Support Groups events in Portland

SATNOV 7

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Arts & MediaSupport GroupsWorkshopsDining

The Lost Table

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a welcoming space to gather in community, remember those we’ve lost, and share in the traditions that help us keep them close. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and make a place at the table for the dead. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what we need most is community, ritual, conversation, and food.

Together, we’ll explore how different cultures and traditions call to, honor, and make offerings to those who have died. In the spirit of Día de Muertos, we’ll create a shared space where the living and the dead can gather around the same table.

We’ll begin with a creative activity led by Mario Mesquita, inviting us to reflect on memory, food, and our relationships with those we’ve lost. Participants will be introduced to the ritual elements that will carry us through the evening.

Laura Green will lead a community conversation about intercultural traditions of Día de Muertos and other ways communities call to and remember their dead. Participants will have an opportunity to share stories, traditions, and memories, and to dedicate an offering to someone they have lost.

Bea Yeh will introduce the tradition of Hungry Ghost and lead us in making an offering to the dead. We’ll set places at our table for those who are no longer with us and share food as an act of remembrance and connection.

Our community offerings and tributes will be gathered at Ximena Morales’s altar, creating a shared space of remembrance that connects the different traditions and offerings brought into the room.

Throughout the evening, we’ll create something together through words, offerings, and remembrance. We’ll dedicate a community poem to the dead and close our gathering with a collective ritual of words, sound, and stillness.

Please bring:

A dish to share, plus any serving utensils it needs. Consider bringing something that reminds you of a loved one or connects you to a family or cultural tradition.
Please label your food with a card identifying any allergens or dietary considerations.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, napkin).
A beverage for yourself, if you’d like something other than water.
A photograph, name, or other small tribute to a loved one for the community altar, if you’d like.
Please do not bring chips, salsa, or guacamole—Milagro will provide these.

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a space for English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, share traditions, and honor the dead together.

Schedule
4:00–4:30 PM — Opening Ritual & Activity
4:30–5:45 PM — Community Conversation & Offerings
5:45 PM — Dedication & Closing

Estimated Running Time: 3 hours
Age Recommendation: Ages 10+

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a welcoming space to gather in community, remember those we’ve lost, and share in the traditions that help us keep them close. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and make a place at the table for the dead. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what we need most is community, ritual, conversation, and food.

Together, we’ll explore how different cultures and traditions call to, honor, and make offerings to those who have died. In the spirit of Día de Muertos, we’ll create a shared space where the living and the dead can gather around the same table.

We’ll begin with a creative activity led by Mario Mesquita, inviting us to reflect on memory, food, and our relationships with those we’ve lost. Participants will be introduced to the ritual elements that will carry us through the evening.

Laura Green will lead a community conversation about intercultural traditions of Día de Muertos and other ways communities call to and remember their dead. Participants will have an opportunity to share stories, traditions, and memories, and to dedicate an offering to someone they have lost.

Bea Yeh will introduce the tradition of Hungry Ghost and lead us in making an offering to the dead. We’ll set places at our table for those who are no longer with us and share food as an act of remembrance and connection.

Our community offerings and tributes will be gathered at Ximena Morales’s altar, creating a shared space of remembrance that connects the different traditions and offerings brought into the room.

Throughout the evening, we’ll create something together through words, offerings, and remembrance. We’ll dedicate a community poem to the dead and close our gathering with a collective ritual of words, sound, and stillness.

Please bring:

A dish to share, plus any serving utensils it needs. Consider bringing something that reminds you of a loved one or connects you to a family or cultural tradition.
Please label your food with a card identifying any allergens or dietary considerations.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, napkin).
A beverage for yourself, if you’d like something other than water.
A photograph, name, or other small tribute to a loved one for the community altar, if you’d like.
Please do not bring chips, salsa, or guacamole—Milagro will provide these.

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a space for English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, share traditions, and honor the dead together.

