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"I have been living at Immanuel’s The Village for three years and take pleasure living here and participating in many of the activities. My absolute favorite at the moment is working in the Gardening Club. I plant and nurture the many plants and flowers in the early hours of the day. I even get my neighbors in on the watering and weeding. I’m really looking forward to the fall when I can change the flowers to reflect the changing of the season and enjoy the cooler temperatures!"

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"I’ve been living at Immanuel for quite a few years with my husband. There are many things for me to do here – I love doing puzzles and playing bingo and other games and we have a very nice work out room that I use 3 times a week. I have many great neighbors who share my love of playing games and the food here is very good and satisfying. This is a wonderful community and I feel blessed and fortunate to live here!"

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"Immanuel has been my home for 15 years now, and I have seen many changes. I have enjoyed the years here and intend to live here for the remainder of my days. I love the music and the many friends that have blessed my life."

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"I really enjoy living here and getting involved in the games and crafts, Bible Study and especially the Gardening Club. I’m responsible for the entire top floor and I now have a new neighbor that helps me out since we have a lot of flowers up here. I like being busy and enjoy helping whenever I can."

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"I moved to Immanuel over 5 years ago and plan on staying here for the remainder of my days. Over the years I’ve been involved in many different craft and gardening projects, something I’ve inherited from my dear Mother. I’ve always been a creative person who loves the outdoors, even in Arizona!

My biggest labor of love has been my largest by far and is an ongoing creative process. I’m always trying to make my project better and better. I call it: "Hopper Valley.” I’m making this outside landscape feature in the courtyard featuring a village of frogs. It has a nursery, municipal court, a Watermark University building, and even a taxi stand, all featuring frogs! I have several other ideas in the works, but that’s a secret for now.

I love living at Immanuel because everyone is so friendly and I enjoy everyone’s company and companionship. We all band together and it feels very much like family so being together makes our lives very full."

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"I was born and raised in Arizona, making me a real Arizona native. I enlisted in the Army, and upon returning home, I took some nursing courses. After earning my Nursing Assistant certification, I worked in the Private Care arena until 2001.

The loves of my life are my four grand children and my favorite hobby, creating miniature doll houses and furnishings. My hobby allows me to be very imaginative and to have endless inspiration in creating pieces. I’ve helped my wonderful neighbor by adding some distinctive furnishings for her “Hopper Valley” exhibit on display in the courtyard.

I love being at Immanuel because of all the people and friends I’ve made while living here the last few years. We all care about each other, hang out and play games and eat great food together. I love socializing, so this is a great place to live for me!"

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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. As part of Immanuel's year-round commitment to providing education, resources and emotional support for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or memory loss, the full continuum of care community hosts an ongoing, monthly Alzheimer's Support Group.

Caregivers and loved ones caring for someone in various stages of memory loss are invited to the Alzheimer's Support Group to share the challenges and rewards of being a caretaker with others in similar situations.

"I feel the Alzheimer's Support Group is a safe place to express the range of emotions experienced by families and caregivers," said Jackie Bussiere, assisted living program coordinator for The Village at Immanuel. "Sharing the decline in behaviors along with the good moments can be a source of knowing that you are not alone."

The Alzheimer's Support Group's November topic, "Personal Coping Skills" dealt with the nonstop stresses that caregivers contend with while juggling a multitude of roles as nurse, chef, chauffeur, housekeeper, companion and friend.

Topics change from month-to-month covering such issues as "Memory Loss and Dementia Care Overview" Dec. 13, and "Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's" Feb. 15.

To provide advice to those faced with the emotional, mental and physical challenges due to caring for someone with memory loss, the Alzheimer's Support Group revisits the topic, "Care for the Caregiver," at future meetings Jan. 10 and March 13.

Caregivers in the surrounding area are invited to attend Immanuel's free, monthly Alzheimer's Support Group meetings. The one-hour Alzheimer's Support Group meets from 5:30. to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of The Gardens at Immanuel, 11295 N. 99th Ave., adjacent to Sun City on the northeast corner of North Desert Cove in Peoria. Reservations are requested at 623-876-6101

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By MARLA LEVINE.

