Tag: Kare Bears

Kare Bears Karnival held on April 10

Ten Year Kare Bears award recipients, left to right: Marilyn Roberts, Farida McMaster, Janis Korba, Sherry Atwater and Norma Klinger

Sue White On Wednesday, April 12 Kare Bears held its annual Spring Fling in honor of its volunteers. The theme was a Karnival with clowns, ring toss, spin the wheel and hula hoops. The volunteers were treated to breakfast. Several door prizes of gift cards were distributed. The tables were decorated with a popcorn box…

Thank you, Health Fair vendors

Hilary Coltman, Health and Wellness Chair for Kare Bears, coordinated the annual Health Fair held on Saturday, February 4!

The Kare Bears Board of Directors wishes to thank all of the following vendors for participating in our annual Health Fair on Saturday, February 4. Alzheimer’s Association, Ascent Audiology, Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Arizona Pro CPR, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Beatrice Keller Clinic, Benevilla, Cy Bassett, Déjà Vu Med Spa, Face First Facial and Body…

Grandparents to the Rescue Conference March 3

Larry Sessoms This two hour conference is brought to PebbleCreek as a joint public service outreach effort by Kare Bears and PebbleCreek Community Church. The focus is on the role of grandparents when a child, grandchild or family friend experiences drug or alcohol addiction. There is no charge for this conference, but please keep in…

Kare Bears 21st annual Fall Luncheon and Awards highlights

Exceptional Service Awards to Kare Bear volunteers were given to (left to right) Norma Klinger, Mary Lou Frisbie, Mary Cassil, Tisha Johnson and Joey Arnold.

Susan White On November, 9, 2016 Kare Bears hosted their twenty-first Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. The ballroom was decorated with beautiful balloons along with the KB logo and gold stars on the stage representing the different jobs performed by Kare Bear volunteers. Table centerpieces included fresh flower arrangements with a gold…

Thank you, Kare Bears luncheon volunteers

Susan White A special thank you from Chairperson Lorna Anderson and to the following committees and their volunteers. Awards: Thelma Lindhorn-Chair, Corrine Adams Chimera, Dru Bacon, Ken Kurtz, Laura Measles Decorations: Grace Cooper-Chair, Jenny Schafer, Sandy Donovan, Lucy Kramer, Mary Cassil Hospitality: Judie Harden–Chair, Ann Abke, Mary Gifford, Carol Poulson, Sylva Sheets Ticket Sales: Tom…

Thank you, sponsors

Susan White Many contributed to the Kare Bears luncheon to help minimize various expenditures and also provided items for the raffles. Corporate Sponsors were the following: Candy Klackle, RE/MAX Professionals; Jewelry by Victor; La Loma Village; Mahoney Law Office; Mary Couzens Realty; Nothing Bundt Cakes; Osborne Jewelers; Total Wine & More; Thompson’s Flower Shop; Thompson…

LifeLong Learning Co-Chairs win Kare Bear Founder’s Award

Dennis DeFrain and Phyllis Minsuk of LifeLong Learning were the recipients of the Kare Bears Founders Award.

Susan Knox Wilson Dennis DeFrain and Phyllis Minsuk, co-chairs of PebbleCreek’s LifeLong Learning organization, are the joint recipients of the 2016 Kare Bears Founder’s Community Service Award. The award was presented at the Kare Bears annual fall luncheon. Dennis and Phyllis have been active members of LifeLong Learning – formerly called the Education Club –…

Volunteering: You can make a difference

Sue White If you like people, you have come to the right place! Kare Bears is an organization in PebbleCreek of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” It is not just for the sick or elderly. It is for everyone! Kare Bears consists entirely of volunteers who serve the PebbleCreek community in remarkable ways. If you can volunteer,…