Seniors Surprise Safari

37 seniors enjoyed the Secret Safari to the Tumalo Lavender Farm owned and operated by Eastmonters, Gordon and Judy Knight. They walked through the fields and the green houses and several made purchases of lavender products the Knights make from the blossoms. Lunch found the group in downtown Sisters, free to shop and then eat lunch at any of the many restaurants and cafes. Nearly all toured Beecham’s Clock Shop and several heard the owner describe how he makes world-class clocks of various sizes and types. Also of interest were The Stitchin’ Post Quilt Shop, Sisters’ Drug and Gift Shop, Ali’s Ice Cream Store, and The Jewel, a most unusual jewelry store which carries fossils, various crystals and extensive one-of-a-kind jewelry creations. Many expressed their appreciation for the tour and all enjoyed the wonderful weather.

Senior Stroll

On a beautiful and warm Thursday, 11 Eastmont seniors visited the Newberry Caldera south of Bend. They climbed the obsidian flow, enjoying the outstanding views of gleaming black rock, enhanced with a small lake at the foot of the climb. We then drove to Paulina Lake where many walked on the lakeside trail and then shared a picnic. The third activity involved a short stroll to Paulina Falls, another scenic wonder in this arena of memorable natural beauty. Of course we once again stopped at Bend’s D.Q. on the way back to church. The fellowship among our strollers enriches us all.

Beauty and the Butte, Benham & Banana Splits

June’s Senior Stroll was an excursion south of Bend to Lava Butte Visitor’s Center, where we drove to the top of Lava Butte, toured the newly refurbished Center and then drove to the Deschutes River where nearly all walked downstream to Benham Falls where they ate their lunch. Of course, we stopped at the DQ on the way back to church. A total of 13 went and enjoyed the ideal weather and the singular beauty of Central Oregon’s Lava Lands. The Deschutes was running high, making the falls all the more spectacular.

Seniors Storm Seattle

Thursday, June 11th, 25 Seniors made the trip to Seattle, WA. to see the musical, “Generations,” written and directed by Daniel Perrin, son of Dick and Evelyn. It tells the story of a Jewish man’s struggle to accept his relationship with his well-loved father and then find his own belief in God. On Friday, many chose to ride the Monorail from Seattle Center to Westlake Center and eat lunch together at The Cheesecake Factory. 15 then attended the afternoon presentation of “Under the Sea” in 3D at the Imax Theater. Dinner was at The Crabcracker Restaurant in Kirkland after which we drove north on 405 to Bothell where we viewed the musical at Cedar Park Church. Many expressed their appreciation of all they experienced during the excursion.