Contact

Center 50+
2615 Portland Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97301

503-588-6303
connect50plus@cityofsalem.net

Hours

Mon - Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Every second and fourth Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

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Center 50+

Center 50+ Update

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Increase Your Skills with Center 50+ Classes

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Lifelong Learning

Center 50+ is a community center for adults aged 50 and older. There is no membership required to participate. The center offers classes, services, health and wellness programs, meals, and special events.

The programs at Center 50+ are inspired by the “7 Dimensions of Wellness” from the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology at Ball State University. This approach encourages lifelong learning and making choices that help you live your best life.

Learning new skills and hobbies is a fun and rewarding experience at any age. At Center 50+, you can take fitness and computer classes, as well as explore other interests. Classes are taught by contractors and volunteers. If you are interested in teaching a class, contact the Lifelong Learning Coordinator at connect50plus@cityofsalem.net.

How to register for classes

You can sign-up for Center 50+ activities and classes online. The Username and password used to login to the online system are the same as for the City of Salem Utility Billing, Parks & Recreation, and Permit Application Center sites.

If you do not have an existing account with the City of Salem you must first create an account.

How to Register/Create an Account

Open an Internet Browser and go to the registration page.
Click the words New User at the top of the screen.
Choose a unique username and password and complete all the fields on the screen.
Be sure to mark the checkbox to accept the Terms and Conditions.
Click the Register button.
The system will send you an email message to verify your email address. When you receive the email, please click the verification link and login to the system.

Your registration is complete, and you can now sign up for classes.

Use the Online System

Once you are registered, you have the ability to:

View your past classes and events
Pay for classes and events
Pay for online classes

Cohort program: Learning Together!

The cohort program helps you focus on balancing the second half of life. As a participant, you will move through the program like a student, starting as a “freshman” and progressing to a “senior.” Each year, you will follow a set curriculum and choose additional “elective” classes.

Here is what the four-year program includes:

Monthly Sessions: Learn new skills and ideas through group activities.
Shared Experiences: Enjoy bus tours, social events, and other group activities.
Community Learning: Gain insight into your community, city, state, and country.
Brain Health: Explore ways to improve and maintain brain health.
Friendships: Build connections and friendships along the way.

Arts and Crafts

Sign up for arts and crafts like these:

Watercolors
Felt Art
Stamping
Silversmithing
Jewelry making
Woodcarving
Pineneedle basket weaving
Card making
Seasonal holiday décor
Hand embroidery
Crochet

Personal Enrichment

Develop new skills and grow personally with these classes:

AARP Driver Safety
Spanish
Ukulele
Writing your life story
Meditation
Gardening
History