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Come gather with other Villagers to make new friends, connect with old ones, and enjoy your delicious beverage at this favorite neighborhood cafe.

This presentation will address how to prepare food for an emergency. Whether circumstances require evacuation or sheltering in place, planning ahead will make all the difference. And, regardless of the size of your dwelling or your pocketbook, there are many things that you can do to improve your resilience when the unexpected happens.

Presented by John Legler who is a NET/CERT Basic Training Instructor, specializing in Urban Search & Rescue, Extrication, CPR/AED & First Aid. As a resident of an eco-village in Southeast Portland for over 8 years, he has blended his emergency planning with sustainable living and urban food production. He is also an Emergency Amateur Radio Operator (KJ7DMD), and a 10-year survivor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, having been saved by CPR from strangers while biking along the Mississippi River.

SoulCollage is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage cards; anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

In this introductory class, each week participants will create a SoulCollage card using pictures found in magazines. Once completed, participants will “read” our cards to one another. You will find that each card has a unique voice and a unique message.

Facilitator Sara Hamill has been doing SoulCollage since 2014 individually and in
community. She has been a Counselor, is a Spiritual Director and became a
SoulCollage Facilitator in March of 2024.

Class is limited to 8 participants and will run for 4 consecutive Mondays starting Oct 7 and ending on Oct 28. Participants are asked to commit to attending all four classes. A donation of $10, payable on the first day of the class, is requested to help defray materials. Participants are also asked to supply their own magazines (we will have some, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own).

Wheelchair accessible.

In cooperation with SAGE, this interactive presentation examines the trends in America that shows citizens are growing increasingly divided and more hostile toward people who hold different views and how polarization erodes trust, chips away at democracy and obscures communities’ ability to solve problems. It will also offer tools that support constructive disagreement to bridge divides to solve problems together.



Presented by Cheryl Nee-Giering, who coordinates SAGE’s Citizen Project to inspire and support people to work across differences to solve problems. Cheryl also has a long-term, continuing involvement with the Creative Education Foundation and is a presenter at its annual Creative Problem-Solving Institute. Prior to joining SAGE, Cheryl managed workforce development programs for a non-profit in the Portland Metro region.


SAGE is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that inspires people over fifty to give forward so that future generations can thrive. SAGE welcomes opportunities to support intergenerational initiative and conversations. The SAGE Citizen Project works with individuals and groups interested in inspiring and supporting people and communities to work across differences to solve public problems.

Looking to reconnect with old friends and/or make new ones? This group is a new/old tradition of women gathering together to discuss anything and everything while enjoying a cuppa. No registration required - just show up! This group meets bi-weekly.

This is a resource and information sharing group related to issues and concerns of solo agers. Solo Agers define themselves as older adults who rely upon primarily upon themselves to handle the issues and problems that aging entails. They may have adult children or not, their children may live close by or not, and they may or may not have a partner, but their unique circumstances qualify them to join the group as a solo ager to learn more about valuable resources and useful approaches to managing life on their own.

At this month‘s meeting we will be discussing emergency preparedness and solo agers. Let’s share ideas, resources and plans for resiliency in the event of large-scale disasters.

The title “Disaster Sanitation: You Survive the Earthquake, But Die of Dysentery” sounds funny. Okay, it IS funny. Tragically, it describes a common truth. In most major disasters, more people die of dysentery (severe diarrhea) and other infections, than from the primary disaster. But this is entirely preventable! All you need to know is WHY it happens, and simple steps to take, before and during emergencies.




Presenter: Merilee Karr, M.D., M.F.A., is a retired family physician. Her favorite part of medical practice was teaching people to save their own lives – so Disaster Sanitation fits right in. She discovered this neglected, but urgent, topic through Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NET) in Portland, and has been teaching and researching it for 5 years. She is also the Board President of PHLUSH (Personal Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human). We advocate for sanitation justice, including public restrooms, sustainable sanitation, and disaster sanitation.

As we move through our lives, we carry with us the stories of our journey. This group provides an opportunity for participants to explore the times of their lives and share with others the events that helped shape them. Questions are provided to spark memory and help participants write about the various stages of their lives.

The group will meet for 7 weeks and is a facilitator-led discussion. Offered in partnership with Cascadia Health.

Wheelchair accessible.

Soil to Supper invites you to come learn about the benefits of bees from a local beekeeper and bee expert. Our discussion will include why bees matter in our environment, the difference between honey bees and native bees, what to plant to attract and benefit bees and more. We’ll even have the opportunity to sample local honey.

Our instructor will be Lil Reitzel, a local beekeeper.

Note: this week‘s presentation will last for 90 mins. Attendees are welcome to bring a bag lunch.

NOTE: WE ARE POSTPONING THIS WORKSHOP IN OBSERVANCE OF YOM KIPPUR. WE WILL NOTIFY VOLUNTEERS WHEN WE HAVE A NEW DATE.

