Community Calendar

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

Navigating decisions about senior living is hard, but it begins with a simple conversation. Get started on your path to making the right decisions for you and your loved ones at this workshop. The topics covered will include:

-Where to begin.
-How are care needs assessed and priced?
-How to age in place safely.
-How to property evaluate a senior living community during a tour.
-What is independent living?
-When is assisted living the right option?
-When is memory care needed?
-What is an adult care home?
-Options for paying for senior living.
-What is a financial spend-down.
-What documents are required?
-What value does an advisor bring?

Belinda Godin is the heart and owner of Aging Stages Senior Services. Her role is that of a Senior Living Advisor and Placement Specialist. She is also a long-time educator and provides public presentations on senior living as often as she is given the opportunity. She is a Senior Home Safety Specialist and holds a Certification in Dementia Therapy. As a former assisted living and memory care admissions professional, she brings a senior living insider’s perspective to this important conversation. The goal today is for you to feel less fearful, more informed, and better prepared for next steps - whatever that looks like for your situation.

This presentation is free, but registration is required. It will be repeated on Tuesday, May 19th, from 10:30am-12pm.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is now having Taco Tuesdays starting on Tuesday Dec 30th.
Serving 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 cost
206 NW F St Grants Pass. 541-474-6400
Serving from 2-7pm

Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is now having Taco Tuesdays starting on Tuesday March 10th
Serving 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 cost
206 NW F St Grants Pass. 541-474-6400
Serving from 3-7pm

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 3-Ball Tournaments starting on Tuesdays.

April 7th and 21st at 6pm and on April 14th and 28th at 7pm

Triangle racked 3-Ball, bar rules, with a $5.00 buy in for 5 rounds. 206 NW F St, Grants Pass. 541-474-6400. There will be food and drinks available for sale. Tournaments will continue on Tuesday nights as long there is interest in them.

Founder and Executive Director of Disruptors . org, Lauren Trantham leads a national organization that provides education for everyday people to learn about the realities of Human Trafficking in The United States and how it impacts our local community. With a focus on survivor leadership and outreach, Disruptors Org envisions a world free from exploitation.

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.

The Best of the Best features high school students from Southern Oregon. The show is juried on who gets to show their art; each school is allowed 10 projects. Once the museum puts the art on display a committee of local artists judge the art for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Show is up until May 5th. Come down and show these young artists your support.

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.