The Kare Bears organization has purchased AED units for the protection of residents and guests at PebbleCreek. Below is a list of locations of the AED units in PebbleCreek. Being able to make quick decisions in an emergency situation can mean giving a stricken person a much better chance of recovery. Eagle’s Nest locations: Clubhouse/Fitness…
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Generals, May 2016
Kare Bears – annual Spring Fling
Sue White The Kare Bears Board of Directors held its annual Spring Fling event to honor all Kare Bears volunteers on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The theme of this year’s event was Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Many of the 135 attendees wore their favorite baseball team’s clothing. Each…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
2016 PebbleCreek Source Books™ are out Thank you volunteers
Sue White Kare Bears wishes to thank our PebbleCreek community volunteers for their assistance in the delivery of the 2016 Source Books. On a Sunday morning in mid-January, veteran volunteers, Rose Ann and Bob Cleland and Pam and Ted Wallace, put their team to work. In less than 30 minutes two stations were set up…
Generals, January 2016
Kare Bears’ Korner
Dr. Nieri speaks on healthy aging January 20 Kare Bears would like to invite you to hear Dr. Walter J. Nieri speak at the Kare Bears monthly presentation on Wednesday, January 20. The presentation will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. Dr. Nieri will be discussing current and future trends in life…
Generals, January 2016
Kare Bears Celebrate 20 years
Kare Bears History Susan White At the Kare Bears Luncheon, some of the following information was shared. We think you will find it interesting. The first meeting was a planning session on November 1, 1995. Kare Bears became a nonprofit organization incorporated under the name Kare-ing Neighbors, Inc. on July 22, 1996. The first Kare…
Features, December 2015
Kare Bears honor recipients
Earlier this year PebbleCreek Director of Food & Beverage Melissa Gonzales and PebbleCreek resident Bill Kafitz worked together to perform CPR and used an AED machine to administer life-saving care to fellow resident Eugene Levine. Melissa was honored at the Kare Bears annual luncheon November 11, 2015 in the Tuscany falls Ballroom. Bill Kafitz was…
Features, December 2015
PC resident writes second book
Mike Shouse Mike Shouse, author of Boomer Bungle (Amazon 2012), has released a new book on the experiences of life inside the walls of a retirement community. Gated and Guarded is a funny peek into the 55 Plus world of gated golf communities. Set in the fictional hamlet of StoneBrook, a west valley Phoenix suburb, it describes…
Generals, October 2015
AED machine donated by Kare Bears saves resident’s life
Sue White Did you know that there are 13 AED Machines in PebbleCreek? All of these machines have been donated by the Kare Bears organization! These machines are inspected annually by Ray Garcia, who also is the trainer for anyone who attends an AED/CPR class sponsored by Kare Bears. (The next class will be held…
Generals, October 2015
Informative program on Medicare 2016 drug and health plans planned for October 21
Kare Bears would like to invite you to hear Glen Spencer, the Benefits Assistance Program Director for the Area Agency on Aging at the Kare Bears monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. Medicare benefits and relating costs change annually. With the Open Enrollment period about to begin,…
Generals, October 2015
Kare Bears’ Korner
New board of directors Kare Bears would like to introduce you to the 2015/2016 Board of Directors. They are from left to right: Second Vice President Tom Meek, Corporate Secretary Myla Houle, Health & Wellness Chair Hilary Coltman, CEO/President (Acting) and CFO/Treasurer Rod Grabau, Program Chair Teri Sellers and Communications Chair Sue White. AED/CPR class…