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Welcome to the adventurous world of Sisters on the Fly

October/November 2022

Sisters on the Fly, blazing the trail of the largest outdoor women adventure groups and "having more fun than anyone!"

Message from SOTF about CFR

Casting for Recovery

I am always happy to write about and encourage others to learn about Casting for Recovery. This incredibly special organization was founded in 1996 by a breast reconstruction surgeon and a professional fly fisher. Their healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer are provided at no cost to participants. They are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery.

These programs incorporate the gentle motion of fly casting, which can be good physical therapy increasing mobility in the upper body, with the emotional benefits of connecting with nature and bonding with other women on the same journey. Casting for Recovery offers 40+ free retreats across the country, serving more than 700 women each year. A full 70% of those women have never been to a support group. And, CFR has inspired six other countries outside the U.S. to offer similar programs.

Sisters on the Fly has been a major supporter of CFR for the last 15 years. Some of our members have been instructors on these retreats and others have been participants. It’s all about supporting women facing a difficult diagnosis and recovery path. If you, or someone you know or love, find themselves needing support and encouragement while on a path to recovery suggest they go to https://castingforrecovery.org for more information on how to participate in a retreat.

Sister of the Month

I am a domestic abuse survivor now a breast cancer survivor. I had a sunburn on my chest, and I found a lump on my breastbone. I was immediately scheduled for a mammogram and ultrasound. I had already been reading up on it so when the radiologist kept going over the spot and noted the star pattern, I knew. I got the call I had been dreading. I was stage 1 Grade 3 breast cancer; it was 80% aggressive and they needed to do surgery ASAP. In the 2 weeks, one of the tumors had grown from twelve millimeters to eighteen.

Everything happened so fast.

They put in my chemo port, I cried because I didn’t know it was going directly into my heart. My poor heart had been broken enough that year.

I started chemo on what would have been my 12th wedding anniversary. So here I am going thru a heart-wrenching divorce, coping with years of domestic abuse, and facing cancer.

While I was in the chair for my very first chemo, I received a call from a company I had wanted to work for. I said yes, when do I start? He said tomorrow. I said I will be there. I put on my lipstick, and I started my new job.

I began to lose my hair. Every stroke of the brush was full, and my pillow was covered in multiple strands each morning. Oddly, I never cried but would hold my breath until I covered my balding head. I went thru 6 months of extraordinarily strong chemo. In October I wore my Wonder Woman costume and passed out pink bracelets to patients and firefighters, it made me feel good to cheer up other people.

As sick as I was, I always had the need to help others.

I was inspired to motivate others because I know how it feels to be stifled and belittled and made to feel that you are worthless. I know what the ravages of cancer and the treatment has on a body. On my journey, I am learning that I have value and much to contribute to our community. I wanted to encourage other domestic abuse and cancer survivors that an entire world exists for them. With Sisters on the Fly, I found, we give each other confidence to try things we may not have had the courage to do.

I love Sisters on the Fly because every person in it can teach us something. We all have worth, we all have value.

Katherine Herrin-Keith
#17868

Information..Did you know?

Breast cancer can’t usually be prevented, but you can take three important steps to help detect it earlier. The free resource, 3 Steps to Early Detection, can increase your chance of finding breast cancer before it spreads

*For more information visit the NBCF https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam

Events for October/November

Viva Villanueva-NM
Afternoon Cozy Campfire-BC_Can
Unfunished Objects VA
Wagons Ho-CA
Boots, Boats-Silver Lake Campground-FL
Circle Your Wagon-AR
Buffalo Gals Promenade-TX
Hello Vegas-NV
Sister Corp Anniversary-TX
NE Thanksgiving-ME
Chocolate Walk-IN
Dancin' Queen Quilters-WA
Mermaids and Manatees-FL
Autumn Hues-SC
Lunch and Candy-MN
Wreath Making-OR

*Just a sampling of some of the events planned in October/November

**PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SOME EVENTS MAY BE CLOSED. CONTACT THE HOSTESS FOR MORE INFORMATION

Events and gatherings are for women only, unless the hostess specifically states men are invited, the same goes for children and pets.

Strive always to be nice, even though it can sometimes be difficult.

There is no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users on our website, mobile app, or Facebook pages.

Please use discretion when taking and posting pictures of our Sister fun on social media. Only post pictures of other Sisters on SOTF Facebook pages. Respect other Sisters’ privacy.

Please Do NOT share or utilize the Sisters on the Fly membership lists for personal or business use.

Have fun, it’s the Sister Way!

Emergency Form

2022 is all about traveling, enjoying the great outdoors, and being safe. SOTF has developed a generic Emergency Form, for your use. This information will help everyone involved should an emergency arise. Put it in an envelope and tape on an inside cupboard or closet door, in your purse, in your glove-box, anywhere that it can be accessed. Alert your traveling friends where this information is kept. Having this information available will give everyone involved a peace of mind, should medical assistance be required

https://www.sistersonthefly.com/emergency-information/

Watch Facebook for announcements about the Annual Sister Gift Exchange, and New items in our Store!

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Recipe of the Month

Californina Sister Dominica Rossman #9870

My go-to recipe is Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie!
Super easy to make and done in no time! A great addition to a potluck, or birthday party or serve individually and top with vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups Flour (or Gluten Free Flour add 1 tsp Xantham Gum)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
Wet:
2 Sticks Butter (soft room temp)
3/4 cups Cane Sugar
3/4 cups Brown Sugar
Add 2 eggs
1tsp Vanilla

**Cream butter and sugar first then add eggs and vanilla***

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375, grease a 10" Cast Iron Pan with butter
2. Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy (by hand or mixer)
3. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture
4. Combine flour (dry ingredients) in a large bowl
5. Add Flour (dry) into creamed mixture until forms a ball
6. Add 2 cups of Chocolate Chips
Pour mixture into cast iron pan spread out to the sides.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Spice it up! Use different combos: white chocolate, cranberries and pecans, butterscotch or almonds, cherries, and dark chocolate.

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