Schedule
4:00–4:30 PM — Opening Ritual & Activity
4:30–5:45 PM — Community Conversation & Offerings
5:45 PM — Dedication & Closing

Estimated Running Time: 3 hours
Age Recommendation: Ages 10+

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SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

All agesBirdingHiking & WalkingWorkshops

Bird Walk at Blue Lake

Blue Lake Regional Park (map)Map

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

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SATNOV 7

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Support GroupsArts & MediaBilingual EventsDining

The Lost Table: A Community Gathering for Grief and Remembrance

Milagro – Miracle Theatre Group525 Southeast Stark Street

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a resilient, welcoming space to gather in community and share experiences of loss. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and share your heart in good company. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what is needed most is community, conversation, and food. During the gathering, each participant will have a few minutes to share their grief in whatever way feels right—whether it's someone who is missed, something that has changed, a loss being carried, or an experience that continues to shape. While one person shares, the rest will listen with care and presence. Save time at the end of the evening to thank one another and connect, but please refrain from interrupting or responding during the sharing portion.

Día de Muertos and the month of November invite you to reflect on and remember loved ones who have passed—a time to celebrate their lives and meet death not with fear, but with love, memory, storytelling, and even humor. Mario Mesquita will lead an opening creative activity exploring memory and the role of cuisine in honoring loved ones, building toward a collective community tribute. Participants are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one or create an offering featuring their loved one's name.

Bea Ogden will present the Hungry Ghost tradition and make an offering for the community ofrenda, opening a cultural exchange around how different traditions honor and remember the dead. Mario and Bea will also guide participants in writing a community poem, inviting each person to contribute a line or dedication to place on the altar.

Please bring:

A dish to share, along with any serving utensils it requires. You're welcome to bring something simple—such as a bag of chips or fresh fruit—or a favorite dish that reminds you of a loved one.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, and napkin).
Optional: A beverage for yourself if you would like something other than water.
Optional: A photograph of a loved one to include in our community tribute

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a welcoming space for both English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, and heal together.

Portland Grief House les invita a unirse a La Mesa Perdida, un espacio resiliente y acogedor para reunirnos en comunidad y compartir nuestras experiencias de pérdida. Traigan un platillo, acerquen una silla y compartan su corazón en buena compañía. El duelo puede ser difícil de comprender y, a veces, lo que más necesitamos es comunidad, conversación y comida. Durante el encuentro, cada participante tendrá unos minutos para compartir su duelo de la manera que le resulte más natural: alguien a quien extrañamos, algo que ha cambiado, una pérdida que llevamos con nosotros, o una experiencia que sigue marcando nuestra vida. Mientras una persona comparte, el resto escucha con atención y presencia. Guardaremos tiempo al final de la noche para agradecer y conectar, pero pedimos que los participantes se abstengan de interrumpir ni de responder durante el momento de compartir.

El Día de Muertos y el mes de noviembre nos invitan a reflexionar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos—un tiempo para celebrar sus vidas y enfrentar la muerte no con miedo, sino con amor, memoria, relatos e incluso humor. Mario Mesquita dirigirá una actividad creativa de apertura que explora la memoria y el papel de la cocina para honrar a nuestros seres queridos, construyendo hacia un tributo colectivo. Los participantes pueden traer una fotografía de un ser querido, o crear una ofrenda con el nombre de su ser querido.

Bea Ogden presentará la tradición del Fantasma Hambriento y hará una ofrenda a nuestra ofrenda comunitaria, abriendo un intercambio cultural sobre cómo distintas tradiciones honran y recuerdan a los difuntos. Mario y Bea también guiarán a los participantes en la escritura de un poema comunitario, invitando a cada persona a aportar una línea o dedicatoria para colocar en el altar.

Por favor traigan:

Un platillo para compartir, junto con los utensilios de servir que necesite. Algo sencillo es bienvenido—como una bolsa de papas fritas o fruta fresca—o un platillo favorito que les recuerde a un ser querido.
Su propia vajilla (plato, tazón, cubiertos y servilleta).
Una bebida para ustedes mismos, si desean algo más que agua.
Una fotografía de un ser querido para incluir en nuestro tributo comunitario (opcional).

Portland Grief House se siente honrado de continuar esta tradición, iniciada originalmente por Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro se emociona de asociarse con Portland Grief House para crear un espacio acogedor donde los miembros de las comunidades de habla inglesa y española puedan reunirse, recordar y sanar juntos.

