This national evidence-based community exercise program developed for midlife and older women features exercises that assist women in maintaining muscle mass strength and function. It is also easy and fun!

Students should bring a mat and a set of hand weights to class.

12 sessions - No classes on Monday, May 26th

Note:  Participants must complete a CCC Liability Form and submit it to the Instructor on the first day of class.  View here.

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550. 

This 8 form of Tai Chi improves balance, reduces stress & anxiety, lowers blood pressure, and enhances overall health and wellness. All are welcome!

12 sessions

Campus closed May 26th

Note:  Participants must complete a CCC Liability Form and submit it to the Instructor on the first day of class.  View here.

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550. 

In this class, previous beginning ukulele students will continue to learn basic chords and strumming patterns, how to read ukulele tabs, and how to play in a group. All continuing ukulele players are welcome!

Bring your ukulele as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them.

9 sessions No classes on Monday, May 26th

Instructor Bio:  Sheila Martin holds a degree in music and wrote her Ph.D. dissertation on music in the works of a Cuban novelist. She is classically trained and has teaching awards from the University of California at Davis and the University of Wyoming. After years of classroom and private instruction, she founded an ukulele orchestra in the Black Hills of South Dakota which she directed for four years before moving to Astoria. She has been teaching ukulele at the college since 2020. Her teaching philosophy includes helping students develop the skills of sight reading, technique, and ensemble playing. She encourages her students to seek different approaches and solutions to musical problems and is enthusiastic about communicating her love of all types of music!

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550. 

Are you an experienced ukulele player? Come learn more difficult chords, strumming patterns, and riffs. Develop your skills to get ready to join the local ukulele orchestra! All experienced ukulele players are welcome!

Bring your ukulele, as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them.

Prerequisite:  Permission of Instructor is required to move from the Beginning or Continuing Ukulele class to this Intermediate Ukulele class.

9 sessions  No classes on Monday, May 26th

Instructor Bio:  Sheila Martin holds a degree in music and wrote her Ph.D. dissertation on music in the works of a Cuban novelist. She is classically trained and has teaching awards from the University of California at Davis and the University of Wyoming. After years of classroom and private instruction, she founded an ukulele orchestra in the Black Hills of South Dakota which she directed for four years before moving to Astoria. She has been teaching ukulele at the college since 2020. Her teaching philosophy includes helping students develop the skills of sight reading, technique, and ensemble playing. She encourages her students to seek different approaches and solutions to musical problems and is enthusiastic about communicating her love of all types of music!

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550. 

Snakker du norsk? Come practice your Norwegian in an informal setting. All levels, dialects, and ages velkommen. A little norsk, a little English, a little practice, and a lot of fun!

8 sessions - No classes on Monday, 5-26-25.

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550. 

This course is specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. It helps students refresh their driving skills and knowledge of the rules (and hazards) of the road, as well as help reduce the chance of receiving a traffic violation or getting into an accident. Oregon state law provides a discount on auto insurance premiums for completing this course. At the end of class, a certificate of completion will be issued to each student to give to their auto insurer.

Please pay the $20 course fee for AARP members, AARP card or number required, (or $25 for non-members) via check or cash to the Instructor in class.

Please also bring your driver’s license and a sack lunch.

1 session

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.

This is an ongoing meditation class and silent sitting group offered year round. In this class, participants explore the present moment experience using the foundational practices of breath, body, heart, and mind. This is a non-religious class lead by a Zen priest. All are welcome!

10 sessions

COVID-19 guidelines:  The wearing of masks on campus is optional.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.

Come discover the history and technique of bagpipes! In this class, you will learn how Scottish Highland Bagpiping came to be as well as learn proper hand positions and notes and how to use a practice chanter to play a song.

Bring a practice chanter to class. 

Note:  If needed, you can purchase a McCallum pc4 Long Plastic Practice Chanter at The Piper's Hut via this link:

https://www.thepipershut.com/McCallum-pc4-Long-Plastic-Practice-Chanter_p_463.html

10 sessions 

*Please note*: Updated Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu two working days prior to the class start date.  There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.