Revisit or learn for the first time the basic techniques you need to enjoy golf as recreation and sport. Solidify the essentials of set up, grip, posture, and alignment. These courses are designed to be repeated, so students can continue to improve their technique through practice and experience.

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July 7-9, 2025 | 4:30pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend
July 21-23, 2025 | 4:30pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend
August 18-20, 2025 | 4:30pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend

For golfers with some experience who would like to take their game to the next level. This class will focus on the most beneficial fundamentals of the full-swing and the short game with an emphasis on understanding why the ball does what it does. These courses are designed to be repeated, so students can continue to improve their technique through practice and experience.

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August 4-6, 2025 | 4:30pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend

Better Bones and Balance® program, developed by researchers at the Bone Research Lab at Oregon State University, uses targeted exercises that reduce the rate of bone loss, improve strength and balance, and reduce the risk of falls.

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September 23, 2025 to November 18, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:00pm PDT | Bend
September 23, 2025 to December 9, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm PDT | Redmond
September 29, 2025 to November 19, 2025 | 11:00am-12:00pm PDT | Online

Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, even in urban areas. But how can you tell which is which? Join certified Oregon Master Naturalist, Rebecca Lexa, to learn how to tell your thrushes from your warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you are a backyard bird watcher or a more adventurous bird watcher, this is a great course to get you started.

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This course contains no sessions at this time.

Get some exercise, fresh air, and have fun nature! In this course, you will enjoy hiking in a social group along several of Central Oregon's beautiful rivers, and learn about river ecology and the flora and fauna found along the river. Engage with other participants in an outdoor setting. Hikes are conducted at a relaxed pace, with varied distances, from 5-7 miles in length, with minimal elevation gain. Students are responsible for transportation to hiking locations.

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June 25, 2025 to July 9, 2025 | 8:30am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Embrace the world of jazz dance with experienced dance instructor Hilary Crockett. This beginning jazz dance class is suitable for the absolute beginner as well as those with more experience who wish to improve their dance conditioning. Practice your dance moves while learning a new weekly combos with music from the 70s and beyond! Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move easily. All skill levels are invited to participate.

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October 23, 2025 to November 20, 2025 | 6:15am-7:15pm PDT | Bend

This course explores locations of geologic interest throughout the Pacific Northwest and meets for a multi-day overnight field trip to a selected location within a day's drive. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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July 2-13, 2025 | 8:00am-5:30pm PDT | Bend

This course focuses on improving running economy and cardiovascular fitness through various running-related activities. Students will run at both on and off campus sites. Runners of all levels welcome. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

This course is an outdoor/indoor conditioning class for all levels of Nordic skiers. Goal of the class is to provide ski-specific cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength as well as improving Nordic ski technique. Various ski-specific drills and exercises will be used in a fun group atmosphere. This is a non credit Community Education course. You will not receive college credit.

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September 22, 2025 to November 24, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:20pm PDT | Bend

This course focuses on skill development for beginning pickleball players. Students will learn through various drills and court games. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

This course focuses on skill development for beginning tennis players. Students will learn through various drills and court games. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 22, 2025 to November 5, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:10pm PDT | Bend

This course is geared toward students with intermediate or advanced tennis skills. Students will work towards improving current tennis skill level and strategy by means of practice as well as feedback from the instructor. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 22, 2025 to November 5, 2025 | 10:00am-12:10pm PDT | Bend

This course is for students with a basic knowledge of pickleball who want to improve their skills and understanding of the game. The focus is refining shot techniques, learning more advanced strategies, and improving overall court awareness. Students will work on shot accuracy and power and apply more complex tactics for singles and doubles. Game analysis and feedback will help students enhance their competitive edge, preparing them for more advanced play. This is a non-credit Community Education course. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:20pm PDT | Bend

This course focuses on basic swim instruction for individuals with limited to no swim experience. Learn basic swim skills (floating, breathing techniques, and flutter kicking), swimming theory concepts and strokes (front and back crawl and breaststroke) at your own pace. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 2:00pm-3:20pm PDT | Bend

This advanced-level pickleball course is designed for students who have mastered scoring, fundamental strategies, and a variety of shots. The course emphasizes competitive play and focuses on game analysis, strategic decision-making, and refining shot selection under different game conditions. Students will enhance their ability to anticipate opponents' moves, improve consistency, and execute advanced tactics through drills, match play, and structured feedback. By the end of the course, students will develop a deeper understanding of competitive play dynamics, positioning, and shot precision, preparing them for higher-level recreational or tournament play. This is a non-credit Community Education course. You will no receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 3:00pm-4:20pm PDT | Bend

This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to care for an injured or suddenly ill person in a remote location. The methods and protocols presented follow the Wilderness Medical Society guidelines for a 16 hour certification and are specific to a wilderness setting. The Wilderness Medical Society defines wilderness as a remote geographical location more than one hour from definitive care. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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October 17-19, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:50pm PDT | Bend

Restorative yoga is a powerful sequence of supported therapeutic postures to turn on the body's natural healing capacity. This is an experience of holding shapes while being supported with bolsters, blankets and sandbags to add traction, grounding and increased range of motion. Props support the body to open and lengthen gradually.

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July 3-24, 2025 | 11:00am-12:15pm PDT | Bend
September 25, 2025 to November 20, 2025 | 11:00am-12:15pm PDT | Bend
September 29, 2025 to November 19, 2025 | 12:15pm-1:15pm PDT | Online

International Tai Chi Champion Master JianFeng Chen will help you start your journey of internal energy movement with the 8 and 24 Yang styles using humor, Eastern philosophy, and practical application. The benefits of Tai Chi include increased flexibility, balance, and strength.

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October 7, 2025 to November 4, 2025 | 10:00am-10:45am PDT | Bend
October 7, 2025 to November 4, 2025 | 6:30pm-7:15pm PDT | Bend

Science meets stillness in this two-part immersive leadership retreat rooted in Florence Williams' The Nature Fix. Morning 1 introduces the neuroscience behind nature's impact on leadership through research, discussion, and mindfulness tools. Morning 2 brings the learning to life with a guided forest bathing walk at Shevlin Park. Through reflection and reconnection with the natural world, participants will cultivate focus, purpose, and emotional presence.

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August 8-15, 2025 | 8:30am-11:30am PDT | Bend