Resident-Staff Christmas Party

Residents and staff joined together to celebrate Christmas at our annual party.  We mingled with friends, listened to music, sampled treats from the kitchen, and even had a visit from Santa Claus! 

Christmas Thanks to Staff

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Christmas Singing

Staff and Residents joined together today to sing Christmas carols.

Goodbye Fifi

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December Assisted Living Activities

Assisted Living Activity Calendar

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December Health Care Center Activities

Skilled Nursing Activity Calendar
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Time to Decorate for Christmas

Thanksgiving Greetings From a Friend

Grayce was a beloved volunteer at Sun Valley Lodge.  We miss you Grayce!

November Skilled Nursing Activities

HCC Activity Calendar

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November Assisted Living Activities

Independent and Assisted Living Activity Calendar

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Sharing Holiday Time with Persons with Dementia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Michael Kloberdanz
Sun Valley Lodge
Phone (623) 933-0133
Fax (623) 933-5846
mike@sunvalleylodge.org
www.sunvalleylodge.org

"Sharing Holiday Time with Persons with Dementia" Workshop

 

Sun City, Arizona – Monday, November 01, 2010 –Sun Valley Lodge and Hospice of the Valley are partnering to host a workshop for the friends and family members of persons with dementia on Thursday, November 11th at 3:00 PM.

 

The overall goal of this interactive presentation is to assist participants in understanding some of the common holiday-related issues that people with dementia may have. The unique considerations for holiday time with patients with dementia will be discussed including possible safety concerns and the importance of adjusting expectations related to celebrating the holidays.

Sun Valley Lodge Assisted Living Manager Blanche Forrester says that the holidays can be particularly difficult for those suffering with dementia. “We feel this program will help families and professionals construct plans to successfully manage the holiday season and improve the quality of life for both the patients and caregivers.”

 

Sun Valley Lodge welcomes the public and health professionals to attend this informative and free discussion. Sun Valley Lodge is located at 12415 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. Seating is limited. Please call (623) 933-0137 to reserve a seat.
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SVL Celebrates Oktoberfest

Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Workshop

Sun Valley Lodge invites you to attend a workshop on Wednesday, October 27^th at 3:30 PM to find out if you qualify for this crucial benefit and how much you can expect.

Call (623) 933-0137 to reserve a seat.

Lodge Welcomes New Chef

We recently introduced a new chef to the Lodge kitchen. Daniel Kusik is a graduate of the Scottsdale Culinary Institute and hails from a restaurant family. Daniel has joined our staff as a sous chef where he will help continue our tradition of serving tasty and nutritious meals and offering a wide variety of choices.


Lodge Dietary Director Jamie Avalla explains Daniel’s role as highly interactive with residents and the meals themselves. “Daniel is not just planning menus. He will be very familiar with every meal served and will communicate with residents in order to ensure quality and consistency.” One of his first tasks will be to establish a monthly “Chef’s Table” where he will dine with a group of residents and critique the meal. The next time you join us for a meal, be sure to say hello to Daniel.

Non-Service Connected Disability Pension

Did You Know?

• Access to your benefit through this system provides you with access to care. With a pension in hand, you are able to afford the care you need.

• You may choose the services and providers you need under this benefit.

• This pension is paid directly to you by the US Treasury Department.

2010 Maximum Benefit Amounts

Two Veterans/Spouses ... $2,440 per month ... $29,280 annually


Married Veteran ... $1,949 per month ... $23,388 annually


Single Veteran ... $1,644 per month ...  $19,728 annually


Surviving Spouse ...  $1,056 per month ... $12,672 annually

Veterans’ Benefits Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Contact:Michael Kloberdanz
Sun Valley Lodge
Phone (623) 933-0137
Fax (623) 933-5846
mike@sunvalleylodge.org
http://www.sunvalleylodge.org/

Veterans’ Benefits Workshop

Sun City, Arizona – Friday, October 15, 2010 – Sun Valley Lodge will host a workshop designed to help veterans and their spouses understand the benefits they may be entitled to receive under the Veterans Administration Non-Service Connected Disability Pension program. The workshops will be held on October 27th at 3:30 PM.

 Marketing Director Mike Kloberdanz says the workshops are “very important to residents in our community. There seems to be a great deal of confusion regarding the qualifications needed to access these pensions and the steps needed to submit an application. We are very excited to be able to help veterans and their spouses negotiate their way through the process.”

