Break

Hi Montclair Community,

We will be taking a break for the holidays resuming meeting on 1/14/18 at the Dooley home.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Years!!

12/17/17 Breakfast for Dinner at the Dooley's 5-7pm

The Wilcox Family will be making Baked French Toast for Brinner tomorrow night. We will also have our White Elephant Exchange - bring a wrapped present from your home (no need to buy anything - regift something awesome you already own). 1 gift per person who wants to participate. 

Here's list of ideas, but you are not limited to these ideas. PLEASE 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 (Maple Syrup, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries)

• Fruit 

• Biscuits and Gravy

• Grits

• Oatmeal

• Muffins and Pastries

• OJ (Mimosas?) 

• Potatoes - hashbrowns, breakfast potatoes, home fries

Liz & Jon Dooley

6670 SW Amber Lane

Portland, Oregon 97225

12/11/17 Chili Night at the Dooley's 5:30-7:30pm

 I will make a large pot of meat and bean chili - bring some toppings, sides, breads, beverages and desserts!

Bring another chili option and we can have a chili-off!
Toppings - shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, Fritos, etc.
Sides- green salad, fruit salad, etc
Desserts
Beverages - beer, wine, iced tea

<UPDATE: White Elephant moved to 12/17. >

White Elephant rules - bring 1 gift per person that wants to participate in the exchange - gift wrapped or in a gift bag. This is something you found in your home, that you want to give to one lucky person.  You do not need to purchase a gift.

Reminder on our CFT Family- bring your gifts by 12/17.

11/26/17 Cancelled

Cancelled due to many out of town for Thanksgiving.  Hope everyone had a nice holiday! 12/3 is our scattering week, so we see everyone back on 12/10/17. 

11/19/17 Friendsgiving at the Dooley's 5-7pm

Face it - the best part of Thanksgiving is the sides! So bring your favorite Turkey day side, or something you want to take for a test drive and share it with the group and we can kick off the week with community and a heart of gratitude.

What to bring?

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Stuffing
Salads
Cranberry Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Grits
Sweet Potatoes
Veggies

Please comment below if you are able to make it and what you are bringing so we don't end up with 4 dishes of cranberry!

Liz & Jon Dooley

6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

11/12/17 Sloppy Joe Night at the Dooley's 5:30-7:30pm

R has a swim meet this afternoon, so let's shift the time a little.. I will make 3lb of Sloppy Joes (homemade)... you guys bring the buns and sides!

Ideas of what to bring -

Gluten buns and gluten-free
Cheese Slices?
Side Salads (green salad, coleslaw, pasta)
Desserts
Pickles

5:30-7:30pm
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

Please comment below if you are coming and what you will bring..

11/5/17 Scattering Week!

See you next week!

Ladies- don't forget this is our first IF:Table on 11/7. Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/ORqaWoS

10/29/17 Comfort Food Night at the Dooley's 5-7pm

Bring your favorite comfort food dish to share and let's fill our bellies and our hearts. I'll make a huge pot of mac and cheese.

Ideas of what to bring -

Rotisserie Chickens 1-2
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Chicken Pot Pie
Meatloaf
Salads - we can TRY to be healthy...
Lasagna
Casseroles

The sky is the limit! Please comment below if you are coming and what you will bring..

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

10/22/17 Taco Sunday at the Dooley's 5-7pm

We will make 2 pounds of Taco Meat - Ideas of what else to bring..

Hard Taco Shells

Soft Flour Shells

More meat (beef, chicken, pork)

Shredded Cheese

Sour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Olives
Guac
Salsa
Beans - refried, black, etc
Chips
Shredded Lettuce
Avocado

Drinks & Dessert..

Liz & Jon Dooley
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 

Please comment below if you are able to come and what you are bringing.. 

10/15/17 No Community Group

The Dooley's will be at Oregon Public House for a Ladybug CDH Foundation fundraiser - if you are free - come join us there.

Live music from 5-10pm.

We will be back on next Sunday 10/22 with a comfort food night...

