FREE weekly community event! Kayla Mills (she/her) from the Oregon Ki Society will be instructing folks on how to focus & relax, control your mind, & lead without conflict! This class meets every Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:10PM.

You are welcome to come to just the first hour from 5:00PM to 6:00PM where we focus on developing a calm mind and healthy body. This hour is accessible for all levels.

The second hour we teach the basics of Aikido and how to throw and fall safely. Feel free to stay and watch to see if you want to try.

Please RSVP here.

To learn more about Aikido, see www.oregonki.org

PLEASE NOTE: There will be different masking requirements for this event.

• Masks will be required for the first hour of the class. The first hour will be accessible for all levels of physical ability. The instructor will be unmasked while instructing at the front for hearing accessibility but will mask before approaching anyone for one-on-one instruction.

• Masks will be optional during the second half of the class due to the physical nature of engagement. Attendees are encouraged to take a COVID test prior to class if they are planning to participate unmasked. COVID tests can be provided for those who need them. Additional air filters will be placed in the classroom to reduce risk.

Instructor: Kayla Mills | Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 1st Dan, teaching over 2 years

Join us at the Marie Equi Center for our monthly Dry Karaoke Night, which will take place on the last Wednesday of every month (Wednesday, March 26th, 2025)! The event will be starting at 6:00PM and will end at 8:00PM. We will be providing snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for folks to employ. Come and build community with us and sing your heart out!

All that said, we’d also like to reiterate our commitment to public health safety and protecting the most vulnerable in our community by asking that everyone please wear masks to our in-person events. We will be providing high-quality masks at the front reception area for all attendees. It is permissible for guests to remove masks only while eating or drinking in the designated eating or drinking areas.

Have questions? Thoughts? Please feel free to comment below, DM us, or email us at info@marieequi.center

FREE weekly community event! Kayla Mills (she/her) from the Oregon Ki Society will be instructing folks on how to focus & relax, control your mind, & lead without conflict! This class meets every Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:10PM.

You are welcome to come to just the first hour from 5:00PM to 6:00PM where we focus on developing a calm mind and healthy body. This hour is accessible for all levels.

The second hour we teach the basics of Aikido and how to throw and fall safely. Feel free to stay and watch to see if you want to try.

Please RSVP here.

To learn more about Aikido, see www.oregonki.org

PLEASE NOTE: There will be different masking requirements for this event.

• Masks will be required for the first hour of the class. The first hour will be accessible for all levels of physical ability. The instructor will be unmasked while instructing at the front for hearing accessibility but will mask before approaching anyone for one-on-one instruction.

• Masks will be optional during the second half of the class due to the physical nature of engagement. Attendees are encouraged to take a COVID test prior to class if they are planning to participate unmasked. COVID tests can be provided for those who need them. Additional air filters will be placed in the classroom to reduce risk.

Instructor: Kayla Mills | Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 1st Dan, teaching over 2 years

FREE weekly community event! Kayla Mills (she/her) from the Oregon Ki Society will be instructing folks on how to focus & relax, control your mind, & lead without conflict! This class meets every Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:10PM.

You are welcome to come to just the first hour from 5:00PM to 6:00PM where we focus on developing a calm mind and healthy body. This hour is accessible for all levels.

The second hour we teach the basics of Aikido and how to throw and fall safely. Feel free to stay and watch to see if you want to try.

Please RSVP here.

To learn more about Aikido, see www.oregonki.org

PLEASE NOTE: There will be different masking requirements for this event.

• Masks will be required for the first hour of the class. The first hour will be accessible for all levels of physical ability. The instructor will be unmasked while instructing at the front for hearing accessibility but will mask before approaching anyone for one-on-one instruction.

• Masks will be optional during the second half of the class due to the physical nature of engagement. Attendees are encouraged to take a COVID test prior to class if they are planning to participate unmasked. COVID tests can be provided for those who need them. Additional air filters will be placed in the classroom to reduce risk.

Instructor: Kayla Mills | Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 1st Dan, teaching over 2 years

No Place to Grow Old is an upcoming documentary directed by Davey Schaupp and produced by Humans for Housing.