Veterans residing at both the Thunderbird Retirement Resort in Glendale and Immanuel Campus of Care in Peoria are receiving a special salute by Tucson-based management company, Watermark Retirement Communities. A tribute to 25 distinguished veterans residing at Watermark communities coast-to-coast, including two local residents, are pictured along with a poignant essay entitled "One Among Millions," on the Watermark website: http://watermarkcommunities.com/veteransday/.

Thunderbird Retirement Resort resident Mark Weisel, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, landed on Normandy Beach, France, fought in The Battle of the Bulge, and helped liberate Nordhausen Concentration Camp in Germany. He earned a WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Normandy Beach Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal.

His wartime memories drew Weisel to revisit Normandy's Utah Beach Museum in August 2003.

Recalling the overwhelming emotions of seeing the bunkers still standing and remembering those who lost their lives prompted Weisel to say, "Be thankful for the things in life you have seen through the years. Be thankful you are alive and live life to the fullest."

Immanuel resident Wayne Burnett, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, served in the role of Signalman Third Class at Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

Burnett recalled, "I learned to have patience and control of my emotions."

At Immanuel, he has taught Watermark University classes, such as "The Power of Positive Thinking."

Watermark's Director of Communications, C. Jill Hofer, said, "We at Watermark are proud to honor all veterans on Veterans Day, and every day."


Immanuel Campus of Care resident Wayne Burnett, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, receives the honor of being presented the American flag during a Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard flag-folding ceremony at the Peoria retirement community. Immanuel's Tucson-based management company, Watermark Retirement Communities, salutes Burnett alongside other veterans in a tribute to "One Among Millions."



Thunderbird Retirement Resort resident Mark Weisel, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, landed on Normandy Beach, France, fought in The Battle of the Bulge, and helped liberate Nordhausen Concentration Camp in Germany. He earned a WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Normandy Beach Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal

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Stefanie Thune-Barnes joined the staff of Immanuel Campus of Care as executive director in February. She supervises all aspects of the Peoria retirement community's independent living residences, assisted living apartments, and on-campus skilled nursing and memory care services.

"My entire career has been devoted to senior services," Thune-Barnes said. "I began working with seniors as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman. During that time, I obtained a master's in gerontology, with a focus on geriatric mental health, from the University of Southern California."

Her extensive senior living services experience came from working in various managerial positions and locations with Sunrise Senior Living.

"My roles with Sunrise Senior Living began in sales, then moved to executive director, and regional director of operations," Thune-Barnes said. "Prior to relocating to Arizona 16 months ago, I also worked at assisted living and skilled nursing communities in Seattle, Chicago, Montreal, and Minneapolis."

Thune-Barnes is looking forward to running Immanuel's full-service retirement community.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to be working with a great team at Immanuel," Thune-Barnes acknowledged. "Together we're looking forward to leading Immanuel to new heights."

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, several couples from Immanuel Campus of Care in Peoria and Thunderbird Retirement Resort in Glendale shared words of wisdom and lasting love advice they would give today’s young couples.

Immanual residents Allen and Margaret Baker, who will be married 57 years this month, grew up and went to school together.

The Bakers, parents of five children, offered young couples this advice: “First and foremost, be friends first. Never fail to forget that. Faith holds it all together.”

Dennis and Alice Koenig, also Immanual residents, have been married 53 years and are the parents of two sons. They met on Alice’s 18th birthday, which fell on her first day of work at the JCPenney where Dennis worked. The couple were love struck and two years later, she asked him to marry her.

“She’s still my bride,” Dennis vowed.

“It is a gratifying feeling that our love and friendship has lasted this long,” Alice said.

Glendale Retirement Resort residents also shared their love stories.J.T. and Irene Peterson met through a mutual friend and have been married 55 years.

“Be prepared to work harder than you have on anything in your life. Compromise, forgive the hurts, and work, work, work,” they said. “Try to do something you both love together. Be best friends.”

Steve and Claire Gallizioli, married 61 years, met when she traveled from New York to California to see her sister’s two children for the first time.

“His mother and my sister were friends,” Claire said. “She took me to meet Steve’s mother, and I met Steve too.”

