News and Happenings
Kathy Erlick
Fall is here, and most snowbirds have returned to PebbleCreek! Look for these upcoming Kare Bears activities:
* Did you miss the last CPR-AED training? You still have the opportunity to join us and gain these lifesaving skills. Our next training is Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room. To register or for more details, visit the Kare Bears website at karebears.org, under Upcoming Events & Activities.
* Share Bears Bingo is every Friday at 11 a.m. Please check our Kare Bears website for details at karebears.org, under Upcoming Events & Activities.
* Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group is always the third Saturday of the month, and this month will take place on Nov. 21. Please check our Kare Bears website for details at karebears.org, under Upcoming Events & Activities.
* PebbleCreek Community Blood Drive, in partnership with Vitalant
Join us at our upcoming blood drive, and urge family and friends to donate, too.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 24
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse Palm Room
Register at either vitalant.org or karebears.org
Walk-ins are welcome, but those pre-registered are prioritized. For questions or assistance, email healthwellness@karebears.org.
* Hearing Screening—Save the date, Dec. 4: Registration opens on Nov. 4 at karebears.org.
* The Kare Bears House needs you! Be a front office volunteer.
Be one of PebbleCreek’s “neighbors helping neighbors.” Kare Bears is seeking friendly, welcoming volunteers to join our front office team at the Kare Bears House. If you’re interested, simply visit the Join the Office Staff page on the Kare Bears website at karebears.org and fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. We’d love to have you join us!
* You are invited to the Kare Bears 30th Anniversary Celebration Open House.
Date: Dec. 12
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Place: Kare Bears House, 5383 Cherry Lynn Road
Visit karebears.org beginning Nov. 12 for more details.
National Mah Jongg League Players—Order Your 2027 Cards Now!
National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2027 card order forms are now available, with pricing set at $16 for Standard Cards and $18 for Large Cards. By ordering your cards through Kare Bears, we benefit from a $7 donation for every card, at no additional cost to you.
Order forms are available at multiple locations:
* The Kare Bears website at karebears.org (PDF available for download)
* Eagle’s Nest: The Kare Bears House, at 15383 West Cheery Lynn Road
* Tuscany Falls: Front porch of Dottie Palamara’s home, at 16481 W. Edgemont Avenue
Once you have completed your order form:
* Attach cash—exact amount only—or a check made payable to Kare Bears
* Deliver it to the Kare Bears House or 16481 W. Edgemont Avenue
Do you have friends from outside of PebbleCreek, or even out of town, who play Mah Jongg? Kare Bears will still benefit if you order cards on their behalf. Simply share an order form with them, collect and submit payment as you would for yourself, and then deliver their cards to them after they’ve arrived. The NMJL will ship card(s) directly to you at the address on your completed form—in March/April 2027 when cards are released to all members.
Have questions? Contact Kare Bears Volunteer Sally Coon: call or text 714-812-7353 or email secoon2000@gmail.com.