February 2017

Annual PEO coffee set for February 8

Speaker Mary E. Kramer, former Iowa State Senator and President of the Senate and former U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

“Life as a U.S. Ambassador—More Than a Walk on the Beach” is the title of the talk at this year’s P.E.O. Coffee. Our speaker will share stories about ways to get the life you want. Our speaker will be Mary E. Kramer, former Iowa State Senator and President of the Senate as well as the…

Happy Birthday Arizona

Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian

Andrea Hummel Two states achieved statehood on Valentine’s Day, February 14; Oregon in 1859 and, of course, Arizona in 1912. That means that this year Arizona will celebrate its 105th birthday. The Friends of the Library at Robson Branch will be celebrating with an afternoon’s entertainment by Arizona’s own Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian.…

Sisk Park Bocce Ball Club keeps growing and growing

Gary Vacin The Sisk Park Bocce Ball Club concluded another successful fall season January 8, as around 150 members flooded the Sisk Park Ramada January 8 for the club’s fall Potluck and Awards Party. The attendees feasted on fried chicken and sipped soft drinks, wine and beer, accompanied by a wide array of salads and…

Release your inner artist

Margaret Crusoe

Margaret Crusoe Was art one of your favorite subjects in school? Sometimes life happens and that inner artist gets pushed aside. Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors. Intermediate instruction is also available. In addition to my degree in…

2017 Shalom Hadassah Board of Directors

2017 Shalom Hadassah Board

Evey Freed On December 13, Shalom Hadassah held their installation of officers at Oakwood Country Club along with their annual Chanukah party. The wonderful turnout, the Chanukah games and food, along with everyone’s Chanukah spirit led to a fun luncheon and afternoon. The new Board of Directors has already begun their work, and we can…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

Students of Vinyasa yoga

Sheila Axtman It’s February, a great month to celebrate the things that make you feel good: the people you love, chocolate, and yoga. Practicing yoga releases endorphins in your brain. You feel relaxed and happy. Vinyasa yoga also improves proprioception, strengthens and stretches your muscles and you become more flexible. It helps you feel and…