Week of Events
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 10, 2026 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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August 10, 2026 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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August 10, 2026 -Line dancing for older adults
Higher Essence Yoga
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
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.
Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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
Line dancing for older adults
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
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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August 12, 2026 -Brazilian spiritual healing
Wednesday Open Meditation
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
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 13, 2026 -Genealogy 101: A Class Series
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August 13, 2026 -Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
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August 13, 2026 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
Higher Essence Yoga
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
Genealogy 101: A Class Series
The Genealogy 101 class series meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the RVGS Library OR 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom. The instructor will be Barbara Northrop, C.G. ® Participants must register separately for each class. Register at RVGSLibrary.org > Classes and Events The class schedule is:
Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent. The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to
Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -STEAM Social
STEAM Social
Every second Friday of the month, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum invites the community to hang out at the museum for a multigenerational evening of science, creativity, and fun. Enjoy a variety of beverages, including wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, while participating in a different hands-on activity or workshop each month. These social evenings are open to
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
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August 15, 2026 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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August 15, 2026 -Walk through Jacksonville History
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August 15, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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August 15, 2026 -Central Point Woodcarvers
Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Friends of the Animals (FOTAS) hosts a monthly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for our community to help keep their pets healthy and protected. All clinics are available for both cats and dogs. Events are “by appointment only”. One appointment per animal needed! CATS must be in a sturdy carrier; DOGS must be on leash.
Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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
Walk through Jacksonville History
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3
Central Point Woodcarvers
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
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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August 16, 2026 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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August 16, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
South Mountain Friends Meeting
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
SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3