October Art Classes
Tuesdays in October, 2:30 - 4 PM
Community Room
Join us for a spook-tacular time making art together this month!
- Oct 7th, paint rocks with autumnal designs (bring your own or use ours!)
- Oct 14th, make pumpkin & ghost garlands to decorate the Community Room.
- Oct 21st, decorate the Community Room and plant our painted rocks!
- Oct 28th, paint on found artworks, adding ghosts, pumpkins, and other spooky themes your heart desires!
Welcome Dev (they/them)!
Our New Volunteer Coordinator
We can't wait for you to meet Dev (they/them)! Cultivating community and belonging in volunteer programs has been the thread throughout Dev’s career. That passion is what guides their work at Maybelle Center as our new Volunteer Coordinator!
Outside of work, Dev enjoys cooking, gardening, thrifting, and soaking up PNW greenery with their pup, Lil Sprout.
Next time you see them, give them a warm welcome and introduce yourself!
Pumpkin Decorating
Thurs, Oct 16th, 3 - 4:30 PM
Community Room
Join us for a fun and festive afternoon decorating pumpkins! Master artists and first-timers alike, welcome! This is a great opportunity to connect with others while getting into the autumn spirit. All supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination!
Fall Member Forum
Fri, Oct 17th, 12:45 PM -2:30 PM
Community Room
Join us for our next quarterly Member Forum, where Members and staff come together to share, listen, and grow in community.
Pizza, soda, and cookies will be provided! We'll share staff updates and have time for Member feedback, questions, ideas, and sharing.
Your presence matters. Come as you are, bring your thoughts, and help us build a strong and connected Maybelle Center.
Annual Menucha Retreat
Wed, Oct 8th, 9 AM - 5 PM
Menucha Retreat Center in Corbett, OR (transport provided)
Join us for a full day of reflection, connection, and renewal at this year’s Menucha Retreat. We’ll explore mindfulness and intentional practices that help us reconnect—with ourselves, with one another, and with what gives our lives meaning.
Space is limited, but there may be spots left! If you’ve already signed up, you’re good to go. If not, check with staff on availability!
Please note: to participate, you must be able to manage your own medications and personal care needs independently.
Patty's Coupon Corner
Monthly savings tips!
Written by Patty, Maybelle Center Member with a passion for saving, learned from the resourcefulness of her family.
Clothing Discounts:
Did you know that clothing stores like Lane Bryant, Roz & Ali, and others offer club cards with discounts?
These are not credit cards—they’re free to sign up for and once you're a member, you can receive exclusive coupons either online or by mail, helping you save on clothes and accessories!
Calling All Members and Volunteers!
Do you have artwork to share?
We'd love to feature your work in this newsletter!
Connect with Shane to be published (sskinner@maybellecenter.org, 503-241-7374 x3003).
Ongoing Opportunities
Changes to ongoing opportunities:
- Community Room Hours Change: Due to limited staffing, for now we are reducing our Friday hours and will close after Bingo (at 12:30 PM)
- Choir: Due to limited engagement, choir will no longer be an ongoing activity.
- Theatre: Theatre will be back in 2026!
- Maybelle Center will be closed: all day on Monday, October 13th, for Indigenous People's Day
- Community Room will be closed Friday, October 31st, until the Fall Party begins at 1 PM.
- Street Books Mobile Library: Street Books updated their schedule and they no longer overlap with Maybelle Center hours. The best spot nearby is now Ground Score (on NW Couch & Broadway) on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 PM.
- Wildwood Paused for 2025: Due to budget and staffing needs, this year Maybelle Center will not be offering our annual trip to Wildwood. This was announced at our most recent Member forum. We know this event is much anticipated and well-loved and we hope to offer this outing again in 2026. We will continue to provide opportunities for connection and belonging. If you have any questions, feel free to chat with any staff.
Ongoing opportunities details:
- Community Room [Updated 2025 hours]: Monday, 1–3 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, and Fridays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
- CareOregon Advantage Q&A: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 10:30 AM - Noon in the Community Room. Reps from Care Oregon will answer your questions on aging, disability, and Medicare. (Sept date: 10/14)
- Karaoke: On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month, from 1:30 - 2:30 PM in the Community Room. (Sept dates: 10/14 & 10/28)
- Movie and Popcorn: Every Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 PM in the Community Room. Grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy a classic film or new blockbuster together.
- Birthday Party: Last Thursday of the Month, 1:30 - 2:30 PM. A monthly celebration of member birthdays with cupcakes (gluten-free and sugar-free available). (Sept date: 10/30)
- Bingo: Every Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Community Room. Join us for some friendly competition and get ready to shout "Bingo!"
- Heart Circles: Every Thursday, 11:15 AM in the Classroom. A safer space for folks to speak from their hearts, to be heard, and to listen. This will be a combined group in place of Men’s, Women’s, and Rainbow Group, facilitated by a staff member.
- Member Forum: Quarterly, 12:45 AM - 2:30 PM in the Community Room. Join us each quarter to brainstorm new ideas, discuss any concerns, and eat pizza. (Next meeting: 10/17)
- Theatre Class: Theatre will back in 2026!
- Monthly Member Music Jam Session: Last Thursday (Sept 10/30) in the Community Room at 3 PM. Come make music with fellow Members, volunteers, and staff.