Category Archives: Featured

The Clubhouse Bell

Posted on October 18, 2022 by webadmin

In September 1992 when Frank and Cathey Johnson #15 came into the Park the bell was an important part of the Park. The bell rang about 30 minutes before meetings. The Board, Jacks and Jills, or Memorials. Anytime members needed … Continue reading →

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David Sawaya, In Memoriam

Posted on October 15, 2022 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal Dave Sawaya lived life to the fullest even after losing a leg to cancer in 1992. We knew him as a man on crutches hopping circles around us and laughingly piloting his electric cart wherever he wanted. … Continue reading →

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Office Thank You to Members

Posted on October 13, 2022 by webadmin

The Office looks amazing! THANK YOU to our Park Manager Randy Bice and Rockey Shanhan for painting the front entrance a clean, crisp white. THANK YOU to all of the PCM Committee members who helped to empty the Office furniture … Continue reading →

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Pickleball and Chair Volley Ball Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by webadmin
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Snowbird Farewell

Posted on October 5, 2022 by webadmin

What a wonderful evening we had at the Snowbird Farewell potluck.  We had 56 excited and hungry people.  There were so many dishes to choose from and of course we ate too much. A map of Oregon was cut into … Continue reading →

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One Flew Over The Handlebars

Posted on October 4, 2022 by webadmin

It’s been a wild day in Ratcheds By The Sea. Shirley Shewill, incoming manager of The Ratcheds Senior Center, is conducting an audit of the books and an inventory of supplies. Apparently, some of the members were heisting bananas, coffee … Continue reading →

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In Memorium

Posted on September 27, 2022 by webadmin

Everyone here in Ratcheds, and elsewhere, is in mourning today. We learned of the passing of our beloved founder,

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NIGHT WINDS

Posted on September 13, 2022 by webadmin

In the wink of an eye, my soul is turning They start in the seconds between wakefulness and sleep.

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You Missed September 2 Social Hour, with George Reel and Sutherlin Fire Department!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by webadmin
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U.S. Flag First Carried into Battle on September 3, 1777

Posted on September 3, 2022 by webadmin

Thanks to Peggy Russell for bringing this to our attention! The U.S. Flag was first carried into battle on today’s date in 1777. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a fascinating history of the U.S. Flag at https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flag.pdf

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