April 23, 2021: With Spring in the air Steve and Marilyn have decided to interrupt the weekly program schedule of RV Today. If you have ideas about programming, if you’d like to profile a person, idea or project, please let us know. We would love to help you get started. All you need is a cell phone or a computer and an idea. Spring is a great time to plant new things. We look forward to seeing what sprouts!

Rose Villa Today began in April, 2020, as a response to the COVID lockdowns and everyone’s concern about how we would maintain community. Over the year more than 150 residents have appeared on the program (find out WHO in our People Index). Your willingness to share your life experiences helped to carry us through the winter, and now, as things change in the outside world, we are feeling that it is time to step back and see what comes next.

It’s been a great year and we’ve all learned a lot. We are wondering how the Zoom technology might be used in new ways. And we suspect there are many more stories to tell, more conversations to be had, more interests to be uncovered.

Episodes in 2021

• RV Today Episode 57: Candidate Forum - This is a special Candidate episode for the 2021 Resident Council elections.  Don’t know who to vote for? To better inform you, we ask each of the candidates about the […]
• RV Today Episode 56 - Sep. 22, 2021: Marilyn ands Steve host a community discussion to envision what form the Rose Villa Association Council might take in the future.
• RV Today Episode 55 - July 16, 2021: Cathy Schwabe and Rick Simpson host this episode, with interviews of the artists being featured in the current live exhibition in South Main.  Jo Noble is interviewed […]
• RV Today Episode 54 - April 16, 2021: Cathy Schwabe and Lynn Thomas host this episode, with interviews of the artists being featured in the current live exhibition in South Main.  Judy Perry is interviewed […]
• RV Today Episode 53 - In this look back to earlier episodes, Kathy Phelan is interviewed by Bill Cunitz about comedy, and Hans Blom is interviewed by Jerry Corn about Han’s childhood in The Netherlands.  […]
• RV Today Episode 52 - April 2, 2021 – the “day after April Fools Day” episode! Residents tell stories and jokes to make you giggle or groan!
• RV Today Episode 51 - March 26, 2021 – Marilyn interviews the Ready Force team about its history, evolution, and future directions.
• RV Today Episode 50 - March 19, 2021. Our first topic is Spring Equinox, followed by Arlin Brown interviewing  the Pet Committee: Carol Richie, Suzanne Townsen, and Nancy Rorden.
• RV Today Episode 49 - March 12, 2021.  This episode features a discussion between longtime friends Nancy Barrett-Dennehy and Marietta Schlumpf.
• RV Today Episode 48 - In this episode, Susan Hyne is interviewed by Louise Williams about Susan’s experiences living in co-housing communities.  That is followed by a panel discussion of what lessons from co-housing might […]
• RV Today Episode 47 - In today’s episode, Margaret Bell is interviewed by Vita Sorgi about Margaret’s work in animal rescue at the Portland Audubon Society.  Then Jerry Corn interviews the Survey team of the Communications […]
• RV Today Episode 46 - Steve and Marilyn talk to Louise Williams and Jean Coberly about the recent ice storm and power outage emergency, and then Mo and Lois Weathers talk to Leanne Kerner about […]
• RV Today Episode 45 - In this special Valentines Day episode, Marilyn Gottschall interviews three long-term couples: Carl and Susie Petterson, Bill and Jeanne Cozine, and Carol Bosworth and Pat Matthews.
• RV Today Episode 44 - In today’s episode, Tom Farr discusses astronomy with interviewer Paul Wathen, and Walt Schaffer talks with Don Lehman.
• RV Today Episode 43 - This Jan. 29, 2020 episode features the artists who participated in the latest Rose Villa resident art show. Cathy Schwabe joins us as co-host and describes the process of putting […]
• RV Today Episode 42 - Today’s program is a discussion between Anne Haynes (whose daughter is an astronaut with NASA) and Joe Shacter, who worked on the Apollo program.
• RV Today Episode 41 - In today’s episode, Wes Brown interviews Ann Watt about Ann’s experience swimming across the Columbia River multiple times – without a wet suit!  And in a new “Council Corner” program […]
• RV Today Episode 40 - In this episode, Jean Coberly will provide a tour of the Rose Villa Archives. Then, Jean Coberly and Elliot McIntire are interviewed by Mary Claire Phelan to give you more […]
• RV Today Episode 39 - This New Years Day we have a special LIVE episode.  First we’ll play a recorded interview of Bob Zimmer and Kathleen Chapman who will talk about the New Years Day […]
• RV Today Episode 38 - This Christmas Day episode features Mike Munk, Lydia Eisenbraun, and Hans Blom talking about Christmas traditions in the countries in which they were born.

