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SONJA
CHRISTOPHER's BIO as we first saw it on the CBS
Survivor Website: |
Sonja was born and raised in
Olympia, Washington. Her studies at Whitman
College in Walla Walla, Washington, the University
of Oslo in Norway, the University of Washington in
Seattle and the University of
 California,
Berkeley, produced a Bachelor of Science degree in
psychology, along with a teaching credential.
Before retiring,
Sonja worked as an investment counselor, tennis
teacher and elementary school teacher. She
currently works part-time as a music therapist,
playing the banjo as she leads sing-alongs at
Alzheimer's centers. She also enjoys performing in
local community theater. Her favorite sport is
swimming, although it used to be tennis, which she
played competitively for a number of years. She
also enjoys playing Bridge.
In December of 1997,
Sonja was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
She underwent pre-surgical chemotherapy, followed
by lumpectomy and radiation and has resumed a
full, healthy life.
Sonja describes herself
as courageous, open and fun-loving. In describing
her perfect day, Sonja would wake up feeling good
and counting her blessings. She would enjoy a cup
of coffee while reading the paper before heading
out to exercise (walk, bike, swimming or yoga).
Afterwards, she would connect with a friend by
phone or over lunch before or after performing at
a nursing home. At some point in her day, she
would discover a new interest, "be
there" for someone in need, have a new idea
or fix something around the house and find that
all the desk work which requires a good deal of
her time would miraculously get done by itself.
Capping off her perfect day would be an evening at
the theatre or movies with a dear friend, after
which she would crawl into bed with a good book.
Sonja currently resides
in Walnut Creek, California, about 45 minutes from
her son, Dan. She is on the Board of Directors at
her the Unitarian Universalist Church and was
instrumental as a fundraiser in the building of
the Regional Center for the Arts. She is also is a
member of the Diable Light Opera Company and
Contra Costa Musical Theatre, and also
participates in local video and computer clubs.
Her birth date is Jan. 28, 1937.
Sonja
on
Survivor 1: |
Born:
1/28/37 |
Single,
Musician |
Walnut
Creek, CA |
Luxury
Item:
Ukelele |
| "I
think this will be one of the greatest
adventures of my life. I can imagine that
every skill I've ever learned -- as well
as ones I'll have to develop on the island
-- will be called into play. I can hardly
wait!" |
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