- Art classes! - by Dianna Shaffer Hello, Rose Villa friends! Here is a proposal I’ve been working on: I’d like to offer some fun art classes for this Fall. I’m calling his SATURDAY […]
- Rose Villa Foundation Trivia Contest - by Kate Dins reported by Dianna Shaffer Over 30 residents attended the Pacesetters Trivia Contest on Friday, September 3rd in the PAC. Four teams competed by answering three rounds of […]
- Bean Bag Baseball’s Newest Player - by Dianna Shaffer On Saturday, August 28, 2021 M.A. Malone of Madrona Grove came to watch Bean Bag Baseball…we talked her into trying out for the team. Her first throw […]
- Bean Bag Baseball Babe! (Ruth) - reported by Dianna Shaffer Congratulations to Lisa Mcfarlane, who “threw” five home runs on Saturday, July 31, 2021. No doubt Lisa contributed to Team A winning all three games!
- Recycle Clear Number 1 Plastic - reported by Jan Wainscott Come with your #1 clear plastics bounty to our newly placed green bin in the service entry of South Main (the South side). You can have […]
- Ducklings Rescued! - reported by Vita Sorgi Cathy and I (Vita), went for an early morning walk and decided to go check on Rosie and her duckling and when we arrived at the […]
- The Ducklings are Launched! - photos and videos by Kate Dins The ducklings near the entrance to South Main have hatched, and Rosie the Duck successfully escorted them to the lovely duck pond on the […]
- The Ducklings Are Hatching! - reported by Rick Simpson Rosie the duck now has ducklings! Gretchen Holden counted seven while we were up at South Main around 2 pm. Here’s a photo by Rick Simpson.
- Tuesday Market Update - The first session of Tuesday Market was held July 6, and the second one is July 13. It will continue throughout the summer and into fall. Come for beautiful produce, […]
- Duck Nesting by South Main - In case you haven’t noticed, Rose Villa has a new resident: there is a duck nesting in a planter basket near South Main. We were told by staff that she […]
- Update: Schroeder Lot is Mowed! - This morning the owners were out there putting up a fence for their dog at the Schroeder end of the lot. The lot goes through to Laurie and the Laurie […]
- Overgrown Lot Cleanup on Schroeder - The overgrown lot on Schroeder next to The Oaks is getting an overdue cleanup. We spoke with the owners who said that they had been quote3d $5K for the job, […]
- Hearing Support Group Rescheduled - It is now meeting Friday, June 18, 4-5 pm, in the Vista Lounge. You need to wear a mask and a nametag would be great. Attendance is still limited at […]
- Breast Cancer Awareness Art Installation Donations: BRA’s - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In preparation, a group of artistic residents is collecting bras for an art installation. They can be any kind of bra. Just leave them […]
- Foundation Raffle: What if I don’t like cruises? - You want to support the Foundation through the raffle but you aren’t enthused about a river cruise? Not to worry: When you buy your tickets, write “Staff” on them instead […]
- Hearing Support Group Restarting - The Hearing Support Group will resume meeting on June 4, the first Friday in June, and plans to meet every first Friday thereafter. The meeting will be at 4 pm […]
- Tuesday Market Coming Soon! - Here at Rose Villa, Tuesday Market has been a summer experience for 27 years. We are excited to continue this Farmer’s Market this year. The market will take place every […]
- Neighborhood Walking Tours (Starts May 22, sign-up needed) - We live on a 22-acre campus and it takes a while to get to know the territory! The Welcoming Committee is adding neighborhood walking tours to the options helping new […]
- Alice Lane Porchfest, Friday May 21 - Stop by Alice Lane on Friday May 21 for a delightful open air concert by your friends and neighbors. This one will feature, besides the regular players, Steve Morris on […]
- The First Alice Lane Concert! - Weather cooperated and on Friday, May 14 the first Alice Lane Porchfest was held featuring live music by the MelodicasPlus. Here are 2 minutes of mini-clips of the performance. Weather […]
- Bean Bag Baseball News Flash! - 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 […]
- Safe and Simple Tuesday Market - 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 […]
- Alice Lane Porchfest! Friday Evenings 6-7, May 7-21 - 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 […]
- The Treasure House Garage is Full! - 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 […]
- Transitioning to Electric Landscaping Equipment (Webinar) - Speaker: Dan Mabe, CEO, Founder and CEO of American Green Zone Alliance When: Thursday, May 13, 2021 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Where: Webinar on Zoom: Registration link Learn about how communities are moving toward […]
- AAPI Heritage Month - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month.
- PAC Bean Bag Baseball is Back! - 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 […]
- Bean Bag Baseball Bombshell! - 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!
- Plastic Sleeves on Greeting Cards - reported by Dianna Shaffer written by Jo Berry When COVID lockdowns began, one casualty was the Seeds store and their cards. Also, cards sold by the mailboxes were […]
- Learn About our Watershed - reported by Jan Dobek On March 9, the Clackamas River Basin Council launched a year-long series of free seminars about our unique watershed and its natural resources, from the river’s […]
- Free Master Gardener Series Online - reported by Dianna Shaffer A series of Master Gardener classes offered by Oregon State University can be found on line. Visit cmastergardeners.org/10-minute-university for more information and to register. The classes […]
- Milwaukie Farmer’s Market Starts May 2 - reported by Dianna Shaffer The Milwaukie Farmers Market will be open every Sunday May through October from 9:30 am to 2 pm. It’s in downtown Milwaukie right off McLaughlin. Veteran […]
- BYOB (Bag or Basket) - Gretchen Holden reminds us that we can bring our own bag or basket when picking up food at Harvest Grill.
- Update on Jean Walker - Jean Walker, North Pocket #3053, broke her hip April 5th . Following successful surgery on the 6th, she is doing very well and she says she has minimal pain. When asked […]
- Picnic Table at Alice Lane - by Gretchen Holden Wood chips were spread today in the Alice Lane area, followed shortly by a picnic table. P.S. WHEN IS THE PARTY??
- The Magnolia is Blooming! - If you live near Alice Lane you already know; if not, it’s worth a trip over there at a sunny moment to view the huge magnolia tree in all its […]
- New Construction Coming in Alice Lane - by Marilyn Gottschall Alice Lane is getting a conversation area! The Grounds crew is scheduled to begin work next week converting several front yards to a neighborhood gathering space. Residents […]
- New: Resident Spring Art Show - by Betty Hosokawa The Spring resident art show was installed in the main gallery of South Main on Monday, March 22. With a theme of “Let’s Go Outside,” the three […]
- The Green Team: What’s Coming in April - by Jean Lofy During the month of April, we have an abundance of events related to the Earth Day theme. A detailed schedule will appear on Toutchtown, the Trumpet, and […]
- RV Public Spaces Open for Reservations Friday! - Starting Friday, April 2, public spaces will be open for reservations for resident meetings! Most areas will allow up to 10 people – the exact number is posted on each […]