GLADSTONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
AND CITY RECREATION - SPRING 2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Please join us for a selection of in person classes featuring crafts, exercise and learning! We also offer Zoom classes with Gina Henry!
We will be following all protocols for COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. Each student will be required to sign a waiver prior to taking the class and follow all required mandates. Masks are optional at this time.
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.
DRIVER EDUCATION INFORMATION
At this time, Gladstone Community School is NOT offering Driver Education.
For options, please contact ODEC, ODTI, First Learn to Drive, Oregon City or Canby for any future classes. They may be able to help you.
If you, or anyone you know is interested in teaching both Classroom and Behind the Wheel, we are looking to hire a new Instructor. Please contact Jennifer Ingram at ingramj@gladstone.k12.or.us if you are interested.
THE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Gladstone High School Cafeteria from 8:30 - 11:00 AM Saturday April 8, 2023.
Chriscake Northwest’s Famous Flying Pancakes will be serving pancakes and sausage along with coffee and juice.
Prices: $10 Adults / $8 kids age 6-12 / $6 kids age 1-5 $30 for a family of 4 / $6 each additional person
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
CITY OF GLADSTONE EASTER EGG HUNT
This year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the
Gladstone High School Fields Starting at 11 AM Saturday April 8, 2023 .
The hunt is open to ages 1 to 10 years. Come collect eggs, win prizes, and enjoy a morning of fun!
Egg Hunt is open to Gladstone Residents Only
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
GLADSTONE SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION
Hours of operation: Mon through Fri 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 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30 AM - Suggested donation is $4
- Arts and Crafts - Each Monday at 10:00 AM
- Free Tai Chi - Each Monday & Wednesday - Advanced at 9 AM, Beginner at 10 AM & Intermediate at 11 AM
- Low Impact Chair Exercise - Each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM
- Shopping Trips - Each Wednesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM - Call for pick-up (Gladstone area stores only)
- Bingo - Each Tuesday at 1:00 PM
- Scrabble Club - Each Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00 PM
- Pinochle - Each Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:45 PM
- Rummikub & Cribbage - Each Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 PM
- Adventure Field Trips - Every Friday Morning (Sign up at Gladstone Senior Center)
- John Wetten Elementary Kids with their Elders Intergenerational Club - Every other Tuesday from 11:30 - 1:00 PM (Sign up at Gladstone Senior Center)
LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS CONTACT INFORMATION
- Gladstone Girls Softball Association: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=gladstonegirlssoftball
- Gladstone Junior Baseball Association: www.gladstonejuniorbaseball.com
- Gladstone Soccer Association: www.gladstonesoccer.com
- Gladstone Youth Football: www.gladstoneyouthfootball.com
- Gladiator Basketball Association: http://gladstonebasketball.org/
- Gladstone Youth Cheer: https://gladstone-youth-cheer.netlify.app/
FOR GLADSTONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL LISTINGS - SEE BELOW
BREAD SERIES WITH SAMANTHA ROMANOWSKI
•No Knead Focaccia
Golden Brown & Soft and Chewy, focaccia is a crowd pleaser! Learn the ins and outs of this Italian delight, so you can impress your friends at your next gathering. Participants will take home a loaf to bake the following day, plus a recipes for flavored focaccia and delicious dips! (Bring a large bowl to take the dough home in)
Thursday 4/13/23 from 6:00 - 8:30 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 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 baking sourdough at home regularly. (Please bring a small jar or container to take your starter home. Also a bowl to take your dough home)
Wednesday 5/3/23 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $50
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
•No Knead Brioche Braids, Loafs, and Buns
A festive, beautiful bread for any time of year. Enriched dough doesn’t have to be intimidating and this class will teach you the basics of making brioche bread and what you can do with it! This recipe can be used to make a braided bread, sandwich rolls, or a traditional loaf! Participants will take home dough to bake the following day and the skills to continue making this delectable bread. (Bring a large bowl to take the dough home in)
Thursday 5/18/23 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $50
