Chef Denis Lunch – Wednesday February 21 @ 12noon – Dining Room

Enjoy chili, corn bread and cheesecake! Please sign up in the Dining Room if you plan to attend. $5 donation.

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Thursday February 22 Movie Night @ 5pm – Groundhog Day

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Social Hour Friday February 16@ 3 pm in the Clubhouse

Here is an example of a rig you can rent to hook to your truck and travel. It is also possible to have Adventure Bound Easy Rental bring it to the park for your family to stay and pay no more than a hotel. If your family or good friend is not a member of the Escapees, you will have to “Sponsor” them.

Adventure Bound is a business you pass on Calapooia St. at the end of Valentine St. frequently.

Come and hear Michelle Elsworth tell us all about it. Bring a snack and have a good time with your friends.

–Sharon Elliott

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Super Bowl Wrap-Up

Thanks to the 22 Timber Valley residents who made the Super Bowl party a huge success!

Rhonda’s reaction to her team winning sure added to the excitement.

Kudos to Dar for organizing the game quiz, and a big thank you to everyone who contributed snacks and those who stayed to help with the cleanup. 🎉

Watch Rhonda’s reaction

Game highlights

–Richard Hickethier

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Super Bowl!

In the cozy community of Timber Valley, there’s a buzz of excitement as they prepare for the Super Bowl LVIII. While they might not have the luxurious suites of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, they’re still planning a delightful game-day feast.

Free Oscar Meyer All Beef Hot Dogs🌭, Creamy Umpqua Ice Cream, Henry’s Donuts and a variety Snacks & Munchies.

While their menu might not cost millions, the camaraderie and excitement make it priceless. So, whether it’s in CLUBHOUSE or their cozy living room, Timber Valley residents are ready to cheer on their favorite team! 🏈🌟

SUPER BOWL 54

SF 49ers vs KC Chiefs

CLUBHOUSE

Pre Game Show 3:00

Kick Off 3:30

Hope to See You There

Questions? Richard 505-718-6655

Oh, Don’t forget CHAIR VOLLEY BALL 2PM in the Big Room. If you’ve never tried it, it’s loads of fun.

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Social Hour Friday, February 9th @ 3pm

Are you still traveling? Do you ever get tired of driving and need to stop before you reach your destination? Are you tired of staying in expensive KOAs and other campgrounds? Is your rig, car, van, etc., prepared to go without hook-ups for a night or a few days? Yes? Then, this program is for you!

We know you can park in a Walmart parking lot, but do you feel safe there? Did you know there are over 3,000 privately owned safe places to boondock, whose members can stay for free at a private residence, rest, and share experiences with the property owner?

Our speakers on Friday will be Janice and Dick Burke, who have a Boondock space where Richard Hicketheir stayed recently. Come and hear details about a wonderful program for
RVers.

–Sharon Elliott

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Social Hour Friday, February 2nd @ 3pm in the Clubhouse

This is a crucial meeting you will want to attend. The personal trainer did not work out, so we grabbed Dennis Riggs. He will be here to tell us about the new Sutherlin Emergency System, NIXLE, and how we can be connected when problems occur.

After a significant snowstorm a few years ago, the wise ones who live here developed a model survival plan. Some of the things Timber Valley did was establish block captains who oversee the emergency preparations of folks on their street. We have a representative of Timber Valley who serves with the City’s emergency planning department. We have a Citizens Band base with several members proficient in broadcast monitoring and communicating with local and distant emergency personnel nationwide. Weekly, there is a roll call to count members and guests in the park, and we know who may need extra assistance.

As I learned about the extensive ice and snow situations not too far north of us, I breathed a sigh of relief that we were not involved. Winter is not yet beyond us, nor are the rain storms. We, as they say, “Cannot rest on our laurels. ” Let’s learn, teach others, and improve on the plan.

Please plan to be there and bring your neighbor.

Sharon Elliott #36

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Watch San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions on the Big Screen – Sunday January 28 @ 3:30pm

Come watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Detroit lions ON THE BIG SCREEN.

Kick-off at 3:30pm during Ice Cream Social, 50 cents a scoop, BYOB & Snacks.

