Activity Group Reports
We knit at home alone!
We are not meeting until the current virus situation has disappeared.
March Book Club – The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
We had a wonderful discussion around a fascinating book by Kim Michele Richardson called "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek". This historical fiction novel follows a young woman, Cussy Mary, during the depression era in 1930s' Kentucky. Cussy Mary is is afflicted with an blood disorder which makes her skin blue. This congenital condition was […]
Knotty Ladies’ March 2020 Meeting
Helen Hensley hosted the Knotty Ladies Quilters on March 4th. We welcome back Lynn Moore, who took a short break from the Knotty Ladies, and is ready to get back and be active again. We look forward to her new ideas. Helen is big on making small gifts for members and presented them with a […]
Italian Dinner for Ladies Dining Out
Fifteen members of the Ladies Dining Out group gathered for a lovely Italian dinner at Cicily’s Pastaria and Grill in Medford on March 9, 2020. Food, drinks, lively conversation and laughs were enjoyed by all.
Knotty Ladies Quilter Quild met on March 4th. 2020
Helen Hensley hosted the Knotty Ladies Quilters on March 4th, 2020. We welcomed back Lynn Moore, who took a short break from the Kn Ladies, and is ready to get back and be active again. WE look forward to her new ideas. Helen is big on making small gifts for members and presented them with […]
March 4, 2020 Piecemakers enjoyed a fun meeting with lots of sharing
The Piecemakers met at Rosenelle's home. We shared information about washing quilts, pre-washing fabric (to do or not to do?) and had a fun show and tell time as well. Linda Greenstone showed off some adorable boxes with bows, a small purse & scissor holders she and her friend Kellie made. Rosenelle showed off some […]
February 21, 2020 Hiking Group enjoyed a wonderful hike in the Takelma Recreation area
Six happy hikers enjoyed a beautiful day hiking on the Rogue River Trail in the Takelma Recreation area with constant views of Lost Creek Lake. We had a picnic lunch in a campground at a site located right next to the lake. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. If you are […]
Ladies Night Bunco Feb 20, 2020
On February 20 we gathered at the home of Joyce Lingren, for a fun time of rolling dice, chatting and, of course, munching!
Walkabout, Friday February 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Eight of us met at Bob Moore Park on Friday, February 27 and explored some newer areas up in the hills behind the school. We also meandered our way around new developments off Arrowhead and RT Jones, then back down the hill to the park, walking somewhere around 3 miles. We had a nice breakfast […]
February 2020 Luncheon Features Oregon History
76 women gathered at the Rogue Valley Country Club on a sunny winter day to enjoy good company, wonderful food and a fascinating program. Leta Lovelace Neiderheiser, author of "Jesse Applegate: A Dialogue with Destiny" was our speaker who played the role of Cynthia Applegate, wife of Jesse Applegate. Leta is a great, great granddaughter […]
February 2020 Culinary Arts Lunch Celebrates Citrus
A total of 26 women gathered at two homes on Feb. 13 to explore the interesting world of cooking with a variety of citrus fruits. Host homes were Viki Brown and Nancy with Sharyn Close and Liz Crossman serving as co-hosts. The hosts had selected a total of 10 recipes featuring citrus that were assigned […]
February Book Club
The Language of Flowers Vanessa Diffenbaugh “In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After an isolated childhood spent in the foster-care system, her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings.” Thirteen avid […]
Dicey Bunco ladies
Great Bunco group last night, Most Bunco Judy Martin, Last Bunco Cathleen Callahan, Most Wins Joyce Lingren, Most Losses Wyn Lewis.
Knitting, February 11, 2020
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the knitting group gathered at the home of Renata Gyuro for the usual lively conversation and show and tell. Check out the photos of our very talented members.