This workshop will describe the concept of cultural humility and how to actively practice it in your work as a volunteer for the Village. It will also briefly touch on other relevant concepts of culture, bias, prejudice, oppression, and privilege.

Bio: Chris Huffine, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and the Executive Director of Allies in Change. He has been mindful of, and examining issues of culture since he was a child growing up on the south side of Chicago.

SoulCollage is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage cards; anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

In this introductory class, each week participants will create a SoulCollage card using pictures found in magazines. Once completed, participants will “read” our cards to one another. You will find that each card has a unique voice and a unique message.

Facilitator Sara Hamill has been doing SoulCollage since 2014 individually and in
community. She has been a Counselor, is a Spiritual Director and became a
SoulCollage Facilitator in March of 2024.

Class is limited to 8 participants and will run for 4 consecutive Mondays starting Oct 7 and ending on Oct 28. Participants are asked to commit to attending all four classes. A donation of $10, payable on the first day of the class, is requested to help defray materials. Participants are also asked to supply their own magazines (we will have some, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own).

Wheelchair accessible.

This group meets monthly to explore our thoughts, desires, and concerns about our own death. NOTE: this group is no longer able to accept new members.

Discussion of the business of the Membership Committee.

Monthly meeting for the Communications, Marketing and Outreach Team.

Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Here in the Northwest, we see wildfires, heatwaves, flooding, and ice storms and we are seeing them more frequently.Be Red Cross Ready: Winter Storms will help you prepare now to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home.


Presenter: Robin Bacon-Shone is a volunteer presenter for the American Red Cross Northwest Oregon Disaster Preparedness team. A career educator and performer, Robin has trained and entertained people of all ages in a variety of skills: folk and tap dancing, choral singing and guitar playing, elementary and middle school best practices, and babysitting, CPR, and first aid for Red Cross certification. Most days you will find Robin on a brisk walk or working in her garden.

Come gather with other Villagers to make new friends, connect with old ones, and enjoy your delicious beverage at this favorite neighborhood cafe.

The movies for discussion are: "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom" and "The Monk and the Gun." Both movies are streaming for free on Kanopy and on Tubi with ads. They also can be rented on other platforms.

Please register on the NEV website so that we will know how many to expect at the meeting.

Wheelchair accessible.

This gathering is open to anyone who loves to play games! We will provide games, or, you are welcome to bring your favorite game to play with others.

Feel free to bring a game and/or a snack to share.

Open space to connect via conversation, outings and more with other male NE Village members and volunteers.

Join Carisa Dickson, volunteer coordinator for the SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance)program in Multnomah County, to help you prepare for Medicare‘s Fall Open Enrollment which runs from October 15th through December 7th. SHIBA volunteer counselors provide unbiased, free help with understanding your Medicare options and choosing the best plan for you. Topics covered include the basics of Medicare, how to compare your options, and changes to prescription drug coverage in 2025.

Gather with NEV friends for really special Mexican cuisine. The menu is extensive with small plates, full entrees and delicious desserts.

NOTE:For those who came to the NEV dinner here pre-covid, Nuestra Cocina now will take credit cards from individuals or couples instead of requiring one credit card per table...much easier!

Register by October 15 so we can make reservations. Carpooling strongly encouraged due to limited parking.

As we move through our lives, we carry with us the stories of our journey. This group provides an opportunity for participants to explore the times of their lives and share with others the events that helped shape them. Questions are provided to spark memory and help participants write about the various stages of their lives.

The group will meet for 7 weeks and is a facilitator-led discussion. Offered in partnership with Cascadia Health.

Wheelchair accessible.

Monthly meeting of the Soil to Supper team that plans and organizes gardening and cooking programs and activities. We will be joined by staff from Growing Gardens in discussing the importance of soil health over the winter by planting garlic and other cover crops, mulching and winter gardening.

Consider bringing some garden cloves as we’ll also prepare our demonstration beds for winter.

The fair will include tables from area agencies and organizations involved in emergency preparedness who will be distributing information and sharing resources to assist individuals and communities better prepare for disasters. This event is free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

SoulCollage is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage cards; anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

In this introductory class, each week participants will create a SoulCollage card using pictures found in magazines. Once completed, participants will “read” our cards to one another. You will find that each card has a unique voice and a unique message.

Facilitator Sara Hamill has been doing SoulCollage since 2014 individually and in
community. She has been a Counselor, is a Spiritual Director and became a
SoulCollage Facilitator in March of 2024.

Class is limited to 8 participants and will run for 4 consecutive Mondays starting Oct 7 and ending on Oct 28. Participants are asked to commit to attending all four classes. A donation of $10, payable on the first day of the class, is requested to help defray materials. Participants are also asked to supply their own magazines (we will have some, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own).

Wheelchair accessible.

The Page Turners will be discussing “The Secret Life of Wonder Woman” by Jill Lapore. This book of narrative nonfiction describes early feminist efforts to secure rights for education, the vote, birth control and work. This movement led to the improbable creation of Wonder Woman, the female superhero who even graced the cover of the first issue of Ms. Magazine in 1972.

