The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman
The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman By Ed Ryan The Grouper Gazette recently chatted with Martha Sielman, Executive Director of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), to explore her journey with the organization and her passion for quilting as an art form. With over 20 years at the helm, Martha shared insights […]
How Walking With The AVA Transformed My Life
How Walking With The AVA Transformed My Life “Walking for friendship has been just as integral to my health as walking for fitness.” Pat Jewett, Grouper Social Ambassador By Pat Jewett I’ve always enjoyed walking, hiking and backpacking, but it wasn’t until I became involved with the American Volksport Association (AVA, or America’s Walking […]
ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge
ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge “The ability to connect through cards allows really different types of people to be friends because they play bridge.” Bronia Jenkins, Executive Director of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) By Ed Ryan Certain love stories unexpectedly stick to you, capturing your attention and making you […]
How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups
How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups Pat’s street in Oregon: “The allure of a sidewalk that draws me to explore it.” Portland, Oregon By Pat Jewett In 2023, a friend mentioned she didn’t know how to join a walking group, which was a wakeup call for me. I have a walking website, www.allthingswalking.com, […]
Strider of the Month: Pat Jewett
Strider of the Month: Pat Jewett Interview by Ed Ryan Pat JewettGrouper Social AmbassadorPortland, Oregon Pat is arranging walks for walkers in the Portland, Oregon area. If you live in Portland and want to walk in a group and do some exploring, please contact Pat at scoutpjwriter@gmail.com. What initially drew you to walking as a […]
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk”
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk” Dr David Sabgir walks his dog Mudge as he talks with nine year old Sophia Sturiano during the “Walk with a Doc” program at High Banks Metro Park on Saturday April 23. Photo by Lorrie Cecil/ ThisWeek Community News Interview by Ed Ryan In […]
A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen
A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen “You learn to realize that life is very precious, very short. Life is enhanced through the relationships you have with people around you. I’m doing my best to take these lessons and embed them within Naples Pickleball Center and the staff we are so blessed to have.” […]
Social Fitness Testimonial with Shari Joyce, Grouper Social Fitness Ambassador
And I’ve made new friends! By Shari JoyceGrouper Social Ambassador As a single mom, raising my two amazing children was occasionally difficult. We made it through the teenage years and my children grew up and had children of their own. Due to unfortunate circumstances, my daughter faced difficult and unexpected challenges four years ago, and […]