Editor’s note: If you have lived in the region for any length of time, you have almost certainly visited Multnomah Falls. But, if you are new to the region, or have somehow not gone yet, this is an attraction not to be missed! My two must-see attractions for out-of-town visitors …
by Paul Wathen
Village Voices provides a way for Rose Villa residents to share their interests and expertise with one another through video “episodes” appearing on the resident website, Rvillagers.org. In each episode a resident speaks for about twenty-five minutes, usually with supporting graphics and audio, and since April 2020 …
recommended by Karen Morris.
Years ago I went to his first store in SE to buy bagels for the team I was working with at the time. They were handmade in the store and I watched them boil the bagels! Authentic New York style boiled bagels, possibly the first one …
Vista House is located on the historic Columbia River highway a few miles east of Portland. The website (vistahouse.com) has plenty of information and directions. My favorite excursion for visitors new to Oregon is to take them to Vista House and then a few miles down the road to Multnomah …
Editor’s Note: If you lived in the Portland area before moving to Rose Villa, you are familiar with the famous and beloved Papa Haydn on NW 23rd Ave. in Portland and will be thrilled to find out there is a branch nearby! If not, you are in for a treat! …
I wanted to call it the Trolley Trail Troll (just for the sake of alliteration), but actually my walking companions (Arlin and Cathy) think it’s a dragon. In any case, this elaborate wood sculpture, which involves the creature draped over and encircling a small house-like structure, can be found close …
Art in the Pearl is an annual event featuring all kinds of art by local and regional artists. You can wander around, look at the art, and talk to the artists. Arlin and I have attended this for many years and loved it every time. It will be happening over …
reported by Sue McGraw
Sebright Gardens
7185 Lakeside Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
The garden is lovely to walk through with lots of shade plants and trees. Also there is a nursery where there are up to 100 different hostess for sale. (sebrightgardens.com; the website gives directions)
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Review by Jean Corn
Located at 10574 SE 32nd Ave, Milwaukie.
Do you like pho? This restaurant has lots of choices, as well as some traditional Thai food (pad Thai). Ingredients are fresh and tasty. Servings are just the right size. You can choose from mild, medium, hot or really …
by Judy Wathen
I had a food related concern and emailed Norine Mulry (Director of Food and Beverage) with the following question. I thought her answer was very helpful and thought others might find it helpful as well.
Question: What is the most constructive way to communicate concerns without being …
by Carol Brownlow
Information:
Beanbag baseball meets twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 in the PAC. If the weather is conducive, we meet just outside the PAC entrance. Each session, participants are assigned to either Team A or Team B. An attempt is made to balance the skill …
by Lee Nolet
Sushi Kata is located in the strip mall at the corner of McLaughlin and Courtney. Don’t be fooled by the ‘sushi’ in their name because they offer FAR more than just sushi. I love their tempura dishes while Bill likes their stir-fry options. An entree comes with …
Artist Rick True has some new items on display. To see his work, go south a little over two miles on River Road to Vinyard. Turn left and go about a quarter mile (guessing here) to just before the Trolley Trail. (Yes, it goes that far south.) His yard is …
We encountered this pit on Risley Street while on a walk recently. We wondered what it was for. If you know please write to Cindy Brown (professorcindy@gmail.com) and we will publish the result here.
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reported by Jean Corn
Since moving to Milwaukie, we’ve found several very good restaurants…..but no good pizza. Until this weekend. We tried Milwaukie Pizza Company on McLoughlin, just south of the Elks Club. He makes his own dough, with honey, not sugar, and cold ferments it. The pizzas are thin …
First, here’s a photo of Rosie and her ducklings parading along Main Street. In addition, we have some extra photos of the great rescue mission, with Cathy Schwabe and Vita Sorgi getting ducklings out of a drainpipe at the pond at Willamette View. These were taken by a Willamette View …
In early 2021, six of your friends and neighbors here at Rose Villa submitted their short stories to the creative writing contest sponsored by LeadingAge Oregon.
Carl Petterson’s story, Candles for the New World, was selected as the “Judge’s Choice Short Story.” Evelyn Cole, Elliot McIntire, Patrick Mizelle, …
reported by Carolyn Bailey
Casa Zoraya- Peruvian food to die for. The person who owns this little spot used to work at Adina’s. It is in North Portland, all tables are outside with a covered roof. Medium priced. Appetizers serve 4 easily and are $14.00-16.00.All we ate were appetizers! Good …
reported by Elliot McIntire
Canamah Park is one of the least known local parks, and is located atop the bluff just upstream from downtown Oregon City. (It can be easily reached by turning up the hill at 10th Street, and, at the top of the hill, make a right turn …
reported by Jo Noble
Ovation Bistro Owners: Sean and Romano
Best food I’ve loved so far:
Hamburger: caramelized onions, brie cheese, special sauce.
Best hamburger I have ever had!
Pomme Frites: Fresh, crispy, clean oil (none of that just-fried-fish in it taste)
Mushroom crepe Pineapple margaritas
I love