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Where: Main City Park - Coho Pavilion, 219 S Main St, Gresham [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Join UpRiver Village Steering Council members, city representatives, new UpRiver Village members and volunteers and guests for our Launch Party Tuesday, July 1 at 1 pm at Main City Park in Gresham. We are celebrating becoming fully operational and able to fill member service requests. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, snacks and drinks, and video interviews. We hope you will join us to celebrate!

Tuesday Happy Hour - In Person, Indoors

Hosted by Rivers East Village

Where: Jay’s Bar & Grill, 11595 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley,OR 97086 (North of Clackamas Town Center). [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

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

Description: This is a new location for Rivers East. It features a Happy Hour Menu and outdoor patio. Good parking both in front and behind the restaurant.

Rivers East villagers look forward to getting together to catch up with friends, meet some new neighbors, and just hang out for an hour or so.

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

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS0. Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

UpRiver Monthly Coffee Gathering

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Location: Jazzy Bagels, 5 E Powell Blvd, Gresham 97030 [Click on this event for a Google Map of location.]

Registration Required by July 2nd. Please let us know if you wish to attend by filling out the Contact Form on our website. [Click on this event for a link to the UpRiver Village Contact Form page where one can register.]

Description: Meet other friendly seniors and enjoy each other‘s company.

First Friday Coffee Klatsch In Person, Indoors NO VILLAGE AT THE FALLS FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE KLATSCH TODAY - 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY.

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.

Description: Come see old friends and make new ones! Need more information about Village at the Falls? Then this is the place! All are welcome! Free coffee and pastries provided by Village at the Falls. Hope to see you there.

TAKING A SUMMER BREAK! SESSIONS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER. SEE YOU THEN!

Age Cafe - Viva Village - In Person, Indoors

When: First Friday of each Month - RESUMING IN SEPTEMBER 2025

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR Click on this event for a Google Map of event location.

Registration Required: Registration is available a month ahead on the library’s website. Click here or check the Viva Village calendar for the registration link. [Click on this event for the registration link options.]

Description: Join the conversation! Small group conversations with friends, neighbors and other members of our community. There is a new thought-provoking topic of interest to older adults each session.

Age Café is co-sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton Commission on Aging (BCOA) and Washington County Disability, Aging and Veterans Services (DAVS)..

Social Hour in the Park - Every Friday NO SOCIAL HOUR TODAY BECAUSE OF THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY

Bring your favorite beverage to Gabriel Park on Friday afternoon at 4:00 for a casual social hour in the park.

Location: We gather by the trees where SW Nevada Street dead-ends into SW 37th Avenue. Park on the street. There is an entrance to the park on a paved walkway. We will be in a quiet spot easily visible from the street - with plenty of shade. [Click on this event for a Google Map to the Gabriel Park location.]

Bring a folding chair, drink, and snack and join the conversation! Dress for the weather!

In case of rain, we will meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd (at Garden Home Road).

UpRiver Village Walking Group (Weather Permitting - see info below)

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Main City Park, 219 S Main Ave, Gresham. Meet at Main City Park (E Powell Blvd and S Main Ave.) Park at the back, furthest from Powell Blvd and closest to the Springwater Trail. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the location.]

Registration: Please see Weather Information (below) or click on this event for more information.

Description: Walk the Springwater Trail for approx 2 miles (total). All flat and paved trails. You can turn back at any time if desired. Friendly dogs are welcome.

Weather Information: If weather is iffy, please check the Events page of our website [Click on this event for the UpRiver Events page link] the morning of the walk. We will post cancellations there.

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 - Indoors, In person

Where: St. Luke Lutheran Church‘s Shalom House, 4545 SW California St. (off SW. 45th Ave) Portland OR [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.] Park in the church parking lot near the House.

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!

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

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS0. Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

Rainy Day Village Coffee Club - Hosted by Rainy Day Village

Where: Wild Grocery & Cafe, 298 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR [Click on this link for a Google map to the event location.]

Description: Growing a community of friends. All Members, Volunteers (and friends) are welcome.

RWV Current Events Discussion Group - In person, Indoors

When: Meets the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.

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 group discussion; bring your suggestions. Any subject from world events, state & city and neighborhood issues, Drop in, try us out! All welcome!