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
•Quick Dinner Rolls
Love warm dinner rolls, but think you don’t have time to bake? This class will teach you a quick recipe for soft, tender dinner rolls that you can make easily in a couple of hours. Plus, it’s a “big batch” which means you can bake what you need and freeze the rest! Participants will go home with 4 rolls! (Class size is limited to 12)
Wednesday 6/7/23 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $50
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 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 5:30 - 9:00 PM 18800 Portland Ave
•Thursday 4/20/23 $50 - Multnomah Falls Register Here
•Thursday 5/18/23 $50 - Golden Morning Mist Register Here
•Thursday 6/22/23 $50 - Patriot Rose Register Here
Gladstone Senior Center from 1:00 - 4:30 PM 1050 Portland Ave
•Friday 4/28/23 $50 - Portrait of Child Register Here
•Friday 5/26/23 $50 - Hazy Day Register Here
•Friday 6/30/23 $50 - Yosemite Fire Falls Register Here
ACRYLIC OR OIL PAINTING WITH SHIRLEE LIND
Become an Artist, and have fun while you do it! Beginners will learn the basic fundamentals, brush techniques, shading, composition, and color mixing. No prior experience necessary. Learn the latest in texture products, painting from photos and get advice concerning difficult areas. Demos included. Please request Supply List
**2 CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM PLEASE SPECIFY TIME.
Thursdays 4/13/23 - 6/15/23
Tuition $80 (62 and older $65)
•9:30 - 11:30 AM Register Here
•12:30 - 2:30 PM Register Here
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
WATERCOLOR WITH MELISSA GANNON
Explore the exciting and challenging medium of transparent watercolor! Learn to mix colors and the basics of composition in this multi level class. Each class will include a demo! See Melissa’s work at www.melissagannon.com
Please request a Supply List
Wednesdays 4/5/23 - 5/24/23 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Tuition $80 (Age 62 and older $65)
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
DRAWING WITH MELISSA GANNON - DRAWING FLOWERS
Learn about the beautiful shapes of flowers and how to draw them. Using pencil or pen create lovely drawings. Flowers will be provided to draw. 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 4/21/23 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuition $20
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
GARDENING SERIES WITH NAN HAGE
•REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES AND SAVE! - GET 2 FREE CLASSES!
Tuition $80 (62 and over $65)
•OR REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES AND CHOOSE THE ONES YOU WANT!
Tuition $16 (62 and over $13)
Wednesdays 4/5 - 5/17 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM @ Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
Nan Hage has been teaching gardening classes and sharing her expertise with students for many years!
#1 Spring Yard Care & Landscaping Hints
Learn about basic yard care! The where and how to’s for new plantings, as well as established. Fertilizing, watering, and when to plant dahlia tubers. Nan will cover lawn care, how to choose the right plant, pest control, rapid compost secrets, landscaping hints and more!
Wed 4/5/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#2 Organic Gardening & Raised Beds
Create lush, productive vegetable and flower gardens in any size space. Learn seed choices best for your needs, planting mediums, weed and insect control, plant installation, raised bed gardening, and more. Nan will share hints to make gardening fun.
Wed 4/12/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#3 Companion Planting for Veggies
Maximize benefits of light, moisture and soil by companion planting for vegetable gardens. Find out why and how these plants benefit from each other. And which plants are “enemies,”
Wed 4/19/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#4 Herb Gardening Basics
How to plant and care for herbs and edible flowers. Design an herb garden and use in existing landscapes. Learn when and how to dry. Use herbs for cooking, medicinal, decorative purposes, companion planting, aromatherapy, bath and body care products, and potpourri.
Wed 4/26/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#5 Patio Pots & Hanging Baskets
Learn tricks to successful container gardening: the do’s and don’ts in selecting, planting and maintaining bulbs, annuals, and perennials. How to choose proper greens and color for spring and summer containers.
Wed 5/3/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#6 Perennials, Annuals & Bulbs
Learn what grows best in your yard for the "look" you want to create. How to combine perennials, annuals and bulbs for maximum growth and blooms throughout season. Learn secrets for successful, healthy sun and shade flowers.
