Welcome to Sherwood Lorraine Ogles, Claire Mangelson, Leo

Sequim Rocks shares the fun of creativity and discovery
CHRISTINE SPRINGER
INFORMATION COORDINATOR____
Is a rock just a rock, or is it a
potential canvas for something
more? For Sarah Miller, the Facebook page administrator of Sequim
Rocks, rocks are no longer just
objects scattered along the ground.
They are potential masterpieces for
other people to discover and enjoy.
The residents of Sherwood will
be getting a first-hand introduction
to this unique and fun group on
Friday, August 26 at 2:30 p.m. in
the Activity Room. Local Sequim Rocks artists Sarah Miller,
Holly McGuire Butcher, and
Melissa Meredith are coming to
share creative ideas and inspiration
for residents to begin painting their
own unique artistic rocks to place
in the community.
Sequim Rocks began when Sarah and a friend were discussing
other rocks placing groups around
the area. “Wouldn’t it be cool if
there was a Sequim Rocks group,
too?” she says. “A light came on…
and I set up the group (on Facebook).” The groups popularity
grew very quickly, and they are
now approaching 1000 people on
their page. Holly adds, “We are a
local group of an ‘art abandonment’ worldwide movement .”
One of the things Holly enjoys
about the Sequim Rocks project is
the opportunity to build community. She’s joined in with “painting
parties” meeting new people and
gaining new friends. She says, “It
infuses happiness into the artist
who paints and shares.” She hopes
people will find joy and a response
of “this made my day” when people discover the rocks in the com-
munity.
As people discover Sequim
Rocks and become inspired to add
their own creations, Sarah says
“We hope they are motivated to
continue the game of painting, hiding, and finding others.” Sometimes people find another artist’s
rock that they fall in love with to
keep. “We hope they will replace
it with one they’ve painted themselves,” Sarah suggests, and
“fondly remember where they
were when they found their first
rock, and when they hid their first
rock.”
Holly enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for Sequim Rocks with others.
“I hope the residents will enjoy
themselves, relax, experiment,
paint what they love, and share
their hearts and inspiration with
the community,” she says.
Activity Director April Oldfield
is excited about the residents adding their own “Sherwood Rocks”
to this larger group. “Painting is a
therapeutic outlet for creativity,”
she says. “It works the right side of
the brain and promotes relaxation.”
She is looking forward to sharing
the opportunity for the residents to
get out and place their artistic creations for other group enthusiasts to
find, and find painted rocks of
their own. April encourages residents to enjoy the benefits of getting out on the rock adventures.
“Being outside is a part of a
healthy, active lifestyle. We get
Vitamin D from the sun. The exercise of walking around to place
and look for the rocks will burn
calories. It keeps our muscles in
shape which helps with balance,
plus releases good endorphins into
Paint! — The
artist first finds
the right rock to
express the creative vision.
Sarah Miller created a beautiful
Native American
inspired rock,
while
Holly
McGuire Butcher
found a more
whimsical summer flip-flop
design within
the shape of
her rock.
Hide! — The
completed rocks
are placed in the
community.
Find! — Sequim Rocks enthusiast Fionna
Owens discovered this treasure at Port Williams Beach.
the brain for elevated mood and
stress reduction.”
Whether the pleasure of creating
a rock masterpiece or the excitement of finding a unique creation
in the community, April is sure
this activity is going to be great
fun for everyone. People will be
able to find these special rocks
around Sherwood and other senior
friendly places in the community
and encourages Facebook users to
follow
the
adventures
of
“Sherwood Rocks” on Facebook.
Welcome to Sherwood
Lorraine Ogles, Claire Mangelson, Leo Shipley, and Lemuel Finley
We’re glad you’re here!
August 2016
The Sherwood Like to Know
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Sign up at Nurses’ Station for all van outings. Guests are
welcome on any outing as long as all residents are seated first.
Van outings are subject to the weather during the winter.
Navy Band of the Northwest and
Sack Supper — Tuesday, August
2 at 5:15 p.m. Support the troops
and listen to the music of this talented group of sailors as you enjoy
an evening picnic dinner on a
warm, summer evening.
Lake Crescent Lodge and Lunch
— Wednesday, August 10 at 10
a.m. Nestled among the giant fir
and hemlock trees on the shores of
Lake Crescent, you’ll enjoy lunch
at the charming lodge that dates
back to 1916.
“Happiness is” — Wednesday,
August 3 at 2 p.m. Take a tour of
this photographic exhibition at the
Sequim Museum and Arts Center.
Salmon Bake at Carrie Blake
Park — Dine on a smoked Salmon or pulled pork dinner with all
the trimmings. Enjoy a lovely afternoon in the park. This event
helps support Sequim’s Rotary
Club and world-wide charities.
Great
Decisions
Discussion
Group — Friday, August 5 and 19
at 9:30 a.m. Join these lively discussions at the Sequim library as
people from around the community talk about current events:

Friday, August 5 — Climate
Geopolitics: The Road to Paris
and Beyond moderated by Corby Somerville and Bill Manzer.

Friday, August 19 — The United Nations Post 2015 moderated by Mac McDonald.
The background materials for
these discussion topics are available from April in Activities.
Wild Birds Unlimited — Friday,
August 5 at 2:30 p.m. Take the
short trip to Gardener to learn
about the birds of the northwest.
They have a large population of
hummingbirds and so many more
of your favorite feathered friends.
Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry
Festival — Friday, August 5 at
10:00 a.m. Enjoy all things delicious and fun about wild blackberries as you explore our neighboring town of Joyce, Washington.
August 2016
Stardust Big Band and Sack
Supper — Tuesday, August 16 at
5:15 p.m. Playing all your favorites from the Big Band Era, this
popular local band will delight you
with their music as you enjoy your
evening picnic meal at Reuse
Demonstration Park.
Clallam County Fair — Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. Enjoy
the sights, sounds, exhibitions, and
attractions of the annual county
fair.
Sequim Farmers Market — Saturday, August 20 at 1:30 p.m. Locally grown food with many organic options and local crafts on
the Olympic Peninsula and live
music for you to enjoy.
Danny Vernon’s “Illusion of Elvis” — Remember the music of
Elvis Presley as the talented Danny Vernon gives a tribute performance to the King of Rock and
Roll at the 7 Cedars Casino.
Finnriver Farm & Cidery and
Chimacum Café Lunch —
Wednesday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
Finnriver Cidery invites you for a
taste of life on the land. Tour the
farm and try their hard ciders and
fruit wines in the Tasting Room.
After the tour, we’ll stop for a delicious lunch at the Chimacum Café.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Cookout — Thursday, August 25
at 10 a.m. The tantalizing aroma as
lunch is prepared on the grill, the
beautiful sweeping views of the
Olympic Mountains from the saltwater shoreline, this picnic outing
has it all for an amazing summer
afternoon spent outdoors.
Fishing trip to Lake Leland and
picnic lunch — Wednesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. You board the
bus, we’ll take the pole. Cast your
line and try your luck at catching
one of the lake’s Rainbow or
Coastal Cutthroat Trout. We’ll also enjoy a delicious fried chicken
picnic lunch.
Password with Audrey
Guess the word! Here are the clues:
saddle, riding, cowboy, barn…
The answer is horse!
Join in the with this word game that will
have everyone guessing and laughing!
Saturdays, August 6, 13, and 27 at 2 p.m.
in the Kensington Room.
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