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Community Events

Educational Forums

Tuesday, October 3rd - Adaptive Hunting & Fishing + -

Join us for an Educational Forum to learn about how wheelchair users are enjoying outdoor recreation like hunting and fishing. Learn about how to access resources available through Oregon State Parks and other partners. Several SCI community members who regularly hunt and fish will also discuss their set-ups and gear. Bring your questions!


 

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Zoom

Register Today!

Once you register you’ll receive reminders as the event date approaches.

Ed Forum - Adaptive Hunting & Fishing (Instagram Post)
Tuesday, December 5th - Adaptive Driving + -

Join us for an Educational Forum about driving as a wheelchair user. Several of our OSCI Community Health Workers will discuss their experiences driving with a variety of adaptive equipment. Individuals with both quadriplegia and paraplegia will be represented so our community can see all the options and make the best choices about what works for them.


Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Zoom

Registration opening soon!

Once you register you’ll receive reminders as the event date approaches.

Recreational Events

September 2023 - Wheelchair Hikes + -

As we did last year, many of our fall and winter hikes will be at indoor locations.

  • Monday, September 4, 2023 – Clackamas Town Center
  • Monday, September 11, 2023 – Cascade Station to Downtown
  • Monday, September 18, 2023 – Pioneer Place
  • Monday, September 25, 2023 – Cabela’s in Tualatin

Complete details about upcoming Wheelchair Hikes are available by joining the Facebook Group – Oregon Wheelchair Hiking.

Sign up for a hike!

September 23rd - OSCI End of Summer Hike + -

Join OSCI for one last outdoor hike of the summer at Broughton Beach Park. Meet at the park at noon. The marine trail is a fully paved flat path. This trail is great for all experience levels.

There is no charge to participate. Please review the event details and register today!

 

Event Details
Date: September 23rd
Time: Anytime between 12pm-2pm
Location: Broughton Beach Park; 4141 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211

Cost: Free

 

October 2023 - Wheelchair Hikes + -

As we did last year, many of our fall and winter hikes will be at indoor locations.

  • Monday, October 9, 2023 – Washington Square
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 – Clackamas Town Center
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 – IKEA & Cascade Station
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 – Pioneer Place

Complete details about upcoming Wheelchair Hikes are available by joining the Facebook Group – Oregon Wheelchair Hiking.

Sign up for a hike!

Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops

Tuesday, Setpember 12th - Bike Farm, Portland, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for our free monthly wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.


 

Date – Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
LocationBike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212

 

Tuesday, October 10th - Bike Farm, Portland, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for our free monthly wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.


 

Date – Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
LocationBike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212

 

Community Meet-ups

Portland Meet-ups

Monday, September 25th - Old Market Pub & Brewery + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Monday, September 25, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
LocationOld Market Pub & Brewery; 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97223

 

Monday, October 30th - Lucky Labrador Beer Hall + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Monday, October 30, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby Street, Portland, OR 97209

 

2023 Dates & Locations in Portland + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Portland Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Encuentros en Español

Miércoles, 6 de Septiembre - Encuentro Virtual + -

¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.

Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.

¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Regístrese y únase a la reunión
Primer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOGpqD0pGtfvUIc8oOi6uT5KkeYqLr5S
Tercer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofuGtrjsrE9zbaa9Pu-Y5Q-o4xFauImP8

¡Aprenda más sobre nuestras Encuentros de la Comunidad!

Miércoles, 20 de Septiembre - Encuentro Virtual + -

¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.

Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.

¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Regístrese y únase a la reunión
Primer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOGpqD0pGtfvUIc8oOi6uT5KkeYqLr5S
Tercer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofuGtrjsrE9zbaa9Pu-Y5Q-o4xFauImP8

¡Aprenda más sobre nuestras Encuentros de la Comunidad!

2023 Fechas y Ubicaciones + -

Si tiene ideas o sugerencias sobre lugares de reunión accesibles para eventos en persona, comuníquese con nosotros a contact@oregonsci.org para informarnos.

Southern Oregon Meet-ups

Sunday, September 17th - Jackson Creek Pizza Company, Medford + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Time – 4pm
LocationJackson Creek Pizza Company; 1590 Delta Waters Rd, Medford, OR 97504

 

Sunday, October 15th - Jackson Creek Pizza Company, Medford + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Sunday, October 15th, 2023
Time – 4pm
LocationJackson Creek Pizza Company; 1590 Delta Waters Rd, Medford, OR 97504

 

2023 Dates & Locations in Southern Oregon + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Southern Oregon area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Salem Meet-ups

Tuesday, October 3rd - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
Time – 6pm
LocationGilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302

 

Tuesday, November 7th - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
Time – 6pm
LocationGilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302

 

2023 Dates & Locations in Salem + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Salem area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Vancouver Meet-ups

Friday, October 13th - Who Song & Larry's Restaurant & Cantina + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Friday, October 13, 2023
Time – 1pm – 4pm
LocationWho Song & Larry’s Restaurant & Cantina; 111 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

 

Friday, November 10th - Who Song & Larry's Restaurant & Cantina + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Friday, November 10, 2023
Time – 1pm – 4pm
LocationWho Song & Larry’s Restaurant & Cantina; 111 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

 

2023 Dates & Locations in Vancouver + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Vancouver Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Eugene Meet-ups

Sunday, October 15th - The Public House; Springfield, OR + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time – 2pm – 5pm
LocationThe Public House; 418 A St, Springfield, OR 97477

 

Sunday, November 12th - The Public House; Springfield, OR + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!


 

Date – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Time – 2pm – 5pm
LocationThe Public House; 418 A St, Springfield, OR 97477

 

2023 Dates & Locations in Eugene + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Eugene area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Virtual Meet-ups

How to Join the Virtual Meet-up + -
  1. Register for the event through Zoom. You will receive reminders as the date approaches.
  2. Once you’re registered you’ll receive a link to join the event.
2023 Virtual Meet-up Dates & Details + -

Dates

  • Sunday, January 29, 2023
  • Sunday, February 26, 2023
  • Sunday, March 26, 2023
  • Sunday, April 30, 2023
  • Sunday, May 28, 2023
  • Sunday, June 25, 2023
  • Sunday, July 30, 2023
  • Sunday, August 27, 2023
  • Sunday, September 24, 2023
  • Sunday, October 29, 2023
  • Sunday, November 26, 2023
  • Sunday, December 31, 2023

Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Zoom, register and join here.

Contact us

Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection

PO BOX 17516
Portland, OR 97217

Email: contact@oregonsci.org