10/8/17 Rice Bowls at the Dooley's 5-7pm

This week we'll be having rice bowls! Dooley's will provide white and brown rice and black beans. We will need a variety of toppings to complete the meal. Here are some ideas:

- shredded cheese

- beef or pork

- grilled shrimp

- marinated chicken

- corn

- avocado

- tomato, shredded lettuce, cilantro

- Salsa, guac

- Teriyaki Sauce / Soy Sauce 

- olives, roasted red pepper

- spinach 
-Yumm Sauce

Check out this link for ideas for other toppings:

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/rice-bowl-recipes_n_5133892.html

Please comment below with what you are bringing!

6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

10/1/17 Scattering Week

This week we will be collectively scattering to connect with folks in our lives (friends/family/co-workers/neighbors) so we won't have our traditional Sunday night gathering. Take this time to get together with people outside our CG and we will see you back next week!

9/24/17 Pasta Night at the Dooley's 5-7pm

What goes better with cooler temps than carbs! I will make a Marinara Sauce and have 1 package of spaghetti noodles made.

Pasta Noodles (regular and GF)
Other Sauces - Alfredo, Meat Sauce, etc
Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert
Beverages

5:00-7:00pm
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

9/17/17 Soup/Salad/Bread Night at Dooley's 5pm-7pm

Weather should be making a turn and fall is on it's way.. Let's gather around the table and break bread, fill our bellies with soup and share our hearts with one another.

“We don't come to the table to fight or to defend. We don't come to prove or to conquer, to draw lines in the sand or to stir up trouble. We come to the table because our hunger brings us there. We come with a need, with fragility, with an admission of our humanity. The table is the great equalizer, the level playing field many of us have been looking everywhere for. The table is the place where the doing stops, the trying stops, the masks are removed, and we allow ourselves to be nourished, like children. We allow someone else to meet our need. In a world that prides people on not having needs, on going longer and faster, on going without, on powering through, the table is a place of safety and rest and humanity, where we are allowed to be as fragile as we feel.”
- Shawna Niequist

Dooley's will make one pot of Ham&Bean Soup.. Please bring 1-2 other soups, salads, and bread.. Comment below with what you will bring, so we can plan accordingly and have enough food for all.

Hope everyone is having a good week!
XO

6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, OR 97225

9/10/17 - Back to School and Routine BBQ 5pm-7pm

Now that kids are back in school and we are all back from vacations, we are back to meeting regularly again! Let's catch up and reconnect and pray for one another and the year ahead. Dooley's will supply the burgers and hot dogs, please bring something to share and show up exactly as you are.

Ideas of what to bring -

Burger buns, hot dog buns, side salads, fruit, mac and cheese, pasta salad, green salad, dessert, beverages, vegan protein if you don't want burgers or hot dogs), chips, and/or anything that sounds good to you.

Please comment below to let us know how many to expect and let us know what you are bringing please.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

8/20/17 Pool party with the Willcox Family! 5pm-7pm

Bring a protein for the grill for you and your family and a side to share, swimsuits, towels, and tennis rackets and be ready for some fun in the sun! There will be hotdogs for the kids provided.

416 SW Colony Dr - we will be meeting at the ClubHouse which is about halfway down Colony on the right. There will be a sign, smoke signals, or a person looking to direct you.

Please comment below if you are coming (and what you are bringing) so the Wilcox Family doesn't end up with too many hot dogs!

See you soon!

Dooley's
503-680-9826

7/23/17 Picnic in the park - Garden Home Rec Park 5-7pm

Pack a picnic dinner for your family, grab something to share and join us at the Garden Home Rec Center park (7475 SW Oleson Rd). 

Park on the side nearest to the baseball field and we'll either be at tables under the shelter by the basketball 
courts, or on blankets in the field.

Bring a ball, frisbee, or outdoor game for the kids (and grown-ups) and we'll share a meal, catch up, 
and play some games!

Ideas of things to bring;

Chips, Veggie platters, Fruit, Dessert, Beverages, Dips, etc... 

Comment below if you are coming!

See you soon,

Liz & Jon 
503-680-9825

Next community group will be on 8/20 at the Wilcox Pool!! Mark the date on your calendars...

6/25/17 Grill Night at the Dooley's 5pm

Beat the heat and come to our air conditioned house! We will have the Grill fired up. Bring a protein for your family for the grill and side dish/chips/veggies/fruit to share. I'll have a quinoa salad. Please comment below if you are coming!

Dooley House
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

5-7pm

6/18/17 - CG off for Father's Day!

Hello Montclair Community!

We are taking this Sunday off for Father's Day so everyone can celebrate with respective families. We will be back on 6/25/17 at the Dooley's..

