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DEAR FRIENDS OF SAGE METRO PORTLAND,Welcome to the SAGE Metro Portland PRIDE 2018 edition! This year’s Pride NW Theme is: Still Here, Still Queer.

On Friday, June 8, Friendly House will be holding a Pride Block Party from 5–7 p.m. We’ll have drag performances, fairy hair extensions, an Earth loom installation, a photo booth, free food, and ice cream. There is no cost for this event and we hope you can join us to help kick off Pride!

We are thrilled to host the Senior Tent at Pride once again. Please look or ask for the senior tent when arriving at the Pride Festival. We will be in a new

location closer to the Morrison Bridge this time. We will announce our location on Facebook as soon as we know it!

Also join SAGE in the Pride Parade! We will meet at 10 a.m, and the parade starts marching at 11 a.m. We do not know our contingent number or location for meeting as of yet. Please call Max Micozzi or Ian Alexander after June 4 for this information at 503-224-2640.

We have so much to be thankful for as well. Thank you LGBT trailblazers all over the world for paving this road of the last 50+ years. If not for the risks you took, the compromises you had to make and the lives you lead and changed, who knows what our lives would look like today. There is still a lot of work to be done though. Maintaining our rights and continuing the fight and assuring safety for our transgender and people of color community is a constant challenge. We also are tasked with assuring our elders don’t encounter prejudice and discrimination when accessing housing and healthcare—follow us on Facebook to see current petitions and actions you can take.

Happy Pride to all of you!

Max Micozzi

Project Manager for SAGE Metro Portland

SAGE Metro Portland is a program of Friendly House.Friendly House creates a thriving community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through quality educational, recreational and other life-sustaining services.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSProgram Director Letter 1SAGE Pride Month Events 2SAGE Special Events 3SAGE Ongoing Meetups 4Volunteer for SAGE 4SAGE Services 5Friendly House Events 5SAGE Photos 6

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Pride Block Party!5–7 p.m. | Friday, June 8

NW 26th Ave(between NW Thurman and

NW Savier Streets)FREE!

BBQ!

Fairy Hair!

Pride Block Party!

The block party will take place on NW 26th Ave.

between NW Thurman St. and NW Savier St.

5–7 p.m. | Friday, June 8

FREE!

Experience a sense of community and culture

when you join us for this inter-generational

celebration! Bring your family and friends; everyone is welcome! Friendly House will host

drag performances from The House of Dott to

showcase local LGBTQ talent and culture!

The Pride Block Party is part 1 of Friendly House's

Multicultural Celebration Series sponsored by

Neighbors West NW!

Drag Queen

Performances!!

and MORE!

Photo

Booth!

Experience a sense of community and culture when you join us for this intergenerational celebration!

Drag performances from The House of Dott to showcase local LGBTQ talent and culture!

BBQ! Photo Booth!

Fairy Hair!

The Pride Block Party is part one of Friendly House's Multicultural Celebration Series sponsored by Neighbors West NW!

Drag Queen Performances!

And MORE!

JOIN SAGE FOR PRIDE EVENTS

SENIOR TENTVisit us for beverages and snacks, resources and respite! All day, Saturday June 16 | After parade Sunday, June 17. Location to be announced.

MARCH WITH US!Walk with SAGE in the Pride Parade, or reserve a seat on our pedicabs!Contact Ian at (503) 224-2640 to RSVP for the parade or pedicab.

LATINX PRIDESaturday, July 21District East2305 SE 9th AvePortland, OR 97214

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SAGE SPECIAL EVENTSAll events are held at Friendly House (1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland) unless noted otherwise.

LGBT AND ALLIES THEATER WORKSHOPAll are welcome! All levels of theater experience allowed, and beginners encouraged to attend! Join us to enjoy playing theater games and acting out scenes from scripts! Led by director Donald St. Pierre, providing years of international experience in acting and directing. This space is supportive of diversity with regard to race, gender, sexuality and ability.2–3:30 p.m. Thursdays | June 14–July 19Registration required. Call Ian at (503) 224-2640

GOOD IN THE HOOD FESTIVALSAGE will be at the Good in the Hood Festival, a creative medium by which Portland residents, businesses and organizations can engage in music, food and resources while connecting people with experiences that strengthen unity in the community. Find us in the parade and at the Information Village!Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24King School Park (NE 6th Ave and NE Humboldt St)

SAGETALK: LIVING AND DYING CHILDFREELife unfolds a little differently when you’re one of the 20% of Americans over age 45 who don’t have children. Whether childfree by choice or childless by circumstance, our individual stories differ, but many themes overlap—like how to manage our health, stuff, and estates, where to live, and what might be our legacy. Join an engaging, respectful exchange of attitudes, issues, and solutions. Parents welcome, too.12–1 p.m. | Wednesday, July 18No RSVP required

CANOE RIDES Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership on a fun and informative canoe paddle featuring two 29-foot canoes. Paddlers will enjoy learning about the river, watching wildlife, and experiencing the region from an on-water perspective. Paddlers will meet at Friendly House and take a bus to the St. John’s Pier near Cathedral Park. The approximately 2 mile trip will end at Fred’s Marina on Multnomah Channel, where a bus will transport canoers back to Friendly House. LGBTQ Seniors (55+) and Allies: 10 a.m. | Thursday, July 19Call Friendly House (503) 228-4391 to register. Registration is required; spaces fill up fast.

