Sun Valley Lodge to Unveil Memorial Garden with Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:

Michael Kloberdanz

Sun Valley Lodge

Phone (623) 933-0137

Fax (623) 933-5846

mike@sunvalleylodge.org

www.sunvalleylodge.org

Sun Valley Lodge to Unveil Memorial Garden with Open House

Sun City, Arizona – Thursday, March 29, 2012 – Sun Valley Lodge is inviting the public to join us in inaugurating our newly created memorial garden on April 12^th with an open house from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.  We will have drinks, hor d’ouvres, music, and a putting contest on our putting green.

We have been working on our memorial garden for several months and are pleased to finally be unveiling it.  It is a place set aside to honor the friends, families, and residents whom have made the Lodge such a special place for over 45 years. 

Donors are invited to order engraved bricks and join our annual Garden Society through our website: www.sunvalleylodge.org.  Or, contact our development office directly at (623)933-0137 extension 129.  All donations to the Sun Valley Lodge Memorial Garden are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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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.

Years of Service

Residents and staff gathered today to celebrate our employees years of service.  One of the many great things about Sun Valley Lodge is how long employees stay with the organization.  It is a great place to live and work!

Travel Along Old Route 66 at Sun Valley Lodge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:

Michael Kloberdanz

Sun Valley Lodge

Phone (623) 933-0137

Fax (623) 933-5846

mike@sunvalleylodge.org

www.sunvalleylodge.org

Travel Along Old Route 66 at Sun Valley Lodge

 Sun City, Arizona – Thursday, March 22, 2012 – Sun Valley Lodge will kick off  its annual Discover Arizona series on Wednesday, April 4^th at 10:00 AM with a program entitled “Along Old Route 66.” The event will be presented by John Craft, a professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. 

A history of the “mother road” will be illuminated in this presentation by scenes of roadside attractions and historic landmarks.   This program will also feature footage from two television documentaries that were produced in Arizona and were broadcast on public television stations and cable networks across the United States.

The Discover Arizona series is free and open to the public.  The presentations are made possible through a grant from the Arizona Humanities Council.  Sun Valley Lodge is located at 12415 N. 103^rd Avenue in Sun City.  For more information please call (623) 933-0137.

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Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Managing Chronic Pain with Helen Dearman

Helen Dearman is known as the pain sufferers’ advocate.  She has dedicated her life to helping people who, like herself, have to live with chronic pain.  Helen is a radio host, a frequent TV panelist, author, and speaker. And, she is a friend of Sun Valley Lodge.  Helen recently spoke with us about the importance of managing chronic pain which she describes as “any pain that does not go away with reasonable time and treatment.”

Helen has some basic advice for seniors suffering from this type of pain:

·         “It is very important for seniors to bring someone with them to their medical appointments.  Many seniors are on a complex combination of medications and it is crucial that they understand their doctors’ instructions.”

·         “Seniors should keep a constant and current list of medications in a place where a trusted friend or family member has access.  The list should include dosages, strength, storage instructions, and the name of the doctor who wrote the prescription.”

·         “It is very important for all people suffering from pain to develop support groups.  There are ways to manage chronic pain and it helps to have the support of others.”

Helen’s most recent book, Pain Tamers, is available at Barnes & Noble, through www.amazon.com, and several other outlets.

March 2012 HCC Activities

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March 2012 Independent/Assisted Living Activities

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