Looking ahead to the summertime, Colossae has decided to only have the community groups meet once a month during July and August due to everyone's busy summer schedules.. The dates we will be meeting are 7/23/17 and 8/20/17 - so save the dates if you are in town. We will meet at a park and have a picnic.

Normal CG schedules will resume in September on 9/10.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week - please send us an email or text if you are in need of prayer.

Love,
Liz

6/11/17 Weenie Roast at the Dooley's 5pm

The Dooley's will provide the hotdogs- bring some buns, condiments (ketchup, relish, chili, onions, cheese), smores, and sides like potato salad or chips.

Please comment below with what you are bringing!

Dooley House 5-7pm

6670 SW Amber Lane, Portland, Oregon 97225

6/4/17 Scattering Week

This week we will be collectively scattering to connect with folks in our lives (friends/family/co-workers/neighbors) so we won't have our traditional Sunday night gathering. 

Take this time to get together with people outside our CG and we will see you back next week. 

5/28/17 Taco Night at the Smith's 5pm

The Smith's have generously offered to host next Sunday night. It will be Taco Night.

Needed: 

taco shells, tortilla chips or lettuce for taco salad.  
meat: chicken, beef, pork,
beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, jalapenos, salsa, onion, cilantro, guac. 

5804 SW 59th CT
Portland, Oregon 97221 

5-7pm

5/21/17 BYOM Night at the Dooley's 5pm

Looks like it will be nice again and we will have the Grill fired up. To be clear we are not "BBQing" (per the Texan) we are grilling up whatever meat or protein you bring.

Bring a protein for your family for the grill and side dish/chips/veggies/fruit to share. I'll have a side green salad.

Dooley House
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

5-7pm.

5/7/17 Burger Night at the Dooley's 5pm

It's looking like we may have nice weather on Sunday, so let's christen the new backyard with a BBQ!  Dooley's will supply burgers and condiments - comment below with what you are bringing.. some ideas..

Buns
Other proteins if you so desire - chicken, tofu, veggie burgers, etc
Side Salads
Chips

Comment below with what you are bringing please!

Dooley home
6670 SW Amber Lane
Portland, Oregon 97225

We will be scattering on 5/14 (Mother's Day).

4/30/17 Soup/Salad/Breadsticks at the Cummings! 5pm

Hoping to have 2-3 soups, 1-2 salads, breadsticks.. and dessert? The Cummings Family has graciously offered to host since the Dooley's will likely be coming straight from Eugene.. comment below what you are bringing so we know what's covered. 

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

Also Colossae Kids could use some help as this is a 5th Sunday - can you serve with our precious kiddos this weekend?

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4/23/17 Taco Night at the Dooley's 5pm

We will make 2 pounds of Taco Meat - Ideas of what else to bring..

Hard Taco Shells

Soft Flour Shells

More meat (beef, chicken, pork)

Shredded Cheese

Sour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Olives
Guac
Salsa
Beans - refried, black, etc
Chips
Shredded Lettuce
Avocado

Drinks & Dessert..

4/16/17 Easter Brunch at the Dooley's 1pm

Happy Easter! We are so excited to share a meal with you on this special day. We will be making a ton of ham and a Quinoa Salad! Ideas of other things to bring...

Rolls
Sides - Green Salads, Mac and Cheese, Grits, Pasta Salad
Dessert
Beverages

Comment below if you can come and what you are bringing please!

We may even do an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids...

4/9/17 Rice Bowl Night at the Dooley's 5pm

This week we'll be having rice bowls! Dooley's will provide white and brown rice and black beans. We will need a variety of toppings to complete the meal. Here are some ideas:

- shredded cheese

- beef or pork

- grilled shrimp

- marinated chicken

- corn

- avocado

- tomato, shredded lettuce, cilantro

- Salsa, guac

- Teriyaki Sauce

- olives, roasted red pepper

- spinach 

Check out this link for ideas for other toppings:

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/rice-bowl-recipes_n_5133892.html

Please comment below with what you are bringing!

3/26/17 Spring Break - NO Community Group this week!

Enjoy your Spring Break!! 4/2 is scattering week, so we will be back on 4/9.

3/19/17 Pulled Pork Sandwiches Night 5pm at the Dooley's

Dooley's will be making some (gluten free) BBQ Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker- some ideas of things to bring...