Wed 5/10/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
#7 Pruning Basics for Spring & Summer
Learn what can be pruned at this time of year and HOW to prune for the benefit of the plant. Nan Hage has been teaching gardening classes and sharing her expertise with students for many years.
Wed 5/17/23 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition $16 (Age 62+ $13)
FAUX CONCRETE POTS AND BOXES
Nan Hage will help you create “cement/rock looking” garden pot or boxes using a plastic foam box, paint and sand. 24 hours later the “rock” garden pot or box can be planted. Paint and sand provided.
Request supply list.
Tuesday 4/18/23 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $25 (Age 62 and older $20) $5 lab fee
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
GLASS BIRDBATHS OR GARDEN FLOWERS WITH NAN HAGE
Create your own glass garden flower or birdbath using ‘stray’ glassware such as vases, candlesticks, punchbowls, assorted size plates, or glasses (clear and/or colored works great).
Request Supply List or Order Kit for $20.
Thursday 5/18 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $25 (Age 62 and older $16)
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
CONCRETE LEAF CASTING
Nan Hage will teach you techniques to create concrete leaf casts for birdbaths, water features & garden art. Make one in class for your garden.
Bring 2 large shallow plastic storage totes/boxes & plastic gloves.
Class limited.
Saturday 5/20 from 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition $18 (Age 62 and older $15) $5 lab fee
Held off Forsythe Rd. in O.C. Info sheet available
LEARNING FOR LIFE
AHA CPR/FIRST AID
This American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Course is offered by CPR for LIfe, located in Oregon City. The course includes:
- 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.
- Dates Offered:
- Saturday 4/1/23 Register Here
- Friday 4/21/23 Register Here
- Saturday 5/6/23 Register Here
- Friday 5/19/23 Register Here
- Saturday 6/3/23 Register Here
- Friday 6/16/23 Register Here
Tuition $99
CPR Only OR First Aid Only $69
Classes located at CPR for Life - 1678 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste N, Oregon City
BABY SAFETY ABC'S
This 2 hour course is designed for new parents, caregivers, grandparents, family members, etc. It does NOT include certification. This class is offered by CPR for LIfe, located in Oregon City.
The course includes:
Infant Choking Relief & CPR Training
- Dates Offered:
- Thursday 4/13/23 Register Here
- Thursday 5/11/23 Register Here
- Thursday 6/8/23 Register Here
6:00 -8:00 PM
Tuition $79
Classes located at CPR for Life - 1678 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste N, Oregon City
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 4/19/23 - 5/17/23
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition $50 (Age 62 and over $40)
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave
TELLING YOUR STORY: WRITING 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 4/19/23 - 5/24/23 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Tuition $40
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 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 4/18/23
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tuition $10
Gladstone Senior Center - 1050 Portland Ave
ZOOM CLASSES WITH GINA HENRY
HOW TO TRAVEL FREE AND SAFELY
How do we make our Travel Free? When is it safe to go on a trip? Learn how to benefit from deep travel discounts being offered right now to motivate you to book future travel in 2023 & 2024! Learn about travel insurance, tips on safety, and other strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours and more! Gina Henry shows you how she travels FREE and makes a living doing it!
Saturday 4/1/23 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 send after registration
GET PAID TO TEACH ENGLISH
Teaching English is a high paying career, or it can simply be a great way to go on vacation for FREE! English is the worlds’ travel language. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English. Gina Henry will give you tips and advice on how to find a job, Learn what jobs pay the best, teaching qualifications, certification programs & specific hiring organizations. You can go to Gina’s website at www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.
Saturday 5/20/23 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 send after registration
FITNESS AND WELLNESS
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!
Tues & Thurs 4/4/23 - 6/29/23
7:15 - 8:15 PM
Tuition FREE
Gladstone Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8378 Cason Rd, Gladstone OR
MINDFULNESS FOR YOUR PERSONAL WELLBEING - PART 2
Designed as a follow up to the first course, this class is for anyone with a basic understanding of mindfulness practices. Each class will offer a talk on mindfulness topics, like forgiveness & self forgiveness, happiness & joy, peace & equanimity, loss & impermanence, and more. Please know that the prior course in not a prerequisite & and advanced understanding of Mindfulness is not required, but some is recommended.