A VERY FRUITY BBQJoin the SAGE community for our annual BBQ to celebrate summer together! Enjoy BBQ (meat and veggie options), fruit, games and great fun!12–2 p.m. | Friday, July 27No RSVP necessary | More information: Ian at (503) 224-2640 or sage@friendlyhouseinc.org

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SAGE ONGOING MEETUPSVIEWS Support Group for LGBT older adults at Friendly House (FH). To register, call Peter at (503) 261-6181. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Tuesdays

Meals on Wheels Lunch at Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 2400 NE Broadway. Donations gladly accepted! 11:30 a.m. | Wednesdays

LGBT Caregiver Support Group at FH. Open to any LGBT person caring for a loved one, or to any ally caregiver to an LGBT person suffering from memory loss. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | First Wednesday of the month | June 6 | July 4

Bridge Group at FH. A drop-in bridge club for players of all levels. 2–4 p.m. | Second and fourth Wednesday of the month | June 13 and 27 | July 11and 25

Happy Hour at Bernie’s Southern Bistro, 2904 NE Alberta Street. Meet-up with wonderful food. The back patio is not WC accessible. Street parking only, bus line #72. 4–5:30 p.m. | Third Wednesday of the month | June 20 and July 18

Lunch at Tom’s, 3871 SE Division St. This is one of SAGE’s longest-standing events and always has a great crowd. We meet in the banquet room for lunch and good company. 2 p.m. | Second Thursday of the month | June 14 | July 12

Milwaukie Social at Gramma’s Corner, 10880 SE McLoughlin Blvd. at Monroe St. Join us for our growing social lunch hour in Clackamas County. 11:30 a.m. | Third Thursday of the month | June 21 |July 19

Social at Hobo’s, 120 NW 3rd Ave. Fourth Thursday of the month, 4-6 p.m. | June 28 | July 26

VOLUNTEER FOR SAGE FRIENDLY VISITINGThe Friendly Visiting program matches volunteers with LGBT older adults to provide social opportunities, outings or in-home visiting. We match trained volunteers (both LGBT and allies) with LGBT older adults, based on location and interests. Through this program LGBT older adults can feel free to express themselves without fear while having companionship. We ask volunteers to commit to weekly visits in-person or by phone.

DRIVE FOR SENIOR TRIPSHave fun volunteering while exploring the hidden beauty that Oregon has to offer! Friendly House is seeking volunteers to drive seniors to fun destinations and outdoor adventures. Interested volunteers must successfully complete a training, criminal background check and drug screening.volunteer@friendlyhouseinc.org | (503) 224-2640www.friendlyhouseinc.org/volunteer

HOUSING COMMITTEEJoin if you are interested in advocating for more welcoming and inclusive senior housing options for LGBT older adults. These meetings require a quick pre-screening to assure a good fit. 12:30 p.m. | Second Wednesdays of the month | At Friendly House (1737 NW 26th Ave)

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SAGE METRO PORTLAND SERVICESSUPPORT—SAGE Metro Portland offers Options Counseling, Case Management, and Information and Referral services to LGBT seniors (60 and better) living in Multnomah County, offering support in finding and accessing resources, decision making and aging service system navigation.

ADVOCACY—SAGE Metro Portland advocates for all LGBT seniors, locally and nationally. This includes involvement with legislative and community leaders, partnerships with senior housing providers, and connection to the SAGE National network.

HOUSING—We advocate for safe and welcoming housing for LGBT older adults. We work directly with senior housing facilities to create lasting change and welcoming, inclusive environments.

COMMUNITY BUILDING— SAGE Metro Portland hosts weekly social groups at local restaurants to promote networking and community building. We also hold special events including the Gay & Grey Expo (a health and resource fair for LGBT seniors, professionals and allies), Pride events, holiday parties, and guest speakers!

FRIENDLY HOUSE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

All events are held at Friendly House (1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland) unless noted otherwise.

BETTER BONES This is an ongoing fitness class open to any age and specifically designed for individuals with osteoporosis. 10–11 a.m. | Mondays and Thursdays $6 | $5 for Friendly House members*

MOVE IT! A flowing movement class combining strength training, flexibility, balance, coordination training and endurance exercise geared to those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Mondays and Wednesdays$6 | $5 for Friendly House members*

*Punch cards for Move It! and Better Bones: Buy 10 classes, get the 11th free. No one will be turned away due to inabiity to pay—scholarships available.

EASY EXERCISE Easy Exercise is a safe exercise program specifically designed for older adults. 10–11 a.m. | Mondays and Wednesdays$5 | First class free

STRETCH, FLEX AND RENEW A beginning-level exercise class appropriate for people of all fitness levels. Tuesdays | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.$6 | $5 Friendly House Members

SUPERBRAIN YOGA Instructor: Liza Burney | Learn to boost your vitality, recharge your brain power, experience emotional calmness and mental clarity with this technique that harnesses the body’s energies.SuperBrain Yoga® is a simple technique to energize and recharge the brain. It is based on the principles of subtle energy and ear acupuncture to balance the left and right brain energies.10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Saturday, June 30Free | registration requestedCall (503) 228-4391

BINGO NIGHT Come on over for some Bingo! Bingo Night is fun for the whole family! This event is open to anybody—bring your family and bring your friends! Come by, get to know your neighbors, have some fun, and win some prizes!!6–7:30 p.m. | First Fridays of the MonthFree

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INFORMATION & REFERRAL(503) 224-2640 | sage@friendlyhouseinc.org

Friendly House can assist with information and referral services concerning benefits counseling, housing, legal support, end of life planning, health and wellness classes, social and support groups, and many other resources that support independence and dignity in aging.

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SENIOR LAW PROGRAMFree 30-minute appointments with an attorney

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SENIOR HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE (SHIBA)

Free individual assistance with health insurance benefits or questions.

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