SR Women's Organization (SRWO)
Overview
The Stratton Ridge Community is fortunate to have a vibrant and active women’s organization. The Stratton Ridge Women’s Organization (SRWO) is a fully operational social group and consists of a community of women who plan FUN! activities, hold monthly meetings, and sponsor special interest groups.
SRWO 2022-2023
Welcome to the SRWO 2022-2023 season! Please find all current information for SRWO on this web page.
Content Links:
- Co-Presidents
- Becca Winegar, Carol Deering
- Newsletter Secretary
- Beth Hathaway
- Technology Secretary
- Lark King
- Directory and Membership
- Catriona (Cat) Sutter
- Treasurer
- Lu Kroeger
- Recording Secretary
- Megan Fry
- Hospitality
- Tracy Gonzales
- Sunshine and Welcome
- Hila Kesos and Jenna Harris
Should be here soon!
SRWO offers a great introduction to the women and families of this wonderful community. SRWO welcomes ladies new to Stratton Ridge and current and past residents. The monthly meetings and Special Interest Groups provide many ways to socialize, get to know each other and form lasting friendships among its members and neighbors.
If you would like to join please contact Directory/Membership Catriona Sutter
and fill out the New Speedy Online "Cognito" Form and Follow Instructions 2022-2023 Online Information Form
SRWO member benefits include:
- NEW FRIENDS!!! OLD FRIENDS!!!
- Fun Social Events and Meet Ups!
- A great directory that includes the following:
- A neighborhood map
- Addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, spouse’s name, and children’s names/ages of other members
- A list of businesses owned and operated by Stratton Ridge residents
- A register of enterprising neighborhood youths willing to walk the dog, baby-sit the children, house sit, take care of plants, shovel snow, mow lawns, etc.
- A directory of member-recommended services ranging from animal boarding to window treatments.
Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday evening of the month from September through May at a member’s home. Meetings include social events, local business speakers, Christmas gift exchange, a spring couples party and other activities.
Join the SRWO to receive the monthly newsletter and get all the info on the monthly happenings in the neighborhood. Also look for the signs at the ends of the streets advertising the time and place for each monthly meeting.
SRWO 2022-2023 Meetings:
Friday May 6th is the Couples Party !!!! Cinco de Disco!
The planning committee is is hard at work and will be sending out additional information soon! Thank you to Hila for volunteering to host. This is going to be fun!!
At a glance:
| Meeting Date | Activity | Home |
| October 6 | Stemless Wine Craft | Becca Winegar |
| November 3 | Bread Making | Hila Kesos |
| December 1 | Gift Exchange | Jessica Alexander |
| January 5 | Fondue Night | Sue Kwilman |
| February 9 | Cooking Demonstration | Terry Mason |
| March 2 | Self Care | Lauren Whitsitt |
| April 6 | Game Night | TBD - Volunteer to Have a Meeting! |
| May 6 |
Spring Fling - Couples Party
Party Theme is "Cinco de Disco"
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Hila Kesos - Watch Email for Info on the Disco Party!
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SRWO special interest groups cater to the needs of all. Have an idea for a group? Let us know about it! These groups change over time, but there have been groups focused on gardening, roller blading, lunch outings, golf, investment clubs, book clubs, gourmet groups and much more.
May 2023 Calendar:
| Group | Meeting Date | Details |
| Artsy Fartsy | May 18 | Visit to Cherokee Ranch and High Tea. Gloria will contact members of the group as details emerge. (Gloria - 303-263-6733) |
| Book Club | May 9, 7PM |
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Host is Elaine Christensen and Moderator is Julie Ort.
Please look for the Evite or contact Rhonda Mills if you would like to be included in the discussion/book club.
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| Brewsters | June TBD |
We will have another meet up in June.
Contact Beth Hathaway to be in the know or watch your email and newsletter for future events.
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| Bunco | Wednesday, April 26 7PM |
Bunco will meet in April at Sue Kwilman's house.
Please RSVP to Sharon Maiser 303-808-5667 by April 21st.
