Wellness

Growing older isn’t just about adding years; it’s about discovering new ways to find meaning, connection, and joy. Join a welcoming community of adults 60+ for a six-week journey of reflection, conversation, and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore this stage of life with resilience, purpose, and wisdom.

​Through guided conversations, mindfulness practices, journaling, and shared experiences, you’ll gain practical tools and fresh perspectives for navigating life’s transitions. Together, we’ll explore topics such as embracing change, cultivating meaningful relationships, enhancing well-being, and creating a lasting legacy.

​Based on the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal, this series uses the book as a guide for discussion and reflection.

Because each session builds on the last, participants are asked to commit to attending all six weeks, allowing the group to develop trust, meaningful connections, and rich conversations together.

​The series is facilitated by Laura Ziegler, an experienced trainer and group facilitator who is passionate about helping older adults embrace the opportunities and transitions of the Third Act.

​This series is free to attend, but registration is required. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Participants are asked to purchase a copy of the Wise Aging book prior to the first session. If the cost of the book is a barrier, please let us know — we’re happy to provide a copy.

All are welcome for this fun community run and walking group, held on the first Saturday of every month. This is a free community group, so anyone can join the runners or walkers at no cost. It's a great Milwaukie Running Club group. The sauna social after the run is offered at half price: just $14.50. Capacity is limited to the first 20 sign-ups, so you are encouraged to sign up in advance.

The light pace is great for beginners, and set by the group. If a few people want to go slower or faster, the group will split into different-paced pods. Simply show up just before 8 a.m., run or walk for about an hour, then enjoy sauna time together at half price afterward.

Soak up that steam and the cold contrast for muscle recovery, improved circulation and enhanced running performance. Meet rain or shine and always make sure everyone is feeling safe and supported. Keep up that momentum toward your 2026 goals with this guided route — run or walk.

Led by Portland native Justine @runwithms

Loop ride starting and ending at Stringfield Park in Oak Grove. We ride into Portland on the Trolley and Springwater Trails, climb up Terwilliger, descend into Lake Oswego and circle back to the Park via Oregon City and the Trolley Trail. Note: New route bypassing a big portion of Terwilliger downhill; thanks to Cheryl Conrad for scouting this out.

This is a group ride, we will regroup at the top of climbs if we get separated. Coffee/Lunch at Peet’s Coffee in Lake Oswego.

Please enter the miles you intend to ride. Even if you do not wish to log miles, please sign up to provide emergency contact info and mark your miles as 0.

Sustained or heavy rain will cancel, please check the website before heading out.

Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. Walk goes through wetlands, woods, parks, neighborhoods, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Center area. Enjoy n

Join the Portland Insight Meditation Community (PIMC) every Sunday morning for a welcoming, community-centered meditation practice rooted in the Insight (Vipassana) tradition.

Each weekly gathering includes periods of guided and silent meditation, a Dharma talk or reflection, and time for inquiry or community sharing. The program is led by a rotating group of teachers, including PIMC’s resident teachers, visiting guest teachers, and—on some weeks—experienced community members in peer-led formats.

Sunday mornings at PIMC are designed to be accessible to both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Instruction is offered in a clear and inclusive manner.

Portland Running Company leads a long run every Sunday morning departing from our location at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland.

We decide the route(s) on t

From “Portland Stair Walks” by Laura Foster: 4.5 miles with 11 staircases. 650’ elevation changes. Begin at the NW corner of SE 61st & Stark St

• Organizer: Cameron Bennett
• Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
• Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

A welcoming community meet for runners and power walkers gathers on the first Saturday of each month. Participation is free and open to all, with a beginner friendly pace set by the group. If different speeds emerge, participants split into smaller pace pods so everyone can move comfortably. This Milwaukie Running Club group follows a guided route and keeps the tone light and fun. Afterward, a sauna social is available at a reduced rate of $14.50, limited to the first 20 sign ups, and advance sign up is encouraged. Completing the liability waiver ahead of time can make check in faster. Led by Portland native Justine @runwithms, the post session steam and cold contrast are highlighted for muscle recovery, improved circulation, and enhanced running performance. The group meets rain or shine and emphasizes a safe, supportive experience for all.

Creating community through deep listening & sharing conversation

The intention of Constellations is to co-create a welcoming, safe and intimate environment for talking and sharing, and to practice deep listening to one another… to hold space.

Each meeting will be centered around a prompt (our “North Star”) as an invitation to practice thoughtful communication and quiet space-holding. Together we'll build a sacred and sweet community. New participants are welcome.

