Tag: Kare Bears

Kare Bears’ Korner – April 2024

Luck of the Irish at Share Bears Bingo Nicki Forbes-Robinson Leprechauns, shamrocks, and lots of green decor decorated the bingo parlor in March. The game winners all received fun Irish hats with fringe. We meet Fridays for social time at 10:30 a.m. with games starting at 11 a.m. We serve refreshments in the Eagle’s Nest…

Kare Bears’ Korner – March 2024

Thank You, Source Book Volunteers! Tracey Schryver Last month the Kare Bears Source Book Committee lined Robson Circle just outside of the Kare Bears’ House to distribute the Source Book to delivery volunteers. The committee members led by Laurel Prom also included her husband Pat, Jerry and Jean Kopstein, Matt and Tracey Schryver, and Barbara…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Share Bears Halloween Fun Nicki Forbes-Robinson Share Bears bingo celebrated fall and Halloween with spiders, caldrons, ghosts, and fun costumes. Wearing their best fall colors, the bingo hosts were Jacquie O’Hare, Nicki Forbes-Robinson, Hilda Fermin, Norma Klinger, Jerry Nuttell, and Dave Johnson. All PebbleCreekers are welcome to join us for low-key bingo at 10:30 a.m.…

Kare Bears Seeking Volunteers

Tracey Schryver The Kare Bears House is still seeking volunteers to help deliver the 2024 Source Book. The delivery date has not yet been determined, but we are anticipating a mid- to late-February timeframe. If you have volunteered in the past, you should have received an email to determine if this remains something you’re willing…

Kare Bears Health & Wellness Receives Impact Award

On Feb. 24, Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that provides blood and blood products and services across the United States, presented the Impact Award to PebbleCreek Kare Bears in recognition of Kare Bears’ contribution to their blood bank. Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, has been the exclusive blood supplier for Arizona for over 75 years.…

Kare Bears Annual Awards Fall Luncheon

Rayma Scalzo On Nov. 9, 2022, Kare Bears held their Annual Awards Fall Luncheon. Although it was only the 25th luncheon, it has been 27 years since Kare Bears began. We have come a long way through the years and it could not have happened without resident ideas, volunteerism, and donations, both equipment and monetary.…

Source Book Volunteers Needed

Each year the Kare Bear 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…

Kare Bears’ Korner

The awardees for 10 years are sitting (left to right): Linda Glazar, Jane Cook, Linda Nelson, and Jed Weisman; standing: Mark Pelletier, Cheryl Brodbeck, and Tom Meek.

Kare Bears Appreciation Awards Maureen Plate Kare Bears is so thankful for our wonderfully dedicated volunteers who so generously give of their time and talent to help their neighbors. There are more than 400 registered volunteers that are the heart and soul of Kare Bears. They drive our residents to and from medical appointments; bake for…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Kare Bears Presents: Let’s Learn About Colon and Rectal Cancer Teri Sellers Kare Bears is excited to be hosting another Zoom Kare Bear Presents on March 24 at 11 a.m. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors, and caregivers to share their stories, advocate for colorectal cancer prevention, and…

Thank You, Volunteers

Arlis Legler Kare Bears wishes to thank our PebbleCreek community volunteers for their assistance in the delivery of the 2021 Source Books. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in late January, veteran volunteers Rose Ann Cleland, Pam and Ted Wallace, and Ed Schneider put their team to work. Four men with hand trucks moved the boxes…