Events

Over the past two decades, incredible technological advances have been made. While these advances connected people across the globe, they simultaneously gave rise to a public health crisis: Loneliness. When COVID-19 struck in March 2020, people were catapulted into a nearly pure digital lifestyle. With so much isolation and disconnection, loneliness has now dug itself deeper into the hearts of many across the globe.

 In this presentation, I will discuss the foundation of loneliness and the science behind why loneliness is so toxic to human health. We will explore the causes of loneliness and discuss the proliferation of loneliness since physical distancing took effect in March. I will make a case for why human love and connection is the most powerful force of healing, and we will explore creative solutions for fostering love, connection, and community while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

We meet on Zoom.  Use the "contact us" link at the top to request the link for today's meeting.

Kenya Keys bridges two cultures - acting as a catalyst for educational achievement and leadership development - unlocking the potential of nearly 1000 students over the past 15 years. Our work is guided by these beliefs: Education is the most important tool we can use against poverty. Volunteerism is crucial to a vital, dynamic organization fostering global citizenship. Cultural exchange and exposure is vitally enriching for Americans and Africans. There should be no giving that increases dependency, invites discontent, and isolates the givers from the receivers. We provide opportunities, not handouts. All essential decisions should be made by local leadership and teams, giving the community crucial ownership, accountability, and leadership experience. We believe all people have the ability within themselves to solve their greatest challenges.  We thank you for supporting our vision of empowering students and changing lives through education!

This presentation will highlight the students, programs, and projects of Kenya Keys to help the East Portland Rotary awareness of the organization’s they have supported for several years.  We also will share the current and future vision and goals of the organization and then address questions for the group.

We meet on Zoom.  If you would like to join our meeting, please use the contact us link above to request the link.

Are you curious about the different COVID-19 vaccines?  Wonder what the side effects are?  How does your immune system work with the vaccine?  These are all good questions! 

During this webinar, Dr. Christine Mayo Powers, PharmD BCPS, will discuss this and more.  Being a pharmacist, Dr. Mayo Powers has a great ability to explain these complex scientific concepts in a way we all can understand.  This is an historic time in our life, but it doesn’t have to by hysteric.  There is a lot that the medical community does know, and a few things we don’t.  Dr. Mayo Powers will answer your questions and also cover:

General overview of the COVID-19 virus and how it affects our immune system

How do each of the vaccines on the market work?

Are these vaccines safe, especially considering how fast they were brought to market?

How will your body react to the vaccine?

Can you still get sick with COVID-19 if you are vaccinated?

Can you still get others sick with COVID-19 if you are vaccinated?

Do the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus?

What is your part in stopping the pandemic?

Trent Green is the Chief Operating Officer for Legacy Health Systems and will speak on the logistics of rolling out the Covid-19 Vaccine.

We meet on Zoom.  If you would like to join us, please us the contact us link above to request the Zoom link.

Derrick Olsen, President of WorldOregon, will discuss the nonprofit's mission to connect Oregon with the world, how you can get involved, and thoughts on how WorldOregon will engage on global issues in 2021.

Metropolitan Family Service is a multi-service agency serving about 30,000 children, adults and older adults each year.  MFS programs include early learning, K-12 academic enrichment and support, academic mentoring services, economic empowerment services, free tax preparation services, hunger relief and non-emergent medical transportation services for older adults.  Matt has over 20 years’ experience in the human service sector including behavioral health/health care policy, strategic planning and organizational change. 

The talk explores the state of American politics in the early stages of the Biden Administration.  What happened during the period between the election and the inauguration?  What shadow will the events of January 6th cast on electoral dynamics moving forward?  Were these just bumps in the road or signs of democratic deterioration?  Where do the political parties (and the rest of us) go from here?  This talk offers insight from political science research that both places the post-election period in context and offers guidance on the challenges and problems that remain.

We meet on Zoom.  If you would like to attend, please use the "contact us" button at the top to request the link.