January Programs

Monday, Dec. 26

Programs

January Luncheon & Program at Crosswater

If you are a pet owner, be sure to make reservations to attend the Jan. 17 Luncheon and Program at Crosswater.

Guest speaker Wendy Merideth, DVM of the Sunriver Veterinary Clinic, will discuss the seasonal issues and threats your pet could encounter including antifreeze, ice and snow, and ligament and tendon injuries in the winter; mushrooms and giardia in the spring; cheatgrass and corncobs in the summer; and candy and dietary indiscretion during the holidays.

The doors open at 11:30 am, and lunch will be served at noon. Menu choices are:

Garlic sauteed shrimp with rice pilaf, grilled asparagus and lemon herb butter
Ground Elk chili with sour cream, chives and garlic bread
Stuffed acorn squash with celery, onion, golden raisins, sweet, dried cranberries,

fresh herbs with grilled asparagus

A New York style cheesecake with raspberry compote will be served for dessert.

Registration is now open until Jan. 9. The cost is $30. Members are encouraged to pay online. Payments at the door can be made by cash or check.

Click here to register

Winter Fun Activities

More than 30 members and guests kicked off the Winter Fun activities on Dec. 6 by walking in a winter wonderland lit by a full moon. It was a magical evening with clear skies, festive holiday lights at Sunriver Resort and a chance to visit with old friends and meet new ones. After the walk, many people met at the Owl's Nest for food and beverages.

Celebrate winter's beauty by participating in January Winter Fun activities:

Full Moon Walk

Wednesday, Jan 4

Snowshoe on the Deschutes River Trail at the north end of Sunriver

Tuesday, Jan 10

Cross Country Ski from Sunriver to the Benham Falls bridge

Wednesday, Jan 18

Snowshoe from 10-mile Sno-Park to Paulina Falls

Thursday, Jan 26

Ice Skating at the Pavilion in Bend

Thursday, Feb 2

Detailed information on the activities will be sent to Winter Fun participants. If you would like to be on the email list, please contact Tamara and Sabine at winterfun@sunriverwomensclub.org

January Birthday Lunch

The January Birthday Lunch is at noon Jan. 18 at Cafe Sintra. Please RSVP to Christine Bigham at chrisbigham2@gmail.com

Mistletoe & Merriment

On Friday, Dec. 9, more than 125 members enjoyed a wonderful evening that included a

gourmet dinner, appetizers, dancing and games.

The SHARC was beautifully decorated with dinner provided by Bleu Bite Catering and live music by Heller Highwater.

The highlight of the night was the Heads or Tails game where participants paid $25 for a

chance at an outdoor package that included two Body Glove Oasis 10 Foot Inflatable

Stand Up Paddle Boards and dinner for two at Elk Lake Lodge. Yo Kersten was the winner.

Loose Cannons

Thank you to Mechelle Griffin for organizing the December event for the Loose Cannons.

Members met at the Artists' Gallery in Sunriver on Dec. 8 for a Sip & Paint Class led by Bonnie Junell.

Upcoming Events

December Events

Coffee Hour

10 am Thursday, Dec. 29 at Membership Director Kathy Garofalo's house, 10 Acer Lane. Ring out the old year with beverages and food.

January Events

Let's Do Lunch

Noon Thursday, Jan. 5 at Sunriver Brewing Co. in The Village at Sunriver. Registration required. Click here to register.

Happy Hour

4 to 6 pm Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Mountain Jug. All current members, new members and prospective members are welcome. Bring a friend.

SRWC Luncheon at Crosswater

11:30 am Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Crosswater.

All current members, new members and prospective members are welcome.

Coffee Hour

10 am Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Brewed Awakenings. All current members,

new members and prospective members are welcome. Bring a friend.

Please send your photos of club activities or events to socialmedia@sunriverwomensclub.org - you just may see them in the next newsletter, or on Facebook or Instagram