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17
Oct.
2026
Memorial for Duke Tedd Chilless
Oct. 17, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

 

19
Oct.
2026
Rose Society Membership Meeting
Oct. 19, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

20
Oct.
2026
Tour de Rosaria
Oct. 20, 2026 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Season is winding down.  Hope you can join us

21
Oct.
2026
Sunshine Division - Food Packing
Oct. 21, 2026

 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.

24
Oct.
2026
Purely Social - Oktoberfest
Oct. 24, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Purely Social Oktoberfest! 

This is simply an opportunity for us to spend time together, have some fun, and enjoy each other.

And because it’s Oktoberfest, let's have some fun with the theme! Bavarian-inspired theme is encouraged. Feel free to wear lederhosen, a dirndl, suspenders, a checkered shirt, or your own creative Oktoberfest look. Most importantly, I would love for everyone to come and enjoy the time together

We will be celebrating OUTSIDE, rain or shine! Please dress for the weather and come ready to have some fun. Be sure to bring your best energy because we'll be dancing the Chicken Dance and enjoying a festive afternoon together!

Let's make some wonderful memories, share lots of laughs, and celebrate the season. We'll raise a toast to our incoming Prime Minister and to the beauty of fall.

Time: 4:00-7:00

Where: Mike & Kik Nielsen's home (use the roster or website membership for the address) Lake Oswego Or. 97035 

Mike & Kik are providing the sausage and brats! Please bring an item to share based on the first letter of your last name:

A–I: Appetizer

J–R: Salad & Side Dish

S–Z: Beer & Wine

Prost!

Guests will be able to sample and buy the Prime Minister's wine before the holiday!

 

 

 

 

25
Oct.
2026
Portland Bologna Sister City Sagra Dinner
Oct. 25, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Portland Bologna Sister City Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates Italian-American culture in Portland and its unique connection to Bologna, Italy. We are one of Portland's ten Sister Cities, hosting cultural events, fairs, dinners, and our flagship program: an annual youth exchange every June between Portland and Bologna. We hold various fundraising events throughout the year to support our efforts; our largest fundraiser is the Sagra Dinner & Auction, which we host with a local Italian restaurant every fall. This year, we've partnered with an icon of Portland's dining scene: Nostrana, on Sunday, October 25th from 5p-9p. 

 

The money raised through the silent auction supports our annual youth exchange, which gives our high school-aged cohort a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on a two-week exchange to Bologna every summer and stay with peers their own age. This year we have set a goal of $15,000 for our Youth Exchange Program; the menu is coming soon! 

 

If you are unable to attend, there are other ways to support this fundraiser:

  • Bidding in the auction (opens Monday, October 12th at 12 PM)
  • Making a donation and writing Sagra 2026 in the memo 
  • Sharing the ticket link with friends
Tickets for Sagra 2026 can be purchased here.
 
Hope to see you there!
 
 
26
Oct.
2026
Finance & Council Meeting
Oct. 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

*Committee Chairs Invited

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

27
Oct.
2026
Tour de Rosaria Final Stop for 2026
Oct. 27, 2026 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Last match for the season. Hope you can join us

28
Oct.
2026
Foundation Meeting
Oct. 28, 2026 6:00 p.m.

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

05
Nov.
2026
November 5 Membership Meeting - Celebrating Life Members
Nov. 05, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
06
Nov.
2026
Linda Michelet at Wilf's - "Celebrate the 80's"
Nov. 06, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Save the Date! 
 

Come celebrate Linda's birthday and flash back to the era of classic rock featuring Rendezvous.

Let's celebrate the 80s with an evening of classic rock hits. Linda Lee Michelet and her band, Rendezvous, will share tunes from rock legends ranging from The Everly Brothers and Elvis to hitmakers like Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Pat Benatar, Donna Summer, and Blondie.  Wear cocktail attire or 80's style clothes! 

This show raises funds for the Royal Rosarians, who support Portland Rose Festival events and provide enrichment programs for at-risk children.

Don't miss this show! Buy your tickets today on Eventbrite. 

** To register, you have to purchase the tickets on event bright AND make a table reservation at Wilf's.**

Learn more about Linda at lindamIchelet.com.

11
Nov.
2026
Portland Veteran's Day Parade
Nov. 11, 2026 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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.

 
11
Nov.
2026
Dukes and Duchesses Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Invitation Only - Black Tie Formal

18
Nov.
2026
Foundation Meeting
Nov. 18, 2026 6:00 p.m.

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

23
Nov.
2026
Finance & Council Meeting
Nov. 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

06
Dec.
2026
Holiday Brunch
Dec. 06, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
07
Dec.
2026
Finance & Council Meeting
Dec. 07, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*To be confirmed

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

16
Dec.
2026
Foundation Meeting
Dec. 16, 2026 6:00 p.m.

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

13
Jan.
2027
New & Potential Member Reception
Jan. 13, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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.

20
Jan.
2027
Foundation Meeting
Jan. 20, 2027 Ends: 6:00 p.m.

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

22
Jan.
2027
Northwest Festival Hosting Conference
Jan. 22, 2027 - Jan. 24, 2027

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

25
Jan.
2027
Finance & Council Meeting
Jan. 25, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

27
Jan.
2027
St. Paul Winter Carnival
Jan. 27, 2027 - Feb. 01, 2027

***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.

 
04
Feb.
2027
Membership Meeting (Dukes & Duchesses)
Feb. 04, 2027 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Honoring Dukes & Duchesses

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

10
Feb.
2027
New Member Orientation #1
Feb. 10, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

 

22
Feb.
2027
Finance & Council Meeting
Feb. 22, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

24
Feb.
2027
Foundation Meeting
Feb. 24, 2027 Ends: 6:00 p.m.

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

04
Mar.
2027
Membership Meeting (Spouses)
Mar. 04, 2027 5:30 p.m. - 6:08 p.m.

Honoring Spouses

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

06
Mar.
2027
Foundation Auction
Mar. 06, 2027 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
2027 Foundation Benefit Auction
SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, 2027 

5:00 Doors Open

Social Hour with No Host Bar
Silent Auction - 
Golden Ticket Raffle Sales - Dinner Party Sign Ups

6:15 Silent Auction closes

7:15 Live Auction

 Registration is open:

 https://royalrosariansfdn.ejoinme.org/Tickets27

 

11
Mar.
2027
Knighting Practice (Council Only)
Mar. 11, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

New Member Knighting Practice (Council Only)

Location TBD

18
Mar.
2027
New Member Orientation #2
Mar. 18, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

22
Mar.
2027
Finance & Council Meeting
Mar. 22, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting held at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center

Finance Committee meeting starts at 6:00pm

Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

24
Mar.
2027
Foundation Meeting
Mar. 24, 2027 Ends: 6:00 p.m.

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

25
Mar.
2027
Knighting Practice (Council Only)
Mar. 25, 2027 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

New Member Knighting Practice - Council Only

Details TBD

30
Mar.
2027
New Member Reception
Mar. 30, 2027 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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.

01
Apr.
2027
Membership Meeting
Apr. 01, 2027 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

03
Apr.
2027
New Member Knighting
Apr. 03, 2027 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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.

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