Lifelong Learning Programs

Lunch & Learn: Artificial Intelligence 101
This presentation provides a simple introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), explaining what it is, how it works, and where it appears in everyday life. It also highlights practical tips for identifying AI content, avoiding pitfalls like scams, and understanding the potential benefits and challenges AI brings to the future. Provided by City of Tualatin. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, March 18 | 12-1pm
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$5 resident/$10 non-resident

Conversations on Aging: End of Life Decisions
We live in a culture where, for many, considering end-of-life realities can be an overwhelming challenge. This Conversations on Aging does not provide legal advice but does offer a safe environment to explore and share feelings, fears, and thoughts that surround making plans and asking questions about end-of-life decisions.
Thursday, March 20 | 2-3:30pm
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FREE

Food for Life Healthy Basics: The Power of Your Plate
Learn the general concepts behind healthful eating habits and gain resources for trying out a new way of eating using The Power Plate - a diagram that illustrates the essential food groups: vegetables, grains, legumes, and fruits; from these groups, you will be able to think about different foods and meals you can eat to best promote your health.
Wednesday, April 2 | 2-4pm
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$10

Earthwise Crew: Pollen, Pollination and Pollinators
Like to eat? Sure you do! Thank the animals--mostly insects, and more than just honeybees--that pollinate the plants that produce much of the food you eat. Do you have a pollen allergy? You probably curse the plants that produce pollen. But wait--not all pollen makes you sneeze or have itchy eyes. The process of pollination is as old as plants themselves, and the pollinators are as diverse as the plants themselves. Retired entomologist Robert Wiedenmann tells the story of pollen, pollination and pollinators. In-partnership with Cogir Senior Living.
Friday, April 11 | 12:30-1:30pm
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$5 resident/$7 non-resident

Lunch & Learn: Golden Years, Golden Rules: Responsible Gambling
Learn the benefits and potential risks of gambling. We'll explore how gambling can be a fun and social activity, while gaining knowledge and tools to enjoy gambling safely and responsibly. Topics of discussion include: setting limits, recognizing risks, how phone games and apps are becoming a more popular form of gambling and how to safe while enjoying them, and how to seek help. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, April 15 | 12-1pm
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$5 resident/$10 non-resident

Food for Life Healthy Basics: How Foods Fight Diabetes
People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, and for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help to improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications.
Wednesday, April 16 | 2-4pm
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$10

Conversations on Aging: Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Throughout our lives, we are fortunate to have friends & family to share experiences with, but sometimes these relationships fade and break. What if we rethought our feelings and worked toward forgiveness & reconciliation? Share your experiences with forgiving & being forgiven, and learn from others how they incorporated forgiveness into their lives.
Thursday, April 17 | 2-3:30pm
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FREE

Food for Life Healthy Basics: Foods for a Healthy Weight
Eating plant-based is not a “diet” that leads to feeling hungry or deprived. Believe it or not, when you change the quality of your diet, you don’t need to think about counting calories or measuring portions.
Wednesday, May 7 | 2-4pm
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$10

Earthwise Crew: Get to Know Western Bluebirds
Western Bluebirds are a native avian species in Oregon that is now listed as a “sensitive species.” Since the 1970s Prescott Bluebird Recovery Project volunteers have been working to support the bluebird population. Join us for an overview of the Western Bluebird’s lifecycle and nesting habitats and learn how PBRP is supporting these enchanting blue birds. In-partnership with Cogir Senior Living.
Friday, May 9 | 1:30-2:30pm
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$5 resident/$7 non-resident

Makerspace 101 (with the Tualatin Public Library)
Get ready to learn something new at the Tualatin Public Library’s new Makerspace!
The Tualatin Public Library Makerspace is offering a special session tailored specifically for JPC participants! This exciting opportunity will allow older adults to explore their creative side, learn new skills, and engage in hands-on projects within a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just looking to try something new, instructors will be on hand to help foster creativity, encourage discovery, and create lasting memories.
What is a Makerspace? A Makerspace is a place in which people with shared interests can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. More specifically, the Tualatin Public Library Makerspace is a place to try out new tools, learn new techniques and share ideas with other makers in the Tualatin community. Anyone can learn to use the Makerspace - get started with us during specially reserved hours for Juanita Pohl Center participants.
Each session will cover the same topics. Please register for only one session.
Session 1: May 12 | 5-7pm
Session 2: May 13 | 10:30am-12:30pm
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FREE
This program will take place at the Tualatin Public Library at 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave

Conversations on Aging: Battling the Blues
Have you experienced feeling down, sad, or blue? Come and explore healthy ways to move through these feelings & recognize when you may need help. Learn the difference between sadness, depression, and grief, share strategies that work for you, and receive resources & ideas.
Thursday, May 15 | 2-3:30pm
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FREE

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MENTAL WELLNESS FAIR PROGRAMS: 
Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs

Mindful Strategies to Reduce Stress - Pre-registration required
Tired of feeling stressed? This workshop is for you! Stress affects both our emotional well-being and our physical health. Learn some mindful strategies to outsmart your brain’s habitual reactions to life’s challenges for the goal of cultivating greater peace and contentment in your daily life. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, May 20 | 10-11am
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FREE

Resources for Mental Health & Stress Management in Our Area
Explore the various mental health and stress management resources in our area including caregiver support, veteran resources and more. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, May 20 | 10:30am-12pm
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FREE

Whiskers & Tails Therapy Bunnies
Hop in for some stress relief with a dozen adorable bunnies from Whiskers & Tails! Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to boost mood and reduce signs of pain, anxiety, depression and more. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, May 20 | 11am-12pm
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FREE

Lunch & Learn: The Four Keys to Aging Well - Pre-registration required
Are the keys to successful aging tied to physical fitness, a life of leisure, and keeping up with a youth-oriented culture? Gerontologists don’t think so. Learn why experts in the field define aging well as a “determination to live fully” which is best achieved by four essential skills. Learn more about these skills and how you can cultivate them to start living life more fully. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, May 20 | 12:30-1:30pm
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FREE

Introduction to Gratitude - Pre-registration required
Learn more about the science of gratitude and why it’s so important to support mental wellbeing. Learn a variety of techniques to help you cultivate deeper appreciation. Sponsored in-part by Medicare Mark Fuchs.
Tuesday, May 20 | 1:45-2:45pm
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FREE

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Food for Life Healthy Basics: How Foods Fight Heart Disease
Certain diet patterns seem to have a major effect in helping people avoid heart disease, or if they already have heart disease, in reversing it. It takes a powerful diet to actually remove the hard plaque forming in the arterial walls after years of eating high-fat diets. But research has shown it can be done! This class will show you how.
Wednesday, May 21 | 2-4pm
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$10

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ONGOING PROGRAMS: 
JPC Book Club - Sponsored in-part by Oasis Senior Advisors
Do you like to read? Join the new JPC Book Club! We meet in-person monthly to discuss one new book each time. Want to give it a try? Pick up a copy of a new book and join us for one of our upcoming discussions:
- March 26 at 2pm: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
- April 30 at **PLEASE NOTE: Special Start Time 3pm**: Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See
- May 28 at 2pm: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
- June 25 at 2pm: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
- July 30 at 2pm: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- August 27 at 2pm: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
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FREE

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