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a resilient, welcoming space to gather in community and share experiences of loss. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and share your heart in good company. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what is needed most is community, conversation, and food. During the gathering, each participant will have a few minutes to share their grief in whatever way feels right—whether it's someone who is missed, something that has changed, a loss being carried, or an experience that continues to shape. While one person shares, the rest will listen with care and presence. Save time at the end of the evening to thank one another and connect, but please refrain from interrupting or responding during the sharing portion.

Día de Muertos and the month of November invite you to reflect on and remember loved ones who have passed—a time to celebrate their lives and meet death not with fear, but with love, memory, storytelling, and even humor. Mario Mesquita will lead an opening creative activity exploring memory and the role of cuisine in honoring loved ones, building toward a collective community tribute. Participants are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one or create an offering featuring their loved one's name.

Bea Ogden will present the Hungry Ghost tradition and make an offering for the community ofrenda, opening a cultural exchange around how different traditions honor and remember the dead. Mario and Bea will also guide participants in writing a community poem, inviting each person to contribute a line or dedication to place on the altar.

Please bring:

A dish to share, along with any serving utensils it requires. You're welcome to bring something simple—such as a bag of chips or fresh fruit—or a favorite dish that reminds you of a loved one.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, and napkin).
Optional: A beverage for yourself if you would like something other than water.
Optional: A photograph of a loved one to include in our community tribute

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a welcoming space for both English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, and heal together.

Portland Grief House les invita a unirse a La Mesa Perdida, un espacio resiliente y acogedor para reunirnos en comunidad y compartir nuestras experiencias de pérdida. Traigan un platillo, acerquen una silla y compartan su corazón en buena compañía. El duelo puede ser difícil de comprender y, a veces, lo que más necesitamos es comunidad, conversación y comida. Durante el encuentro, cada participante tendrá unos minutos para compartir su duelo de la manera que le resulte más natural: alguien a quien extrañamos, algo que ha cambiado, una pérdida que llevamos con nosotros, o una experiencia que sigue marcando nuestra vida. Mientras una persona comparte, el resto escucha con atención y presencia. Guardaremos tiempo al final de la noche para agradecer y conectar, pero pedimos que los participantes se abstengan de interrumpir ni de responder durante el momento de compartir.

El Día de Muertos y el mes de noviembre nos invitan a reflexionar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos—un tiempo para celebrar sus vidas y enfrentar la muerte no con miedo, sino con amor, memoria, relatos e incluso humor. Mario Mesquita dirigirá una actividad creativa de apertura que explora la memoria y el papel de la cocina para honrar a nuestros seres queridos, construyendo hacia un tributo colectivo. Los participantes pueden traer una fotografía de un ser querido, o crear una ofrenda con el nombre de su ser querido.

Bea Ogden presentará la tradición del Fantasma Hambriento y hará una ofrenda a nuestra ofrenda comunitaria, abriendo un intercambio cultural sobre cómo distintas tradiciones honran y recuerdan a los difuntos. Mario y Bea también guiarán a los participantes en la escritura de un poema comunitario, invitando a cada persona a aportar una línea o dedicatoria para colocar en el altar.

Por favor traigan:

Un platillo para compartir, junto con los utensilios de servir que necesite. Algo sencillo es bienvenido—como una bolsa de papas fritas o fruta fresca—o un platillo favorito que les recuerde a un ser querido.
Su propia vajilla (plato, tazón, cubiertos y servilleta).
Una bebida para ustedes mismos, si desean algo más que agua.
Una fotografía de un ser querido para incluir en nuestro tributo comunitario (opcional).

Portland Grief House se siente honrado de continuar esta tradición, iniciada originalmente por Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro se emociona de asociarse con Portland Grief House para crear un espacio acogedor donde los miembros de las comunidades de habla inglesa y española puedan reunirse, recordar y sanar juntos.

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TUENOV 3

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

55+ / SeniorsSupport GroupsTalks & Lectures

Aging Solo In Clark County WA

40 ET 8 BoxCar Room2809 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA 98665

Villages Clark County has created an “AGING SOLO IN CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY”

We have Monthly Meetings the first Tuesday of every Month. We are inviting:

Community members 50 and up
Aging Solo Seniors
Anyone who cares for someone age 50 and up
Businesses and Organizations that work with clients ages 50 and up or caregivers
Businesses and Organizations that offer products and services for clients age 50 and up or caregivers
EVERYONE IS WELCOME feel free to share the information, social media posts on Villages Clark County or the attached flyer

In Clark County over 20,000 adults age 65+ live alone. You don’t have to do it alone. AGING SOLO IS ABOUT CONNECTION, PREPARATION & COMMUNITY. Discover how we can help one another navigate this stage of life—with more connection, resources and support.

