GLADSTONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
AND CITY RECREATION - FALL 2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Please join us for a selection of in person classes featuring crafts, exercise and learning!
We will be following all protocols for communicable diseases.
Sign up online at Online Registration
Or by phone at 503-650-2570.
You can also visit us at 17789 Webster Rd, Gladstone OR 97027 to register in person.
**If paying by check, please make payable to Gladstone School District.
Please see the bottom of this brochure for a registration form to download.
GLADSTONE SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(503) 655-7701
Important Dates to Remember:
- Hot Lunch is served in the Bloye Dining Hall - Each Tues, Wed and Thurs at 11:30 AM - Suggested donation is $4
- Tai Chi (Free) - Every Mon & Wed - Advanced 9:00 AM, Intermediate at 10:00 AM & Beginner at 11:00 AM
- Low Impact Chair Exercise - Each Tues and Thurs at 10:30 AM
- Shopping Trips - Each Wed at 1:00 PM - Call for pick-up (Gladstone area stores only)
- Bingo - Each Tues at 1:00 PM
- Scrabble Club - Each Tues and Thurs at 1:00 PM
- Pinochle - Each Mon, Wed and Fri at 12:45 PM
- Rummikub & Cribbage - Each Tues and Thurs at 1:00 PM
- Crochet Club - Each Fri at 10 AM (Mostly Beginners)
- Foot Clinic - By appointment only. 2nd Mon and Tues of each month
- Blood Pressure - 2nd Tues of every month
- Adventure Field Trips - Every Fri Morning (Sign up at the Gladstone Senior Center)
CPR FOR LIFE
We are excited to announce our partnership with CPR for Life! Kari Tomlinson has opened up a training facility in Oregon City to empower the community with quality, life-saving education and training! She has over a decade of experience working in the medical field and loves to share her experience and pearls of wisdom. She became a Paramedic in 2013, and has worked both pre-hospital and hospital. She specialized in Cardiology and Emergency Medicine at Portland's finest hospitals, and worked many cardiac arrests while serving on the Code Team. "We're Saving Lives one heartbeat at a time!"
The Training Center is located at 1678 S Beavercreek Rd Suite M, Oregon City.
You can register online with Gladstone Community School at Online Registration
Or call us at 503-650-2570 to register over the phone.
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid
- We will cover FIRST AID, take a break, and then teach Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED (in that order). The Child and Infant modules are optional - you may leave after completing the Adult module if the other two are not required for you to complete.
- This 8 hour course starts at 10:00 AM. (Lunch break at 2:00 PM)
- If you only want to register for only CPR or only First Aid the class is $69 Please specify when registering through Gladstone Community School.
- Sat 11/4/23 from 10 AM - 6 PM Register Here
- Fri 11/17/23 from 10 AM - 6 PM Register Here
- Wed 11/29/23 from 10 AM - 6 PM Register Here
- Sat 12/9/23 from 10 AM - 6 PM Register Here
CPR or First Aid Only $69
Classes located at CPR for Life - 1678 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste M, Oregon City
LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS CONTACT INFORMATION
- Gladstone Girls Softball Association: www.gladstonegirlssoftball.com
- Gladstone Junior Baseball Association: www.gladstonejuniorbaseball.com
- Gladstone Soccer Association: www.gladstonesoccer.com
- Gladstone Youth Football: www.gladstonefootball.com
- Gladiator Basketball Association: http://gladstonebasketball.org/
- Gladstone Youth Cheer: https://gladstonecheeerleading.com/gyc
LIVING SEASONALLY THIS FALL WITH SAMANTHA ROMANOWSKI
Autumn is the perfect time of year to reset and re-establish healthy habits, in preparation for Winter. Led by a Holistic Nutritionist, this class will be all about living seasonally with lifestyle practices and dietary changes that will support your body and mind during the Fall season. Nourishing and seasonal snacks and drinks provided. Participants will go home with a booklet of recipes and practices to support them throughout the Fall season.
Thursday 10/26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $30
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
HOLISTIC REMEDIES WITH SAMANTHA ROMANOWSKI
Cold and flu season is coming up! Protect your health with natural immune boosters and holistic home recovery aids. Learn about traditional healing practices and foods that you can easily incorporate into your everyday life. Participants will make their own jar of fire-cider, a health tonic and take home a booklet of recipes and information!
