Investing 101: Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics - Free

Don’t let fear of the unknown prevent you from investing in your future. Getting started can be easier than you think if you understand the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, join Dave Trabucco for his free Foundations of Investing seminar to learn more about:

• The key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds
• The importance of asset allocation
• The impact of inflation on your long-term goals

When it comes to investing, there’s no better place to start than with the basics. Mutual funds are offered by prospectus. A prospectus contains more complete information including investment objectives, risk, and charges and expenses as well as other important information that should be carefully considered before investing or spending money. Your financial advisor can provide you with a prospectus, or visit his Web site at www.edwardjones.com

Call today to reserve space for yourself and a guest at this free educational seminar: Dave Trabucco, Financial Advisor, 7326 N Leavitt, Portland, OR 97203, 503-247-7374

Date: January 14th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House, Living Room

Focus on Fixed Income - Free

TAKING AN INTEREST IN BONDS MAY HELP PROVIDE INTEREST FOR YOUR FUTURE. Learn how fixed-income investments may make sense for you. Call today to reserve space for yourself and a guest at this free educational seminar. Owning investments that may provide you with a regular income can be a smart decision. That’s why it’s a good idea to learn how fixed-income investments such as bonds may help you to reach your financial goals.

Attend Dave Trabucco's free Focus on Fixed Income seminar to learn more about:

• Bond characteristics and features
• The relationship between interest rates and bond prices
• Tax advantages of municipal bonds
• How bonds may help you weather fluctuating markets

Call today to reserve space for yourself and a guest at this free educational seminar: Dave Trabucco, Financial Advisor, 7326 N Leavitt, Portland, OR 97203, 503-247-7374

Date: January 30th
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Overlook House, Living Room

Estate Planning Made Easy - Free

Speaker: Attorney at Law, Richard B. Schneider
Co-Author of “A Will Is Not Enough in Oregon”
Law Offices of Richard B. Schneider, LLC

Make Sure Your Estate Goes to the People You Love! Don't procrastinate! Receive practical advice to safeguard your assets and health care wishes during and after your lifetime. Acquire up-to-date knowledge about wills, living trusts, health care documents, issues regarding guardianship, conservatorship plus power of attorney. Explore strategies to minimize or eliminate Oregon estate taxes, avoid probate and retain complete control over to whom, how and when your estate is distributed - essential information for anyone! The seminar will be held in the Living Room of the Overlook House.

Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Living Room

Mindfulness Meditation, Psychology and Philosophy - Free

Please join the meditation, psychology and philosophy class dedicated to cultivating mindfulness and exploring psychological and philosophical aspects of mindful living.

Each 90-minute gathering starts with a 20-minute meditation, followed by a 20-minute lecture on a specific topic relevant to mindful living. The second half of the gathering -about 50 minutes- involves sharing knowledge and experiences, with some emphasis on the psychological and philosophical issues involved. These gatherings will help both new and old practitioners develop and strengthen their mindful practice while engaging in enriching dialogue. No prior experience is necessary.

Alejandro Pawliszyn is a therapist who has practice mindful meditation for several years. I’m not part of a religious tradition or lineage, and hope to facilitate this group in a spirit of open-minded curiosity, and fun -yet structured- dialogue.
Fee: No money involved. You can show your gratitude by initiating self-care activities for you or/and others. For more information please contact: Alejandro Pawliszyn, 503-914-7001 or email him at alepawliszyn@yahoo.com

Time: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Second Floor of The Overlook House. Attendees should bring a yoga mat and may access through the front door.

Knitting and Crochet forum

The Historic Overlook House will host a free weekly knitting and crochet “open forum” for crafters to get together and work on their projects. Crafters are responsible for bringing all their own materials. All ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! For more information: please contact Lori Hoffman at 503-335-8456 or email her at lori_hoffman@comcast.net

Days: Mondays
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Held in the Living Room of Overlook House

Children's Story Hour - Free

Free story hour and play/activity time for ages 1 to 4 years, siblings welcome. Children Must Be Accompanied By an Adult. Held in the basement of the Overlook House. Join Jessica Coolidge for this FREE hour of fun and participate in this positive interaction experience for kids ages 1-4.

Day: Thursdays.
Time: 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Location: Class is held in the Basement of the Overlook House

Penny's Puppet Shows

Penny will be hosting regular affordable puppet shows in the welcoming warm environment of the Overlook House. All ages are welcome. Guests can sit in chairs or on the floor while they play with puppets and dancing scarves along with shake egg shakers or settle in with a book. This is participation for all program with singing, clapping, and wiggling encouraged. Free Coffee and Tea and Stickers for all to enjoy.

