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RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event - Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

Location: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Raleigh Hills.

Please click on this event for a Google Map to the in-person meeting location.

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Where: Multnomah Arts Center, Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Multnomah Village

Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome; come get to know us! Bring a beverage or enjoy the Senior Center coffee or tea by the cup with a donation.

Click on this event for a Google Map of the Women‘s Coffee location.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected].

Click on this event for link to the Viva Village email and to a Google Map of the Coffee location.

RWV Friday Walking Group - Pendleton Park Play Area - Outdoors, In Person

Note: If weather is in the 90s, the walk will be postponed until the following Friday.

Where: Meet at Pendleton Park Play Area, SW 55th Avenue and Iowa Street
Portland, OR 97221

Description: Informal group, whoever shows up starts the walk promptly at 9:05 a.m. Meet near picnic table near playground area; About 1.5 miles, very moderate pace. Dogs welcome!

Click on this event for a Google Map of Pendelton Park.

Sunnyside East Village Coffee Break - In-person, Indoors

Where: New Seasons Market Cafe, 15861 Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley OR They will gather in the New Seasons café area, just inside the store. (Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.)

Description: Learn about recent happenings in Sunnyside East’s development. All are welcome!

First Friday Coffee Klatsch In Person, Indoors

Sponsored by Village at the Falls

Where: Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St, Oregon City. Look for us in the Fireplace Room. Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.

No Registration Required.

Come see old friends and make new ones! Need more information about Village at the Falls? Then this is the place! All are welcome! While you‘re there pick up a Pioneer Center Schedule and see all the fun things they offer. Hope to see you there!

Age Cafe - Viva Village - In Person, Indoors

When: First Friday of each Month.

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12374 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR Click on this event for a Google Map of event location.

Registration Optional: https://apps2.beavertonoregon.gov/secure/Library/EventRegistration/ (Click on this event for a registration link.)

Description: Join the conversation! Discuss relevant topics with friends, neighbors and other members of our community. This Month‘s Topic: Speed Friending (One-on-One Conversations)

Co-Sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, and the Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services.

Social Hour - Every Friday

Where: Location depends on the weather:

If it is sunny and warm enough, we will continue to meet in Gabriel Park. Bring a chair and good conversation. If it turns cold and damp, they will adjourn to the Old Market Pub.

Sunny and Warm Enough: Meet at Gabriel Park, SW. 37th. & SW Nevada Street. Park along 37th., You will see the gathering nearby. Bring a chair to sit on. Join us to chat, catch up with the week‘s news,

Cold and Damp: Meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW. Multnomah Blvd. Portland 97223 [corner of SW Multnomah Blvd and SW Garden Home Rd.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

RWV "No Guilt" Book Club - In person, Indoors

Where: Shalom Center, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4545 SW California Street
Portland, OR 97219

No Registration Required.

Description: Enjoy learning about books from other members. Informal, fun, no need to always have a title to share. Yes, this is "no guilt", no required reading. Come check us out!

Click on this event to see a Google Map of the event location.

Cybersecurity - Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Virtual via Google Meet.

Registration Required: Send email message to: [email protected] to obtain the meeting link.

Description: Ryan Bowers is an Operational Technology/ Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Specialist. He has 15 years experience working in various capacities within the Energy Sector, Industrial Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Logistics and the Aerospace Industry. He has worked with companies such as Amazon, EnergySec, FXI, Ran-Tech Engineering, SpaceX, Bell Helicopters, Coca-Cola and the Department of Defense.

His presentation will address spam, updates on security software, multi-factored authentication, pass phrases, robocalls (don‘t answer; don‘t argue or explain) and recent topics that are prevalent and plaguing the cyber security community, free anti-virus or security software and online training for security awareness.

Portland‘s Upcoming Government & Voting System Changes: A Comprehensive Workshop - In Person, Indoors

Hosted by Eastside Village

Where: Reedwood Friends Church – Friendship Center, 2901 SE Steele St, Portland (Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.)

Registration Required: Click on this event for the registration link.

Description: Getting Ready for Portland’s New Government and Voting System
This two-part workshop will introduce the big changes lying ahead for Portland’s government, from the new job-descriptions for our elected officials to the reorganization of the city‘s workforce and finances. Then we will deeply into how to vote under the new ranked choice voting (RCV) system to ensure that your vote counts to the greatest extent possible. This will be a strictly non-partisan, interactive workshop, including live voting in a mock RCV election.

