A great time it will be as you create your own "spring basket" of wonderful plants. Andrew May will be the instructor and it will be held at Trenia Funston's greenhouse in Port Angeles. Bring you own gloves. (25 Women)
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Outstanding
Community Service Hero Recognized
Liz Zenonian Waud, Executive Director of Operation Uplift was recognized as
an Outstanding Community Service Hero at the 25th annual community service
awards luncheon held on April 8, 2005 and hosted by John Brewer, PDN Editor and
Publisher, and the Soroptimist International of Port Angeles noon club.
The Community Service Award honors the "dedication, sacrifice and accomplishments of community leaders and volunteers who have made a difference in Clallam County, who have made our communities a better place by doing extraordinary things for their neighbors, their community or the environment."
"The honorees are role models for all of us, not only because they've aspired and dreamed - but because our local heroes' achievements are within our own reach."
Liz Zenonian-Waud has been the co-director of Operation Uplift, a support group for cancer survivors since 1990. She has applied for and repeatedly received a Susan G. Komen Foundation grant to support the North Olympic Peninsula Outreach Project for Women Cancer Survivors. Liz has organized the local program which is an opportunity for women to get out into the world to do things they had never thought of doing - like biking, kayaking and river rafting, horseback trips, yoga, hanging basket workshops, hiking and fitness classes.
Liz was a tireless leader of the Valley Creek Estuary project for the Soroptimist noon club. She helped organize the project, securing participation by the Port of Port Angeles, the City of Port Angeles and the K-Ply Mill. She applied for and received various grants to help fund the project and participated in and lead other innovative fundraisers until the project was completed.
The Susan G. Komen For the Cure,
Puget Sound Affiliate, has awarded Operation Uplift a grant to fund the 2007
North Olympic Peninsula Outreach Project for women cancer survivors. The
grant provides provides retreats and outdoor activities for all women cancer
survivors and exercise classes and outreach opportunities to women on the
Peninsula who are underserved medically and cannot afford breast cancer
screenings and follow-up care. The 2007 Calendar of Events is shown
below.
Soroptimist International of Port Angeles - Noon Club has selected
Operation Uplift as their "project" for their 2007 Golf Tournament on
June 16, 2007 A dinner and auction will precede the tourny on June
15th. Funds from SIPA money-making projects may be used to support
operation costs for Operation Uplift.
FITNESS EXERCISE and YOGA CLASSES begin in
September. Instructors are all certified and experienced. You will
love these great classes! Open to all women survivors.
ADVENTURES and RETREATS:
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Spring Basket Retreat - May
6, 2007 A great time it will be as you create your own "spring basket" of wonderful plants. Andrew May will be the instructor and it will be held at Trenia Funston's greenhouse in Port Angeles. Bring you own gloves. (25 Women) |
Rafting Trip on the Elwha River - June 2, 2007 10:30 a.m.
What a great adventure as you enjoy the
professionally guided trip down one of our local rivers. Lunch will be
provided. Meet at OU office to car pool. (15 Women)
Bike Ride and Lunch - August 25, 2007 10:00
a.m.
Destination will be disclosed to those participating.
Hike on the
Olympic Peninsula - July 21, 2007 10:a.m.
Our leaders are great and very experienced. A great way to spend the day
with other survivors! This is an all day adventure ending with dinner.
Healing Journal Writing -
August 4, 2007 9:00 a.m.
This retreat will be held in a special setting and presented by a local
instructor.
Faces Workshop - September
29, 2007
Katy Carlson will present this fun and artsy workshop.
Fall
Fitness Exercise and Yoga Classes begin in September.
Instructors are all certified
and experienced. You will love these great classes! (Open to all
Women Survivors)
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Renewal Retreat" -
October 21 , 2007
Oh, to be
pampered with good food, manicures, relaxation techniques, great massages,
relaxing music and a great program... go ahead, spoil yourself!
(sign up soon as spots for 15 Women for each retreat will go fast.)
Silk Painting - Fall of 2007
Instructor is a local artist. Survivors will take home a silk scarf
designed, painted and signed by themselves to keep or give to a friend or loved
one.
To participate in one or several of these events, contact Liz, the program
Director, as soon as possible. All reservations are first come, first
served, until the activity is full and then a waiting list is established.
You can reserve your spot by:
Email: jlwaud@olypen.com
Phone: 360-912-0030 Leave a message with your
name, date of adventure and your phone number.
Mail: Liz Zenonian-Waud, PO Box 547, Port Angeles, WA
98362
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