Holidays on the Horizon

Thanks to all the LOWC women - we ARE making a difference!

Thanks!

"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls."

David Thomas

Participation and Attendance

So, did anyone miss me in the last blog?  Even if you didn't, you are missed when you are absent from a meeting - and you are missing a great opportunity to get to know your fellow members and have fun, when you are absent from our social events.  At this time of year, we have so much to do - be thankful for our many blessings, get ready for family gatherings, perhaps prepare to travel, and keep up with all our other tasks and activities.  Please don't let LOWC fall off your list of things to attend.  We need you, we miss you and I promise you will get something from participating!

I sincerely hope that all will attend the annual potluck brunch general meeting on Thursday, November 21st (details below), and our Holiday Party (it was really wonderful last year), Saturday, December 7th, and we also have an upcoming Happy Hour on the 11th of December.  We do notice when you attend - and it is one of the many things that I am thankful for this year. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving…  and hoping to see you before then!

Chris Bonney
President 2013-2014

November 21 General Meeting/Potluck

Location: 

Oswego Pointe Condo Clubhouse

6065 Foothills Drive, Lake Oswego

"Riverside Room" in the Clubhouse

Event time: 9:30 am -11:30 am        

Be sure to attend the November Potluck Brunch when the winner of the diamond earrings is announced.  Someone is sure to have a very happy holiday! 

Let's meet at 9:30 am for the social and potluck brunch followed by the meeting.

Guidelines for bringing dishes to share:

• If your last name begins with A-F, please bring a protein dish (such as egg, cheese, meat, etc)

• If your last name begins with G-L, please bring a bakery or pastry item. (such as muffins, bread, etc)

• If your last name begins with M-S, please bring a salad (such as fruit, pasta, etc)

• If your last name begins with a T-Z, please bring a dessert

Driving directions from Annie Arkebauer:
Take the first light to the left on State Street (across from the park or coming the other way, turn right just past the Starbucks complex). The big sign is about the Apts......Do not go straight!   Take the left so you are going parallel to State Street, heading toward A street.  Go right past the power station to the stop sign and turn right onto Foothills Drive.  Shortly down the hill, you will go left and then a quick left into the parking lot in front of the Oswego Pointe Sign at our clubhouse.  The room we are in is called "Riverside Room".  I will have a sign and the door will be open.

See you there!

Julie Lester
Meetings Chair

Holiday Party

There is less than a month left until our Holiday Party on December 7th at the Lake Oswego Heritage House from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Get your checks mailed in now if you (and a guest) would like to attend! The cost is $10 per person and guests and/or significant others are encouraged!!

This is a fun, relaxed social event.  We may even bring out the Karaoke Machine for the adventurous folks and entertainment for the rest of us!

Bring your favorite dish, dessert and/or a bottle of wine. The dress code will be holiday casual.

Please send checks (made out to LOWC) to Lisa Rainer at 13479 Fielding Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.

We'll see you at the party!

Lisa Rainer
Holiday Party Coordinator

Last Chance - Diamond Earrings

The Fashion Show/Luncheon has come and gone but I am still finalizing the sale of the tickets for the amazing one of a kind diamond earrings valued at $4500!  I have sold 40 tickets to date but would love to hit 50 tickets by our next general meeting on November 21st. At this meeting, I will be pulling the winning ticket!

The tickets are $50.00 each and you can purchase them with check or cash by calling Rhonda at 503-709-6884 or you can purchase them by Credit Card at the Potluck brunch on the 21st!

All of the proceeds go towards our philanthropy fund which as you all know is a wonderful cause to support. You have great odds at winning those gorgeous earrings just in time for the holiday season so buy your tickets now!

Rhonda Webber
Fashion Show Chair

Food, Fashion and Friendship

 "Elegance is the only beauty that never fades"- Audrey

We will all have to wait ten long months until our elegant Fashion Show Luncheon brings us together next September. The fashion frivolity can start now because the Fashion show Committee is offering you ten opportunities to participate in our monthly Blog Giveaways. The prizes will be the talk of the club! Stay tuned to the Blog as all the details will be revealed next month. You could be the first winner! Yes, there will be a quiz.

Sheri Rathbun
Fashion Show

Lake Run Update

The Lake Run Committee met on Tuesday, November 12th to begin the planning of the 38th Annual Lake Run. The Lake Run is returning to the lake with a new 12K course and a revised 5K course.  Runners will be afforded lake views on their journey around the lake with a few less hills to climb.  Sponsorships are coming in, but if you have a business or know of one that would be interested in sponsoring the Lake Run, please contact Toniya Villalobos at sponsorship@lowomensclub.org.


Feeling left out because you aren't on the committee? Volunteer now for the May 10 Lake Run! A packet party will be planned to stuff runner packets for the race. Contact Kris Coder at volunteer@lowomensclub.org. Other volunteer opportunities are also available. May 3, 2014 will be Neighborhood Notice Day. Teams of volunteers will go walk the neighborhoods and businesses on the race course to leave notices about the event. Get your name on the list now! If you have a volunteer position that has become dear to you, let us know. We will make sure you are working your favorite spot on May 10th!

NEEDED!  The 38th Annual Lake Run is looking for someone with an announcers voice to call out the names of runners at the finish line of the Lake Run. This will be a volunteer position. If you know of anyone that has that perfect voice, please let us know at lakerun@lowomensclub.org.


Glen Brivic
Lake Run Chair

Provisional Member Highlighted

Get to know Toniya Villalobos

Are you married?
Yes, to a great man.

Do you have children?
A grown daughter. Hopeful to have her become a provisional with LOWC next year.

What states have you lived in (in order if more than one)?
Born & raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, moved to Chicago, Illinois and back to California,  then   moved to Nashville, Tennessee and then here to Oregon.

What is your favorite hobby?
Reading, cooking, hanging with my dog, yoga, etc.

What is your favorite book?
Too many to choose from

What is your favorite movie?
Harder to answer than I thought

What charity do you or would you like to, give your time to?
American Cancer Society

Could you share your favorite recipe?

My new easy favorite recipe is:

FUNDIDO CON CHORIZOPut a bit of oil in a pan.Add chopped onions, until they are soft.Mix in 10 ounces of Mexican chorizo until cooked, set aside.In an oven proof dish, place 5-6 ounces of diced cheese (use whatever cheese you like & that melts well). I like queso fresco (Mexican mozzarella type cheese).Top with half of chorizo mixture, add another layer of cheese & finish with chorizo.Place it in a hot oven (425˚F) until you see browned cheesy goodness.Serve with chips, pita or whatever. It's just easy & yummy!This is sweet and simple.  Thought about changing it (thanks Gaby for raising the bar last time), but have decided to leave it as an inspiration to others.

Thanks Toniya for letting us get to know you!