Five residents team up to play bocce ball at Mary's Woods.
Residents compete in a putting contest during Mary's Woods Summer Games.

The Journey of Living

Community Life

The Community Life team supports residents in their journey of living, developing community events and activities, and assisting with resident-driven groups and volunteering.

The team offers a robust schedule of community programming, life-long learning, and enrichment opportunities for residents to enjoy.

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Mary’s Woods Residents – Celebrating Life!

Husband and wife are dressed in green and smile while celebrating St. Patrick's Day during a pub crawl event.
Residents socialize and enjoy tasting wine and food at Wine Down Wednesday.
Residents play bocce ball on the Nathman lawn during Mary's Woods Summer Games.
Residents listen to musicians performing Ukrainian music.
Residents participate in a table tennis competition at Mary's Woods Summer Games.
Putting competition at Mary's Woods Summer Games.
Residents enjoy a friendly game of billiards during Mary's Woods Summer Games.
Four residents prepare for the horseshoe event during Mary's Woods Summer Games.
Residents enjoy dancing and a live band at the Spring Fling event.
3 residents dress in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Resident artist works on a watercolor painting.
A group of residents walk with signs in the Annual Memory March Parade to help raise awareness for the Alzheimer's Association.

Opportunities for Engagement

Take a resident-led workshop on relief sculpture in the Provincial House art room or participate in the annual Annual Alzheimer’s Memory March Parade. Mary’s Woods offers a variety of opportunities for residents to engage with the community. 

Lake Oswego Roving Library in the Nathan Building at Mary's Woods
Resident artists in 3D Sculpture Art Class.
3 residents cheer on participants in Mary's Woods Summer Games.

Mary’s Woods Hosted Activities

  • Tours to local attractions & events
  • Ceramics & other visual arts classes
  • Regular dances and social events
  • Wisdom in the Woods program featuring a multitude of educational lectures, discussions, and workshops
  • Diversity celebrations and educational programming
  • Musical performances and Music in the Woods series

Annual Community Events

  • MLK Jr. Day Celebration
  • Veterans Day Service
  • Juneteenth Celebration
  • Memory March Parade for Alzheimer’s Awareness
  • Holidays without Hunger 
  • Holiday Bazaar featuring local vendors
  • Campus-wide St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
  • Summer Games

Resident Facilitated Groups

  • Bridge, Poker, Mahjong & more
  • Welcoming Committee
  • Book Clubs & Foreign Language Groups
  • Mary’s Woods Players Theatre Troupe
  • Wine & Beer Clubs
  • Writers in the Woods
  • Musical Groups (Hand Chimes, Ukulele, & Recorders)

Volunteer Opportunities for Residents

  • Monthly newsletter review & distribution
  • Campus convenience store and resale shops
  • Garden in the memory support neighborhood 
  • Volunteer on the Resident Council or join a committee
  • Suppport activities in the healthcare neighborhoods

    Community opportunities

    We are always looking for interesting opportunities for our residents. If you’re interested in being a speaker or teaching a class to our residents, please reach out. Send us an email at events@maryswoods.org or submit a contact form and select Events, Programming, Activities from the drop down.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

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