Left to right: Arlis Legler, the chair for distribution of the PebbleCreek Source Books, is pictured with volunteers Sherry Atwater and Laura Measles as they distribute Source Books to delivery volunteers.
Thank you, Source Book™ volunteers
Sue White
Kare Bears wishes to thank our PebbleCreek community volunteers for their assistance in the delivery of the 2017 Source Books.
On a Sunday afternoon in January, veteran volunteers Rose Ann Cleland and Pam and Ted Wallace, put their team to work. In less than 30 minutes two stations were set up and 200 plus boxes of Source Books were moved from the Kare Bears House to Robson Circle in front of the Kare Bears House.
At the first station, Sherry Atwater and Laura Measles checked in all Source Book delivery volunteers. Volunteers were provided with information specific to them and questions answered. These ladies directed volunteers to the second station, where 4,200 plus Source Books were put into the volunteers’ cars.
A special thank you to Bill and Susie Nee and Bill Priebe for stepping up at the last minute to deliver Source Books for two volunteers who were unable to do so.
The delivery volunteers were instructed to deliver Source Books to the front door of the homes assigned; no need to talk to the resident. The Source Books were delivered within the week.
After all Source Books were picked up, the tables, chairs and debris were transported back to the Kare Bears House. The entire project was completed in approximately two hours.
A special thank you to Arlis Legler for coordinating the delivery, timing and recruiting volunteers for this job. The Kare Bears Board appreciates your dedication to this annual project.
Great job, volunteers! Thank you!
Upcoming events
Sue White
March 7 – Diabetes – Six week class – Milan Room
March 15 – Monthly Presentation – Eagle’s Nest Ballroom
March 16 – Abrazo Tour
March 17 – Hearing Tests – Milan Room
March 24 – Medicare Seminar – Chianti Room
April 11 – Blood Drive (UBS)
April 19 – Monthly Presentation – Eagle’s Nest Ballroom
April 22 – Skin Cancer Screening – Sienna Room
April 28 – AED/CPR Training – Tuscany Falls Ballroom One
Left to right: Arlis Legler, the chair for distribution of the PebbleCreek Source Books, is pictured with volunteers Sherry Atwater and Laura Measles as they distribute Source Books to delivery volunteers.
Change your brain, transform your life
Kare Bears would like to invite you to hear Dr. Timothy Gerhart at the Kare Bears Monthly Presentation on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom.
Each person has a unique and special brain. When the brain is balanced, one’s memory, alertness and mood work effectively. Learn about daily health practices that can support our brain and body through the optimal function of our metabolism, nutrition, sleep, smart supplementing and physical activity.
Why attend this presentation?
You are sick and tired of being moody, sick and tired
You have tried everything and still suffer
You want high level energy, focus, memory and concentration – BRAIN POWER – to make the demands of work, school and life easier and more fun.
The presentation will also cover cutting edge therapies including Brain Mapping and QEEG Neurofeedback to address concussions, memory issues, depression and other brain related concerns. Learn how to maintain and perhaps improve brain function.
BIO: Dr. Timothy Gerhart, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., Dipl Ac. BCN has over 30 years of experience teaching physicians and patients how to put together the puzzle of why they suffer with chronic disease by getting to the root of the problem. He is founder and director of Renovare Wellness by Design, a natural health clinic. He is the author of two books; 7 Secrets To Wellness and Change Your Brain Transform Your Life.
This is a free event and is open to all PebbleCreek residents
Light refreshments, coffee, lemonade and water will be available prior to the presentation.
Come and join us for this presentation!
Medicare seminar – March 24
Sue White
Kare Bears is excited to bring to you a free presentation on Friday, March 24 in the Chianti Room from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Staying healthy as we age is very important. A better understanding of Medicare will help you maximize your benefits. Medicare costs and rules evolve and change each year. Often the consumer is unaware of changes until they are using their benefits for the first time in the new year. Learning the basics of Medicare can save you time, money and frustration.
Think of our Medicare presentation as a GPS to guide you through Medicare. The most important part of our time together is the question and answer session. We learn best from each other. Come join us and take advantage of our 22 years of experience helping people find peace of mind for their health.
Diabetes workshop planned
Sue White
Kare Bears is pleased to present a six week Diabetes workshop starting on Tuesday, March 7 through Tuesday, April 18 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Milan Room at Tuscany Falls. (Note: No class on April 11!)
This program is being presented by Abrazo Medical Center.
The Director of Nursing Education Christine Queval-Chung will be the presenter.
Each class will address a different topic about Diabetes. This class is sponsored by Medicare so proof of insurance is required. This is a free class!
Sign-up sheets are located in the Kare Bears folder at the Community Information Mailbox across from the Eagle’s Nest Pro Shop.
There is a maximum of 24 attendees.
If you have any questions please contact Christine Queval-Chung at Abrazo at [email protected] or at 623-882-1825.
Hearing tests offered by Ascent Audiology – March 17
Sue White
As part of Kare Bears Health and Wellness programs, we are offering Hearing Tests by Ascent Audiology on Friday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the Milan Room at Tuscany Falls.
Hearing tests will be given in five to seven minute increments with a maximum of approximately 30 slots available. When you sign up you will be able to sign up for the time you would like to have the test.
A sign-up sheet is in the Kare Bears folder at the Community Information Mailbox across from the Eagle’s Nest Pro Shop.
If you have questions please call the Kare Bears House at 623-536-1200.
Thank you, donors
Sue White
The Kare Bears Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge various donations received in January from the following residents.
Non-Campaign donations were received from the following:
Clark and Paula Neal, William G. Campbell, C.M. and Marilyn Truscan, Sam and Nicole Sedita, Richard and Judith Hauser, Mary J. Wilkening, William and Donna Duncan, Jay R. Adkins, Ardyce L. DuRand, T. Jensen and S. Jensen, C.T. and Thelma Lindhorn, Marilyn Nagy, Leonard and Rana Cukierski, Howard and Ricki Isador, Robert and Vanette Pinto, Brian and Laurie Rosenbloom, Paul and Charlene Romanos, Richard L. Feller, Connie and Alan Hatfield, Louis and Dawn Turner, Gary and Martha Kirkman and Ismael and Mary Belinda Cano
Memorial donations were received from the following in memory of Lenore Meek.
Thomas and Mary Ann Bose, Jerry and Susan White and Antonio R. Rastro
The generosity and thoughtfulness of these residents will enable Kare Bears to continue to serve the needs of our PebbleCreek residents.
Board position openings July 1
Sue White
Kare Bears is currently seeking volunteers to fill three Board positions which will become vacant on June 30, 2017.
The positions open are Programs Chair, Communications Chair and Corporate Secretary.
The Programs Director is responsible for introducing the speaker each month, coordination of the information table at the monthly presentation, the refreshment table and to seek and evaluate future speakers for the fall, winter and spring months.
The Communications Chair is responsible for communicating all events and services that Kare Bears has to offer. This is communicated on the PebbleCreek email, Kare Bears email, PebbleNews and the Kare Bears website.
The Secretary is responsible for official documents and Board of Director minutes.
If you are looking for a way to meet people, become involved and make a difference in the lives of others, please consider one of these positions.
For more information, please contact Tom Meek, Kare Bears president, at 708-761-5003 or 708-987-2296.