DATE

October 21, 2025

SPEAKER

Rika Ayotte

Executive Director, Deschutes Land Trust

TOPIC

Land and water conservation in Central Oregon

November 18, 2025

Tom O’Shea 

Sunriver: past, present, future 

Tom will guide us through Sunriver’s fascinating story - from its original vision as either a resort or a planned community, to current questions about Caldera expansion, golf course development and the evolving relationship between the resort and the business park.

January 20, 2026

Karen Rush, PhD

Executive Director Elementary Programs/Director of Educational Technology – Bend-La Pine Schools

Managing the rapidly evolving AI landscape in our schools (and in our personal lives).  

AI policy that promotes appropriate use of artificial intelligence.

February 17, 2026

Tammy Bull, MD

Dr. Bull, an obstetrician-gynecologist who has practiced in Bend for more than 20 years, will share insights, address common concerns and highlight strategies for post-menopausal wellness. 

March 17, 2026

Shawn Springer

Amateur wine maker and former chair of the Seattle Wine Society 

The language of wine tasting 101

As an amateur winemaker and former chair of the Seattle Wine Society, Shawn will introduce the basics of wine tasting, helping us learn the language and skills to better appreciate and describe every glass.

April 21, 2026

Annual Members Meeting and Giving Luncheon 

All members are encouraged to attend the SRWC Annual Meeting prior to lunch. SRWC

President Brigitte Bourret  will present “A Year in Review” and the Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers and board members for 2025-2026 for approval by the membership. There is no cost for attending the annual meeting however we request members register in advance so that we will have adequate seating available.

There will be an opportunity to visit with community grant recipients and SRWC members in between the Annual Meeting and the beginning of the luncheon

May 19, 2026

Volunteer Appreciation

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