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Welcome to Lifelong Learning at
Friendly House
Welcome to Lifelong Learning at Friendly House! We are very happy to
be able to offer these exciting lectures, activities and trips.
In effort to bring Lifelong Learners the highest quality programming, we
rely on dedicated volunteers and Friendly House staff members. The
fees we collect from participants support this continued endeavor. We
thank you for your ongoing support and appreciate your feedback. If you
are interested in volunteering with Lifelong Learning at Friendly House,
please contact us at 503-228-4391.
It is the policy of Friendly House, Inc. to treat all people with dignity and
respect. The agency prohibits discrimination based upon race, sex,
religion, creed, color, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service, veteran
status, housing status, familial status, source of income, political
affiliation, union affiliation, physical disability, mental disability or other
protected status in accordance with applicable law. In addition, we shall
not discriminate against minority-owned, women-owned or emerging
small business.
January Featured Event Page 4
January Lifelong Learning Page 6
February Lifelong Learning Page 8
March Lifelong Learning Page 9
Exercise Classes Page 10
Kids Classes Page 11
Ongoing Events Page 12
Friendly House in the Pearl Page 13
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As of January 1, 2015, Friendly House will
take over the Zimmerman
Community Center and re-invent it as
“Friendly House in the Pearl”. Located in
The Ramona, Friendly House in the Pearl
will bring a much needed community
center to the families and individuals
residing in the Pearl District. As this
neighborhood is positioned for
massive growth over the next ten years, Friendly House in the Pearl
will bring neighbors together through extensive community-building
efforts. It will offer high quality activities, educational programming, and
a meeting space for Portlanders to connect and thrive.
Join us for our grand opening open house on Saturday, January
31, 2015. Fun and treats for the whole family and featuring a
performance by Red Yarn
Open House – 12- 3 PM.
1542 Northwest 14th Avenue (NW 14th & Quimby).
We are pleased to announce
Friendly House In the Pearl!
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January Featured Event:
Justice in Oregon: The Case for
Public Safety
Monday, January 13th
7-8:30 PM
Friendly House
Suggested donation $5.00
Cassandra Villanueva and Alison Kavanagh from the Partnership for
Safety and Justice will be holding a talk at Friendly House called "Justice
in Oregon: The Case for Needed Changes". It starts with examining
mass incarceration in broad strokes, then focuses in on Oregon and
what the Partnership for Safety and Justice believes needs to be done to
create safer communities and a more fair, effective, and humane public
safety system. Please join us in considering the grave errors in our
state's justice system, and in re-imagining public safety in Oregon.
About the Partnership for Safety and Justice
The Partnership for Safety and Justice strives to ensure Oregon’s
approach to public safety is based on the principles of safety, prevention,
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accountability, healing, rehabilitation, and justice. They believe it is time
for a more effective and fiscally responsible approach to public safety –
an approach that focuses on prevention, curbs the unsustainable growth
of our prison system, invests in evidence-based programs that are
proven to reduce crime and save money, and strengthens support
systems and services for crime survivors. They maintain that crime and
public safety are complicated social issues and we need smart solutions
not oversimplified approaches promoted by fear or frustration.
About Cassandra Villanueva
Cassandra re-joined Partnership for Safety and Justice staff as the
Director of Organizing and Advocacy in early 2012 after serving
previous roles within PSJ over the last decade. Her in-depth experience
as former staff, board member and youth coalition partner exemplifies
her long-standing commitment and dedication to the mission and values
of PSJ. Otherwise, Cassandra has worked for Service Employees
International Union (SEIU), National Council of La Raza (NCLR), Salem-
Keizer Coalition for Equality, Mano
a Mano Family Center, CAUSA
Immigrant Rights Coalition, Pineros
y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste
(PCUN), Voz Hispana and the
Oregon State Legislature. She is
also the chair of the board at
McKenzie River Gathering (MRG)
Foundation.
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January Lifelong Learning
Hoagy Charmichael
January 14, 2015
1:30 PM
Friendly House
$7.00 members. $9.00 everyone else
Hoagy Carmichael life reads like a script from a movie. His career path
was to be a lawyer but he gives it up to be a musician. He performed
with such greats as Benny Goodman and the Dorsey Brothers,
hobnobbed with Gershwin, and Fred Astaire, appeared in films with
Gary Grant and Humphrey Bogart. Along the way, he found time to
compose such great songs as “Stardust” and “Georgia on My Mind.”
From his days as a jazz performer to his work in Hollywood, the life
Rare Book Room: Pacific NW Collection
January 13, 2015
1:30 PM
Lobby of Central Library (801 Southwest 10th Avenue)
$7.00 members. $9.00 everyone else
Pacific Northwest collection include s17th-century travel accounts; most
of the published historic titles on the overland and maritime exploration
of Oregon; original photographs, souvenirs, books and official records of
the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905; rare materials on
Timberline Lodge; and a perfect copy of the first novel published in
Oregon, Abigail Scott Duniway's Captain Gray's Company (1859). After
Lifelong Learning - register online or call to register or for
more information. Preregistration is not required for all
sessions but is encouraged.
