Spring 2015 Is Here (and Summer 2015 Bookings are Underway)

Hello Friends!

It's time to start booking spring and summer getaways! If you are planning a trip to Sunriver this spring, here are some helpful links to make it easier to plan your trip:

Mt. Bachelor (one of the five deepest snow packs in the USA and kids under 12 ski FREE)

The High Desert Museum is a fun and educational way to spend a day with your family. Click here for upcoming events at the museum.

And they even have something geared for grown ups: 

Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer

When: From January 17, 2015 to May 25, 2015

No Oregon town has more brewpubs per capita than Bend, Oregon, and the Brew Culture: The Craft of Beer exhibit at the High Desert Museum is your chance to party, taste, and enjoy the finest brews from the Oregon area while learning the intricate beer-making process.

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The Sunriver Nature Center is super cool and right in Sunriver!  Click here for the Spring Break 2015 schedule of events.

Classes run Tuesday March 24th, 2015 - Friday March  from 10am - 12pm. Cost: $15 non-members, $13.50 members Class Topics: Tuesday, March 24th - Invertebrate Exploration - Life in a pond! Wednesday, March 25th - Reptibians - The Wild World of Reptiles and Amphibians Thursday, March 26th - Tracking the Wild Beast - Secrets Signs of the Feathered and Furred Friday, March 27th - Owl Puke - Adaptations of our Feathered Friends *****

Sunriver Resort's Fort Funigan also has some fun Spring Break activities planned. Here is a sampling from their website:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
SPRING BREAK BOUNCE | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Come to Fort Funnigan for a day of non-stop bouncing fun! Our staff will gather kids at Fort Funnigan to get ready to take a trip into Bend to spend the afternoon at Bouncing off the Walls. It's a totally Inflatable family fun center. We will be playing right alongside the kids for a day of games and fun! Kids must wear socks to facility. Children must have car seat to bring to Fort Funnigan. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 26
JR. NATURALIST | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Get your hands and boots dirty when you join us for a day exploring our Sunriver surroundings. Search for animal tracks, (make our own) identify bugs and watch for birds of prey and create our own naturalist take home kit. Everyone will learn something new by the end of the day. A special visit from the Sunriver Nature Center will make for even more fun and close up sightings of our native animals.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27
PAJAMA-RAMA | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Join Fort Funnigan for an day full of fun, laughs and pajamas. Come join our staff dressed in your PJ's while we have a day of sundaes at lunch, pillow fights, games and even build your own animal to take home and have sleepovers with forever.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
SUNRIVER SUPERHERO | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Get ready for an adventure of heroic proportions while learning to be a Sunriver Superhero! Our Fort Funnigan heroes get strong and mighty in our super hero strength training, and build super-smarts exploring super power science experiments. Campers design their own super-logos, masks, and more to create the perfect superhero secret identity. Nonstop, action-packed fun for all! (Children are welcome to dress in their favorite Superhero costumes!)

Rates:
Resort Guests $40 | General Public $45
Reservations required. 24-hour cancellation policy. Call 541-593-1000 for reservations.

And if that's not enough, there are other special events such as:

Sage Spring Break Family Night

When: From March 28, 2015 

There will be giant bounce houses, ping pong, foosball, drop-in games with prizes and so much more! All ages welcome with their parents. Pre-registration required by Firday March 27th. Call 541-593-1000 to reserve.

For more fun ideas, visit the Sunriver Resort Website  or the Central Oregon Visitor's Association website. 

There is never enough time to fit in everything you want to do, but no matter what activities you choose, rest assured Sunriver is always amazing!   

Sunriver Holiday Happenings 2014

The holidays are in full swing in Sunriver! Here are some recent updates from our Owners' Association that will be of benefit to guests visiting our home over the holidays:

The holiday schedule for SHARC and the Tubing Hill can be located at  www.sunriversharc.com or by calling 541.585.5000. NOTE: When it gets busy, the indoor pool may switch to swim sessions to better accommodate demand. You can use/re-use the SHARC passes that come with our home to access the pool and tubing hill as many times as you can fit into your schedule while you are staying in our home.

SHARC will host a Teen Night on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 8-10 p.m. Teen Nights feature water basketball and water volleyball games in the indoor pool and a hot chocolate bar. $7 for members. $10 general public. Please register in advance by calling 541-585-3147.

