Wellness & Longevity Programs

Fitness Punch Pass
Participate in select group fitness classes by purchasing a fitness punch pass. The punch pass allows you the flexibility to attend the classes that best suit your schedule. Punch your card before each class you attend so you always know how many workouts you have left. When you've used all the classes on your card please turn it in and purchase another card. The fitness punch pass is available in 5, 10, or 20 class visit denominations and can only be purchased at the Center.
Classes eligible for the fitness punch pass use have a * next to their title below.
Fitness Punch Pass Options: 5 Classes $22, 10 Classes $38, 20 Classes $68.

The Pohl Center currently offers SilverSneakers® classes. These programs are designed specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. The SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit programs provide eligible members with no-cost or low-cost older adult-oriented group fitness classes through arrangements with certain health plans. The SilverSneakers program is provided by Tivity Health Fitness and provides eligible members up to 8 visits per month. The Silver&Fit program is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc, a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated, and provides eligible members up to 10 visits per month. Renew Active™, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for body and mind, is now at the Juanita Pohl Center. The program is available at no additional cost with UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans and provides eligible members up to 8 visits per month.
If your health plan offers the SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, or Renew Active programs, and you would like more information or to check eligibility, please call 503-691-3061. SilverSneakers Classic is the only class included at this time.

SilverSneakers® Classic*
Ages 55 & Better
SilverSneakers® is the perfect class for active older adults wanting to focus on overall total-body conditioning. Your instructor will guide you through a series of exercises using resistance tools to help build muscle and tone. Going at your own pace is encouraged!
Activity level: Beginner/Moderate
Monday/Wednesday (ongoing - starting November 18) | 11:15am-12:15pm
 

Gentle Yoga
Ages 55 & Better
This class focuses on finding more ease in movement through practices including breathing, postures (asanas), concentration and much more. The pacing of each session is designed to optimize movement awareness thereby bringing greater calm to the mind and body. Come for strength, mobility and balance, leave with a sense of more ease in daily life. (This offering includes floor work as well as standing postures).
Fall Session 2: Mondays, October 21-November 25 | 9:45-10:45am (no class November 11)
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Each Session: $38 resident/$48 non-resident | Drop in: $9 resident/$11 non-resident

Gentle Yoga
Ages 55 & Better
This class focuses on finding more ease in movement through practices including breathing, postures (asanas), concentration and much more. The pacing of each session is designed to optimize movement awareness thereby bringing greater calm to the mind and body. Come for strength, mobility and balance, leave with a sense of more ease in daily life. (This offering includes floor work as well as standing postures).
Winter Session 1: Mondays, December 2-January 6 | 9:45-10:45am (no class December 23)
Winter Session 2: Mondays, January 13-February 24 | 9:45-10:45am (no class January 20, February 17)
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Each Session: $38 resident/$48 non-resident | Drop in: $9 resident/$11 non-resident

Wu 24 Tai Chi: Part 2
Ages 55 & Better
Wu-style is known for its unique hand movements, smaller frames and balanced stances. But, in spite of it's interesting variations, it provides all the wonderful health benefits of all tai chi. 
This class is open only to those students who have finished Wu 24: Part 1.
Monday/Thursday, December 2-February 24 | 1-1:55pm (no class December 23, 30, January 20, February 17)
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$126 resident/$158 non-resident

Yang 24 Tai Chi: Refinement
Ages 55 & Better
Master more of the most popular tai chi set in the world. Gain the benefits of increased balance, enhanced immune function, decreased pain from conditions such as arthritis, improved mood, better focus and concentration, and more.
This class is open only to those students who have finished Yang 24: Part 1 & 2.
Monday/Thursday, December 2-February 24 | 2:15-3:15pm (no class December 23, 30, January 20, February 17)
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$126 resident/$158 non-resident