This is the last Bunco for the year.
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| Co-ed Cards/Games | Saturday, May 20 at 7PM | Need a hostess; please contact Lu Kroger.720 233 6113 |
| Crafty Gals | Tuesday, May 16 at 7PM |
Group will meet at Rose Stoor's house. 8707 Westwind Ln
RSVP to Carol Lens 720 202 0913 (Text or email cjicklens@mac.com)
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| Java Jabbers | TBD |
Carol will contact the group as details emerge.
Carol Deering 720 560 3583
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| Lunch Bunch | April 25, 11:30 AM |
Cranelli's Italian Restaurant 10047 Park Meadows Drive.
Please RSVP to Carol Deering (720 560 3583) by Friday, April 21.
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| Mom's Group | TBD | Stay Tuned for Details or contact Hila Kesos (720 299 9964) if you would like to be included in the group gatherings. |
| Tipsy Tarts |
Wednesday,
May 10,
5 PM
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Tipsy Tarts will meet May 10 at 5 p.m., location TBD |
The following info is for the 2022-2023 Special Interest Groups and who to contact if you would like to be included in the group activities. Need more info? Click the Directory Page link for the group.
| Group Name | Chair Person Contact | Detailed Group Information |
| Artsy Fartsy |
303 263 6733
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Artsy Fartsy Directory Page |
| Book Club |
303 618 0312
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Book Club Directory Page |
| Brewsters |
720 346 8252
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Brewsters Directory Page |
| Bunco |
303 808 5667
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Bunco Directory Page |
| Coed Cards and Games |
720 233 6113
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Cards and Games Directory Page |
| Crafty Gals |
720 202 0913
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Crafty Gals Directory Page |
| Java Jabbers |
720 560 3583
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Java Jabbers Directory Page |
| Out to Lunch Bunch | Carol Deering | Out to Lunch Bunch Directory Page |
| Mom's Group |
720 299 9964
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Mom's Group Directory Page |
| Tipsy Tarts |
405 361 2886
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Tipsy Tarts Directory Page |
- Adopt-a-Family: Supports a needy family at Christmas with gifts, clothing, household items, food, etc.
- Neighborhood Welcoming: Welcomes new residents to Stratton Ridge with a gift and community information
- Sunshine: Delivers a card/gifts and offers assistance for births, deaths or tragic events that happen to Stratton Ridge families
We keep an ongoing archive of all the newsletters, meeting minutes, Directory for each year, and the directory files.
Notice: Due to security reasons, at this time only admin users can access the SRWO folders. If you need assistance finding something please contact Lark King.
To find out more about the Stratton Ridge Women’s Organization please email Lark King Contact Us
We also have a private group Facebook page. Search for group "SRWO - Stratton Ridge Women's Organization" and request access.
This section has more detailed descriptions for each of the current groups for 2022-23.
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Books we are reading this year:
Hi Ladies - we have a few openings for Hosts and moderator. Please see RED below and contact Rhonda if you would like to volunteer.
| Date | Book | Author | Moderator | Hostess |
| 9/12/2022 | The Historian | Susan | ||
| 10/11/2022 | 100 Years of Solitude | Gabriel Garcia Marquez | Leslie | Elaine |
| 11/8/2022 | Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall | Anderson Cooper | Cat | Tere |
| 12/13/2022 | ||||
| 1/10/2023 | American Dirt | Jeanine Cummins | Cindy Hagan | Carol Lens |
| 2/15/2023 | Breathing Lessons | Anne Tyler | Lori Frank | |
| 3/14/2023 | Klara and the Sun | Kzuo Ishigura | Lark King | Lark King |
| 4/11/2023 | Cowboys Are My Weakness | P. Houston | Carol Lens | Nicole |
| 5/9/2023 | The Lincoln Hwy | Amor Towels | Julie Ort | Elaine |
| 6/13/2023 | Book Selection | Rhonda | Rhonda | |
| 9/12/2023 | Pachinko | Min Jin Lee | ||
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