THIS MONTHS MEETING IS ALL THINGS INSURANCE AND COVERAGE. MEDICARE, LIFE INSURANCE AND WA CARESEvery 1ST Tuesday of the month - THIS MONTH IS NOVEMBER 3RD
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
40 ET 8 BoxCar Room
(The Bingo Hall with the train out front)
2809 NE 78th street
Vancouver WA

THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME

For questions contact Christina Keys
Email: [email protected]
Phone 360-358-5018

Villages Clark County has created an “AGING SOLO IN CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY”

We have Monthly Meetings the first Tuesday of every Month. We are inviting:

Community members 50 and up
Aging Solo Seniors
Anyone who cares for someone age 50 and up
Businesses and Organizations that work with clients ages 50 and up or caregivers
Businesses and Organizations that offer products and services for clients age 50 and up or caregivers
EVERYONE IS WELCOME feel free to share the information, social media posts on Villages Clark County or the attached flyer

In Clark County over 20,000 adults age 65+ live alone. You don’t have to do it alone. AGING SOLO IS ABOUT CONNECTION, PREPARATION & COMMUNITY. Discover how we can help one another navigate this stage of life—with more connection, resources and support.

THIS MONTHS MEETING IS ALL THINGS INSURANCE AND COVERAGE. MEDICARE, LIFE INSURANCE AND WA CARESEvery 1ST Tuesday of the month - THIS MONTH IS NOVEMBER 3RD
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
40 ET 8 BoxCar Room
(The Bingo Hall with the train out front)
2809 NE 78th street
Vancouver WA

THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME

For questions contact Christina Keys
Email: [email protected]
Phone 360-358-5018

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SATNOV 7

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

All agesRSVP requiredBirdingTalks & Lectures

Reimagining birding

Oregon Metro600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

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FRINOV 20

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Support Groups

Parkinson’s Support Group

Messiah Lutheran Church905 NW 94th St

1-2:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 905 N.W. 94th St. No affiliation with the church, this group of caregivers and PD patients is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon and provides support and information in a casual setting that is free. Meets the third Friday of each month. Questions, call 360-314-2737.

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SUNNOV 8

8:15 AM – 10:15 AM

+1 dates

BirdingHiking & WalkingLearning & Tech

Morning Bird Walks

Friends of Tryon Creek11321 South Terwilliger Boulevard

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FRINOV 13

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

💰 $10FilmSupport Groups

HOPE Dementia Support: Meet Me at the Movies

Kiggins Theatre1011 Main Street

HOPE Dementia Support presents “Meet Me at the Movies” at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. A different musical will start at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Visit kigginstheatre.com to see what musical will be shown next. The cost is $10 per person.

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SATNOV 7

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

+3 dates

Support GroupsMeditation

AA Meditation

Fellowship Hall1814 SE Bybee Blvd

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. https://www.pdxaa.org/meetings/sellwood-meditation/

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TUENOV 3

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

+3 dates

LGBTQ+Clubs & MeetingsSupport GroupsYouth ProgramsBooksCraftsTeens

Queer Youth Club

Albina Library205 NE Russell St

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email [email protected] for more information.

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MONNOV 2

12:00 PM

+4 dates

Clubs & MeetingsSupport Groups

NAMI on Campus Club

Wacheno Welcome Center Conference Room (WC225)Map

Wacheno Welcome Center Conference Room (WC225) Monday, November 16, 2026, 12 – 1pm Join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for our weekly club meetings. We meet on Mondays, from noon – 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, room 161, located in the Wacheno Welcome Center, Oregon City Campus. Come for friendship, laughs, and community, because your mental health matters.