Taught by GHS Mindfulness Teacher Brad Kuntz.
Wednesdays 4/12/23 - 5/17/23
6:00 - 7:15 PM
Tuition $10
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave
AIKIDO FOR ADULTS WITH CRAIG FIFE
Aikido is a non-competitive, non violent form of Traditional Japanese Martial Art. Aikido's goal is the development of the whole human being - mind, body & spirit to it's full potential!
Tues & Thurs 4/11/23 - 6/15/23
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition $125
Cascade Heights Public Charter School - 15301 SE 92nd Ave, Clackamas
ZUMBA GOLD WITH ANN MOSES
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!
Mon and Wed 4/3/23 - 5/24/23 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Tuition $70 (62 and older $65)
Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave
ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS WITH ANN MOSES
Join the party! Zumba dance fitness is a workout that doesn't feel like a workout! You will move to great music including the Latin rhythms Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton. Let the beats inspire you to dance your way to better health and happiness. No dance experience necessary, this class is open to all levels. Be prepared to move and leave class sweaty and smiling.
Tues & Thurs 4/4/23 - 5/25/23 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Tuition $70 (62 and older $65)
John Wetten Elementary, Outside Gym, 250 E Exeter
TAE KWON DO - ADULT ALL LEVELS
This non-competitive class is a great workout while learning the Korean style of martial arts from Instructor David Beasley. Strengthen your body, mind and spirit. Men or Women, All Ranks Welcome! **( This class will be combined with the Teen class from 6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Tues & Thurs 4/6/23 - 6/15/23 (No Class 5/25/23)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tuition $85 (62 and over $50)
Kraxberger Middle School - 17777 Webster RdCLASSES FOR KIDS AND TEENS
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 4/15/23 - 5/6/23
- Soccer (3-5 yr old) 9:00 - 9:30 PM Tuition $59 Register Here
- Mini-Hawk Baseball, Basketball, Soccer (5-7 yr old) 9:45 - 10:30 AM Tuition $75 Register Here
Outside Gym is located behind the building on the blacktop area off of Gloucester.
TAE KWON DO FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Harness the energy of your youngsters with this exciting physical activity. Students learn basic moves while developing respect, discipline and self esteem. Kids get practice setting goals and gain confidence with individual achievements. Uniforms can be purchased from Instructor David Beasley
Tues & Thur 4/6/23 - 6/15/23 (No class 5/25/23)
Ages 5-7: 6:00 - 6:50 PM Tuition $80 Register Here
Ages 8-15: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Tuition $85 Register Here
Kraxberger Middle School - 17777 Webster Rd
AIKIDO FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Aikido is a non-competitive, non-violent Japanese Martial Art teaching principles of peaceful resolution of conflict. Kids will learn to empower themselves through discipline of posture, balance, breathing, mental focus. Aikido is not a method of fighting, but method of self-defense. Develop ability to be relaxed, focused, centered, even under stress.
Taught by Craig Fife and Joseph Talley
Tues & Thurs 4/11/23 - 6/15/23
Tuition $100
Ages 4 - 7 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Register Here
Ages 8 - 10 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Register Here
INTRO TO WIND MUSIC INSTRUMENTS
Andy Hordichok has over 17 years of experience teaching band and giving lessons to students 6+ yrs. He will share his collection of instruments so attendees can see - and hear – different brass and woodwind instruments up close! Maybe your child hasn’t had the opportunity to take band yet? Or has an interest in learning about different brass and woodwind instruments and how they sound. This is the perfect 1 day class to introduce your child wind music instruments. Mr. Hordichok will give a general overview of typical band instruments, that includes a short demo on each.
(This class does not include stringed instruments)
Thursday 4/20/23 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Tuition FREE
Gladstone High School - 18800 Portland Ave
**Children 13 and younger should be accompanied by an adult
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)