Adult Trips & Travel

Love to travel near and far? The Juanita Pohl Center offers one-day, lunchtime and overnight trips throughout the year, from whitewater rafting and covered bridge tours to boat cruises in the Gorge. Bring along a friend or make a new one! We have a friendly group who always welcomes a new traveler. Trips are for Ages 21 & Up.

Pre-registration is required for ALL Active Adult Day Trips.
Call: 503.691.3061.

Active Adult Day Trips

The Grotto Festival of Lights
Join us for the largest Christmas choral festival in the world! Enjoy the harmonious sounds of local choir groups, caroling, and local music groups surrounded by the beauty and magic of holiday lights. Fee includes ticket, escort and transportation.
Tuesday, December 10 | 4-8pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$33 resident/$41 non-resident

Brunch at Slappy Cakes
Both a meal and an adventure! Unleash your inner pancake artist at this create-your-own brunch spot with built-in tabletop griddles. Fee includes meal, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, December 18 | 9am-12:30pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$38 resident/$48 non-resident

Pickleball at the People’s Courts
Fun is back in the City of Roses! Join us for pickleball on a private court at this newly built indoor complex in Portland. Pickleball experience encouraged. Fee includes private court, gear rental, meal, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Sunday, January 12 | 12-3:30pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$51 resident/$64 non-resident

Beaverton Symphony Orchestra
Join us for dinner and a show! Enjoy scratch made food at Golden Valley Brewery followed by Sibelius Second Symphony performed by an ensemble of local musicians. Fee includes dinner, gratuity, admission, escort and transportation.
Friday, January 24 | 4-9:30pm
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$55 resident/$69 non-resident

Beginner Archery Lesson
Learn something new and have fun doing it! Archery is a blend of both skill and sport that anyone can learn and enjoy. Join us for a private lesson followed by range time. No experience necessary. Fee includes lesson, gear, escort and transportation.
Friday, February 14 | 1:45-3:45pm
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$46 resident/$58 non-resident

Dinner at AKADI PDX
Delight in traditional African cuisine right here in the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy a menu of appetizers, unique entrees, stews, sauces and desserts carefully curated by renown chef, Fatou Ouattara. Fee includes dinner, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, February 26 | 3:30-7:30pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$50 resident/$63 non-resident

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Domestic & International Travel Program (Collette Tours)
The trips listed below are being highlighted by the Juanita Pohl Center through Collette Tours. Collette has more trip offerings all over the US and the world, with more dates available. Click HERE to browse their website! Anyone can travel anywhere through the Pohl Center & Collette Tours! If you are interested in traveling to a destination that isn't highlighted here, please call 503.691.3061.

What does Seat Reduction Date Mean?? Collette holds 10 seats for all travelers through the Juanita Pohl Center - once the seat reduction date passes, those seats are let go and it is first come, first serve for all travelers.

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Trip Dates: July 20-26, 2025
Ice fields, rushing waterfalls, glacial peaks, and towering summits are just a few of the wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during a visit to Glacier National Park. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Stop at Athabasca Glacier and choose to ride across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the glass bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Explore Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. Visit the incomparable Lake Louise. Get ready for an adventure that brings together the expanse of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and Montana’s Glacier National Park. 
Seat Reduction Date: 1/20/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Greece Island Hopper
Trip Dates: September 6-16, 2025
In Greece, discover a place where age-old legends and monuments intertwine with warm sunshine and island-style living. Tour Athens with a local guide. Explore the Acropolis, home to the famous Parthenon and the city’s best lookout. Enjoy three days at leisure on the island of Mykonos, an Aegean paradise of sandy beaches and bustling energy. Uncover the past at the excavation site of Akrotiri. Make the most of a free day on the picture-perfect island of Santorini. From to the ruins of Athens to the bright rooftops of Mykonos and Santorini – embrace the country at its best. 
Seat Reduction Date: 3/7/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Roaming Coastal Maine
Trip Dates: October 3-9, 2025
This is Maine, where rocky shores, infinite nature, and endless lobster forge a coastal New England classic. Dig in to local delicacies with an oyster shucking demonstration and tasting. Immerse yourself in dramatic nature at Acadia National Park. See how lobster traps are retrieved from the ocean. Admire the picturesque Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse. Enjoy free time in the vibrant city of Portland. Towering mountains, delectable cuisine, and bustling harbors await you in this maritime treasure. 
Seat Reduction Date: 3/3/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Southern Charm Holiday
Trip Dates: December 2-8, 2025
Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes, and unspoiled coastline during the holiday season. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Drive through James Island County Park illuminated with over 500,000 lights. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.
Seat Reduction Date: 6/2/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Wonders of Thailand
Trip Dates: February 26-March 13, 2026
Delve into a land where bustling modern cities, ornate ancient temples, and stunning jungle beaches coexist. Discover the busy metropolitan roads of Bangkok by tuk tuk. Nosh on perfectly balanced street food. See intricate colored tiles and golden statues at Buddhist shrines. Explore the melting pot of culture and bright, eccentric Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket’s Old Town. Relax at pure white sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters beside verdant green jungles. Uncover the beautifully balanced mosaic of old and new, metropolitan, rural, and coastal in Thailand.
Seat Reduction Date: 7/27/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Japan & South Korea: From Tokyo to Seoul
Trip Dates: April 11-26, 2026
From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making. Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Explore the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, traveling between them on the famous shinkansen bullet train. Meet the incredible ama divers and dine with them while hearing tales of their lives and traditions. Meet the bowing deer of Nara Park. Explore the historic geisha district of Kyoto, Gion. See the beauty of the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Golden Pavilion. Dive deep into the culture of Japan with the Women’s Association of Kyoto. Visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum of Hiroshima and hear first-hand accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation. See the famous O-torii Gate of Miyajima Island. Discover the thousand facets of culture, art, and life that make up the incredible spirit of Japan.
Seat Reduction Date: 9/11/25
An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, January 7th @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Domestic & International Travel Program (Premier World Discovery)
Premier has trip offerings all over the US and the world. Click HERE to browse their website! If you are interested in traveling to a destination, please call 503.691.3061.