We have room for new members to join our monthly circle!

What to expect/ the flow of each session: We will begin in a circle, most likely sitting on the floor for the duration (but we do have a couple of chairs). The topic will be introduced, we’ll share our names. We will have moments of quiet threaded throughout the experience, to invite a sense of spaciousness and absorption. Individuals will not be required to speak but will be encouraged to do so. There will be an emphasis on active listening and reflecting, we will not be giving each other advice or going down long personal explorations. In fact, we will keep our contributions short so that everyone has time to share as desired. Each session will end with a closing ceremony of a guided mediation or yoga nidra.

Sliding scale $10-30
After you sign up and before our meeting you will receive an email with prompt for inspiration for contemplation. You are encouraged to join each session but are not required to do so.

This is the only SE run group in the city! Live, work or play in our area? Come join us! We're a silly bunch of runners that like to run and imbibe. A lot

Meet our bike club, explore Portland Metro, learn great routes North, South, East and West.We do the planning and you just come out to ride your bike and enjoy some time in the saddle. NO DROP bike ride. Mostly flat and easy (climbs to access bridges). Caters to newer, slower riders. Learn how to access and ride the two Interstate Bridges. Beautiful scenery, fun metro riding. Depending on group and weather we may take a spin through the new Vancouver waterfront area. Will include a stop at a nice cafe in Vancouver. Pace 13-15 mph with modifications for specific group.

Hike trails normally used mostly by mountain bikers and mounted horse riders on a fall Thursday when we should have it mostly to ourselves. Silver Falls is Oregon's largest state park, and you can view a large share of it on this hike. Because the hiking is so easy there, we will going a tick faster than usual; I've listed this as at least 2.5 mph.

The only waterfall we will see is North Falls, and then we will head onto the Perimeter Trail, a short segment of the Catamount Trail, the Buck Mountain Loop Trail, and finally the Rackett Ridge Trail to return to the Perimeter Trail and ultimately North Falls, for a clockwise lollipop loop that will total 17.2 miles, with 2,475' of gain and loss. The prior time I led this awesome hike most of the photos were of mushrooms.

We are leaving the Tualatin Park & Ride at Bridgeport at 06:30. Expect to spend about seven hours on the trails. Every vehicle parked at North Falls will need to pay $10 or display an Oregon State Park day use pass.

Make some sweet magic with other witchy babes in this 1.5-hour community gathering. Together, dive into November's theme, Shadow Work, with guided visualization, journaling, and a collective tarot spread for expansive visioning. There will be time for vulnerable sharing and community building throughout this gathering.

Make sure to bring:

• Your favorite tarot deck (or snag a sample deck from the shop to use if you're attending in person)
• A pen and paper for note-taking
• Whatever else you need to get comfy and sink into pleasure

Please arrive a little early to get settled in. Masks are required for this gathering. The shop will be closed from 5-5:20 p.m. to set up for class. For the sake of the container and to minimize distractions, the doors will be locked 10 minutes after class starts. Please keep this in mind while making travel arrangements.

Please bring a mask with you. You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend.

Jessa and Kristin are your leaders for Beaverton's easygoing Monday-night run/walk. All paces and abilities welcome. Weather-permitting, we'll use the Fann

This hike is all about elevation and the beauty of design humankind is capable of, up in the clouds, away from life's worries, taking in the city from bird

Ease into Sunday with a fun run covering about 4 to 6 miles at a comfortable, conversational pace. Expect friendly company throughout the route, then linger afterward for a laid-back coffee social.

• Organizer: Cycle Cats PDX
• Schedule: Meeting up at 10am and riding at 10:30!
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: Vera Katz Statue V.K.S.
• Location Details: Look for all the cyclists throwing up westside signs!
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Yo! The fall is here and so are cozy and comfy mornings! Let's change that with a fun fall ride down south across the Canby Ferry and back! Our friend has a fun route that will start us off at the Beaverton Transit Center and ending at the Vera Katz Statue on the eastside of the river in Portland! We have a 51 mile route and 2,300 feet of climbing! Tough sauce! You know how we roll, faster and more adventurous with that no drop mentality. Around mile 26 there will be a lunch stop. Sleep in! We won't meet up until 10am, take the bus or MAX to B.T.C., and will roll out at 10:30. There is a $3 fee for crossing the ferry per bike so don't forget that along with your tubes and patch kit, lights, P.M.A., snacks, helmet, bike, Dude Luna, and those beautiful smiles! Hit us up on Instagram @cyclecatspdx if you have any questions! See you there!