The Galliziolis offered young couples this advice: “Follow your promise to love for better or worse, and if you work hard to make it better, it will be better. You will have arguments, but talk it out.”

George “Ken” and Georgena Mead, married 55 years, met through mutual friends. “Continue to see and share activities with your single friends,” Georgena said. “Add younger and older friends to your life, including parents, in-laws, nieces and nephews, their friends and neighbors, etc. Take time out sometimes to be alone together.”

Paul and Sue Bennett, married 51 years, met at a church youth group in Caribou, Maine, and married four months later.

“Give God first place in your heart and life,” Paul said. “Be considerate. Treat your partner the way you want to be treated. Be a good listener. Be faithful. You have to work at it lovingly.”

Milo Kinn and Dorothy Weisenberger, have been together three years. “While visiting Thunderbird, the first day at breakfast, we began our courtship,” Dorothy said. “I made several more visits before moving in with Milo.”

As for the secret to a successful relationship, she says with a smile, “Good humor and laughing together a lot. Self respect and respect for each other. Communication!”

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With Valentine's Day approaching Feb. 14, couples at Immanuel Campus of Care shared sweet talk of their happily-ever-after marriages as they contemplated what words of lasting love advice they would give today's young couples.

Allen and Margaret Baker, married 57 years in February, seemed destined for each other from the time they grew up and went to school together.

The Bakers, parents of five children, offered young couples this advice, "First and foremost - be friends first. Never fail to forget that. Faith holds it all together."

"It's been a good 56 years," Margaret said. "Enjoy the special moments when they come, and savor them. We've come full circle and we are still best friends and our love for one another is complete."

Dennis and Alice Koenig, married 53 years and parents of two sons, met on Alice's 18th birthday, which fell on her first day of work at the JC Penney where Dennis worked. The couple became lovestruck and two years later, she asked him to marry her. "She's still my bride," Dennis vowed.

Alice added, "It is a gratifying feeling that our love and friendship has lasted this long."

The Koenigs offered young couples this advice, "Be friends first."

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By MARLA LEVINE Special to Peoria Times

Immanuel cooked up a Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast as a star-spangled salute to those who served in the military.

An army of veterans gathered at The Gardens at Immanuel for a hot breakfast of pancakes, sausage and bacon, served with fresh fruit and pastries.

At the top of the morning, Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard Airmen 1st Class Burton, Sheehan, and Travis, and Senior Airman White raised the American flag. Burton and Travis also performed a flag-folding ceremony. Once the flag was completely folded with a triangular blue field of stars, the American flag was presented to Immanuel resident Wayne Burnett, a Navy veteran of World War II.

Recently re-elected for a fourth term as City of Peoria Councilmember, Carlo "Rocky" Leone voiced his appreciation to the veterans for their service to this country.

The patriotic program continued as KPP Karaoke's Steve Van Dyke launched into "Anchors Aweigh" and kept spirits soaring with songs to salute the Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force veterans in the crowd.

To find out about events on Immanuel's upcoming calendar, call 623-876-6101.

 

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Photo by Marla Levine Immanuel Campus of Care resident Wayne Burnett, a Navy veteran of World War II, receives the honor of being presented the American flag by Airman 1st Class Burton during the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard flag-folding ceremony at the Peoria retirement community’s Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast.

 

Photo by Marla Levine Recently re-elected for a fourth term as City of Peoria Councilmember, Carlo “Rocky” Leone (left), voiced gratitude to those who served in the military while speaking at a Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast at Immanuel Campus of Care. U.S. Army 18th Airborne Corps veteran, Larry Colvin, a 94-year-old resident of Immanuel, talked with Leone about serving in World War II.

 

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PEORIA, Ariz. – Immanuel is launching the “Stay Healthy Living Well: An Educational Lunch and Learn Series” geared towards offering seniors information on staying on the safe side of maintaining a healthful lifestyle. Seniors are invited to attend the free, biweekly Stay Healthy Living Well: An Educational Lunch and Learn Series. The one-hour Educational Lunch and Learn topics are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon in Immanuel’s Arizona Room at The Gardens located at 11295 N. 99th Ave., adjacent to Sun City on the northeast corner of N. Desert Cove in Peoria.

