Contact

Center 50+
2615 Portland Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97301

503-588-6303
connect50plus@cityofsalem.net

Hours

Mon - Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

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Center 50+

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Increase Your Skills with Center 50+ Classes

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Lifelong Learning

Center 50+ is a non-membership community center that offers classes, services, health and wellness opportunities, meals, and special events to adults age 50 and better.

The Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University concept of “7 dimensions of wellness” inspires Center 50+ lifelong learning programming. We encourage a holistic approach to wellness which involves continually learning and making choices that help you to life life to the fullest and to be your best self in a variety of ways.

Learning new hobbies and interests is a rewarding experience for adults of all ages. In addition, to fitness and computer classes, Center 50+ gives you the chance to develop or increase your knowledge and skills. Classes are taught by a variety of contractors and volunteers. If you have an interest in teaching, contact our Lifelong Learning Coordinator at connect50plus@cityofsalem.net.

How to register for classes

You can sign-up for Center 50+ activities and classes online. The Username and password used to login to the online system are the same as for the City of Salem Utility Billing, Parks & Recreation, and Permit Application Center sites.

If you do not have an existing account with the City of Salem you must first create an account.

How to Register/Create an Account

Open an Internet Browser and go to the registration page.
Click the words New User at the top of the screen.
Choose a unique username and password and complete all the fields on the screen.
Be sure to mark the checkbox to accept the Terms and Conditions.
Click the Register button.
The system will send you an email message to verify your email address. When you receive the email, please click the verification link and login to the system.

Your registration is complete, and you can now sign up for classes.

Use the Online System

Once you are registered, you have the ability to:

View your past classes and events
Pay for classes and events
Pay for online classes

Cohort program- Learning Together!

Focus is placed on learning how to balance the second half of life. As a member of the Center 50+ cohort program, you move from being a freshman to a senior all over again. Each year, you will join our set curriculum and then have the opportunity to select some other “electives”.

Here’s what the next four years include:

Monthly Sessions
Learning new things through shared experiences such a tour bus trips and special social events
Gaining personal insight while studying about your community, city, state, and country
Deeper understanding of brain health
Building new friendships along the way

Join the next freshman class every fall. Look for registration in August 2022.

Arts and Crafts

Sign up for arts and crafts like these:

Watercolors
Felt Art
Stamping
Silversmithing
Jewelry making
Woodcarving
Pineneedle basket weaving
Card making
Seasonal holiday décor
Hand embroidery
Crochet

Personal Enrichment

Focus on your skills and personal development with classes like these:

AARP Driver Safety
Spanish
Ukulele
Writing your life story
Meditation
Theater art studies
Gardening
History