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International Day of Older Persons Celebration - In-person Indoors

October 1st Celebrations:

Rivers East Village:  International Day of Older Persons Celebration
In-person Indoors

Location: Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027

When: Saturday, October 1, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

A celebration of our neighbors and friends who are getting older but are still a vital part of our
community. We’ll have light refreshments, and everyone will have a chance to make a new friend -
we call it Speed Meeting (like Speed Dating). If the weather permits, we’ll also be able to enjoy the
lovely new patio adjoining the Center. We hope to see lots of new faces, along with many of our
regular supporters!  It will be very helpful to know how many people to plan for, so if you could
please register at: Older Persons Celebration Event or call us at 971-808-2340, that would
be great.  

Village at the Falls:  International Day of Older Persons Celebration
Outdoors In-person
When:  Saturday, October 1st, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pizza Party, 12:30 pm
Join Village at the Falls on October 1 to celebrate United Nations International Day of Older Persons with
a day of service. Volunteers will help four members with their fall garden cleanup from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Then at 12:30 we'll meet at Abby's Pizza for pizza and a Villages 101 information session. All are welcome to
come for pizza and learn about Village at the Falls. If you know someone who might be interested in joining or
volunteering, please bring them! If you'd like to sign up to help with the garden cleanup, watch your email for
Village at the Falls Pending Service Requests and sign up there, or call the office at 503-479-8256. You'll be
assigned a garden and given the address. Questions? Call the office.


Northeast Village PDX:  Virtual International Day of Older Persons Storytelling Event
Virtual Online
When:  Saturday, October 1st 1:00-2:00 pm
In recognition of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, NEV is honored to present a
storytelling event. This year's theme is the Resilience and Contributions of Older Women. Older women
have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, as well as from environmental, political,
and economic upheaval. Despite this, they have proven themselves to be a resilience force for change.
NEV will be featuring the stories of three Village women, each of whom found ways to overcome great
adversity. People can register for the zoom link here: 
https://nevillagepdx.org/content.aspx?page_
id=4002&club_id=293188&item_id=1775970&event_date_id=255
The event will also be recorded and
posted on their YouTube channel shortly after the event ends.

WLLO Village:  International Day of Older Persons Celebration -
Video Stories of Villagers
Inside and Outside, In-person
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2:00-4:00 pm

Join WLLO for the In-Person Watch Party! They’ve reserved both inside and outside space; masks are
optional. In consideration of members, volunteers, friends, & family - WLLO encourages you to take a
COVID test before attending. Family and friends are welcome and there will be fun activities, prizes,
light snacks, and beverages! Celebrate a chance to get to know each other better.
To RSVP, email
info@wllovillage.org to get the location.  Please call the office if you need
a ride (503-308-8223) and if you are willing to share rides with friends. Parking is limited. 
(Please do not use covered parking.)

October 3rd Celebrations:


River West Village: 5th Anniversary and International Day of Older Persons
Celebration

Outdoors, In-person
Monday, October 3rd, 1:30 pm
Cook Park Outdoor Shelter #4, 17005 SW 92nd Ave, Tigard
River West Village will mark their 5th anniversary as an open Village this month. Celebrate this Village and
the significant role older women play in traversing global challenges with resilience and fortitude, the theme
of the United Nations’ 2022 International Day of Older Persons. Come socialize with your Village friends at
Cook Park’s Outdoor Shelter #4 in Tigard on Monday, October 3 from 1:30-3:30 pm. They will have finger food,
some recognition, singing and lots of fun! Guests wishing to get acquainted with the Village are welcome too!
RSVP here  or by calling the River West office, 503-495-4934.


When:
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM
Additional Info:
Category:
Non-RWV Events of Interest
Registration is recommended
Payment In Full In Advance Only