12/25/16 and 1/1/17 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - No Community Group!

We will not be meeting on 12/25 so everyone can enjoy the day with their families and also, 1/1/17 happens to be the first day of the month, so we will scatter for that day as well. It has been our pleasure to host this community group these past few months and get to know all of you. We are excited for a new year together and how the Lord will be leading each of us! And for the new folks he may send our way too!

The Dooley's wish you all a very Merry Christmas celebrating the birth of our savior, and also a Happy New Years!

Love,
The Dooley's

UPDATED: Pizza Night (and White Elephant Gift Exchange) at the Dooley's 12/19/16 at 6pm

Due to schedules and the weather we are moving this to Monday night!!

Grab a Pizza or Salad and find something in your home to re-home.. We've got a few dietary restrictions so we'll need a -

Full Gluten/Cheesey Goodness
Gluten Free
Gluten but Dairy Free option
Salads
Beverages
Dessert

White Elephant Rules
Bring a wrapped present per each person that wants to participate.
It's super fun for the kids- have them bring a toy or something that they want to give-away..
Don't buy anything - find something in your home to gift.

Comment below if you are able to come. I also sent out an email about the family we are helping out this Christmas, please bring the items you purchase with you and we can wrap together!

12/11/16 Baked Potato Bar at the Cummings! 5-7pm

The Dooley Family has a Swim Meet, so the Cummings have offered to host community group.  Baked Potato Bar Night - the Cummings will provide bakers and BBQ Shredded Beef - other ideas of things to bring;

Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Salsa
diced green onions
BACON!
Grilled Chicken
Brocoli
Cheese Sauce!
Dessert
Beverages

Also, the Cummings family says there isn't a ton of room for the kids to play, so bring a favorite board game, or something for your kiddo to play with!

Eric & Cyndi Cummings
12567 SW 134th Ave
Tigard, Oregon 97223

Comment below if you are coming so they know how many potatoes to make!

Also, planning ahead - on 12/18/16 plan to come at 5pm to the Dooley House and we will do Pizza&Salad night - we will eat quickly and then pile into cars and head to Target to Christmas presents for the Tigard Family we adopted for the Holidays.

If you can't make it, but want to contribute, you can also pick up a $25 gift card to a grocery store and get to us by 12/18 - we will wrap presents and then drop off to the family that night!

12/4/16 Scattering Week!

Take this week off to invite a co-worker, neighbor, or friend to dinner or volunteer as a family - spend some time intentionally building community with someone outside of church.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back on 12/11!

Love,
Liz

11/27/16 Turkey Chili Night at the Dooley's 5pm

Apparently, I made a 14 pound turkey on Friday for just Jon and I (the kids only like the mashed potatoes) so I am going to whip up a BIG pot of Turkey Chili to unload the many pounds of turkey meat I have.

Ideas of things to bring...

Chili toppings - shredded cheese, onions, sour cream
Another Soup option for those burned out on turkey?
Salads
Drinks
Dessert

Please comment below if you are coming and what you are bringing!

11/20/16 Mexi Bowl Night at the Dooley's 5pm

This week we will be making Mexi-rice bowls! The Dooley's will make 1 big pot of white rice,  2 lb of Taco Meat, Cheese, black beans.. Please bring some additional toppings. 

Lettuce
Salsa
Avocado
Sour Cream
Olives
Other meat options

11/13/16 PHO Night at the Dooley's...5pm

I don't know about you all, but it's been a long week for the Dooley's.. so let's do some comforting Pho Soup.. It's pretty much Vietnamese Chicken Soup - a hug in a bowl! I will make the broth and some chicken meat for the bowls - other things we will need..

Rice Noodles (lots)
Thai Basil (or reg basil)
Bean Sprouts
Hoisin Sauce
Pulled Chicken meat
Japeleno's
Cilantro
Lime Wedges

Other ideas...
Spring Rolls
Pot Stickers
Have a Favorite Asian side you like to make?

Dessert
Beverages

Comment below with what you are bringing!

11/6/16 - Scattering Week!

