Resident appointed as St. Charles Foundation’s philanthropy officer St. Charles Foundation, the fund raising affiliate of St. Charles Health System, announced the appointment of Cora Gangware as philanthropy officer in April. Pr e v i o u s l y t h e Foundation’s grant manager, Gangware’s new responsibilities will include cultivating relationships with individuals seeking to enhance care at St. Charles through philanthropy. Gangware and her husband, Steve Ashton, have owned a Sunriver home since 1993 and became full time residents in 1998. For years, Gangware served on the board of Sunriver Women’s Club, the Care for Kids Foundation and Recreation Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association. She is currently a member of the Sunriver Anglers Club.
St. Charles Foundation exists to improve the health of those served at St. Charles in a spirit of love and compassion. Celebrating 25 years of service, the foundation has raised more than $31 million to help with capital projects such as adding a new wing to the Bend campus to house the Heart and Cancer Centers, remodeling the Redmond hospital, purchasing state of the art medical technology, adding a leading edge neonatal intensive care unit and providing countless gifts to hospital programs to advance patient care and comfort. Gangware can be reached at 541-706-6344 or ccgangware@ stcharleshealthcare.org. For info about the foundation, visit www.stcharlesfoundation.org
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Musicians arrive Aug. 9 and depart Aug. 23 for the most part. Some of the short-stay people come for the large productions such as the Pops Concert Aug. 10 and Concert I Aug. 17 both in Bend. We do need Bend host families for these two concerts. Come by the office next to the Country Store and Sunriver Books, ask questions and join in the festival family. Or call 541593-1084 or email tickets@ sunrivermusic.org
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fall ill, move to Touchmark to be closer to family or are just unable due to travel plans and visitors. So we hope we have some new host families who would like to enjoy these lively, fun-loving musicians who come into town once a year, perform wonderful music for us, steal our hearts, and leave after closing night, looking forward to next year.
ciation, will offer a stroke education program at the SHARC May 22, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Medical professionals will conduct free blood pressure screenings, stroke risk assessments and blood sugar tests and various health care vendors will offer advice and consultation on health concerns. The program is free and open to the public and held in observance of National Stroke Awareness Month.
Obsidan Hair was named the 2011 Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.
Sunriver area chamber news Business of the Year Obsidian Hair Spa of Sunriver was named the 2011 Business of the Year at the Sunriver Area Chamber’s annual meeting in March. In presenting the award, Robert Bennington, chamber president, lauded the salon for its success in raising more than $7,200 for the local Care and Share food distribution program. Obsidian also urged other Sunriver businesses to participate in its “Holiday Wish” program by accepting cash and food donations and gifts for needy children. Bennington referred to the spa as “the small business with a big heart.” Obsidian Hair Spa is in building 17 in The Village at Sunriver. Sunriver Magazine available The 2012-13 edition of the Sunriver Magazine is hot off the press and being distributed locally and regionally. The 84page visitor guide is being placed in Oregon welcome centers, Portland International and
Redmond airports, chambers and visitor centers statewide, and in most lodging units in Sunriver. Copies of the magazine are available in boxes outside the Country Store IGA, Café Sintra, SHARC and the chamber’s visitor center in building 13 in The Village at Sunriver. The chamber will also mail a copy of the magazine on request. Call 877-593-8149 toll free. Stroke education program St. Charles Health System, in cooperation with the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sunriver Owners Asso-
After hours at the Marketplace The Sunriver Marketplace IGA will host the chamber’s After Hours event May 15, 5-7 p.m. Open to all, join owner John Audia, manager Ted Finch, and their staff in celebrating the grand remodeling of the store on Cottonwood Road . In addition to upgrading the store’s interior, checkout counters have been replaced and a new liquor section has been added. Savor delicious appetizers, beverages, and mingle with friends and business acquaintances. The monthly event is free and open to the public.
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