Category Archives: General Interest

Notice for Those Who Give A Crop!!!

Posted on January 26, 2023 by admin

When I looked into my chrysanthemum pots, I noticed new growth. Little green leaves in January??? Is this another of mother nature’s notice about global warming??? March, not January is usually when we begin to get excited about gardening. However, … Continue reading →

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I Witnessed a Miracle. Or Maybe It Was a Dog

Posted on January 21, 2023 by admin

by Fred Prout Here at the home for senior delinquents, we have two great chefs. Charlie and The Duke. Not the tall white hat chefs. The sit down and have a conversation chefs. A few days ago, one of our … Continue reading →

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Join Us for Social Hour Today (Friday 1/13/23) at 3pm!

Posted on January 13, 2023 by admin

We are excited to welcome guest speaker Jessica Batchelor, Executive Director of the Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce, who will tell us about her plans to attract and support the business community. Enjoy delicious snacks and a glass of wine as … Continue reading →

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Careful, It’s Dark Outside

Posted on January 11, 2023 by admin

I often take Vanessa for walks after dark. My night vision is still pretty good, so I often don’t bother with a flashlight. A park member mentioned to me that she was not able to see me the other night … Continue reading →

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So What Does the Sutherlin CoC Do?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by admin
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Posted on December 30, 2022 by admin
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Anna Mae Collin’s Memoriam

Posted on December 30, 2022 by admin

Anna Mae Collin and Willis (Bill) Collins moved into Timber Valley on November 6, 1998. Anna Mae loved any kind of game including Pegs and Jokers and Bingo. She was also an avid reader. In their younger years, she and … Continue reading →

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New Timber Valley Name Badges

Posted on December 21, 2022 by admin
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Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration

Posted on December 19, 2022 by admin

EVERYONE, Everyone, everyone, is welcome to our Christmas Celebration: Christmas Eve Day (Dec. 24) at 3 p.m. Our Chef Denis is preparing a Christmas feast of turkey and ham, dressing, potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. You can … Continue reading →

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Story of Chanukah

Posted on December 13, 2022 by admin

Jill Goldman

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Chair Volleyball

Posted on December 9, 2022 by admin

Wheelchair volleyball? Not necessarily. Generally just plain ole chairs. A nasty hard volleyball? No. A nice soft squishy beach ball. And a low net. Put six or so folks in those chairs, add the big ball and fun begins. Some … Continue reading →

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Learn to Make Candy Cane Sleighs – 10:30am Saturday

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Jackie Deal

SATURDAY, DEC 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse Come learn how to make candy cane sleighs for table favors. We’ll be making enough for Christmas Dinner. And you’ll learn a new Christmas skill. Chef Denis Perkins and the new … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Pond

Posted on December 7, 2022 by admin

Sharon Elliott

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Toys for Joy

Posted on December 6, 2022 by admin
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Garden Group Continues Fund Raising

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sharon Elliott
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A Thanksgiving Story

Posted on November 24, 2022 by admin

John Tucker died. Outside of Ratcheds, it’s not news. You didn’t know him, why should you care? But John Tucker’s life had meaning. As do all lives. The community of Ratcheds loved John Tucker. And it went both ways. John … Continue reading →

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Please Help… “Toys for Joy” bring smiles to kids faces

Posted on November 19, 2022 by admin
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Agenda Workshop

Posted on October 28, 2022 by admin

The Board of Directors has changed the Agenda Meeting to an Agenda Workshop held one week before the Board meeting. This is designed to encourage park members to have more significant input while making Board Meetings more efficient. The workshop … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings / Pumping Irony

Posted on October 26, 2022 by admin

By Fred Prout As many of you know, the light of my life for most of a half century was legally blind. So I am not totally ignorant of the problems and how to get around them as best you … Continue reading →

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Technical Help and Guidance for Phones, Tablets, and Computers

Posted on October 20, 2022 by admin

We all struggle to improve our ability to communicate. These days, that usually means utilizing a cell phone, tablet, or computer. Using these new-fangled devices can be frustrating at times. And sometimes the problems we’re having can be easily fixed. … Continue reading →

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