Eric Ehst, Executive Director America is known as the land of the rugged individualist. We think of our nation as having been built by intrepid pioneers, prospectors, inventors, and entrepreneurs. But that’s only half the story. Where would we be without the Minutemen who volunteered to help win our freedom, the neighbors who gathered for…
Tag: Neighbors Who Care
Generals, August 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc
When good things become great Neighbors Who Care is proud to be a founding partner of Creative Engagement Partners. The coalition of community leaders known as Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners, which was established to enrich the lives of family members of people living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and memory impairment, is experiencing a metamorphosis.…
Generals, July 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc.
Summer’s here and we need your help Eric Ehst, Executive Director Over 700 of our disabled, homebound and frail neighbors rely on Neighbors Who Care to make sure they can get to lifesaving medical appointments, get groceries or hot meals, receive welfare checks or have access to other services that allow them to continue living…
Generals, April 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.
Planning ahead for life’s unexpected circumstances Life after 60 is great! You’re older, wiser and still going strong. Or maybe life has thrown you a curve and you need a little extra support. Whatever your situation, it’s important to educate yourself on the services available to you… especially before you need them. Neighbors Who Care…
Generals, March 2019
Third annual Charity Dinner Dance to benefit Neighbors Who Care
Vivian Guimond All members of our Sun Lakes Community and their guests are invited to attend the 3rd annual Charity Dinner Dance sponsored by the IronOaks Tennis Club. And, once again, all proceeds will benefit Neighbors Who Care. The event will take place at the Oakwood Country Club on Saturday, March 23, 2019 beginning at…
Generals, March 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, inc
Still a well-kept secret Jennifer Gustafson, Community Outreach Manager In my role at Neighbors Who Care (NWC), I have the opportunity to go out into our community and talk about the services we provide to seniors in Sun Lakes and South Chandler who are frail, disabled and/or homebound. As a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization, we are…
Generals, February 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc.
Taking a second bite of the cherry Most of us are familiar with the saying, “Life is just a bowl of cherries.” But, have you ever heard the expression, “Take a second bite of the cherry”? Popular in the United Kingdom, this phrase refers to the opportunity for a second chance, which is certainly something…
Features, November 2018
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc
Do you have questions about Medicare? Whether you are new to Medicare or would like to reevaluate your current plan, it’s a good time to look into options that are available to you, especially since Medicare open enrollment is in full swing. The Area Agency on Aging, Region One, in partnership with Neighbors Who Care,…
Generals, October 2018
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc
Opportunity for engagement and support at Memory Cafe As a member of the Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners, Neighbors Who Care is proud to be a part of the SE Valley Memory Café, a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss and their care partners to meet with others in a…
Generals, September 2018
How to add meaning to your retirement
Jennifer Gustafson, Neighbors Who Care Community Outreach Manager A man came into the Neighbors Who Care office who said he had been retired for about a year. He told me that he made the decision to take things easy after spending a good portion of his life working. He wanted to experience what it was…