Adult Education

Adult education programs offer many courses of interest to seniors. Classes are available in a variety of environments at sites throughout the community. Teaching methods have expanded beyond the classroom to include satellite, fiber optic, videotape, and interactive computer. Our community supports undergraduate and graduate level classes. Area schools of higher learning may offer a variety of classes of special interest to seniors, as well as re-entry programs, which are designed for adults who have been out of school for an extended period of time.

Central Oregon Community College (COCC)

Offers two-year career training associate degrees, courses for transfer to 4-year schools and one year career training certificate programs throughout the Central Oregon District.

• Bend Campus2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701541-383-7700www.cocc.edu

• Madras Campus1170 E Ashwood, Madras, OR 97741541-550-4100

• Prineville Campus510 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville 97754541-447-9233

• Redmond Campus2030 SE College Loop, Redmond, OR 97756541-504-2900www.cocc.edu

• Warm Springs Campus (GED only)541-504-2950www.cocc.edu

Oregon State University – Cascades Campus Cascades Hall

2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701

541-322-3100

www.osucascades.edu

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus works in close collaboration with COCC and other Oregon colleges and universities to offer Central Oregon a range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. It offers a personalized student experience with high-quality advising, smaller classes and one-on-one learning with world-class faculty.

Adult Literacy

Local services are available to teach basic reading and writing skills to adults who are non-readers, functionally illiterate, or are non-English speaking.

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) – Adult Basic Skills Program GED College Prep

2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701

541-504-2950

www.cocc.edu

Basic literacy instruction, GED preparation, English Language Learning, and Transitions to College offered throughout the college district. Encourages “Life-Long Learning.” Classes and Computer Labs are available in Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Warm Springs.

Community Education

Bend Metro Park & Recreation District

799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702

541-389-7275

www.bendparksandrec.org

More than 770 different recreation programs annually for ages ranging from 18 months tosenior adult.

Bend Senior Center – Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District

1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, OR

541-388-1133

www.bendparksandrec.org

Over 45 fitness classes weekly. Something for all fitness levels, including Tai Chi, Yoga and Zumba and more! Lunch & Learn Lecture Series on Wednesdays, Lunch & Movie Tuesdays, Lunch & Dance Thursday. The center offers a wide variety of Art, Cooking & Music and Wellness Classes. There is always something happening at The Bend Senior Center for Central Oregon seniorsto enjoy.For more information on classes and events call or visit the website.

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Continuing Education Program

Mailing address:2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701Physical Address: Chandler Lab (Off Campus), 1027 NW Trenton Ave., Bend, OR 97701

541-383-7270

www.cocc.edu/continuinged/

COCC’s Continuing Education Program offers a wide variety of innovative, high-quality, community-driven, affordable noncredit classes and events to adults throughout Central Oregon. Classes include opportunities to stay current with job skills, engage in a new hobby or expand outdoor activities.

The Community Learning Department provides an array of classes that allow seniors to explore personal interests and learn new skills. Take classes for fun, business, health or personal growth. Online Courses: COCC has partnered with Ed2Go® to provide online courses that can help build skills for career enhancement or choose topics just for fun and personal enrichment.

• Redmond Campus2030 SE College Loop, Redmond, OR 97756541-504-2900

Driver Safety Classes

541-306-0280 • 866-955-6301

AARP offers a 6 hour classroom course to help older drivers adjust to changes as we age and to help us to continue to drive safely, longer. Oregon Law requires that insurance companies give a discount to those who complete the course.Call for dates and locations.

Road Scholar

800-454-5768 Toll-free)

www.roadscholar.org

Road Scholar is a not-for-profit educational travel organization for adults. Offers educational tours in every state and in more than 150 countries.

