Health & Wellness

Free Basic Bike Repair: Aug 23: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 1PM-5PM

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Free Basic Bike Repair: Aug 23: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 1PM-5PM. Coho Picnic Shelter, Main City Park. Info here!

When: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 1PM-5PM
Where: Coho Picnic Shelter
Main City Park
219 South Main Ave.
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The non-profit organization Bikes for Humanity is offering free basic bike repairs. Outdoor, socially-distanced repairs will happen near the Coho picnic shelter.

You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.

For more information about this event, contact Andrew at Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Senior Healthy Hikers, Lookout Mountain Hike: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10AM-5PM

08/25/2020 - 10:00am
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SSenior Healthy Hikers, Lookout Mountain Hike: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10AM-5PM Let's Go Walking!. Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10AM-5PM
Where: Meet at trailhead
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Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic

  • All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
  • We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
  • Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.

Hike details

  • Distance: 2.9 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 565 feet
  • Trail conditions: Packed dirt, rocky in places
  • Round-trip travel: Approximately 125 miles

This hike starts at the 6,525-foot level, so there could be snow patches on the trail. The hike climbs through subalpine meadows to the scarp of Lookout Mountain, then follows the shoulder of the peak through stunted forests until reaching open slopes, rock pinnacles, and expansive views of Mount Hood. At the summit, on a clear day, views of Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters are visible to the east, and Mt. Rainier to the north.

Plan to bring water and snacks, along with a sack lunch to enjoy at the summit. Wear good hiking shoes and sunscreen or a hat for the sun, since there is no tree cover at the top. Hiking poles could be helpful, but not necessary.

For more information about this hike please contact Mary Ann Buck at 971-344-1946 or buckbanter@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Senior Healthy Hikers, Gresham’s Significant Trees Walk: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM

07/15/2020 - 10:00am
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Senior Healthy Hikers, Gresham’s Significant Trees Walk: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM
Where: Meet at Main City Park
219 South Main Ave.
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Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic

  • All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
  • We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
  • Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.

Hike details

  • Distance: About 3.5 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy/moderate
  • Elevation gain: 100 feet
  • Trail conditions: Paved sidewalks

This is a walk around Gresham.s southeast neighborhoods. Gresham has more than 46 registered significant trees. We will visit 15 of them on our 3.5-mile walk. Retired Pinewood Nursery owner, Judy Berg, will be available to answer your questions.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear if necessary. Masks are required and social distancing practiced. Bring water and a snack to eat on the walk. We will return to Gresham.s Main City Park to socialize and eat our sack lunches; this part of the walk is optional.

For more information about this hike please contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or howardbergate@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

2020 Portland Eastside Farmer's Markets. Garden Fresh Produce Available Year-round

2020 Portland Eastside Farmer's Markets. Garden Fresh Produce Available Year-round. Find a farmer's markets here!

S-t-r-e-t-c-h  your grocery dollar!

Enjoy the freshest produce, flowers, and plant starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods and artisan products. Plus, you'll find great activities and fun for the whole family. Come experience the markets. Meet the vendors. Meet local cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Want to grow your own vegetables?
Check out Portland Nursery's 12-month "Veggie Calendar" planting guide here.

2020 Portland's Eastside Farmer's Markets

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegetables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept EBT or other food assistant coupons.

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, 40-Mile Loop Trail Hike: Thu, Mar 05, 2020 10AM-5PM

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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, 40-Mile Loop Trail Hike: Thu, Mar 05, 2020 10AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Thu, Mar 05, 2020 10AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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  • Distance: About 5.5 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Elevation gain: 50 feet
  • Trail conditions: Compact dirt, gravel, and some paved surfaces
  • Round-trip travel: 15 miles
  • Suggested donation per rider: $2 (no parking pass required)

Planning of the 40-Mile Loop started in the early 1900s and later grew into 140 miles. Obviously, many changes over the century connected the Springwater Trail and over 30 city parks. We will walk 5.5 miles or more of this original 40-Mile Loop Trail in Troutdale, where we will view the newly completed I-84 bridge. Most of the hike is on level surface along the Sandy River, with views of the river.

Lunch will be at some restaurant in Troutdale, to be determined later. Participants are advised to have water, snacks for the trail, and proper clothing for the weather of the day. Sturdy hiking shoes and hiking poles are recommended for this easy hike.

For more information about this hike please contact Kuldip Dhadwal at 805-509-0697 or kuldipdhadwal@hotmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Springwater Trail Hike from Boring to Rugg Road: Thu, Jan 09, 2020 9AM-5PM

01/09/2020 - 9:00am
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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Springwater Trail Hike from Boring to Rugg Road: Thu, Jan 09, 2020 9AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Thu, Jan 09, 2020 9AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Springwater Trail Hike from Boring to Rugg Road

  • Distance: Approximately 5 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Elevation gain: 100 feet
  • Trail conditions: Pavement
  • Round-trip travel: 8 miles
  • Suggested donation per rider: $1

We will drive to Boring and park at the Boring trailhead, where parking and restrooms are available. We will start our walk on this section of the Springwater Trail, the last section to be paved back in 2013. We will walk west to Rugg Road, where we will turn around and return to our cars at the Boring trailhead. We will then drive back to Gresham and have lunch at a local downtown restaurant.