VillagesNW Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Group - Online via Zoom

Join fellow villagers – including some from other states – for this monthly discussion on equity, diversity and inclusion. Bring your voice and share an experience. Contact Jurie Lewis, [email protected] to be added to the distribution list.

Click on this event for the link to use to be added to the distribution list and for the Zoom link to the meeting.

In-Person Happy Hour - Indoors/Outdoors

Hosted by Rivers East Village

Where: High Rocks Restaurant, 915 East Arlington, Gladstone [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive a reminder, [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for the email link.]

Description: Get together to catch up with friends, meet some new neighbors and just hang out for an hour or so. Hope to see you there!

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected].

Click on this event for link to the Viva Village email and to a Google Map of the Coffee location.

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event - Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

Location: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Raleigh Hills.

Please click on this event for a Google Map to the in-person meeting location.

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Where: Multnomah Arts Center, Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Multnomah Village

Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome; come get to know us! Bring a beverage or enjoy the Senior Center coffee or tea by the cup with a donation.

Click on this event for a Google Map of the Women‘s Coffee location.

Rank Choice Voting - What is it? - Virtual via Zoom

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration Required: Click on this event for a registration link.

Description: Ranked Choice Voting will be on the ballot this November. Oregon is the first state in which the Legislature approved sending the question to voters. In a ranked choice voting system, voters have the option to rank candidates in order of preference instead of selecting only one candidate.

To find out who wins, votes are counted in a series of rounds. In each round, one of two things happens: either a winning candidate is identified and elected by winning at least 50% of the vote, or the candidate in last place is eliminated and voters who ranked that candidate as their first choice will have their votes counted for their next choice. This process continues until someone wins by at list 50% of the vote. Click here to watch a 90 second video about how it works.

At this Zoom session, Meg Wade (The Oregon Statewide Organizer with Represent.US) will provide further explanation, and she will be able to answer your questions.

RWV Friday Walking Group - Pendleton Park Play Area - Outdoors, In Person

Note: If weather is in the 90s, the walk will be postponed until the following Friday.

Where: Meet at Pendleton Park Play Area, SW 55th Avenue and Iowa Street
Portland, OR 97221

Description: Informal group, whoever shows up starts the walk promptly at 9:05 a.m. Meet near picnic table near playground area; About 1.5 miles, very moderate pace. Dogs welcome!

Click on this event for a Google Map of Pendelton Park.

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RWV Current Events Discussion Group - In person, Indoors

First meeting! - Bring your suggestions!

Where: Neighborhood House Senior Center, Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland OR [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Informal meet up, members choose the subject. Examples: plastic recycling, climate change, national parks, Venezuela elections, infrastructure improvements.

Social Hour - Every Friday

Where: Location depends on the weather:

If it is sunny and warm enough, we will continue to meet in Gabriel Park. Bring a chair and good conversation. If it turns cold and damp, they will adjourn to the Old Market Pub.

Sunny and Warm Enough: Meet at Gabriel Park, SW. 37th. & SW Nevada Street. Park along 37th., You will see the gathering nearby. Bring a chair to sit on. Join us to chat, catch up with the week‘s news,

Cold and Damp: Meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW. Multnomah Blvd. Portland 97223 [corner of SW Multnomah Blvd and SW Garden Home Rd.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

RWV Song Circle - Indoors, In-person

TIME CHANGE: The song circle now starts at 2 pm.

Where: St Luke Lutheran Church - Shalom Center, 4545 SW California St, Portland. (Click on this event for a Google Map of St Luke‘s Shalom Center location.)

When: Second Sunday of each month at 2 PM.

Description: Led by Joan Glassel. Autumn Leaves, September Song, Done Laid Around & Stayed Around This Old Town Too Long, and other seasonally appropriate songs are on the menu.

Everyone is welcome to come and sing with joy. Don’t let an imperfect voice keep you from joining the fun.

No registration needed - just bring your voice and show up!

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

The Art of Dying Well Book Discussion, Session 1 - In person, Indoors

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Private Home. Register to get information on event location.

Registration Required: To register, send email message by Oct 7th to: [email protected] Click on this event for link to registration email address.

Description: Join Linda Neal, retired hospice nurse, for an introduction to explore the concept of a good death based on the book The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. The thought provoking book offers guidance, real life stories, and practical advice to empower us to engage with death in a more meaningful and compassionate way.

This class is helpful for all ages, including those of us caring for aging parents. The book and discussion will include informed choices and options for medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments.

