Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at Robson Reserve assisted living facility, 9405 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, for “Dementia 101: Awareness and Understanding—How to Be a Better Neighbor, a Better Friend, a Better Care Partner,” presented by Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes and Robson Reserve. This one-hour informational session will…
Tag: Awareness
October 2025, Features
How Scammers Use Alternative Payment Methods to Steal Your Money
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers are always looking for new ways to separate people from their money, and one of their favorite tricks is pushing victims toward alternative payment methods. These methods—wire transfers, peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App, prepaid gift cards, and even cryptocurrency—make it much easier for fraudsters…
October 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst This is such an exciting time of the year for all of us in Cottonwood Palo Verde! Our snowbirds are returning from their travels all over the world, and we are fully engaged in high-season activities. On behalf of the entire board of directors, it is our pleasure to introduce our new general…
June 2025, Features
Do You Know Your Neighbors?
Jojo Meyer Several weeks ago, a woman whom we didn’t recognize knocked on our door asking for help. Because we grew up in the Midwest, helping comes naturally. Lending her a hand in such a small way led our eyes, ears, and hearts to further awareness of the common struggles that seniors face. She shared…
May 2025, Generals
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are hosting a seminar for care partners of loved ones living with dementia entitled “How to Better Connect with Your Care Partner During Challenging Situations” on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Education Center, Room 1. If…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Dementia 101 and Self-Advocating for Your Healthcare Presentations
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes will present “Dementia 101: The Basic Dementia Information Everyone Needs to Know” on Monday, Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in the Education Center, Room 4. RSVP to Lori at 480-955-1633. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is hosting an afternoon of learning how…
Generals, December 2024
MCSO’S Financial Crimes Awareness Seminar Recap
Bill Shedd The Financial Crimes Unit of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) presented a Financial Crimes Awareness Seminar at St. Steven’s Catholic Church on Oct. 24. The seminar was well attended, and a lot of very important information was presented to the large group. The presentation reviewed how to identify and protect yourself from…
October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness
Jojo Meyer, Resident It was a defining moment in 1994 when, at the age of 24, I received my first cancer diagnosis. I was overcome with fear. My goal was to survive for my son. At the time, I was not educated in self-care or a holistic approach for healing. Nor had I evolved to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Fraud Awareness and Protection Topic for JWV March Meeting
Come hear Joyce Petrowski, president of R.O.S.E. (Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly), discuss how to protect seniors and keep them safe at the most vulnerable time in their lives. Joyce will speak at the Jewish War Veterans’ (JWV) Sunday, March 17, meeting, which takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S.…