Twisp Valley Grange

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE FOR TWO GREAT ITEMS (his & hers.......take your pick)

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Tickets

$1.00 each

6 for $5.00

Raffle drawings will be held

at the 100th year celebration

of the Twisp Valley Grange

September 24th

this Quilt is a generous Queen-size

(106” x 106”)

John Deere Socket Set

plus - 15 open end wrenches & A HUGE Crescent Wrench

CALL JUDY BREZINA 997-0775 or WENDY BRADEN 997-9357

to purchase tickets

We will have the quilt and tools on display again at the Saturday Market in Twisp on Labor Day Weekend, but will be happy to sell tickets at any time.

2011 Berry Sale

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Summer is coming and it's Berry Sale time, yay!

Pre order your tasty Washington grown strawberries, raspberries and blueberries before it's too late.

Click here for the link to the Berry Sale Order Form

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EASTER EGG HUNT SCHEDULED FOR 2011

@ PEARRYGIN ST PARK

11 AM - APRIL 23

its a good idea to come a little early so your little ones

don't miss the start of the Egg Hunt

What to bring:

A bucket to collect eggs &

Clothes to keep you warm whatever the weather

Plan to stay for a FREE BBQ following the Egg Hunt

(thanks to the generosity of Bob Ulrich)

Winthrop Kiwanis are once again helping the

Twisp Valley Grange to put on this event.

We appreciate their continued help with photos.

You can bring your own cameras if you wish,

or the Kiwanis will be at the park prepared to

catch kids with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt

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Videos From National Grange

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You can subscribe to get all the Youtube videos from National Grange. This Video below explain how:

Here is an example of what you'll get when you subscibe:

Renting the Grange Hall

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Consider renting our hall for your next big celebration: Wedding Reception, Birthday Party, Company Retreat, Banquet Dinner or whatever you have in mind.

You can either rent the whole building($160/day) or just one of the floors($80/day). Upstairs has a large hardwood floor room with a stage. Downstairs has a commercial kitchen and seating for a 120 meal.

For More information or to make your reservation please call Kim Claussen at (509)997-8050 or Billie Somerville at (509) 997-4841

Our Mission and History

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WHAT IS THE GRANGE?
The Grange is America's oldest farm-based fraternal organization. We are a non-partison, grassroots advocacy group for rural citizens with both legislative programs and community activities such as talent and craft contests, scholarships, youth programs and camps, and much more.
Established in Washington, D.C., in 1867, the National Grange consists of 3,878 Subordinate (local) Granges in 37 states with more than 300,000 members.

GRANGE HISTORY: A RICH HERITAGE
Today's Grange is an organization with solid, time-tested roots. The current strength and effectiveness of the Grange is a logical outgrowth of more than 130 years of unified action. It is one of the nation's oldest and most respected groups.
The Grange, formally known as the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry, was the life-long dream of a pioneer Minnesota farmer, Oliver Hudson Kelley. Besides working on his farm, Kelley was a part-time clerk in the Commissioner of Agriculture's office in Washington, D.C. Prior to the American Civil War he had successfully organized farmers in his community for some cooperative buying and selling projects.

Immediately after the Civil War, Kelley was sent by the commissioner of agriculture on a tour through southern states to determine the level of help needed by farmers in war-devastated areas.

Later, Kelley told the story of how he, as a former New Englander, was refused admittance by a southern farmer because he was a hated "northerner." However, that same farmer recanted and provided Kelley hospitality after he learned they were fellow Masons.

That chance conversation guided Kelley's hopes for a national farm organization toward a fraternal structure. It was his conviction that during the Reconstruction period a group that emphasized fraternal brotherhood and good will would do the most to heal the breach between North and South by uniting all farmers in a common goal of improving their own lives, as well as agriculture's lot.

Upon his return to Washington, D.C., Kelley assembled a small nucleus of friends to help him design and organize the Patrons of Husbandry - the Grange. The National Grange was officially organized Dec. 4, 1867, in a formal session of some of the Grange's so-called "seven founders." The meeting was held in the office of William Saunders, who was an authority on horticultural matters and superintendent of the capital gardens and grounds for the Bureau of Agriculture. Saunders also designed the layout for the Gettysburg National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. At that first meeting, Saunders was elected national master and Kelley was chosen secretary.