Tickets available at the door. Admission will be $5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00 (Under 1 year free). For more information: please visit: www.PennyPuppets.com

Dates/Times/Shows: All Shows start at 10 a.m.

Jan 4: Winter Magic
Jan 18: Scouts Grand Adventure
Feb 1: Dakari and the kings Wishes
Feb 22: The Little Red Hen
March 1: The Princess and the Peanut
March 15: How to Catch a Leprechaun
March 22: Where is Lilly the Catapilly?
April 5: Ted E. Bears Travels
April 19: The Boogie Woogie puppet show

Parents of Infants Discussion Group

The Overlook House is hosting an informal mother/father discussion group about and for infants. Get to know other Overlook neighborhood parents of infants up to 18 months of age. The purpose of this program is to benefit parents by communicating about their feeling, insights and questions with other parents. Parent-to-parent mentoring is an enormous help to individuals and strengthens our community. Share the joy of parenting with others! For more information the Overlook House Program Director: coor...@historicoverlookhouse.org

Days: Mondays
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Class is held in the living room area of the Overlook House

Yoga and You at the Overlook House

North Portland Resident and yoga instructor Heidi Jo Timm holds weekly classes at the Overlook House and its lovely back lawn (weather permitting). Heidi teaches an alignment focused style that encourages balance in the body and mind. Her gentle, yet challenging approach emphasizes building inner awareness, strength and flexibility. Classes are in session and are open to beginners as well as experienced yoga enthusiasts. Please note that a mat will be necessary and capacity is limited to twenty-five. For more information: Contact Heidi Jo Timm by email at heidijotimm@gmail.com

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House

Tai Chi Chih

This American form of Tai Chi is easy to learn (and remember) with great circulation and balance of chi energy. It does not require physical fitness or coordination and will provide many health and well-being benefits. Seniors welcome. Classes are ongoing in eight week cycles. For more information: Contact Stephen Marsh at 503-283-4991 or taichimarsh@hotmail.com

Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Fees: $60.00 for eight week session
Location: Class is held in the downstairs of the Overlook House

BOOTCAMP for Baby Boomers & Gen-X 'ers - NEW LOCATION!

Kick it up this holiday season with a fun, motivating and sweat-filled class to get you fit BEFORE the holidays. Our motto in this new twist on BOOTCAMP, is “Laughter is a core exercise.” Be prepared to ENJOY exercise, sweat til you glow, and tone those muscles like never before.

Class will blend light cardio, strength training for your whole body, core work, and balance/stability exercises. Class is dynamic, and constantly changing. Even the music will vary week to week (be sure to put in your own special requests for class!)

The best part – if you attend all 8 classes from November through December, you will receive a specialized BOOTCAMP t-shirt commending your hard work and laughter throughout the class – remember, laugher truly is a core exercise.

Kate Fischer, MS, RD, LD is a local business owner, group fitness instructor and dietitian at Edge Performance Fitness on the corner of Ainsworth and Interstate. Kate has a passion for making fitness and nutrition fun. Kate is a registered dietitian as well as group fitness instructor at Edge. Kate also coaches the half marathon training program Foot Traffic University through the Foot Traffic running store.

Maximum number of students: 20 (Ages 18 and beyond)
Cost: $5.00 per class

Days: Mondays (Beginning Monday, November 9th)
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The new Bootcamp class has been moved from the Overlook House to the EDGE PERFORMANCE FITNESS @ 1502 N. Ainsworth - Corner of Ainsworth and Interstate Avenue

Annual Events:

Holiday Craft Bazaar at the Overlook House - 2009

You'll find handcrafted gifts for all occasions such as garden art, home decor, jewelry, knitted scarves, wooden toys, wooden kitchen utensils, jams, jellies, bath products and more.

Proceeds from sales of raffle tickets for items donated by venders and home baked goods donated by neighborhood supporters, will benefit future programs for children at the Overlook House.

Look here for a list of the 2009 Bazaar Vendors!

Days/Dates/Times:
Saturday, December
Sunday, December

Santa Comes To The Overlook House - 2009

HO! HO! HO! Its the holidays - time for me fun, for good ol' Santa is coming to the Overlook House! Now everything's in apple-pie order - the sleigh's all shiny and ready to take off and so is the roly-poly old man with his big bag of goodies coming to see all of his favorite children (and grown-ups too!) Have your photo taken for free with Santa and enjoy the FUN activities!

Date: Sunday, December 13
Time: 11:00 to 1:00
Location: The Overlook House

Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt! - Free

Hippity hop down the bunny trail and discover what the Easter Bunny left behind! Children, bring your basket and hunt for egg-filled treasures!

Date: April 3rd 2010
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 pm
Location: The Overlook House

Ice Cream Social

Date and Time:
Saturday, August 2010