Save the Date!!!

Posted on October 30, 2023 by webadmin

Timber Valley is having a grand celebration. Dave and Michelle Van Westen are getting married in the clubhouse at noon on November 10th. Reception to follow. All are invited.  Details will be provided next week.

Come and help us celebrate.

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Getting Old Ain’t for Sissies

Posted on October 28, 2023 by webadmin

“Getting old ain’t for sissies”. How many times have we heard that
phrase? Of course we always thought it applied to someone else – not us.
When did we cross that age barrier into Senior Citizen? Just yesterday we
were young, strong, agile and able to leap tall buildings. Our bodies were
still trim and our minds steel sharp. Old age was somewhere in the far
distant future.

OH NO! It’s here and it snuck up on little cat feet. It started with
small memory glitches but you didn’t pay much attention because all your
friends were experiencing the same things. What was I going to do? How
did the car keys get in the refrigerator? Is the grocery list still on the table
by your chair when you are at the store? When did you need to start making
lists anyway?

Then came the physical or lack thereof. Achy joints that take a bit
longer to get moving. Balance not what it was. Shorter walks because well
the dog was tired. Knee replacements. Hip replacements. New glasses
because they are making road signs smaller and why are people whispering?
My hearing is just fine. OOPs, I laugherd and peed a little or sometimes a
lot. Depends aren’t funny anymore when it is you.

You get a new dog and it is like having an over energenic toddler.
How do grandparents end up raising their grandkids? The dog needs
feeding, taking outside and LOTS of attention. You want to sit quietly,
playing games on your tablet (they say it is good for your mind) but the dog
wants your attention and tries to work your tablet. How many times can a
ball roll under furniture? The dog demands you get out of your chair, on
hands and knees to rescue it. Note that he doesn’t help you get back up. Did
you just see that dog laughing? Maybe he is an evil conspititor aiming to
keep you moving. You are sure your doctor is in cahoots with the dog to see
your cardio health is taken care of.

Yep! Getting old ain’t for sissies. The positive is that with age comes
wisdom – if you can only remember what it is. Now where is that dog? Did
you leave him outside? Maybe he’s in the refrigerator!

Ruby Bonham
10-25-2023

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New on Member’s Only Website Page

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Thom Hoch

We’re recently added two new items to the Member’s Only page.  First, there’s a Newsletter from the President of the Board.  And second, there’s a link to the new Board Action Tracker. Both are intended to keep members of the Park informed.

We will appreciate any comments you have regarding these two new items.

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Penelope Hepworth, In Memoriam

Posted on October 18, 2023 by webadmin

The Timber Valley flag was lowered in honor of Penelope Hepworth, formerly of lot 204, who passed away on October 6, 2023. Robert and Penelope Hepworth purchased their membership in Timber Valley on December 4, 2012. They spent their time in Timber Valley and also in Kent, Washington. Robert passed away July 9, 2017.

Penelope remained at Timber Valley after Robert’s passing. She had many careers over her lifetime. She was a business owner, florist and even a performing clown. She loved her beloved dog (pet), Angus, who recently preceded her in passing. Serving on a committee with Penelope in the early days one was amazed by her intelligence and calmness. Penelope is survived by her daughters, Kristen Bruhahn and Michelle Geddes, both of Washington.

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Psychic Strings

Posted on October 10, 2023 by webadmin

A recent conversation with T Rex. About weirdness, coincidence and who knows what.

“I Was never going to tell this story. It is a 100% true account of, probably, the weirdest event of my life. I didn’t want to share it because it is so weird I didn’t think people would accept it. I recently mentioned this to a friend. She said, “ You’re weird and we accept you.” So here goes. Continue reading →

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Stop, In the Name of Love… Before you Break… Someone.

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Thom Hoch

I’m sure most of you have seen this new addition to the intersection near the office.  I’d like to thank everyone who wanted it, who spoke up for it, who voted for it, and who installed it.

The intention has always been to take steps to make the area around the office and that intersection a little safer. We have a lot of congestion at times in that area, and having everyone slowing down for the Stop sign sure seems like a good idea, especially for walkers, bikers, and those with walkers and wheelchairs.

By the way, those colorful markings on the pavement around the sign are from the “call before digging” locator service, who we use when digging anywhere in the Park.

And Thank You for Stopping.

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Carl Keck, in Memoriam

Posted on October 7, 2023 by webadmin

In Memoriam, Carl Keck

Carl Keck, former Manager and handyman in Timber Valley Park passed away Sept. 27th after fighting cancer for five years. Carl was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 8, 1942. He served in the Navy before moving to Oregon. Carl worked for Roseburg Lumber and operated three assisted-living care homes.

After he retired as Manager of Timber Valley, he was a much-appreciated handyman who many of us fondly remember. Stacy Holmes, a close friend and co-worker for almost 40 years, calls him “a good person who will be very much missed”. The members of Timber Valley send their condolences to Stacy and Carl’s Family. He will be missed.

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In Memoriam – Shirley Barris

Posted on September 27, 2023 by webadmin

Timber Valley is saddened to hear of the recent passing of member Shirley Barris, Lot #195. Shirley passed away on September 10, 2023. Leon and Shirley Barris moved in to Timber Valley on November 12, 1998 from Havasu Lake, California. Leon passed away on August 5, 2015. Shirley stayed in Havasu Lake, occasionally travelling to Sutherlin for a week or two at a time. She is survived by her daughters Shelley Roberts and Debra John of Lake Oswego, Oregon.

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Farewell Party for Joan Larson – Saturday September 23 @ 2pm – Dining Room

Posted on September 21, 2023 by webadmin
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Update on Logging Adjacent Property

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Thom Hoch
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