LOT 67 (photo) is up for trade until Monday, July 7, 2025 @ 9:30am
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800 S. State St.
Sutherlin, OR 97479Mon – Fri 9am to 12; 1pm to 5
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for July...Cathey Johnson – Lot #15 – (541) 650-1760
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The Timber Valley SKP RV Park is a 206 unit 55+ RV Co-op affiliated with the Escapees RV Club. Each member of the co-op holds a lifetime lease on a large RV lot. When a member is not in the park, that lot can be put into the rental pool so that visiting Escapees members may rent an available lot by the day, week, or month.Search This Website
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Update From Helaine
It has been quite awhile since I last reported on my Cancer journey. There was supposed to be a story on the radiation treatments that were to follow the chemo. I bought the creams and lotion. Dug out the most comfortable bras. But continued to do my research. Not just with Dr. Google but with a couple of support groups I found on Facebook. My concerns were my age, (I am the oldest member in one of those group,). I am very fair skinned, I will say that I can get a sunburn from 100 wt bulb, not true, but you understand. And it is the left boob that is involved, so close to my heart and I am also an a-fib patient. I read all the directions and tips. Did you know that a cabbage leaf makes a perfect bra liner? Keeps all the ointment and lotions on the boob and not your clothes. But then I read from two different sources that radiation on seniors, 70yrs plus, had little or no benefits. That is when I decided to refuse it. One Dr. admitted it would not change my numbers, and my Primary Dr. was glad. Said there was no reason to put myself through that.
So it was on to an aromatase inhibitor. That is an estrogen blocker pill that I will be on probably the rest of life. So far I have had little side effects but it is an accumulative thing and likely will get worse. That wont be fun, but that is not today.
Today is a good day, I have NED.
Those of you that read Facebook already know this but I wanted the rest of Timber Valley to know. While I am very happy with NED, it is not a new man in my life. NED is cancer speak for No Evidence of Disease.
My cancer team does not want to see me again until December. Then we will take another look. Prayers for continuing NED gratefully accepted.
Helaine
Dog Workshop Thursday, July 29th
2021 Annual Membership Meeting and Fun Days Schedule
Please clean washing machines after using.

Left over laundry softener in dispenser drawer.

Pet hair in door gasket
After finishing your washing, please remember to check the wash machine’s drum, door, gaskets and dispenser drawers for grime and pet hair.
Take a moment to run a clean cloth around the inside of each drum and in each of the dispenser slots so that the next person does not have to clean up after you before getting to their own wash.
Your neighbors and fellow Escapees thank you.

Gunk in door gasket
Don Housholder, Lot 149
Donald Housholder, a longtime resident of Timber Valley, passed away on July 4, 2021. He and his first wife Jean moved into Timber Valley in 1997. Jean passed away and he and Karen were married on April 8, 2016; they continued to live in Timber Valley Park.
Don was born in Springfield, Illinois and graduated from Bakersfield, CA High School. He was producer/director and film maker for several government agencies including the Air Force. He served under 3 different presidents and worked with several movie stars. Among them: Charlton Heston, Barbara Streisand, and John Wayne. He was an avid golfer and played with several park members.
A celebration of life will be held at the Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin, July 10 at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck. All are invited, bring a dish and join in the remembrance.
Don leaves one son, two step sons, 3 grandchildren and his wife Karen. Karen plans to remain in the park, living with her daughter.
Apple Users Group – Saturday, July 10
Apple Users Group – Sat. July 10th
11am – CH Dining Room
Wanted to let people know that we are starting up the Apple Users Group again. Our first meeting will be this coming Saturday in the Clubhouse Dining Room at 11am. We will discuss one or more topics of interest and try to solve Apple related issues (Mac/iPhone/iPad). We will also discuss scheduling for future meetings. Bring your Apple devices, I will try to set up the big screen for Airplay use. All are welcome!
Gerry V. Lot#160
Life Changes
by Fred Prout
Our life can change in an instant. Large scale event like Covid-19, individual event like surgery, or anything in between. Many people have handled the Covid change constructively. Having free time and isolation can spur the creative process in ways that are hard to comprehend. Continue reading
Bocce Ball delayed until July 10 at 3pm

Art Hampton… still “rolling”.
Due to predicted hot weather, the moving of the July 4th picnic from Snoopy’s Meadow to the clubhouse, and a bothersome tree branch, Bocce Ball play has been delayed until July 10 at 3pm. Art has been working diligently on the court and it’s ready for play. Please join us at that time. It really is great fun.