Tag: SunBird Kare Bears

Kare Bears Members Continue to Meet

Mary Shelor Even though SunBird Kare Bears don’t have meetings through the summer months, members still get together on the second Wednesday of the month for a meet and greet lunch, in the SunBird Horizon Room and celebrate birthdays of the members who have a birthday that month. On June 26 members attended the luncheon,…

SunBird Kare Bears Pause

Shirley Jackson The new board for the SunBird Kare Bears 2023-24 season will include Karen Volk, Kay Davis, Donna Moran, Patsy Covington, and Paula Warhoover. Barb Dunbar will continue as secretary, and Sandy Barber will continue as treasurer for the coming season. Donations have been given to the following charities in Chandler and nearby communities…

Kare Bears Close Out Their Season

Shirley Jackson SunBird Kare Bears have had a fruitful season. The by-laws have been reviewed, updated, and approved. Members should have received a copy of the by-laws, along with the February minutes, sent via email. The March meeting was filled with the election of a new board. Discussion and approval of payout of the funds…

SunBird Kare Bears Happenings

SunBird Kare Bears have now accomplished three meetings, two fairs, and a holiday luncheon. Santa Claus attended our holiday luncheon and was given gifts of love and charity from our own little elf, President Karen Volk. Members exchanged some lovely gifts and enjoyed a luncheon meal from the Horizon Room. Future events include the Second…

Kare Bears Well into Their 2022-23 Season

Shirley Jackson SunBird Kare Bears met in November and gifted St. Vincent de Paul with a generous array of canned goods, hygiene items, paper towels, and tissue. So much is needed by so many people. Some of our members volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul and know how desperately these items are wanted. Our KB…

Kare Bears Begins Season Under New Leadership

Shirley Jackson The first meeting of the SunBird Kare Bears will occur on Wednesday, Oct. 19, commencing at 1 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. President Karen Volk will preside over the meeting with new board members Kay Davis (vice president) and Lena Craft, Patsy Covington, and Donna Moran (members at large). Barb Dunbar will serve…

Kare Bears Activities

Shirley Jackson A few of the SunBird Kare Bears came together for a luncheon in July. Regular meetings will begin in October, when our new Kare Bears Board presides. New activities will be planned, and new fundraisers will be arranged. Of course, Kare Bear Fairs occur in November, December, February, and March. Information on joining…

Kare Bears Thanks the SunBird Community

Shirley Jackson Kare Bears welcomed Carolyn Richel, community liaison for Hospice of the Valley, to the February meeting. She relayed information regarding supportive care for those with dementia. Hospice of the Valley not only serves patients, but their families as well. They offer education for caregivers. A nurse is on call 24 hours a day…

Kare Bears Accomplishing Another Winter Season

Shirley Jackson SunBird Kare Bears have accomplished another Kare Bear Fair, and the final one for this season. Now, throughout the summer months, we will be accumulating wonderful White Elephant items for future fairs. Donations may be made to Joan Bruening at 480-636-0270 (no furniture or clothing). Our Creedence Clearwater concert was enjoyed by many…