The Community for Positive Aging

The Community for Positive Aging The Next Chapter of the Hollywood Senior Center. Connecting our community to resources since 1973.

The Community for Positive Aging is a 501c3 not-for-profit, age-positive hub that offers a multitude of no-cost donation-based services, a devoted team enhanced by peer-run programs, and resources that empower you to learn, connect, and grow as you
age. While our services are designed with attention, compassion, and respect for those age 55 and older, we believe that younger and older generations

alike share attitudes and experiences that reflect positive aging, and we’ve created a place where everyone, regardless of who they are, feels part of this community.

We are so grateful to AARP Oregon for supporting our upcoming Positive Aging Health and Wellness Fair!“At AARP Oregon, w...
09/01/2026

We are so grateful to AARP Oregon for supporting our upcoming Positive Aging Health and Wellness Fair!

“At AARP Oregon, we believe people should be able to age with dignity, purpose, and connection. That's why we're proud to support the Positive Aging Health and Wellness Fair and help connect older adults and family caregivers with resources that empower them to live well and age on their own terms.”

AARP Oregon serves more than 500,000 members across the state, providing support, education, and advocacy for Oregonians age 50 and older.

Come learn more about AARP Oregon and the opportunities they offer on October 10!

August Asian Program Highlights! / 八月份亞洲項目活動分享！It has been a busy and meaningful month for our Asian Program! Our senior...
08/27/2026

August Asian Program Highlights! / 八月份亞洲項目活動分享！

It has been a busy and meaningful month for our Asian Program! Our seniors enjoyed a special U-Pick farm outing to The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island , made possible through our partnership with Ride Connection, which provided the shuttle and a wonderful driver. It was more than a farm trip—it was a wonderful opportunity for our seniors from four low-income housing communities to get outdoors, socialize, and enjoy time together.

Our Asian Food Pantry also continues to be supported by amazing community partners, including Kindness Farm, Portland Fruit Tree Project, Lan Su Chinese Garden, and Mora Mora Farm, who generously donate fresh fruits and culturally specific vegetables. We also received separate donations and delivery to 2 of our senior buildings through Backyard Garden Project.

We are incredibly grateful for our community partners and dedicated volunteers who make this work possible. Thank you for helping us nourish not only our seniors, but also their sense of connection and belonging. 💕 We welcome more community partners, donors, and volunteers to join us!

這個月我們的亞洲項目充實又溫暖！我們帶著長者一起到農場參加 U-Pick 自採活動，感謝 Ride Connection 提供接駁車，讓來自四個低收入長者住宅的華人長者能夠一起出遊、親近大自然、採摘新鮮水果，更重要的是享受與朋友相聚的時光。

我們的亞洲食物銀行（Asian Food Pantry）也持續獲得社區夥伴的大力支持。感謝 Kindness Farm、Portland Fruit Tree Project、Lan Su Chinese Garden 及 Mora Mora Farm 持續捐贈新鮮水果及符合亞洲飲食習慣的蔬菜。另外，Backyard Garden Project 也特別捐贈並將新鮮農產品直接送到長者住宅。

衷心感謝所有社區合作夥伴、捐贈者及志工！你們的支持不僅為長者提供食物，也帶來關懷、友誼與歸屬感。 💕 歡迎更多社區夥伴、捐贈者及志工加入我們，一起支持亞洲長者！

Save the date! CfPA and German American Society of Portland, OR are pleased to announce the Positive Aging Health and W...
08/25/2026

Save the date! CfPA and German American Society of Portland, OR are pleased to announce the Positive Aging Health and Wellness Fair!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10th - you won't want to miss this free, community event. There will be resource tables, interactive activities and workshops, a FREE vaccine clinic, and so much more!

We are thrilled to be working with some incredible event sponsors, AARP Oregon, Health Share of Oregon, Bristol Hospice, and Energy Trust of Oregon! And a special thanks to our community partner, Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association.

To learn more, check out our event page: https://bit.ly/4wTtQbL

Our Senior Center is Temporarily Moving — Just Around the Corner!From September 14 - October 9 the Community for Positiv...
08/24/2026

Our Senior Center is Temporarily Moving — Just Around the Corner!

