Seniors

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Apr 30, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 23 miles
• Distance: 3.5 - 4 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: 400 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: 3
• Trail condition: Uneven ground with some poison oak

This will be a 3.5-mile loop in Mount Talbert Nature Park, which is a mixture of oak forest and upland prairie. There are lots of interesting plants and occasional views in different directions. At 750 feet, Mount Talbert is the largest volcanic lava dome in the area. There will be some hill climbing as we go to the top and around and then back down. There is poison oak along the trail, so be aware. Sturdy hiking shoes, poles, water, and a snack are suggested.

Bring your lunch, as we will have a picnic lunch at the picnic shelter at the trailhead.

For more information about this hike please contact Suzan Wells at 503-351-6766 or swells53@frontier.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

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Mar 26, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 80 miles
• Distance: 3 miles
• Difficulty: Easy/moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $8

This hike begins at 880 feet on the slopes of Dixie Mountain, where in 1936 the Vedanta Society of Portland, a Hindu organization, purchased 120 acres. In 1954 the Society built the first Hindu temple in the Pacific Northwest on this property. A web of meditative trails lead to eight shrines representing the world's major religions. The Native American shrine is the largest, built to resemble a gigantic crouched
eagle and spans almost 50 feet from wing tip to wing tip. We'll hike to all the shrines, hidden in the forest, and explore some of the clear-cut areas overlooking South Scappoose Valley. Sturdy hiking shoes and poles are recommended. Dress for the weather and bring water and snacks. We will have lunch at Fultanos Pizza in Scappoose (salad bar, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, and more).

For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com or Ron Janzen at 503-333-8419 or ronjanzen1@me.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

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed, Feb 20, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 26 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $3

This is a 4.3-mile loop walk that will take us through North Portlands lovely and racially diverse Concordia neighborhood, home to Fernhill Park, Ainsworth Linear Arboretum, and Concordia University, and on into the adjoining Vernon neighborhood with its classic Alberta Park and hundred-year-old homes. The walk starts and ends at the decommissioned Kennedy School, which was built in 1915 and remodeled into a McMenamin brothers restaurant and hotel in 1997. We will have lunch and tour the Kennedy School, with its reproductions of 15th century Florentine art, after the walk. Bring water and snacks and wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes.

For more information about this hike please contact Judy or Howard Berg at 503-665-8008 or bergate@frontier.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

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Feb 26, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 43 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: Minimal
• Suggested donation per rider: $5

This round-trip, approximately 5.2-mile hike will begin at the West Linn Adult Community Center on Rosemont Road and go to Luscher Farm at the corner of Rosemont Road and Stafford Road.

Rosemont Trail follows along Rosemont Road, offset from the road by varying distances. The trail is paved all the way, with no impediments, and is wide enough to easily allow two hikers to walk side-by-side all the way, i.e., making it easy to visit with fellow hikers during the trek.

The trail abuts West Linn city limits shortly before entering the rural Stafford area. After leaving West Linn city limits, the trail passes a former Street of Dreams development in the near distance, the Oswego Hills winery, and the beautiful rural areas of Stafford, turning around at Luscher Farm community gardens, which are open to the public and have a port-a-potty available and an open farmhouse to visit.

We will have lunch afterwards at McMenamins in West Linn. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and bring water and snacks.

Note: Hikers should meet at Gresham City Hall at 9:00 am and sign in with Doug and Dana Duval. David and Becky will meet the group at the West Linn Adult Community Center, where restroom facilities are available.

For more information about this hike please contact David or Becky Tripp at 503-655-0465 or dtripp8785@comcast.net.

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

Let's Go Walking! When: Thu, Dec 06, 2018 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 45 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $5

This is a 5.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Burnt Bridge Greenway, a paved trail along Burn Bridge Creek near Vancouver Lake. The trail passes through forests, meadows, and wetland and crosses several bridges. We will start in Leverich Park, do a loop around the disc gol course, then cross I-5 on a pedestrian bridge before following the creek to Stewart Glen trailhead.

We will have lunch at Latte Da. Bring water and snacks and wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes.

For more information about this hike please contact Linda Matthews at 503-661-4510 or lindaraematthews@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

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed, Dec 12, 2018 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 36 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 400 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $4

We will do an approximately 3.5-mile hike in Forest Park, also utilizing stairs and neighborhood streets in Northwest Portland. As always this time of year, prepare for wet and cold conditions. There will be mud on the trails, which may be slippery in spots. Bring water and snacks and wear appropriate footwear. Hiking poles are optional.

We will have lunch downtown after the hike, and then walk back to the cars.

For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bobcr41@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

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Nov 27, 2018 10AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 36 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: 166 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $4

Note: This hike has a 10 am start time.

This easy 3.2-mile hike will take us on a wooded, scenic trail through a forested area just off Highway 26 in Sandy. Well cross five bridges over Tickle Creek and walk short distances through neighborhoods linking the trail. Bring an energy snack and water for the trail. Well stop at a local restaurant in Sandy for lunch. As always, dress for the weather.

For more information about this hike please contact Mary Ann Buck at 503-667-9468 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 Assistance When: Thu, Dec 07, 2017 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The East County Caring Community engages individuals and organizations committed to serving the needs of residents in East County. This includes community groups, faith-based organizations, educational stakeholders, economic and workforce development, health care partners, local law enforcement, human and social service providers, regional government and legislative partners, organizations working to increase access to parks and green spaces, and many others.

For more information about this meeting, contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Senior Assistance When: Thu, Oct 05, 2017 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The East County Caring Community engages individuals and organizations committed to serving the needs of residents in East County. This includes community groups, faith-based organizations, educational stakeholders, economic and workforce development, health care partners, local law enforcement, human and social service providers, regional government and legislative partners, organizations working to increase access to parks and green spaces, and many others.

For more information about this meeting, contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Senior Assistance When: Thu, Apr 06, 2017 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The East County Caring Community engages individuals and organizations committed to serving the needs of residents in East County. This includes community groups, faith-based organizations, educational stakeholders, economic and workforce development, health care partners, local law enforcement, human and social service providers, regional government and legislative partners, organizations working to increase access to parks and green spaces, and many others.

For more information about this meeting, contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.