Portland Community College's Retiree Network

05/24/2026

A Special Retiree Network Event coming in June!

Friday, June 26th, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Second Annual Portland Spirit Happy Hour Cruise! This event was enjoyed with unanimous positive reviews last year when more than two dozen retirees and friends, gathered for a fun late afternoon socializing and seeing Portland from a different angle – from the river most of us just cross on bridges. And of course, there’s a bistro and bar on board at Happy Hour prices.

We already have about ten signed up this year, but there is plenty of space and time to sign-up for this cruise at the group rate. Invite a friend or family (adults – it is a happy hour cruise) to come along. We will pre-purchase tickets to get the group rate, so we will need your RSVP by Tuesday, June 16th. You can reserve your seats by replying to this email or if viewing this on our website or page send an email to [email protected].

We have arranged a group rate of $30 per person for a Happy Hour cruise aboard the Portland Spirit ( https://www.portlandspirit.com/ ). The ship leaves from the Salmon Springs dock (1010 S.W. Naito Parkway) promptly at 3:30, so we’re asking those joining us to arrive by 3:00 p.m. so that we can ensure everyone has their tickets in hand as we board.

Note: If you are looking at their website, the Happy Hour cruise doesn’t appear until after June 1st.

Operating a fleet of four boats for public and private events, Portland Spirit offers year-round dining and sightseeing cruises — an experience unlike anything else in Portland, Oregon!

05/05/2026

Correction -- the 'save the date' for the Retiree Network Second Annual Portland Spirit river cruise should be June 26th.

05/05/2026

Memorial for Lynn Mayer

We’ve learned there will be a memorial gathering for Lynn Mayer on Tuesday, May 26th, at 2:30 p.m. The Memorial will be held at Holladay Park Plaza (1300 NE 16th Avenue, Portland), where Lynn lived for the last several years. Please inquire at the reception desk for directions to the exact location.

Ruth Lynn Mayer 01/29/1937 – 03/20/2026           Ruth Lynn Mayer was born to Phillip Marshall Mayer and Ruth (Henry) Mayer in Washington, D.C. At a very young age,…

05/05/2026

Calendar of Events — May 2026

Come join us for the following May events (and note the June River Cruise at the end):

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Happy Lunch at Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery (6835 S Macadam Ave, Portland) We’ll gather at this popular John’s Landing area location. Please come join us! We will want to make a table reservation, so please RSVP by Monday, May11th by reply email or use the comment box below.

Friday, May 15th, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. PCC Founders’ Day – Retirement Recognition Event, Southeast Campus, Library (2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland). This annual event began last year as a celebration of our years of service to students, recognizing both current year and previous retirees. For full information and to RSVP by April 30th, check out the “Unity Crew” webpage here: https://www.pcc.edu/unity-crew/ (Want to know who’s joining us in retirement this year? There’s a full list of nearly 40 2025-26 retirees at the linked page.)

Saturday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. “I Am An American” The Immigrant Story – Live. https://theimmigrantstory.org/ (Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Cresent St, Beaverton, OR 97005) Note: We have been advised that advanced tickets are recommended for this event. Ticket information is available through the link, the layout is a little unusual because it is a ‘pay what you will’ as a donation, you can select the amount you want to pay for your ticket(s).

Wednesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m. Pinot & Prose Book Club. Come join us for the discussion of our selection of the month: The Little Paris Book Shop by Nina George. At Walter Mitty’s Restaurant, no RSVP required. (Our selections for June and July/August are here: https://pccretirees.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/pinot-prose-book-club-selections-spring-summer-2026/.)

Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m. Monthly Planning Session. Open to all, come join us and help shape the future of your organization. No RSVP needed — at Walter Mitty’s Restaurant.

Saturday, May 30, Together for Tomorrow, A Celebration of Opportunity. Come join your fellow retirees, former co-workers, and many others for the PCC Foundation Annual celebration! Full information including ticket options available at the link. https://pccfdn.ejoinme.org/TFT2026

Hold this date in June!

Friday, June 26th, 5:00 p.m. Second Annual Portland Spirit Happy Hour Cruise! Yes, we’ve decided after the success of last years’ cruise to make this an annual end of the academic year event at which we will welcome our new Retirees to membership in the PCC Retiree Network. Details will follow as we have to work out the group discount tickets, etc.