Plum Blossom Zendo meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the first floor of Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. There is Zen meditation, a dharma talk and discussion time. For more details, see zendust.org/vancouver/.

From Lentz Park we will go south from the I-205 path to the Sunrise Path and into Gladstone. The Trolley Trail and the Springwater will land us at the Steel Bridge. We'll cross the Steel Bridge and go east on the Hawthorne Bridge. From there we will make it to Springwater Trail (heading east) until we hook up with the I-205 and head to Vancouver. From there it is north on Evergreen to the I 5 bridge and onto Marine Drive going east. We will end up at the ChaCha trail, head south to Troutdale and then east to the Fairview/Gresham trail. At the Springwater we will head east until its end, then turn around , eventually hitting the I-205 and Lentz Park.

This gentle 2.1 mile outing travels by the Happy Valley Nursery, continues along William Otty Drive, and descends to Mt. Scott Creek. The terrain is mostly easy with a few modest hills, and the steepest section arrives near the finish. Expect a relaxed pace suitable for a wide range of abilities. Dogs and strollers are welcome.

A weekly meditation group led by Vik Anantha, focused on sustained Vipassanā practice in community. The drop-in gathering offers longer periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, with a simple structure and occasional bells. It is intended for practitioners wishing to deepen their insight practice and is also accessible to beginners.

This route heads east to Troutdale from Wilshire Park on Alberta and Prescott and then via Marine Drive and the Cha'k Cha'k trail. Restroom break at Lewis and Clark park. We will return via Halsey, San Rafael and Tillamook. Coffee stop is at Grand Central on NE Fremont and 44th, near the end of the ride.

Ride leader will be riding at the posted speed of 15-17 mph. This is a non-group ride, please feel free to ride at your own pace if you know the route and/or have the map, just let the ride leader know.

Sustained or heavy rain will cancel, please check the website before heading out.

Members can sign up for this ride by first logging in, then using the sign-up feature in this posting. Provide the miles you intend to ride if you wish to have them logged. Even if you do not wish to log miles, please sign up to provide emergency contact information and enter 0 as your mileage.

Non-members simply follow the directions on the online signup. Sign-in instructions: https://portlandbicyclingclub.com/online-signup-instructions-2/

This senior walking group will meet at the Main City Park back parking lot and walk up the Springwater Trail for approximately 2 miles. The trail is all flat and paved. You can turn back at any time, if desired. Friendly dogs are welcome.

This group is organized by UpRiver Village, a new resource for seniors in East County. Please check the UpRiver Village events page or RSVP at [email protected] to get notice of weather-related cancellation.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 503-489-8813.

We will go to Jazzy Bagels in Gresham.

Sign-in will be at the start location

Pace: 13-15 mph.

An open-level contact improvisation jam for all experience levels, including beginners. This is a jam rather than a class, so there is no formal instruction, though participants can ask a facilitator for a short demo. An opening circle and warmup take place shortly after the gathering begins. Music is typically not played, though a guest DJ or musician occasionally joins.

Contact: Kirsten Marsh or reach out to the church office, [email protected] Then, starting Thursday, September 24th - November 19th, we will be meeting in the sanctuary from 7 to 8pm. If you need the code to enter the building from the parking lot at the brown awning door, send Kirsten or Ann a text or email and we will share that with you. After November 19th, we will pause for Thanksgiving and Advent, resuming in January.

Free, weekly group run with Portland Running Company. Easygoing and social. 4–6 miles on street and Greenway Bike Path.

On-line sign-in. Please sign-in, if possible before the day of the ride. If, on the day of the ride there are no riders signed in, then the ride may be cancelled regardless of the weather conditions.

Ride cancellations are possible October through February due to unsafe road conditions.

This ride may be cancelled due to rain.

Please check this posting on the morning of the ride before attending.

Come build strength or see something new by mixing the West Hills into your riding schedule. Each week we choose one of four low traffic routes varying from 19 miles/2000 feet of gain to 22 miles/2500 feet of gain. What we affectionately refer to as the Kiddy Coaster, the shorter route, but with less severe climbs, but still a bunch of elevation gain. We'll stay together enough that you won’t have to navigate thru all the turns. The ride starts at the west end of the Highway 26 bike path (near the Hwy 26/217 interchange), rolls up and down through the West Hills, and makes a stop to take in the views from Council Crest. The ride has a bunch of fun (and steep) “ups” that will challenge you, and “downs” that will leave you feeling like a kid again. E-bikes are welcome – bring a fully charged battery! Optional coffee stop near the end of the ride, so bring water and nutrition to get you over the hills.