Over the past 13 decades the Grange has enjoyed numerous accomplishments. There have been years of explosive growth and some years of decline. But throughout its history the organization has stood for the American farmer and his rural neighbors, fighting for conditions and policies that would benefit this large group of people.

Because of it's life-long commitment to boosting the standard of living for farmers and other rural residents, the Grange has often been the champion for better roads, schools and services by utilities in rural areas. There have been countless instances where the Grange on the state and national levels has entered public debate on numerous issues of importance to many Americans, both rural and urban alike. The Grange has fought for fair and equitable taxation, protection for consumers and producers, even-handed trade laws, honest efforts to develop rural America, and enhancement of provisions that foster positive ethical, social and moral conditions.

The National Grange has its own headquarters in Washington, D.C., the only non-governmental structure in an area of several blocks near the White House. Over the years, the Washington State Grange has had several from its ranks assume offices of importance in the National Grange.

THE GRANGE COMES TO WASHINGTON
There were Granges in Washington Territory long before statehood was gained. In 1873 several were organized in the Walla Walla area, including Waitsburg Grange No. 1 which is still an active Grange. These local ("subordinate") Granges were under the jurisdiction of the Oregon State Grange.

Organization of the Washington State Grange preceded by just two months the admission of Washington Territory to statehood. There was a direct relationship between the two events. The farmers of the territory were deeply troubled by some provisions in the

Birthplace of the Washington State Grange was in Camas, Washington in 1889

proposed state constitution. Their concern resulted in the organization of a number of new subordinate Granges, enabling them to form a state Grange and speak out with a stronger voice.

A lodge room on the upper floor of the Pioneer Store building in La Camas (now Camas) in Clark County was the birthplace of what is now the largest state Grange in the nation. There, on Sept. 10, 1889, delegates and visitors assembled, and the Washington State Grange was organized. During the three-day session, delegates elected and installed officers, conducted other necessary business, and adopted strong resolutions setting forth the farmers' views on the proposed constitution.

The first Grange in Washington state was Waitsburg Grange No. 1, near Walla Walla, organized in 1873. The first Pomona (county-wide) Grange was established in Clark County in 1902.

The Washington State Grange coordinates the activities of the state's 293 subordinate Granges and the 41 Pomona (county and district) Granges. Washington enjoys the distinction of having more Grangers than any other state -- currently approaching 50,000 members.

WHY IS THE GRANGE NEEDED?
The Grange is fulfilling a great need in communities across the state. It is an organization in which men, women and young people assemble for fellowship, discussion and formulation of policies on current issues. The Grange serves as a vehicle for promoting positive changes which help improve the quality of life for all citizens. As an organization that encourages the active participation of each family member, the Grange is strengthening the family structure for its members.

For several decades, sociologists have been alarmed by the growing "civic disengagement" that has resulted in a lack of involvement by Americans in the affairs of their community. The Grange remains as a solid institution to

counter this trend and in many communities the Grange is the only organization which remains. In those neighborhoods, the Grange is a spark plug for keeping the community together by providing social, educational and self-help opportunities.

On the state and national levels, the Grange is continuing its long tradition of advocating for all Americans, especially those under-represented residents of our farms, small towns and rural areas. All too often, political powers from heavily populated urban areas push their agendas and the Grange is frequently the only voice the rural residents have to express their needs. The Grange's philosophy has always been that what is good for America's farms and rural residents is good for the entire nation.

Healthy Steps Exercise Class

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Healthy Steps: Classes in therapeutic exercise, with instructor Nancy Farr. 997-1510 Tuesdays Noon-1pm and 5:30pm-6:30pm

Here's an Article from the Methow Valley News about the class:

By Joyce Campbell

The upbeat exercise class is more than just fitness and fun – just under the participants’ skin, the vessels of their lymph systems are enjoying the ride and helping to improve immune system functioning.

Healthy Steps – the Lebed Method class – begins with slow and gentle deep breathing and a sequence of 10 upper body movements designed to warm-up the upper lymphatic system and prepare the body to benefit from increased lymph flow as the class progresses.