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WEDNOV 11

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

+1 dates

GamesSupport GroupsCraftsLGBTQ+

BIPOC Support Space

Q CenterMap

This BIPOC support space is facilitated by Sielo Kaí Solar (he/him/el), a peer support worker who identifies as 2S, trans, disabled, mixed race, and a first-generation Mexican-American. As an artist, abolitionist, and community-centered facilitator, Sielo brings a warm, creative, and welcoming energy to the space.

Participants are invited to gather in a relaxed and flexible environment to snack, make art, chat, and play games as they wish. This space is intended to foster connection, creativity, and community care, allowing everyone to show up as they are and engage in ways that feel most comfortable.

This BIPOC support space is facilitated by Sielo Kaí Solar (he/him/el), a peer support worker who identifies as 2S, trans, disabled, mixed race, and a first-generation Mexican-American. As an artist, abolitionist, and community-centered facilitator, Sielo brings a warm, creative, and welcoming energy to the space.

Participants are invited to gather in a relaxed and flexible environment to snack, make art, chat, and play games as they wish. This space is intended to foster connection, creativity, and community care, allowing everyone to show up as they are and engage in ways that feel most comfortable.

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SUNNOV 8

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Faith & WorshipSupport GroupsClubs & Meetings

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affinity Group

The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) affinity group meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month after service. We hope you can join us!

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WEDNOV 18

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BirdingWorkshopsTalks & Lectures

Backyard Birdwatching

La Center Community Library1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road

If you’re just getting started with birdwatching, look no further! In this class you’ll learn what sort of equipment might be helpful, safe and ethical bird feeding, identification tools and some common backyard birds to look for, and other useful tips and resources for birdwatching both in your yard and beyond.

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SATNOV 7

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Support Groups

Adult Death Cafe

Cascade Park Community Library600 NE 136th Ave

Join us for a Death Café—an open, group-directed conversation about death with no set agenda or themes. This is a space for thoughtful discussion, not a grief support or counseling session. Together, we’ll explore ideas and questions about death and dying in a respectful, welcoming environment.

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MONNOV 2

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Support Groups

Veterans Support Group

NAMI Southwest Washington4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105

The National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington offers a Veterans Support Group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month at 907 Harney St., Vancouver. Learn more at namiswwa.org.

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THUNOV 5

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Support Groups

4D Recovery at Midland Library

Midland Library805 SE 122nd Avenue

Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:

Peer Mentoring
Treatment
Housing
Mental Health
Family Support

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SATNOV 21

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Registration requiredBirdingHiking & WalkingCoursesTalks & Lectures

Brainy Birds: Fall

Hoyt Arboretum4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221

Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & changing environments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants. Winter classes will center on adaptations for surviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy of breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of the next annual cycle. And, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migration. Each seasonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Arboretum, and include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how their brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitats. Short informal lectures and group discussions will be followed by exploratory bird-watching hikes to observe these processes in action. Please register through the Hoyt Arboretum website. — 40

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THUNOV 19

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Support GroupsKids & Family

4D Recovery at Rockwood Library

Rockwood Library17917 SE Stark Street

Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:

Peer Mentoring
Treatment
Housing
Mental Health
Family Support

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THUNOV 5

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Under 5Support GroupsLearning & Tech

Infant and Toddler Feeding Support

Ridgefield Community Library210 N Main Ave

Join us each month to discuss infant and toddler feeding in a supportive, community environment. Led by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), this group covers a wide range of topics, including breast/bodyfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, introducing solids, and weaning.

Because feeding is deeply connected to daily life, we also welcome open discussions on related parenting topics such as sleep patterns, soothing a crying baby, and navigating the postpartum adjustment. Come connect, share experiences, and get expert guidance on your family's feeding journey.

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MONNOV 16

12:30 PM – 2:55 PM

Women & Non-Binary55+ / SeniorsClubs & MeetingsSupport Groups

70+ Women's Group

Q CenterMap

Reach out to Carol to join: [email protected]

Meets in person every Third Monday 12:30pm - 2:25pm in the Library

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FRINOV 20

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

LGBTQ+Clubs & MeetingsSupport GroupsYouth ProgramsTeensBooks

Queer Youth Club

Capitol Hill Library10723 SW Capitol Highway

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools.

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TUENOV 3

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

55+ / SeniorsSupport GroupsClubs & MeetingsLearning & Tech

Aging Solo in Clark County

40 et 8 Bingo Parlor7607 N.E. 26th Ave.