Join us for a morning of hiking and casual Ski Walking! All are welcome - including experienced or budding ski enthusiasts, no prior experience is required! Bring hiking or ski poles. The leader will have an extra loaner set of poles. We will begin with a hike descending Fiirelane 5, then practice ski walking with poles on the Lief Erikson trail before heading gradually uphill on the Saltzman Rd. trail using our poles for "ski walking". After our first loop we will debrief and determine what additional trail loops we wish to make. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite ski/snow hat, and we will celebrate the most creative snow dancer among the group. What is Ski Walking? This is great pre-season hype for nordic skiing or skimo skinning. Meet 8:30am at Saltzman Trailhead.

(video link: https://youtu.be/1WjrWfGArVI?si=UKcQbPDmKwj32sGY&t=3)

The affinity group She, They, Us is hosting an indoor climbing meet-up at Portland Rock Gym NE. All ability and experience levels are welcome. You do not need to be a Mazamas member to participate. On the second Thursday of every month, we host a...

Class meets Saturdays at 11:00 am in the Parish Hall. Please contact Kevin Holmes if you are interested in joining the class. Or call the church office for details.

Join the MPC Walkers on first and third Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Questions? Contact Kathy Reigstad.

Every Thursday night join a fun group of runners for a 4–6 mile waterfront or neighborhood run, followed by a $3 pint at our in-store pub! Ages 21 or older, please.

Much of this ride is beautiful farm country on the Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway. Traffic is very low. We will re-group about every 5 miles, riding in one speed group (18-20 mph.) For those riding slower than 18 mph or significantly faster: Each week we will decide the route at the beginning of the ride. Sample routes below. Please bring a snack for the break, which is usually in Banks or Forest Grove.

Ride gently rolling hills from West Linn, Oregon City Elevator, Carus, Canby (break at Willamette Coffee on NW 2nd and Holly, taking the ferry back to West Linn. Bring $3 cash for the ferry ride.

Join with us to sit together in silence. Bring more peace and joy into your life, increase mindfulness, and develop more perspective. First Thursdays and third Thursdays in the Channing Room (A101) from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. This is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed.

For more information, visit the event page.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

Join Run TRG at Duniway Track for an evening track run! All skill and experience levels welcome!

From Lents Park we will head out the Springwater to Liberty and take a left. A right on Palmquest takes us to a T intersection where we'll go left. Moving east on Stark Street we will go north after crossing the bridge. We'll stop in Troutdale for coffee. Then we will continue to the Chak Chak Trail and west to the interstate 205 area. From there it's down the I-205 back to Lents.

The Camas Public Library offers an Audiobook Walking Club on the fourth Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Members bring their own audiobooks and meet at a different outdoor location each month. The group will walk for 60 minutes followed by an optional 30 minutes of social time. Walks are weather-dependent.

Rides are offered to accommodate riders’ desires or the weather conditions.
Pace: 15-17 mph.

Prayer in Motion: All are welcome to join Kevin Holmes for Wu Style Tai Chi, a gentle exercise that helps with balance. Includes meditation.

This is a one-way walk, mostly on the paved Trolley Trail, from the pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the Clackamas River to the SE Park Ave MAX station. We will walk 7.0 miles and gain 175'.

The trip will start and end at the SE Park Ave MAX station, which is the southern terminus of the Orange line but is also served by bus 33. Folks may park in the garage or take transit there. We're gathering just before 08:00 in advance of our 08:04 to 08:20 SB bus 33. Please bring your HOP card, a contactless credit card, or $2.80 cash (exact change) to ride the bus. We will deboard at stop 3831, McLoughlin & Clackamette Dr, which is the first stop south of the Clackamas River.

Our walk starts from there. We will walk alongside Dunes Dr, Clackamette Dr, and Main St to the trail along the Clackamas River, which we will take to the ped-bike bridge. Once across the bridge, we will backtrack along the Clackamas River before turning onto Gladstone's Portland Ave, which leads to the Trolley Trail, which we will take back to the SE Park Ave MAX station.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

The EASY rides are just the Wheezer and Geezeer rides wearing a different coat and starting at different locations. Sign in at the start.

10:15-11:45a CONTACT: Julie Little [email protected]