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Update on ISIS
January 23, 2014
1:00 PM
Friendly House
$7.00 members, $9 everyone else
Presented by Dr. Peter Bechtold. Dr. Peter Bechtold is an award winning
professor of 11,000+ US government employees (State
Department, DOD, Commerce, CIA, FBI, USAID, USIA) and former
Director, Middle East Studies Center at PSU. He has appeared as a
Middle East expert on MacNeil Lehrer, PBS, CNN, NPR & overseas radio.
He has conducted field research
in 25 Middle East countries and is fluent in four Arabic dialects, classical
Arabic, German, and French.
Town Hall Meeting
January 24, 2014
2:00 PM
Friendly House—Keeston Room
Representative Mitch Greenlick and Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
will speak with constituents about the upcoming legislative session.
Saturday Collage Studio at Friendly House
January 17th or January 31st
10:30 AM—12:00 PM
Friendly House
$18
Come to the Collage Studio, a
community space which allows
room for you to work on an existing
project or choose one of Theresa Weil’s collage assemblage projects to
create. You may want to create a bird, face or flower collage assemblage
art piece. Teaching artist, Theresa Weil, provides individual art coaching
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Athletic Mind Attitude Institute
February 4th, 2015
1:00 PM
Friendly House
$7.00 members. $9.00 everyone else
Monty Cartwright will be here to talk about his book Aging, Health and
the Athletic Mind Attitude. To share sport transference principles in
meeting the challenges of cancer, chronic illness, and aging. Monty
Cartwright is professor emeritus at Southern Oregon University, Hall of
Fame coach and cancer survivor.
Senior Housing 101 What kind of home is appropriate and when? Tuesday, February 24th 1:30 PM There are lots of terms floating around out there: senior independent housing, low income housing, nursing home, assisted living and adult care home. Understanding which type of housing is appropriate and when can be confusing. In this presentation, you will learn: The difference between senior housing and licensed care When licensed care is appropriate What type of care you need Resident rights inside licensed care-settings Specific information for LGBT consumers Presentation by Deputy State Ombudsman - Multnomah County, David Berger. David serves as the Deputy Long Term Care Ombudsman in
February Lifelong Learning
in this small group hands on studio.
Please bring your own recommended supplies listed here:
4” X 4 “x 1” canvas, old wooden bowl, good scissors, paint brush,
acrylic paints, assorted decorative papers, Golden brand matte
medium, buttons and found objects like old jewelry etc.
Go to www.tweil.com to see Theresa’s work and workshops.
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March Lifelong Learning
Multnomah County and works to ensure resident rights and quality of care in licensed care facilities.
Nat King Cole
February 25, 2015
1:30 PM
Friendly House
$7.00 members. $9.00 everyone else
Presented by Gordon Neal Herman. Description.
Nat King Cole, son of a preacher, began his career
as a jazz pianist leading a respected trio in the
1930s. In the 40s, his singing out -hined his piano playing as he rose to
fame as a pop star. He became a trailblazer in the 50s when he hosted
the first national TV show by a black artist. From jazz pianist to pop star,
this presentation will trace Nat King Cole’s career in music and video.
Rare Book Room: Children’s Literature Collection
March 10th, 2015
1:30 PM
Lobby of Central Library (801 Southwest 10th Avenue)
$7.00 members. $9.00 everyone else
The children's literature collection is devoted to 18th- through 20th-
century books and contains first editions of Little Women; L. Frank
Baum's Ozbooks; materials inscribed by important
authors and illustrators, such as Tasha Tudor; and Beatrix Potter's
scarce first illustrated book, A Happy Pair, held in only a dozen public
collections worldwide. After viewing the collection, we will head across
the street to St. Cupcake for a sweet treat and chat.
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Exercise Classes
Easy Exercise - Monday and Wednesday at 10-11 AM. $5.00
A student lead class using a combination of low impact exercise,
weights, and simple dance to increase strength and flexibility.
Senior Beginning Chair Yoga - Tuesdays at 10-11 AM & 11:15-12:15.
$5.00
This is a beginning level Senior Chair yoga class appropriate for people
of all fitness levels. Come explore how yoga can help improve posture,
balance, core strength, and flexibility. This class will be mostly standing
and seated-in-a-chair exercises.
Senior Advanced Yoga - Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM. $5.00. Instructor ap-
proval required.
This is an intermediate/advanced Yoga class for students who have ex-
perience doing Yoga with or without the chair. Students should be able
to get up and down off the floor easily and should feel comfortable do-
ing poses seated on the floor etc.
Better Bones - Monday and Thursday at 10 AM. $4.00 for members,
$5.00 for non-members. Punches: 11 for 10. Open to any age. An ongo-
ing fitness class specifically designed for individuals with osteoporosis.
Work to your own ability.
Move It - Monday at 11:15 AM and Wednesday at 11:00 AM. $5.00 sug-
gested donation
Feldenkrais - Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM. Members: $10 drop in; $24 for 3
classes (payable to instructor by cash or check).
