Viva Village Governing Council Meeting
 Meet the Governing Council members and take a look behind the scenes at how Viva Village works. Volunteers and members are welcome to attend. Contact the office a few days ahead for the Zoom link. vivavillageor@gmail.com
Next Governing Council meeting: Monday, June 7. 10 am–noon
Notes of Governing Council meetings are available on our website.
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VIVA VILLAGE CORNER
 Shared by member/volunteer Sally Mundt the Adelman Peony Gardens (5690 Brookdale Rd. NE, Salem 97305) is open (9 am–6 pm) through June 13. This upcoming weekend, June 5 and 6, is "Bring Grandma" weekend—Grandma gets a free bouquet of 4 peony blooms! Admission is free to the display garden and farm.
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AARP free online webinar. As part of AARP's 2021 "Aging Well" series, Viva Village member Jeanette Leardi presents: “What’s Age Got to Do with It? Busting the Myths About Getting Older,” June 23, 2–3:30 pm.  Drawing from the latest scientific research, this engaging presentation will help you discover what aging is –– and what it isn’t. Click HERE to register.
Jeanette is a writer, editor, and community educator with a special interest in older adult empowerment.
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 CROSS–VILLAGE EVENTS (RSVP to the sponsoring Village)
Events for members and volunteers of all Villages in Villages NW
Click HERE for more details
TED Talks. every Monday, 1 pm. Each week a short video is chosen for viewing and discussion. Contact info@wllovillage.org for the Zoom information.
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Rivers East Village
Learn to Lawn Bowl. Sunday, June 6, 4:30–6 pm. A free introductory lesson in Lawn Bowling, an outdoor event in Westmoreland Park. Registration is required. Visit Rivers East’s website for details and to RSVP. For more information, contact 971-808-2340 or info@riverseastvillage.org.
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River West Village
Salon: Emergency Preparedness. Wednesday, June 9, 12:30–1:30 pm. In-Person and Outside: Get Ready to Help your Family and Neighbors. Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road. Patrick Murphy of Ashcreek/Crestwood Neighborhood Emergency Team will talk to us about Emergency Preparedness. Bring your questions and a chair.
Meet at the Garden Home Recreation Center under the covered area by the field. When you turn into the Center’s parking lot, turn right and park near the field.
Kanopy Movie Discussion Group. Thursday, June 17, 10 am. This month's movie is Colette. Click HERE for a brief summary. Watch the movie at your convenience. Then join us for discussion. Bring your comments and insights. Contact River West Village for the Zoom link: info@riverwestvillage.org or call (971) 266-3187.
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Village Without Walls
Great Decisions Discussions Group: Israel and Palestinian Crisis. Saturday, June 12, 10 am–noon. Village Without Walls invites you to join for a lively discussion on current events. Feel free to participate in the discussion, or just listen as they discuss each week's topic. When it’s time for this event, please click HERE for the Zoom link.
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Eastside Village
Happy Hour with Artistic Flair. Thursday, June 17, 4–5 pm. “Fabric, thread, and sometimes beads: Quilts beyond your imagination.” Peg Farrell has attended the Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara for nearly 15 years. She will share photos of some of the amazing, award-winning quilts. When it’s time, click HERE to join the conversation.
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North Star Village
Portland Bridges Trivia Bingo on Zoom. Wednesday, June 30, 1:30–2:30 pm. Better than Bingo! Better than Trivia! It’s Trivia Bingo! Have fun and learn all about Portland’s bridges. RSVP to lizkennedy@wscribe.com for the Zoom invitation and your own personal Trivia Bingo card.
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Trojan Park
Rainier, Oregon — along the Columbia River
To view more from Yongkie's and Pokie's recent visit,
click HERE or on the photo
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Office Hours
Mon–Thurs: 10 am–4 pm
Fri: 10 am–1 pm
Phone
503-746-5082
Please leave a message.
Office volunteers are working from home. Your call will be returned as soon as possible from the volunteer's home phone.
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Service Request Email
General Email
Website
Office Address
4905 SW Griffith Drive #104
Beaverton OR 97005
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Viva Village is a member of Villages NW nonprofit Hub & Spoke Network
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Saturday, June 5. 9:30 am
Martha McJacobs from Life by Design guides participants through exercises and discussions focused on using meditation techniques to reduce stress.
Wednesday, June 9. 5 pm
The book selection for July is 
