The Charbonneau Villager Newspaper 2019 February Villager Newspaper | Page 21

THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 21 February 2019 Activities  
   
      
    Paint & Pour AARP Smart Driver Course Elaine Luneke is offering a “Paint & Pour” with a Valentine theme on Friday, Feb. 1, from 3-5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and Elaine will have all the supplies you need. Charbonneau residents are invited to bring their own wine or soft drinks (some snacks will be provided), and have some fun painting “Valentine Hearts and Cards.” Call the CCC office to sign-up at 503-694-2300. An AARP Smart Driver Course will be held at Charbonneau Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, March 25 and 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. The class is limited to the first 30 to sign up. Those over 55 may qualify for a discount on their automobile insurance. The discount continues for three years for those under 70, two years for those over 70. No driving or final examination is required. This course curriculum is the product of years of research, input from dedicated volunteers, and insight from experts across the transportation and driver safety industries. Register in the CCC office at 503-694-2300 or email [email protected]. The course fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to AARP. The class will be taught by an AARP volunteer. Art for Life Drawing: Knowledge and Skills Kim Boehler has been planning the “Art for Life” program since retiring from teaching and feels excited about creating a small community based on the theme. The first session will be 6 weeks in length and limited to 8 adults. The focus will be on drawing, using various tools, techniques and practices to ensure that each individual feels successful. Every session will be especially appropriate for, but not limited to, anyone lacking confidence with drawing or other related skill. She is also looking forward to having an opportunity for questions and discussions about art related concepts and mysteries. Sessions will begin Thursday, Feb. 21, at 6-7:30 p.m. in the basement art room of Charbonneau Country Club. Kimberly Boehler has a doctorate in education with an emphasis in art education. As an art teacher, she taught all ages including 10 years at Ashland Middle School and 15-plus years combined at Montana State University and Southern Oregon University. Kim lives in Charbonneau. Call Kim Boehler at 406-579-7151 to sign up. Cost for 6 weeks is $65 ($60 + $5 materials) Fourth Friday at Five Social Event Another “Fourth Friday at Five” social event is happening on Friday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. At the event, residents will enjoy a light supper from one of our approved caterers. Be sure to bring your own beverage and enjoy the company of your fellow Charbonneau neighbors. If you know someone who has recently moved to Charbonneau, be sure to let them know about this event and how they can buy tickets, which are $5. It would be nice to invite newcomers to sit with you, make them feel welcome and introduce them to others. To attend, you will need to purchase a ticket, which go on sale at 9 a.m. Feb. 1. If you put it off, you risk the chance of the event selling out. Only 150 reservations are available tickets have been known to sell out in one day. As an added plus, CCC board members will be on hand to discuss the latest Charbonneau news and answer any questions you may have. Tickets for the March “Fourth Friday at Five” event will go on sale on March 1. Charbonneau’s Easter Egg Hunt Happens April 20 Save the Date! Charbonneau residents are invited to register their children or grandchildren (ages 1-6), to participate in the FREE Charbonneau Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 20, outside, behind the Country Club. Be sure the children dress for the weather and arrive in time to greet the Easter Bunny who will arrive at 9:30 a.m. for some photo opportunities. Tutu the Clown will greet the children and conduct some pre-hunt activities. At 9:55 a.m., the Easter Bunny and Tutu will lead the children in an Easter Parade and, then, start the hunt promptly at 10 a.m. We will have an Easter basket for each child to use. After the hunt, the children will bring back the basket and we give them a “goodie bag” in return, along with their found eggs. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 13, so the Easter Bunny will know how many eggs to hide. You can register by email at [email protected] or sign-up in the CCC office (we need the name and age of each child). Travel to the Islands of New England Discover the natural beauty that lies along the shores of New England. Come to know its coastal charm, friendly people and fresh-from- the-sea cuisine. Highlights include: Providence, Newport, Boston, Cranberry Bog, Plimoth Plantation, Cape Code, Martha’s Vineyard, Lobster Dinner, Provincetown, Choices on Tour, Hyannis and Nantucket. Airfare is included in this Charbonneau group tour that will happen Sept. 5-12, 2019. This will be fun trip to celebrate with couples or, chat it up with some “gal pals” for a fabulous girls getaway. Pick up a brochure in the CCC office for all the details. ■