February 2026 Sunriver Scene - Flipbook - Page 1
Petanque games have
moved indoors at
SHARC during the
winter months; plays
on Thursdays
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SROA News ............. 4
Calendar ................ 15
Public Safety........... 30
Classified Ads ......... 39
Sunriver Music
Festival conductor
will perform
during his own
piano concert
Page 17
Page 24
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E
A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
FEBRUARY 2026
VOLUME XLIX • NUMBER 2
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Patric Rentmeester:
patrick.rentmeester
@tdstelecom.com
Aaron Bacon:
aaron.bacon@tdstelecom.com
BILLING
Aalissa Flores:
aalissa.flores@tdstelecom.com
FIBER LINE CONSTRUCTION
TO THE HOME
Theresa Budke:
theresa.budke@tdstelecom.com
ACTIVATION/STARTING
SERVICE IN THE HOME
Brad Logan:
brad.logan@tdstelecom.com
Renew recreation
access cards before
summer arrives
SROA NEWS – There might be
ice and snow out there now, but summer will be here before we know it.
Get ahead of the summer rush to
avoid any delays for you, or your
vacationing guest, by renewing or
purchasing your 2026 Member Preference and Recreation Plus Program
cards today.
SROA’s Member Services is open
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. If
renewing you can call in or email
(541-585-3147 or memberservices@
srowners.org). Those purchasing
new cards will need to stop by the
office to have a photo taken.
Recreation Plus cards require a
signed contract from a property
manager or owner if participating in
the program for rental guest usage.
These programs are only available to Sunriver property owners.
For more information, visit www.
sunriverowners.org/benefits
Name that plow:
And the winner is...
SROA NEWS – Back in January,
we asked readers to dig deep (snow
pun intended) and send in their most
creative suggestions to name SROA’s
newest snowplow. Our inbox did not
disappoint.
After much consideration and no
shortage of chuckles, a clear favorite
emerged.
And the winning name is… Plowasaurus Rex.
This fitting prehistoric powerhouse
was the top vote getter, submitted by
Gordon Werkema, Peter Baker and
Debbie Faulkner. Apparently, great
minds think alike.
In the coming weeks, staff will work
designing and adding the new moniker
to the plow truck, officially welcom-
Gordon Werkema, who was one of three people who submitted ‘Plowasaurus
Rex,’ went as far as to send his design vision (fun, but not practical for SROA
use). Imagine a snowy day in Sunriver and seeing this rumbling down your lane.
ing Plowasaurus Rex to SROA’s winter
fleet just in time for its next stormy
adventure.
Oh, and here’s a few of the other
favorite name contenders:
• Betty Whiteout
• Han Snowlo
• The Big Leplowski
• Fast and Flurious
• Snowmageddon’s Revenge
• The Berminator
• Plow Chicki Plow Plow
Volunteers sought to populate new Sunriver Pathway
Ambassador program; openings on OEC Committee
SROA NEWS – Sunriver’s miles of
scenic pathways are one of the community’s greatest amenities. This summer, a
team of passionate volunteers will assist
to make them even better.
A new Pathway Ambassador Program
will serve as friendly guides – offering
education, assistance and helpful tips
to ensure everyone can enjoy the paths
safely and confidently.
This idea was born out of the 2025
Pathway Safety Task Force.
Ambassadors will be active from
mid-May through mid-September,
when Sunriver’s pathways welcomes the
heaviest use of cyclists, walkers, runners
and families. Their presence will help
promote courtesy, reduce conflicts and
enhance the overall user experience for
residents and visitors alike.
Curious what the program looks like
in action? View the program’s outline
in Exhibit B (page 31) of the Pathway
Safety Task Force Report at www.sun
riverowners.org/taskforces.
For additional questions, reach out to
James Lewis, SROA General Manager,
at jamesl@srowners.org.
OEC committee volunteers needed
Also known as the “fun” committee,
the Owner Enrichment Committee
develops, promotes and plans potential
educational, social and recreational
activities/programs for the benefit of
all owners.
This committee meets monthly from
September to June.
Interested in jumping in as a volunteer – either for the OEC or Pathway
Ambassador Program? Simply complete
the volunteer service form at www.sun
riverowners.org/volunteer
Want to explore more ways to get
involved with SROA and serve your
community? Browse committees and
additional opportunities at www.
sunriverowners.org/owners/boardcommittees-minutes/committees
SUNRIVER SCENE
SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN.
VOLUME XLVIV • NUMBER 2
SUNRIVER, OR 97707
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