Monday 10/23 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $40
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
BAKING SOURDOUGH AT HOME
Learn the basics of sourdough baking. This class will guide you through a no-knead method of baking. Participants will learn how to shape, fold and score a loaf, how to take care of your starter and what to do with leftover starter. You’ll take home a strong sourdough starter, a loaf to bake at home, a packet of recipes and a proving basket! You will also leave with the knowledge and confidence you need to start making sourdough at home regularly! Please bring a small jar or container to take your starter home, as well as a bowl to take your dough home. Instructed by Samantha Romanowski
Wednesday 11/1 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $50
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
ALL THINGS CINNAMON
A favorite spice all year long, cinnamon is extra special in baked goods. Learn all the tips and tricks to making delicious overnight brioche cinnamon rolls, cinnamon swirl bread and Swedish cinnamon/cardamom snacking bread. Participants will get to taste delectable treats and take home 9 cinnamon buns (with icing!) to bake the following day and a packet of recipes and info!
Instructed by Samantha Romanowski
Wednesday 11/8 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $50
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
MOCKTAIL MIXERS WITH SAMANTHA ROMANOWSKI
Elevate your beverage offerings at your next gathering with homemade shrubs, drink mixers and fabulous garnishes. Learn how to make fruity shrubs, no-cook syrups and beautiful, delicious garnishes for mocktails.– no alcohol required!
Participants will take home a packet of recipes, a jar of fruit shrub and a bottle of fruit syrup!
Monday 11/20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $40
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
LIVING SEASONALLY THIS WINTER
Align yourself with the energy of the Winter Season, and Winter can be deeply nourishing. Led by Samantha Romanowski, holistic nutritionist, this class will help you understand what it means to live and eat seasonally. Learn how nourishing lifestyle practices that conserve your energy and grounding, healthy foods can be easily integrated into your daily life. Delicious seasonal snacks and drinks provided. Participants will go home with a booklet of recipes and practices to support them throughout the Winter Season.
Thursday 11/30 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $30
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
HOLIDAY DELIGHTS WITH SAMANTHA ROMANOWSKI
A modern take on traditional sweet breads for holiday gifts or gatherings. Learn the secrets to making two kinds of fruitcake - the Italian Pannetone, a delicious bread-cake (ours will be chocolate) and the historical fruit cake loaf. Both loaves will be baked during class. Don’t forget to bring your apron!
Sunday 12/10 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuition $70
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
FALL YARD CARE, BULBS & TUBERS WITH NAN HAGE
Learn all that’s needed to put your yard “to bed”for the Winter. Planting trees, shrubs, bulbs, composting, Fall care for Dahlia tubers (dig or leave in the ground), hands on tuber division & storage options.
Wednesday 10/4 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition $20 (Age 62 and older $16)
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
LIVING SUCCULENT WREATH
Using various succulents, create a planted “LIVE” wreath to use as a table decoration, hang or use to surround a large candle! Wreath is 14” in diameter. Instructed by Nan Hage
Wednesday 10/18 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition $25 (Age 62 and older $20) +$12 Supply Fee
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS WITH NAN HAGE
Create 6 multi purpose cards, featuring the Fall Season. Simple, creative, sparkly cards to cheer friends and family. All Supplies are Provided!
Tuesday 10/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $25 (62 and older $20) $12 Supply Fee
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
DAZZLING HOLIDAY CARDS WITH NAN HAGE
Lots of embellishments and fun folds to create 6 cards for the Holiday Season! Create a cute box for small gifts. All Supplies are Provided!
Tuesday 11/14 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $25 (62 and older $20)
$12 Supply Fee
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
FRESH GREENS WREATH WITH NAN HAGE
Create a unique wreath using assorted fresh greens! Class includes wire, ribbon and the greens!
Wednesday 11/15 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition $25 (Age 62 and older $20) +$12 Supply Fee
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
OIL PAINTING BOB ROSS STYLE WITH JUDY STUBB
De-stress and relax! Offered 1 Thursday or Friday per month, Judy Stubb, certified Bob Ross Instructor will start you with a blank canvas and help you leave with a completed masterpiece in just 3 to 4 hours! This “Wet-on-Wet” technique is a very simple, easy to follow method anyone from beginners to seasoned painters can master.
Classes are casual, fun and conducted in an easy step-by-step process. Judy shows up armed with easels, canvas, paints, brushes and palettes! Everything necessary to complete your painting. Go to Judy’s website at www.wetpaints.net. to see complete paintings.
