Our friendly contact program offers supportive friendship Sandy Morse Do you find yourself wishing you could get out for lunch once in a while, maybe catch a movie, attend a concert, receive a birthday wish or just converse with some friendly faces? With the holidays just around the corner it can be a challenge when…
Tag: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
September 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Falls and the Fear of Falling Sandy Morse One of the primary goals of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is helping our members maintain their independence so that they can stay in their homes for as long as possible. When we visit prospective members we sometimes see potential hazards in their homes that could put their…
July 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
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…
June 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 100 trained volunteers are all…
March 2016
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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…
February 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors help 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) non-profit organization. Our transportation study, “What If I Can No Longer Drive?” resulted in many informed…