Susan Watson
Historic Holly Theatre Tour
The Historic Holly Theatre opened its doors to take the EPWC members on a private tour to showcase all the incredible renovation that has taken place thus far. This was a follow-up to a presentation by Ron McUne who spoke at our February luncheon. Ron was also one of the expert guides today. Nineteen of […]
The Ides of March on the Upper Table Rock Trail
It was the Ides of March when thirteen of us hiked up the newly improved Upper Table Rock trail. The weather was just beautiful that day. At the beginning of the trail, a ranger pointed out to us a Hummingbird’s nest. Along the trail we heard a Bewick’s Wren song as he jumped from tree […]
St Patty’s Day Themed Couples 3-13
A St Patty's Day themed Couples 3-13 was hosted at the home of Susan and Bill Watson on March 16,2024. Winners were: 1st place Bruce Harter;2nd place Lynn Baker; 3rd place Chuck Jenks and 4th place Sandi Smith. The Biggest Loser of the evening was Mike Smith. It was a night of laughs, good food, […]
The Book Club met at the Home of Susan Watson
Eleven women met at the home of Susan Watson. Our Book choice for the month of March was Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The subject of the book was difficult to read but, we all agreed that the author is an outstanding writer.
Rising Hopes for a Rising Curtain
The luncheon began with Viki Brown giving a wonderful tribute to Annette Godfrey for all her many contributions to the club. Annette's creative talents provided the table decorations for our luncheons throughout the years as well as putting together our artsy directories. Our guest speaker for the February 21st luncheon was Ron McUne, Co-chair of […]
All Aboard the Orient Express
Our troupe of playgoers hopped on the Orient Express with Ken Ludwig's adaptation of Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at the Collaborative Theatre Project (CTP). The play was skillfully directed by Michael Jenkinson. The set direction and costumes (We loved the shoes!) were imaginative and transported us back to 1934, onboard a train […]
Beginners Mah Jongg at Wyn’s
Beginners Mah Jongg met at Wyn Lewis's home for a Lesson and Learn game. We had three coaches helping four of us. What a wonderful way to spend a dreary winter day. Thanks to Wyn for getting this group up and going. Our brain cells needed the stimulation.
Book Club meets at Wyn Lewis’s home.
On a wintry Tuesday afternoon nine avid readers cozied up at the home of Wyn Lewis to discuss The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. The book was selected by Kate Coggin who was not able to join us. Wyn graciously opened her home after adjustments in the venue were needed. Sasha Weber our […]
Riverside Chorus Serenade Santa checks off Naughty & Nice List
We all felt the holiday spirit at our December Luncheon featuring The Riverside Chorus under the direction of Pam Nordquist. The program was a mix of secular, sacred and holiday music followed by a group singalong. Everyone was delighted by the performance especially Pam's entertaining narrative. Who else came? Santa! We were all on our […]
Book Club 2023 Holiday Party
It was pops and cracks at the EPWC Book Club Christmas Party hosted by Char Hoppe. Char provided the bubbly and Judith Fonarow surprised us with traditional English Christmas Crackers. An array of appetizers and desserts covered the table. We donned our colored paper hats (found inside each cracker) and talked of travel, both recent […]
SPIRITED SIP & DIP AT KRIS HOWARD’S
It was a full house at Sip& Dip on October 26th. Everyone was in high spirits. Kris goes all out for Halloween. From the decorations to the Halloween “crack”, that we could not stop eating, it was SPOOKTACULAR! Thanks Kris for hosting.