Mac and Cheese
Rolls (glutenous and gluten-free)
Coleslaw
Green Salad

Please comment below to help everyone plan! Thank you and see you Sunday night at 5pm!

3/12/17 Taco Night at the Dooley's 5pm

Looking forward to seeing everyone! 

Ideas of what to bring..

Please, comment below so we know who is bringing what as we don't end up with just cheese.. it also helps us know how many people are coming so we can try and have enough food. Thank you!!

Hard Taco ShellsSoft Flour ShellsMore meat (beef, chicken, pork)Shredded CheeseSour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Olives
Guac
Salsa
Beans - refried, black, etc
Chips
Shredded Lettuce
Avocado

Drinks & Dessert..

2/27/17 Soup and Salad Night at the Dooley's 5pm

It's been a LONG week. We are going to serve a Ginger Chicken/Rice Soup that I already made.. so if others could bring 1-2 other soups and salads/sides - we should be good!

Soups 1-2
Salad
Bread

Please comment below if you are coming and what you are bringing! Looking forward to seeing you!

2/20/17 Italian Night at the Dooley's 5pm

We need to switch to Monday night this week. I will make a meat sauce - If you could bring your favorite Italian dish to share or here are some other ideas of what to bring....

Pasta (regular and GF)
Salad
Italian Soup
Garlic Bread
Dessert
Drinks

See everyone at 5:00pm on Monday! 

2/12/17 It's Brinner at the Dooley's! 5pm

I let the kids decide the theme this week, and it was a once again unanimous plea for "Brinner!" Dooley's will make a bunch of pancakes.. 

Here's list of ideas, but you are not limited to these ideas. PLEASE comment below and let us know what you are bringing. It really helps us with planning if we know in advance how many will be coming, and what everyone is 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 (Maple Syrup, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries)

• Fruit 

• Biscuits and Gravy

• Grits

• Oatmeal

• Muffins and Pastries

• OJ (Mimosas?) 

• Potatoes - hashbrowns, breakfast potatoes, home fries

1/29/17 Soup Night at the Dooley's 5pm

I am going to make a big batch of Chicken Tortilla Soup - some ideas of other things to bring...

Chips
Avocado
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Another Soup
Bread
Salad
Dessert


Looking forward to seeing you all. Again, please comment below if you are coming and what you are bringing!! It is super helpful for planning...

1/22/17 Taco Night at the Dooley's - 6:00-8:00PM

Rowan has a swim meet this Sunday, so we need to push our start time a little. Come at 6pm for Taco Sunday.. The Dooley's will have 3 pounds of Taco Meet in the Crockpot.

Ideas of what to bring..

Please, please, please comment below so we know who is bringing what as we don't end up with just cheese.. it also helps us know how many people are coming so we can try and have enough food. Thanks!!

Hard Taco Shells
Soft Flour Shells
More meat (beef, chicken, pork)
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Olives
Guac
Salsa
Beans - refried, black, etc


Drinks & Dessert..

1/15/17 Chili Night at the Dooley's 5pm

If you can safely get out on the roads tomorrow- come to our house and burn off some cabin fever by talking to other humans that aren't related to you! Olson is pretty clear, but Amber Ln still has lots of snow/ice.. might be best to park on Dover Lane (the street between Amber and Beaverton/Hillsdale) and walk up.

We are excited to see everyone this Sunday and catch up after a few weeks off.

I will make a Beef Chili - other ideas of things to bring;

Shredded Cheddar Cheese
a Vegetarian option?
Gluten Free/Gluten-filled Cornbread
Sour Cream
Diced Onions - any other things you like on top of your chili?
Salad, Dessert, Drinks?

UPDATED : 1/8/17 Community Group at the Dooley's CANCELLED!

Due to the weather conditions and it being unclear when the ice will thaw, we are going to play it safe and cancel community group tonight and move Chili night to 1/15/17. Have a great evening!


Happy New Year!! We are excited to see everyone this Sunday and catch up after a few weeks off.

I will make a Beef Chili - other ideas of things to bring;

Shredded Cheddar Cheese
a Vegetarian option?
Gluten Free/Gluten-filled Cornbread
Sour Cream
Diced Onions - any other things you like on top of your chili?
Salad, Dessert, Drinks?