Note: this group is currently full and unable to accept new members. Please contact the Village Manager if you are interested in forming a new group.

The NE Village Art Group is meeting in person. We share our artwork and consider future projects. All levels of skill are welcome, and ideas can be offered for those who need inspiration. This group is a diverse mix of drawing, painting, paper weaving, book binding, stamp making, lantern creating, calligraphy scrawling, fabric stitching members - each looking to share their art with others in our community.

This group meets monthly. Depending on the size of the group we will meet either in one of our homes or in a room at the Rose City Park United Methodist Church. Our goal is to have a quiet, comfortable place where people can hear each other and share feelings, thoughts and questions in a supportive environment.

The group is intended to serve anyone who has suffered a loss recently or in the past and is looking for support in navigating a new reality, sharing their experience or finding resources to cope with grief, loss or the challenges of living on one’s own.

There is no moderator for this group. We are simply people who share the experience of having lost someone dear to us and are looking for support or to provide support to others in a similar situation.

We will be discussing "Lessons in Chemistry," fiction by Bonnie Gamus. Lessons tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a 30-year-old single mother who becomes a beloved cooking show host in 1960s Southern California after being fired as a chemist four years earlier. By training she is a research chemist
though her career foundered despite her obvious talent. Female scientists were viewed with suspicion by their male colleagues when she graduated from college.

Looking to reconnect with old friends and/or make new ones? We‘re starting a new/old tradition of women gathering together to discuss anything and everything while enjoying a cuppa. Meet on the outdoor patio. No registration required - just show up! This group will meet bi-weekly.

As we age, we experience losses of many types. Grief may become a more common experience. Your healing takes as long as it takes. Learn from others and yourself how to find your own unique path through grief.

Facilitated conversation by 2 trained facilitators who have been trained to talk about topics related to aging. This is a safe space for everyone to share and explore topics in greater depth, and offers an opportunity to connect with others in our Village community.

Presented by Cascadia Health: Conversations on Aging in partnership with NE Village.

As we move through our lives, we carry with us the stories of our journey. This group provides an opportunity for participants to explore the times of their lives and share with others the events that helped shape them. Questions are provided to spark memory and help participants write about the various stages of their lives.

The group will meet for 7 weeks and is a facilitator-led discussion. Offered in partnership with Cascadia Health.

Wheelchair accessible.

This autumnal gathering will showcase the creative talents of our Village community.The evening will include a potluck (where you can express your culinary talents), variety show and gallery exhibit.

We have reserved the Parlor (at the Rose City Park United Methodist Church) where we will be exhibiting works of art created by our members and volunteers. Following a potluck and social hour, performing artists (amateurs and professional) of all types will be sharing their talents with us.

If you are interested in sharing your work with the Village community, please contact Lana Lyons at 202-431-0995 (performing arts) or Kehrnan Shaw at 503-810-5714 (visual arts) to learn more. We will do our best to assist those who need help getting their work to/from the event space.

Note: this is a private event for members and volunteers only. Wheelchair accessible.

SoulCollage is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage cards; anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

In this introductory class, each week participants will create a SoulCollage card using pictures found in magazines. Once completed, participants will “read” our cards to one another. You will find that each card has a unique voice and a unique message.

Facilitator Sara Hamill has been doing SoulCollage since 2014 individually and in
community. She has been a Counselor, is a Spiritual Director and became a
SoulCollage Facilitator in March of 2024.

Class is limited to 8 participants and will run for 4 consecutive Mondays starting Oct 7 and ending on Oct 28. Participants are asked to commit to attending all four classes. A donation of $10, payable on the first day of the class, is requested to help defray materials. Participants are also asked to supply their own magazines (we will have some, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own).

Wheelchair accessible.

Come gather with other Villagers to make new friends, connect with old ones, and enjoy your delicious beverage at this favorite neighborhood cafe.

This is a required training for anyone wanting to be a NE Village volunteer.

In collaboration with Upstream Access and Aim-4-Access, we are offering an interactive conversation about the CMIST (Communication, Maintaining health, Independence, Support and Safety, and Transportation) tool will provide an engaging platform to explore how it can be applied to real-life situations in a person-centered way. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the different components of CMIST, share their experiences, and ask questions in real-time. This interactive session will ensure that individuals not only understand the tool but also feel confident in using it to enhance emergency preparedness for themselves or those they support.



Presented by Erin Taylor, a passionate advocate committed to advancing equity and accessibility by dismantling stigmas and ableism while fostering belonging for all. With extensive experience creating accessible materials for training, workshops, and programs on topics of emergency preparedness, health promotion, and advocacy, she has presented on topics such as anti-ableism and disability justice on local and international platforms. As a proud member of the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, Erin brings a rich, diverse perspective to her work, supported by her M.A. in Disability Studies from CUNY and a B.A. in Communication Studies from Western Oregon University.