Health & Wellness

No Experience Required! When: Thu Mar 06, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Multipor Ski Area Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile out-and-back trail starts at the Mazama Lodge Sno-Park and goes down a gentle grade to the Multipor ski area and back. We'll stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. Pack a lunch, and bring a snack to eat on the trail.

The group will stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. In addition to lunch, bring water and snacks to eat along the trail.

• Round-trip travel: 82 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $8
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Elevation gain: 150 feet

Bring a camera because if the weather is clear there will be many views of Mt. Hood.

No Experience Required! When: Thu Feb 06, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Bennett Pass Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This walk is a fairly gentle, 3.8-mile snowshoe hike along the road to Bennett Pass (mostly in the trees) with old logging roads off to the sides.

The group will stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. In addition to lunch, bring water and snacks to eat along the trail.

• Round-trip travel: 100 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $10
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 267 feet

Bring a camera because if the weather is clear there will be many views of Mt. Hood. In addition, there will be a beautiful view of Mt. Hood across the valley where the group will stop to eat lunch. Often there are snow caves built by overnighters and Boy Scouts in the area.

Give Blood, Get a Bucket* When :Sat Feb 15, 2014 Where: Glendoveer Golf & Tennis 14015 NE Glisan St Portland OR Get Map!

Give The Gift Of Life
Join the American Red Cross and Glendoveer Golf & Tennis for an 'After Valentine's Day' Blood Drive, Saturday Feb 15th! We would L<3VE for the community to join in and make a difference! * All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a large bucket of golf balls at the driving range.

To schedule your appointment or for more information call Teresa Rodriguez at (503) 475-6405.

Let's go walking When: Wed Feb 19, 2014 10AM-3PM Where: Multnomah Village Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile walk begins at the Multnomah Arts Center. We'll walk through Multnomah Village to Gabriel Park along paved gravel and natural trails that lead to the Southwest Community Center. After a short break at the center, walk the woodsy trails along a creek to a community garden before heading back to town. The group will stop for lunch at Marco’s Café before returning to cars.

• Round-trip travel: 33 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $4
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 200 feet

Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

Vision, Hearing, Dental When: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10AM-2PM Where: Reynolds Middle School 1200 NE 201st Av Fairview OR Get Map!

Source: The Oregonian, Feb 07, 2014

February is National Children's Dental Health Month
The Multnomah Dental Society will host its annual Free Children's Health Fair, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10AM to 2PM at Reynolds Middle School at 1200 NE 201st Av in Fairview.

Health professionals will offer dental treatments, immunizations, vision checks, hearing screenings and several other services for kids at no charge. Families can receive information on the Oregon Health Plan and other healthcare topics, nutrition, Head Start early education, fire safety and other programs.

Grab Your Hiking Poles! When: Tue Feb 25, 2014 9AM-23PM Where: Mt Scott Nature Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This walk totals three miles on two different trails in Happy Valley. The walk begins with a loop hike on the Mt Scott Nature Trail at the newly dedicated Studebaker trailhead, which starts with a steep downhill trek into the forest. Hiking boots and poles are recommended for the Mt. Scott Nature Trail portion of this hike.

The group will then drive to Happy Valley Park for the second portion of the hike on walking trails through the park’s wetland areas.

• Round-trip travel: 28 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $3
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Oct 12, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Oct 26, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Healthy Kids Fair, Mt Hood Medical

Start-off the school year right! When: Sat Sep 07, 2013 10AM-2PM Where: Legacy Mt Hood Medical Center 24800 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Free Event! Bring the Family
Join us for the 28th annual Healthy Kids Fair, promoting children's health and safety in the community. This free event will feature discounted helmets available for purchase (Toddler to adult sizes available. $6 for bike/muti-sport helmets and $20 for snowboard helmets), a car seat safety check clinic, car seat recycling, crafts, games, demonstrations, public safety vehicle tours, and a teddy bear clinic – bring your favorite stuffed animal for repair.