Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Hey Neighbor   

Kare Bears needs Coordinators Now to help fulfill our Mission.   

Would you like to meet Newcomers or visit someone recovering from an illness or hospitalization or tell them about free medical equipment or free transportation for non emergency medical  or dental or therapy visits or fill them in on community resources or health events or   

Just bring your neighbor a great big smile, then just go to our Volunteer Opportunities page sign up.  

We need you in Units:

01, 01A, 02, 06, 14, 15, 19, 23, 26, 27, 32, 36, 39, 42B, 49A, 51, 58, 60 and 61 - and newly built areas

Marilynn Rebhun

1St Vice President, Kare Bears

1stvicepresident@karebears.org

Kare Bears is pleased to announce that Dee-Dee Patrick, Director of Health and Wellness, received the Vitalant Impact Award at the Vitalant 46th Annual Luncheon on April 29th

The Impact Award is the most prestigious and difficult award to earn, signifying outstanding leadership in blood donation coordination. It was given to Dee-Dee for her work above and beyond to encourage participation in the PebbleCreek blood drives.  

To quote Tom Choi , Vice President of the Vitalant, Southwest Division, “Each of us has the power to make an impact, no matter how big or small. Each donation has a memorable impact, not only for the patients we serve, but also for their family, friends and communities. Because of you, life doesn’t stop.”  

Thanks to all of the PebbleCreek residents who continue to donate blood. You have truly made a difference in the lives of others .  

On behalf of the Robson Reserve, Lance Williams, Executive Director, and Jill Romo, Marketing Director (pictured above at the Reserve), attended the breakfast buffet honoring the Kare Bears volunteers on April 16. 

They gave Kare Bears a $1,500 donation for all that the organization does for the PebbleCreek community.

 A brief talk about the Robson Reserve was presented along with an invitation to visit the facility. How lucky we are to have such a beautiful place so close to us if we find we need to downsize or go to an assisted living place.  

Kare Bears , a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, is not affiliated or funded by the homeowner’s association and relies solely on contributions from the PebbleCreek residents or community donors. Every donation is tax deductible so please keep us in mind if you have used our services and were pleased or perhaps make a memorial donation in memory of a friend or loved one.  

Again, the Kare Bears wish to thank Robson Reserve for helping to impact the quality of life for many residents here in PebbleCreek. 

See information about 

donating to Kare Bears

 Remember, all residents can benefit from Kare Bears. 

Kare Bears wishes to thank the PebbleCreek Men’s 9 Hole Golf Association for its generous donation of $600.00 . 

The money was raised by having a raffle at a Christmas party.  

  Kare Bears, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, is not affiliated with or funded by the homeowner’s association; and relies solely on contributions from the PebbleCreek residents. 

Every donation is tax deductible.All donations, whether large or small, allow us to continue our services.  

We not only need monetary assistance, we need volunteers. Check our services and resources and volunteer opportunities.  

Again the Kare Bears thanks organizations and individuals for helping to impact the quality of life for many residents here in PebbleCreek.

Pictured above: from PCM9GA: 

Bruce Hulbert (Treasurer), Trevor Ballinger (President), Louis Beaulieu (Secretary); and Kare Bears President Tom Meek 

What is the Directory of Services you may ask?  It is NOT to be confused with the Robson Source Book that you received in February. It is a compilation of resources provided by residents on the PebbleCreek egroups, speaker presentations, facilitators and members of support groups, Area Agency on Aging, lists from organizations specializing in seniors and resources obtained from research on the internet - and last but not least are the free services provided by Kare Bears.

Thanks again to Eddie Daurora, who designed the format so you can just click on a resource in the Table of Contents and will be taken directly there. You can also print your own copy if you choose to.

As you can see, the directory can be used by everyone; and. in some cases, even by family and friends all over the country. Check it out!

IMPORTANT:  Each individual using the directory is responsible for vetting the resources. 

Shown viewing the Directory are: Maureen Plate (2nd Vice President), Jan Stash (Office Volunteer Trainer), Cherrie Pierson (Office Volunteer).

Kare Bears House  

is located at 

15383 W Cheery Lynn Rd 

Goodyear AZ 85395

623-536-1200

 MASKS  ARE  RECOMMENDED

 FOR  VISITORS  AND  STAFF  

AT KARE  BEARS  HOUSE

SUMMER  HOURS

Monday-Friday   9 AM  Noon

Saturday    9 AM  to Noon

Sunday    Closed

 Visit the Kare Bears House to arrange for the loan of medical equipment, to return equipment, to check our resource library, or to get information on Kare Bears services