Morning Tai Chi & Qigong
Ages 55 & Better
Come experience the benefits of tai chi and qigong. These lovely art forms use slow, circular movements to support overall health. You may see improvements in flexibility, balance, strength, focus, and well-being. In this session, you will learn a qigong set as well as the 8 form Tai Chi Set. Come. Experience the ancient exercises that link body, mind, and spirit to optimize your health. Find out why they are endorsed by Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, and so many more. Learn why tai chi has been called both "medication and meditation in motion." And, most importantly, come enjoy the movement! Previous Tai Chi experience not required. Open to all levels, including beginners.
Tuesday/Friday, December 3-February 18 | 9:30-10:30am (no class December 24, 31) 
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$126 resident/$158 non-resident

Nia - Try It FREE!
New to Nia? Try it for free with new instructor Zarina, then sign up to join the session! Nia is a sensory based movement format designed to condition your body and mind. Nia uses inspirational and invigorating music along with dance, martial arts and relaxation. It is designed to create sensation, bring awareness to movement habits, and improve flexibility, agility, mobility, stability and strength. Bare feet recommended.
Pre-registration required for the Try It class.
Wednesday, December 4 | 9:15-10:15am
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FREE

Strength & Stretch - Try It FREE!
Want to know what Strength & Stretch is all about? Try it for free with new instructor Li Xia, then sign up to join the session! A perfect mixture of wellness! Use various equipment for full body strength training while integrating mobility and stretches. Pre-registration required for the Try It class.
Tuesday, December 17 | 10:45-11:45am
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FREE

Chair Yoga - Try It FREE!
New to Chair Yoga? Try it for free with new instructor Li Xia, then sign up to join the session! A gentle class adapting yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and deep relaxation through meditation, breath work, and gentle stretches all without the stress of getting up and down off the floor.
Pre-registration required for the Try It class.
Tuesday, December 17 | 12-1pm
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FREE

Strength & Stretch
A perfect mixture of wellness! Use various equipment for full body strength training while integrating mobility and stretches. Pre-registration required.
Tuesdays, January 7-February 18 | 10:45-11:45am
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$70 resident/$88 non-resident |Drop-in: $11 resident/$14 non-resident

Chair Yoga
A gentle class adapting yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and deep relaxation through meditation, breath work, and gentle stretches all without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Pre-registration required.
Tuesdays, January 7-February 18 | 12-1pm
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$70 resident/$88 non-resident |Drop-in: $11 resident/$14 non-resident

Nia
Nia is a sensory based movement format designed to condition your body and mind. Nia uses inspirational and invigorating music along with dance, martial arts and relaxation. It is designed to create sensation, bring awareness to movement habits, and improve flexibility, agility, mobility, stability and strength. Bare feet recommended.
Pre-registration required.
Thursdays, January 16-February 27 | 9:15-10:15am
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$53 resident/$66 non-resident

Line Dance
Ages 21 & Up
Join other dancers and learn some fun dances or just come for the great exercise! Partners not needed. 
Fridays (ongoing) | 7-9pm (no class November 29)
Line Dance Punch Pass Options:  5 Classes $37, 10 Classes $71, 20 Classes $137
It is recommended that all participants purchase a punch pass ahead of time either online or over the phone. Please click the link above or call 503.691.3061 to purchase a punch pass.

Zumba®
All Ages Welcome
Do you feel like dancing, smiling and meeting fun people? Please join us at Zumba®! Zumba® is an effective combination of aerobic exercise and resistance. It provides calorie burn, improves coordination and posture, helps de-stress, tones the body and improves endurance and cardio. It includes a variety of rhythms and music such as salsa, cumbia, hip-hop and more! Activity level: All Levels
Questions about Zumba? Please call Marilu at (503) 680-9377.
Thursdays (ongoing) | 6:30-7:30pm (no class November 7, 28)
Saturdays (ongoing) | 9-10am
FREE

Yoga for Veterans
Ages 21 & Up
Yoga for Veterans is a class where all veterans can come together to support each other and learn gentle stretches to help ease suffering from combat and post traumatic stress. Students will be guided to move and breathe to bring healing to the whole warrior. This program is for Veterans, their support folks, Vets' family members (spouses, widow/widowers, children, parents) and friends.
Sponsored in-part by Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services.
Saturdays (ongoing) | 10:15-11:15am
FREE

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