Super Bowl Party!

Attention Northwest Portland Ministries neighbors!

Elm Court Loaves and Fishes is having a Super Bowl party
Sunday, February 7 at 3:00pm.
Come watch the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts battle for the Super Bowl championship!

Be one of 100 guests to come and enjoy the game on a 12' x 12' screen, plus fun, food and prizes!

Don't delay, call today! Telephone 503 953-8204

Elm Court Loaves & Fishes
1032 SW Main St.
Portland, OR 97205

Suggested donation: $5.00

Upcoming Trip to Chinese Garden & Tea House

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Portland’s Classical Chinese Garden, an oasis of tranquil beauty with hundreds of rare trees and shrubs. See it all in the daily garden tour or simply enjoy the garden from the comfort of the Tea House. Admission is $7.50, but you will want to bring money for a cup of tea!

Date: Tuesday, January 26th
Start Time: 11:00 am
End Time: 2:00 pm

To sign up, please call Northwest Portland Ministries (503)221-1224, x100

Field Trip to the Chocolate Fest

Join us on Saturday, January 30th at 10:30a.m. for a TriMet transit trip to Chocolate Fest at the World Forestry Center. Transportation is FREE! Admission to festival is $7. More info here!

February Trip: The Portland Civic Theatre Guild Presents...

The Mysterious Mr. Love by Karoline Leach

What: The Portland Civic Theatre Guild presents a showing of The Mysterious Mr. Love.
Suspense and thrills abound in the period drama. A dapper smoothly makes his living by wooing and wedding plain young women who have little money stashed away. After each wedding night he disappears. This time, however, things don't go as planned as he attempts to swindle a young milliner's assistant with her own secret agenda.
When: February 2nd, 9:30am-2:00pm

Coffee 10:00am
Show 10:30am-12:00pm

Optional lunch at McMenamins afterward 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where: The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97201
Cost: $6 admittance to show
Phone 503-222-2301

Please contact Dave at Northwest Portland Ministries for a ride to and from the show!
503-221-1224, x100

Ride to Washington Square Mall!

With over 170 stores and restaurants, you are sure to find just what you are looking for. Whether it’s shopping, relaxing over coffee or people watching, Washington Square is always fun to visit. Bring money for lunch and shopping!

Date: Tuesday, February 9th
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 3:00 pm

To sign up for this trip, call Northwest Portland Ministries at 503-221-1224, x100.

Join Us on Our Visit to the Pacific Hazelnut Factory

See how the nuts are graded and candies are made by taking a virtual tour of the Pacific Hazelnut Factory and sample some of their delicious candies and nuts. Free!! Afterwards, stop for lunch at the historic Top of the Hill Restaurant.

Bring money for candy, nuts and lunch!

Date: Tuesday, February 16th
Start Time: 10:30 am
End Time: 2:30 pm

To sign up for this trip, call Northwest Portland Ministries at 503-221-1224, x100

February Trip: Lunch With the Birds

Join expert birdwatcher Greg Gillson for this free birdwatching event at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve! A wheelchair accessible viewing station provides the perfect place to enjoy a sack lunch as you view and identify waterfowl and other birds. Field guides, spotting scopes and binoculars will be supplied. Bring a sack lunch.

Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Start Time: 11:00 am
End Time: 2:00 pm

To sign up for this trip, call Northwest Portland Ministries at 503-221-1224, x100

NWPM invites you to attend...

On Thursday, Jan. 21st
5-7 pm

This month’s Art Spark is being hosted by Elders In Action, with a particular focus on aging and creativity.

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The event will be held at:
Art Bar, in the Portland Center for Performing Arts 1111 SW Broadway

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We will be offering transportation to and from!
Call Dave at 503-221-1224 ext. 100 for details and pickup times.

Join a TriMet transit trip to ChocolateFest!

Join a TriMet transit trip to ChocolateFest at the World Forestry Center

• sample the latest from chocolate masters
• see demonstrations
• learn about the history of chocolate!

Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 10:30 a.m.— 1 p.m.
Place: Meet “Ride Ambassador” at mask sculpture at the entrance of PGE Park, 18th and Morrison. As a group, we'll take MAX to the World Forestry Center.
Cost: Transit is free! Admission to the festival is $7.

To sign up, or to arrange transportation to PGE Park:

Contact Dave at Northwest Portland Ministries at (503) 221-1224 x100 or info@nwpm.org
Northwest Portland Ministries creates a caring community of volunteers who help neighbors in need. We provide food, transportation, recreation and helping hands.
The RideWise Riders Club Program offers guided trips on public transportation. Guides, called Ride Ambassadors, are responsible only for guiding the group on transit. TriMet routes and schedules are subject to change. Read more about the success of this program here. Print and share the flyer, click here.

Holiday Field Trip! Dec. 17th!

Seniors, join us for a holiday field trip to Portland International Raceway to see the Holiday Lights! The entrance fee has been waived by a generous donor. Donations for gas are gratefully accepted.

"Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 17th annual Jubitz Winter Wonderland - Powered by Comcast will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner."

When: Thursday, December 17th, 2009, 4-7PM
Where: Pick up arranged through Dave when you RSVP to him at (503) 221-1224 x100.

Space is limited so call now! Print and share the flyer!

Got a pick-up truck?

Help low income neighbors get some furniture! Many times someone gets into housing but has absolutely nothing, no bed, no chairs etc. The case managers we work with can help folks get items from places like the Community Warehouse, but often there is no way to transport these items to the recipient. This project can be scheduled at your convenience, please let us know if have a van or truck & could be available for this type of service.

Call 503 221-1224.

Daisy the Dog!

Daisy the Shih Tzu is well known dog. Her frisky energy makes it easy for two footed creatures to engage in social connection & conversation. That is great, because her owner Nikou is just a bit shy. Originally from the Middle East, Nikou lived in France and was a world traveler before settling down to become a psychiatric nurse for many years. Today Nikou has no living relatives in this country, so her companion animal of several years is essentially her family and her best friend. When she had a stroke last year, her recovery process and medications left her so dizzy that it made it hard for her to exercise Daisy enough. Her stress and anxiety about her beloved pet’s needs was slowing down her recovery process.
NWPM volunteers stepped up to keep this cute little dog walked and well cared for. Over a several month period, five different volunteers befriended this fascinating lady and her fuzzy friend. The dedicated participation of a high school student, who stopped by regularly after her classes at the Metropolitan Learning Center, made all the difference.
As Nikou got better, she decided to move her little household downtown. On moving day in early May, a NWPM volunteer brought over a pick-up truck to transport her furniture & other items the 20 blocks to her new apartment. Small teams of people helped her with both packing and unpacking. She wanted to live in a building exclusively with older adults. Her new location on the South Park blocks makes it very easy for her take her dog outside and also nearby all their daily needs. Nikou is extremely gratefully for the help that allowed Daisy, to be well cared for during her health crisis, and for the support during her recent housing transition. Sometimes a team approach is needed to keep our elderly neighbors independent & connected!