Bring water and snacks for the trail. Since the walk is all on paved sections of the Springwater Trail, wear shoes that are comfortable for walking on asphalt. Umbrellas may be necessary, depending upon the weather, since the trail has no tree canopy.

For more information about this hike please contact Mary Ann Buck at 971-344-1946 or buckbanter@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Rock Creek Trail Hike - Cherry Lane Trailhead to Rock Creek Park: Wed, Jan 15, 2020 9AM-5

01/15/2020 - 9:00am
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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Rock Creek Trail Hike - Cherry Lane Trailhead to Rock Creek Park: Wed, Jan 15, 2020 9AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Wed, Jan 15, 2020 9AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Rock Creek Trail Hike - Cherry Lane Trailhead to Rock Creek Park

  • Distance: 3.8 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Elevation gain: Nominal
  • Trail conditions: Paved pathway and boardwalk
  • Round-trip travel: 62 miles
  • Suggested donation per rider: $7

This trek will take us along a paved pathway that follows Rock Creek from the Cherry Lane Trailhead through Orchard Park to Rock Creek Park and back through natural greenspaces, occasionally skirting residential and corporate complexes. The restroom facility is a semi-permanent portable toilet at Cherry
Lane Park, with another at Orchards Park. After our hike we will drive a short distance to BJâs Brewhouse for lunch.

Bring water and snacks for the trail. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

For more information about this hike please contact Doug or Dana Duval at 907-230-6543 or danakol24@aol.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers,Wildwood Trail Hike - Zoo to Barbara Walker Crossing: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 9AM-5PM

01/28/2020 - 9:00am
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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Wildwood Trail Hike - Zoo to Barbara Walker Crossing: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 9AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 9AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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  • Distance: 4.5 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 400 feet
  • Trail conditions: Forest trail
  • Round-trip travel: MAX light rail
  • All-day MAX ticket: $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and over)

We will take the MAX train from Gresham City Hall to the Zoo station. We will hike approximately 4.5 miles on the Wildwood Trail, through the Arboretum, to the new bridge across Burnside, and return on the same path, passing the Japanese Gardens and the Vietnam Memorial. We will then take the MAX downtown and stop at a restaurant for lunch.

Trails may be muddy, but are in otherwise good shape in this part of the park. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Poles are optional.

For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com or Sandy Anderson at 503-761-1375.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Wahclella Falls Trail Hike: Thu, Dec 05, 2019 9AM-5PM

12/05/2019 - 9:00am
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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers:, Wahclella Falls Trail Hike Thu, Dec 05, 2019 9AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Thu, Dec 05, 2019 9AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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  • Distance: 2.5 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 320 feet
  • Trail conditions: Wide, flat gravel walkway to 1/4-mile, then forest trail with some exposed rocks. Trail can be muddy during/after rain. Part of the trail is narrow and steep at times.
  • Round-trip travel: 70
  • Suggested donation per rider: $7

Wahclella Falls trail recently reopened after the Eagle Creek fire. It is a short hike with two waterfalls, three foot bridges and one set of stairs of around 20 steps. The first part of the trail is flat to the first footbridge. It is under cover of cottonwoods, alders, big leaf maples and Douglas firs. There is small dam and a fish ladder managed by Bonneville Fish Hatchery. Munra Falls is on the side of the first wooden bridge. The trail narrows and climbs up to the highest point of the trail; alongside are steep drops to the right of the trail with views of the creek below. After a couple of switchbacks we come to the second bridge over the creek. From here you start to see enormous boulders on both sides of the creek. The trail climbs up past huge boulders to the third footbridge and a close-up view of Wahclella Falls, which falls into the amphitheater. There you see the power of the 65-foot waterfall. We'll have lunch at Bridgeside Restaurant in Cascade Locks.

Bring water and snacks for the trail and sturdy hiking shoes and poles are recommended. There are
portable toilets at the trail head.

For more information about this hike please contact Kuldip Dhadwal at 805-509-0697 or kuldipdhadwal@hotmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Mary S Young State Park Loop Hike: Thu, Nov 07, 2019 9AM-5PM

11/07/2019 - 9:00am
11/07/2019 - 5:00pm
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City of Gresham Senior Healthy Hikers, Mary S Young State Park Loop Hike: Thu, Nov 07, 2019 9AM-5PM. Let's Go Walking! Info here!

Let's Go Walking!

When: Thu, Nov 07, 2019 9AM-5PM
Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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  • Distance: 3.7 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Elevation gain: 300 feet
  • Trail conditions: Paved
  • Round-trip travel: 42 miles
  • Suggested donation per rider: $5

From the parking lot we will head into the woods several dog firs, big leaf maples, and western hemlock. There are wooden steps to a boardwalk down to Turkey Creek. We will go along the Willamette River to a floating bridge to Cedar Island. We will be having lunch at the Linn City Pub across the street.

Bring water and snacks for the trail. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

For more information about this hike please contact Bernice Jordan at 503-887-5245 or olliesmom2001@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

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