The Multipurpose Senior Center was founded in 1973 and is open six days a week to promote health, independence and well being for adults 55 and older. Our programs include:

• HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Low-impact aerobic exercise group, PACE exercise group, Tai Chi classes, free use of a treadmill, monthly health lecture series, foot care clinic, acupuncture clinic, flu shots, blood pressure checks


• EDUCATION: Intergenerational classes through Portland Community College, e.g. Spanish conversation, drawing for beginners and watercolors. Portland Parks Senior Recreation classes, e.g. gourmet cooking and paper crafting. Computer learning center offered in English and Vietnamese.


• RECREATION AND CRAFTS: Bridge, pinochle, bunco and billiards; movie matinees, ceramics and quilting. Craft classes, a creative writing group and a singing group. Consignment gift shop for senior craft makers.


• TRAVEL: Occasional day trips to the coast, mountains, restaurants and cultural events. Extended escorted cross-country and overseas tours are also offered.


• TRANSPORTATION: Coordination of door-to-door service for medical appointments, grocery shopping, visits to the Senior Center, personal errands, etc.


• SUPPORT GROUPS: for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients; for persons living with Diabetes, and for persons coping with Loss and Life Transitions; and a weekly therapeutic recreation group for Alzheimer’s patients which serves as respite time for caregivers


• SOCIAL SERVICES: Care planning/coordination/advocacy (Case Management) for frail or at-risk elderly, problem resolution and family consultation; Information and Assistance for seniors and their family members


• SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Medicare and Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA); Senior Law Project volunteer legal assistance; AARP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; Federal benefit and immigration counseling; medical equipment loan program; recycling of eyeglasses and hearing aids


• NUTRITION: Hot buffet lunch on Tuesdays; Soup and Sandwiches on Thursdays and alternate Fridays; educational speakers and cooking demonstrations; nutrition screening project; Meals on Wheels coordination


• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Training and support for volunteers who assist as receptionists, office assistants, client support and telephone reassurance, food service, newsletter preparation, shop clerks, and in other areas of the Center and community.


• COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING SPACE: The Center is available for rent evenings and weekends to individuals and groups for various community activities.

For information on services, programs, volunteer opportunities or building use, call 503 288-8303