Announcements

Habitat Thrift Store Temporary Closure

Sisters Habitat for Humanity will temporarily close the Thrift Store at 211 E. Cascade Ave. from Sunday, January 26 until Monday, February 10, to make store improvements. Storewide inventory-reduction sale is happening now. Donation intake is halted now until Tuesday, February 11. Sisters Habitat appreciates the community's support and regrets the interruption to the public.

Hunter Education Class

Starts February 11, 2025. Register online at odfw.com. For more information call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934.

A Course in Miracles Study Group

Interested in exploring the principles of love, forgiveness, and inner peace? "A Course in Miracles" study group has formed near Sisters, meeting the first Sunday of each month. Contact Steven at 541-668-3834 or [email protected].

Free Lunches for Seniors

For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon offers a fun, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. No reservations needed. No-cost Grab-N-Go lunches take place weekly on Wed. and Thurs., from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.

100 Women Who Care – Sisters

100 Women Who Care – Sisters is accepting membership applications in advance of its January meeting. Applications must be received by Monday, January 20, for those who wish to attend the meeting on Thursday, January 23. "100 Women Who Care-Sisters" is a newly organized group that pools donations to fund local nonprofits nominated by its members. More than $33,000 has been donated since the group's founding. There is no membership fee; the group meets quarterly. For more information, email [email protected] or call/text 541-912-0750.

Living Well With Dementia Sisters Support Groups

Living Well now offers two support groups. A support group for the care partners and family of those diagnosed with some form of dementia meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Sisters Senior Living, 411 E. Carpenter Ln. A support group for the person diagnosed with some form of dementia in the early stages meets the same days and times, also at The Lodge. Info: 541-647-0052.

Weekly Food Pantry

The Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantry Thursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N. Trinity Way. Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-style distribution are available. Info: 541-549-4184.

Happy Trails Horse Rescue Seeks Volunteers

Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help them help horses? New Volunteer Orientation the first and third Sundays at 10 a.m. or call 541-241-0783 to schedule! Learn more at https://www.happytrailshr.org.

STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients

Help Sisters Country residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters, Redmond, and Bend. Attend a free two-hour training. Emails from STARS dispatchers allow you to accept dates and times that work for your schedule, and a mileage reimbursement is included. Learn more at http://www.starsride.org and volunteer to keep Sisters healthy one ride at a time.

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget.

Sisters Caregiver Support

A facilitated support group for caregivers of those with chronic or life-shortening diseases meets 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Sisters Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration, 121 Brooks Camp Rd. For more information, please call 503-616-8712.

Free Weekly Meal Service

Family Kitchen hosts weekly to-go hot meals on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Visit http://www.FamilyKitchen.org.

Sisters Garden Journal

Sisters Garden Club has Garden Journals that are available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books & The Gallimaufry here in Sisters. The multiyear journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities, plant details, and more. Sales support the Garden Club and other local nonprofits. Get your copy now. They make great gifts. Please call 971-246-0404 to ask questions and find more information.

Pet of the Week: Jimi

STARS Seeks Dispatch Volunteers

While working from home, help STARS transport Sisters Country residents to nonemergency medical appointments. Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-904-5545.