Villages Clark County Has offers Aging Solo in Clark County, a group for seniors age 50 and up, anyone who cares for someone age 50 and up and businesses and organizations that work with clients age 50 and up. The group meets from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the 40 et 8 Boxcar Room, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. A different topic will be explored each month. Attendance is free but donations are welcome. Questions? Contact Christina Keys at [email protected] or call 360-358-5018.

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FRINOV 6

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Support Groups

Memory Cafe at Prairie Tavern

Prairie Tavern14925 NE Caples Rd

Dementia-Friendly Clark County hosts a Memory Cafe at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of the month at Prairie Tavern, 14925 N.E. Caples Rd., Brush Prairie. Memory Cafe provides a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their caregivers to socialize, enjoy refreshments and participate in activities. Sign up at eventbrite.com or call 360-513-5754.

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THUNOV 12

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Support GroupsUnder 5

Postpartum Support Group

Tualatin Public Library18878 SW Martinazzi Ave

Did you recently have a baby? Do you have questions? Are you feeling all the feelings? Join postpartum doula Krystal Williams for a program of connection and caring for new moms. No registration required. Meets in the Community Room.

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SUNNOV 1

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

+4 dates

Support GroupsFaith & Worship

7:00 pm SA/ SANon Group Meetings

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church11265 Southwest Cabot Street

SA Group will meet in the library and SANon will meet in the Garden Room every Sunday evening unless otherwise noted. Groups are renting our spaces.

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THUNOV 5

7:00 PM

Support Groups

BroadCast Peer Support Discussion

Sanctuary ClubMap

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THUNOV 5

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LGBTQ+Support Groups

LGBTQIA+ Support Group

🌐Online via ZoomVirtual Event

The National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington offers an LGBTQIA+ Support Group at 3 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month, via Zoom. Learn more and get Zoom links at namiswwa.org.

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THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Support GroupsLGBTQ+

QTBIPOC Grief Support Group

Dandelion Teahouse & ApothecaryDandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, West 7th Street, Vancouver, WA, USA

Our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space where individuals experiencing grief can find understanding, connection, and community. Through shared experiences, emotional support, and guided healing resources, we aim to empower each person to navigate their grief at their own pace. We honor every story, validate every emotion, and walk alongside one another as we move toward renewed strength, resilience, and meaning.

Please contact Vishal Nair at 360.823.9208 or [email protected] with any questions!

Our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space where individuals experiencing grief can find understanding, connection, and community. Through shared experiences, emotional support, and guided healing resources, we aim to empower each person to navigate their grief at their own pace. We honor every story, validate every emotion, and walk alongside one another as we move toward renewed strength, resilience, and meaning.

Please contact Vishal Nair at 360.823.9208 or [email protected] with any questions!

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MONNOV 2

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

+4 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group

Cogir at The Quarry415 SE 177th Ave

HOPE Dementia Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at Cogir at The Quarry, 415 S.E. 177th Ave., Vancouver, is for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Call 360-513-5754 with questions.

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THUNOV 5

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Registration requiredSupport GroupsKids & FamilySocial Mixers

Mom's Night Out

Club EveryoneMap

This relaxed evening at the Clubhouse offers moms and caregivers of neurodivergent teens and adults a welcoming space for conversation, snacks, and connection with people who understand. The gathering is grounded in acceptance, understanding, and kindness, and participants are welcome to come as they are and stay for as long as they like. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available, and guests may bring their own drinks. Registered participants will receive an email with options for adding food to a group delivery order. Please register in advance so organizers can prepare a comfortable space.

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WEDNOV 4

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

+1 dates

Support Groups

Free Men’s Support Group

Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill Ridgefield4327 S. Settler Drive, Suite 100

A free men’s support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill, 4327 S. Settler Drive, Suite 100, Ridgefield.

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SATNOV 14

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

RSVP requiredSupport Groups

Traumatic brain injury in-person support group

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center2211 N.E. 139th St.

The nonprofit TBI4Life Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family meets from 2-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month in Conference Room 202 of the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Office Building. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620. For more details, visit www.tbi4life.com.

