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Community Events
Recreational Events
Saturday, March 16th - Wheelchair Hiking Season Kickoff; Kelly Point Park, Portland
Meet other wheelchair users, share experiences, and explore the most popular wheelchair friendly trails in Oregon and SW Washington.
Events run year-round with indoor events during the winter months and for inclement weather.
Most of our hikes are easy so everyone can enjoy the experience. No special equipment is required. Attendees are always a mix of manual and electric wheelchair users. Everyone is welcome.
Details about transportation, parking, and what to expect at the meeting location are always provided. Check out our upcoming hikes below for details about specific hikes.
Saturday, March 23rd - Community Bowling Event; KingPins, Portland
🎳 Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, laughter, and strikes at our Wheelchair Bowling Meetup hosted by Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection! Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or a first-timer, come roll with us as we knock down pins and make new connections!
Saturday, April 13th - Birding Hike; Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood, OR
Meet other wheelchair users and explore the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge on a guided birding hike with a biologist from the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Most of our hikes are easy so everyone can enjoy the experience. No special equipment is required. Attendees are always a mix of manual and electric wheelchair users. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, April 27th - Adaptive Fishing; Junction City Pond, Junction City, OR
Join us for a day of fishing in Eugene at Junction City Pond. This will be a great time for anglers of all skills levels, from having never fished before to experienced. The event is free of charge.
Questions – matt@oregonsci.org
Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops
Tuesday, March 12th - Bike Farm, Portland, OR
Register for the workshop.
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, March 12, 2024
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Tuesday, April 9th - Bike Farm, Portland, OR
Register for the workshop.
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, April 9, 2024
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Thursday, April 25th - Talent Maker City, Talent, OR
Join us and our friends at Talent Maker City 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.
It’s free and fun to attend! Limited space is available, please RSVP to event organizers.
Event Organizers:
Hannah –Â hannah@oregonsci.org
Casey –Â casey@oregonsci.org
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Date – Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Talent Maker City; 304 E Main St, Talent, OR 97540
Community Meet-ups
Portland Meet-ups
Monday, March 25th - Zoiglhaus
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, March 25, 2024
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Zoiglhaus; 5716 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Monday, April 29th - Lucky Lab 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, April 29, 2024
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209
2024 Dates & Locations in Portland
- Monday, January 29, 2024 –Â Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, February 26, 2024 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, March, 25, 2024 – Zoiglhaus
- Monday, April 29, 2024 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, May 27, 2024 – Assembly Brewing
- Monday, June 24, 2024 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, July 29, 2024 -TBD
- Monday, August 26, 2024 -TBD
- Monday, September 30, 2024 -TBD
- Monday, October 28, 2024 -TBD
- Monday, November 25, 2024 -TBD
- Monday, December 30, 2024 -TBD
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.
Southern Oregon Meet-ups
Sunday, March 17th - Jackson Creek Pizza Co, 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, March 17, 2024
Time – 4pm
Location – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.; 700 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504
Sunday, April 21st - Jackson Creek Pizza Co, 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, April 21, 2024
Time – 4pm
Location – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.; 700 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504
Saturday, April 27th - Klamath Falls
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!
Questions? Hannah@oregonsci.org
Date – Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time – 2pm – 4pm
Location – TBD
2024 Dates & Locations in Southern Oregon
- Sunday, January 21, 2024 –Â Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, February 18, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, March 17, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, April 21, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, August 18, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
- Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.
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, April 2nd - 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, April 2nd, 2024
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
Tuesday, May 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, May 7th, 2024
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
2024 Dates & Locations in Salem
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
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.
Eugene Meet-ups
Sunday, April 14th - 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, April 14, 2024
Time – 2pm – 5pm
Location – The Public House; 418 A St, Springfield, OR 97477
Sunday, May 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, May 12, 2024
Time – 2pm – 5pm
Location – The Public House; 418 A St, Springfield, OR 97477
2024 Dates & Locations in Eugene
- Sunday, January 14, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, February 11, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, March 10, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, April 14, 2024- The Public House
- Sunday, May 12, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, June 9, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, July 14, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, October 13, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, November 10, 2024 – The Public House
- Sunday, December 8, 2024 – The Public House
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 Game Nights
How to Join the Virtual Game Night
- Register for the event through Zoom. You will receive reminders as the date approaches.
- Once you’re registered you’ll receive a link to join the event.
2024 Virtual Game Night Dates & Details
Dates
- Sunday, January 28, 2024
- Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Sunday, May 26, 2024
- Sunday, June 30, 2024
- Sunday, July 28, 2024
- Sunday, August 25, 2024
- Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Zoom, register and join here.
Encuentros en Español
Miércoles, 20 de Marzo - Encuentro Virtual
¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al dÃa 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!
RegÃstrese y únase a la reunión
Primer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOGpqD0pGtfvUIc8oOi6uT5KkeYqLr5S
Tercer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofuGtrjsrE9zbaa9Pu-Y5Q-o4xFauImP8
Miércoles, 3 de Abril - Encuentro Virtual
¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al dÃa 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!
RegÃstrese y únase a la reunión
Primer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOGpqD0pGtfvUIc8oOi6uT5KkeYqLr5S
Tercer miércoles – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofuGtrjsrE9zbaa9Pu-Y5Q-o4xFauImP8
2024 Fechas
- Miércoles, 3 de Enero – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 17 de Enero – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 7 de Febrero – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 21 de Febrero – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 6 de Marzo – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 20 de Marzo – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 3 de Abril – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 17 de Abril – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 1 de Mayo – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 15 de Mayo – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 5 de Junio – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 29 de Junio – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 3 de Julio – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 17 de Julio – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 7 de Agosto – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 21 de Agosto – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 4 de Septiembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 18 de Septiembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 2 de Octubre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 16 de Octubre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 6 de Noviembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 20 de Noviembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 4 de Diciembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 18 de Diciembre – RegÃstrese para la Encuentro Virtual
Si tiene ideas o sugerencias sobre lugares de reunión accesibles para eventos en persona, comunÃquese con nosotros a contact@oregonsci.org para informarnos.