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Member Notices Bulletin Board

By Kristine Godbey

Have something you no longer need? Why not offer it for sale, trade or free to a fellow park member?

Need some new stairs for your rig? Maybe someone in the park has a set they no longer need. Where would a good place to post these types of items be?

The Member Notice Bulletin Board in the Mailroom. It is directly to your right when you come in the door. Opposite the mail boxes.

All members are welcome to post items there, but remember, there are specific standards that must be followed for these postings.  These standards are posted on the Bulletin Board, but many members do not follow them, resulting in their post being removed.

The standards are as follows:

  • Notices are to be no larger than 4”x 6”. (A supply of 3”x 5” cards are on the window sill for your use and convenience.
  • Notices must include the member’s name, lot number and phone number.
  • Notices must be dated the date you post it and may be left for one month.
  • Notices left on the board longer than one month will be removed.
  • Notices that do not comply with these standards will be removed.

Business cards and flyers from community businesses and organizations as well as public service announcements are welcome on the Community Businesses, Events & Public bulletin board located outside the South Clubhouse door near the kitchen.

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Dryer Shrinkage

By Ruby Bonham

Over the years my clothes have mysteriously shrunk in the dryer.  One day they fit then surprise, they don’t.  After much investigation I concluded it must be the dryer.  To prevent this anomaly, I have kept two to three clothes sizes just in case.  Some wiser than me have said, “No Ruby, you’re just fat.”  I disagree, however parts of me have been rearranged, they have dropped lower.  I’m not as tall as I was so logic says that height reduction caused me to spread out sideways; ergo I am not fat just compressed down.  Periodically I cut out chocolate and desserts and lose a couple of pounds.  I recently quit chocolate for about a year.  I had chocolate in the refrigerator and never touched it.  As a kid I wouldn’t eat sweets.  In my mid thirties, a geologist I worked with gave all us ladies Godiva Chocolate for Christmas.  I felt obligated to try it out and I was hooked.  Even now I prefer dark chocolate but will eat mild chocolate in a bind.

When Ed was alive I kept no sweets in the house due to his diabetes.  He always said it was OK for me to eat them but I didn’t feel it was fair to eat sweets in front of him.  After he died I went on a sweet binge.  At that time the dryer started shrinking my clothes again.  I started slowing down on the sweets, then Christmas candy appeared in the stores, wafting its sweetness toward me.  Also at this time my daughter sent me an Omaha Steaks large package that included apple tarts, berry tarts, sticky toffee cakes and 8 little cheesecakes.  Along with Ghirardelli dark peppermint bark and Mint Truffle Kisses, I am lost.  I feel the dryer warming up.

Walmart discounted it Christmas candy 50% off and then 75% off.  Of course my favorites were there and I stocked up.  I am trying to convince myself to take most of it to the office to share with others.  I wonder if the dryer will shrink their clothes?

Ruby Bonham

1-10-2024

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San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers Follow-Up and Future Sporting Event Suggestions

On Saturday night, eleven Timber Valley sports fans braved the constant downpour and made it to the clubhouse to witness the thrilling back and forth Big Screen football battle between San Francisco and Green Bay.

Both sides fought gallantly but late in the 4th quarter an interception by San Francisco sealed the deal for a 24 – 21 49ers victory.

In case you missed it, here’s the highlights from NFL.com

I’d like to thank Darold, Rhonda, Rob, Jane, Michelle and Rachael for helping to plan this event. In attendance were Darold, Loel, Cindy, Linda, Rhonda, Richard, Jackie, Deb, Dar, and Thom.

Everyone stayed after for a speedy clean up, for this we were all very grateful.

If you have any suggestion for future sporting events, please sent them to me at richard@hickethier.com.

Thank you,

Richard & Deb (Guests Lot 35)

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Movie Night – Catch Me If You Can – Thursday January 25 @ 5pm

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Breakfast Scheduled for Thursday January 25 Postponed to February

The breakfast scheduled for Thursday January 25 has been postponed to February. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

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Join Us for National Pie Day, Tuesday January 23 @ 2pm

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Welcome New Members! Loel and Cindy Banta – Lot 143, Bill Wissman – Lot 124

By Kristine Godbey

New Members – Loel and Cindy Banta – Lot 143

Loel comes from Modesto, California and Cindy from Southern California. Loel was in the Navy and Cindy was a bookeeper.