The Future is Flouring at the Mill
The Mill's future is in flour as efforts continue to get the Butte Creek Mill back to the same old grind. Okay, enough of the silly puns. Our October 18, 2023 luncheon was held at the Rogue Valley Country Club with 38 women in attendance. The day began with a social time and an opportunity to […]
Theater Group gets into Halloween Spirit
The EPWC Theater Group got into the Halloween spirit by attending the play Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the Collaborative Theatre Project Sunday October 15th. You may not know the story by Robert Louis Stevenson or remember the movie with Spencer Tracy but it doesn’t matter. This Production does an excellent job of transporting […]
Bernhardt/Hamlet Play August 27,2023
Sarah Bernhardt takes on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this award-winning play at The Collaborative Theater Project. In 1899 Sarah cast herself as the tortured Prince of Denmark in an era when women did not play male roles. The acting was superb while the plot was a bit confusing at times. The second half of the play […]
August 16, 2023, Luncheon: Hidden in Haarlem
Forty women signed up for today’s luncheon. We saw some members that we haven’t seen in awhile. Jean Otteman returned and brought her sister Harriet. Debbie Mastroianni was also in attendance as a guest. Our presenter was a local author and speaker Sue DeMarinis. This is Sue’s fourth book and mesmerized the audience with her […]
Theater Group attends Desperate Measures at CTP
What a delightful little play! So far this year, this has been one of our favorite shows. Desperate Measures is a western musical loosely, I mean loosely, adapted from the Shakespeare play Measure for Measure. Twelve of us moseyed on down to Medford to watch the performance at the Collaborative Theater Project. Barbara Young brought […]
Viki Brown is Honored & Our New Mayor is the Guest Speaker
Our June luncheon was jammed packed with information to report. First,our outgoing board was acknowledged and the incoming board announced. Some of the previous board members have graciously agreed to stay on for an additional two years. Thoes staying on are Sandi Smith,VP and Membership Chair; Maryann Heartmann, Luncheon Coordinator and also our new Blast […]
In The Shade at Shady Cove
It was a beautiful day along the Rogue River at the charming Riverhouse in Shady Cove for the EPWC Annual picnic. A hardworking team of volunteers made this a special day. Everyone brought food to share as assigned by Viki, using alphabet wizardry to avoid duplication of dishes. There was plenty of great food to […]
Bandersnatch Trail and Japanese Garden
Eight hearty hikers took off to explore the Bandersnatch Trail in Ashland. It was a bit misty out, but that just enhanced the beauty and intricate detail of the Madrone trees and the architectural features of the woodlands. On the way out of Ashland we stopped at the newly re-imagined and constructed Japanese Garden. With […]
Weaving our Ancestral Tapestry
WEAVING OUR ANCESTRAL TASPESTRY The luncheon opened with a fun game by Annette Godfrey. The tables were decorated with flowers and old photos donated by Bob Russell. Annette asked us to fine a certain photo such as a dog, house and so on. The first person to find a photo was given a candy bar. […]
Theater Group attend The Revolutionists at CTP
Nine EPWC members plus a friend of Susan's went back in time to Paris France during the Reign of Terror. There we meet four incredibly strong women who form an unlikely bond and share their stories. We meet Marie Antoinette, who at first seems ditsy and extravagant but has a deeper side; the passionate young […]
The April Book Group met at the Main Street Coffee House
The April Book Group met at the Main St. Coffee house to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Our host was Judith Fonarow. Everyone agreed that this change of venue was a great option. The book was a fun read with lots of laughs and giggles. Excellent choice Judith. From the #1 New York Times […]
Eight Lovey Ladies attend Don Quixote At CTP
Eight Lovey Ladies attend the play Don Quixote at the Collaborative Theater Project on Sunday March 5th.
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris The scrawled sign, peddling young siblings on a farmhouse porch, captures the desperation sweeping the country in 1931. It’s an era of breadlines, bank runs, and impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of […]
The Book Club read “The Sweetness of Water” by Nathan Harris
“ The Sweetness of Water” is the powerful debut novel of Ashland Oregon’s High School graduate Nathan Harris. Nothing before has been written from the intimate perspective of the people living in Georgia during the last days of the Civil War and The Emancipation Proclamation. Ten Eagle Point Women met that the home of Susan […]
February Book Club
The Language of Flowers Vanessa Diffenbaugh “In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After an isolated childhood spent in the foster-care system, her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings.” Thirteen avid […]
BURY YOUR DEAD, A LOUISE PENNY NOVEL
In BURY YOUR DEAD, it’s winter carnival in Quebec City and Chief Inspector Gamache has come not to join the festivities but to recover from an investigation gone hauntingly wrong. This is Louise Penny’s 6th novel in a series about Gamache. Much of the action in BURY YOUR DEAD takes place in the Literary and […]
May book choice: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabriella Zevin
“In this sweet, uplifting homage to bookstores, Zevin perfectly captures the joy of connecting people and books…Filled with interesting characters, a deep knowledge of bookselling, wonderful critiques of classic titles, and very funny depictions of book clubs and author events, this will prove irresistible to book lovers everywhere” – Booklist Book choice by Phyllis Earls […]
Hiking the East Applegate Ridge Trail
Seven spunky ladies hiked the newly established Applegate Ridge Trail outside of Jacksonville on Friday April 20th. The weather was glorious and the views spectacular. An added bonus was the abundant wildflowers in bloom. Along the way we met schoolchildren and two of the trail’s founders, David Callahan, Chairman of the Applegate Trail Association and […]
The March Book Club read “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin
“A woman’s life, always changing, accommodating, then shedding, old duties for new; one person’s expectations for another until finally, victoriously, emerging, strong, complete.” Melanie Benjamin, The Aviator’s Wife The book club met at the home of Susan Watson on March 14, 20018 to discuss The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. The book is a compelling […]