Annual Meeting Notice and
Celebration of Giving Luncheon
Tuesday, April 18
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The Sunriver Women’s Club annual meeting is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the SHARC, followed by the annual Celebration of Giving Luncheon at noon.
Agenda items include members voting on the 2023-34 officers and proposed bylaw amendments.
Members are welcome to attend one or both events, and they will receive additional information on the agenda and registration.
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Thank you for your membership and support of the Sunriver Women’s Club.
The Coffee Hours, Happy Hours and Let’s do Lunch events are popular with members.
The events provide a relaxed way to network with other members. Bring your friends to learn more about our club.
We are excited to have our first Happy Hour on April 10 at the Wetlands Taphouse in La Pine. This is an opportunity for more women from La Pine to learn about our club.
Thank you to the members who have added your photo to your online profile and to the members who have had their photos taken at our social events. There are more than 100 members with photos - so far.
Your Membership Team - Kathy Garofalo and Lucy Hilburn
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Save the Date
Champagne Brunch on Saturday, June 10
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The first Sunriver Women’s Club Champagne Brunch is Saturday, June 10 at the SHARC.
Let's raise a glass for "Stronger Together" as we recognize every member's contribution and celebrate the achievements of our amazing organization.
Look for details about the free event in April’s newsletters.
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Let's Do Lunch
Thursday, April 6
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Enjoy lunch with fellow members on Thursday, April 6 at Café Sintra!
Let’s Do Lunch is a casual gathering of long-time members, new members and prospective members.
The lunch is limited to 12 members to create a way for everyone in attendance to be able to connect. Please register by clicking here. |
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Make a difference by volunteering |
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Membership and volunteering go hand-in-hand.
Did you know the benefits of volunteering?
Research shows volunteering is associated with longer life, better moods and improved health. It’s also a great way to meet new people and to become more engaged in our SRWC community.
Why not give it a try?
Check out the Volunteers Wanted spots listed below, talk with a team leader at a social gathering or contact Laurel Brennan at development@sunriverwomensclub.org to find the spot that best suits your talents.
Volunteers Wanted:
History Maker
Do you enjoy scrapbooking, searching old news clippings and bringing to life the stories that define us? SRWC is looking for volunteers to do just that. This is a great opportunity to learn about our roots and help showcase our 50 years of having fun and serving the community. Requirements: Sense of curiosity and good organizational skills. Hours: Your choice of time and place. Contact Laurel Brennan at development@sunriverwomensclub.org.
Lunch Program Coordinator
Join the team that pulls together our successful monthly luncheon programs. Help select topics, speakers and venue and work with others on details such as registration and name tags. Your efforts will pay off in a welcoming, informative social gathering for our members. Hours: 10-15 per month, October, November, January through May. Contact Brigitte Bourret, programs@sunriverwomensclub.org for information.
Social Media Contact
Are you a regular on social media? Join with a dynamic team to share SRWC with our members and the community. Learn the latest in web and social media marketing. Have fun posting images, graphics and stories. Tech support is available and ready to help. Requirements: An interest in social media. Working conditions: Your choice of time and place. Hours: 10 -15 per month. Contact Laurel Brennan, development@sunriverwomensclub.org for information. |
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Please welcome the members who joined in February: Jill Stephens, Trudy Rippe, Sherry Plaga and Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters.
We look forward to meeting all of you and seeing you at our events!
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Stacy Pinney
After a year of driving back and forth from the Willamette Valley to spend weekends in Sunriver while their house was being built, Stacy Pinney retired in October 2022 and is now a full-time Sunriver resident.
She and her husband, Jim, have four children, all living in Oregon. Their family enjoys entertaining friends and playing games of all kinds. They are also avid skiers, although Stacy describes herself now as a “diva skier,” as she insists upon perfect conditions!
Her 25-year career with Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton and busy family limited her time for her personal interests. She's looking forward to trying new activities, especially pickleball.
Stacy is making plans to resume travel, and she is looking forward to meeting new people in the Sunriver area.
