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SPEAKER

TOPIC

October 20, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Glenn Voelz

Glenn Voelz is a local author on Oregon history and serves on the board of the Deschutes County Historical Society. As a historian, he will share how an idea put millions of unemployed Americans to work during the depths of the Great Depression and restored our public lands.

November 17, 2026

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Amanda Reill, Reill Coaching

Amanda Reill is an ICF-certified career and life coach based in Bend serving clients all over the world. She is an author published in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur Magazine, and other outlets. She is passionate about helping others find belonging and meaning in life.

January 19, 2027
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Constance Botelho 

Constance Botelho is Central Oregon’s only certified Professional Declutterer™ and the owner of The Avenue, a full-service home organizing company.  For nearly two decades, Constance focused on helping people find or improve their homes - first as a real estate agent, then as a construction project manager - and she noticed that accumulation happens.  Her passion to share the life-changing benefits of living with less is what inspired her to help others make space for possibility.

February 16, 2027
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nola Horton-Jones and Lisa Kyle

Nola Horton-Jones has long had a love of travel, adventure, hiking, and experiencing different cultures. Over the years, she has traveled extensively with her family throughout the United States and to destinations around the world, including Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Portugal, Spain, and Japan.

Lisa Kyle moved to Japan with her parents and younger brother when she was six years old. She grew up in Tokyo, graduating from high school at the American School in Japan, returning to the United States for college. While growing up, Lisa was lucky enough to travel with her parents in Asia and Europe. She loved to explore and learn about different cultures and in recent years, was able to visit such places as Peru, Russia, China, Iceland, Yukon Territory, Alaska and most recently, the southern Japanese island of Shikoku.

Nola and Lisa met about twenty-five years ago when their daughters were in Girl Scouts at Three Rivers School. They began hiking together, climbed South Sister, and planned to walk the Camino de Santiago in 2020, until COVID interfered. In 2024, Lisa read about the Shikoku 88 Temples Pilgrimage and it didn’t take much convincing for the two friends to decide that this would be their next adventure.

Adventures Abroad

Lisa and Nola traveled to the southern Japanese island of Shikoku and embarked on the 88 Temples Pilgrimage, sharing plenty of laughter, unexpected experiences, and memorable moments along the way. The experience only deepened their enthusiasm for meaningful travel, especially journeys that combine physical challenge, history, culture, and a certain amount of unpredictability. This presentation tells the story about their Shikoku adventure.

March 16, 2027
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Molly Denton
  Partners in Care Transitions Coordinator

With a Master’s degree in Education and over 15 years of experience in nonprofit work in Central Oregon, Molly combines a strong background in human services with a compassionate approach to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. Recognized for exceptional work, she is a member of Partners In Care’s Transitions team, who received the Health Heroes Award from Deschutes County in 2023. Molly is passionate about creating a welcoming, safe space for those seeking community connection in our growing Central Oregon region.

On Transitions

Transitions is a no-cost, non-clinical case management program for medically vulnerable individuals with a limited prognosis. Transitions Coordinators are OHA certifiedCommunity Health Workers (CHWs), who help individuals and their families navigate community resources, acting as a liaison, advocate, and providing an extra layer of support.

April 20, 2027

Annual Members Meeting and Celebration of Giving Luncheon 

Presented by SRWC Philanthropy Committee

All members are encouraged to attend the SRWC Annual Meeting before lunch. SRWC Presidents, Wendy Paris and Julie Lawrence, will present “A Year in Review” and the Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers and board members for 20265-2027 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.