Events

Memorial Service for Duke of the Realm Tedd Chilless, who served as Prime Minister in 2001:

 Saturday, October 17th

The Atrium at Montgomery Park

2700 NW Vaughn Street

Portland, Oregon

1:00 pm

The Rosarians will perform a Rose Ceremony as part of the service, and everyone is invited to participate.

For those who have not attended a rose ceremony: this is a way to honor Rosarians who have passed. All members are encouraged to participate, even if they do not personally know the deceased. The ceremony primarily consists of each Rosarian placing a white rose in a vase. Specific instructions will be provided upon arrival.

Please register by end of day Wednesday, October 14th so we know how many roses to purchase.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 pm (Rosarians arrive by 12:15 to assemble and receive instructions about the ceremony.)

Attire: Whites, capes, gloves, no hats; new members who do not yet have whites may wear green jackets and black pants.  Other attendees are encouraged to wear cheerful, colorful attire to honor Tedd's love of painting.

7:00 PM Social, 7:30 PM program begins

Season is winding down.  Hope you can join us

 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Come join us as we put boxes together to support our community. It’s a simple, hands‑on way to give back, connect with others, and have fun while making a real difference.

Sunshine Division provides immediate food relief to Portland Metro families and individuals in need. This simple mission began over 100 years ago in Southwest Portland’s Goose Hollow neighborhood when Portland Police Reserve officers delivered meal baskets to families in need during the holidays.Today, they continue to evolve and expand the programs to better serve the most vulnerable neighbors across the metro area.  Please take a few minutes to read the ​​​​Volunteer Orientation​​​​ and ​​​​Parking Guidelines. 

Please complete the General Release before your event. If minors are participating, a Parent/Guardian Release is required.

When: Wednesday, October 21st 10am-12pm

Where New Warehouse 2121 NW Front Ave. Portland Or. 97209

Attire: Rosarian Gear and comfortable closed-toe shoes and socks for safety. No sandals, slides, flip-flops, birks, crocs, etc.

Safety Reminders

• Be alert and cautious—it’s an active warehouse with forklifts, pallet jacks.
• Do not enter restricted areas or operate any power equipment at any time.

Other Notes

• Take your time while volunteering, there is no rush to finish quickly. Although we schedule shifts for 1.5-2 hours, energetic and efficient groups often complete their required tasks faster.
• We have water and snacks as well as lockers to store your things safely.

LOCATION - PARKING - ARRIVAL 

Address: 2121 NW Front Ave. Portland, OR 97209

• Type the full address into your mapping app; it may come up as Flooring Solutions, this is correct.

Parking: We have enough spots in our lot for 20 volunteers at a time. Large groups with 20+ volunteers are encouraged to carpool and may need to use paid or street parking nearby. The spots facing Front Ave. (even w/red tow-away signs)

• Do not park in the 4 spots directly in front of Nest's business.
• Do not park in the 4 spots at the north end of the lot facing Front Ave. These spots belong to the Carton Service. They have black and white Executive Towing signs and will enforce.

Arrival: When you arrive, you'll ring the bell at the warehouse entrance (south side of the building by 17th Ave/Railroad Tracks) and we will come let you in. The volunteer center is the first right as soon as you enter.

*Committee Chairs Invited

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

Last match for the season. Hope you can join us

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

Save the Date! 
 

Portland Veterans Day Parade 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Come honor and celebrate Military Veterans on November 11, 2026.
The parade starts at 10am at MLK & Beech and ends at MLK & Emerson.

Portland’s only Veterans Day parade started in 1974. Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel, founded this parade to honor all veterans, past and present, living and deceased.

When: Tuesday, November 11
       Parade starts at 10:00am, please arrive by 9:15 

Where: Meet at NE Beech and MLK - leave enough time to find parking in the neighborhood

Attire: Whites, hats, gloves, capes.
      New members without suits can wear greens. 
      Dress for the weather including rain gear (if needed) or warm undergarments.

After-Parade Gathering: Details coming soon for meeting up after parade

Follow this link for the PARADE ROUTE

There is a Closing Ceremony and a Vendor and Resources Fair immediately after the parade at the Walnut Park complex parking lot @ 5305 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97211.

Invitation Only - Black Tie Formal

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

*To be confirmed

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

New & Potential New Members, Dukes, Duchesses, Council, Sponsors, and Mentors: Please join us as we welcome new and potential new members. Journey with us thru some Royal Rosarian history and opportunities with becoming a Royal Rosarian.

We look forward to spending the evening together, reception/social time, dinner and speakers.

Our amazing hosts, Atiyeh Brothers will be providing our main dish.

Rosarians please email here to let us know what dish you are bringing and any beverages to share.

Last name A-I: please bring a salad

Last name J-N: please bring a dessert

Last name O-Z: please bring a side dish

Attire: Green jackets, black pants, women may wear black skirts. Business casual for guests.

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

This year our hosts will be Olympia Capital Lakefair! Details coming soon.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

***NEW 10/20/26 - Please indicate interest in participation by registering below. We will contact you with more detailed information once it is finalized.

We are planning a Royal Rosarian trip to St. Paul Minnesota to participate in their Winter Carnival.  While the carnival runs an entire week, we are planning to attend the beginning four days of activities, January 28-31. (Jan 27 and Feb 1 are travel days.)

The official hotel of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, The Saint Paul Hotel, is now taking reservations. Choose I HAVE A CODE and use rate type Promotional and enter in promotion code CARNVL when booking to receive a discount rate of just $140+tax per night (deluxe room), $230+tax per night in a Landmark King or Executive King and $290+tax per night in an Ambassador Suite, subject to availability. This code is valid now through Feb 7, 2027 with stay dates between Jan 27, 2027 and Feb 7, 2027.

We anticipate participating in many activities (both indoor and outdoor) including their King Boreas Grande Day Parade.  The organizers are still finalizing plans for the carnival as well as developing their Hospitality packet; we expect to know more soon.

For more information about the St. Paul Winter Carnival, please go to www.wintercarnival.com.

If you are interested in participating or wish more information, please contact Duchess Amy Arasmith.

Honoring Dukes & Duchesses

5:30 pm Social Hour, 6:30 pm Meeting called to order, Dinner 

New members, their sponsors and mentors, Dukes, Duchesses, and Council: Please join us for an information filled evening for our new members.

Attire-Royal Rosarian Casual

Location:

Dame Judy Rompa's

2410  SW Huber Ct.

Portland, OR 97219

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

Honoring Spouses

5:30 pm Social Hour, 6:30 pm Meeting called to order, Dinner 

New Member Knighting Practice (Council Only)

Location TBD

New Member Orientation #2: Part 2 of of informatin filled evening for all of our new members, their sponsors and montors, Dukes, Duchesses and Counctil.

Attire: Royal Rosarian casual

Location:

Master of Ceremonies, Michelle Veentjer's

11560 SE Carter Lane

Happy Valley, OR 97086

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

All Members Welcome. Registration is needed only for guests to insure enough seating.

New Member Knighting Practice - Council Only

Details TBD

New Member Reception for all new members & spouse/partners, new member sponsors and mentors, Council, Dukes and Duchesses.

Join us for this enjoyable evening getting to know more about our new members. Light refreshments.

5:30 pm Social Hour, 6:30 pm Meeting called to order, Dinner 

Council arrive 3:30 pm for rehearsal
New Members arrive for portraits 3-5 pm, as scheduled.
Social hour 5-6 pm
ceremony starts at 6 pm
7 pm dinner
music and dancing to follow, 8-10pm

Attire: Formal.

For council-whites, capes, gloves. For Honor Guard-whites, capes, gloves, hats.