This free class will meet for two weeks as a book review and overview of legacy letter writing. If enough interest is shown, a longer five-week series will be held in 2025. You will get much more out of the discussion if you have read the book.

Monthly online meeting of the River West Village Governing Council Click on this event to learn how to join the Governing Council Meeting via Zoom

In-Person Coffee Hour - Indoors, In-person

Hosted by Village Without Walls

Where: Tous les Jours - Orenco Station, 6221 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, Oregon. Click on this event for a Google Map of the coffee location.

Description: Informal social gathering on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am. A great way to get acquainted and visit with fellow members and volunteers. Not a villager? Drop by and meet us. Everyone welcome! Tous les Jours is a French/Korean bakery with coffee, tea and treats available for purchase. Look for our table in the seating area.

RWV Monthly Potluck Luncheon - Indoors, In-Person

Where: Patricia Whiting Dining Hall at Metzger Park, Tigard 8400 SW Hemlock, Tigard 97223 (Near Hall Blvd.) [Click on this link to see location of the picnic potluck in Google Maps.]

No Registration required.

Description: River West Village is having its monthly potluck lunch on Tuesday! Bring a dish to share and your own plate, utensils and beverage. We‘ll have a good time eating, appreciating the variety of food, and learning what‘s happening in our lives.

This dining hall has great ventilation, is supplied with tables and chairs, and a piano. There is a full kitchen: range, refrigerator, coffee maker & microwave. We wash our own dishes and cleanup as we depart. This is a neighborhood park with some parking close to the door; additional parking is scattered around the park.

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event - Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

Location: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Raleigh Hills.

Please click on this event for a Google Map to the in-person meeting location.

(IN LIEU OF RWV WOMEN‘S COFFEE) - Local and State Ballot Measures Presentation by League of Women Voters. Indoors, In-person

Where: Multnomah Arts Center, Neighborhood House Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Multnomah Village

October 16th Description: Carol Cushman from the League of Women Voters will review local and state ballot measures. There are five measures which will make changes to the charter for the City of Portland and five measures from the state. Of the state measures, three are referred from the legislature and two come to the ballot from initiative petitions. Carol will also give a brief presentation on the basic changes to city government and the process of ranked choice voting.

Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected].

Click on this event for link to the Viva Village email and to a Google Map of the Coffee location.

Inspired by the sights and sounds of Swedish cafes and informed by the New Nordic movement, Broder Söder, is proud to serve a brunch and lunch menu that‘s been consistently ranked in Portland‘s Top Ten. You can choose from breakfast items – like “Lost Eggs” or Norwegian potato crepes – or lunch specialties like – Swedish meatballs, Smorrebrod open-face sandwiches or a seafood Smorgasbord, https://www.broderpdx.com/soder-menu.

Watercolor Painting Class - In person, Indoors

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Powell Vista Manor, Community Room, 4125 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, OR [Click on this event to see a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration required: To register, send email message to: [email protected]. Space is limited. RSVP for yourself and a friend. [Click on this event for the registration email link.]

Cost: $20 cash for each person attending - payable at the event.

Description: Have you ever wanted to try painting with watercolors but were not sure how to start? COME PLAY IN THE WATER WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR, BARB SELINER! Do not worry about what to bring. She‘ll have all the supplies you will need.

In the class you will learn about the bare essentials you need to get started, where to find them and how to select what you need without putting much of a dent in your wallet; also the different ways to get the paint out of the paint pallet and onto the paper. You will have time to practice with the paint. By the end of the class, you will have a painting you create to take home with you.

Watercolorist Barbara Seliner will be your instructor. She is a past president of North Clackamas Arts Guild, has won many ribbons for her paintings including first and second place as well as Judges Choice and People Choice Awards and has sold her paintings through Art Shows and business venues. In her previous life she was a Learning Specialist.

PLEASE BRING $20 CASH TO COVER THE COST OF SUPPLIES AND YOUR INSTRUCTOR‘S TIME FOR THIS TWO-HOUR CLASS.

RWV Kanopy Movie Group Discussion - Third Thursday each month online via Zoom.

Movie this Month: Three Short Films

Description: We’re watching three shorts this month: Knight of Fortune (24 minutes), The Silence (16 minutes and Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? (6 minutes).

Knight of Fortune, a 2023 Academy Awards nominee, addresses the loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin and a coffin. It is too much for Karl to face. It’s much easier to fix a broken lamp. A chance encounter helps him face his pain.