Social Hour in the Park - Every Friday

Bring your favorite beverage to Gabriel Park on Friday afternoon at 4:00 for a casual social hour in the park.

Location: We gather by the trees where SW Nevada Street dead-ends into SW 37th Avenue. Park on the street. There is an entrance to the park on a paved walkway. We will be in a quiet spot easily visible from the street - with plenty of shade. [Click on this event for a Google Map to the Gabriel Park location.]

Bring a folding chair, drink, and snack and join the conversation! Dress for the weather!

In case of rain, we will meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd (at Garden Home Road).

Where: Sellwood Park, SE 7th Ave and SE Miller St, Portland OR 97202 [Click on this event for a map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Admission is FREE, family-friendly, and open to all!

Join Villagers and Housecall Providers in the second annual: "A Community Day in the Park," previously known as "Toss for a Cause."

The event features a family-friendly sports game field, live entertainment, food carts, a beer garden, and countless opportunities to connect with neighbors and like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference—all while having fun! Guests can also explore Nonprofit Row where tournament participants will showcase their services and share ways to get involved in strengthening our community.

Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are the heart of the event! Last year, our incredible volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the event’s success—from setting up and managing activities to welcoming guests and supporting nonprofit partners. Volunteers are needed for tabling (individual Villages and/or VNW), corn hole players, and volunteers to help Housecall Providers set up and take down. To volunteer, please email [email protected].

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.

Viva Village Forum - In Person, Indoors THE FORUM WILL BE TAKING A SUMMER BREAK AND WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER

Where: First United Methodist Church, 12555 SW 4th Street, Beaverton [Click on this event for a Google map of event location.]

RSVP Recommended: Register on the Viva Village website via link, contact the Viva Village office: 503-746-5082, or send an email message to: [email protected] [Click on this event for the event registration and Viva Village email links.]

Description: As you age, changes in balance, strength and overall health may increase your risk of falling. Noel Leonard, doctor of Physical Medicine at Providence St. Vincent Rehab, will discuss factors that contribute to fall, strategies to help keep yourself safe, and ways to prevent falls. You will receive a free mobility kit.

No charge. Refreshments served.

In-Person Monthly Coffee Hour - Indoors, In-person

Hosted by Village Without Walls

Where: Insomnia Coffee - Reed‘s Crossing, 7665 SE Blanton Street, Hillsboro OR 97123 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Village Without Walls is mixing things up and holding the monthly coffees at different locations! Informal social gathering on the third Tuesday of each month. A great way to get acquainted and visit with fellow members and volunteers. Not a Villager? Drop by to meet us. Everyone welcome!

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS0. Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

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.

Happy Hour - Indoors/outdoors, In person

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Troutdale Station Food Carts, 151 SW 257th Dr, Troutdale OR 97060 [Click on this event for a map of the event location.]

Registration Required: Please for this event by filling out the Contact Form
on our website. [Click on this event for the registration link.]

Description: UpRiver Village invites you to buy a beverage and tasty treat at this great location, then meet and converse with other area seniors! This is strictly a social event, no agenda, but UpRiver Village leadership will be available to answer your questions about membership, volunteering and our progress toward being fully open to serve seniors.

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

Movie this Month: Chinese Couplets (2015)

Description: A Mother-Daughter’s Journey of Discovery. Part memoir, part history, part investigation, Chinese Couplets spans two centuries, three countries and four generations of women in this intimate story that reveals the impact of America‘s Chinese Exclusion Acts on filmmaker Felicia Lowe‘s family.

Lowe offers a nuanced, engaging approach to the debate that details the long-term, multi-generational effects of ethnically motivated immigration policies while imparting a cautionary tale of living with cultural pluralism in the 21st century.

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 movies and the trailers,
and the link to the Kanopy Zoom movie discussion, click on this event.

RWV Picnic Potluck - Outdoors, In-Person

Where: Council Crest Park, 1120 SW Council Crest Drive, Portland 97201 [Click on this link to see location of the picnic potluck in Google Maps.]

No Registration required.

Description: Breathless views of the city and the mountains! Everyone welcome! Bring a comfortable chair and food to share along with your own plate, utensils, and beverage. For those who are gluten free or vegan, an ingredients list is appreciated for shared food.

