Cornell Estates Sponsors 10th Annual Christmas Marketplace Bazaar

When: Saturday, November 20th from 10 am – 3 pm

Where: 1005 NE 17th Avenue in Hillsboro, OR

Now in its 10th year, our annual Christmas bazaar is a fundraiser for the Hillsboro Fire Fighter’s Toy & Joy program. Stroll the aisles and mingle with Frosty the Snowman, the Gingerbreadman, Mrs. Claus, local carolers, and more! Enjoy beautiful heart-warming melodies from special guest harpist Jenny Linder of the Portland Opera.

Best of all, get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Over 30 local artists and crafters will be selling handcrafted jewelry, hand-sewn items for babies and children, glass art, floral arrangements, and Christmas ornaments and decor. Chase away the November chill with homemade soups, chili, and salads. Many of these items are under $25. Support the Hillsboro Fire Fighter’s Toy & Joy Program and complete your Christmas shopping at the same time!

About the Hillsboro Fire Fighter’s Toy & Joy Program

Every year, the Hillsboro Fire Fighters collect new toys for thousands of children who otherwise would not receive Christmas gifts. Several organizations support their efforts, including the Portland Air Show and Cornell Estates. For more information, click here.

About Jenny Linder

Currently, Jenny plays Principal Harp with the Portland Opera and the Oregon Ballet Theatre, and works frequently with the Oregon Symphony. She has played the harp since 1966 and has studied with Marion Fouse of Portland, Eileen Malone at the Eastman School of Music, and Catherine Michel, Marie-Claire Jamet, and Pierre Jamet in Paris. In addition to her performance duties, Jenny also teaches at Portland State University, owns a private studio, and freelances.

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Educational Travelogue:

A Chilcotin Wilderness Adventure

Friday, November 12^th

1:30 pm in the Party Room

It was a cool September morning on Knewstub Lake in the remote Chilcotin Wilderness of British Columbia. Raindrops and fog clung to the lake’s surface, and the gentle purr of an outboard motor was the only sound. Step aboard this small boat and travel into the Canadian wilderness with Jim and Landa Carlson on Friday, November 12^th at 1:30 pm.

Jim and Landa began planning their wilderness excursion last year. Together with friends Larry and Nancy Shorthill, they drove to Anahim Lake in British Columbia. After spending one last night at the Dew Duck Inn, the four friends said “Good-bye!” to civilization as they climbed aboard a float plane. A 45-minute flight into the heart of the wilderness brought them to Goose Lake, a beautiful getaway reachable only by horse or airplane. Inside the lodge, which was crafted of massive logs from the nearby forest, were all the amenities that they could ask for, including hot food, hot showers and flush toilets!

During the next several days, Jim and Larry headed deeper into the wilderness in pursuit of the Canadian moose, Alces alces. Meanwhile, the ladies displayed their fishing expertise by catching the 18-20 inch rainbow trout for which Moose Lake is famous. Jim says, “If ever you had to hide behind a tree to bait your hook, to keep the fish away, that was the place. The fishing and catching was fast and furious and the chef served baked trout for dinner two nights in a row!”

Unfortunately, Jim and Larry weren’t able to provide the lodge with any meat for several days. Out of frustration, Jim planned a trip by float plane to even more remote Knewstub Lake where he would be without hot food, hot showers or flush toilets! And oh! A black bear had just made its entrance into the spike camp close to the cabin.

Stay tuned for the rest of the story. Jim and Landa will share their adventurous trip on Friday, November 12th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy the slide presentation of the beautiful flora and fauna as well as the characters of Moose Lake Lodge. The audience will even be able to taste a piece of the delicious moose polish sausage. Come join the fun and invite a friend!

If you have questions or comments, or would like to plan an activity at Cornell Estates, don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to meeting you!

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Artists @ Cornell:

Pearl Steinberg, The Spinner of Tales

Friday, October 15th at 1:30 pm

“Once upon a time” there was a gifted storyteller who called herself the Spinner of Tales. It was said that she was magic, pure magic, and that her audiences never fell asleep during her bedtime stories! Pull up a chair as Cornell Estates presents Pearl Steinberg, the Spinner of Tales, on Friday, October 15th at 1:30 pm.

Pearl is a member of the National Storyteller Network and the Portland Story tellers Guild. She specializes in ethnic & folk, legends and family stories and is a master at stimulating the imagination and creativity of her audiences. Since the early 1990’s, she has been giving storytelling programs in various venues. “Stories,” Pearl says, “are my soul means of support.”

This event is free and open to the public. Please invite your friends and family to join us on Friday, October 15th at 1:30 pm.

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