Cybersecurity (virtual) class
Date: Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 PM
Location: Via Google Meet
Ryan Bowers is an Operational Technology/ Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Specialist. He has 15 years experience working in various capacities within the Energy Sector, Industrial Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Logistics and the Aerospace Industry. He has worked with companies such as Amazon, EnergySec, FXI, Ran-Tech Engineering, SpaceX, Bell Helicopters, Coca-Cola and the Department of Defense.
His presentation will address spam, updates on security software, multi-factored authentication, pass phrases, robocalls (don't answer; don't argue or explain) and recent topics that are prevalent and plaguing the cyber security community, free anti-virus or security software and online training for security awareness. RSVP REQUIRED BY TUE, OCT 1 AT CONTACT@UPRIVERVILLAGE.ORG SINCE WE WILL NEED TO EMAIL YOU A LINK FOR THIS ZOOM CLASS.
Vote Forward Letter Writing
Date: Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Location: Gresham Natural Grocers 407 NW Burnside Rd
Website: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store/portland-area-gresham
Join us for socializing and personalizing letters to voters in swing states every 2nd and 4th Wed until Election Day.
The Vote Forward campaign has supplied us with pre-printed letters, envelopes and stamps. We will add a sentence or two letting the recipient know why voting is important to us. Many of us will be ordering lunch. Please BRING A FRIENDA and join us for this extremely important effort!
The Art of Dying Well book discussion 1st of 2 sessions
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 PM
Location: Home of Don and Linda Neal in Gresham
Website: http://www.katybutler.com/author/the-art-of-dying-well/
Join Linda Neal, retired hospice nurse, for an introduction to explore the concept of a good death based on the book The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. The thought provoking book offers guidance, real life stories, and practical advice to empower us to engage with death in a more meaningful and compassionate way.
This class is helpful for all ages, including those of us caring for aging parents. The book and discussion will include informed choices and options for medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments.
This free class will meet for two sessions as a book review and overview of legacy letter writing. If enough interest is shown, a longer five-week series will be held in 2025.
PLEASE RSVP BY OCT 7 at contact@uprivervillage.org or call 503-489-8813. Space is limited to 12.
You will get much more out of the discussion if you read the book.
This will be at the home of Don and Linda Neal. The address will be given when you register.
Watercolor Painting Class
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Location: 4125 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, 2nd floor community room at Powell Vista Manor
Have you ever wanted to try painting with
watercolors, but were not sure how to start?
COME PLAY IN THE WATER WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR, BARB SELINER!
Do not worry about what to bring. She'll have all the supplies you will need.
In the class you will learn about the bare essentials you need to get started, where to find them and how to select what you need without putting much of a dent in your wallet; also the different ways to get the paint out of the paint pallet and onto the paper. You will have time to practice with the paint. By the end of the class you will have a painting you create to take home with you.
Watercolorist Barbara Seliner will be your instructor. She is a past president of North Clackamas Arts Guild, has won many ribbons for her paintings including first and second place as well as Judges Choice and People
Choice Awards and has sold her paintings through Art Shows and business venues. In her previous life she was a Learning Specialist.
PLEASE BRING $20 CASH TO COVER THE COST OF SUPPLIES AND YOUR INSTRUCTOR'S TIME FOR THIS TWO-HOUR CLASS. RSVP FOR YOURSELF AND A FRIEND BY MON, OCT 9 at contact@uprivervillage.org. Class size is limited so sign up early.
Banned Book Club: To Kill a Mockingbird
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Location: Home of DeAnne Warner
Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
The second meeting of our Banned Book Club will discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee at the home of our host DeAnne Warner. RSVP REQUIRED BY OCT 16. BRING A FRIEND! You will get much more out of the discussion if you read the book before attending. You will be given DeAnne's address when you RSVP.
UpRiver Village Monthly Pizza Get Together
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Flying Pie Pizzeria, 1600 NW Fairview Dr, Gresham
Website: https://www.flying-pie.com/locations/gresham/
Come join Steering Council Chair Jane for UpRiver Village'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 we will answer questions about UpRiver Village's progress toward opening. PLEASE BRING A FRIEND!
