May 2026 Sunriver Scene - Flipbook - Page 16
Friends, fun & philanthropy
sunriver women’s club
www.sunriverwomensclub.org
Fresh air, new friends: Spring with the Sunriver Women’s Club
Spring has arrived in Sunriver,
and with it comes that unmistakable pull to step outside,
breathe in the fresh mountain
air, and reconnect with nature.
Snow is melting off the trails,
the Deschutes River is beginning to sparkle in the sun, and
the days are finally stretching
longer, inviting all of us to get
moving again.
There’s no better way to
embrace the season than by
joining the vibrant community
of the Sunriver Women’s Club.
Known for bringing women
together through friendship,
wellness and shared interests,
the club offers a wide variety
of outdoor activities designed
to get you outside and enjoy
everything Central Oregon has
to offer.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just looking for a leisurely ride, the club’s biking
group explores scenic paths
and quiet roads throughout the
Sunriver area.
Prefer being on the water?
The kayaking group is ready
to paddle along the beautiful
Deschutes River, offering both
peaceful floats and a chance to
spot local wildlife.
If walking and talking is more
your speed, there are organized
hiking and walking groups that
explore the region’s stunning
trails and springtime blooms.
The fun doesn’t stop there.
The club’s calendar is packed
with opportunities to connect
including monthly luncheons,
coffee meetups, birthday lunches and happy hours that warmly
welcome both members and
prospective members. Beyond
these, a variety of gatherings
from the knitting group and
dinner club to special events
hosted by the Loose Cannons
keep the social calendar vibrant
throughout the year.
Grant Program. The consistent
focus of our grants year-afteryear has inspired other nonprofits to bring their services to
south Deschutes County. In an
impressive way, we have seeded
a bigger investment from other
sources in our community.
Don’t miss Art Meets Wine in
Sunriver on Saturday, May 30
from 3 to 7 p.m. at SHARC.
Visit artmeetswine.org to purchase tickets.
My term as president is ending and the new co-presidents
Julie Lawrence and Wendy Paris
will carry on the great work of
our organization. I am proud of
the friendships we have made
with one another and in the
greater community. During
the last 27 years, the Sunriver
Women’s Club has exceeded
President’s Message
$1.3 million in communiThe Sunriver Women’s Club ty grants to south Deschutes
held its annual meeting in April County. What an amazing acalong with the Celebration complishment.
of Giving Luncheon. It was a
special time to hear about the
–Brigitte Bourret,
impact of our Community SRWC President
Beyond the fun activities,
the club is committed to giving back. Art Meets Wine in
Sunriver on Saturday, May 30
and the Sunriver Art Fair in
August are the club’s signature
events that bring the community together while helping
fund important initiatives supporting local nonprofits and
community programs.
These outdoor clubs and
social activities are open to
members and are a wonderful
way to stay active, meet new
friends and fully experience the
beauty of the season. There’s
truly something for everyone
looking to make the most of
spring in Sunriver.
Visit sunriverwomensclub.
org for additional information.
Monthly Ladder Fuels Pickup
Program is Underway!
Keeping Sunriver Firewise!
Who: SROA Public Works Department & SROA Owners only
(contractors excluded)
What: Roadside pickup of ladder fuel materials or debris,
including:
• branches or limbs • seedlings • large shrubs or brush such
as bitterbrush, manzanita, and juniper
When: Starts the 1st Monday of each month,
April-October, weather and schedule permitting.
Where: All lanes in Sunriver are checked once a month;
there is no need to call for pickup!
How: Neatly stack material parallel to the lane, where it
will be collected by Public Works crews.
Why: To support Sunriver owners in meeting community
Ladder Fuels Reduction standards.
For more guidance: sunriverowners.org/lfrpickup
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