The Silence was nominated for the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film in 2016. Fatima and her mother are Kurdish refugees in Italy. During a visit with their doctor, Fatima is asked to translate what the doctor tells her, but she keeps silent.

Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? was nominated for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Short Film. Sini wakes in a panic: she has slept in and the family is late for a wedding. She wakes her husband Jokke and their daughters. They start to prepare themselves in a hurry. Mother is going crazy since nobody else seems to be able to do anything right. Who has messed with father’s shirt, hid the girls’ dresses and where is the wedding gift?

Watch the movie before the discussion via the web application "Kanopy" (or other streaming service) anytime before the discussion date and bring your comments and insights to the online discussion.

Kanopy is free through many county library websites.

For more information about how to sign up for Kanopy, for the link to the movie trailer, and to gain access to the link to the Kanopy Zoom movie discussion, click on this event.

Third Thursday Happy Hour - In-Person, Indoors

Hosted by Village at the Falls

Where: Corner 14 Food Carts, 508 14th Street, Oregon City (Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.)

RSVP REQUIRED: Please click on this event to find the registration link.

Description: Join Village at the Falls on the Third Thursday of each month - this month at Corner 14 Food Carts - for food, drinks and discussion. All are welcome! Hope you can make it!

RWV Friday Walking Group - Pendleton Park Play Area - Outdoors, In Person

Note: If weather is in the 90s, the walk will be postponed until the following Friday.

Where: Meet at Pendleton Park Play Area, SW 55th Avenue and Iowa Street
Portland, OR 97221

Description: Informal group, whoever shows up starts the walk promptly at 9:05 a.m. Meet near picnic table near playground area; About 1.5 miles, very moderate pace. Dogs welcome!

Click on this event for a Google Map of Pendelton Park.

Third Friday Coffee - Rivers East Village - In-person, Indoors

Where: Rivershore Bar & Grill, 1900 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive any updates and an email reminder the day before, [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for a link to the email registration.]

Description: Good breakfasts and plenty of space to spread out a bit. Parking is good in their lot and underneath the motel. Hope to see you there!

RWV Art Club - Third Friday of the Month. In-Person and indoor meeting at Multnomah Arts Center - Senior Center.

The Art Club gets together every month to talk about art, share resource ideas and spend time working on simple projects; mostly drawing or things that aren‘t too big or messy. Bring projects you are working on to share and get feedback from fellow artists too.

When: Third Friday of each month, starting at 1:30 PM.

Location: Neighborhood House Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway in Multnomah Village. (Please click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.)

For more information, contact Nancy Brown: 503-369-2323 or [email protected]

Social Hour - Every Friday

Where: Location depends on the weather:

If it is sunny and warm enough, we will continue to meet in Gabriel Park. Bring a chair and good conversation. If it turns cold and damp, they will adjourn to the Old Market Pub.

Sunny and Warm Enough: Meet at Gabriel Park, SW. 37th. & SW Nevada Street. Park along 37th., You will see the gathering nearby. Bring a chair to sit on. Join us to chat, catch up with the week‘s news,

Cold and Damp: Meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW. Multnomah Blvd. Portland 97223 [corner of SW Multnomah Blvd and SW Garden Home Rd.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

Banned Book Club Discussion - In person, Indoors

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Private Home

Registration Required: To register for the event and to receive information on the event location, please send an email message to: [email protected]. Please RSVP by October 16th, 2024. Bring a friend!

Description: The October meeting of UpRiver Village’s Banned Book Club will discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. You will get much more from the discussion if you read the book before you come.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

Hosted by UpRiver Village [https://www.uprivervillage.org/main.tpl?menu=events]

Where: Flying Pie Pizzeria, 1600 NW Fairview Dr. Gresham. Click on this event for a map of the event location.

Registration not Required.

Description: Come join Steering Council Chair Jane for UpRiver Village‘s monthly Pizza Lunch Get Together. Flying Pie Pizzeria has some of the best pizza in the Portland metro area. Order your own custom slice(s) and be as creative as you want. This is strictly a social activity. There‘s no agenda but we will answer questions about UpRiver Village‘s progress toward opening. Please bring a friend!

Viva Village Forum - The Story of Reser Center for the Arts - In Person, Indoors

Where: First United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 12555 SW 4th Street, Beaverton

RSVP Recommended: Register on the Viva Village website or contact the Viva Village office: 503-746-5082 or [email protected]

Description: Chris Ayzoukian, the Executive Director of The Patrica Reser Center for the Arts, will talk about how the center began, the types of programs it offers, how it benefits the community, and what’s in store for the future.

