We had a successful Welcome Back event, seeing old friends and new ones as we started a new membership year.
As the season changes, so do our activities.
For example, we are looking forward to monthly luncheons with interesting speakers, upcoming Mistletoe & Merriment holiday party, monthly gatherings for Birthday Lunches, continuing with Happy Hours and connecting for Coffee.
Thank you to Bev and Liz for so many great summer hikes.
Full-time and part-time members can always find something fun all year round.
Hope to see you soon!
Debbie Baker, President
Sunriver Women’s Club a Place to Connect
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October Luncheon & Program |
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We are looking forward to a great year of luncheons and programs. Let's reconnect, enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Our guest speaker will be Carol Brennan from the Upper Deschutes River Community. She will speak about wildfire evacuation preparedness - evacuation levels, preparing a go bag, preparing the home, and how to preserve important insurance records and financial documents.
Menu choices are:
- Iceberg wedge salad with ranch, cheddar, bacon, cucumber and smoked Chilean Coho salmon
- Chicken BLT with cheese on pretzel bun with French Fries
- Cheese and Spanish rice stuffed peppers with spiced corn and tomato sauce
Dessert: Marionberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Seating: Limited to reservations only. Reservations are due by Oct. 10.
Cost: $30. Crosswater has increased its price this year. However, this year, there will not be a transaction fee if you pay online. We encourage all members to pay online in advance to keep the lines at check-in moving. If you choose to pay at the door, payment can be made by cash or check.
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Save the Date!
Make plans to attend Art Meets Wine in the High Desert May 15-20, 2023.
The week-long event starts with three days of virtual wine tasting with exceptional Oregon winemakers. Market of Choice will present a virtual class on wine pairing recipes.
LIVE! Enjoy wine tasting at the SHARC in Sunriver on May 20. Included in the ticket price are tastings of selected Oregon wines, wonderful food pairings and music.
The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver will offer live demonstrations and art for purchase. There will be more than 75 silent and live auction packages.
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Seeking Volunteer Coordinator
Art Meets Wine in the High Desert is
looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join its team.
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Successful 2022
Sunriver Art Fair
The Sunriver Art Fair is truly a team effort and thanks to everyone who volunteered, it was a successful event.
More than $37,500 was raised for the Community Grant Program.
All this would not be possible without our stellar members stepping up to volunteer.
A huge thank you to Kathy Vogel for chairing this year's fair and her amazing cabinet members. Artists repeatedly shared how much they enjoy the Sunriver Art Fair and love how well they were treated.
Thank you to Lauri Cullum for volunteering to chair the 2023 Sunriver Art Fair. The planning has started. Please contact Lauri if you are interested in joining the team.
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Increased Opportunities Will Help
Bring Success to Local Students
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The Sunriver Women’s Club is committed to using the Power of 50 for Education fund to change the lives of our local students by increasing opportunities in their education and after school experiences.
South Deschutes County students have far fewer mentors and after school programs than students anywhere else in Deschutes County which creates a gap of opportunities for our local students.
Our effort is only $12,000 away from being able to award $50,000 to the newly formed
South Deschutes Collaborative to begin closing this gap. This grant will enable them to
attract and create more mentoring opportunities, after-school and summer programs,
parent education involvement and youth to youth-led activities in the upcoming school
year.
The services address success holistically and can lead directly to achievement of
student benchmarks and engagement in school.
Please join those who have already given and supported this effort by donating to the
Power of 50 for Education to help us provide these resources to our local youth.
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Seeking members with positive attitudes, a desire to learn new skills and eager to share their talents and expertise for the following volunteer positions:
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Web Wizard: Interested in building your web design skills? Join with a fun, 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. Work with the team to try out new ideas and learn from each other. Working conditions: your choice of time and place. Hours: 10 -15 per month
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Marketing/Publicity Pro: Ready to flex your marketing/publicity muscles? Join our creative team and put those skills to work sharing stories and successes with the greater community. Do a little of everything – writing, editing, photo selection and graphics – or focus on the area you like best. Polish your skills while you create and update content in a wide variety of communication media. Working conditions: your choice of time and place. Hours: 10-15 per month.
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Sponsorship Steward: Get to know your local community! Join the Art Fair team as sponsorship chair, following up by email or in person with local businesses who know and love us to secure their sponsorship for 2023. No need to make first contact, that’s done before you start in the spring. Think outside the box - new sponsors are always welcome! Develop personal relationships with local business owners and community leaders. Requirements: basic spreadsheet skills and a willingness to engage with the community. Hours: 4-6 per month April –August.
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Volunteer Talent Scout/Matchmaker. Help new members get engaged and longtime members get recharged! Find out more about the many talents and experiences of our extraordinary group of women through coffees, informal conversations and organized events. Suggest matchups with volunteer opportunities at all levels. Hours: 2-4 per month.
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October Events
Member Happy Hour
4 to 6 pm Thursday, Oct. 6 - The Owl’s Nest at the Lodge (by the fireplace)
All long-time members, new members and prospective members are welcome.
SRWC October Luncheon
11:30 am Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Crosswater
Coffee Hour
10 am Friday, Oct. 28 – Café Sintra (in the back)
A great time for new members to ask questions and learn all about the SRWC.
October Hikes
Midsoles Hiking Group
Friday, Oct. 7
It will be an all-day event featuring three short hikes – Crack in the Ground, Fort Rock and Hole in the Ground. Crack in the Ground is a 1.7-mile loop trail near Christmas Valley; Fort Rock Loop is a 1.1-mile loop trail near Silver Lake; and Hole in the Ground is a 2-mile out and back trail near Fort Rock. For more information, please contact Lauri at midsoles@sunriverwomensclub.org
Hearty Soles Hiking Group
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Smith Rock State Park, 12.7 miles
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Paulina Peak Trail to the Summit, about 4 miles with a 1,600 ft. gain
Thursday, Oct. 20
Benham Falls Campground to Dillon Falls (out and back), 9 miles; elevation gain is 300 ft., about 3 hours to complete.
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