, and legs. All exercises are done in either sitting or standing positions and can be modified to fit the individual participant's need. There is no charge for the program, although all participants are requested to call and enroll. For more information, contact Deana at (503) 537-1471.

Just Putting Around
Every Wednesday - Please Call ahead for a specific t-time. 
This is a club for golfers of every skill level. The Adult Enrichment Center believes that it is never too late to start a great habit. It is for that reason that the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center as well as the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course has combined forces to create this wonderful club. This unified effort provides seniors with the opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful and difficult courses that Oregon has to offer. A great course, a great price, but most importantly, great company!

Crafty Ladies Group
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
We are a group of ladies who make crafts to sell at our gift shop and during the Fall Bazaar and Craft show. Interesting projects have been humming bird feeders, Mosaic flower pots and painted animal rocks. Something interesting is bound to be offered during these enjoyable craft sessions. 

Multi Media Arts Group
9:30 a.m. Mondays (except the 1st Monday of the month)
Bring your oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, pencils or crayons. Dust off your paints, paper and canvases. The focus of our time together will be on fun and creativity. Let your talent develop in the company of other talented people.

CPRD Quilters Club
1 - 3 p.m. Tuesdays
The club is open to all individuals interested in working on handcraft items on a regular basis. Bring your own items or work on a group project. New members and visitors are always welcome to join. Any questions, call Mary Bartlett (503) 538-5622. At Chehalem Youth Building (Behind the Chehalem Armory)

China Painters International
Monthly workshops are held 9 a.m the first Monday of every month.
Techniques and projects workshops are 9 a.m. Thursdays
Beginners always welcome. For more information please contact Phyllis Landon 538-0784.

Bob Ross Oil Painting
$48 Includes materials and instructionBob's Wet-on-Wet Technique is a very simple, easy to follow method anyone from beginners to seasoned painters can master. Your blank canvas is transformed into a beautiful, completed work of art in just three to four hours!

AARP Driver Safety Class
AARP has designed this course for drivers aged 50 and over. It is a two-day class (4 hours each day), which is specifically tailored to inform seniors of important updates on traffic regulations, as well as how to drive on today's crowded roadways. Class is offered every month at the Adult Enrichment Center. Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling the front desk at (503) 537-9404. There is a fee of $12 for current AAPR members and a non member fee of $14, paid directly to the instructor at the time of class.

Creative Writing
Creative Writing may be just what you're looking for as a writing venture.  It consists of  any writing, non-fiction, fiction or poetry.  It will prove to be challenging to beginning and advanced writers.  Prompts will be used to direct the writing process and peer editing with be employed.  Join us as we identify, we explore and we discover the various genres of creative writing. We will meet on Fridays from l-2pm. beginning February l8th.  Please come prepared with a writing tablet and a sharpened pencil.  Join us, you'll be glad you did!  Amelia Coss and Carole Barr will be your facilitators.

Bob Ross Oil Painting
Cost: $48
Includes materials and instruction

Bob's Wet-on-Wet Technique is a very simple, easy to follow method anyone from beginners to seasoned painters can master. Your blank canvas is transformed into a beautiful, completed work of art in just 3-4 hours!

Although all of our trips are senior focused, they are not senior exclusive. Adults of all ages are invited to join. 

Saturday January 21^st  
The Seventh Annual Chocolate Festival
11am to 5pm
Cost: $20
The Seventh Annual Chocolate Fest (held at the promises you the
opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest
chocolate from the Northwest and beyond. Please join us for this delicious and
educational event. Registration fee includes transportation and admission and
all of the presentations and free samples that vendors are handing out.

Wednesday February 15th
Red Ridge Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
11:00am to 3pm
Cost: $25
Olives are cultivated, harvested, pressed, stored & bottled with as much care & pride as the more locally
familiar life cycle of grapes. A private tasting $ tour at this state of the
art facility teaches your palate about official pairings for olive oils.
Rolling hills, breathtaking country scenery & stocked gift shop add to the
delightful trip. Fee includes olive oil tasting, please bring $5 for Durant
Vineyards wine tasting.

Saturday February 25^th
Newport Sea Food and Wine Festival
10am to 6pm
Cost: $30
It wouldn't be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It's the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Artists an  Craftsmen will show-case a variety of fine art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry. Pacific Northwest Wineries will be pouring the finest of wines and culinary professionals will serve cuisines of delectable delights
sure to entice our palates. Fee includes transportation and admission. Please bring money for food and sampling.

Monday February 27^th
Firehouse Glass Studio Tour & Joe's Crab Shack
9am to 5pm
Cost: $15

Visit a premier center for glass art located in the historic Vancouver National Bank Building. Get a close-up
glass-blowing demonstration & tour world-glass equipment and learn about artistry in the glass arts. Bring money for lunch on the Columbia River.

Friday March 9^th
Tillamook Country Sampler
9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $22

Visit Tillamook County Pioneer Museum to see interactive exhibits of pioneer & Native
Amberican artifacts, including granny's Kitchen & rock room. Visit the fully restored Maple leaf School, home of the Latimer Quilt & textile center, offering exhibits of antique & contemporary quilts, weaving & spinning demonstrations. Bring money for purchases & deli lunch at the Blue Heron Cheese Factory.

Sunday March 18^th
Oregon Sinfonietta Chamber Music and lunch at Gustav's
10:30am to 6:30pm
Cost: $15

Enjoy a lively, local, full symphony orchestra performance with community musicians & outstanding soloists under the baton of Dr. Donald Appert. Program features works by Beethoven, Burch & Dvorak. Bring
money for a German luncheon at Gustav's. They serve everything from fondue to strudel.