Vote Forward Letter Writing
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Location: Gresham Natural Grocers 407 NW Burnside Rd
Website: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store/portland-area-gresham
Join us for socializing and personalizing letters to voters in swing states every 2nd and 4th Wed until Election Day.
The Vote Forward campaign has supplied us with pre-printed letters, envelopes and stamps. We will add a sentence or two letting the recipient know why voting is important to us. Many of us will be ordering lunch. Please BRING A FRIEND and join us for this extremely important effort!
Information table at Wood Village Pumpkin Fest
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Location: Donald L. Robertson City Park 24300 NE Halsey St Wood Village, OR 97060
Website: https://www.woodvillageor.gov/calendar-events/pumpkinfest/
UpRiver Village will have an information table at the Wood Village Pumpkin Fest - Halloween family fun for all!
The Art of Dying Well book discussion 2nd of 2 sessions
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 PM
Location: Home of Don and Linda Neal in Gresham
Website: http://www.katybutler.com/author/the-art-of-dying-well/
Second in a series of two discussions. Join Linda Neal, retired hospice nurse, for an introduction to explore the concept of a good death based on the book The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. The thought provoking book offers guidance, real life stories, and practical advice to empower us to engage with death in a more meaningful and compassionate way.
This class is helpful for all ages, including those of us caring for aging parents. The book and discussion will include informed choices and options for medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments.
This free class will meet for two weeks as a book review and overview of legacy letter writing. If enough interest is shown, a longer five-week series will be held in 2025.
RSVP BY OCT 7 at contact@uprivervillage.org or call 503-489-8813. Space is limited to 12.
You will get much more out of the discussion if you read the book.
This will be at the home of Don and Linda Neal. The address will be given when you register.
Asset Preservation and Estate Planning Seminar
Date: Monday, November 04, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Location: American Family Estate Preservation Corporation Northwest, 1355 SE 282nd Ave, Gresham, 97080
Website: https://www.afepinw.com/
This valuable presentation will focus on five common estate planning strategies to help the average American pass assets on to loved ones privately and immediately by avoiding probate. This is especially important if Medicaid will be paying for your assisted care in the future.
Aug 25, 2024 - Information Table at Fairview Sunday Market
This was a great opportunity to meet the UpRiver Village Team. We host these tables in different areas so check for the next one near you on the events section.
July 24 - Happy hour at Troutdale Station
"Thank you" to all who joined us for our first Happy Hour! We had a great time, exchanged more ideas and gathered much needed and very appreciated donations to help us get rolling toward opening our doors for business!
May 23 - Coffee social at Neo in Rockwood Market Hall 
UpRiver Village met for our first Coffee Social at ROCKWOOD MARKET HALL. We grabbed a big table in the open market area and discussed, among other things, the pros and cons of long term care insurance.
Friday, September 27, 2024 - Presentation by Mt. Hood Hospice
Oregon Trail Room at Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Presentation: Immune Support 101
Gresham Natural Grocers, 407 NW Burnside Rd
Monday, September 16, 2024 - UpRiver Village Monthly Pizza Get Together
Flying Pie Pizzeria Gresham
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Banned Book Club
DeAnne's home in Troutdale
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - Vote Forward Letter Writing
Gresham Natural Grocers, 407 NW Burnside Rd
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Vote Forward Letter Writing
Gresham Black Bear Diner
Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Information Table at Fairview Sunday Market
Fairview Food Plaza 22320 NE Halsey
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Presentation: Digestive Health
Gresham Natural Grocers, 407 NW Burnside Road
Tuesday, August 06, 2024 - Presentation by End of Life Oregon
Springwater Trail Room of Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Presentation: Nutrition to Combat Inflammation
Natural Grocers Gresham, 407 NW Burnside Rd Gresham
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Social - Happy Hour
TROUTDALE STATION FOOD CARTS
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - Information Table at Fairview Sunday Market
Fairview Food Plaza 22320 NE Halsey
Friday, July 19, 2024 - Information Table at Wood Village Nite Out
Wood Village Baptist Church 23601 NE Arata Road
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - Presentation Nutritional Health Coach
Gresham Natural Grocers
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Coffee Social
ROCKWOOD MARKET HALL NEO CAFE