Call for New Member Ambassadors
Imagine walking into a room of over 100 people and not knowing a single person. It sounds a little daunting! That is currently what happens when a new member attends […]
On the Right Path
By Greg Risling Take one look at Denae Prosser’s artwork and you can feel the warmth, exuberance and joy jumping off the canvas. You might not be familiar with this […]
Presidents’ Message
by Carolyn Christian Welcome to the start of what promises to be a great year for our organization. As we enter our 49th year as an organization, we should be […]
Members Jingle the Night Away
The Holiday Dinner Dance has been an OCWS tradition for decades. It is one of the few events where our members can dress in semi-formal attire and enjoy a gourmet […]
Taking the guesswork out of orange wine
The Must is Orange! The white grape juice or must, just pressed, with skins, stems and seeds included is “orange?’ What’s that all about? Someone is making orange wine? What […]
Ringing in the New Year
By Greg Risling There is no question when New Year’s Eve rolls around, there is an abundance of festivities for you to choose. But what you might not know is […]
Presidents’ Message
by Carolyn Christian “Good company, good wine, good welcome can make good people…” William Shakespeare, Henry VIII It is hard to believe that December is upon us, and the cycle […]
End of the Year Giving
Just a friendly reminder that the OCWS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and contributions to our scholarship fund are tax deductible (but please check with your tax expert). It is not […]
Wine Wisdom: Spain’s Rioja Wine y un poco de su historia (and a little of its story)
“Sharing a glass of wine with others is like sharing a piece of your life with others.” -Quote from film Rioja: The Land of a Thousand Wines- Have you ever […]
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