We’ve heard people express concerns about recent Anti-Asian attacks and vandalism to Asian/Asian-American Businesses in Portland. We want to make sure people are aware of the issue, but also provide some links and resources. First, in case you aren’t aware of the situation, here is an article from the Oregonian. APANO (Asian Pacific American Network…
Update on Following the current COVID-19 Guidelines As many of you already are aware, on February 12, 2021, Multnomah County’s COVID risk will be downgraded from “Extreme” to the “High” risk category. That’s still not great, but it does feel like good news and a small ray of hope. What does this mean in terms…
The Encorepreneur Cafe (EPC) has an opening for the position of Program Manager. We’re looking for a responsible individual who is passionate about fostering productive relationships with active seniors and cultivating community supporters. This person will enjoy using his creative talents, resourcefulness and people skills to inspire others to participate in our programs and activities…
This has been an incredibly difficult time for most small business. Through the pandemic we have seen some getting assistance while others are denied, some close temporarily or pivot their focus while others close for good. Additionally, we have seen this massive movement for racial justice that ultimately is moving things in the right direction,…
Like all of you, we have been following what is going on in Portland and across the nation for the last two weeks. The murder of George Floyd, and the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others have once again brought to the forefront the deadly problem of racism and police violence…
Many people are relying on video chat and online meeting tools to stay in touch during the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve put together some step-by-step guides on how to get started with Skype and Zoom, for both desktop computer and smartphone. We’ve tried to make them as easy as possible to follow along, even for people…
Feeling anxious and stressed? Join one of our newest teachers, Mayumi Hasegawa, in this brief lesson from her breathing and movement class. (Make sure the closed captions (“CC”) are ON!) Mayumi teaches a breathing and movement course based on kokyuho, qigong, yoga, and aikido. In this video, she shares a short introductory exercise that you…
As the CDC and national guidelines to restrict gatherings of 10 or more people has been extended through April, most if not all of our programs for the coming month will be cancelled. We of course don’t know how long the Governor’s order to stay home will last, and will continue to follow the announcements…
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 of our programs have been postponed, with rescheduled dates still…
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 beyond March 20. Any participants who have pre-paid for next…