Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue. Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance. Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely. Ability to get up and down from the floor is required. Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Ages 50 & up.
$20 per month-long session ($5/class)

SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
2025-01-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Eastern European folk dancing to live music!
No experience necessary.
No partners needed.
Sundays at Bellview Grange.
1050 Tolman Creek Rd.
Ashland, OR 97520

Line dancing for older adults
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:30 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes!
Line dancing enhances balance, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner is required. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342.

German Interest Group
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of the meeting may include a speaker. This will be followed with an unstructured time for questions and mutual support. Jon Wolfe, the facilitator for this group, is an American who lives in Germany.

Transformational Healing Circle -'Seeing in the Dark' - 8 Week Class
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Heal. Connect. Evolve.
Join us for this 8-week course, where we will use ceremony, mindfulness, and mind-body somatic work to heal trauma, foster connection, and build inner resilience.
What to expect:
Spiritual Connection
Ancestral Healing
Emotional Insight
Safe Community Space
Deep Care for Heart and Soul
As in all of Lexi’s classes, many sessions will involve 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞.
This is an active group process for personal healing and collective evolution. We use movement and Somatics to release stored trauma & emotions, evoking mind-body healing.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://alexisalma.com/event/new-location-seeing-in-the-dark-winter-series/

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation.
We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.

Paint Night
2025-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Delight in this opportunity to create your own artwork! Join us at the Medford Library to follow along with a step-by-step tutorial to paint your own masterpiece. Painting supplies, snacks, and beverages will be provided.
Registration is required to guarantee that we have enough materials for everyone.

Amani Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
2025-01-29 17:30 - 18:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Saturday Classes are from 12:30pm – 1:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Researching with the U.S. Census Records
2025-01-30 10:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Barbara Northrop, C.G.® will share tips and tricks for finding your ancestors in the U.S. Census.
From the earliest 1790 census with tick marks, to the 1950 recently-released every name census, more can be found than you would dream possible.
Come for the day and bring your lunch. The class will be from 10:30 AM – Noon, followed by an in-person practice session from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Hybrid – Zoom AND in person at the library. $10 RVGS Members, $20 non-members
Register at RVGSLibrary.org
Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, Jan 29. This class will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who registered.

SOU Music Student Recitals - Free
2025-01-30 12:30 - 13:30 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
SOU Music will feature both Scholarship Winners’ Recitals and several Junior and Senior Recitals during the 24-25 academic year. All recitals are at 12:30pm-1:20PM unless otherwise indicated. Non-ticketed concert. Free livestreams.
All recitals are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Come out and support our students dedication and achievements in both instrumental and vocal excellence!
Scholarship Winners’ Recitals – FREE CONCERT
January 30 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/RQBwPihEUjY?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Shea Miller
Liz Pisarczyk
Nolan Pierson
Shannon Jackson
February 6 at 12:30PM
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/ngqZ63WgO_4?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Mathew Petersen
Tereza Golombkova (piano)
Holden Cook
Sylvia Lambley
August Kennedy
February 13 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/4xFuqI1Wkew?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Breckin Moore
Amanda Esser
Clara Kidd
Aryana Deveraux
February 27 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/EwyeY0etWPQ?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Ryan Nork
Tereza Golombkova (organ)
Ryan Reyes
Remi Bower

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”
From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-02-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.
All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-02-01 11:30 - 15:00 | Woodcarving, 123 N St, Central Point, OR, 97502, United States
The Central Point Woodcarvers carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point.
There is a fee of $10 per month, or $55 a year if paid annually.
We teach and share ideas for beginners, novices, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various members do several styles of woodcarving. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. Please call Ron Chappell 541-944-4535 for more information.

Amani Yoga – Yoga for Every Body
2025-02-01 12:30 - 13:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Wednesday Classes are from 5:30pm – 6:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Sunday Service: The Power of Women
2025-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
What does it mean to be a woman? Join us as we explore the personal and societal meanings of womanhood. Women of RVUUF will share their experiences in childhood, motherhood, in their careers, and in sisterhood.
Monthly Theme: Loneliness
“I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.” – Maya Angelou
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-02-02 11:00 - 12:30 | South Mountain Friends Meeting, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland.
All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com