Episodes in 2020

• RV Today Episode 37 - Episode 37, for December 18, Ed McFarlane interviews Bud Robinson, and several residents talk about Winter Solstice.
• RV Today Episode 36 - Today’s episode is a special Hanukkah program.  Bob Weisman lights two Menorahs and explains some of the history of Hanukkah, and Bob, Jean Corn, and Walt Schaffer are interviewed by […]
• RV Today Episode 35 - In today’s episode, Daveen Novak is interviewed by Betty Hosokawa about Daveen’s art, and Kate Birdsall interviews Mo Weathers about Mo’s time in military service.
• RV Today Episode 34 - On Friday November 27, RV Today Episode 34 features a special Thanksgiving week program with Patrick Mizelle, Kathleen Chapman, Loraine Failor, and Jerry Corn talking with Wes Brown about their […]
• RV Today Episode 33 - In this episode, John Watson is interviewed by Philip Riedel and Carol Brownlow is interviewed by Dianna Shaffer.
• RV Today Episode 32 - The Nov. 13, 2020 episode features interviews of the 3 artists who have some of their work on display in South Main. Betty Hosokawa provides and introduction, and then Susan […]
• RV Today Episode 31 - In this episode you will learn about the candidates who are running for the Resident Council, Pat Snider is interviewed by Jan Wainscott, and Paul Wathen will talk about his […]
• RV Today Episode 30 - In this episode we reveal the winners of the Halloween Photo contest!  There are three categories to cover:  Pumpkins, Costumes, and Porches! And there are prizes! 
• RV Today Episode 29 - In today’s episode, Bill Weihofen is interviewed by Mike Monk about philately (the study of stamps) and in particular about stamp collecting. Also, Norma Martin is interviewed by Lee Nolet […]
• RV Today Episode 28 - Today’s episode features Wes Brown interviewing Karen Hudson-Brown and Rick Simpson about their collaboration to create a meditation audio/visual performance with several piano pieces played by Karen combined with photographs […]
• RV Today Episode 27 - Episode 27 is a special episode featuring the Rose Villa Resident Council – what it is, what it does, and some of the important issues the Council has helped resolve […]
• RV Today Episode 26 - This week Mary Deane Smith is interviewed by Louise Williams about the work she did as an itinerant teacher working with K-12 children who had hearing issues, and Tony Faast […]
• RV Today Episode 25 - In this episode, Kate Dins talks first with Lois Weathers about how special Madrona Grove is, then with Coby and Janiece Freeby about their lives and experiences living in Madrona […]
• RV Today Episode 24 - As part of our series looking at the 60 year history of Rose Villa, today’s episode features UCF,  the United Christian Fellowship, an organization whose roots go back to the […]
• RV Today Episode 23 - Steve and Marilyn talk with Andrea Drury about the new website and Andrea takes us on a brief tour of the site. Then Lynn Thomas interviews Patrick Mizelle about his […]
• RV Today Episode 22 - In the September 4 episode, Nancy Rorden is interviewed by Al Ringquist about the years Nancy spent managing the Rose Villa Garden.  Then we take you to the garden to […]
• RV Today Episode 21 - In this episode, Hank Hadaway is interviewed by Sue McGraw about Hank’s visits to Tonga. Darlene Hooley is interviewed by Roger Swick about Darlene’s long experience in politics. And we’ll hear a song from Wes Brown.
• RV Today Episode 20 - In this episode we hear from Tom Wilcox, Bob Lease, Gene Berry, and Tom Farr about the Rose Villa Woodshop.
• RV Today Episode 19 - In this episode, Gail Katagiri is interviewed by Kay Schmerber about her volunteer work at the Zen Hospice Center in San Francisco.
