Portland Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority

Paint Night is coming up tomorrow, 5/21, from 6:00 - 8:00 PST! Here's what we're going to paint. Isn't it adorable?! We'll leave it up to you as to what you want to put in the license plate. To RSVP, go here: [[https://forms.gle/9seUqBzmZfyVG6ET6]. Here is the supply list:
Canvas or artist paper: rectangle shape at your size of choice, 11x14, 12x16, 5x7 etc.
Primary colors of acrylic paint – Red, blue, yellow, black and white
3 brushes, one that is flat and squared (called a flat) one that is rounded on the top (called a filbert) and a smaller version of the Flat brush (which is called a bright)
A fine tipped brush or black Sharpie for optional small detail work
A paper plate
A water cup
Some napkins
A piece of chalk

Please join us for a free virtual paint night to kick off the Walk to End Alzheimer's season!

The Sigma Kappa Portland Alumnae chapter is partnering with the Oregon chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and Sarah Van Loan of It's Just Paint for a fun-filled evening. At the end of it you'll have a work of art as a keepsake!

Once you use the QR code or this link https://forms.gle/9seUqBzmZfyVG6ET6 to RSVP, you'll get the Zoom info and a simple paint supply list. And since it's virtual, anyone can attend from anywhere! Hope to see you there!

The Portland Alumnae Group volunteered with Friends of Trees for our day of service. It was a gorgeous day! We got to do a little bird watching with the group, too, which was a fun bonus!

Come Celebrate the New Year with Sigma Kappa at Zoo Lights on January 1!
Fingers crossed we have decent weather as we walk through the Zoo Lights display on Thursday, January 1, at 4:30 PM. Online advanced tickets are required here: [https://shop.oregonzoo.org/.../ccead305-756b-b850-0ad3...](https://shop.oregonzoo.org/.../ccead305-756b-b850-0ad3...). Please be sure to select 1/1 at 4:30.
Invite friends and family and please be sure to RSVP to [email protected] by 12/31, so we know who to expect. Be sure that you purchase your tickets before you respond, just in case they are sold out.
For any questions or day-of communication, please contact Karen Greene at 503-810-1347. We will meet at the entrance at 4:20.
Hope to see you there!
Sigma Kappa PAC

Okay, all you Sigma Kappa Upsilon and Alpha Phi chapter alum members, let's help our ladies win a free brunch!

Happy Founders Day! Today marks the first day of 1874 Minutes of Giving. If you'd like more information on ways to give, click here: https://give.sigmakappa.org/CSiDonate/Dashboard.aspx

Sigma Kappa Online Giving Donate now to the Sigma Kappa Foundation!

Join us for a casual gathering to celebrate our sorority's Founders Day on Sunday, November 9, 1:00pm, at Oswego Grill in Lake Oswego (7 Centerpointe Drive).

We'll have a no host lunch and a short ceremony, while we catch up and discuss some programming ideas for next year. Click on the link below to RSVP!

Also, this is the time of year that we give alums the opportunity to make a donation to the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Donations to the Sigma Kappa Foundation primarily fund member support, including leadership development, scholarships, and mental health programs.

Funds are also allocated to the sorority's philanthropies, such as Alzheimer's disease research and services and grants to the Maine Seacoast Mission. If you can't make the lunch, but still want to make a tax-deductible donation, you can do so here: https://www.sigmakappa.org/foundation/giving.

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The Sigma Kappa Portland Alumnae Chapter is participating in the Portland Walk to End Alzhemers's on Saturday, October 11th! Join our team today!

Come hike with us on Saturday, 7/19, at Silver Falls State Park, followed by lunch (restaurant tbd).

We'll meet at the South Falls Lodge and Cafe at 9:30 a.m. and hike along the 2.6 mile Maple Ridge Loop, which includes two waterfalls. There is a $5 day use fee that can be purchased on site. Please RSVP using the link below by Friday, 7/18, so we know how many to expect.

If you have any questions, or are interested in carpooling, please text or call Karen Greene at 503.810.1347.

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Saturday 6/21, 6:30 p.m. – Join us for a unique way to exercise and have a laughter-filled time at Recoil Bungee Fitness, 17030 SE 1st Street, Suite 101, Vancouver, WA 98684, at 6:30 p.m.

This is a super fun way to get some exercise while having a blast and laughing the whole way through. Cost is $25 for 90 minutes. This is a beginner’s class and includes full instruction and safety guidance. To see what it’s all about, go to
https://recoilgym.com


Reservations are capped at 14 participants, so RSVP here as soon as possible: https://www.evite.com/event/023DSUQZOFTMQQ6WSEPQG53VQ3I3MA

This event is also an opportunity to participate in our Alzheimer’s Association “The Longest Day” fundraiser. The normal cost of the class is $30 per person, so we encourage people to donate the extra $5 to our event. You can donate at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/2b6ezsmb


Even if you can’t participate, we’d appreciate any donations!

For any questions leading up to this event, please contact Karen Greene at 503.810.1347. On the day of the event, our contact person will be Jennifer Rhodes at 360.773.5526.