Pier 360

05/03/2026

Looking for meaningful ways to get involved?

Many of the peers who now work at Pier 360 started by volunteering, discovering that their lived experience, skills, and values were a wonderful match for our core focus and values.

Join us for a Volunteer Orientation and see what volunteer opportunities are currently available.

Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 A.M. at the West Center

Pier 360 West Center
1601 E 4th Plain Blvd
Building 17, Suite A114
Vancouver, WA 98661

05/03/2026

Join us on Mondays for either or both of these two circles:

Unity Unites (West Center & Zoom)
Mondays 10:30 A.M.

Peers Supporting peers in an all-inclusive, identity/gender expression support group at the West Center on Mondays at 10:30 A.M.
We offer a safe space for those who identify within the 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum.
You can also attend online with Zoom ID # 348-331-1764

De-Stress Your Mess. (West Center)
Mondays at 1:00 P.M.

Join us for a course on self-care and self-action, exploring solutions for everyday living.

Pier 360's West Center
1601 E 4th Plain Blvd
Building 17, Suite A114
Vancouver, WA 98661

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05/02/2026

Come celebrate the lilacs in bloom!
Tuesday, May 5th at 11AM

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
115 S. Pekin Rd.
Woodland, WA. 98674
Limited transportation departs from West Center 10:30AM

*To ensure space for everyone, please register at Pier 360 West in person,
48 hours prior to the event for all outings. Limited transportation is provided
from Pier 360 West and will return to Pier 360 West only.

If you have any questions, please call
Mallory (360) 803-4844 or Emily (360) 803-3553

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05/01/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! We are focused on what we do for our wellness. Come to the West Center, grab a pen, and add a leaf to the wellness tree.

There are eight areas of our lives that we focus on for staying well and doing it in a balanced manner.

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05/01/2026

05/01/2026

This Friday, we offer two groups:
Soulful Stroll at 11 am
and
Peer Projects at 1pm

Join us for one or both!

Let’s walk together,
one mindful step at a time.
and/or
Get crafty, connect, and unwind with us.

Pier 360 West Center
1601 E 4th Plain Blvd
Building 17, Suite A114
Vancouver, WA 98661

Call 360-397-8050 for questions.

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05/01/2026

Connect through casual frisbee games, gentle movement, and time outdoors together.

Frisbee Friday @ Orchard’s Park
Friday, May 1 at 6 PM

Orchards Park
9800 NE 54th St.
Vancouver, WA. 98662
Across from the Toyota dealership

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05/01/2026

The May calendar is up at
www.pier360.org/calendar
from games to support circles and outings, you may find something you’re interested in going to.

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04/30/2026

A timely and lovely remimder.

Have you heard the Japanese word Oubaitori? Loved this article about a concept that fits so well with the WRAP process and Values and Ethics. https://japaneserituals.com/oubaitori/

"Oubaitoriis expressed through four kanji: 桜 (ou, sakura) for cherry, 梅 (bai, ume) for plum, 桃 (tou, momo) for peach, and 李 (ri, sumomo) for damson. Each tree blooms differently, each with its own timing and manner. The cherry, or sakura, is iconic in Japanese culture, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of life. The plum, or ume, blooms early, often when winter still lingers, representing resilience. Momo, the peach, is associated with longevity and good fortune, taking its time to bloom. Lastly, the damson, or sumomo, is less celebrated but blooms with quiet dignity.

The philosophy of Oubaitori reminds us that nature does not adhere to a single schedule. It encourages us to appreciate how each tree, like each person, flourishes in its own way and time. This concept is deeply embedded in Japanese culture, reflecting the understanding that life unfolds uniquely for everyone."

04/28/2026

For April, Pier 360 Staff shared what an ideal version of Pier 360 and the world looks like for them.

"An ideal version of Pier 360, the country, and the world
might look like living in harmony, where everyone is included and safe. No one feels wrong for being themselves, for speaking their truth, for having different opinions. There is peace, people are provided for, and children are safe and protected.

I see a world where we coexist lovingly with nature. Our technologies are sustainable, the food we grow, the air we breathe, and the soil we step on are clean, nourishing, and alive.

If these attributes were embodied in a human, I would call them Ava.

Ava is a fierce, protective human who speaks their truth in every moment. They have found the balance between speaking truth and honoring those around them. They understand their own needs and boundaries with ease and can also see from other people’s perspectives. They tread with an open heart and mind--they see the good in people and accept their shadows. They found a way to weave their many passions and skills into a tapestry—a life’s work and purpose only they can bring together, woven from the moments of their existence."

-Pier 360 Staff

What does an ideal world look like for you?
What would your ideal attributes look like, embodied?
Please share in the comments!