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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Empty Bowls Event
Empty Bowls is a fundraiser for
Sisters Sparrow Club held on
Wednesday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
in the SHS commons. Tickets are
$10, $12 or $15 depending on the
bowl chosen. Th ere will be bowls
made by SHS students as well as
local artists. All proceeds will go
to benefi t a local Sisters Sparrow,
Kaenon Francis. Tickets can be
purchased by emailing
Susie.seaney@sisters.k12.or.us or
call 541-549-4045 ext. 5725.
Dementia Conversations
Tuesday, January 22 from 1:30 to 3
p.m. the Alzheimer’s Association
will hold a program at the Sisters
Library to provide tips for starting
conversations with family about
changing behavior that could be
signs of dementia. Topics include
going to the doctor for diagnosis,
deciding when to stop driving and
making plans for future care. To
register call 800-272-3900 or go to
alz.org/oregon.
Furry Friends Seeks
Donations
Furry Friends Foundation needs
your support. With added
expenses of rent and other
administrative costs this year,
your donation is more important
than ever. Furry Friends operates
two pet food banks, a coat and
pet supply bank, sponsors spay
& neuters and helps families
with veterinary fi nancial aid. Let’s
keep pets at home and out of
shelters. Donate online at www.
furryfriendsfoundation.org or call
541-797-4023.
Free Meditation Group
All are welcome to a free
meditation group meeting on
Mondays at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesdays
at 4 p.m. at 420 N. Tamarack
St. Wear comfortable clothing;
no experience necessary. For
more information please email
dawnsong03@gmail.com or text
only (no voice calls) to Dawn at
541-207-7266.
Support for Caregivers
A free support group for those
who provide care in any capacity
meets at Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St.
at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of
each month. Call 541-771-3258 for
additional information.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Th e second Tuesday of each
month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support
Group meets at Sisters Community
Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
(following the Senior Luncheon).
All are welcome to learn, share,
and receive support. For more info
contact Lenetta at 907-687-8101 or
Carol at 541-668-6599.
Fireside Stories —
Back in the Day
Come hear stories and see photos
of growing up in Sisters in the
1950s and ’60s from fi ve longtime
residents. Th e Th ree Sisters
Historical Society will be off ering
their fi rst Fireside Stories Evening
of the year on Tuesday, January
15, at 7 p.m. in the FivePine
Conference Center. Doors will
open at 6 p.m. Admission is free
for 2019 members and $10 for
non-members. Come early and
join the TSHS for 2019 to receive
free/reduced admission to society
events. Call 541-549-2107 for info.
Annual Chili Feed for Vets
Young Life Fundraiser
Join Sisters Young Life for a night
of fellowship and fun at a Dessert
Fundraiser on Th ursday, January
17 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community
Church. Please RSVP to Shannon
at sistersyounglife@gmail.com.
Call 206-356-0972 for additional
information.
AARP Driver’s Safety
AARP’s Driver Safety Course, a
classroom refresher for motorists
50 and older, will be off ered on
Tuesday, February 19 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at Sisters Community
Church. Th ere will be a one-hour
lunch break. Call 541-390-6075
to register. Cost is $15 for AARP
members and $20 for non-
members.
PET OF THE WEEK
Humane Society of Central Oregon
541-382-3537
Sisters Libr ary
january events
Animal Adventures
Live animals, stories, crafts with
High Desert Museum for kids
ages 3 to 5. It’s 30-45 minutes of
adventure! Limited to 30 children
and their caregivers. Sisters
Library on Tuesday, January 22 at
11:30 a.m. Info: 541-312-1072.
Family Fun Story Time
Family Fun Story Time for kids
ages birth through 5 takes
place at the Sisters Library on
Th ursdays, January 10, 17, 24 and
31 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with
songs, rhymes and crafts, all
designed to grow young readers.
Caregivers must attend. Info:
541-617-7078.
Ronnie and Susie Frigulti present
their 6th annual free chili feed
for veterans and their families
on Saturday,
Sponsor an
February 16
Impoverished
from noon to
Child from
3 p.m. at Sisters
Mixed Media Winter
Uganda
Community
Art Workshop
Hope Africa
Church. Th e
Th is workshop is presented by
International,
Come Meet GYPSY! She is
meal includes
local artist Carly Garzon Vargas.
a
sweet 6-year-old domestic
based
in
Sisters,
Tuesday,
January
15
homemade
Saturday,
January 19 at 10 a.m.
shorthair kitty on the lookout
has many
Fireside Stories
chili, sausage,
Ages
12
to
17. Experiment
for her forever home. She was
children awaiting
7 p.m. at FivePine Conference Center
coleslaw, cake,
with collage, paper and paint
brought
to
us
because
her
sponsorship!
coff ee and
to create a piece of original art
owners were no longer able to
For
more
soft drinks.
