A dream, a vision, a reality Sandy Morse When two SaddleBrooke gentlemen got together several months ago and shared a couple of beers, the discussion turned toward the many needs that SaddleBrooke residents were now starting to face. Illness, surgery, disability, inability to drive and dealing with the death of a spouse were just some…
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Generals, June 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
In the blink of an eye Stephanie Thomas We’ve all heard the expression “In the blink of an eye,” and we even repeat it without much thought, but retired nurse Mary Owen found out in a dramatic way what it means last month. One minute she was busily occupied in her house and the next…
Generals, May 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
“In-Reach” more than Outreach Stephanie Thomas Too often organizations try to expand into many areas of a city and soon the sense of personal service is lost. People begin to feel like a number on a list rather than an individual. Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is all about in-reach. Over one hundred trained volunteers are…
Features, April 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Senior Village offers free trial membership Gary Hammond A very generous gift by a SaddleBrooke resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) has enabled the Senior Village at SaddleBrooke to expand our outreach efforts to the community. As part of that effort, starting immediately we are able to offer a free trial membership for calendar 2016.…
Generals, March 2016
Senior Village helps community
Senior Village volunteers Doug and Nancy Springer explain her newly installed Lock Box to Nell Stallings. A Lock Box allows 911 emergency responders quick, secure access if you cannot come to the door. For more information call Nancy at 520-818-0754. And for more information on being a volunteer or member of the Senior Village at…
Features, February 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors helping Neighbors
Wanted: drivers for medical appointments Gary Hammond The mission of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is to provide non-medical support and services “to help SaddleBrooke residents stay in their homes as long as they can.” We are an Arizona 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization. Our transportation study, “What If I Can No Longer Drive?” resulted in many…