The Educational Lunch and Learn Series presentations include: July 21 “Balance, Exercise and Falling Prevention” with instructor Tessa Finney, Arizona regional manager for Select Rehabilitation. Aug. 4 “Osteoporosis” with Sonja Kramp, resident care director for Immanuel’s assisted living, memory care and independent living residents. Aug. 18 “Uncovering Neurological Disease and Memory Loss” with Dr. Joyce Mobley, medical director at Immanuel. Sept. 1 “Diet and Nutrition” with Karen Frias, consultant registered dietician at Immanuel.

For reservations to the free, Stay Healthy Living Well: An Educational Lunch and Learn Series, call Cyndi Bertrand, Immanuel’s community life director, at 623-876-6100, ext. 606.

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PEORIA, Ariz. – Immanuel is launching a three-part “You Can Retire Well” seminar series geared towards informing seniors of the many resources available to attain a comfortable retirement. Seniors are invited to attend the free, biweekly “You Can Retire Well” seminars held at 1:30 p.m. on these upcoming Wednesdays: April 7 “Financial Planning for Assisted Living,” April 21 “Senior Living Options,” and May 5 “Get the Facts.” The informative presentations are held in Immanuel’s Arizona Room at The Gardens located at 11295 N. 99th Ave., adjacent to Sun City on the northeast corner of N. Desert Cove in Peoria. Call Immanuel’s marketing department at 623-876-6101 for reservations to the free, “You Can Retire Well” topics.

“From my experience with assisting seniors through the eligibility process for securing financial assistance, many people are surprised to discover that they do not have to be wealthy to retire well,” said Immanuel’s director of community outreach, Jennifer Castañeda.

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PEORIA, Ariz. – Immanuel Campus of Care recently hosted an art competition that resulted in a first prize ribbon for 88-year-old resident artist, Randolph “Randy” Sperling.

Immanuel Campus of Care submitted his award-winning painting depicting a girl strumming guitar during wartime to a judged competition by their Tucson-based management company, Watermark Retirement Communities. His inspirational work was among those selected for the Watermark Retirement Communities 2010 Expressions Art Calendar.

This same painting by Sperling, a retired Naval Intelligence Officer and a veteran of three wars, was previously awarded “Best of Show” at a Veterans Affairs combat artists exhibit. His Immanuel Campus of Care apartment is decorated with boatloads of nautical treasures that reflect his love of the sea from 22 years as a Navy sailor.

Watermark Retirement Communities 2010 Expressions Art Calendars will be available to pick up after Thanksgiving at Immanuel Campus of Care located at 11295 N. 99th Ave., adjacent to Sun City on the northeast corner of N. Desert Cove in Peoria. Call the marketing department at 623-876-6101 to reserve a free calendar.

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PEORIA, Ariz. – The Gardens at Immanuel Campus of Care experienced a taste of the islands as a Hawaiian Luau brought the “aloha” spirit to the Peoria retirement community.
Polynesian entertainment by Tia’s Royal Islanders danced around the cultures of Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa as band members drummed up a medley of hula dances. Sparks of excitement flared as a dynamic fire dancer ignited the spirit of the islands by twirling flames in a spellbinding tribal dance.

The performance came packed with a trunk full of colorful costume changes with muumuus, grass skirts and headdresses galore. The seaworthy program brought waves of applause from Immanuel Campus of Care’s residents and guests as they swayed to the beat of Hawaiian music. Several lucky mainlanders even were invited onstage for a Tahitian hula dance lesson.

Immanuel Campus of Care’s dining staff satisfied everyone’s appetite for a taste of a Polynesian paradise with pulled pork sandwiches, fruit kabobs, Hawaiian rice and glazed carrots.

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Marla’s Inkwell

The tuxedo-clad Messinger Band hit a high note with residents and guests attending the Jazz Night in The Gardens at Immanuel Campus of Care.

Bandleader Bob Messinger and his wife, vocalist Mari Messinger kicked off the musical lineup with Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood.” The jazzy rhythm of the three-piece band played well with a snappy performance by top-notch tap dancers and the singer’s vibrant personality.