**Classes are offered at two locations!
Gladstone High School from 5:30 - 9:00 PM - 18800 Portland Ave (MAP)
- Thursday 10/26 $50 - Snake River Country (Register Here)
- Thursday 11/16 $50 - Heart of Tranquil Mountain (Register Here)
- Thursday 12/21 $50 - Cardinal in the Window (Register Here)
Gladstone Senior Center from 12:00 - 4:00 PM - 1050 Portland Ave (MAP)
- Friday 10/27 $50 - Pinnacle Peak (Register Here)
- Friday 11/17 $50 - Cannon Beach (Register Here)
- Friday 12/15 $50 - Shades of Grey (Register Here)
DRAWING WITH MELISSA GANNON - LEAVES
Learn about the beautiful shapes of leaves and how to draw them. Using pencil or pen create lovely drawings. Bring leaves or use the leaves provided. Class will talk about shapes, composition and adding values. If you would like to use colored pencil or watercolor that’s fine. All skill levels welcome.
Bring pencil or pen and paper.
Friday 10/20 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuition $20
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
MOODS, EMOTIONS, AND ESSENTIAL OILS
Wish you could unwind fast after a stressful day? Calm down when upset? Settle cranky children? Plant essential oils can affect our emotions in good ways quickly in the moment and also long term. Com discover how and why to use these powerful tools in your everyday life, sample several precious oils, and take home a roller bottle blend specific to your needs. You will be empowered to help take care of you and your loved ones. All supplies included.
Taught by Debbie Tuttle, BSN
Thursday 10/12 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $28
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
INVESTING FOR YOUR FUTURE SERIES WITH REBECCA HORN
Come and learn how to Invest for your Future with Certified Financial Planner Rebecca Horn. In this 5 week series you will learn Investment Basics, Investing for Income, Mutual Funds, The Stock Market and Tax Advantaged Investments. A workbook covering all 5 classes will be included at no additional cost.
Wednesdays 10/4 - 11/1 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $50 (Age 62 and over $40)
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave
WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING
What is the difference between a will and a living trust? When do estates have to go through probate, and what is probate? Do I need power of attorney or advance directive? How can I take care of my children and beneficiaries? What is the Oregon Estate tax and can I reduce my taxes? Plan ahead to help preserve assets, protect your family and reduce your taxes. Gain peace of mind with Attorney Dina Weathers @ Myatt & Bell, PC.
Tuesday 10/10 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tuition $10
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
TELLING YOUR STORY - WRITING YOUR MEMOIR
This class is for anyone who has a desire to pass on family or personal history. The class is aimed at self-publishing rather than traditional book for sale publication. Margaret will touch on writing skills, editing, book format, design and photo editing as well as organizing and choosing life events to record. In addition, topics discussed will include honesty in memoir writing, memory, ethics and legal issues. Taught by Margaret Mills
Wednesdays 10/11 - 11/15 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Tuition $40
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
WORK REMOTELY AND BECOME A DIGITAL NOMAD - ZOOM CLASS
Working remotely is now the thing! Why not add travel into the mix? Join thousands of individuals who are taking their work with them and hitting the road! You can make your travels sustainable by earning a living as you travel. Gina Henry has been doing this for years and shares her wealth of knowledge!
Saturday 10/28 from 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition $30 plus a $15 book fee (Gina’s 100 page digital book is a $39.95 value!)
Zoom link will be sent after registration
INDOOR FITNESS WALKING WITH SUZETTE LOVE
Come to this FREE Indoor walking program where weather is not an issue! Led by Suzette Love, you will go through a variety of choreographed walking workouts. Bring Water!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9/5 - 12/28 (No Class 11/23)
7:15 - 8:15 PM
Tuition FREE
Gladstone Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8378 Cason Rd, Gladstone OR
ZUMBA GOLD POP UP WITH ANN MOSES
This additional Zumba class is 5 weeks!
Zumba Gold is perfect for active adults looking for a lower impact work out! The design of the class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat and dance to beats from around the world! Prepare to leave feeling strong!
Mondays and Wednesdays 11/6 - 12/11 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (No class 11/22)
Tuition $50
Gladstone Community Center, 1050 Portland Ave
SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMPS
Skyhawks was founded as a soccer club in 1979. Thirty years later we are still the number one choice for parents looking to refine their child's fundamentals of the world's most popular sport. Using our progressive curriculum, our sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical skills & sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. This camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the camp your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends, and improved their sport skills preparing them to play for the playground or league play!
