The In-Person Gaming Connections is a time to connect with others who live lives affected by brain injury. Whether you’re a survivor, a family member, a friend, or a support person, we invite you to join us each month for some friendly competition playing games at our office.
Board and card games create space to learn some new skills, challenge yourself, and laugh with your peers. No matter if it’s an old favorite like Monopoly or Pictionary, or a new to you game like Rummikub or Cribbage, game play is a chance to combat isolation and connect with your peers in a light-hearted and safe environment.
Gaming Connections will meet once a month on the third Monday of the month from Noon to 2:30. We will have coffee and tea available. Feel free to bring a snack and a non-alcoholic beverage. Also bring your friendliest competition, as we love a good game inclusive of laughter and friendly competition.
Upcoming Dates:
- January 20, 2025
- February 17, 2025
- March 17, 2025
- April 21, 2025
- May 19, 2025
- June 16, 2025
Each third (3rd) Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please Note:
Cancellation is rare and usually only for transportation safety or holidays. Please watch your email the day before and the day of in the unlikely event of cancellation.
Contact:
Karl
bike@bic-nw.org
503-208-4533 (general BIC-NW line)
Who should come?
- Anyone with a brain injury
- Family
- Friends
- Caregivers/Support persons
- Board Members & Other Volunteers
- Professionals and Ally organizations
What to bring?
- Yourself and a support person if needed (This is an in-person event)
- Friend or family member if you’d like
- A snack if you’d like one
- A non-alcoholic beverage if you want more than just coffee or tea
Please note: If you are particularly sensitive to light and/or sound, please consider wearing hearing protection and/or eye protection. The lights are fluorescent and there are many humans in a small area. Conversation may get a bit noisy as we have a good time together.
Do I need to register?
Nope! Just show up and join us. First time participants will be required to sign a waiver.
What:
Roughly a 2.5-hour light-hearted game day with new and old friends
Where:
Brain Injury Connections Northwest
1411 SW Morrison St,
Portland, OR 97205
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eu9FqCtNWp5Dkqew6
When:
The third (3rd) Monday of every month
Once a month, year round
12:00pm. to 2:30 p.m. (Pacific Time Zone)
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Chairs provided
If you are particularly sensitive to light and/or sound, please consider wearing hearing protection and/or eye protection. The lights are fluorescent and there are many humans in a small area. Conversation may get a bit noisy as we have a good time together.
Public transit
Our office is located downtown at the corner of SW Morrison st and SW 14th Ave and is near several bus lines with a short walk/transit. Bus and Light Rail lines marked in purple squares with a B below on the map.
Visit https://trimet.org/home/planner to input your location and our address (1411 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97205) to plan your route.
🚍Bus line # 15 takes you to the corner of SW Alder and SW 14th Ave and also SW Morrison and SW 12th Ave
🚍Bus line # 63 takes you to the corner of SW Morrison and SW 12th Ave
🚍Bus line # 20 takes you to the corner of W Burnside St and SW 15th Ave with a bit of an uphill walk/transit
🚍Light Rail MAX blue line and MAX red line will take you to Providence Park at SW Yamhill St and SW 17th Ave.
🚍Bus lines # 18, 24, 26, 287, 288 and 292 will take you to the corner of SW Morrison St and SW 18th Ave
Parking
Street parking is available nearby with a short walk. Some uphill/downhill walking may be required, depending on where you find a spot. Portland Parking Pay Kiosks are in various locations nearby parking spots.