Together for Tomorrow

04/18/2026

Come join your fellow retirees this week:

Wednesday, April 22nd, 11:30 a.m. Pinot & Prose Book Club. Come join us for the discussion of our selection of the month: Solito – by Javier Zamora. At Walter Mitty’s Restaurant, no RSVP required.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 1:00 p.m. Monthly Planning Session. At Walter Mitty’s Restaurant.

Thursday, April 30th, 1:00 p.m. Museum Tour: Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Unfortunately we were unable to arrange this tour for this date. We will keep this on the list for a future event.

Note: We have been advised that advanced tickets are recommended for this upcoming event. (Tickets information available through the link.) Saturday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. “I Am An American” The Immigrant Story – Live. (Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005) Tickets:

In celebration of Asian American Month, The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, in collaboration with The Immigrant Story,

04/12/2026

We are saddened to announce the recent passing of two PCC Retirees. In Memoriam pages have been added to our web site here:

Barbara Jean Swanson https://pccretirees.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/in-memoriam-barbara-jean-swanson/

Ruth Lynn Mayer https://pccretirees.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/in-memoriam-ruth-lynn-mayer/

Ruth Lynn Mayer 01/29/1937 – 03/20/2026           Ruth Lynn Mayer was born to Phillip Marshall Mayer and Ruth (Henry) Mayer in Washington, D.C. At a very young age,…

04/11/2026

April Ann Fong is a Team Leader for Team "The Habitat Helpers!" for "We Believe in Portland" on Friday April 17th meeting at Providence Park 11 am to 4 pm (although the actual garbage picking up is 12:15 pm to 2 pm). Information is at: https://webelieveinportland.com/.../we-believe-in... and sign up is at https://adoptoneblock.fillout.com/t/ovGVq4fU48us if you want to join our team, choose "team member" and then select "The Habitat Helpers!" We still have 3 buckets and grabbers for our team!

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04/08/2026

Great company at Happy Lunch today! Next time, please join us!

04/01/2026

Calendar of Events – April 2026

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Happy Lunch at El Juan Colorado (8292 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin, 97062). We’re expanding our range and trying a new location this month. This highly recommended Mexican restaurant sits on the Tualatin Lake of the Commons. We’ll want to make a table reservation, so please RSVP by Monday, April 6th by reply email or use the comment box below. https://www.eljuancolorado.com/

Wednesday, April 22nd, 11:30 a.m. Pinot & Prose Book Club. Come join us for the discussion of our selection of the month: Solito – by Javier Zamora. At Walter Mitty’s Restaurant, no RSVP required.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 1:00 p.m. Monthly Planning Session. At Walter Mitty’s Restaurant.

Thursday, April 30th, 1:00 p.m. Museum Tour: Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (724 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209) We are planning the second in our series of Museum tours in 2026. Details are still being worked out so the start time is tentative. We’ll also plan to gather for lunch before the tour at the Golden Horse Seafood Restaurant. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to the date.

And hold these dates in May:

Friday, May 15th, 4:30-7:30 p.m. PCC Founders’ Day – Retirement Recognition Event, Southeast Campus, Community Hall.

Saturday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. “I Am An American” The Immigrant Story – Live. (Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Cresent St, Beaverton, OR 97005)

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03/16/2026

Reminder - Birding this week - RSVP requested.

With the better weather this week it's time to get outdoors! We are on for the birding outing at Oaks Bottom on Wednesday with our guide Fern Wexler.

We inadvertently omitted a request for RSVP's from our prior messages. We would like to know who to look for as we gather at 9:00 a.m. at the trailhead parking area at SE Milwaukee at SE Mitchell St.

Gary Lesniak is coordinating this event for the Retiree Network and would appreciate hearing by text or phone call from those planning to attend. His number is 503-307-3008.

For those who have never been there before, here is more information about Oaks Bottom from the Portland Parks website
https://www.portland.gov/parks/oaks-bottom-wildlife-refuge .

"Tucked on the east bank of the Willamette River, Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a natural area in Southeast Portland. Spanning 163 acres, its home to over 175 species of birds, including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and red-tailed hawks. You'll also find river otters, beavers, and even deer roaming the landscape."

03/09/2026

Save The Date - 2026 PCC Founders' Day, Retiree Recognition Event