Saturdays 10/21 - 11/11
- SoccerTots (3 - 4 yrs) 1:00 - 1:30 PM Tuition $59 (Register Here)
- SoccerTots (4 - 5 yrs) 1:45 - 2:15 PM Tuition $59 (Register Here)
- Mini-Hawk Soccer (5 - 7 Yrs) 2:30 - 3:15 PM Tuition $69 (Register Here)
All classes held at John Wetten Elementary Outside Gym, 250 E Exeter
Outside Gym is located behind the building on the blacktop area off of Gloucester.
FALL CLASSES AT GRANDE FINALE DANCE STUDIO
Grande Finale Dance Studio is offering a variety of Tumbling, Ballet, and Dance classes for your child! Each Class is 8 weeks. **See below for recommended attire.
Ages 3-4 Years
- Acro I - Mondays 10/2 - 11/27 (No class 11/20) from 4:00 - 4:45 PM *$108 (Register Here)
- Acro I - Tuesdays 10/3 - 11/28 (No class 11/21) from 4:00 - 4:45 PM *$108 (Register Here)
- Pre Ballet/Tap - Wednesdays 10/4 - 11/29 (No class 11/22) from 4:15 - 5:00 PM *$108 (Register Here)
- Pre Ballet/Tap - Thursdays 10/5 - 11/30 (No class 11/23) from 4:15 - 5:00 PM *$108 (Register Here)
Ages 3-6 Years
- Mini Hip Hop - Mondays 10/2 - 11/27 (No class 11/20) from 5:45 - 6:30 PM *$108 (Register Here)
Ages 5-7 Years
- Acro I - Mondays 10/2 - 11/27 (No class 11/20) from 4:45 - 5:30 PM *$108 (Register Here)
- Acro II - Tuesdays 10/3 - 11/28 (No class 11/21) from 4:45 - 5:30 PM *$108 (Register Here)
- Tap/Jazz I - Wednesdays 10/4 - 11/29 (No class 11/22) from 5:00 - 6:00 PM *$132 (Register Here)
Ages 6-8 Years
- Ballet I - Wednesdays 10/4 - 11/29 (No class 11/22) from 6:00 - 7:00 PM *$132 (Register Here)
- Ballet I - Thursdays 10/5 - 11/30 (No class 11/23) from 5:00 - 6:00 PM *$132 (Register Here)
Ages 11+
- Teen/Adult Beg Ballet - Thursdays 10/5 - 11/30 (No class 11/23) from 6:00 - 7:00 PM *$132 (Register Here)
Classes held at Grande Finale Dance Studio - 875 Portland Ave, Gladstone OR 97027
**Recommended Attire for Grande Finale**
- Acro classes: will need biketard, leotard and shorts/leggings for girls, shorts/sweats and t shirts for boys. All kids will need to be barefoot for class. Hair pulled away from face.
- Pre ballet/Tap: Any color dance clothes: tights and leotard. Pink ballet slippers and black paten tap shoes. Hair pulled away from face.
- Tap/Jazz: Any color dance clothes: tights and leotard. Black ballet slippers and black paten tap shoes. Hair pulled away from face.
- Ballet I: Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun.
- Teen/Adult ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Pink ballet shoes and hair in bun. Adult dancers may wear what they are most comfortable in.
- Hip Hop: Any dance clothes that allow freedom of movement: sweats, t-shirts, shorts, leggings etc. Black and white converse either low or high-top style. Hair pulled away from face.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Do I Register?
Register online at Online Registration
Or call us at 503-650-2570
You can also visit us at 17789 Webster Rd, Gladstone OR 97027 to register in person. Please click the pdf at the bottom of the page to download the registration form.
Are Classes online or in person?
Unless specified as an online or Zoom class, the classes are in person following all CDC and ODE guidelines for COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
How am I provided the Zoom or Class Link?
Once you register, the class list will be provided to the instructor. They will then send you an introduction and the zoom link. Please be sure when enrolling that you provide the email address you will be using for the class. If you need help updating your information, please call us at 503-650-2570
What if I request a refund?
If you enroll in an ongoing class (not a one time class) and you feel it is not for you after trying the first one, we will issue you a full refund. For one time classes, cancellation must be received 48 hours prior to the class beginning. (Supply fees may not be refunded if not cancelled 1 week prior to class starting)
