This charming park is located south of Rose Villa on the opposite (west) bank of the Willamette River.
There are great river views and a lovely large sculpture.
The largest attraction (literally) is an old iron smelter. It’s hard to get an idea of the gigantic scale so we include …
At this time of year (late spring) it becomes abundantly clear why Rose Villa deserves its name! The campus is full of beautiful, blooming roses of many different types and varieties. Here we show photos of some of the roses planted by Rose Villa itself; there are many more gorgeous …
reported by Dianna Shaffer
QUESTION 10: Sugar Substitutes. I have a sweet tooth and I know I should cut back on sugar and desserts at RV. I have heard there are some sugar free desserts at RV. Tell me about them.
Ms Foodie: This is a challenge for most …
By Caroline Lehman
The phrase “Groovy Grove” first appeared while Don and I were sitting in Sandra Burdeshaw’s office. We had recently chosen our apartment in the Garden Grove pocket neighborhood, and were very excited about the setting, the neighbors who would live next door, and the Rose Villa community. …
by Elliot McIntire
The Rose Villa Foundation exists to ensure that no resident outlives their resources. To ensure that, the Foundation builds its cash reserves so we can cover any eventuality. Most of our funds have been contributed by residents, and you can contribute in a variety of ways. The …
by Rick Simpson
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens (https://www.schreinersgardens.com) is a commercial iris grower and hybridizer located just west of I-5 a few miles north of Salem. It’s a fourth-generation family operation, in business since 1925. They have acres of iris fields, all in bloom now (May) but their main …
Mama was bold, she walked tall
she was brave
Mama was shy and quite – a reader and a thinker
I feel so happy when I think of her
we walked to school when I was small
and then I rode the bus
its hot in Atlanta and back then…
by Marilyn Gottshall
The first thing you come upon when you visit the 80 acre Oregon Gardens is the
Amazing Water Garden where both American and Curly Leaf Pondweed laze about on
still waters. Little fishes dart, barely rippling the surface, and bullfrogs croak to a regular
beat. Hardly a …
reported by Dianna Shaffer
QUESTION 9: I am struggling with where and how to find all the current information easily and quickly on F&B (Food and Beverage) daily and weekly menus and knowing all the food choices. Help!
Ms. Foodie: Great question! In this digital age and with lockdowns, it …
by Wes Brown
I took a photo yesterday (May 14) in my back yard of Daisy Duck and her 10 ducklings. On about April 1 I saw Daisy in my back yard scrambling up into the ferns, tall grasses, and Indian Plum growth behind apartment 100. She disappeared, and I …
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 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 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 …
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 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 …