The Veterans Administration (VA) Non-Service Connected Disability Pension is designed to provide qualified veterans and their surviving spouses with a tax free pension benefit. This pension benefit which was established in 1952 under Title 38USC, provides a direct tax-free monthly pension to help defray the cost of Long-term care in assisted living or home care.

The workshops are free and open to the public. Sun Valley Lodge is located at 12415 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. Seating is limited. Please call (623) 933-0137 to reserve a seat.

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Sun Valley Lodge is a nonprofit organization and has been providing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Sun City, Arizona for over 40 years.

The Benefits of Volunteering a Two Way Street

Caring volunteers have been a Lodge strength for many years. They escort residents to medical appointments, play games and music, serve coffee at functions, deliver mail, and visit with those in need of companionship. While it is obvious that our volunteers bring cheer to the Lodge and help us fulfill our mission, they tell us that they too benefit immensely from lending a hand.

A perfect case in point is our recently formed relationship with the Austin Centers for Exceptional Students (ACES) in Peoria. The ACES is a state-certified, private, year round, special education school for kindergarten through twelfth grade special needs students. This year the school instituted a Career Express program for their seniors who will soon be entering the job market.

During the course of this program, students prepare resumes, write cover letters, and role play interviews. They also volunteer with local businesses in order to get work experience and improve their social skills.

Seven students from the ACES, along with a rotating group of teachers, have been operating the Lodge’s snack cart and helping with various activities since the beginning of the school year. Two months into their experience at the Lodge, ACES teacher Kim MacBoyle considers the partnership a huge success. “Our teachers are reporting that the kids volunteering at the Lodge are really responding well to their work. One of our quieter kids has really opened up in the classroom because she knows she is helping others. We are also hearing from parents that the kids in the program are showing great improvement in their behavior at home and really enjoy talking about their experiences.”

Of course, our residents love spending time with kids and the opportunity to visit with new friends is even more important than the help being provided by our volunteers. If you would like to brighten the lives of our residents and lend a hand, please give us a call ... (623) 933-0137.

Check out our new sign!

SVL Celebrates Assisted Living Week

Sun Valley Lodge is extremely proud of our Certified Caregivers.  They provide 24-hour a day service to our assisted living residents and are on call around the clock to help our independent residents, as well.

September Skilled Nursing Activities

SVL Health Care Center Activity Calendar
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September Assisted Living Activities

Independent and Assisted Living Activity Calendar
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A letter from our friends at the Sun City Foundation ...

Fundraiser for Lodge Employee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:

Michael Kloberdanz

Sun Valley Lodge

Phone (623) 933-0137

Fax (623) 933-5846

mike@sunvalleylodge.org
http://www.sunvalleylodge.org/

Car Wash Scheduled for Sun Valley Lodge Employee

Sun City, Arizona – August 19, 2010 – A car wash will be held on Saturday, August 28th at a Peoria Circle K to aid a Sun Valley employee who was recently injured in a traffic accident. The fundraising event will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Circle K located at 7870 W Bell Road in Peoria. All of the money raised will go to help Christopher Snell of Peoria travel to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota to undergo an innovative procedure to restore the use of his left arm.

Chris, 18, was struck and seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver on May 26th at 67th and Greenway while he was riding his motorcycle to a class. Chris just graduated from Centennial High School in May and was taking classes to become a Certified Caregiver at Sun Valley Lodge in Sun City where he had been employed for two years in the food service department. He also intended to enroll in the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in September to become a motorcycle mechanic.

The accident left Chris with numerous life-threatening injuries including a torn aorta. While his recovery has been remarkably swift, Chris still does not have the use of his left arm because of a brachial plexus injury. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale feel Chris is an excellent candidate for an innovative surgical procedure to correct this problem.

The complex procedure is performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Chris has health insurance, but needs additional funds to help with travel and lodging expenses. He hopes to schedule the operation in October. For more details please call Chelsie Speedling at 623-330-8174.

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Lodge Hosts Community Service Gathering

On August 6th, Sun Valley Lodge served as hosts for the annual Sun City area Community Service Gathering organized by the Sun City Taxpayers Association. The meeting is designed to promote camaraderie and foster collaborations among nonprofit groups serving the West Valley.

August HCC Activities Calendar

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August Assisted Living/Indpependent Living Activities Calendar

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Happy Father's Day from Sun Valley Lodge!

We got the weekend off to a good start ...

Thanks From a Friend

Ice Cream Social!

The Sun Valley Lodge activities department makes sure there are plenty of things to do and lots of opportunities to have a great time.