16 January 2026 Charbonneau Villager
Activities
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share how CHARMMS has helped them cultivate calm, increase resilience and bring greater intention to their daily lives.
As we step into 2026, CHARMMS continues to play a vital role in fostering wellness on all levels here in Charbonneau— reminding us that peace begins with presence and community begins with connection.
CHARMMS( Charbonneau Meditation, Mindfulness, & Somatics Society)
Thursdays, 5 – 6 p. m. • Clark Room, Activity Center
Donation-based • Some experience required( or completion of Practicing Presence Workshop)
Contact: dana @ somasolidarity. com
Reflect, Release, & Renew Workshop
A restorative New Year workshop combining journaling, group discussion, creative visioning, and embodied practice.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 3 – 5:30 p. m. • Kalapuya Room
$ 35 • Register at somasolidarity. com or email dana @ somasolidarity. com
Practicing Presence Workshop
A grounded introduction to meditation, mindfulness and somatic practice— ideal for newcomers. Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a. m.– 12:30 p. m.
• Clark Room $ 75 • Reduced fees available Register at somasolidarity. com or email dana @ somasolidarity. com.
Nonfiction Book Club
First Monday, 1:30 p. m. • Clubhouse Fireplace Room
January’ s book:“ Benjamin Franklin: An American Life” by Walter Isaacson, an exploration of the most multifaceted of the Founding Fathers.
February’ s book:“ Genghis Khan & the Making of the Modern World” by Jack Weatherford.
To join or receive future titles, email charbonneaubookgroup @ gmail. com.
Charbonneau Book Club
Monday, Jan. 13, 1 p. m. • Wilson Room
Book:“ Behold the Dreamers” by Imbolo Mbue— a compelling story of hope, struggle and the pursuit of the American dream.
Contact Kristie Keil at khkeil @ prodigy. net for more information.
Closing
These highlights represent just a portion of what’ s happening in Charbonneau this January. For a full list of classes, clubs, workshops, and community events, please visit the Charbonneau Country Club website, where you’ ll find an up-to-date calendar and even more ways to get involved.
Watercolor class
Watercolor class will be starting up again in the Charbonneau Activity Center Wilson Room from 10 a. m. to 12 p. m. on Wednesday, Jan.
14. This session will last for seven weeks and will cost $ 98. I have had the pleasure of teaching the watercolor group here in Charbonneau for many years and have always welcomed anyone who is interested in joining the morning group. The folks in our class are very welcoming to newbies as well as folks who have dabbled with the materials in the past. I provide new possibilities every week to work from and make sure that there are easy, moderate and challenging prompts. Of course, you are always welcome to work in whatever artistic focus you choose. I then provide direction in regard to how I think you might approach working with the prompts.
A beginners afternoon group from 1-3 p. m. on Wednesdays as well is a possibility but I must have enough people signed up to exclusively address beginners’ work. Contact Elaine Luneke with information about supplies at 503-989-1540.
Our group is meeting during December informally on Wednesday mornings. Feel free to stop by.
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