Annual Electronics & Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Laura Anderson
It is time to start spring cleaning and organizing those items that can be recycled at the Senior Village Recycling Event. Senior Village is once again partnering with Suburban Miners to make recycling simple. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 29, at the MountainView clubhouse lower parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. Pack up your cars and trucks. The cost is $10 per carload. There are extra fees for flat-screen TVs ($10) and old CRT TVs ($20).
This event is one of the many ways that Senior Village supports SaddleBrooke. It is a win-win for our community as well as the planet. Please help by disposing of these items properly. We will gladly accept electronics with a cord or battery (e.g., microwaves, answering machines), computer equipment (e.g., hard drives, tablets, printers, with hard drives securely destroyed), TVs (note additional charges), and VCRs and DVD players. You can bring in batteries, fluorescent lights, metal and wire, motor oil, paint and paint thinner, pesticides, fertilizers, household cleaning chemicals, phones (cell and home), and toner cartridges. Items that cannot be accepted include books, cardboard and paper, clothing, furniture, lightbulbs, and propane tanks.
For more information about Senior Village, please visit the website at Seniorvillage.org or call to become a member. Senior Village’s phone number is 520-314-1042.
Senior Village members Bonny and Gary Wertz discuss estate planning with Forms and Documents Team advocates Peggy Albrecht and Stephanie Thomas.
Organize Your Estate Planning with Senior Village Advocates
Stephanie Thomas
“I was having trouble sleeping at night worrying about our planning. I felt scattered with everything all over the place. My sister died a few years ago, and that opened my eyes as to the work involved in settling an estate.”
Bonny Wertz knew that she had to get organized and should not put off any longer getting her household information recorded and legal documents drafted. As members of Senior Village, Bonny and Gary had heard of the Forms and Documents Team and its Planning Ahead handbook. Gary called the Village and arranged a home visit with two volunteer advocates, Peggy Albrecht and Stephanie Thomas.
Over the course of an hour, the foursome reviewed chapters in the handbook and addressed questions like: Are your financial power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney up to date? Are your computer passwords noted and up to date? Do your bank and brokerage accounts all have designated beneficiaries? Do you need a Payable on Death document for your checking account to avoid probate? Do you know who you want for successor representatives of your will? Answers to these questions would help the Wertzes document their wishes and minimize chances of their estate ending up in probate court.
Equally important for Bonny and Gary’s planning was to learn how to use Planning Ahead to fill in their personal information that would be useful for their children if/when the children need to handle any of their affairs. The handbook chapters include places to enter account information for finances, insurance, and property. The final chapter explains week-by-week what needs to be done when a spouse is widowed.
After the home visit, the Forms and Documents advocates sent the Wertzes an email summarizing topics they had discussed. The advocates provide information only. They do not give advice or make suggestions.
In a follow-up phone call, Bonny commented, “I feel more in control now and better organized pulling things together. I don’t want to leave all this for our children to do.” Gary reports that he, too, has been spending time on the Planning Ahead handbook.
Over the course of the past three years, volunteer advocates from the Forms and Documents Team have visited more than 300 Senior Village members’ homes to review the Planning Ahead handbook. If you would like to get busy with paperwork and documents that you keep putting off, call Senior Village to schedule a home visit with the Forms and Documents Team at 520-314-1042.
Please Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events
Throughout the year, Senior Village offers an array of opportunities for SaddleBrooke residents to attend free concerts, socialize, recycle electronics, and more. Read on for events and activities coming up in the next few months. For more information, visit www.seniorvillage.org/activities.
Page Turners Book Club
Thursday, Feb. 20, 1 to 3 p.m. (Free)
Immerse yourself in the joy of storytelling and connect with fellow literature enthusiasts. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., the monthly gatherings provide a welcoming space for lively discussions and shared literary experiences. The Book Club explores a diverse selection of books, cultivating a vibrant community of readers. For more information, please contact Melanie Einbund at [email protected]. The Book Club is currently full of participants at this time. You can get on a wait list.
Men’s Social Hour
Feb. 24, March 24, and April 28, 4 to 6 p.m. in the MountainView Bar & Grill, East Patio Room (Free)
Unwind and enjoy genuine conversations in a laid-back setting at Men’s Social Hour. At this monthly event, community members gather for some real talk and an opportunity to connect. No need to RSVP. Just show up and be ready to enjoy great company. It’s the perfect occasion to relax, share experiences, and forge new connections. For more details, contact David Bull at [email protected]. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Friday Fun Day
Feb. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
The Senior Village Fun with Friends Team sponsors this event to gather people together for light refreshments and laughter. Volunteer Susan Williams coordinates this group. Susan creates an enjoyable atmosphere where attendees play games such as Scrabble and Rummikub.