No Place To Grow Old is a powerful exploration of the rising crisis of senior homelessness in Portland, Oregon, uncovering the systemic challenges and deeply personal stories of those unexpectedly finding themselves with no place to call home.

Please join us at the Marie Equi Center for a screening of this documentary, which will be followed by a free panel. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP for this event at https://bit.ly/npgo-screening

This event is brought to you by: The Marie Equi Center, Friendly House/Elder Pride Services (PDX), and Humans for Housing

FREE weekly community event! Kayla Mills (she/her) from the Oregon Ki Society will be instructing folks on how to focus & relax, control your mind, & lead without conflict! This class meets every Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:10PM.

You are welcome to come to just the first hour from 5:00PM to 6:00PM where we focus on developing a calm mind and healthy body. This hour is accessible for all levels.

The second hour we teach the basics of Aikido and how to throw and fall safely. Feel free to stay and watch to see if you want to try.

Please RSVP here.

To learn more about Aikido, see www.oregonki.org

PLEASE NOTE: There will be different masking requirements for this event.

• Masks will be required for the first hour of the class. The first hour will be accessible for all levels of physical ability. The instructor will be unmasked while instructing at the front for hearing accessibility but will mask before approaching anyone for one-on-one instruction.

• Masks will be optional during the second half of the class due to the physical nature of engagement. Attendees are encouraged to take a COVID test prior to class if they are planning to participate unmasked. COVID tests can be provided for those who need them. Additional air filters will be placed in the classroom to reduce risk.

Instructor: Kayla Mills | Assistant Ki Lecturer, Jokyu in Ki Development, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido 1st Dan, teaching over 2 years

OSLC is hosting a Chili Cookoff fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 4pm to 7pm at The Marie Equi Center. Proceeds will go toward the 2025 OSLC Contest event. $15 at the door or $10 for cookoff participants. For more information, please check out @oslcontest 's page!

How to enter: Cook up your best batch of chili and bring it with you! Make sure you have a way to keep it warm during the event; Crock-Pots or something similar are best. Please provide a list of ingredients and an estimated level of spiciness for our community members who may have allergies (or who may or may not want to melt their faces off). We’re offering small tasting cups for the judging and small bowls for the more avid fans.

Judging: Each entry will have a spot to place vote tokens. The entry with the most tokens at the end of the evening wins. Everyone gets a token at the door to mark their favorite and more will be available for purchase at $1 each or 12 for $10.

Prizes: The top three entries will receive {trophy/ribbon/recognition TBD} and our heartfelt thanks for helping us make the 2025 Oregon State Leather Contest the event that our community deserves.

We will be providing “all the fixins” for your chili – cheese, sour cream, corn bread from Knead To Know, and more – as well as a small selection of nonalcoholic drinks. Bring your favorite chili, community spirit, and most of all your whole self! This is an evening for showing your Leather pride and enjoying the company of your Leather siblings, niblings, friends, and family.

If you are able to volunteer to assist with this event, please contact us at president@oslcontest.org

Leather events like this one depend on the support and service of community members like you. We’re at our best when we stand together!

Events at The Marie Equi Center require masks when not eating and drinking, in order to keep our community healthy. Staying masked (mouth and nose covered) protects all of us.

Join us for the first in-person Queer Peer Meetup at The Marie Equi Center in Portland, OR! These meetups are a space to socialize, connect, and cultivate joy among queer and trans peer workers and social workers. Originally launched as an affinity space at the MHAAO Peerpocalypse Conference in 2022, our Queer Peer Meetups have grown into a thriving community of support and connection. Let’s gather in person to share stories, build relationships, and celebrate the joy of being in community. Light refreshments will be provided, and the event is free to attend! RSVP IN THE BIO!!

Accessibility Information:

- Masking required, while not actively eating or drinking in a designated area, for those who are medically able. Masks will be provided.

- Building is ADA compliant and accessible for people using mobility devices

- There are 4 ADA and gender neutral restrooms

- There is a limited amount of parking on the North side of the building with one ADA parking space

- High weight limit seating available including chairs without arms

- The Marie Equi Center is accessible via public transportation. The #17 bus stops a half block away from the entrance and the yellow line MAX stop on 17th and Holgate is 8 blocks away.