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THUNOV 12

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Support GroupsKids & Family

Loss of a Child Peer Support Group

NAMI SW WA2500 Main Street, Suite 120

Loss of a Child Peer Support Group, hosted by NWCAVE, is a peer-led support group for families navigating the loss of a child for any reason. The group offers a safe space where people can openly share their experiences and support each other. The group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and from 2-4 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month at NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. Online attendance is available. For details, call NWCAVE at 360-852-8019 or email [email protected].

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MONNOV 2

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

+4 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group

Highgate Senior Living9803 NE Hazel Dell Avenue

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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TUENOV 10

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

+1 dates

Support Groups

Tuesday Family Support Group

Clark County, WAMap

NAMI hosts a Family Support Group every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

This Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have proper support.

Event is free of cost. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed. Confidential. For more information visit namiswwa.org.

NAMI hosts a Family Support Group every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

This Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have proper support.

Event is free of cost. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed. Confidential. For more information visit namiswwa.org.

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WEDNOV 4

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

Hope Dementia Support Group at Columbia Presbyterian Church

Columbia Presbyterian Church805 Columbia Ridge Drive

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 S.E. Columbia Ridge Dr., Vancouver.

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WEDNOV 4

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Online Support Group

🌐Online via ZoomVirtual Event

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held virtually Wednesday afternoons via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m.

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THUNOV 5

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

+3 dates

RSVP requiredSupport Groups

NAMI Online Connection Peer Support Group

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. Online meetings are 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays weekly via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.

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WEDNOV 4

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group Fairway Village

Fairway Village Clubhouse15509 S.E. Fernwood Drive

HOPE Dementia Support meets 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Fairway Village Clubhouse, 15509 S.E. Fernwood Dr., Vancouver. Call 360-513-5754 with questions.

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THUNOV 5

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group – Battle Ground

Battle Ground Senior Center116 N.E. Third Ave.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for people with all types of dementia. The group meets 1-3 p.m. Thursdays at Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave., Battle Ground.

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TUENOV 10

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Support Groups

Grief Group (Virtual)

🌐Zoom OnlyVirtual Event

Come walk the journey of grief together, supported by friends across the Portland Metro area and guided by a professional grief counselor. (Zoom)

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WEDNOV 4

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group at The Hampton Ashely Inn

The Hampton and Ashley Inn1617 S.E. Talton Ave.

HOPE Dementia Support meets 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at The Hampton Ashley Inn, 1617 S.E. Talton Ave., Vancouver. Call 360-513-5754 with questions.

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WEDNOV 4

12:00 PM

+2 dates

Support Groups

SMART Recovery

Roger Rook Hall Classroom (RR205)Map

Roger Rook Hall Classroom (RR205) Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12 – 1pm Weekly support meeting for SMART Recovery (www.smartrecovery.org).

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WEDNOV 4

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group

Camas Community Center1718 S.E. Seventh Ave.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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WEDNOV 4

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group at Glenwood Place

Cogir at Glenwood Place5500 NE 82nd Ave

HOPE Dementia Support meets 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Cogir at Glenwood Place, 5500 N.E. 82nd Ave., Vancouver. Call 360-513-5754 with questions.

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THUNOV 5

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Minnehaha Church of Christ3217 N.E. 54th St.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (aka TOPS) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. Weigh-ins are 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and meetings are 12:30-1:30 p.m. For more information, call 360-608-8375.

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THUNOV 5

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

+3 dates

Support Groups

HOPE Dementia Support Group at The Hampton Salmon Creek

The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community2305 N.E. 129th St.

HOPE Dementia Support meets 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 2305 N.E. 129th St., Vancouver. Call 360-513-5754 with questions.

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THUNOV 5

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Support Groups

Agape Grief Group

Hillsboro Presbyterian ChurchMap

Agape Grief Group provides a caring environment where people connect to talk, listen, and offer mutual support while navigating the challenges of loss. This ongoing gathering centers on empathy and understanding, giving participants space to process their feelings in a supportive community.

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SATNOV 21

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

RSVP requiredSupport Groups

Traumatic brain injury online support group

🌐Online via ZoomVirtual Event

The nonprofit TBI4Life Zoom support group for survivors of traumatic brain injury and their friends, family and caregivers meets online from 2-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620. For more details, visit tbi4life.com.

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