February 4, 2020 – Ladies Outing: Historical Quilt & Genealogy Talk & Lunch at Luna Mexican Cafe
Eighteen ladies attended the February ladies outing at Jackson County Genealogy Library. One of the programs offered at the library is their wonderful Quilt & Genealogy Talks. They offer these talks on the fourth Tuesday each month. Planner Bonnie Scriba was able to arrange a special quilt talk for our outing. Anne Billeter gave the […]
February 5, 2020 Piecemakers Annual “Christmas” Shopping & Lunch Report
Five members of the Piecemakers attended our annual Christmas event. Unfortunately we had to postpone the Christmas Shopping & Lunch until February. We changed the location to Ashland this year. We had a lovely lunch at the Brickroom; everything was delicious. We then shopped at a wonderful quilt store, Sew Creative, as well as as […]
Knotty Ladies February report
Maxine hosted the Knotty Ladies on February 5. The 2020 meeting calendar was discussed with all meetings assigned except the December event which is TBA. Each member received a beautiful Valentine themed mug mat made by Helen. With Meridel leaving the group soon, it was time to elect a new chairperson. Helen Hensley was elected […]
January 2020 Theater Group attended “Sherwood, Aventures of Robin Hood”
On January 26th twenty-one women (we will refer to S.W.’s granddaughter as a woman, because we were ALL women at her age) attended the Collaborative Theatre Group’s performance of “Sherwood, Adventures of Robin Hood.” We laughed, we rose when instructed, we booed at the villain, we did NOT kneel for Prince John, we laughed again. […]
January 2020 Walkabout
Our January Walkabout couldn't even entice the turkeys off the roof, but three of us humans enjoyed a brisk two mile in the Ponderosa Pines neighborhood followed by coffee and a snack at Crackin' and Stackin.'
January 2020 Couples Potluck
Ann and Bernie Grossman stepped up to host a party of fifteen at the January Couples Potluck. Good food. Good Company,
EAT & GREET – January 15, 2020
Sharyn Close was the hostess for our EAT & GREET in January with 15 ladies in attendance all bringing exciting dishes to share. ALL ATE TOOOO MUCH!
January 2020 Third Monday Coffee
January 20th seventeen EPWC members did what we do best–chat and eat at Crackin' and Stackin."
Ladies Dining Out
Ladies Dining Out went to Red Robin on January 13th for lunch. Although it was a cold and rainy day, we had 14 ladies attending and lots of fun conversations.
Piecemakers January 2020 Meeting
On January 15th we had a very productive planning meeting, hosted by Linda Greenstone. The 2020 schedule was planned. Our February 5, 2020 meeting will be a shopping/lunch trip to Ashland. We bounced around a couple of ideas for lunch and decided on Brickman’s. When scheduling we tried to keep a balance between structure and […]
January 7, 2020 Ladies Outings Annual Planning Meeting Minutes/2020 Schedule of Outings
We had a big turnout for our annual planning meeting on January 7, 2020, with 17 ladies in attendance. It is clear that we ladies love our outings, even if it is just a meeting to plan them! We discussed the various options for outings in 2020 and February 2021. The 2020 schedule of each […]
Knotty Ladies January report
January Report The Knotty Ladies met at the home of Meridel Hedges substituting for Carol Kato who passed away unexpectedly in December. Two guests, Sue Brown and Karla Hanan, joined us. Neither has chosen to become a Knotty Lady but we enjoyed having them as our guests. The schedule of meetings for 2020 was firmed […]
Book Club January 2020–Sisi Empress on Her Own, by Allison Pataki
Married at 15 to Emperor Franz Joseph, leader of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Elisabeth, affectionately known as Sisi, was the longest serving Empress of Austria at 44 years until her assassination in 1898. Famous as a great beauty with ankle length hair arranged in elaborate styles and a 19 inch waist. The many tragedies which had […]
Christmas Gathering-December 2019
The Book Club held an annual Christmas gathering on December 18th at the home of Jan Griffin. We had a short discussion regarding the November book choice "The Silver Star" by Jeannette Walls. The group shared some delightful finger foods and conversation. The members had previously decided to contribute to the Smart Reading Program as […]
December 2019 Luncheon Was Fun and Festive
72 EPWC members and guests filled the ballroom at the Rogue Valley Country Club for our December luncheon. The room was a literal sea of red clothing as everyone brightened the cold, foggy day. We all enjoyed some social time, the usual business meeting and a scrumptious buffet lunch. The menu included scalloped potatoes, roast […]
Classy Christmas Party 2019
It was a mild December evening for our annual Classy Christmas Party which was held in the Pavilion at the Eagle Point Golf Resort for the second year. Lots of cozy heaters were placed around the room and service from two bars in the room kept everybody warm and comfortable. Once again some ladies dusted […]