Laurel Parc at Bethany

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11/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our Veterans with a visit from active-duty Air Force members; we truly appreciated your presence and support. 🫡

“We’ve been married 55 years,” Judi says. “Our childhoods couldn’t have been more different — I grew up in Seattle, and ...
11/07/2025

“We’ve been married 55 years,” Judi says. “Our childhoods couldn’t have been more different — I grew up in Seattle, and Michael was raised in Baker, Oregon.”

“Seattle was so walkable, and I’ve just kept walking ever since. If I can get somewhere on foot, I’m happier than driving — that’s one of the reasons I love Laurel Parc.”

Michael agrees. “Laurel Parc felt right for us. It’s close by and familiar — our kids went to Bethany Elementary. Before this, we lived in Murray Hill, and even spent a few years in California for my work.”

“I’ll never forget sitting by the pool one afternoon when Michael turned to me and said, ‘I’m ready to go home.’ Meaning Oregon. And that was that.”

They both attended the University of Portland, though they didn’t meet there. “It was either that summer or fall,” Judi recalls. “Michael had an internship, and his roommate was dating one of my friends. We met at a party — and that was the start.”

They raised two children — their daughter now lives just down the street, while their son and all their grandchildren are in New York. “We used to spend almost every summer with them,” Judi says. “So many great memories.”

Judi worked at U.S. Bank for 25 years. “It was the perfect schedule — two five-hour days a week, and summers off. I loved it.”

Her advice? “Keep moving forward and don’t worry about the things that get in your way.”

For them, Laurel Parc feels like the perfect next chapter. “It’s so diverse here,” Judi says. “There’s always something happening — no two days are the same. It’s restful but never boring.”

Michael has even revisited an old hobby from his childhood — building plastic models. “I’ve picked it back up again,” he says. He used to play golf with friends — “Forest Hills was my favorite course,” he adds — while Judi would join him on walks along the fairway. “I just loved being outside,” she says. “I’ve always been that way. I started playing tennis when I was six, and I’ve never stopped moving since.”

-Judi and Michael

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

🌮👻 Connecting with good friends in the Bistro, that's
10/29/2025

🌮👻 Connecting with good friends in the Bistro, that's

We celebrated National First Responders Day yesterday with a sweet delivery of pies to show our appreciation! 🥧🧑‍🚒
10/29/2025

We celebrated National First Responders Day yesterday with a sweet delivery of pies to show our appreciation! 🥧🧑‍🚒

Keep the memories, lose the clutter! Join Big Rocks Organizing LLC for a special Lunch and Learn on November 11th at 11:...
10/28/2025

Keep the memories, lose the clutter! Join Big Rocks Organizing LLC for a special Lunch and Learn on November 11th at 11:30am and discover simple, thoughtful ways to organize and preserve your sentimental items and photos.

🍽️ Light lunch provided
📍 Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
📆 Link in Bio to RSVP

Residents had a wonderful time at our Harvest Market and Bake Sale, where they enjoyed a delightful variety of tasty tre...
10/20/2025

Residents had a wonderful time at our Harvest Market and Bake Sale, where they enjoyed a delightful variety of tasty treats and fresh produce. 🎃🥧😍

We’ve known each other for a long time—since our younger days when Gail and her husband first moved out here for work. W...
10/17/2025

We’ve known each other for a long time—since our younger days when Gail and her husband first moved out here for work. We met through church and were part of a group of couples who did just about everything together. Life took us in different directions for a while; Gail and her husband eventually moved away, and years later, after both of our spouses had passed, that same group of friends brought us back together. We reconnected, fell in love, and got married 23 years ago.

Gail’s roots are in Alabama and Georgia, and I’ve been in this neighborhood since 1960. Between us, we have four children—hers in South Carolina and Tennessee, mine in Idaho and near Mt. Hood—and fourteen grandchildren, plus six great-grandchildren.

Over the years, work took us all over the world. I used to ski and white-water raft, and in retirement, I even spent some time speaking to university students as a professor. Before that, I served as CEO of Moda Health.

We’ve now been at Laurel Parc for about three months. The move has been a blessing—our kids helped us get settled, and it’s been comforting to be part of such a supportive community. Gail brings joy wherever she goes, always with a smile on her face. One of our favorite memories together is traveling to Thailand—it was an incredible experience.

We’d heard wonderful things about Laurel Parc before moving here, even attended a few events, and the team made us feel right at home—they even brought supper to us. It’s been a special chapter in our journey, and we’re grateful to be here together.

-Bud and Gail

Our Pumpkin Milkshakes were a hit! The perfect fall treat to sip and savor the season. 🍂🥤
10/16/2025

Our Pumpkin Milkshakes were a hit! The perfect fall treat to sip and savor the season. 🍂🥤

Spooky afternoon sharing poems and drinking prosecco! 🎃👻🥂
10/10/2025

Spooky afternoon sharing poems and drinking prosecco! 🎃👻🥂

"I was born into a big family—twelve of us kids in all. I was the seventh, so I guess I was sort of a middle child. We g...
10/03/2025

"I was born into a big family—twelve of us kids in all. I was the seventh, so I guess I was sort of a middle child. We grew up in the Midwest, where the seasons could be quite tough and harsh. I started first grade in Iowa, even though I was born in South Dakota. With eight brothers and three sisters, life was always busy, noisy, and full of activity.

Later on, I married into a family that loved the outdoors just as much as I did. Hunting, fishing—it didn’t matter the time of year, we were always outside. My husband Bruce was from Medford, Oregon. Our family traveled to Medford in 1944, and we decided to make the move there to be closer to relatives. That’s where I met Bruce. He and I were married for 57 years before he passed away, and I always appreciated how he loved doing outdoor activities with me. He even ran marathons when he was younger.

While raising our three children, I wanted to stay young enough to keep up with them. I didn’t just want to watch—they enjoyed having me join in all their activities. We spent time at the lake and went on little adventures together. I wanted the kids to learn outdoor skills like camping and building fires because those are things that really matter to me. Some of my happiest memories are of all of us together out in nature.

I still really enjoy going out with friends, and on the way home, it’s always nice to stop for an ice cream cone—just a little treat to end the day. Moving from a big house into Laurel Parc was a challenge at first, but now, after seven months, I feel grateful. It doesn’t feel like a hospital—it feels more like a place where I can stay healthy and enjoy life. I like having friends here to chat with, sharing stories about how differently we all grew up.

And of course, I still have a soft spot for hats. I’ve got a whole closet full of them. They’ve always brought me a little joy".

-Joan

☕👮‍♂️ We were proud to host Washington County Sheriff's Office first Coffee with a Cop community event of the season at...
10/01/2025

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We were proud to host Washington County Sheriff's Office first Coffee with a Cop community event of the season at the Laurel Parc bistro this morning!

This was an excellent opportunity for Laurel Parc residents and neighbors to chat with deputies and get to know the folks who help make Washington County a better place.

We’re grateful to the Sheriff’s Office for choosing us to host! 😊

👉 Like and follow Washington County Sheriff's Office to discover more opportunities to connect 🙌

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