Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) as well…
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Community News, June 2015
Footnotes from the library
Marilyn Klooster Summer is knocking at our door – guess we had better let her in. (Do we really have a choice here?) Temperatures are on the rise as our Arizona summer radiates in all its glory. Summer finds us wherever we call home and play – a good time to lay back, relax and…
Community News, June 2015
SunBird Personalities: Audrey Dolezal
Bob Neuman If you have met Audrey Dolezal, you recognize three characteristics immediately. She still has her Australian dialect, looks to be no older than 60 and obviously has a wonderful zest for life. This fascinating lady was born in 1928 and raised in Sydney along with a brother and sister. The Great Depression swept…
Community News, June 2015
St. Steven’s is celebrating 154 years of service
St. Steven’s Catholic community is celebrating 154 years of service in ordained ministry to the church. Come join us as we honor our priests and deacons ordained to serve. Reception is in the Great Hall on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The following are being honored: Fr. Leo Pierre Hissey – 49 years Fr.…
Community News, June 2015
SunBird Community Church schedule for June ministers
Bob Neuman “And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.” I Peter 5:10 Regarding God’s grace, author…
Community News, June 2015
Thank you, friends
The family of Connie Biederman would like to express their gratitude to Bunny and the Kare Bears for putting on our sister’s memorial and to Pauline for being with our sister during her last moment on this earth. Connie always said SunBird was a great place to live; now her family understands why she spoke…
Community News, June 2015
Word of the Month: Phaeton
David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow pickleball enthusiast, Bob Zimmerman, suggested a fascinating word with an interesting history for this month’s column; phaeton. Having driven a beautiful Phaeton motor home for many years after retiring, Bob researched not only the RV amenities, he wanted to know all about its namesake as well. Of all the…
Community News, June 2015
Yesterday Once More
Yesterday Once More will be in the Eight Arizona PBS studio on Thursday, June 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. – volunteering live on the pledge drive phones and helping to spread the word about their upcoming performance in the Mesa Arts Center show Rock, Pop and Doo Wop during the broadcast of the PBS special of…
Community News, June 2015
Five R’s for an Arizona Summer
Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Having moved to Arizona in 2010, it wasn’t long before we learned about the five C’s of the state (copper, cotton, citrus, cattle and climate), certainly a good way to remember some of the distinctive features of our great state. With summer upon us let me…
Community News, June 2015
This, That and Other Stuff
Bob Neuman We have been taught and influenced by our parents, teachers, minister, friends, plus adopting our lifestyle from many examples of others. Television personality Dr. Phil asks if we really know how to live and succeed in this world. “Some get it while others never will,” he states. Several of his books inform us…