Thursday, January 17
to take home. Bring in your
take care of her. Owner said that
information go to
Please RSVP
Gypsy was the only cat in the
own photos, clippings, or other
Young Life Fundraiser
hopeafricakids.
the number
home. Her owners describe her
meaningful material to add to
7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church
org or call Katie at as shy at fi rst, but then warms up
of attendees
your art. Info: 541-617-7078.
541-719-8727.
to be a friendly kitty, she is very
by Tuesday,
sweet and loves to snuggle and
Th e Library Book Club
February 12 at 541-549-1089 or via Senior Luncheons & More
sleep in the bed.
Read and discuss “TransAtlantic”
email to frigulti@bendcable.com.
Adults age 60 and older are
by Colum McCann with other
Healthy Living Information invited to join the Council
thoughtful readers at the Sisters
SPONSORED
on Aging Senior Luncheon,
for Seniors
Library on Wednesday, January
BY
served every Tuesday at Sisters
Seniors and caregivers are invited
23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info:
Community Church. Coff ee and
to drop by the SAGE room at
541-617-7078.
various fun activities begin at 11
SPRD on the second Monday of
a.m. with lunch served at noon.
Music in Public Places
every month from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bingo is played after lunch until
Enjoy a performance courtesy
to meet local service providers
541-549-2275
2:30 p.m. For information call 541-
of Central Oregon Symphony
and gather free information
480-1843.
on Saturday, January 26 at 2
about aging in place from foot
p.m. at the Sisters Library. No
care to end-of-life planning. Call
Information for Seniors
registration required. Info: 541-
Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for
Council on Aging of Central
312-1032
information.
Oregon now has a staff member
available
at Sisters Community
Career Funds Available
Church the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Applications are available for
of each month from 10 a.m.
the Sisters Kiwanis Career
to 2 p.m. Th ey are ready to
Opportunity Fund to help adult
provide information & assistance
residents of Sisters establish an
in meeting needs on a wide
occupational path. Pick up forms
range of free services, specifi c to
Ben and Jordan Pope of Sisters
at the Kiwanis House, corner of
aging adults in Sisters Country.
announce the birth of their
Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions? Call 541-678-5483,
daughter, Daisy Grace Pope, on
Th ursdays, and during regular
September 8, 2018, at 8:24 p.m.
hours from the Sisters Habitat for Mon.-Fri.
Daisy
weighed in at 6 pounds,
Humanity offi ce. For additional
Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha
8
ounces
and measured 19
information, please call 541-410-
Meditation Group
3/4
inches.
Daisy is the fi rst
2870.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
grandchild
of Quay and Dawn
at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For
Organ Donor Awareness
Richerson,
also
of Sisters.
A new nonprofi t is in the planning more information please email
stages to educate the community Kathyn at Katindahood2@gmail.
com.
on the importance of organ
donation. Fundraisers and events
will be discussed. If interested in
taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Th e Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration
541-419-2204.
386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831
68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087
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Highlights
Birth Announcement
Rever Leighton Williams
Matt and Tara Williams are
pleased to announce the birth
of their son Rever. He was born
October 10, 2018 and joins his
brothers Leo and Gideon. Bruce
and Claudia Williams of Sisters
are the happy grandparents.
Hunter’s Education Class
For a hunter’s education class
beginning Tuesday, February 5,
register online at odfw.com
(hunting–resources–education).
It runs two nights per week for
three weeks, plus a required fi eld
day. For information call Rick Cole
at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at
541-863-0955.
Birth Announcement
Daisy Grace Pope
SISTERS AREA CHURCHES
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com
Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational)
1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201
10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing)
sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com
St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church
123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391
5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass
9 a.m. Sunday Mass
8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass
Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational)
484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God)
222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship
Chapel in the Pines
Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
Sisters Church of the Nazarene
67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org
10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com
Westside Sisters
442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org
9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship
Vast Church (Nondenominational)
1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587
9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303
11 a.m. Saturday Worship
Th e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670;
10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting
Baha’i Faith Meetings
Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion
Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586
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