Activity Group Reports
Piecemakers September and October Meeting Report
In September the group got together to work on a quilt of valor. A couple of show & tell items were shared. Sue showed off some more rope bowls. And Kelly shared another beautiful quilt. In October, we met to learn how to make fabric cards. Sue Brown was our teacher and she shared samples […]
Culinary Arts Group Showcases Local Food at September 2023 Luncheon
12 members gathered at the home of Wyn Lewis on Sept. 14 to enjoy a luncheon created from 10 select recipes featuring fresh local food. Dianne Mihocko served as co-host. Recipes included: fresh berry bruschetta with whipped goat cheese and balsamic drizzle, marionberry-peach cold soup and raspberry-pistachio semifreddo. We all shared information on our favorite […]
Hikers enjoy PCT September 2023
Six of us enjoyed about a 6.3 mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail at Mt. Ashland Meadows on Friday, September 15. We started from Mt. Ashland Rd. through a forest of grand fir and Shasta red fir. The trail broke into a large meadow after about 1/2 mile and then alternated between forest and […]
Sip & Dip September 2023
Another Fun Afternoon at Kathy Johnson’s Home. The theme was “Wear your Favorite T-Shirt”. Lots of laughs!
September 2023 Couples 3-13
Couples 3-13 was held on September 16 at the homes of Joyce & Chuck Todd and a new couple to the activity group, Vicki & Steve Wittenbrock. After appetizers, visiting and dinner, the 3-13 card games were held. At the Todds, host Chuck posted his all time low score of 29 points, Paul Erickson with […]
EPWC Bowlers Keep on Rolling
Labor Day was a perfect day to head for Lava Lanes with a group of friends and hone our bowling skills. Seven members turned out for two great games and lots of fun. There were plenty of high fives and cheers to celebrate the strikes and spares and some better than expected scores. Thanks to […]
Bernhardt/Hamlet Play August 27,2023
Sarah Bernhardt takes on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this award-winning play at The Collaborative Theater Project. In 1899 Sarah cast herself as the tortured Prince of Denmark in an era when women did not play male roles. The acting was superb while the plot was a bit confusing at times. The second half of the play […]
August 2023 Sip and Dip Shines in Turquoise
What an amazing feeling to walk into a room full of women all wearing clothing in the same color. We each found something turquoise and summery to dress in and came together for another fun wine and appetizers gathering. Kristine Frey opened her home to the group and had beautiful turquoise plates and napkins to […]
August 2023 Couples 3-13
August 19th gatherings of Couples 3-13 were hosted by Susan Smith and Barbara Weber. There was a power outage at the Smith home so Plan B was dinner and dessert and then folks would head home. Luckily, during dessert the lights came back on so the evening progressed as normal after dessert. Jim Hyden was […]
August 16, 2023, Luncheon: Hidden in Haarlem
Forty women signed up for today’s luncheon. We saw some members that we haven’t seen in awhile. Jean Otteman returned and brought her sister Harriet. Debbie Mastroianni was also in attendance as a guest. Our presenter was a local author and speaker Sue DeMarinis. This is Sue’s fourth book and mesmerized the audience with her […]
Piecemakers August 2, 2023 Meeting Report
On August 2nd the Piecemakers met at Rosenelle's for a lesson on making produce bags. We first had a fun show & tell. Sue and Rosenelle showed off their rope bowls (last month's lesson). They look amazing. I showed off my completed quilt using the discharged circle blocks we made at Kelly's in May. Terry […]
Red, White and Blue!!
Carol Rakestraw opened her home to a wonderful group from the EPWC for the July Sip and Dip gathering and everyone had a great time together. The theme for July was red, white and blue in keeping with our independence day celebration colors. This activity group is simple and popular with wine and simple appetizers […]
Hikers head to the hills to beat the heat for July outing
7 ladies headed out for a 6 mile hike on the Fish Lake Trail with Sheris Fine serving as leader. We enjoyed shade, beautiful trees, a babbling stream and lunch on the lake shore. Lots of fresh air, good conversation and exercise. Thanks, Sheris.
Some Like It Hot!!
