The Battle Ground Community Center is host to a few different exercise options for seniors such as the activities pictured.
Battle Ground’s Mad Hatters Club is heading to MOD Pizza where diners can get an artisan-style pie with their own choice of toppings, or even the “everything” pizza like the one shown here.
With summer here, those seniors looking to get moving — whether it be around town dining, being outside with their dog or exercising classes — have options as Battle Ground Parks and Recreation has released its “Senior Scene” activities schedule for the season.
Mad Hatters Club
Battle Ground’s take on the Red Hat Society has a monthly lunch lineup including pizza and pub grub. The group meets on the second Friday of each month, and joining doesn’t require membership fees or even a red hat.
All of the listed lunches are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at their respective locations. Both are “Dutch treat” or where each attendee pays for their own meal.
July 14 — Lunch at MOD Pizza
The Mad Hatters are heading to one of Battle Ground’s newest additions to its choice of restaurants. MOD Pizza offers artisan-style pizzas and salads that are individually sized, made on demand, and ready to eat in just minutes. Choose from over 30 toppings — the price stays the same no matter what you pick. MOD Pizza is located at 1214 SW Scotton Way #117 in the Walmart shopping center.
Aug. 11 — Lunch at Northwood Pub & Brewery
August’s endeavor is at Northwood Public House and Brewery, 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd. The menu features locally sourced ingredients with plenty of healthy options that include burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups.
Senior Potluck Day
Senior Potluck Day is hosted on the second Sunday of each month at the Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE 3rd Ave. Doors open at 10 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Those looking to take part are asked to bring a main entree, salad, appetizer or dessert to share. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person.
Meals on Wheels People
Seniors 60 and older are invited to the Battle Ground Community Center on weekdays for a hot and nutritious lunch. Typically there are two entrees offered each day. A monthly listing of the complete menu is available at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E Main St. or can be viewed online at mealsonwheelspeople.org/what-we-do/monthly-menu/.
Those younger than 60 can also join the lunch crowd for a fee of $7.39 per person. Lunch is served noon Monday through Friday at the center. There is a $3 suggested donation for those 60 and older.
In observance of holidays, the senior lunch will not be available on July 4 and Sept. 4.
Pinochle
Every Tuesday and Thursday the Battle Ground Senior Center (116 NE 3rd Ave.). hosts Pinochle games from noon until 4 p.m. Are you a Pinochle card player? If yes, then join for either single deck or double deck games. Having a partner is not a requirement to play. Potluck served at noon prior to games so bring a dish to share with the group.
Bunco
The fast-paced dice game is played from 1 to 3 p.m. every third Friday of the month at the Battle Ground Senior Center (116 NE 3rd Ave.). The cost to play is $5 per person, per day. No previous game experience or partner required.
Senior enhanced fitness program
The group exercise program is designed for people aged 60 and older. The program helps to improve balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination and mental sharpness and decreases the risk of falling.
The program has courses from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the Battle Ground Community Center (912 E Main St.). The cost is $1 per person, per day and pre-registration is not required.
Pilates Fitness Class
Pilates helps to build flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination and increases circulation. Testimony from Pilates practitioners include benefits such as better posture, being less prone to injury and and a better overall health experience.
The classes run from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Battle Ground Community Center (912 E. Main St.). Registration is $40 for a six-week session, $45 for a seven-week session and $50 for an eight-week session. Registrations are accepted through the Battle Ground Public Schools Community Education Program at 360-885-6584 or
battlegroundps.org.
Yoga Class
Gain the professed healing benefits such as increased flexibility, stamina, strength, muscle tone and range of motion and an overall well being and ease in daily life with yoga.
Classes take place every Monday from 9-10 a.m., Wednesday from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Battle Ground Community Center (912 E. Main St.).
Registration is: $25 per 4-week session. Registrations are accepted through the Battle Ground Public Schools Community Education Program at 360-885-6584 or battlegroundps.org.
With the weather warming and the sun shining more frequently, summer is a perfect opportunity to check out one (or more) of the county’s dog parks operated by local nonprofit DOGPAW. The group currently maintains four off-leash dog parks across the county and is funded solely off membership fees and donations. None of the four parks maintained by DOGPAW are funded from local governments — the group handles it all.
Park locations:
Lucky Dog Park
10100 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, east of state Route 503
Kane Dog Park
Located at Hockinson Meadow Community Park, 10910 NE 172nd Ave., Vancouver
Dakota Dog Park
Located at Pacific Park 1515 NE 164th Ave., Vancouver
Ross Dog Park
5167 NE 15th Ave., Vancouver
For more information on DOGPAW, how to become a member or volunteer, make a donation or driving directions to your nearest DOGPAW dog park go to clarkdogpaw.org
— This list of activities is collected and provided as a service of the Battle Ground Parks and Recreation Department.