The crowd marveled at the stylish costumes that were as dazzling as the professional dancers staged by Bob and Mari Messinger’s entertainment agency, Applause Productions and Entertainment, Inc. of Scottsdale.

Seniors were swaying along as Immanuel Campus of Care’s Jazz Night swung from the 1940s to the doo-wop ditties of the 1950s. Soon everyone was in the act as shouts of “Pennsylvania 6-5000” echoed through the audience.

Wearing top hats and tails, the dancing girls spun to the hot rhythm of Gene Krupa’s “Sing, Sing, Sing.” “They are so cute – I hate them,” deadpanned Mari Messinger. Then added with a charming smile, “I love them.”

The swinging performers received rave reviews as the seniors applauded the fun-loving music and great company at Immanuel Campus of Care’s Jazz Night.

“They’re a good band,” said Arlyne Dormal, a seven-year resident of Immanuel Campus of Care. Dancing some fancy footwork in the aisles, she noted, “I’m 86 years old but don’t feel it. All my life I’ve loved music. My daughter danced professionally. Grandson is a disc jockey. All my kids, grandkids and great grandkids live in the area.”

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Seniors recently danced the night away at a "Forever Young" Senior Prom in The Gardens at Immanuel Campus of Care in Peoria.

Ladies arriving at the event were greeted with fresh roses. Residents, guests and staff were decked out in prom attire. Meanwhile, the disc jockey kept the playlist whirling around a jazzy mix of standards and chart-topping favorites.

To add an old-world charm to the "Forever Young" Senior Prom, moonlit horse-drawn carriage rides trotted along Immanuel Campus of Care's landscaped grounds. Percheron draft horse Zeus and his ivory, rose-laced coach were driven by top-hatted coachman Carol J. McPheron of Carefree Carriage.

The royal treatment continued with the crowning of the Prom Prince and Princess, Jimmy and Carolyn Aldridge, and the Prom King and Queen, Wayne Burnett and Marva Russell, all residents of Immanuel Campus of Care.

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For information about Immanuel Campus of Care, contact the marketing department at 623-876-6101.

Immanuel Campus of Care is at 11295 N. 99th Ave., adjacent to Sun City on the northeast corner of North Desert Cove in Peoria.

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Peoria, Ariz. (May 26, 2009) – When administrators decided to install Caretracker software at a Peoria skilled nursing community earlier this year, they knew it would reduce paperwork for nursing staff. Little did they know, however, just what a dramatic impact it would have on employee morale, resident care, and communication with doctors and patients’ families. Needless to say, Immanuel Campus of Care is thrilled to be one of the first providers in Arizona to have discovered the benefits of this technology.

Caretracker looks like a small computer screen mounted on a wall. Immanuel has invested in nine kiosks throughout its skilled nursing community.

“With Caretracker in place, nurses and nurse’s aides at Immanuel now document the care they provide in real time on the system for all authorized eyes to see, instead of burying the information in a forest of paperwork,” said Cheryl Wartenberg, Executive Director of Immanuel Campus of Care Community.

According to Wartenberg, she and any department manager or nurse can run reports at the touch of a finger to reveal data trends over several days. This improved reporting can alert caregivers to subtle changes that might not be otherwise noticed, and allows for early intervention before serious problems have a chance to emerge.

Wartenberg also claims Caretracker saves time when producing detailed monthly reports required for regulatory compliance. Floor nurses can even run shift-to-shift reports, which give an instant snap-shot of staff documentation. This can help caregivers to recognize what supportive interventions may be most successful. For example, if an Aide were to notice a new skin irritation, Caretracker would alert supervisors. Caretracker can also indicate when residents may need to be offered certain medications in order for them to feel more comfortable.

With Caretracker, doctors whose patients are receiving care at Immanuel can easily review up-to-the minute care documentation for their patients, Wartenberg said. By having access to such current information, she said doctors can more readily address changes to orders for nutrition, medications, etc.

Immanuel’s Dietician uses Caretracker to quickly identify whether anyone has eaten less than half of their meals then prioritizes to visit with the resident and determine how to help. Likewise a Caretracker report will flag the charts of patients who have lost weight.