This year SHARC will be hosting a "Black Light Blast," on Monday, Dec. 29, 6-8 p.m. on the SHARC tubing hill. This will feature tubing in the dark under black lights. Wear black light reactive colored clothes - whites and neon yellows, oranges and greens. Participants will receive LED flashing necklaces and enjoy music by a DJ and a laser light show on the tubing hill. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for purchase. Space is limited. Advance registration required by calling 541-585-3147. $12 per person, includes tube.

Here are some links that might make it easier to plan your stay:

Holiday Traditions at Sunriver Resort

Area Recreation 

Rental Information for Winter Sports Equipment

Have a wonderful time!

Summer Reservations Underway!

Hi friends,

We are starting to get calls and emails from our annual summer guests. This is one of my favorite parts of renting our Sunriver home--hearing from those of you who come year after year and think of 16 Mt Hood Lane as your very own home away from home. I am so happy that so many families have built traditions in our home. I look forward to sharing many more years of memories with you, and I look forward to the beginning of new traditions for families who schedule their first visit this year!

It's time to start planning for summer!

Holiday Traditions in Sunriver

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is enjoying family time in Sunriver. There are so many events to choose from, including the "Traditions" programs at the Resort, special activities in the Sunriver Village, and activities at SHARC (including the year-round tubing hill!). Here is a link to the Owners' Association's event listing:

http://www.sunriverstyle.com/events.html

We do still have availability for a portion of winter break. Please get in touch if you'd like to book some time in our Sunriver home with your family!

Owners Association Updates for Summer 2013

Hi friends!

The BendBroadband switchover is underway. Periods of cable TV outages may be experienced. If you need support and can't reach us, Tech Support number for Bend Broadband is 541-382-5551.

Sharc has received the following updates since last summer:
. More shade - 5 additional umbrella shades have been added on the sunbathing grass areas.
. Faster food serve - there are now "grab-and-go carts" available to alleviate waiting at the cafe
. More seating for eating - seating has been increased at the cafe patio (8 more tables and 32 chairs)
. More parking - More parking is being added and employees will be using off-site parking to free up additional spaces

Here are a few updates from the Sunriver Owners Association that might be of interest to you as you plan your upcoming visit to Sunriver:

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Saturday, August 3 - Sunriver Quilt Show in The Village at Sunriver, 10 AM-4 PM. Hundreds of hand-crafted quilts on display. Some for sale. Free.

Saturday, August 3 - Twilight Cinema outdoor movie at The Village at Sunriver, "Babe". FREE.

Sunday, August 4 - Festival Faire. An evening fine dining, live music, silent and live auctions in support of the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra and Young Artists Scholarship Program. 4-8:30 PM. Information and registration 541-593-1084, www.sunrivermusic.org

Sunday, August 4 - Turf Tunes featuring Bobby Lindstrom at SHARC. 5-7 PM. FREE. Bring low-profile chairs and blankets. Picnic baskets and coolers allowed. Snacks and beverages for sale as Sunriver Women's Club fundraiser.

Tuesday, August 6 - Twilight Cinema outdoor movie at SHARC amphitheater, "The Lorax". Free. Movie starts at dusk.

Wednesday, August 7 - Pathway Safety Squad. Children ages 4-12 can learn to be an official safety ambassador on Sunriver's pathways. 9:30-10:30 AM at SHARC. Free.

Wednesday, August 7 - Pathway Safety Squad. Children ages 12-16 take a bike trek through Sunriver with SRPD Bike Patrol. 4:30-5:30 PM at SHARC. Free.

Friday, August 9 - Sunriver Field Trip. Meet at SHARC at 8:45 AM for an insider's tour of Sunriver from the comfort of the SROA bus. The 2-hour field trip concludes with a tour of SHARC. Must RSVP by day prior. Call Charanne Graham at 541-593-2411.

Friday, August 9 - Sunriver Art Faire in The Village at Sunriver, 9:30 AM-6 PM. Art demonstrations, live music, food vendors. Free entry.

Friday, August 9 - Sunriver Sidewalk Music Series. Free concert in the Village at Sunriver, 4 PM.

Friday, August 9 - Sunriver Music Festival Pops Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bill Ganz Western Band at Summit High School Auditorium, Bend. Tickets: 541-593-9310 or www.sunrivermusic.org

Saturday, August 10 - Sunriver Art Faire in The Village at Sunriver, 9:30 AM-9:30 PM. Art demonstrations, live music, food vendors. Free entry.

Sunday, August 11 - Sunriver Art Faire in The Village at Sunriver, 9:30 AM-9:30 PM. Art demonstrations, live music, food vendors. FREE entry.