This is scatter week, so we won't be meeting as a community. This gives us the opportunity to spend intentional time with someone - a neighbor, or coworker, maybe someone who needs some extra love right now. 

Have a great week and we'll be back together on 11/13. 

10/30/16 Burrito/Bowl Night at Dooley's at 5pm

I'll be making 3-4 lb of Pork Carnitas meat in the crock pot, and we've got Black Beans and Sour Cream.. Here's some other items we'll need...

Flour and Corn Tortillas
Grilled Chicken, or Shredded Chicken as another meat option
Rice
Lettuce (for Salad Bowls)
Diced Tomatoes
Olives
Sliced Avocado
Shredded Cheese
Guac
Salsas
Chips
Drinks? It is my Birthday!

Also, since it's the night before Halloween - let's dress up! Come in costume!

Looking forward to seeing everyone - and maybe a Bubble Talk rematch?

10/23/16 Comfort Food Night at the Dooley's - 5pm

Temperature's are getting cooler, leaves have turned.. It's Fall and what's better than those comfort foods? Join us for a time of community and your favorite foods.. Ideas of what to bring...

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggie Side Dishes, Soups, Lasagna, Rotisserie Chicken (2-3), Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese, what do you crave?

We probably need something healthy to balance us - so bring on the salads, fruit..

Beverages, beer, juice, etc....

Dooley's will provide one chicken and Mac and Cheese..

Dooley Home

6670 SW Amber Ln

Portland, Oregon 97225

10/16/16 Breakfast for Dinner - Dooley's 5pm

I let the kids decide the theme this week, and it was a unanimous plea for "Brinner!" 

Here's list of ideas, but sky is the limit, comment below and let us know what you are bringing. 

• Bacon, Bacon, and more Bacon

• Eggs - scrambled, casseroles, strata, quiche

• Breakfast Sandwiches

• Sausage, Ham, etc (or more bacon)

• Pancakes/Waffles/Crepes (gluten free options too) 
• Toppings (whipped cream, sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries)

• Fruit 

• Biscuits and Gravy

• Grits

• Oatmeal

• Muffins and Pastries

• OJ (Mimosas?) 

• Potatoes - hashbrowns, breakfast potatoes, home fries

Dooley's will make pancakes (gluten filled). See you at 5pm. 

10/9/16 - Taco Night at the Dooley's 5pm

We had such a great time launching our community group last night! We look forward to seeing you soon. Join us for Taco Night we'll provide 2 lbs ground meat and black beans. Here are other items we could use:


PROTEIN: Chicken, additional meat, refried beansVEGGIES: Lettuce, avocados, tomatoes, green onions, olivesTOPPINGS: Shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamoleTORTILLAS: Tortilla chips, taco shells, soft flour tortillas, corn tortillas, gluten-free optionsEXTRAS: Dessert, drinksOTHER: Anything I missed? Surprise us! 

Please comment and let us know what you'll be bringing! Looking forward to seeing you all.

6670 SW Amber Lane 
Portland, Oregon 97225
5-7pm

10/2/16 Welcome! Soup Night at the Dooley's 5pm

Welcome to the Montclair Community! We are very excited to launch and meet everyone that God is going to bring our way. For this first evening, I will make a Lasagna Soup.. some ideas of things to bring..

Green Salad
Noodles for soup (fusilli, gluten free)
Another Soup option
Bread
Dessert
Beverages; Tea, Beer, Etc

We look forward to seeing everyone!

10.2.16 5pm-7pm
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

Park in our driveway, or along street.

Montclair Community Coming Soon!

Thanks for your interest in joining the Montclair Community Group!

This will be a  community for those in the Raleigh Hills/Montclair Elementary areas. Community Leaders Jon and Liz Dooley will begin hosting on Sunday, October 2nd. At that time, this blog will be a means of weekly communication for the Community Group about meals and other details- so stay tuned!

  If you would like to learn more about this community, what to expect and meeting times,  you can email the Dooley's at montclair@colossaecommunities.org. 

Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you!

-Colossae Church and Jon & Liz Dooley