Oregon State UniversityExtension Service

Delivers research-based, objective information to help Oregonians solve problems, develop leadership and manage resources wisely. Off-campus branch of OSU offering informal, voluntary educational programs covering:

• Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Forestry & Natural Resources

• Gardening

• Family and Community Health

• Online courses: In partnership with the AARP, Oregon State University Extended Campus and OSU Extension have designed a free online course consisting of five modultes for anyone interested in healthy aging. On your own time, you can learn practical, research-based solutions to many of the problems that you or aging family members may be encountering. Each module consists of a self-paced slide show. Most modules take less than one hour to view. outreach.oregonstate.edu

Crook County Extension Service

498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville, OR 97754

541-447-6228

www.extension.oregonstate.edu/crook/

Deschutes County Extension Service

3893 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97556

541-548-6088

www.extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/

Jefferson County Extension Service

850 NW Dogwood Lane, Madras, OR 97741

541-475-3808

www.extension.oregonstate.edu/jefferson/

Warm Springs Extension Service

1110 Wasco St., PO Box 430

Warm Springs, OR 97761

541-553-3238

www.extension.oregonstate.edu/warmsprings/

Oregon Association for Family and Community (FCE) Study Groups

Contact your local OSU ExtensionService Office:

Crook County: 541-447-6228

Deschutes County: 541-548-6088

Jefferson County: 541-550-4130

Promotes a healthier and better life for individuals, families and communities. Organized in Study Groups on nutrition, health issues, food safety, food preservation, family development and resource management. FCE partners with OSU Extension Service.

Osher Life Long Learning Institute

University of Oregon Bend

80 NE Bend River Mall Dr., Bend, OR 97703

541-346-4231 or 800-824-2714

osher.uoregon.edu

Program membership is open to all who have an interest in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge; there are no requirements that involve prior college experience. Curriculum is offered through a monthly variety of thought-provoking lectures, ongoing study and discussion group, tours and activities. All upcoming program events are announced in a monthly newsletter and calendar sent to each member.

Open Houses are held three times a year in fall, winter and spring. These events are open to any member of the community interested in learning more about the OLLI program. The agenda includes a social, a short organizational meeting and a presentation by a guest speaker.

Call 541-346-4231 or 800-824-2714 for information on how to join.

Health Education

American Red Cross

Oregon Mountain River Chapter

815 SW Bond Street. Suite 110

Bend, OR 97702

541-382-2142

1-800-895-1099

www.redcross.org/bend

Offers standard First Aid with AED training and community CPR classes for a fee. American Red Cross offers classes for new and current volunteers in Disaster Services, including: Mass Care, Shelter Operations, Family Services providing Emergency Assistance and service to the armed forces. All Disaster Services training is free to volunteers. Disaster preparedness preparation presentations available for free.

Call or visit our website for dates, location and registration information or to set up a presentation or training.

St. Charles Community Education

2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701

541-706-6390

www.stcharleshealthcare.org

On the website see “Classes and Events”Classes available in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras. St. Charles offers a wide range of programs that support health promotion, early detection, and disease management including: Fitness and Prevention, Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Fitness Ball Exercise, Preventing Osteo, Eating and Nutrition, Tobacco Cessation,Support Groups.

Partners In Care

2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701

541-382-5882

www.partnersbend.org

Partners In Care offers monthly, no-cost community education classes on a wide variety of healthcare related topics. Call or visit website.

Hospice of Redmond

732 SW 23rd St., Redmond, OR 97756

541-548-7483

www.hospiceofredmond.org

Offering a wide variety of educational opportunities and support groups to Central Oregon Communities related to healthcare issues and caring for caregivers. See “Events” tab at www.hospiceofredmond.org for currently scheduled events for to subscribe to Hospice emails on events. Call for more information.

Crook County Fire and Rescue

500 NE Belknap, Prineville, OR 97754

541-447-5011

Training in CPR, fire safety and emergency medical services.

Long-Term Care OmbudsmanProgram

800-522-2602

info@ltco.state.or.us

A 30 minute to hour-long informal presentation about the role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in long-term care facilities is available to Central Oregon membership groups.

Additional information about the program is also available at 1-800-522-2602 and on the agency website: www.oregon.gov/LTCO.

