The Encorepreneur Cafe will be closed, except by appointment, through the rest of March. This is in alignment with Oregon Health Authority recommendations and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means that all programs EXCEPT for Qigong will be cancelled this month. Many…
All of our own programs and events will be canceled for the next week (through March 20) EXCEPT for next Friday’s Qigong practice, which will go on outdoors in the courtyard of our building. Our staff will be meeting on Monday to decide about programs…
Update, March 11: The Oregon Health Authority is now recommending that people vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 stay home as much as possible and avoid gatherings. The full press release is here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/first-multnomah-county-resident-tests-positive-covid-19.aspx At this time, we haven’t canceled any of our activities. Anyone who…
To Our Community, We wanted to make a brief comment regarding concerns people may have about going out and attending events, classes, and meetings in March because of COVID-19. We want everyone to do what they feel is right for them and their own health.…
Koto masters from New York and San Francisco will also join the stage at the Agnes Flanagan Chapel for a once in a lifetime performance Oregon Koto-Kai, a Portland based Japanese Koto (harp) Ensemble, will feature world renowned koto virtuoso, Kazue Sawai, at Agnes Flanagan Chapel on…
Many people dream of traveling in retirement, while others seem to focus more on taking on the world when they’re young. For some people, travel is a life-long habit. Really, it has benefits for any age and all generations, but we’re here to talk about…
The Encorepreneur Cafe announces a new group travel experience for adults 50+ and their friends Encore Adventure Japan: Lifestyle and Culture tour is now open for sign-ups. The 6-day trip, from November 14-21, is geared toward older adults who are looking for a one-of-a-kind cultural…
Take a break and enjoy a game of Mah Jong—in the end, it will only increase your productivity, coordination, social ability, brain strength, and ability to relax. That’s right, Mah Jong is fun, but it also keeps you sharp. Here are our top 10 reasons…
Benefit Corporations for Good helps small businesses examine, strengthen, and market their ethical and sustainable business practices. Through benefit corporation certification and a consultation with communications and marketing experts Mary Anne Harmer and Tom Hering, businesses can harness their desire to do good to reach…
Well, it’s that time of year again: tax season! And for many freelancers, there is extra motivation to get tax returns in early: they can avoid sending in a separate fourth-quarter tax payment if they file by February 1. While this deadline is coming up…
