The Albertson’s team, from left to right: Huda Ahmed, Miriam Delgado, Bree Hendricks, and Ashley Reyes.
Kare Bears News
Tracey Schryver
Did you know that Kare Bears Health and Wellness partners with outside sources to enhance the lives of those of us living in PebbleCreek? Last month, they partnered with Albertson’s Pharmacy to kickstart the beginning of flu season. In just two days during the first week of October, the Albertson’s team administered more than 300 vaccines to our residents. A few weeks later, the team returned to PebbleCreek and again administered hundreds of vaccines. Many thanks to the Albertson’s team and to all of the residents who participated.
Last month Kare Bears Health and Wellness also worked with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce University. On Oct. 13, the physical therapists arrived in PebbleCreek and brought us the first free physical therapy program. The team evaluated residents, identified flexibility, and determined strength and balance issues. Afterwards, they were able to make recommendations to help keep our residents healthy and active. Again, many thanks to all who participated and helped to better the lives of the people living in our beautiful community.
Share Bears Bingo and Fun Hats!
Nicki Forbes-Robinson
Share Bears Bingo celebrated a hat day with a full variety of fun and glittery headwear. Share Bears, part of the Kare Bears community, plays bingo every week enjoying friendships and lighthearted competition. If you’re looking for a fun morning, join us at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The games begin at 11 a.m. If you’d like more information, call Nicki Forbes-Robinson at 949-289-5471.
Source Book Volunteers Needed
Tracey Schryver
Each year the Kare Bears House seeks residents to help with the distribution of the updated Source Book. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help our community without requiring a lot of your time.
If you have volunteered in the past, you will receive an email to determine if this remains something you’re willing to participate in once again.
Additional volunteers are still needed to help out. This is especially true for our newer units as well as replacing volunteers who may have given up their position. The distribution date of the Source Book is not known at this time, but we are anticipating it will be sometime from mid to late February.
If you are willing to help, please send your name, unit number, and telephone contact to: [email protected].
While we cannot guarantee you will deliver in your own unit, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to hearing from you in hopes that you will be able to participate in this volunteering opportunity.
Kare Bears Health & Wellness November Offerings
Kathy Koncel
Skin Evaluation Clinic
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.
Kare Bears in collaboration with Regency Dermatology is offering PebbleCreek residents an opportunity for a skin evaluation.
Skin Evaluation Clinic
Nov. 10 (Friday), 8 a.m. to noon
Tuscany Falls, Sienna Room
Before you register, please check with your insurance company to ensure this evaluation is covered. If you have any further questions, you can reach out to Kay at Regency Dermatology at 602-214-9980.
Blood Drive
Donating blood is a very generous thing to do. It helps people in the time of their greatest need. When you give, others live. Your donation may help save up to three people in our own community.
Kare Bears, in partnership with Vitalant Blood Donation, is having a blood drive at PebbleCreek.
Blood Drive
Nov. 28 (Tuesday), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Eagle’s Nest, Palm Room
To register, please call 1-877-258-4825 and tell them the date and the drive is in PebbleCreek, or go to www.vitalant.org, select Donate, and the Blood Drive code is PebbleCreek.