Resource Libraries

Library services are offered throughout the community in a variety of venues. Residents are welcomed at these sites and assistance is available. Large print materials are maintained.

Central Oregon Community College

(COCC) Library

2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701

541-383-7567 (Information desk)

www.cocc.edu

(click on Barber library)

The library is open to the public. All Oregon residents 16 years of age or older may check out materials from the local circulating collection after they acquire a community card. A photo id, proof of a current Oregon mailing address, and signed community card application (available at the circulation desk) are required for community cards. A community card also gives the holder access to the internet at the Library’s public workstations.

Visitors with their own laptops or mobile devices may use the Open Community Wireless Network without a guest pass.

Crook County Library

175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive

Prineville, OR 97754

541-447-7978

www.crooklib.org

The Crook County Library features a collection of items for all ages and interests. These include e-readers, books, audio books, magazines, movies, newspapers and reference materials. Other services include public computers, (includes laptops), Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and a Bookmobile. Cards are issued free to anyone with identification showing residency in the county. Borrowers from Deschutes and Jefferson Counties are also eligible for free cards.

Deschutes County Historical Museum

129 NW Idaho Avenue, Bend, OR 97701

541-389-1813

www.deschuteshistory.org

Library preserves and interprets the history of Deschutes County. Hours are 10 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Redmond Museum

(Greater Redmond Historical Society)

529 SW 7th St., Redmond, OR 97756

541-316-1777

Email: redmondmuseum@bendbroadband.com

http://redmondmuseum.com

Open seasonally, usually opens the end of June. Office hours on Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Drop by during office hours or call or email for information and dates and times museum is open.

High Desert Museum

59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702

541-382-4754

www.highdesertmuseum.org

Located 5 miles south of Bend. Uses regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources to promote an understanding of the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife in natural-like habitats and living history demonstrations help people discover and appreciate the high desert environment. Reduced entry fee for seniors; rate varies depending on the season. Yearly memberships are available. Accepts major credit cards. Offers free Senior Days throughout the year. Deschutes County residents can also check out a “Desert Explorers Pass” from the local branch of the Deschutes Public Library District (see website: www.deschuteslibrary.org for more information).

Deschutes Public Library District

www.deschuteslibrary.org

601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701

541-617-7050

62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend (East), OR 97702

541-330-3760

16425 1st Street, La Pine, OR 97739

541-312-1090

827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, OR 97756

541-312-1050

110 N. Cedar Street, Sisters, OR 97759

541-312-1070

56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver, OR 97707

541-312-1080

The Deschutes Public Library consists of six branches located in Downtown Bend, East Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver Area. The Library’s Administration’s office is headquartered in the old Bend Public Library on Wall Street in Bend. The Deschutes Public Library provides books, movies, music, and magazines for lending. A wide range of services and resources are available, including internet, computer access reference services, children’s services, meeting rooms, loans from libraries across the country and more. Various events and classes are offered at each branch throughout the year. Contact branch for more information.

Homeward Bound Outreach Services

541-617-7080

www.deschuteslibrary.org

(click “Explore” tab then “Community Outreach”)

Free service delivers library materials to the home of Deschutes County residents. Materials include: Print books – regular and large print, Audio books on CD and music on CD.

Latino Services – Servicios Latinos

541-617-7050

www.deschuteslibrary.org

www.deschuteslibrary.org/espanol/default.aspx

Haga clic en “En español” al final de la página

Un programa que conecta a la comunidad latina en el condado de Deschutes a los servicios de la Biblioteca Pública de Deschutes. Los servicios incluyen: Colecciones de libros en español, la hora de cuentos para los niños y enseñanzas de literatura de temprana edad y empleados bilingües en inglés y español.

The Library Rendezvous Program

541-617-7085

Available to retirement homes who wish to provide their residents with a recreational outing and the opportunity to use library materials at Deschutes Public Library locations.