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.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Join Village at the Falls villagers on the Third Thursday of each month for food, drinks and discussion. All are welcome. Look for an inside table; but just in case, dress for the weather! Look for the Village at the Falls sign. Hope you can make it!

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

Location this Friday: LJ’s Café, 6400 SE Lake Rd #101, Milwaukie 97222
[Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Optional: Register to receive a reminder the day before or in case of a change in plans by sending an email message to: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for a link to the optional email registration.]

Description: New to Rivers East, opened in 2023. The food looks good. There’s lots of parking and tables inside and out.

If you‘ve never been to one of our monthly coffee events, maybe now‘s the time to try it - we love seeing both regular guests and meeting new friends and neighbors.

RWV Art Club

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.)

Description: Art Club will be a little different in June. Nancy Brown will be doing a collage demo. She’ll have materials for you to use and you can bring some of your own too (image, photos, papers, etc). Please bring your own scissors.

If you don’t want to do collage, feel free to bring your own craft and
enjoy the group anyway.

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

Social Hour in the Park - Every Friday

Bring your favorite beverage to Gabriel Park on Friday afternoon at 4:00 for a casual social hour in the park.

Location: We gather by the trees where SW Nevada Street dead-ends into SW 37th Avenue. Park on the street. There is an entrance to the park on a paved walkway. We will be in a quiet spot easily visible from the street - with plenty of shade. [Click on this event for a Google Map to the Gabriel Park location.]

Bring a folding chair, drink, and snack and join the conversation! Dress for the weather!

In case of rain, we will meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd (at Garden Home Road).

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

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

Registration Requested: Please let us know if you wish to attend by filling out the Contact Form on the UpRiver Village website. [Click on this event for the link to the website Contact Form.]

Description: Come join Steering Council Chair Jane for UpRiver Villager’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 Village leaders will answer questions about UpRiver Village’s progress toward opening. PLEASE BRING A FRIEND!

Online Viva Village Book Club - via Zoom

This month’s selection is: James, by Percival Everett

RSVP Required: To receive the Zoom meeting link, send an email message to Viva Village at: [email protected] or call 503-746-5082. [Click on this event for email address link.]

Description: "James is a novel by author Percival Everett published by Doubleday in 2024. The novel is a re-imagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain but told from the perspective of Huckleberry‘s friend on his travels, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The novel won the 2024 Kirkus Prize, the National Book Award for Fiction, and the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction."

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

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS0. Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

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 an email reminder the day before - or to let you know if our plans change. Send an email message to: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for the email link.]

Description: Do you like playing games? Do you like pizza? Do you like free drinks? Rivers East has it all at their Game Day event at Round Table Pizza.

If you have a game you enjoy playing then please bring it to share with the group. Even if you don‘t normally play games, there will be something for everyone - simple, quick and fun games, or some that are a bit more challenging. Plus, good conversation with folks you might not see often or even have known before this.

RWV Current Events Discussion Group - In person, Indoors

When: Meets the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.

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 group discussion; bring your suggestions. Any subject from world events, state & city and neighborhood issues, Drop in, try us out! All welcome!

Social Hour in the Park - Every Friday

Bring your favorite beverage to Gabriel Park on Friday afternoon at 4:00 for a casual social hour in the park.

Location: We gather by the trees where SW Nevada Street dead-ends into SW 37th Avenue. Park on the street. There is an entrance to the park on a paved walkway. We will be in a quiet spot easily visible from the street - with plenty of shade. [Click on this event for a Google Map to the Gabriel Park location.]

Bring a folding chair, drink, and snack and join the conversation! Dress for the weather!

In case of rain, we will meet at the Old Market Pub, 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd (at Garden Home Road).

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: Please RSVP by calling 503-746-5082 or sending an email message to: [email protected] [Click on this event for link to RSVP email address.]

Description: Conversation and coffee with Beaverton-area villagers at the Market of Choice in Timberland Town Center.

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 Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

When: Wednesdays starting at 10 AM. NO WOMEN‘S COFFEE TODAY - THE SENIOR CENTER MEETING LOCATION IS CLOSED FROM JULY 26 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2025.

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.

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.]

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS0. Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]