World-Renowned Cellist Amit Peled with Pianist Daniel del Pino in Ashland on February 2nd
2025-02-02 15:00 - 16:30 | SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Called “One of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today” by The New York Times, world-renowned Israeli cellist Amit Peled returns to Ashland with a concert of spiritual introspection in the Jewish tradition, featuring Kol Nidrei, From Jewish Life, and Eli, Eli, and including musical treasures by Gershwin, Ravel, Bruch, and Bloch.
He’s joined by his longtime collaborator Daniel del Pino, one of the leading Spanish concert pianists on the international scene, with performances in major venues on five continents.
This is a truly special opportunity to hear some of the very best musical talent on the world stage today.
Tickets and information at www.HumanityTickets.com by calling (541) 833-3066 (ext. 1) or writing to info@animamundiproductions.com
General Admission starts at $25 | SOU Staff, Faculty, and Students $10 | Oregon Trail Card $5

Stop.Drop.Rewind
2025-02-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540
Northwest Indiana-based progressive-powerpop band stop.drop.rewind has never shied away from innovation.
The Midwest power trio combines the energy and spirit of pop-punk with the colors and improvisational elements of jazz and soaring intricacies of progressive rock to bring forth a sound that is as unique as it is listenable, and as likely to produce a thoughtful discussion as it is a raucous sing-along.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-02-03 09:00 - 10:00 | OR
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+.
Stretching, breathwork and flexibility
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-02-03 09:30 - 10:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also incorporated.
Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.

Ashland Garden Club Monthly Program
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | First United Methodist Church Ashland, 175 N Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Rona Jackson, Manager of Ashland Greenhouses, will talk about Spring Plants.

Qi-Gym 7-week series
2025-02-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Qi-Gym is transformative Qi-Gong with heart-brain balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection.
Change your thoughts, change your life!
Benefits

Discover calm, flowing movements that relax both mind and body.
Learn easy tools to reprogram your brain for a positive mindset and a healthy body through gentle focus and inner balance.
Enhance your coordination, life force energy, and vitality to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Info and registration:
504-710-2622 or heartbrainbalance.com.
$140 for the 7-week series or $110 early bird (registered by Jan. 20, 2025.)
Mondays Feb. 3 to March 24, 5 to 6 p.m., Hidden Springs, 635 Lit Way, Ashland.
Register for a free tryout class at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 or Jan. 20.

CANCELED Denise Kester talks about her book Drawing on the Dream
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

CANCELED: Big Ideas: The Teenage Brain: Impacts on Despair, Homelessness & Substance Abuse
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
(Note: This event has been canceled.)
What is unique about the development of teenage brains, and what is different about teens’ experience of despair, homelessness, and substance abuse? Hear from Mary Ferrell, Executive Director of the Maslow Project, and Lacey Corbett, MA, Clinical Supervisor of the Maslow Project for insights into how teens navigate those types of challenges.
Mary Ferrell is the founder and Executive Director of Maslow Project, www.maslowproject.com. Born and raised in Medford, she graduated from Southern Oregon University and began working with homeless children and families through the Medford School District in 2000. After doing that work several years, Ferrell saw the need for a “youth-centric” one-stop resource center where kids and families could quickly and easily access essential needs and support services all in one location. She founded Maslow Project as a grassroots effort in 2006 and earned 501(c)3 nonprofit status in 2009. Ferrell has initiated and developed programs including housing, outreach initiatives, and school-based programs that achieve an average of 92% on-time graduate rates year after year. She has served on numerous boards addressing housing, children and family services, and civil rights and is currently a Governor-appointed member of the Oregon Housing Stability Council.
Lacey Corbett, MA, LPC is a licensed therapist in Oregon. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree at Southern Oregon University and an Master’s from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Naropa is known for its outstanding Art Therapy program and contemplative-based (Buddhist inspired) education model. Corbett has 13 years of experience using mindfulness-based practices and Art Therapy – along with traditional counseling services – for individuals ages 11+. She provides therapy services to youth and families at Maslow Project (those experiencing houselessness), Lotus Rising Project (LGBTQ+), and Family Solutions (local high schools). Her experience includes the development of a Drop-in, Open Art Studio at Maslow. In addition to operating a private practice, she provides clinical supervision for Maslow Project case managers and brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges youth and families face in Southern Oregon. Other specialty areas are ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
The monthly Big Ideas discussion series features prominent local experts speaking on relevant and timely issues affecting our community. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Ashland Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Jackson County Library Services.

Queer Coffee House @ the Medford Library
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Join us for this longstanding program! We’ll gather on the first Tuesday of every month to watch movies, make crafts, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are all welcome!
