Monday, Sept. 5
Renew your membership in September
September is the start of the school year, college football season, pumpkin spice everything and crisp cool days. For the SRWC, it marks the beginning of our club's luncheons and more. The SRWC has accomplished a great deal in its first 50 years.
Help us continue our goals by renewing your membership.
  • Renew by Sept. 30, dues are $50 for 2022/23.
  • Renew Oct. 1 or after, dues are $55 per year.
Renew your membership by:
  • Clicking the Renewal button below,
  • Attending the Welcome Back event, 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the SHARC, or
  • Contacting Membership Director Kathy Garofalo at 925-408-0180 to request a paper form to mail in. 
Members support
Power of 50 for Education
Many members have provided their support for the Power of 50 for Education project: The
South Deschutes Collaborative, a new initiative to support and empower the a-risk youth of our community. 

The project will support student success services such as 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.

A retired Oregon school superintendent and SRWC member, Ruby Price highlighted the project's importance. “When I was a principal, targeting resources in these areas was highly effective in increasing student success and resulting in my elementary school becoming a model for other area schools," Ruby shared.

Linda Gocke, a SRWC member and long-time CASA volunteer in South Deschutes County, is also excited about the project and how it can benefit students and their families. “These are just the kind of resources the mothers and kids I work with need to help them,
and we have so few of these resources in South Deschutes County," Linda said.

To help us support local at-risk students, please make a donation at
Upcoming Events
Welcome Back/New Member Welcome Event
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Time and Where: 4 to 6 pm at SHARC
What: Come learn what is new and exciting for the 2022/2023 membership year, as well as catch up with other members and turn in your membership renewal. Appetizers, no-host bar.

Midsoles Hike
Thursday, Sept. 8
Where: 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.

Hearty Soles Hike 
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Where: Rosary Lakes off Willamette Pass Highway 58
Leaders: Judy Burbank- judymburbank@gmail.com and Melodee Munckton- melodeem@gmail.com.
Distance: 8 miles total, taking about 4 hours.
Meet: 7 am at South Century Fire Station South Century Fire Station

Happy Hour at The Mountain Jug 
When: 4 to 6 pm Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Mountain Jug in the Sunriver Business Park.
What: We are welcoming new members and potential new members at September's Happy Hour. Invite someone you think might be interested in learning more about SRWC. All members are welcome.

Summer/September Birthday Lunch 
Tuesday, Sept. 20
More details to come.

Hearty Soles Hike 
Tuesday, Sept. 20 
Where: Vista Ridge starts Vista Butte Park.
Leader: Email Julie Cartwright at julianacartwright@gmail.com.
Distance: 4.2 miles total
Meet: Meet at HTCC parking area at 8:30 am.

Coffee Meet and Greet
10 am Thursday, Sept. 22 at Brewed Awakenings in The Village at Sunriver
A great time for new members to ask lots of questions and learn all about the SRWC.

Hearty Soles Hike 
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Where: 4 in 1 CONE off McKenzie Pass in 3 Sisters Wilderness 7 is a PERMIT hike.
Leader: Email Kathy Rafish at kathyrafish@comcast.net. Kathy will obtain permits for hikers, but you must contact her before Sept. 17 so she can obtain the exact number of permits and hike is contingent on obtaining these permits.
Distance: 9+ miles and 1500 feet of gain over 4.5 miles.
Meet: HTCC parking area at 7 am. There will be stop for ice cream in Sisters. Bring money for permit $1, gas $6 and treat money. This is an all-day hike trip time wise.
Hiking Essentials
  1. Plenty of water
  2. Sturdy boots
  3. Backpack
  4. Sunscreen
  5. Bug repellant
  6. Snack or lunch
  7. Change of shoes for after the hike
  8. Hat
  9. First Aid kit
  10. Hiking poles

Visit AllTrails or read about hikes in local hiking books to get details about your hike.