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If you like good conversation along with a hearty breakfast, join us for this monthly gathering.

Please register in advance so we can reserve seats.

Wheelchair accessible.

Monthly meeting of this team

Looking to reconnect with old friends and/or make new ones? This gathering is a new/old tradition of women coming together to discuss anything and everything while enjoying a cuppa. Meet inside or outdoors on the patio, weather permitting. Open to all Village women (members and volunteers alike). No registration required - just show up!

Wheelchair accessible.

Solo Agers define themselves as older adults who rely upon primarily upon themselves to handle the issues and problems that aging entails. The members of the group define what solo aging means to them--not any one quality or circumstance. Group members offer one another useful resources and approaches to managing life on their own and create a welcoming space to share and receive support for their unique aging experience. Facilitated by NEV Member Kathleen Walsh.

Discussion of the business of the Membership Committee.

Family caregivers will learn how to accomplish activities of daily living, reduce adverse behaviors, and build connections through the use of a social history of their loved one.

Presenter: Tory Thompson from Providence PACE has worked with seniors for over 40 years. As a Recreation Therapist she has worked in memory care and trained staff and families with memory care giving tools and resources.

Note: registration is strongly recommended in case we need to cancel the event or move it online due to inclement weather.

Wheelchair accessible.

This intimate gathering is for newish members (people who joined the Village in the past 2 years) to learn more about the services/opportunities that the Village has to offer, and to find out how to get more engaged in this member-driven program.

Join our welcoming community for shared stories, practical tips, and emotional support as we navigate this illness together. You‘re not alone! Come connect with peers, share challenges, share food and exercise tips, and celebrate successes in a safe space. Learn from others‘ experiences and find motivation to thrive with diabetes. At this first meeting we will discuss topics of interest and when and how we want to meet.

Wheelchair accessible.

Bi-monthly planning meeting for the Village Voice newsletter

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

This presentation is open to anyone interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with NE Village. Registration recommended in case of inclement weather.

This group is open to all Village members and volunteers interested in all things gardening, preserving and cooking.
In addition to discussing our 2026 plans, we will also be finalizing details for our upcoming Seed Swap on 1/31.
We could use a few more folks, so please consider attending this monthly gathering.

Wheelchair accessible.

The office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Info session for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a member of NE Village. No registration required. Please come to the glass door entrance on NE Alameda to get into the conference room. Free parking available in the Church parking lot on NE 58th and on the street.

The group will be discussing "Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering" by Malcolm Gladwell (2024).

Note: The Group is presently at capacity; please contact the Village Manager if you would like to join a different group or form a new group.

Given the situation in the world today, what role can older adults play to address the issues we face? This gathering is a chance for our Village community members who want to come together to talk about what’s happening in the world, share our feelings, thoughts and experiences.

At this first meeting, we will spend a short time brainstorming a list of topic ideas, and then choose one or more to delve into. Examples could range from climate change, the national healthcare system, threats to our democracy to local issues like the Portland City government transition or protection from ICE raids. The hope is to have this gathering on a monthly basis.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a water bottle/beverage if one is desired. Wheelchair accessible.

This group meets monthly in one of our homes. 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.

The movies for discussion are: "Victor, Victoria" (available on Youtube and Amazon Prime), and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."

Registration is required so we‘ll know how many are coming.

Wheelchair accessible.

Looking to reconnect with old friends and/or make new ones? This gathering is a new/old tradition of women coming together to discuss anything and everything while enjoying a cuppa. Meet inside or outdoors on the patio, weather permitting. Open to all Village women (members and volunteers alike). No registration required - just show up!

Wheelchair accessible.

During the winter months, this group will be gathering together for lunch instead of dinner.

Join us at noon for lunch at Petite Provence Boulangerie – Patisserie. Authentic French pastries, desserts, and hearty meals at reasonable prices. Wheelchair accessible. Street parking.

Sign up on Village Calendar by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20.

Please Note: Above lunch date is the fourth Thursday not the third Thursday per usual. Next month we will ‘do lunch’ on the third Thursday.

This training is required for anyone wanting to volunteer for the Village.

NOTE: This group is currently full. Please contact the Village Manager at villagemanager@nevillagepdx.org if you are interested in forming or being a part of a new group. Cooks with Books is for adventuresome cooks who love to explore new recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques. Each meeting is dedicated to a different cookbook. Members bring their dishes to a family-style dinner so that everyone can sample them. Meetings are the fourth Friday of every month from 5:30 -7:30. Dinners are hosted by members in their homes (it is not mandatory to host). Please contact Susan Chandler at rutu59hank@gmail.com for more information.

Monthly meeting of the office volunteer team

This life-saving Balance & Dizziness Workshop reveals why one in four seniors falls each year and teaches you how to identify the hidden causes behind your dizziness or unsteadiness before it‘s too late. You‘ll test your own balance risk level and discover which personalized interventions could restore your confidence and independence, backed by proven results from real patients. Learn how targeted exercises helped one case study achieve 100% recovery in just 8 weeks after 6 months of struggling—proof that you don‘t have to live in fear of falling or losing the active lifestyle you love.

Presenter: Noel Tenoso, physical therapist of over 35 years of experience, Clinical Director of Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center-NE Portland.


Note: registration is strongly recommended in case we need to cancel the event or move it online due to inclement weather.

Wheelchair accessible.

We meet to inspire one another; we share our work, our process and our knowledge of tools and supplies. All crafts and arts are welcome. (Note: our current locale does not allow us to do projects at our meetings.)

Wheelchair accessible.

NOTE: in the case of inclement weather, please check the Events calendar for updates to the schedule.

This forum is hosted by the Village Steering Committee (VSC) and is open to all Village members and volunteers. The VSC will be sharing the 2026-2027 Strategic Priorities, and providing updates. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions, comments and suggestions.

Come swap non-GMO seeds, rhizomes, roots and tubers with other local gardeners. Learn, network and prepare for the gardening season ahead. Envelopes, labels and markers provided. No seeds to share? Come anyway! Starting at 11:15, there will also be a free workshop on "How to Start Seeds and Plan a Vegetable Garden" facilitated by Growing Gardens (no registration required). This event is made possible with generous support from Growing Gardens, Portland Nursery and Garden Fever. FREE and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.