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owner enrichment activities
Learn something new with classes offered by Sunriver You
Research suggests that learning new things as you age may
be key to keeping your cognitive
skills sharp, and that middleaged and older adults may
be just as good at learning as
younger people. Which classes
below may you be interested in?
Check the Sunriver You website, www.sunriveryou.com/
classes, to view and register
for classes. All classes require
registration, no later than 24
hours prior to the scheduled
class time.
Online forums are available
to register at the start time.
Popular classes and those
with limited capacity often
reach maximum capacity
quickly. When a class reaches
capacity, students may join the
waiting list.
How To Become an AI
Power User
Tuesday, June 9, 4–5:30 p.m.
SHARC. Presenter: Rich Quadrel, Ph.D.
Artificial intelligence has
advanced at an extraordinary
pace in recent months, evolving from a simple tool into a
capable assistant – and now,
in many cases, an autonomous
collaborator.
Through engaging demonstrations, participants will
see advanced use cases including the generation of images, video and music, along
with real-world examples of
AI working as a creative and
strategic partner.
The presentation also pro-
vides clear, actionable tips, tech- basics of the home ignition
niques and strategies to help zone, what makes some plants
you become an AI power user. fire-resistant (and others not),
and how design and regular
Geocache: Treasures in your maintenance can make a difBackyard - a Lifetime of
ference. Whether you’re adaptAdventure
ing an existing yard or starting
We d n e s d a y, Ju n e 1 0 , from scratch, this session will
1 p.m. SHARC, Presenter: provide clear, actionable steps to
help protect your property and
Kathie Maier
Discover the adventure of your community.
geocaching, a real-world treasure hunt that combines tech- Discover Pétanque: Simple,
nology, exploration and a sense Social, Fun
of fun. If you love to walk, hike,
Tu e s d a y, Ju n e 2 3 , 1 1
cycle and discover new places, a . m . – 1 2 : 3 0 p. m . M a r y
geocaching is for you.
McCallum Park.
Using GPS coordinates, hidPresenters: Gwen Gamble
den containers called caches and Pétanque Club members
Discover the charm and stratplaced by others in neighborhoods, parks and natural areas, egy of pétanque, a classic French
can be found throughout the game whose name means “feet
world. In our own backyard, planted.” Similar to bocce but
there are at least 200 caches.
with its own unique flair, péYou will learn basic naviga- tanque is easy to learn and fun
tion skills, tips for finding and for all ages.
In this hands-on class, you’ll
hiding caches responsibly, and
making the experience enjoy- learn the basic rules, techniques
for tossing and pointing, and
able for all ages.
simple strategies to improve
your game. No experience
Fire-Wise Landscaping:
Beauty that Protects
is necessary, and all equipment
Thursday, June 11, 3–4:30 is provided.
p.m. SHARC.
Presenter: Amy Jo Detweiler SROA Community Forum:
Wildfire risk is growing in Discussion of the Proposed
Central Oregon, but your land- Capital Transfer Fee
Tuesday, June 23, 4–5:30
scape can be part of the solution. This informative class p.m. via Zoom.
Moderator: Gwen Gamble.
introduces the principles of
FireWise landscaping, helping Presenters: SROA General
you create a beautiful, resilient Manager James Lewis, board
outdoor space while reducing members, staff and owners
Join us for an informafire hazards around your home.
Detweiler will break down the tive community forum on a
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proposed amendment to the
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amendment, advanced by the
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presented to property owners for a vote during the July/
August 2026 annual election,
would authorize the collection
of a Capital Transfer Fee on
property sales within Sunriver.
The presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A
session, offering attendees the
opportunity to ask questions
and share perspectives.
All Sunriver You classes
require registration,
which closes 24 hours
before the class
start time.
Visit sunriveryou.com
to register.
see the region's best wildflower
displays. The talk will include
stunning photos from the local
guidebook “Nature of Bend”
and will highlight top trails; it
will also include natural history
SROA Board of Directors
and ecological details about
Candidate Forum
Monday, June 29, 4–5:30 popular wildflower species.
p.m. via Zoom
Moderator: Gwen Gamble
Don’t miss this chance to
meet the three candidates seeking election to the SROA board:
John Vogel, Kara Kerker and
John Hitt. This forum is an
opportunity to get to know the
candidates and their priorities
regarding Sunriver so you can
make an informed decision.
The Best Wildflower Hikes
in Central Oregon
T h u r s d a y, J u n e 2 5 ,
4 p.m. SHARC.
Presenter: LeeAnn Kriegh
in collaboration with the
Sunriver Nature Center
and Observatory.
The Sunriver Nature Center
and Observatory, in conjunction with its Wildflower Weekend activities, offers this opportunity to find out where to go to
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Highlights
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Randy Schneider from the
SROA board.
• Approved appointment
of board vice president Hays
to the ex-officio role on the
SSD board.
• Approved minutes from the
board’s April 17, 2026, work
session and April 18, 2026,
regular business meeting.
• Approved the agreement (7
to 1) with the Sunriver Service
District for the enforcement of
SROA Rules & Regulations.
The SSD was expected to
vote on the agreement at their
April 21 board meeting, after
the Scene went to press.
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