Explore the contributions of Langston Hughes, one of the most visible writers of the Harlem Renaissance. His work ranged from novels and plays to short stories and children’s books; however, his most widely appreciated pieces were his poems. His writing reflected the idea that black culture should be celebrated because of its value to the […]
An opportunity to slow down the mind, cultivate self-awareness, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. Saturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
May 8th: Punjabi Rebels of the Columbia River: The Global Fight for Indian Independence and Citizenship by Johanna Ogden June 12th: Portland's Audacious Champion: How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate and Became an Intrepid Civic Leader by Erica Naito-Campbell 6-7pm • Second Thursday, Monthly • Free • RSVP required: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or call (503) 228-4391 This […]
An opportunity to slow down the mind, cultivate self-awareness, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. Saturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
An opportunity to slow down the mind, cultivate self-awareness, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. Saturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
Join Kim, a retired family medicine doctor, who has sewn her whole life. When she was young, she sewed most of her own clothing but most recently is more likely to use her skills to adjust and repair them. This is an introductory course, but everyone is welcome to join with or without previous sewing […]
Ever worry about what will happen when a big earthquake or wildfire event occurs in our communities? You’re not alone. Invite a neighbor and join us for an important Community Conversation at Friendly House and together we’ll learn practical, proven strategies to prepare ourselves, our families, and our neighborhoods. What to Expect: Steve Eberlein, Preparedness […]
Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course and you could save money on auto insurance! Understand how to reduce traffic violations, crashes, and risk of injury, and learn state-specific items. 1–4:30pm • May 19-20 • $25/Non-AARP Members • $20/AARP Members • Preregistration is required. To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 • Friendly House: 1737 NW […]
Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course and you could save money on auto insurance! Understand how to reduce traffic violations, crashes, and risk of injury, and learn state-specific items. 1–4:30pm • May 19-20 • $25/Non-AARP Members • $20/AARP Members • Preregistration is required. To RSVP: frontdesk@fhpdx.org or (503) 228-4391 • Friendly House: 1737 NW […]
Save the dates! Our Bold Voices is releasing a new collection of LGBTQ+ stories, Defiant Moments, featuring many from our local elder community! Come listen, laugh, and cry with these writers as they share their personal stories. Thanks to the kind support of Paul Iarrobino and OBV, proceeds of books sold at some events will […]
Join Melanie Henshaw for a conversation about her reporting on Indigenous communities, including food sovereignty efforts like salmon protection and first foods restoration. She’ll discuss the environmental consequences of colonial land management, the ongoing health disparities faced by Native communities, and the people working to address them. The discussion will also touch on her award-winning […]
An opportunity to slow down the mind, cultivate self-awareness, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. Saturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
Join Cynthia and Amy for a two-part workshop designed to support you in building a more stable and confident financial future. In Part 1, we’ll explore how your values and life experiences shape your relationship with money, and we’ll walk through simple ways to set goals and budget wisely, practical tools for tracking spending. In […]
Join Kim, a retired family medicine doctor, who has sewn her whole life. When she was young, she sewed most of her own clothing but most recently is more likely to use her skills to adjust and repair them. This is an introductory course, but everyone is welcome to join with or without previous sewing […]
Join volunteers from SHIBA and the Senior Medicare Patrol to learn the basics of Medicare - when & how to enroll, Pt C vs. Medigap, and how SHIBA can help. In addition, we will share how to spot Medicare fraud, learn about trends in healthcare fraud schemes, and how you can help preserve the Medicare […]
Based on Dr. Bill Thierfelder’s tour of the Hall of Human Origins at the American Museum of Natural History, this program explores the earliest members of the hominin lineage. “Lucy,” “Turkana Boy,” and other world-famous fossils, as well as species like Homo erectus whose members survived in Africa and Asia for nearly two million years […]
Save the dates! Our Bold Voices is releasing a new collection of LGBTQ+ stories, Defiant Moments, featuring many from our local elder community! Come listen, laugh, and cry with these writers as they share their personal stories. Thanks to the kind support of Paul Iarrobino and OBV, proceeds of books sold at some events will […]
"A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Prison" is a beautiful story of love, caring and human connection. Themes of gender identity and the challenges faced by BIPOC prisoners are deftly explored, and the power of the arts to challenge and heal, even under the most difficult circumstances, is affirmed and celebrated. Q & A discussion after […]
An opportunity to slow down the mind, cultivate self-awareness, and transform your life to support a healthy and meaningful way of being in a supportive environment facilitated by Frankie Coan, trained in Tibetan Buddhism. Formerly called Dharma Talks. Saturdays • 9:30–11am • Friendly House Keeston Room
Curious about AI apps? Join us for a beginner hands-on workshop. Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious about AI, this session will introduce you to practical apps, that can boost productivity. Bring your smartphone or laptop and we'll walk you through setting up and using AI tools that meet your needs. No prior […]
Join Kim, a retired family medicine doctor, who has sewn her whole life. When she was young, she sewed most of her own clothing but most recently is more likely to use her skills to adjust and repair them. This is an introductory course, but everyone is welcome to join with or without previous sewing […]
Note: Pickleball sessions are scheduled on Pickleballheads.com and are not listed on our calendar. Visit our pickleball page for more information: fhpdx.org/pickleball