“There’s no doubt that patients whose care is specifically documented through Caretracker benefit from more accurate needs analysis, improved care planning and better care,” said Wartenberg, “which adds up to quicker recoveries and fewer set backs.”

Administrators at Immanuel say Caretracker also enhances communication between care providers and family members, keeping everyone better informed. For example, when a family member has requested that the resident be prepared to leave the property for a specialist appointment, or even for a special occasion like a luncheon, the date, time and specifics are programmed into a message for the caregiver on duty. That message must be read regarding that resident and acknowledged by the caregiver signing into the kiosk the morning of the scheduled event. Also, when a new resident moves in, all caregivers read a message containing important information about that person. In that way, the resident is not burdened with repeating answers to the same questions multiple times and all caregivers know the essential information regarding the new community member.

Another electronic advantage, according to Wartenberg, is Caretracker’s educational component. “The system helps us evaluate the education needs of each nurse,” she said.
Wartenberg says it takes less than 20 minutes on average to train each Immanuel associate in the use of Caretracker. New associates are trained as part of their orientation. It takes approximately an hour of additional training for managers to understand the choices in available reports and how to use the information through an import of the data in other systems.

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Monday, April 13, 2009
DAILY NEWS-SUN Community A3
Your Turn - Nancy Gerdes & Linda Hasenauer

More than 200 people came together March 7 for the Sun City Softball Club’s Cancer Survivors Day, an event at the Sun City softball field to raise money and awareness for lymphoma cancer research.

Larry Kuberka, whose fight with cancer served as the inspiration for the day, said he was pleased with the results.

“When we set out to do this, I had a goal of bringing in $2,000 for cancer research, and we did better than that,” Kuberka said.

“In one day, we were able to raise $2,575 for cancer research. I’m so happy and so proud of everyone who came.”

More than 170 people participated in the Memory Walk at 8 a.m., followed by the presentation of colors by the Mary Ellen Piotrowski American Legion Post 94 of Sun City West. The national anthem was performed by Bill Lohmeyer, a Sun City senior National League player.

Bob Reinberg, an American leaguer from Sun City West, gave a memory prayer honoring all former ball players of Sun City and Sun City West who succumbed to cancer.

“Thirteen players since 1995 fought a courageous battle with cancer, and all their names were read by the emcee of the day, Arvid Peterson,” Kuberka said.

A short ceremony dedicated the field’s new scoreboard, for which Kuberka had been raising money since 2006. The main attraction of the day was the softball games featuring cancer survivors from the American and National leagues. Both ended in closely fought contests, and the third game of the day pitted Sun Citians, ages 80 and up, against “the finest girls team in the Valley,” the Flames.

“(The crowd) cheered for the oldies, but in the end the girls were just too much,” Kuberka said.

Mike Davis, a representative from the Lymphoma Foundation and a former player with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics, gave an address to the crowd about his own experience with cancer; Davis’ son is a survivor.

The day ended with the release of dozens of helium balloons adorned with messages of hope and inspiration. “I would like to thank every individual, every sponsor and business establishment who helped in any way to make this day worthwhile,” Kuberka said. “It was a big success.”

At a recent meeting of the Surprise Grand Lions, Christian Thalen, general manager of the Volvo Arizona facility, made a presentation on the multifaceted work of Volvo, pointing out that the car manufacturer’s primary efforts are focused on safety, performance and environmental controls. At the conclusion of the program, attendees viewed a film on the many different tests. Thalen encouraged club members to test the new city safety feature of the 2010 crossover SUV.

Tests are conducted for speed, braking, rollovers, high speeds, car body noise, suspension integrity and effects of Arizona desert heat, dust and altitude. The following day, seven Lions and guests visited the facility near Wittmann, where each member was given the opportunity to test drive the new model and its automatic braking system.

After the test drives, the Lions toured the facility, including the speed track and the suspension testing road, where they observed high-speed suspension tests conducted by skilled test drivers.

 

Immanuel in the News

Geraldine Mitcoff, left, and Jo Telarski, both of Sun City, celebrate with Stephanie Ross, a
resident at Immanuel Campus of Care, and Sparky Pinola of Sun City, at the retirement community’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For information on Immanuel Campus of Care, call
623-876-6101.

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