The therapeutic exercise and movement program is designed to improve overall wellness, range-of-motion, balance, strength and endurance, emotional well-being and self-image, according to certified instructor Nancy Farr. People of all ages, regardless of health or ability levels, may benefit, said Farr.

Some take it easy, others push for aerobic conditioning and strength. Upbeat music and enthusiastic coaching keeps everyone moving at their own pace. Healthy Steps is designed to be adaptable to anyone, including those with cancer, lymphedema, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, frozen shoulder or other chronic or debilitating illness.

“I have MS, and it’s important for my body temp to stay low,” said Judy Harvey. “This is exercise that doesn’t raise my body temperature.”

“It’s a good class and good things happen if you come here,” said Diana Hottell, a breast cancer survivor. She learned that just about anybody with any sort of surgery has increased risk of lymph system disruption and lymphedema, fluid retention that causes swelling, usually in a limb.

“It’s a no-brainer. Movement is the only thing that keeps this lymph moving around,” said Hottell. The lymph system has no self-regulation, no pump like the heart. “It is a reminder to breathe deeply. The lungs expand everything in the chest.”

“We are built to be active, but with modern conveniences and still entertainment we are not moving nearly enough, said Jocelyn Murray, RN, who leads a breast cancer support group in Twisp at Room One. “When any of our 600 to 700 lymph nodes are damaged or destroyed they don’t regenerate.”

“It doesn’t matter what health issues there are or aren’t,” said cancer survivor Kathy Williams. She said the class helps her with balance, posture and breathing and carries over into the rest of her day. She enjoys the fun music and camaraderie. “Nancy is so good at reminding the class about relaxing the shoulders and having fun.”

“It’s good for the shoulders and neck where we carry worries,” said line dancer Betty Kikendall. “Movement helps relieve stiffness.”

“Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. The vessels are just under the skin. You don’t have to work hard. Breathe and relax, be mindful of range of motion. Smile, that makes you feel good,” coached Farr over the sounds of Bonnie Raitt’s band.

Farr, a breast cancer survivor, has been teaching two free one-hour classes in the Methow Valley since March under the co-sponsorship of the North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation and the Twisp Valley Grange. “You reduce the chance of cancer re-occurrence by 50 to 60 percent with exercise,” said Farr.

The Healthy Steps Lebed Method was developed by two surgeons – brothers – and their sister, a professional dancer and dance studio instructor. They designed it to help heal their mother of complications from breast cancer surgery and the depression and limited arm mobility that impacted her quality of life. The method was originally offered at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 1980 and now is in more than 700 hospitals plus outpatient facilities, fitness centers and other settings in more than 12 countries.

Healthy Steps meets every Tuesday at the Twisp Valley Grange from noon to 1 p.m. Classes are free, but donations are welcome. A physician’s release form is required for participation. For more information call Nancy Farr at 997-1510.

Contact the Grange

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Email: info@twispgrange.com
Address: 344 W. 2nd Ave., Twisp, WA 98856

(509) 997-0771

For renting the grange please call Kim Claussen at (509) 997-8050 or Billie Somerville at (509) 997-4841 or

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Become a Member

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Members are the life blood of any grange and new member are welcome anytime. Members meet once a month to eat together, socialize, plan events and take care of a little business. We meet for a social hour at 5:30 for a potluck before the meeting that starts at 6:30-- the meetings are held at the hall the 2nd wednesday of every month. You can also call Terry Dixon at 997-7494 for more information.

Events at the Grange

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The Twisp Valley Grange hosts all kinds of events in our grange hall in downtown Twisp, WA. From Square Dancing to Valentine Making Parties to fundraisers for local non-profits to talks by speakers on community based topics to pancake breakfasts and everything in between the Twisp Valley Grange strives to provide good wholesome fun for you and your neighbors. The grange hall can also be reserved for private parties, to rent the grange call Kim Claussen at (509) 997-8050.

Current Calendar of events:

2/7/10 Valentine Making Party
4/3/10 Easter Egg Hunt at Pearrygin Lake State Park in Winthrop

summer Berry Sale

Ongoing:

Every Tuesday: Health Steps Exercise Class
2nd Wednesday of each month: Memebership Meeting and Potluck