Activity Group Reports
Ladies Dining Out – June 2020
This month we ventured out to Miguel’s in Shady Cove for Mexican food on June 11th for an early dinner. Everyone enjoyed finally being out with the group and having fun conversations. As it turned out we also had great entertainment of a storm that blew in right after we sat down. It started with […]
Book Group meeting – June 2020
Our Book Club met today at Kristine Frey’s home to discuss the book that Jan Griffen selected. “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. This was historical fiction and very interesting about Georgia Tann who ran the Tennessee Children’s Home. This was a front for a black market adoption ring headed by Tann.
June 3, 2020 Piecemakers meet at Rosenelle’s – Quilt hanging sleeve lesson and more!
On June 3, 2020, the Piecemakers enjoyed a wonderful time on Rosenelle’s shady patio enjoying the view of her amazing garden. What a setting! Rosenelle’s dog kept us company (and got into some of the pictures). We love Bo. Linda Greenstone had prepared a review lesson on making a hanging sleeve. She reviewed the various […]
May, 2020 Knotty Ladies Masked Meeting
The Knotty Ladies met at Helen Hensley's home on May 15, 2020 for the first time since Mar. 4. With coronavirus restrictions in place we considered a video meeting, but the Phase 1 guidelines made an in-person meeting possible. Lydia Davidson's beautiful patio was the setting for the meeting and masks and social distancing were […]
May 8, 2020 – Piecemakers Meeting at Kelly’s – Fabric Dyeing Lesson
On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Piecemakers met in the backyard of Kelly's home. Zoom meetings are fun but we missed seeing each other and had a plan to practice safe social distancing. Kelly Leatherwood voluteered to teach us how to dye fabric. With a huge backyard, she was able to place tables out in […]
The Book Club
Part of our group gathered on May 13th and reviewed the book, The Witch Elm by Tana French. It is always interesting to hear how others interpret the books we read, how the author writes to develop characters, did they enjoy their style of writing and would you read any other books that they have […]
Knitting May 2020
On May 5 the knitting group once again met via Zoom to knit and catch up on the latest news. Nancy McGlothlan showed off her "forever long Quarantine tunic".
Knotty Lady’s Quilter April 3, 2020
The Knotty Lady's Quilters meet every month on the 1st Wednesday at our homes. The April 3rd. was supposed to be at Lynn Bakers home, but, due to the Coronavirus shut down. We of course didn't meet. I have been in contact with the Knotty Ladies via e-mail and text. We are very busy making […]
Knitting, April 2020
Due to the coronavirus, the knitting group has been meeting via Zoom every Tuesday. We have a great time catching up on our knitting projects and the latest news. Lynn Moore just submitted the attached photo of her finished lap blanket which she successfully completed with 11 inches of yarn to spare!
Book Group’s read for this month was Dear Mad’m
The Book Club did a group email meeting to discuss a book called, Dear Mad’m. Dear Mad’m is about an 80 year old woman who decided to move to Happy Camp for a year to live in her cabin on her mining claim to see how she would fair on “her young legs”. The host, […]
April 1, 2020 Piecemakers Virtual Meeting with Zoom
The Piecemakers met on April 1st over Zoom. The need to practice social distancing came first but we all really wanted to meet. Our fearless leader, Rosenelle, helped us all learn how to join a meeting by sharing you tube videos with us. Easy peasy! We had a great time sharing our current & completed […]
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.'