Art Class with Jacqueline
Hosted by Jennifer and Jacqueline on Tuesday, January 16th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Community Room
Join Jacqueline (Maybelle member) and Jennifer (Maybelle staff) for an afternoon of creativity and multi-media fun with whimsical artmaking!
Lunch with the Director
Last Monday of the Month, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
An invitation to members:
Do you have ideas for making Maybelle a place where everyone belongs? Maybelle Center is committed to offering programs -built by and for our membership–and we want to hear from you!
Each month, Andrew Brown, Maybelle's Neighborhood Programs Director, would like to invite two members to share a meal (on us, of course!) to get to know you and hear your ideas. We'll select a different restaurant each month that's either within walking distance or accessible via public transit. Sign up in the Community Room starting January 2nd.
Art Show: Calling all Artists & Art Aficionados
Tuesday, January 30th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come see a variety of amazing artwork created by our members showcased throughout the Center. If you have art that you would like displayed, please drop it off in the Community Room before January 22nd.
Questions? Contact Jennifer at jwyant@maybellecenter.org or 971-202-7466
Jewish Museum Trip (Lead by Stanley)
Friday, January 12th, 1:00 PM
Oregon Jewish Museum
Join our member, Stanley, for an afternoon at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, just a few blocks from Maybelle Center. The museum features rotating national and international exhibits. The four current exhibits are:
- Discrimination and Resistance, An Oregon Primer identifies discrimination as a tool used to affect varied groups of people over the history of this region.
- The Holocaust, An Oregon Perspective, is a history of the Holocaust that employs the stories of Oregon survivors.
- Oregon Jewish Stories is an installation focused on the experience of the Jews of Oregon.
- Human Rights After the Holocaust calls on visitors to ponder the work needed to achieve dignity and rights for all persons.
Meet in the Community Room at 1 PM, and we'll walk over together.
FYI, movie day will still happen for those who wish to stay in the Community Room.
Game Day
1st Tuesday of the Month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Room
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our newest Community Room activity. Play your favorite games or learn a new one
Save the Date for the Annual Talent Show
Monday, February 19th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
South Conference A and B
What is your special talent? Do you sing, dance, know a good joke, play a musical instrument, make art? Anything! Sign up in the Community Room during January.
If being on stage isn't your thing, come as an audience member and cheer on the many talents within our community, from members, staff, and volunteers!
Community Room COVID Protocol
Stay Home if You Feel Sick
If you test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19, assume you are contagious.
If you have symptoms or feel sick:
- Staying home when you are sick is important.
- Stay home until 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine (like Advil or Tylenol) and other symptoms are improving.
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days after your symptoms start, especially if you can't stay home.
- Avoid having contact with people at high risk for severe illness.
If you test positive but don't have symptoms:
- It is recommended that you wear a mask around others for 5 days.
- Avoid contact with people who are at high risk for severe illness.
- The best time to test is 2-3 days after you were around infected person(s). The test may not work if you test too soon.
Taking care of yourself and treatment:
- Do the things you normally do to feel better: sleep, rest, drink plenty of fluids. Most people will recover on their own. However, call your healthcare provider right away as treatment may be available depending on your age or health.
- COVID tests are available in the Community Center (while supplies last).
- As a courtesy to other members and staff, please notify Maybelle Center at (971) 202-7457 or email communityroom@maybellecenter.org if you test positive.
Dear Volunteers
It's a New Year, which means new focus. I love fresh starts and opportunities to evaluate and re-tool. (Yes, I'm that guy who has New Year's resolutions.) With that in mind, I want to mention a couple of things regarding the volunteer program.
First, I am so grateful to the volunteers who are so faithful to visits, events, and behind-the-scenes support. Our staff and members are the better for it. THANK YOU!
Second, we are planning to have more regular in-person volunteer gatherings in 2024. At these "snack n chats" and quarterly classes, we will share stories, introduce new staff, give updates, and connect with each another.
May 2024 be a year when our own sense of belonging increases, and each person connected with this wonderful organization is inspired to build a new bridge of connection.
Warmest Regards,
Matt S. (staff)
Skip-Bo Tournament
Tuesday, January 23rd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Room
Join in and play Skip-Bo, or just cheer your friends on! Let's see who will reign as this year's Skip-Bo King and Queen.
Chinese Garden Visit
PSU Students and Members
As many of you know, PSU students shared weekly social visits with several members last term. These students invited members to join them on their class field trip to the Lan Su Chinese Garden.
On the day of the field trip, it was a crisp, sunny fall morning. Students and members participated in a guided tour, and everyone came together to learn and enjoy this neighborhood treasure. Stanley C (Maybelle Center member) reported that acceptance and understanding were key themes for him.
-Jenna (staff)
Ongoing Opportunities
Community Room Opportunities: Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Game Day: 1st Tuesday of the Month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM -- Play your favorite games or learn a new one! (January Date: January 2nd)
- Karaoke: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM -- Pick your favorite songs and sing with us, or just enjoy the show! (January Dates: January 9th and January 23rd)
- Street Books Mobile Library: Every Thursday, 1:30 PM -- Check out a book or two without worrying about fees, fines, or an address
- Birthday Party: Last Thursday of the Month, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM -- A monthly celebration of member birthdays with cupcakes (January Date: January 25th)
- Bingo: Every Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM -- Join us for some friendly competition and get ready to shout "Bingo!"
- Movie and Popcorn: Every Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM --Grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy a classic film or new blockbuster together.
**The Community Room will be closed on Monday, January 1st and Monday, January 15th.
Other Opportunities:
- Art Class: Wednesdays (dates vary), 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM -- Work on group art projects or your own! (January Date: January 16th)
- Choir: Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Online Link: maybellecenter.org/choirzoom) -- Have fun and meet new friends while singing. **Resumes January 22nd**
- Coffee Talks: Last Monday of the Month, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM -- Share meaningful conversations on a variety of topics. Or even try your hand at facilitating (January Date: January 29th; Topic: Houselessness)
- Cooking Class: Wednesdays (on break) -- Learn some easy cooking techniques and recipes and end with a shared meal.
- Member Advisory Council: Second Monday of the Month, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM -- Gain leadership skills & plan member-led events (January Date: January 8th)
- Member Forum: Quarterly, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM (next date February 16th) -- Join us each quarter to brainstorm new ideas, discuss any concerns, and eat pizza.
- Men's Group: Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Rainbow Group: First and Third Friday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM -- A safer space for LGBTQIA2+ to support each other, get involved, and celebrate Queer JOY! (January Dates: January 5th and January 19th)
- Theater Class: Every Friday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM -- Build self-confidence and community while learning the basics of acting and theatre **resumes January 19th.
- Women's Group "Too Blessed to be Stressed": Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM -- A place to share stories, reflect on our life journey, and grow our connections.