They have been full time RVers for 11 years and now want to settle down here in Timber Valley. While traveling, they worked at campgrounds, State Parks and even harvested sugar beets and sold Christmas trees in Florida. Welcome to you both!

 

New Member – Bill Wissman – Lot 124

You might recognize Bill. I think he’s probably been here at Timber Valley for almost a year, awaiting his permanent lot. You probably have seen him walking around the park and he has become active in various commities and in doing helpful service work around the park.

Bill comes from LA Habra and Anaheim, California  where he attended a military academy then lived in Orange County, California for 20 years.

He was a building contractor and in construction. He owed a farm where he raised, cattle, trees and even ostrich. He sold it 6 or 7 years ago.

He has a son who has been in the Navy for 15 years and his favorite hobby is deep sea fishing.

We’re glad to have you Bill!

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In Memoriam – Gerald “Jerry” Sypkens (May 18, 1939 – January 12, 2024)

Jerry (former Lot #176) was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After attending college and serving two years in the U.S. Army, Jerry embarked on a career as a machinist, manager, and part owner of Duval Corporation, a parts manufacturer in Los Alamitos, CA , and opened his own aerospace parts manufacturing company nearby. After his retirement from Duval, Jerry owned a small nursery in Santa Ysabel, CA, and a security door business in Reno, Nevada.

Jerry’s friends know him and his wife, Roberta (“Robi”), as full-time RVers. They met in 2003 as part of the Wandering Individuals’ Network (WIN), an organization that provides ways for solo RVers to get together with fellow travelers throughout the country.

Jerry and Robi married in 2005 in Cody, Wyoming, while working at a campground in Yellowstone National Park. They traveled together for the better part of two decades, criss-crossing the country twice, traveling the Alaska Highway three times, and spending many summers working at our beautiful national parks, including Yellowstone, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and at a park near Mt. St. Helens. They also traveled throughout Canada, traveling as far east as Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Condolences to Robi and friends.

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Football! SF 49ers & GB Packers – Saturday, January 20 2024 4pm-8pm

Come watch the San Francisco 49ers vs the Green Bay Packers on the big screen. Pre-game 4:30, kick-off 5pm, BYOB & snacks.

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Social Hour Friday, January 19 @ 3pm – Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park Presentation

Have you ever visited Mildred Kanipe Park near Oakland? We are honored to have Karen Roberson and Debra Gray introduce us to Mildred Kanipe and inform us about Mildred’s wishes and agreements with Douglas County when she left her ranch to the county as Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park.

They will discuss why and when the Friends of Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park was established. They will share some of the past, present, and future work/projects/events at the park.

This is another opportunity to learn about the beautiful nearby assets we can enjoy and support. Come, bring snacks and have fun.

–Sharon Elliott

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In Memoriam Lloyd Edwards July 21, 1935 – January 8, 2024

Lloyd was born in Marshal Minnesota. He enjoyed his position as a union crane operator. Aloft in the skies was his passion. He owned and flew his own plane taking Janice to lunch in the gold country of California. If asked what his passions were, his answer would be his children and flying. He enjoyed his occasional ale and sandwich at Nellies Ale & Tap House. He and Janice enjoyed the open road as Escapees for many years finally settling down here in Timber Valley lot 34. He is survived by his wife Janice, daughter Michelle, son David, stepdaughter Dawn.

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Attention: All Creators, Bakers, and Pie Makers! National Pie Day – Tuesday January 23 @ 2pm

OK, gang, get out that special pie recipe your mom used to make. Check the recipe books, prepare to roll out a crust, or fill a pan with graham crackers, then fill it with good stuff. National PIE DAY falls on January 23rd. We need as many pies as possible. The Garden Group will serve samples, manage prizes, and generally have a wonderful, sweet day.

–Sharon Elliott

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