by Steve Morris
Karen, Pat and Steve Morris took an overnight trip to Pendleton, Oregon for Mother’s Day to visit Lynn Tomkins, Pat’s eldest daughter. Lynn manages Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton. After checking in to the hotel and returning with a veggie-burrito dinner in hand, we arrived just …
reported by Dianna Shaffer
On Saturday, May 8th, 2021, Team A consisting of Margaret Bell, Cathy Schwabe, Judy Perry and Dianna Shaffer, scored 10 runs in the first half of the first inning. ( We have a 10 run limit, then start a new game.) A new record for Bean …
Reported by Cindy Brown
If you drive south on River Road and turn left on Vineyard Road, you will, after a couple of blocks, come to the home of Rick True (#3112), a local artist. Mr. True does outdoor sculptures, many kinetic, and his yard is a delight to visit, …
Reported by Dianna Shaffer
Dear Ms. Foodie:
QUESTION 8: Salt in Foods – My doctor warns me to watch my salt intake. RV prepared meals often taste too salty, especially with added sauces. How can I cut back on sodium?
ANSWER: “Salt” and “sodium” are often used interchangeably as terms …
reported by Dianna Shaffer
Rose Villa residents John and Marilee Wetten recently donated over twelve acres of undeveloped land to Clackamas County for use as a park. The land is located between Canby and Oregon City. The park area is wooded, featuring cedar, fir, cottonwood, and cherry trees. …
by Carolyn Bailey
Hello RV Residents: Put the opening day of the “2021 Safe & Simple Tuesday Market’ on your calendar: July 6, 10-11:30 AM, in the Garden BBQ Patio. We are not doing deliveries. Unable to get down to the Garden Patio? Ask a friend/neighbor to get your produce …
RoseVilla MelodicasPlus! is offering a local version of the Milwaukie Porchfest on Alice Lane, at our newly created gathering place located between cottages #111 and # 112.
They will play music on diverse instruments including melodica, recorder, krummhorn, viola da gamba, cello, and autoharp, and including singing, beginning at 6:00 …
Judie Hansen writes that the garage at the Treasure House, where large items like furniture are stored, is full! If you want to donate furniture, please get in touch with her first. There will be lots of nice furniture for sale in the north end of the PAC this coming …
by Jean Coberly
Jean visited the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden near Reed College last Tuesday. She took some wonderful photos (below) and supplied some information from their web page:
“There are more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants in the garden . They have all been donated by volunteers …
(adapted from Accuweather)
“As you plan your spring garden, consider adding pollinator-friendly trees and plants to provide food and habitat for bee populations that are in decline across the country and worldwide.
“According to Connie Schmotzer, consumer horticulture educator for Penn State Extension, many bee species have been negatively affected …
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.…
by William Scheible
reported by Dianna Shaffer
QUESTION 6: Starches and Carbs – The daily meals have way too many carbs. The meals are starch heavy.
Miss Foodie: It sounds like the concern is the amount and balance of carbohydrates. Starches are a type of “Complex Carbohydrate” and provide fiber …
reported by Cindy Brown
According to Wikipedia, “Little Free Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes neighborhood book exchanges, usually in the form of a public bookcase. More than 90,000 public book exchanges are registered with the organization and branded as Little Free Libraries. Through Little Free …
by Joe Shacter
Thanks to the innovative approach of Carol Brownlow and the master construction abilities of Jack Duren, the sounds of Beanbag Baseball echo through the first floor corridors of North Main, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-12. Laughter and congeniality are the main byproducts of the attempts of Rose …
by Arlin Brown and Cathy Schar
Distance: A roundtrip walk of 2.2 miles from our North Pocket homes.
Walking on Schroeder, we get to see the progress on Phase 3 Schroeder Lofts. (If you pick a day when they pour concrete, there will be donuts available!) Every time we’re on …
reported by Dianna Shaffer
WOW, WOW, WOW!
Joe Schacter “hit” FIVE home runs at Bean Bag Baseball yesterday, April 21, 2021! CONGRATULATIONS, Joe! You hold the record!…
reported by Dianna Shaffer
A remembrance ceremony will be held on May 16 in honor of residents who have died in the last few months. There will be a Zoom event at 3 pm on that day. Here’s a list of the residents:
William Phelan (died November 5, 2020)
Joyce …
Scams are extremely prevalent and very sophisticated. It’s important to know the steps to take to protect yourself. One thing you can do is to sign up for the remaining workshop in the AARP series. Here is the link; you will need to register in advance, but it’s free. Copy …
