Apr 07 Tuesday
GPHS Project Graduation 2026 is sponsoring the annual "Will-A-Thon" to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party for the Class of 2026. Participants will consult with one of the following volunteer attorneys to have a basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive prepared. Cost $300 Single, $350 Couple. All proceeds to to Project Graduation. Call Victory Walker for an appointment today. (541)285-7674. Appointments are February to early April (and are limited). A big thank you to our participating attorneys: Brett Claar, Eric Fournier, Dan Simcoe, Carl Clyde, Christopher Mecca, Gregory Day, Rebecca Peterson, Jaskamal Dhillon, Rachelle Selvig
The labeling of body care products can sometimes be misleading and hard to evaluate if they are good for your health and the environment. Gene Brady will explain how to tailor soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and lotions to your own tastes and needs. This program is presented in English.
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is now having Taco Tuesdays starting on Tuesday March 10thServing Tacos choice of Beef or Chicken and dress them how you like with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and onions.$4 for 2 tacos. $ 2 each additional, add $.50 for sour cream. Beverages available at a cost206 NW F St Grants Pass. 541-474-6400Serving from 3-7pm
Kathy Kali, Exp realtor and coach, shares practical methods for real estate investing that work for women, in any market. We will discuss methods to promote affordable housing, how to add more housing units to the Valley, as well as the different types of loans, rentals, and renovations.
Apr 08 Wednesday
Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms. Book directly with instructor for this unsponsored one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.
For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com
This chair-based yoga class incorporates movement, poses, breath, and guided relaxation in both seated and (optional) standing sequences. We move slowly and mindfully, with plenty of opportunity to pause and notice. The classes are designed using the principles of yoga for healthy aging to support brain and body wellness.
GO TO: https://www.consideryoga.com/chair-yoga.html to register and pay.
Instructor Bio: Lori Sours, PhD, has been teaching yoga since 2014 and is a Create an account with JCC Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Beyond Lori’s certification work, her specialized training includes teaching yoga for healthy aging and chair yoga for brain and body health. She is passionate about introducing the benefits of slow, mindful yoga, including chair yoga, to people who want to feel their best every day and age wisely.
Local historian Sue Waldron was introduced to early twentieth-century Jacksonville artist Regina Dorland Robinson’s work in 1986 when she began working in the Exhibits Department of the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS). She was the researcher for the 2007 SOHS-published book A Lasting Impression: The Art and Life of Regina Dorland Robinson, which featured many Dorland paintings. She spent several years collecting more details about the tragic young artist’s life. Join us to learn new information Sue Waldron found about Dorland and her associates and to see images of formerly unknown paintings.
Sue Waldron is a native of Medford and a graduate of Southern Oregon University, where she received a bachelor's degree in history. She was the researcher and writer for the Exhibits Department at the Southern Oregon Historical Society and a frequent contributor to their publication, The Table Rock Sentinel. She was the researcher for A Lasting Impression: Life and Art of Regina Dorland Robinson (2007) and the author of “County Folk: Stories of Early Jackson County Residents,” (2021).
The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our Southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays). Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.
We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.