From September 14 - October 9 the Community for Positive Aging will temporarily relocate to Rose City Park Presbyterian Church at 1907 NE 45th Ave, just a few blocks from our current Center, while our building undergoes exciting energy-efficiency upgrades.

Thanks to a grant from the Portland Clean Energy Fund, we're investing in improvements that will make our building more resilient including new windows and solar panels, that will help us better serve older adults for years to come.

Most programming will continue!
Please look to our website or the September + October newsletter for program changes.

Important Dates:
September 11
Center closed for moving

September 14 - October 9
Programs and Services at Rose City Presbyterian

October 12
Center closed while we move back

October 13
Welcome back! We reopen at 1820 NE 40th Ave

September 7 - October 12
The Gift Shop Closed

Thank you to Rose City Presbyterian for their partnership and to all our community members for your flexibility and understanding as we make improvements to our building!

Last Friday, residents of Julia West and Alder House came together to celebrate National Night Out! ☀️CfPA staff and vol...
08/19/2026

Last Friday, residents of Julia West and Alder House came together to celebrate National Night Out! ☀️

CfPA staff and volunteers served BBQ, a DJ kept the music going and more than 120 residents joined the fun. The event was full of joy, community, and connection.

A special thank you to our partners who made the evening so memorable:
🚒 Portland Fire And Rescue
⛪ First Presbyterian Church, Portland Oregon
🥦 Lift Urban Portland
🍦 Assured Hospice (who provided incredible root beer floats!)
👋 Northwest Pilot Project

Are you looking to make a tangible impact in the lives of older adults? We want YOU to join our volunteer Advisory Counc...
08/14/2026

Are you looking to make a tangible impact in the lives of older adults? We want YOU to join our volunteer Advisory Council!

The CfPA Advisory Council is the "ear" and "voice" for the wider community we serve. The AC plays an integral role in shaping programs and policies, as well as implementing the priorities of the organization.

To learn more and submit an application, email [email protected].

08/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Anna Xu, The Community for Positive Aging's Asian Programs Manager, for joining our recent all-staff meeting and sharing about CfPA's incredible impact.

We learned about programs supporting older adults and low-income residents, essential support services, volunteer opportunities, and their Asian programs, including the Asian Food Pantry which was the first food pantry in Oregon specifically serving low-income Asian American seniors.

We appreciate Anna's partnership and the important work CfPA is doing to foster a healthier, more inclusive and connected community for older adults.

Pictured L-R: Housecall Providers Development & Marketing Coordinator Emilee Caldwell, Community for Positive Aging Asian Programs Manager Anna Xu, Housecall Providers Sr. Development & Marketing Specialist Bruce Erickson

Alder House and Julia West residents warmly welcomed our newest CfPA staff member, Erika, to the community. They shared ...
08/13/2026

Alder House and Julia West residents warmly welcomed our newest CfPA staff member, Erika, to the community. They shared lots of laughs and enjoyed some delicious pizza together. Cheers to new friends!

Thank you for the yummy treat!

Teamwork makes the dream work 🤩Results are in: We received 3,491 lbs of non-perishable food from Grocery Outlet's "Indep...
08/06/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work 🤩

Results are in: We received 3,491 lbs of non-perishable food from Grocery Outlet's "Independence From Hunger" July food drive! This food will be distributed over the next several months during our weekly Tuesday food pantry, which is open to anyone regardless of age.

Huge thanks to all of our wonderful Portland community members who donated food bags, SIX incredible CfPA volunteers who transported, weighed, and sorted all 3,491 lbs of food throughout the month (shoutout Rebecca B, Carolyn, Lisa F, Dan, Ernesto, and Earl!), and multiple staff who lent a hand.

We are endlessly grateful for the generous spirit and actions of our neighborhood partner, Grocery Outlet. We're all in this fight together!

(Photos 2 & 4 courtesy of our friends at Hollywood Grocery Outlet)

08/04/2026

From “A Day in Paris” at the senior center! Our volunteer extraordinaire Jean took participants on a virtual tour of Paris, complete with croissants, sparkling beverages, passports, and scarves for all! Que c’est amusant!

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1820 NE 40th Avenue
Portland, OR
97212

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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