October 13, 2026
Brushstrokes and Beautiful Words
with
Bernice Hancock
It was a cool, rainy Tuesday as we gathered to hear Bernice Hancock present her paintings, stories, poems, and history of the meaning behind the paintings,
Bernice brought her most recently completed work so that we could see the beauty of the colors used in her paintings. Nothing can compete with the naked eye for the actual colors scheme the artist wants to convey.
Bernice's presentation included the size of each painting, how the painting was mounted and framed,
a poem, where the painting resides, etc.
Bernice, Ardis Jensen, and Evelyn Grey took turns providing detailed information about each painting.
A very small sampling of Bernice's presentation
Favorite Things
"Aspens, wildflowers, a meadow in the spring
The wonder of butterfly wings."
The little red haired girl in the doorway of the painting inspired the title.
Oh Bird
The bird is this painting is a special bird that was an image in Bernice's mind. A new species, if you will.
Bernice pictured with her 2 daughters and son-in-law.
Cute fall decorations adorned the tables and were used as centerpieces for each table.
Winners of the canvas print of Christ were:
Mary Jo Snyder
Michelle Olson
Roma Beecroft
with visiting guest Chesney Anderson (my granddaughter)
Julie Johnson
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Lunch was a delicious selection of soups and homemade rolls with sweet breads and cookies for dessert.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
by Julie Johnson
Whole roasted chicken
1 med onion
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbs olive oil
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn
2 32 oz cartons chicken broth
Cut/tear meat of chicken from bones (omit skin)
Saute onion, garlic, celery, carrots in oil
Then add:
chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, corn
Bring to boil, add a dash of sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
To serve:
Top with sliced avocado, tortillas chips or strips
shredded cheese
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Here is the recipe for Sherril Rasmussen's
Shrimp Bisque
We appreciate our Relief Society Activities committee and their efforts to make each activity beautiful, thoughtful, and delicious!
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Other announcements
Creche reminder-
Everyone is invited to the
SunRiver Community Creche Celebration!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4461 Country Club Drive
December 2-3, 2026 3 pm-6 pm
December 4, 2026 3 pm- 5 pm
Live music daily at 4 pm.
Canned food donations for Switch point are appreciated
Creche setup Tuesday, December 1, 9 am-1 pm
Plan to share your Nativities with us.
Invite your neighbors, family and friends to join our celebration.
Welcome our Jewish friends and view incredible Menorahs!
Our next activity will be making these cute gnomes.
The cost is $5.
Please give your money to Deb Luke.
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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox
If you are looking for an opportunity to donate to a child this Christmas this would be a great one!
By: Connie Beecroft
