Out with the old and in with the new
Our next luncheon will be held Jan. 12
8 January 2026 Charbonneau Villager
Women’ s Golf Association
By MARIKATE BOOK
Out with the old and in with the new
“ The only constant is change”— Heraclitus.
As we say goodbye to our outgoing presidents Amy Day and Lynne McMaster, we say hello to new leadership as we welcome Deb Nemes and Sue Schneider as co-presidents of CWGA. To complete the 2026 Executive Committee, Rita Albrich and Marikate Book will fill the role of co-vice presidents with Lynda Marshall serving as secretary and Debbie Bray continuing as treasurer.
Even though there are many individuals who deserve our gratitude for a job well done this year, our organization would like to offer our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Amy Day and Lynne McMaster along with Diane Meyers, day’ s play / scoring and HC chair, and Patti Book, publicity and secretary, for their extra work on our behalf. There are not enough words to describe the dedication and service they provided to CWGA!
There are no winter doldrums allowed. CWGA has plenty of winter activities as we look forward to the beginning of a new season in April.
Patti Book and Linda Peck have organized Tuesday and Thursday winter golf. Grab your stocking hat and your 32-degree gear and keep your swing from stagnating during the winter months.
Mark your calendar for our three winter
The CWGA Executive Committee poses for a photo. luncheons: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, and March 19. Our winter luncheons allow us to stay connected with friendship, fun and good food as we anxiously await the beginning of the season on April 9.( Extensive maintenance on the course is delaying opening day by a week).
New members are always welcome in our organization. There are applications available in the pro shop and on our CWGA website golfcwga. com. Mary Jane Hunt, our membership committee chair, Maryjanehunt503 @ gmail. com, would be happy to answer any questions you might have about our organization. We ask that new members have an established handicap. If you become a new member to CWGA, our winter luncheons are a good way to get to know some of your fellow golfers.
Make a New Year’ s resolution to improve your golf game. Consider treating yourself to lessons through Charbonneau Golf Club. Kaitlyn Howe is one of our golf pros who maybe can teach“ an old dog a new trick”.
Think about a new regime for boosting physical strength and endurance. Maybe trying a new course or playing with different people would be a good way to begin a new season.
Remember we all want to have fun! Forget the score— enjoy the friendships and fun that is found in golf. Happy New Year, golfers!
Marikate Book and Rita Albrich
Luminescent Strings members Nadia Wilson, Lorea Wilson and Hope Stevens played lovely holiday music at the Dec. 8 brunch.
Women’ s Association
By BEE BENESH
Our next luncheon will be held Jan. 12
As we enter January and a new year, I hope you are enjoying thinking about the events and
BENESH get-togethers of the past holiday month. CWA members and their guests can look back fondly on our holiday brunch. Over 100 ladies gathered on Dec. 8 and, when they arrived at the Dining Room of the Clubhouse, and the space truly looked like a winter wonderland. Our decorating committee, Teena Barnett and Barb Patch, made two styles of lighted blue and silver centerpieces that beautifully enhanced the decorations provided by Charbonneau Country Club. After socializing and enjoying brunch the group was entertained with a performance by Luminescent Strings. One member of the group is the granddaughter of our own Lindy Anderson and the other two are cousins. It was a beautiful hour of holiday music!
We will be having a luncheon on Monday, Jan. 12 catered by It’ s Party Time. Our program that day will be presented by Leah Puhlman from the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association. She will speak on“ The Creaky Gardner – Tools and Tips for Gardening as We Age.” I am sure many of us can relate to this subject! Leah will show us a slide presentation and a display of some of her favorite gardening tools that make gardening chores easier at any age. The cost is $ 32 for members and $ 37 for non-members and the deadline for sign up is noon Tuesday, Jan. 6. The sign-up book and lockbox for payment are both located in the Activity Center Closet.
I want to mention a special program that we will be presenting at the Feb. 9 luncheon. Plan ahead because the deadline to sign up for this is early in the month – Tuesday, Feb. 2. Joan Freed will be presenting“ My Father’ s War Stories.” This is a collection of stories and songs based on her father’ s WWII experiences and it was presented on Veteran’ s Day at Lakewood Theater. It sounds both entertaining and inspirational. We think that this might appeal to some of the men in the community also and they are invited to attend the luncheon at the guest rate of $ 37.