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Wednesday, July 11, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Sisters science teacher honored This is what the members of the SSC received from Collins about a week before a surprise celebration held July 2: “It is time we gather together and celebrate what Rima has given to science education in Sisters and to the stimulation and enjoy- ment of our own lives. Just think: star-dome lab, student astronomy club, Trout Creek conservation ecology, bird- ing, humming bird research, nine trips to the Hutch Cancer By Jim Anderson Correspondent Retired neurology profes- sor and founder of the Sisters Science Club Bob Collins decided it was past time to give Sisters High School sci- ence teacher Rima Givot a big pat on the back for her work with the students of Sisters High School. He also wanted to acknowledge her own scho- lastic achievements and the way she has stimulated an interest in science throughout the community. See TEACHER on page 30 PHOTO BY HELEN SCHMIDLING Under the Maple Tree was quilted by Hilde Morin, one of the MIX Quilts at Sisters Library. MIX Quilts depict Japanese Garden By Helen Schmidling Correspondent Sisters to host rhythm and song gathering Earthtones Northwest, will facilitate the rhythm and song circle at the July 19 event. On August 15, line danc- ing at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s com- munity hall will bring people together to learn the “Cupid Shuffle” with Jane Paxson, who learned it four years ago at a restaurant in Sacramento. Paxson loves it because “it is good exercise,” in addi- tion to being fun. Attendees will also be able to experi- ence a variety of other fun dances with demonstrations By Sue Stafford Correspondent The Sisters community is invited to gather at Village Green Park on Thursday, July 19, 5:30 to 8 p.m., to create rhythm and song together, meet new and old friends, and share a free dinner. The relationship-building- through-play event is the first of three fun and free evenings being sponsored by Citizens4Community as part of a grant from the Ford Family Foundation. Jodi Winnwalker, a music therapist and owner of See GATHERING on page 35 If you’ve ever been to Portland’s Japanese Garden, this year’s MIX (Materials in the Extreme) Quilt Exhibit will evoke fond memories of tea gardens, luscious green- ery, sparkling water features, and peaceful fishponds. As in past years, the MIX Quilts are on display in the Community Room of the Sisters Library throughout July. MIX members, all from the Portland area, are Lynn Anderson, Kathy Blondell, Betty Daggett, Diane Losli- Britt, Valori Chiapetta, Annette McFarlane, Elaine Millar and Hilde Morin. This year’s theme, “Reflec- tion and Renewal,” honors the world-famous Portland Japa- nese Garden. Created in 1967, the garden completed an expansion and renewal project in April 2017. Excited and intrigued by this endeavor to add an architectural space to what was mostly a serene gar- den of lovingly tended plants. As usual, this group of advanced quilters set some parameters: a primary piece measuring 24 inches square, a smaller piece to be hung on either side, top or bottom, measuring 24 inches by 10 inches, and the possibility of adding another small piece. They did not specify use of any particular color, nor did they say that concentration had to be on the garden’s new structures. That choice was left entirely up to the artist. Chiapetta notes, “While much of the garden’s tran- quility comes from the static nature of its plants and rock design areas, the carp in the strolling pond are always a favorite with visitors. Their silent but lively glides through the water are mesmerizing.” Her upper quilt shows the rocks and paths, and the fish swim across the lower panel. Millar’s quilt represents a top-down view of the garden. “The circles represent the trees and the hand stitching represents the branches reach- ing outward from the center,” she notes. The tea house and its surrounding sand gardens inspired Blondell to create a three-part quilt. Blondell calls her three- piece quilt “The Spaces In Between,” and it’s inspired by the tea house and surrounding sand gardens. The sand gar- dens, with their synchronous designs, inspired Anderson, who said, “In contrast to the more varied experiences among the many ‘gardens- within-the-garden,’ the sand gardens are very peaceful in See MIX QUILTS on page 30 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, 11 a.m., Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-1471. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefl y@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Ray’s Food Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Place community room. 541-771-3258. Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Go Fish Fishing Group 1st Monday, community room. 541-923-1632. 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Sisters Meditation Group Sundays, are held quarterly; please call for details. 6 p.m., 484 W. Washington Ave. #A. 541-388-9013. Text only (no voice) to 541-207-7266. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Parent Teacher Community Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group & Enrichment) Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Church. 907-687-8101 or 541-668-6599. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. community room. 541-549-6157. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX offi ce. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to teresa@nuggetnews.com
