Pat Flake grew up in California and later Hawaii, where she graduated from high school and returns every year to visit old friends.

Her late husband was in the Air Force, and Pat was active in the Junior League and as a school and church volunteer.

After moving to Eugene 30 years ago, she began trying things she hadn’t done before, including driving trucks for Tom’s and selling teriyaki meat sticks at Saturday Market.

She likes to play bridge and collect antiques and linens. She has always liked dancing, singing, laughing, and being with people who enjoy life, but found herself losing touch with those aspects of her life. Then she heard about Encore, saw a show, and felt uplifted and eager to be part of such a group. She reports that she’s already a happier person!