Ardis Stenbakken – Loveland, Colorado … How would you like to have met the first woman to drive from New York City to San Francisco in the early 1900s? She changed her own tires and served as her own mechanic. Or you could have met Dr. Florence Sabin who pioneered her way in medical science and made a major difference to Coloradans’ health. You could have met a lady portraying a young girl from San Francisco who wanted to be a fireman and made a difference for firemen; and Mother Jones, a significant voice for the coal miners and child workers and for whom the Mother Jones Magazine is named.
If so, you missed your chance at the Legendary Ladies performance. Well, at least you could have met someone pretending she was this significant woman at Campion Adventist Church on April 23. The performers portrayed these women in their stories, gestures, and clothing.
About 70 men and women came to enjoy this program. So many attendees stayed to visit with the performers and to tell them how much they enjoyed it. There was time for fellowship and for a delightfully catered continental breakfast.
Campion Adventist Church women’s ministries is striving to have programs and activities to appeal to all ages and curiosities and to help you grow spiritually and in your interests. Watch for upcoming events and invite your friends and neighbors.
—Ardis Stenbakken is the Campion Adventist Church communication director and is involved with Women’s and Family Ministries. Photos by Ardis Stenbakken and Kathy Aitken.
