The next CHOA board meeting will take place on November 8th from 2:30 to 4:30 in Rec Hall C. An agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting. All residents are welcome to attend.

Volunteers will be collecting donations for the Wilsonville Food Bank on Wednesday, September 27, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM in the Activity Center.

The items most in need this month are:

• Hearty Soups
• Cereal
• Baked beans or similar
• Diapers for children – sizes 5, 6, and 7
• As always, any contribution in kind or funds (checks, cash or gift cards) is greatly appreciated.

We are also offering a pick-up service within these hours. For those interested please contact Dave Olson at his e-mail: daveolson613@gmail.com no later than Monday, September 25^th.

Let us not forget that “one can or item” times each and every one of us in Charbonneau makes for a big difference.

Thank you for your kind generosity!

Hello CHOA Residents,

It is almost time for the annual Great Shake Out. This year it will be held on Thursday, September 14 at 6:14 PM.

One of your neighborhood Captains will be stopping by with a flyer explaining  what to do during and after the drill.  They will also leave a HELP/OK sign for you to post in a place that can be easily seen from the street.

Many of the CHOA neighborhoods gather after the drill to share some time together.

There will be drawing for a great raffle prize. So bring your raffle ticket with you to the gathering.

We need to be prepared before a disaster strikes!

Marilyn Ellwood, CHOA Key Captain

To: Charbonneau friends

As you know, once again, Charbonneau Niners are sponsoring the Pink Ball golf tournament to support Cancer Research at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute on Tuesday, September 12th. 

18 years ago, Charbonneau Women’s Niners Golf decided to make a difference in the fight against cancer with the Pink Ball Golf Tournament.  To this day they have raised nearly $800,000 for the Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and prior to 2014, to Susan G Komen and the American Cancer Society.

OHSU Knight foundation has made huge strides in early cancer detection.  Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) researchers have devised an accurate and novel way to test blood to see if a pre-cancerous condition is escalating to outright cancer—potentially enabling treatment early in tumor development when cancer is more likely to be curable.  They are evaluating a multi-cancer early detection test that can detect 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw and have expanded their studies across Oregon with other health institutions.  As well, they have more ongoing research into other cancers including research into pancreatic cancer.

This year OHSU will debut their new Information Van traveling the country – talk with the experts and pick up valuable information.

So, how can you help? We are hoping you will join us in this worthwhile cause by participating as a sponsor at one of our four levels and/or making a donation.  All donations will be acknowledged by OHSU for Tax purposes. For questions on Sponsorship Levels contact Brenda Gardiner at 503-539-8280.   

For all donations, please make your check payable to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and place it in the Niner’s box in the pro-shop, or mail it to:  Brenda Gardiner, 7675 SW Fairway Drive, Wilsonville, OR  97070.

EXCITING NEWS! This year, the Pink Ball Committee is opening up the Silent Auction for the Charbonneau community on Monday, September 11^th from 4-7 p.m. in the Clubhouse.  For non-golfers and those not able to play, this is an opportunity to view and bid on 80 baskets!  You can place a bid and return on Tuesday to see how you did and/or increase you bid.  Join us back in the clubhouse on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Questions?  Call Mary Fieweger 503-519-4388 or email maryfieweger4@gmail.com 

Thank you. 

Come join in all the fabulous festivities, this Saturday, August 12th from 4pm-7pm. Come and enjoy all the amazing food options will we have waiting for you! Please BYOB. See you all this Saturday.

Please note that the number we first sent out was incorrect. Charbonneau Safety’s phone number is 503-505-3327. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The July 14 CHOA board meeting is cancelled.  The board is trying this year to meet just once every two months in order to give committees more time to do their work.  In lieu of the meeting, board President, Randy Hitz, and Property Manager, Steve Chinn, will be available on June 14 at 3:00 PM in Rec Hall C to talk with residents and address any questions they have.

Congratulations to our new Board Members: Marilyn Ellwood, Mary Fieweger & Shirley Hoem. Welcome to the CHOA team.