Desert Explorers Pass

541-617-7050

Pass is good for free admission for up to four people to the High Desert Museum. Children four and under are always free. Contact or visit your nearest library branch to check out a pass and information on the use of the pass.

Jefferson County Library

241 SE 7th St., Madras, OR 97741

541-475-3351

www.jcld.org

The library houses books, periodicals, e-books, audio books, DVD’s and CD’s.It also has available to loan digital cameras, a video camera, a telescope and a GPS. Many activities and events throughout the year. Computer and internet services are available at multiple terminals. Free wireless is also available. Servicios latinos, tambien.

Family History Center (FHC)

1260 NE Thompson, Bend, OR 97701

541-382-9947

(FHC) are branches of the main Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City and are staffed by volunteers with varying experience in genealogical research. Center provides access to most microfilm/microfiche in the Family History Library to help patrons identify their ancestors. Everyone is welcome to the center and to use the center resources. Contact the center to find a convenient time to visit.

Talking Books

Oregon State Library

Talking Book & Braille Services

250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-3950

800-452-0292

www.tbabs.org

TBABS loans books and magazine in special formats to anyone who cannot see to read regular print, hold a book to turn its pages, or who has a physically based reading disability. All of the lending is done free through the mail. TBABS loans books and magazines in audio and Braille format. Because the audio books are in a specialized format, TBABS loans specially designed audio players to patrons who request audio book service. TBABS also repairs, at no cost, the equipment loaned to its patrons.

Books Aloud

PO Box 5731, San Jose, CA 95150

(408) 808-2613

www.booksaloud.org

The Books Aloud, Inc. “Reading by Listening” program provides a wide variety of recorded reading material to eligible individuals. Blind, visually impaired, learning or physically disabled individuals who are unable to read conventional print, hold a book, or turn the pages are eligible. Books Aloud tapes or CDs can be mailed anywhere within the United States. There is no charge for services. Contact Books Aloud for more information and client application.

Learning Ally (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)

20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

800-221-4792

www.learningally.org

Provides textbooks on audio CDs to individuals who cannot read standard printed material because of visual, physical, or perceptual disabilities. Contact Learning Ally for an application. Membership is $99 per year.

Internet Resources

The Internet has exploded in its popularity as a useful information resource. Access and utilization is becoming easier all the time. The following web sites are just a sampling of useful resources available. If you have not used this resource, we encourage you to try it. If you do not have internet access at your home, your local library can help you. They can provide computers, trained staff to assist you and classes.

Alzheimer’s Association

www.alz.org/oregon

American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org

American Dietetic Association

www.eatright.org

American Heart Association

www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association

www.lung.org

American Medical Association

www.ama-assn.org

American Parkinson DiseaseAssociation

www.apdaparkinson.org

Bend Memorial Clinic

www.bendmemorialclinic.com

St. Charles Health System

www.stcharleshealthcare.org

American Social Health Association (CDC National STD/AIDS)

www.ashastd.org

Centers for Disease Control

U.S. Government

www.cdc.gov

Central Oregon Council on Aging (COCOA)

www.councilonaging.org

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)

www.coic.org, http://coic2.org

Consumer Information Center

www.publications.usa.gov

Family Caregiver Alliance

www.caregiver.org

www.caregiving.com

Friends of Hospice

www.friendsofhospiceoregon.org

USA.gov

(Lists government resources for seniors)

www.usa.gov

Healthfinder, U.S. Government

www.healthfinder.org

Home Health Compare,

U.S. Government

www.medicare.gov

Institute on Aging

Portland State University

www.upa.pdx.edu/ioa

Mayo Clinic Health Information

www.mayoclinic.org

Medline-National Library of Medicine

www.nlm.nih.gov

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

www.naela.org

National Cancer Institute

www.nci.nih.gov

NeighborImpact

www.neighborimpact.org

Partners In Care

www.partnersbend.org

Oregon State Bar

www.osbar.org

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

www.fda.gov

World Health Organization

www.who.int/en/