Wednesday March 28^th 
The Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals & Olive Garden
10:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $17

Join us to see this nationally recognized museum is the finest rocks and minerals museum in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the best in the nation. The museum boasts the largest opal-filled thunder egg in the
world, crystallized gold bigger than your hand, dinosaur eggs and fossils, an extensive meteorite collection, and hundreds of other attractions. We will stop for lunch prior to our visit to the museum. Registration fee includes
transportation and entrée fee. Please bring money for lunch and purchases.

Thursday April 5^th
Bradford Island Visitors Center & Bonneville Fish Hatchery
9am-5pm
Cost: $15

If you're looking for a great way to get out of the house and enjoy some of the unique beauty that only the Pacific Northwest has to offer, consider registering the trip to Bonneville Fish Hatchery. This is a perfect outing for many
reasons. On site, there's plenty to do to learn about the region's fish and the efforts we go to preserve the species. Take the self-guided tour through the spawning room, numerous fish ponds, and both an outdoor and an underwater Sturgeon viewing areas. There's also a nice gift shop, lots of well-maintained grounds and picnic tables. Any visit to Bonneville Dam Fish Hatchery must include a sighting of one of the area's most amazing creatures, Herman the Sturgeon. Herman is an 11-foot long, 500 pound, 70-year-old white sturgeon. Go
beneath the pond and peer in at Herman through the looking glass, where he'll be cruising the depths of the water with some of his smaller buddies.

Thursday April 12^th
Historic Tour of Newberg
10am to Noon
Cost: $15

History tour of Newberg and vicinity with Newberg Graphic columnist and historian George Edmonston Jr. Visit the locations where history was made. See the boyhood home of U.S. President Herbert Hoover; the home of Oregon's most famous inventor; where the grandparents of a Heisman Trophy winner lived. Learn why Newberg is Oregon's oldest pioneer town and why the early settlers called it "The Grubby End." This activity is back by popular demand so sign up today! Our trips are senior-focused, but adults of all ages are invited to participate. Trip includes transportation, presenter, lunch and escort.

Friday April 27^th 
Wildlife Safari in Winston Oregon
8am to 6pm 
Cost: $40

Wildlife Safari is a 600 acre Drive-Thru Wildlife Safari. A fun-filled family destination where you can view over 500 animals in their natural habitat roaming freely much as they do in the wild! Visitors to
the park drive through a 4.5 mile trek to see animals from Africa, Asia and the America's. This unique setting offers many opportunities to get up close and personal with animals large and small. This is a long trip. We will take many
restroom breaks along the way. It would be a good idea to bring snacks for the day.

AARP Tax Clinic
registration begins on January 17th
Appointments start in February
More information to come.  

Legal Aid Clinic
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The 2nd Monday of every month
For those needing some legal advice, the legal aid clinic volunteers can provide you with some legal guidance free of charge. No appointments required.

Foot Clinic
9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays
Sandy McCann RN offers this service and requests that patrons soak their feet prior to the appointment and please bring a towel. For appointment, please call the Adult Enrichment Center at (503) 537-9404. $20.00

Blood Pressure Clinic
Free. No appointment is necessary.
10:30 a.m. - Noon the first and third Wednesday of each month

Hearing Aid Clinic
Free. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are seen on a first come, first served basis.
10:00 a.m. - Noon the Fourth Thursday of each month

Acupuncture Clinic
9:00 a.m. - Noon Thursdays
Licensed acupuncturist Matt Frey offers weekly acupuncture sessions at a significantly discounted price. Acupuncture has been known to treat a variety of ailments including poor circulation, low energy, and chronic pain. This Clinic is a very inexpensive way of seeing if acupuncture can help you. This is a very popular clinic, so reservations are needed.
In-district $10 per session, Out-of-district $15

Office volunteers needed
Our office personnel are seen as the heart of our community center. Please aid us in making a good first impression. If you are interested in becoming a member of our office personnel, please inquire at the registration desk.

Volunteer Steering Committee
The committee serves to ensure that all programs and activities are adhering to the center's mission and purpose. This committee routinely sets destinations for our trips program as well as aids in the decision making process for new activities offered at the center. If you enjoy being "part of the process" this is the committee for you.
   When: The 2nd Friday of every month
   Time: 12:30pm

Fall Bazaar Committee
The Bazaar Committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of the largest fundraising event for the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center. The funds raised through this event are used to support the various activities that are offered at the center. The committee currently meets during the Crafty Ladies and Gents Arts and Crafts time.
   When: Every Tuesday
   Time: 9:30am

CSI-Chehalem
(Commission on Senior Information) The Newberg and Dundee area has a lot to offer older adults. To ensure that the community continues to serve seniors, this group of local business owners and program coordinators meets monthly to talk about issues pertinent to older adults and retirees.
   When: The 4th Friday of every month
   Time: 8:30am

Bread Distribution Team
This committee needs volunteer drivers to transport bread and pastries donated from various community bakeries to the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center. Nothing makes a person feel better than to know that he or she has made a real difference in a person's life.
   When: Every Monday and Wednesday.

NWSDS Meals on Wheels
When you come to the center, you will routinely see a plethora of volunteers packaging meals, setting up the dining room and loading vehicles. The meals on wheels crew offer a great service to the community and can always use an extra hand or two. If you are interested in volunteering in our dining room or becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, please call our Mealsite Coordinator. Christy Goehner (503) 538-1490