By Judie Hansen 
and Jennifer Allen
The Treasure House had a few challenges last week due to an A/C compressor that lost its mind and decided to self destruct. Thanks to Steve Waud in Maintenance for supplying a couple of space heaters, but we learned quickly that the heaters and …
Judie Hansen and Jennifer Allen (Co-Managers)
By Elliot McIntire
Editor’s note: Elliot has collected some interesting statistics about the Rose Villa resident population. This is an example.
The most common given names of the 2000 people who have lived at Rose Villa have changed through time. Looking at the total of all residents, the most common …
On our walk today we went up the trail through Kellogg Creek Park along the Willamette and saw lots of birds. I’m attaching some photos: cormorants and geese, and the sign marking the beginning of the trail. We also saw a snowy egret and a great blue heron, and a …
by Elliot McIntire
As you come up the hill from McLaughlin Boulevard on River Road you may have noted a plain building on the right identified as Milwaukie Grange. Unless you have a rural background somewhere in your personal history you may have wondered what it is. At one time …
reported by Cindy Brown
Arlin and I went to Mehri’s with Cathy Schar a few days ago. It is a modest place and looked like it was functioning with just one person around, Mehri’s son! I got the impression she does all the cooking. Bottom line, the food was just …
reported by Jack Duren
I don’t think I’ve ever posted a restaurant review on RVChat before but here goes. Almost a year ago our son gave us a gift certificate for “WILLOW” a different kind of dining experience in the industrial part of SE Portland a few blocks East of …
reported by Carol Brownlow
Mimi Chitty and Larry Sager, neighbors of Jean Lusk, decorated her door in honor of her 100th birthday.
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Halloween decorations are going up around the neighborhood! Here are a few from our walk this morning (October 18).
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Reported by Jo Noble
“Up to 95% of chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum and coal tar.” Thus begins a well-researched article written by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D.
Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. interests are in nutrition, health and environmental toxins, ADHD, drug addiction, and immune system
by Gretchen Holden
Do you like Vietnamese food? Try Pho Gia, nearby at 4607 SE Boardman Ave., Milwaukie (corner of Boardman and Mclaughlin. Dine in (tables are carefully spread out) or carry out (503 303 5442). Specialities include Pho (noodle soup) , Egg Noodle Soups or Vermicelli rice noodle entrees …
by Ruth Ross; reported by Jean Coberly
On Saturday the 4th of September, Bob was taken with a violent shivering and a very elevated blood pressure. I called 911 and the medics took him by ambulance to Kaiser Sunnyside ER. (Coincidentally, Kaiser is our health service.)
We …
by Dianna Shaffer
Chan’s Steakery is located at 10477 SE Main Street in Milwaukie. Dianna says:
We recently went to CHAN’S STEAKERY on Main Street in Milwaukie. Chinese and American food choices. The Chinese dishes were delicious and the serving was probably 3 meals worth!!!! The restaurant was clean and …
Located at 17023 SE McLoughlin in Milwaukie, this restaurant features wonderful food, wine, and jazz. Here’s the link to the website: http://www.arrivederciwine.com/
Julia Layden says: “On my birthday we went to Arrivederci, a wine and jazz Italian place on McLaughlin. The steamed clams and fondue were delicious and the band …
Oregon City is a wonderful place for a walk: a short distance south from Rose Villa on McLoughlin, it features tons of historic homes, a lovely walking path on a bluff above the Willamette with gorgeous scenic views, and well-marked historic sites. One marker informed us that Oregon City was …
by Kate Dins
Are you aware of all the resources available under the Foundation icon on Touchtown? If not, check it out! You’ll find links about the Foundation’s financial assistance for residents that include the financial assistance policy and application, as well as the procedure for applying for a mini-medical …
by Kate Dins
(reported by Dianna Schaffer)
An intrepid group of RV residents and staff participated in six days of Lifeguard Certification training this month. As you may know, we are required by state regulations to have a lifeguard on duty whenever the lazy river is operated. During the pandemic, …
This food cart is in the pod near the Milwaukie Max station. Betty Hosokawa says:
“Ed and I went to the Gyros food cart in Milwaukie for lunch today. I have to second everything Pam said about the tenderness of the lamb. I will add that they are huge and …
This lovely park is about 11 minutes south on River Road, at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. There are lots of birds to watch and plenty of river scenes to admire.
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