Sunday, August 11 - Turf Tunes with band Parolour in the SHARC Amphitheater, 5-7 PM. Free. Bring low-profile chairs and blankets. Picnic baskets and coolers allowed. Snacks and beverages for sale as Sunriver Women's Club fundraiser.

Saturday, August 11 - Sunriver Music Festival Concert I - Music Moves You. 7:30-9:30 PM, Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Tickets: 541-593-9310, www.sunrivermusicfestival.org

Direct links to Sunriver events and calendars are available here:  
www.sunriverstyle.com/events 
Click here for a link to the calendar of summer 2013 events at the SHARC facility. 

In addition, new links have been added to the panel at the right to help you plan your time in Sunriver. Please let us know if there is additional information that would be helpful and we will add it. Enjoy your vacation!

NOTE: If you are viewing this on your mobile phone, to see/access the helpful links "added to the panel at the right," you will need to click the pull-down arrow at the top right of the screen, then select "Helpful Links" and click "done" OR you will need to select "view full web version" shown at the very bottom of your screen.

Fun Happenings Planned for Spring Break 2013

Greetings Spring Break Visitors: This info was recently sent from the Homeowners' Association: 

SROA Recreation has some great activities planned for SROA members and Sunriver visitors during Spring Break, March 23-31. See page 23 of the March Sunriver Scene (on paper or online) for additional SHARC activities during March.


March 23 -31: Outdoor lazy river and water slides will be open daily, noon to 4pm, weather permitting.

Sunday, March 24: Sunriver Mudslinger,
a family-friendly obstacle course scramble through fields and mud bogs. See www.sunrivermudslinger.com for details.

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED!
Email Emily or give her a call at 541-585-3145.


At SHARC:
Tuesday, March 26: Family Trivia Night, 7pm. $6/person or $20 for family of 4 or more.

Wednesday, March 27:
Good Form Running Clinic presented by FootZone of Bend, 3-4:30pm, free. RSVP by 3/25 to 541-585-3144.
Teens ONLY Swim Night, 8:30-10:30pm, activities include aqua volleyball and basketball, games, fun contests and ice cream sundaes. Outdoor hot tub open. $7 for SROA members with 2013 ID card or Rec Pass holders, $10 general public.

Thursday, March 28: Family Trivia Night, part deux - with all new questions, 7pm, $6/person or $20 for family of 4 or more.

Friday, March 29: Discover SCUBA, 9am-1pm, combined pool/classroom. $75. Register by 3/28; info at 541-585-3146.
Duck Race and Egg Dive registration and duck decorating, 1-4pm

Saturday, March 30: Kids' Egg Dives, 9am. How many eggs you can retrieve off the bottom of the pool?
Duck decorating: 9-10am, Lazy River Duck Race, 11am, kids and adults.
Each event is $10 per person or do both events for $15. Call 541-585-5000 to register or for more information.

SHARC!

The much anticipated SHARC facility had its grand opening Memorial Day weekend, 2012.  I have to say that it surpassed all of our expectations (and our expectations were high!).  The pool facilities are fabulous, the rock walls out front are fun, the new picnic areas are convenient, and the year-round sledding hill was a blast! The outdoor pool even has an adult-only hot tub area! Follow the SHARC links at the right to learn more.  As a reminder, our home comes with complimentary guest passes to the SHARC facility for up to six guests.  Have fun!!

Helpful Pool Info: During high-use times (i.e. school holidays) during the non-summer months  when only the indoor pool is open (i.e. Winter Break, MLK weekend, Spring Break), SHARC uses a "sessions" approach to pool access. Click here to get the current info about session times and access procedures.  The guest passes that come with our home will allow you to access the pool for multiple sessions per day, but as noted in the link above, you will have to exit the pool, and show your existing bracelet to get re-ticketed and re-enter the pool for subsequent sessions.

Helpful Sledding Hill Info: Don't go straight to the sledding hill...Sledding hill passes are obtained by going into the SHARC pool building/facility and showing your guest passes. Once you get your sledding hill ticket secured to your coat, you can proceed to the base of the sledding hill, get in line for a sledding hill tube and have fun!  NOTE: The last time we were in Sunriver, there was also a fair amount of informal sledding going on down the mild slopes surrounding the picnic area that's near the official sledding hill. It was a crazy zig zag of sledders, but fun! (NOTE: You do need your own slider or disc or piece of plastic if you choose this route instead of the official hill!)