On October 4th, fourteen ladies enjoyed a tour of Dogs for the Deaf. We met an adorable dog named Bonzai who showed us how he gets his owners attention when there is a noise, such as a doorbell, phone or smoke alarm sound. We learned that this wonderful organization also has programs for training Autism […]
On a warm September afternoon, eight women gathered at Lynn Leissler’s home to discuss Lizette’s List by Susan Vreeland. The author weaves a tale of art, love, and war, set in Provence, France during WWII. Instead of overpowering, the war provides a menacing backdrop for this richly themed story. Lizette is barely in her twenties […]
Seven adventurous hikers enjoyed sunshine, breathtaking views, and camaraderie while hiking 5-6 miles on the PCT to the Lower and Middle Deadfall Lakes. Deadfall Lakes are located in the Klamath Mountains below Mt. Eddy about 15 miles west of Weed. There were views of the jagged Trinity Alps in the distance. The middle lake was […]
The Talon Grill was the site of the September meeting of the Knotty Ladies. Betty was our hostess. Dora will step down as treasurer by the end of the year and Maxine will take that office. Currently all bills have been paid and we are looking forward to supplementing our treasury by selling handmade items […]
Although I was not able to attend this outing, the group was in excellent hands with our August 2016 outing planner, Liz Crossman. Below is the report she provided after a fun outing. Thank you to Liz for planning this one and to Barbara Young for providing the great pictures. On August 2nd, twelve ladies […]
Our annual quilting retreat was held on August 3 in the mountains at Rocky Point. Linda shared a simple quilt block that is being used for donation quilts. We held a brief meeting over coffee and cakes. Maxine will represent the Knotty Ladies at the EPWC August luncheon and report on our activities. The group […]
On August 3rd six members of the Piecemakers Quilting Group met to continue work on our Donation Quilt, Colorado Star Log Cabin. All the rows were completed and Kelly took the quilt home to finish sewing the rows together. The end is in sight. Kelly provided lunch with many of the fresh berries and veggies […]
Eight of us enjoyed a pleasant day hiking about 5 1/2 miles on trails near Applegate Lake on June 17, 2016. Starting at Swayne Viewpoint, we hiked along the lake to Hartish Park and then connected with Grouse Loop Trail, which was a moderately challenging loop with views of Applegate Lake through a shady conifer […]
Nine ladies gathered at the home of Phyllis Earls for an enjoyable afternoon and lively discussion of our book of the month “The Burgess Boys”, written by Elizabeth Strout. The Burgess Boys is a New York Times bestseller, and Strout also wrote “Olive Kitteredge”, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, in 2008. The Burgess […]
July was another fun night to get together with friends. The food was delicious and the card game was skillfully played by all. There were several tie scores. And of course each party was honored with a Biggest Loser.
Great time had by all. Good food, good company and good cards.
Twelve ladies donned their sun hats for a wonderful English Tea hosted by Joan Devlin at her home. Co-hostess was Viki Brown. It was a warm, sunny day which was perfect for gathering under picnic umbrellas to enjoy Joan’s beautiful garden and a variety of English treats. The tea consisted of three courses: appetizers, finger […]
Ladies and Gents, I did send all of you a notice that we did take a first place medal again this year. It is actually a medal like the Olympians wear, not a big blue ribbon. I want to thank each and every one of your for your support and effort to build EPWC's float. […]
Eight of us carpooled to Jacksonville and enjoyed a walk along city streets and visiting new neighborhoods. We strolled by the courthouse, the Schoolhaus Brewhaus German restaurant, Nunan Square, lots of other places of interest along with downtown shops. We finished with a fabulous lunch at the C Street Grill. A good time was had […]
May was a month for champions.
The EPWC book group met at Carolyn Stieber’s home to discuss the June selection of H is for Hawk! Most of us found the book hard to read and challenging to follow the thread of the author’s ideas. The author did have very thoughtful insights and written passages that made the book worthwhile. She moves […]
There were 19 ladies on our tour of Wild LIfe Images outside of Grants Pass. The tour was very educational and the animals were kind enough to come out into the heat so that we could enjoy their company. Wild LIfe Images is a wonderful place for wild animals who cannot survive in the wild […]
Nine hikers enjoyed hiking 6-6.5 miles in the Illinois Valley May 20th. Thanks to Susan Watson scouting the area, we hiked the Jeffery Pine Loop which connected to the Little Falls Trail that descended to the Illinois River. Afterwards, we did the boardwalk interpretive trail which featured the Darlingtonia (pitcher plant) as well as mountain […]
We had 16 ladies at the May book club meeting and we had a great discussion about Anthony Doerrs book All The Light We Cannot See. This book takes place in occupied France during the second world war. It tells the story of two teenagers, one a blind girl and the other a German orphan […]
Four ladies and two dogs enjoyed a casual 3-1/2 mile stroll in the Ponderosa neighborhood of Eagle Point. We had fun looking at all the beautiful homes and gardens, and of course Ida knows everyone we passed! Sensational Sweets was closed, near where we parked, so we didn’t stop in for a post-walk coffee and […]
Ladies Dining Out had a lovely dinner at Misoya Bistro on Tuesday 5/10. Good food, lots of choices and plenty leftover to take home. It’s worth a return visit!
Thirteen ladies from the hiking group had a fun 2-day trip to Oregon Gardens and Silver Falls State Park on April 14-15. Our plan was to hike on Thursday; but due to inclement weather (cold, wind, and rain), we went to Oregon Gardens Resort after lunch. During a guided tram tour, we learned about various […]
Seven ladies and four dogs enjoyed a walk on the Interpretive Trail at TouVelle State Park today. The weather was gorgeous and just the right temperature, a bit muddy in places, but not too bad at all. The dogs had a blast, running and playing, and checking back with us if they got too far […]
Eleven creative women gathered at the home of Viki Brown on April 14, 2016 to share incredible food and recipes for “Brunch- A New Look”. It was a blustery spring day but the table was set in a aqua blue Florida Keys theme and the warm food and company made for an enjoyable gathering. Each […]
April was a hot month for Couples. Fun & great weather.
March party madness.
Fourteen members attended the Book Club meeting in April, held at the home of Barbara Young. We introduced ourselves to one new and two recent additions to the group, and then a lively discussion ensued. The book of choice was “West with the Night” by Beryl Markham. This is her memoir about growing up in […]
Another fantastic Ladies Outing in April took 27 of us on a tour of the historical Beekman House in Jacksonville. This house is a 1 1/2 story Gothic Revival style home built by Cornelius C. Beekman between 1870 and 1876 for his wife and two children. It is furnished with period pieces owned by the […]
The Knotty Ladies convened at Carol Kato’s home on April 6. Our winter travelers have returned so we were in full force — nearly. No change was reported in our treasury. Dora has been asked to present a trunk show featuring quilts she has made. The show will be held on April 12 at 2:00 […]