NEHALEM NEWSPAGE

L’Arche Nehalem, 8501 SE Stephens, Portland, OR 97216

Office: 503-251-6901 Fax: 503-251-6952 E-mail: mail@larche-portland.org Web site: www.larche-portland.org

OCTOBER 2006

Our mission is to create a place to call home

for people with developmental disabilities and those who share life with them.

Board Retreat & Workshop Saturday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

You’re invited to join our Board of Directors at their annual retreat. The goal of the day is to energize members of L’Arche Nehalem Community to help implement our newly created fund development plan and ensure L’Arche Nehalem’s long-term financial viability. Sr. Guadalupe Guajardo from TACS (Technical Assistance for Community Services) will facilitate the day. We need as many people as possible to get involved in sharing the good news of L’Arche. We’ll be meeting in Holy Redeemer Parish’s St. Clare Hall at N Portland Blvd. and Vancouver Ave. Please RSVP to Susan at 503-251-6901.

NEWS

Pat Dillon, who was a founding assistant at Nehalem House with Rob Hoisington, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home on September 20. Pat was a beloved extended community member and will be very much missed by all.

Ì Our condolences to Susan Mitchell and her family. Susan’s father, Ben, died on September 20.

Ì Marilyn Petruzzelli and Adam Richards will participate in the Fall Bowling League sponsored by Portland Parks and Recreation. When you drop by Nehalem House, be sure to ask about their weekly scores!

LIFE IN THE HOMES

H Erin Wheeler has been rejoicing in spending more time with her older sister, Shannon, who has recently settled in Portland again after several years on the East Coast. They have enjoyed eating ribs and going to the zoo, among other treats.

H At Neahkahnie House, fall activities have included Robyn Dowell soaking up the last of the sun by sweeping the back patio frequently, Cindy Leonard continuing her quest to own the largest CD collection ever, and Rodney Gabriel listening to his albums in the living room. Ben Miller recently received a new manual wheelchair and looks forward to breaking it in!

THANK YOU!

Y The Oak Grove branch of Key Bank, which sent a group of volunteers to spend an afternoon at Nehalem House on September 14 doing activities with core members, yard work, and art projects.

Y Joan Meyerhoff for donating a stationary exercise bike to Nehalem House.

JOURNEYS

Ž Meredith Zubel will attend the Team Leader’s Circle Training for L’Arche USA and Western Canada Regions in Port Orchard, WA, October 15-20. Amy Barcia will attend the second session of this training in Vancouver, BC, as a member of the planning and facilitating team, Oct. 29-Nov. 3.

Ž Jacque Werling will participate in the L’Arche Exploratory Member’s Retreat at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center in rural Iowa, October 1-6. Jacque will join other assistants from across the US Zone for a time of reflection on “A Greater Love.”

BIRTHDAYS	ANNIVERSARIES
Oct. 6: Susan Mitchell Oct. 9, 1965: Ben Miller Oct. 14, 1965: Robyn Dowell Oct. 14, 1942: Marilyn Petruzzelli	Oct. 28: Adam Richards (6 years) Kate Marshall joined the Board, Oct. 1996

CELEBRATIONS

Please join us if you can!

U Wed., Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m., Nehalem House: Celebration for Marilyn Petruzzelli’s and Susan Mitchell’s Birthdays

U Wed., Oct. 11, 7:00 p.m., Neahkahnie House: Celebration for Ben Miller’s and Robyn Dowell’s Birthdays

U Wed. Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m., Nehalem House: Adam Richards’ 6th Anniversary Party

U Wed. Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m., Neahkahnie House: Prayer Night

MEETINGS

¤ Fri., Oct. 13, 7:00 a.m., Marsee Bakery: Board Formation Committee

¤ Wed., Oct. 18, 7:00 a.m., Marsee Bakery: Executive Committee

¤ Wed., Oct. 18, 12:00 noon, place TBA: Fundraising Committee

¤ Sat., Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Holy Redeemer Parish St. Clare Hall, N Portland Blvd and Vancouver Ave.: Board Retreat and Workshop with Guadalupe Guajardo

¤ Wed., Oct. 25, 7:00 a.m., Marsee Bakery: Finance Committee

WISH LIST

ü Marilyn loves to participate in volunteer activities. Can you accompany her once in awhile? Please call Nehalem House (254-4558).

When it begins, the community is integrated within the four walls of its house. But gradually it opens up to neighbours and friends. Some communities begin to panic when they feel that their neighbours are becoming committed to them; they are frightened of losing their identity, of losing control. But there are times to knock down the walls of a community. This is how a small community can gradually become the yeast in the dough, a place of unity for all and between all.

Jean Vanier: Community and Growth (Thanks to L’Arche Canada)

Did you check out the new interactive Jean Vanier quote library on our home page?

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