Events

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9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance with Elders in Action at Multnomah County CROPS

A Common Field One Day …. A Field of Honor Forever

Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:30AM – 1:30PM
Troutdale, OR 97060


Elders in Action has been awarded a special grant for a day of service and remembrance for the individuals on United Airlines Flight 93 who became extraordinary heroes before crashing in a common field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. Elders in Action will observe this day by leading a group of volunteers in harvesting a common field at the Multnomah County CROPS farm. The goal of the day is to harvest fresh organic vegetables to go in food boxes for people living in low income circumstances. There will be time set aside for remembrance and reflection about the heroes of 9/11.

Be part of a group of volunteers on a harvesting project at Multnomah County CROPS of , a farm on Multnomah County surplus property that grows fresh, local, and organic produce for hungry Oregon families.

Join us for a day of good ol' fashioned, get-your-hands-dirty-fun to benefit of the Oregon Food Bank and in remembrance of the events of 9/11/01.
Spend time after the project for reflection and recognition about the heroes of 9/11 at McMenamin's Edgefield. Call Elders in Action for more details 503-235-5474 or sign up at Hands On Greater Portland. To download a flyer of the event Clck Here

Sponsoring the event are Elders in Action, Oregon Volunteers, AARP Oregon, and the Corporation for National & Community Service.

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Looking For A Few Good 55+ To Get Elder Friendly

Do you want to change how you look at the world?

Elders in Action is recruiting volunteers for our nationally recognized Elder Friendly® Business Evaluator Program. A training is scheduled for late August. This volunteer role is one of the best ways to help local businesses better serve the older adult. It's flexible, easy, and ideal for someone who likes to shop & explore new businesses.
Please let us know if you or someone you know is interested by calling 503-235-5474 or Click Here to request additional information.

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Join Elders in Action at Portland Nursery

Senior Gardening Day and Elder Day at Apple Tasting

Senior Gardening Day 9000 SE DIVISION • Tuesday • September 14 • 1:00-5:00pm
Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Department, Home Instead and Portland Nursery team up and provide a day of hands-on activities and demonstrations geared especially for the elder gardeners in our community. For more information call Portland Nursery on Division, 503-788-9000.

Elder Day at Apple Tasting 5050 SE STARK • Tuesday • October 12, • 1:00-5:00pm
Fresh Apple and Cider Tasting
Live Music
Special discount coupons
Gardening activity stations
Shopping assistance available

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Portland Sunday Parkways

Opening Our Streets, Connecting Our Communities

NORTHWEST September 26, 2010

Portland Sunday Parkways closes down several miles of road in Portland neighborhoods and opens them up for walkers, bicyclists, runners, seniors, adults, and children to enjoy traffic-free streets filled with physical activities, food, performers, and surprises.

There are SO many opportunities to be a part of Portland Sunday Parkways! Click here to find out what is happening this month.