Click on this event for the event registration link, the Viva Village email link and for a Google map of event location.

Online Viva Village Book Club - via Zoom

This month’s selection is: Small Wonder: Essays, by Barbara Kingsolver.

RSVP to Viva Village at: [email protected] or 503-746-5082 to get the Zoom meeting link.

Click on this event for email address link.

(IN LIEU OF RWV WOMEN‘S COFFEE) Oregon‘s Death With Dignity Act Presentation - Indoors, In-person

Where: Multnomah Arts Center, Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Multnomah Village [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

October 23 Description: Sue Porter, End of Life Choices Oregon (EOLCOR), will present on this organization that helps terminally ill persons take advantage of Oregon’s Death with Dignity Law. Sue is a client volunteer and one of EOLCOR’s founders. Jane Foreman, the chair of Upriver Village, has been a volunteer team lead of EOLCOR, who is familiar with each case that EOLCOR has handled. She will also share her valuable experiences during the presentation.

Click on this event for a Google Map of the Women‘s Coffee location.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected].

Click on this event for link to the Viva Village email and to a Google Map of the Coffee location.

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event - Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

Location: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Raleigh Hills.

Please click on this event for a Google Map to the in-person meeting location.

Our fifth Listen Lunch Learn session will cover two related areas with extensive group discussions and other interactive ‘work’.

The first segment will be on Village Maturity. You will examine the types of maturity characteristics with fellow members of your Village that progress to ideal results. And find what is needed to improve the overall maturity of your Village.

The second segment…As a Village develops maturity and ability, relationships are established and leadership styles can change. Situational Leadership is a flexible model that takes into account tasks and relationships to find an ideal style to lead individuals and groups.

Listen Lunch Learn workshops are open to Village leaders, key volunteers and those who may get involved on a team or in an administrative capacity. We encourage you to extend personal invitations to those you feel might be interested. Listen Lunch Learn is funded by a grant from the Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation. Lunch will be served.

Free Fall Prevention Workshop - In person, Indoors

In case you missed the workshop we held earlier in the year, here‘s another chance to attend a free fall prevention workshop from Legacy Emanuel.

Hosted by River West Village and Garden Home Community Library

Where: Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland

Registration Required: Please use this link to register: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/66e0bdbb39f0865e52ccad96

Click on this event for the registration link and to view a Google Map of the event location.

Description: Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among Oregonians age 65 and older. Legacy Emanuel is providing a free fall prevention workshop. The goals of the workshop are to provide older adults information and tools to help prevent a fall and to encourage living an active and healthy life. Topics covered include concussions and brain health, medication interactions, common reasons for falling, home safety, exercise, and easy steps you can take to prevent a fall. Free fall prevention items will be provided to participants. Medication interactions also will be discussed.

Rivers East Village Game Day - In person, Indoors

Where: Round Table Pizza, 16550 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive any updates and an email reminder the day before, send an email message to: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340.

Description: There will be lots of games to play. If you have a favorite, please bring it.

Save Fanno Creek Wetlands! - Informational Presentation - In person, Outdoors

Sponsored by Neighbors for Wetland Protection

Where: SW 82nd Ave at Fanno Creek Trail in Garden Home [Click on this event for a Google Map of this outdoor event location.]

No Registration Needed.

Description: The Fanno Creek Wetland, next to Fanno Creek trail, is being threatened with being covered under with dredged materials from the Portland Golf Club‘s onsite pond. You can hear from the neighborhood‘s "Save the Wetland" explain the Golf Club‘s plans and what is being done to counter that. You can also check out www.savewetland.org Jean Trygstad and Janet Liu are co-leading to spread RWV‘s awareness of this effort. [Click on this event for a link to SaveWetland.org.

RWV Friday Walking Group - Pendleton Park Play Area - Outdoors, In Person

Note: If weather is in the 90s, the walk will be postponed until the following Friday.

Where: Meet at Pendleton Park Play Area, SW 55th Avenue and Iowa Street
Portland, OR 97221

Description: Informal group, whoever shows up starts the walk promptly at 9:05 a.m. Meet near picnic table near playground area; About 1.5 miles, very moderate pace. Dogs welcome!

Click on this event for a Google Map of Pendelton Park.