• RV Today Episode 18 - In this episode, Walt Garvin is interviewed by Jack Duren about Walt's lumber experience and his volunteer work at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest.  Margaret Hamilton is interviewed by Paul Wathen about Margarets background in education and her work in ongoing education programs at Rose Villa.
• RV Today Episode 17 - Dorothy Zook is interviewed by Suzanne Townsen.  They discuss the Christian roots of Rose Villa, and Dorothy's calligraphy and tatting.   James Carthel is interviewed by Don Lehman.  They discuss James' basketweaving work. And there is a tour of Jame's workspace in the CAB (Creative Arts Building).
• RV Today Episode 16 - July 24, 2020: This is a special episode about the history of the Rose Villa Vikings dragon boat team.
• RV Today Episode 15 - In this episode: Loraine Failor is interviewed by Lisa McFarlane. Ruth Ross is interviewed by Marilyn Gottschall.
• RV Today Episode 14 - In this episode, Evey Cole interviews Evelyn Carlson about her life and living with vision loss and Dori Jones interviews Joe Eusterman about the “mad as hell” doctors cross-country tour to advocate for health care for all
• RV Today Episode 13 - Jerry Corn interviews Hans Blom about Hans’ childhood in occupied The Netherlands during World War II. Leanne Kerner interviews Joanne McClarty about her work helping the homeless and others (and about tap dancing)
• RV Today Episode 12 - Zoe Taylor interviews Mike Munk about his organization of a visit by Paul Robeson to Reed College in the 60s after Robeson had been interviewed by the House Un-American Activities Committee.  And Walt Shaffer interviews Judith Reynolds about her writing and the impact Oregon's former Poet Laureate had on her.
• RV Today Episode 11 - Ricky Jamtgaard interviews Frank and Penny Ramos about their experience teaching in a remote Alaskan village north of the arctic circle.  Mayo Marsh interviews Tom Wilcox about his experience as a volunteer first responder in a small town on the Oregon coast. 
• RV Today Episode 10 - Bob Tucker interviews Barbara Hads about roller skating, Rose Villa history and more. Carol Brownlow interviews Jean Lusk about hula, her writing, and more.
• RV Today Episode 9 - Julia Layden interviews Mary Cooper about her art. Janet Britton interviews Carl Petterson about rowing.
• RV Today Episode 8 - Judie Hansen and Sydney Herbert talk about their environmental activism and Wes Brown provides a musical performance.
• RV Today Episode 7 - Philip Riedel interviews Sue Griffin about her nursing experiences in Viet Nam and her work as a nurse educator. Rose Villa employee Arthur Moore talks about his career as a harmonica player (and you’ll hear him play!)
• RV Today Episode 6 - Margaret Hamilton interviews Rick Simpson about his work on the board of “All Classical Portland.” Don Lehman and Bob Weisman talk about Bob’s restoration of his classic Citroen automobile.
• RV Today Episode 5 - Bill Scheible and Ed McFarlane talk about birding at Rose Villa. Karen Hudson-Brown introduces us to her piano and plays some Debussy.
• RV Today Episode 4 - Employee Appreciation Special, featuring pictures from around the neighborhoods, interviews with several employees, and the Rose Villa Virtual Choir singing “We Love You RV Staff.”
• RV Today Episode 3 - Lynn Thomas talks with Evey Cole about her poetry. Jack Duren and Ilene McMurray talk about raising goats.
• RV Today Episode 2 - Doug Walker talks with the “Four Sisters” — Judy O’Dell, Jean Walker, Joan Taylor, and Joyce Jensen. Gail Katagiri talks with Kate Birdsall and Andrea Drury about their travels and collecting pictures in all the places named in Johnny Cash’s song “I’ve Been Everywhere.”
• RV Today Episode 1 - Kathy Phelan's monologue at the 2020 Talent Show, and after that Bill Cunitz and Kathy talk about comedy.  MA Malone talks to Caroline Lehman about the Rose Villa Cookbook Caroline is developing, and finally  Pat Morris plays "In the Garden" on both piano and symbells.