Ten ladies gathered at the home of Viki Brown to explore the cuisine of Korea at the July Culinary Arts luncheon. Each of the group prepared a dish from a pre-assigned recipe to create a full menu. Lots of hot peppers, sesame oil and garlic in this food which made it spicy and very flavorful. […]
Theater Group attends Desperate Measures at CTP
What a delightful little play! So far this year, this has been one of our favorite shows. Desperate Measures is a western musical loosely, I mean loosely, adapted from the Shakespeare play Measure for Measure. Twelve of us moseyed on down to Medford to watch the performance at the Collaborative Theater Project. Barbara Young brought […]
July it was all about the Giraffes
July's meeting was held at the home of Virginia Felker and we discussed her book choice 'West with Giraffes' by Lynda Rutledge. Based on a true story of zoo director Belle Benchley's quest to transport the first Ugandan giraffes from Africa to the San Diego zoo in 1938. This book had something for everyone with […]
Piecemakers July 5, 2023 Meeting Report
The Piecemakers met at Rosenelle's for our July meeting. Linda was our teacher for the day and taught us how to make a rope bowl. Linda, Terry, & Rosenelle all sewed while Sue & I watched & took notes. It is quite amazing the things you can do with rope to make a beautiful bowl. […]
Viki Brown is Honored & Our New Mayor is the Guest Speaker
Our June luncheon was jammed packed with information to report. First,our outgoing board was acknowledged and the incoming board announced. Some of the previous board members have graciously agreed to stay on for an additional two years. Thoes staying on are Sandi Smith,VP and Membership Chair; Maryann Heartmann, Luncheon Coordinator and also our new Blast […]
In The Shade at Shady Cove
It was a beautiful day along the Rogue River at the charming Riverhouse in Shady Cove for the EPWC Annual picnic. A hardworking team of volunteers made this a special day. Everyone brought food to share as assigned by Viki, using alphabet wizardry to avoid duplication of dishes. There was plenty of great food to […]
Hikers enjoy Forest Park May 2023
Five enthusiastic hikers enjoyed exercise, camaraderie, and the beauty of nature while hiking about 5 miles on trails in Forest Park on Friday, May 19. We hiked a loop connecting Ridgeview, Naversen, Halls of Manzanita, Cantrell Creek, and Ol' Miners' Trails. We observed a variety of wildflowers, including Indian Paintbrush, Cat's Ears, and Ground Cone. […]
May 2023 Couples 3-13
The May 20th 313 gatherings were hosted by Kay & Wayne Breithaupt, Virginia & Doug Felker and Annette & Dennis Godfrey. After happy hour, yummy dinners were enjoyed by all then the 313 card game took center stage. Low scores were across the board for winners tonight. At the Breithaupts Diane Sproat grabbed first place […]
Perfect Patio Weather for Sip & Dip in May
Sip & Dip met in May at the home of Virginia Felker. Perfect mid 80’s weather and a slight breeze off the garden made for a delightful afternoon. We had great food, company and lots of laughs. The theme for May was Aprons. What an assortment of colors, designs and humor. Much hilarity over some […]
It’s Pinkies Down For the Culinary Arts Group Afternoon Tea Party
Eleven lucky ladies gathered recently at the beautiful home of Cathi Soreng for an afternoon English tea party. Cathi and Virginia Felker hosted this wonderful event and selected the recipes prepared by the guests. One Downton Abbey and one English Tea Party cookbook supplied the unique and delicious recipes. The table was set with vintage […]
Ladies Dining Out May 2023
On May 8, Nineteen ladies met for dinner at Cicily’s in Medford. This is one of the largest groups we have had as Cicily’s is one of our favorite restaurants. All enjoyed good food, service and camaraderie.
Piecemakers May 3, 2023 Meeting Report
Kelly hosted the meeting in May and showed us how to do the fabric discharge process again. It was fun to see the different fabrics we each selected for the project. We also showed off our avatars (jazzy stitched portraits) in various stages of completion. Check out the pictures of the various parts of the […]
Bandersnatch Trail and Japanese Garden
Eight hearty hikers took off to explore the Bandersnatch Trail in Ashland. It was a bit misty out, but that just enhanced the beauty and intricate detail of the Madrone trees and the architectural features of the woodlands. On the way out of Ashland we stopped at the newly re-imagined and constructed Japanese Garden. With […]
Weaving our Ancestral Tapestry
WEAVING OUR ANCESTRAL TASPESTRY The luncheon opened with a fun game by Annette Godfrey. The tables were decorated with flowers and old photos donated by Bob Russell. Annette asked us to fine a certain photo such as a dog, house and so on. The first person to find a photo was given a candy bar. […]
April 5, 2023 Piecemakers Monthly Report
The Piecemakers met at Rosenelle's home to learn how to make Snazzy Stitched Portraits (our own Avatars!). Rosenelle took a Craftsy class by Carol Ann Waugh and she volunteered to teach us. What fun we had. Our May meeting should be fun when we show off how we did. Some of us just watched and […]
Theater Group attend The Revolutionists at CTP
Nine EPWC members plus a friend of Susan's went back in time to Paris France during the Reign of Terror. There we meet four incredibly strong women who form an unlikely bond and share their stories. We meet Marie Antoinette, who at first seems ditsy and extravagant but has a deeper side; the passionate young […]
The April Book Group met at the Main Street Coffee House
The April Book Group met at the Main St. Coffee house to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Our host was Judith Fonarow. Everyone agreed that this change of venue was a great option. The book was a fun read with lots of laughs and giggles. Excellent choice Judith. From the #1 New York Times […]