No prior experience necessary; all levels welcome. Wear loose, comfort-
able clothing, and bring a blanket to lie on the floor.
Stroller Strides
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM
FIT4MOM Cedar Mill offers Stroller Strides and Body Back at Friendly
House. Contact FIT4MOM for more information. (503) 941-8227
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Classes for Kids Kids Yoga
Jan 14 – March 11
Session I Ages 5 – 7 Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:15
Session II Ages 8 - 11 Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15
Friendly House Members $75.00
Reduced/Free Lunch Rate $65.00
Non-members $80.00 (So join Friendly House today!)
Kids Painting: Painting with Blanca Plata at Friendly House
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15
January 20th-March 10
Friendly House Member - $75.00
Reduced/Free Lunch Rate - $65.00
Non-members $85.00 (So join Friendly House today!)
Music Together
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning sessions.
Contact Music Together for more information or to register:(503) 236-
4304.
Rocker Chixx Choir Winter/Spring 2015 Session
Mondays January 26th through April 27th. 5:30 PM—
6:30 PM
Saturday, May 2nd 12 PM, Dress Rehearsal
May Performance TBD. No rehearsal on PPS holidays.
Women & Girls: Ages 8 (Grade 3) – 108
An awesome group of women and girls singing rock,
pop, soul, blues, alternative & Americana. We’ll be singing in 2-3 part
harmonies with soloing opportunities and finish with an early May public
performance. All levels welcome. No audition or experience necessary.
For fees & registration information Contact Director Teri Untalan at:
Registration Deadline: January 20th.
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Friendly House in the Pearl
Activities
1542 Northwest 14th Avenue (NW 14th & Quimby).
Indoor Toddler Playtime -
Tuesday and Thursdays 10-11:30
AM Beginning January 13th, 2015.
First time is free. $5.00 drop-in
per family or $30 for the month.
Provides opportunities for
children to socialize in a group
setting; make friends; play in a
large, open, dry space and to
experiment with new and
different toys. Toddlers with
parents/ caregivers.
More to come in the Pearl! What would you like to see happening at
Friendly House in the Pearl? We want to hear from you!
Ongoing Events
Current Events Discussion Group
4th Tuesday of every month (1/27, 2/24, 3/24)
7:00 PM
Friendly House
No Charge-Donations Encouraged
Moderator Matthew Carlson will host a community Current Events
Discussion Group. Come and discuss international, national, and local
news and help foster intelligent citizen participation in our community.
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Fees and Fee Assistance
Membership is not required to attend our classes, but a discount is
available for members of Friendly House Community Recreation and
Education Program. All fees are due at registration. Friendly House is
able to offer partial fee reduction for some classes. We regret that we
cannot offer this benefit for catered or ticketed events or class
materials fees. Interested participants should contact Denise at Friendly
House to pick up a scholarship application or speak with a staff member
for more information. [email protected]
Class Cancellations
Program fees are non-refundable. A credit is offered when Friendly
House cancels the program, you have a documented medical reason or
jury duty, or you give us e-mail or phone notice of cancellation two
weeks prior to the first session of the class. Regrettably. Friendly House
is unable to offer a medical or other exception for any programs
involving a third party payment, such as ticketed items and day tours.
These are non-refundable after the closing date is listed in the class
description.
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Who We Are:
Friendly House was founded in 1930 at the height of the Great
Depression. We have evolved to meet the needs in our community,
enriching the quality of life for all, regardless of income, age or
background. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit with 85 years of experience
bringing people together to help each other. All of our services are free
or offered on a sliding scale so they are accessible to everyone.
Children’s Programs:
Playgroup – for children 0-3 and their caregivers.
Preschool – a safe nurturing environment for children 3-years.
After School – affordable care for school-age children.
Summer Programming – school-age summer day camp and preschool
kindergarten readiness.
Project Return - integration into our programs for children whose
families are experiencing homelessness.
Community Services:
Senior – Helps seniors live independently through advocacy & case
management.
Information and Referral – Provides information & support to
community members experiencing hardship.
SAGE Metro Portland – Supports LGBT older adults with community
support & activities.
Community Recreation & Education:
Fitness – Complete fitness center with gymnasium, weight room,
shower & locker facilities
Lifelong Learning – Community lectures, trips & activities to expand
knowledge for all ages
Community Nights – Free use of all Friendly House facilities every
Friday from 6-9pm.
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Would you like to schedule a tour?
Friendly House Executive Director Vaune Albanese offers tours of
Friendly House every month, followed by coffee & treats. Please contact
Mary at [email protected] if you would like to schedule a
tour.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
January 16, 10 am
January 22, 2 pm
January 16, 10:00am
January 22, 2:00pm
February 13, 10:00am
February 25, 3:00pm
March 2, 3:00pm
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Friendly House, Inc.
Community Recreation and Education
www.friendlyhouseinc.org
(503) 228-4391
Register online or call to register or for more information.
Crawford Building
1737 NW 26th Ave
(at Thurman)
Portland, OR 97210
Friendly House in the Pearl
1542 NW 14th Ave
(at Quimby)
Portland, OR 97209
