From Around the Square: Summer News, Building Progress & Living Well in Portland
- Jul 31
- 5 min read
Life at Stevens Square | July 2026
Summer is one of the best times to experience life at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods. From performances at the Stevens Square Theater and neighborhood traditions to exciting progress on Building Three, there's always something happening across our 19-acre campus and throughout the surrounding Portland community.
Each edition of From Around the Square offers a look at the people, places, and experiences that make Stevens Square more than a place to live. It's a community where neighbors connect, lifelong learning continues, and Portland's arts, culture, and outdoor recreation are part of everyday life.
Life Around the Square
Everyday moments that make life at Stevens Square special.
Designed as a 55+ active lifestyle community, Stevens Square at Baxter Woods offers more than beautiful condominium homes. It offers opportunities to stay active, build friendships, enjoy lifelong learning, and experience the very best of Portland.
Located on a scenic 19-acre campus in Portland's Deering Center neighborhood, residents enjoy amenities centered around the Stevens Square Community Center, including:
Heated indoor pool
Fitness classes and wellness programs
Pickleball and basketball
Good Theater performances
Tally's Café
Massage, physical therapy, and health coaching
Community gathering spaces and rooftop terraces
Just outside your door, Baxter Woods borders the campus, while historic Evergreen Cemetery sits directly across the street, offering peaceful places to walk, enjoy nature, and experience the changing seasons.
Whether it's a morning swim, lunch with friends, an evening performance, or a quiet walk beneath the trees, every day offers something new to enjoy.
Private balconies become extensions of home, offering peaceful places to relax while reflecting the unique personalities of the residents who make them their own.
Neighborhood News
Stories that celebrate the people and places that make Deering Center feel like home.
Friendship, Coffee & Community at Pat's Meat Market
Every neighborhood has its gathering places.
A recent Portland Press Herald story highlighted the morning tradition at Pat's Meat Market, where a group of longtime friends gathers over coffee to catch up on life. Among those featured is a Stevens Square resident accompanied by his faithful dog, Biscuit.
It's a wonderful reminder that community isn't just about where you live. It's about the friendships, familiar faces, and everyday moments that make a neighborhood feel like home.
Living at Stevens Square means becoming part of a neighborhood where local traditions, independently owned businesses, and lasting relationships are all within easy reach.
Beyond the Square
Highlights from Portland's arts, dining, and cultural scene.
Celebrating Portland's Culinary Excellence
Portland's dining community continues to earn national recognition.
Congratulations to restaurateur Dana Street, whose restaurants—including Fore Street, Scales, Street & Co., and Standard Baking Co.—have helped establish Portland as one of the country's premier culinary destinations.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion at Fore Street, enjoying fresh seafood at Scales, or picking up fresh bread from Standard Baking Co., award-winning dining is always close to home.
Having nationally recognized restaurants, neighborhood cafés, and locally owned businesses nearby gives Stevens Square residents countless opportunities to enjoy everything Portland has to offer.
Around Campus
Events, performances, and opportunities happening at the Stevens Square Community Center.
One of the many benefits of living at Stevens Square is having exceptional programs and performances right on campus.
Portland Chamber Music Festival
The Portland Chamber Music Festival returns to the Stevens Square Theater August 13–22, bringing internationally acclaimed musicians to campus for four exceptional performances.
Summer at Good Theater
Good Theater continues its Summer Fun Series through August 9, featuring the camp comedy double feature Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and Sleeping Beauty or Coma, along with live music, comedy, and special performances.
Health Coaches at Stevens Square
Residents can enjoy group fitness classes, aquatics, yoga, strength training, personal training, and wellness programming throughout the year.
Tally's Café
Whether you're meeting friends for lunch, grabbing coffee before a workout, or enjoying a sweet treat after a performance, Tally's Café remains a favorite gathering place within the Community Center.
From fitness and wellness to theater performances and live music, campus life offers opportunities to stay active, try something new, and spend time with friends throughout the year.
Around Portland
Seasonal events and local experiences worth exploring.
One of the many advantages of living at Stevens Square is having Portland's arts, parks, and local businesses nearby. This summer, consider exploring:
First Friday Art Walk
Explore Portland's Arts District during First Friday Art Walk, held on the first Friday of every month. Galleries and museums stay open late, with artist receptions, live music, exhibitions, and special events throughout downtown.
Portland Museum of Art
Visit the Portland Museum of Art for current exhibitions and Third Thursday, featuring free admission, gallery talks, art-making activities, live music, and food trucks.
Portland Farmers' Market
From spring through fall, enjoy the Portland Farmers' Market at Deering Oaks and Monument Square. When winter arrives, the market relocates to the Stevens Square Community Center, making it easy to shop local all year long.
Explore the Outdoors
Enjoy nearby Baxter Woods, the Back Cove Trail, Evergreen Cemetery, and Portland Trails. From birdwatching and woodland paths to waterfront views, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season close to home.
Whether you're strolling through an art gallery, browsing the farmers' market, or enjoying Portland's parks and waterfront, these experiences are part of everyday life for Stevens Square residents.
For more upcoming Portland events, please go to visitportland.com!
A Community That Continues to Grow
Beautiful homes are at the heart of Stevens Square.
Construction continues to move steadily forward on Building Three, the newest addition to the Stevens Square campus.
Exterior framing and sheathing have now reached the fifth floor, bringing the project one step closer to its next major milestone: roof installation.
As Building Three continues to take shape, future residents will soon enjoy the same welcoming campus, exceptional amenities, and strong sense of community that define life at Stevens Square today.
Discover Life at Stevens Square
Every season brings new opportunities to experience life at Stevens Square, from campus events and neighborhood traditions to local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation.
Whether you're already part of the community or considering making Stevens Square your next home, From Around the Square offers a glimpse into the people, places, and experiences that make this community unique.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Explore the campus, tour available homes, and discover what makes Stevens Square at Baxter Woods one of Portland's most distinctive 55+ active lifestyle communities.
Interested in learning more? Contact Ed and Kelley who are here to help you explore the possibilities, answer your questions, or set up a visit to see what life at Stevens Square can be. Reach out anytime — they’d love to show you around.
Email: info@stevenssquare.com
Website: www.stevenssquare.com
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