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Lisa Kyle
If you notice a sleek Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe gliding in the Deschutes River, take a close look – it may be Lisa Kyle paddling her 22-lb Kevlar boat.
Although she's now retired from outrigger racing, she’s an avid paddler who’s always on the lookout for a sighting of a new bird to record in her bird book.
She recently retired from a career in finance that included a long stint in commercial lending and a recent shorter one in pandemic programs for small businesses.
Lisa grew up in Tokyo and came to Oregon to attend Lewis & Clark College. She and her husband, Todd Ainsworth, have been downhill skiing in Central Oregon since 1978. They have lived in Sunriver for 20 years.
With the youngest of their four children now a student at OSU-Cascades, they have more time to enjoy their new RV. They took it on a maiden two-week trip to the Lake Louise-Banff area in 2022 and are planning another two-week trip to Alaska in 2023.
Since hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter are also among Lisa’s favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors, she looks forward to Winter Fun and Hearty Soles activities.
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Amy Brase
With 15 years of experience volunteering with nonprofits that have a focus on children, including three years as a CASA volunteer, Amy Brase is interested in the volunteer opportunities that benefit the children of south Deschutes County.
She and her husband, Neal Craft, moved to the Three Rivers area six years ago after raising their children in Beaverton, where she was a K-8 reading instructor.
If you’re a fan of the Lazy Daisy Boutique in The Village at Sunriver, you may have met her, because she worked there for more than three years.
She assists with her husband’s painting contractor business, and she enjoys visiting her granddaughters who live in California and Portland.
Her favorite summertime activities are walking and hiking, and her favorite winter activity is snowshoeing. As she makes the transition to retirement, she is excited to have the time and opportunity to develop new friendships through the SRWC.
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Virginia (Ginger) Bethe
Ginger Bethe enjoys running, biking and swimming, often with her black lab, Callie.
Retired after a career in business development for an international nonprofit organization, she is accustomed to adapting to new places.
She and her husband, Ernest, met as Peace Corps volunteers in Cameroon. She has lived in Russia, Georgia, Switzerland, Indonesia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Romania. Her last posting was a 15-year assignment in Singapore.
When not outside enjoying Central Oregon's fresh air and pine forests, she enjoys cooking, reading and visiting with her sons. She is studying Hindi to prepare for her visit to Mumbai, India, where her husband is working.
With experience in fundraising and grant portfolio management, Ginger is interested in the SRWC’s philanthropy program.
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Kim Muggoch
Kim and Burke Muggoch grew tired of the congestion in Bend about five years ago and moved to the Three Rivers area. She loves hiking with her dogs and paddle-boarding on the Deschutes River or Hosmer Lake.
Her full-time job as a software consultant keeps her busy on weekdays, but in her time off she gets outdoors as often as she can.
One of her favorite pastimes is off-roading with her husband in their Jeep. She also likes trail riding and reading. Each year, their vacation plans include a two-week motorcycle camping adventure.
Kim looks forward to meeting other women with shared interests, especially working women who are available for activities and volunteer projects on weekends.
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March Events
Winter Fun
Monday, March 20. Last day of winter sunset hike or snowshoe adventure. To register, click here.
Monthly Program and Luncheon
11:30 am Tuesday, March 21 at Crosswater. Lunch served at noon. March’s guest speaker is Rick Martinson, PhD, Executive Director of Worthy Garden Club. He will discuss the “Challenges and opportunities for gardening in Central Oregon.” Click here to register.
Coffee Hour
10 to 11 am Monday, March 27 at the Lodge Kitchen. Enjoy coffee while meeting new and old friends. Open to potential members and existing members.
Winter Fun
9 to 11 am Thursday, March 30. Enjoy breakfast and ice skating.
April Events
Let's Do Lunch
Noon to 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 6 at Cafe Sintra in Sunriver.
Happy Hour
Monday, April 10 at Wetlands Taphouse in La Pine.
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Please Note:
The Sunriver Women's Club has a new mailing address:
Sunriver Women’s Club
18160 Cottonwood Road
PMB 865
Sunriver, OR 97707
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