Social Hour - Every Friday

Where: Location depends on the weather:

If it is sunny and warm enough, we will continue to meet in Gabriel Park. Bring a chair and good conversation. If it turns cold and damp, they will adjourn to the Old Market Pub.

Sunny and Warm Enough: Meet at Gabriel Park, SW. 37th. & SW Nevada Street. Park along 37th., You will see the gathering nearby. Bring a chair to sit on. Join us to chat, catch up with the week‘s news,

Cold and Damp: Meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW. Multnomah Blvd. Portland 97223 [corner of SW Multnomah Blvd and SW Garden Home Rd.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

Men’s Coffee Break - In-person, Indoors - Hosted by Viva Village

Where: Market of Choice Cedar Mill (mezzanine), In the Timberland Center, 250 NW Lost Springs Terrace, Portland 97229 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the coffee location.]

RSVP Recommended: RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] [Click on this event for link to RSVP email address.]

Description: Conversation and coffee.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

The Art of Dying Well Book Discussion, Session 2 - In person, Indoors

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Private Home. Register for self and friend to get information on event location.

Registration Required: To register, send email message by Oct 7th to: [email protected] Click on this event for link to registration email address.

Description: Join Linda Neal, retired hospice nurse, for an introduction to explore the concept of a good death based on the book The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. The thought provoking book offers guidance, real life stories, and practical advice to empower us to engage with death in a more meaningful and compassionate way.

This class is helpful for all ages, including those of us caring for aging parents. The book and discussion will include informed choices and options for medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments.

This free class will meet for two weeks as a book review and overview of legacy letter writing. If enough interest is shown, a longer five-week series will be held in 2025. You will get much more out of the discussion if you have read the book.

TRUST (Treasurers Responsibilities and Understanding Standard Transactions) Preview - Online via Zoom

Hosted by Villages NW

When: This is the first of two opportunities for leaning about TRUST and is being held on the morning of Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 10:00 until 11:30 AM. [The second opportunity is the afternoon of Thursday, October 31, from 3:00 until 4:30 PM.]

Who: This is a great opportunity for Village Treasurers and others on your Village teams to learn about this important function for operating a successful Village.

Registration Not Required: Click on this event for the link to the Zoom meeting.

Description: Building on our “Follow the Money” session in May, the Finance Reorganization Team developed an orientation called “TRUST (Treasurers’ Responsibilities and Understanding Standard Transactions”. It is designed as an introduction to the tasks and timelines for managing Village finances. This is a great opportunity for Village Treasurers and others on your teams to learn about this important function for operating a successful Village.

The orientation will give Village leaders a better understanding of the information your Treasurer needs in order to complete their tasks, and hopefully help in recruiting backup to cover when your Treasurer is away or potential successors when a transition occurs.

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event - Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

Location: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Raleigh Hills.

Please click on this event for a Google Map to the in-person meeting location.

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Where: Multnomah Arts Center, Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Multnomah Village

Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome; come get to know us! Bring a beverage or enjoy the Senior Center coffee or tea by the cup with a donation.

Click on this event for a Google Map of the Women‘s Coffee location.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected].

Click on this event for link to the Viva Village email and to a Google Map of the Coffee location.

Rivers East Village Halloween Party - In person, Indoors

Where: Pietro‘s Pizza, 10300 SE Main, Milwaukie, OR [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive any updates and an email reminder the day before: [email protected] or 971-808-2340.

Description: Costumes are encouraged. There will be prizes.

TRUST (Treasurers Responsibilities and Understanding Standard Transactions) Preview - Online via Zoom

Hosted by Villages NW

When: This event is the second of two opportunities for learning about TRUST and will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3:00 until 4:30 PM. [The first opportunity is on the morning of Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 10 until 11:30 AM.]

Who: This is a great opportunity for Village Treasurers and others on your Village teams to learn about this important function for operating a successful Village.

Registration Not Required: Click on this event for the link to the October 31st Zoom meeting.

Description: Building on our “Follow the Money” session in May, the Finance Reorganization Team developed an orientation called “TRUST (Treasurers’ Responsibilities and Understanding Standard Transactions”. It is designed as an introduction to the tasks and timelines for managing Village finances. This is a great opportunity for Village Treasurers and others on your teams to learn about this important function for operating a successful Village.

The orientation will give Village leaders a better understanding of the information your Treasurer needs in order to complete their tasks, and hopefully help in recruiting backup to cover when your Treasurer is away or potential successors when a transition occurs.