March Music Matinee: Presenting the Catalina Chorale
Feb. 28, 2 p.m., MountainView Ballroom East (Free)
Come to Senior Village’s March Music Matinee and enjoy the Catalina Chorale. The chorale sings about twice a month at retirement, assisted living, and memory care facilities with a lot of sing-along music to get everyone involved. During the holidays, you will find them caroling at local businesses and the Golder Ranch fire stations, as well as homes of SB residents who can’t get out to their regular concerts.
They are a unison chorus with harmonies ad-libbed. Repertoire ranges from ’20s to ’90s, folk tunes to musical theater. Accompaniment is classical guitar and some percussion. They welcome new members, with rehearsals on Thursday mornings.
Men’s Book Thinkers
Friday, March 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Senior Village Conference Room
Please join Michael Leesley for a casual gathering of fellowship discussing books you have enjoyed and would like to suggest to others. There is no specific book that needs to be read for this group.
2024 Electronics & Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
March 29, 9 a.m. to noon in the MountainView clubhouse lower parking lot, $10 per carload
As spring arrives, Senior Village is here to help you declutter responsibly. With the assistance of nearly 20 volunteers and e-waste partner Suburban Miners, Senior Village offers a one-stop chance to recycle hard-to-dispose-of items, including electronics, batteries, computers/tablets, TVs, phones, paint, pesticides, fertilizers, house-cleaning chemicals, fluorescent lights, and more. Any item that can be plugged in, is battery powered, or contains metal may be recycled on March 29. However, certain items such as books, cardboard, clothing, furniture, mattresses, and paper cannot be recycled here. For just $20 per carload (with an additional $10 fee for flat-panel TVs larger than 24 inches and $20 for CRT, DLP, and projection TVs), you can contribute to a cleaner, greener SaddleBrooke community. Let’s work together towards a more sustainable future.
Beach Bash: A Dinner Dance Fundraiser for Senior Village
April 5, 5 to 9 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom, $80 per ticket
Save the date for this lively event that helps enable Senior Village to provide many useful services for members and serve as a resource to the greater SaddleBrooke community. Event tickets are on sale at the SaddleBrooke TWO MountainView Administration office and www.sbhoa2.org/tickets. You may also support Senior Village by buying cash raffle tickets. Come to the new Senior Village office located at 16460 N. Oracle Road, or you can email [email protected] to buy four raffle tickets for $20 and enter to win several cash prizes. Winners need not be present at the Beach Bash raffle drawing.
Saddlebag Notes Deliveries
Feb. 27
Senior Village has more than 100 dedicated volunteers who trek over the hills of SaddleBrooke on the fourth Thursday of each month to deliver Saddlebag Notes to all residents. These volunteers are dedicated to getting the job done. Give them a wave and say hello the next time you see these wonderful people out in the elements working hard to deliver the news!
Senior Village Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking for a rewarding way to get involved in your community and give back, look no further than Senior Village. Join our team of 425 dedicated volunteers who proudly live the motto Neighbors Helping Neighbors. For more information, email Mary Toth, our volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] or call 520-314-1042, press 4.
Learn more about Senior Village and upcoming events online at seniorvillage.org.
Get Ready for the Beach Party!
Laura Anderson
Senior Village’s Fifth Annual Beach Bash is coming soon. Mark your calendars! April 5 is the date for this fun and festive celebration. The ballroom at MountainView will be decked out with flamingos, flowers, and leis, creating a Hawaiian escape.
Plan to enjoy live music with one of SaddleBrooke’s favorites, Chuck Moses. Enjoy Chuck’s tunes while you dine with friends and dance the night away. There will be a silent auction with enticing prizes: weekend getaways, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, sports team memorabilia, and let us not forget the wine.
Event tickets will be on sale at the SaddleBrooke TWO office starting Feb. 18. Event tickets are $80 per person. Raffle tickets are on sale now at the Senior Village office located at 16460 N. Oracle Road, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Grand Prize winner receives $2,000! Second prize is $1,000, and there will be two third prize winners receiving $500 each. This event sold out last year, so plan ahead and don’t miss out!