Sun Valley Lodge Hall of Memories

Visitors to the Sun Valley Lodge Health Care Center are taking special notice of the hallway off the lobby. It is being transformed into a memorial to past residents of Sun Valley Lodge.

The project is the brainchild of Social Services Director Ron Marinch. “I have wanted to do this for a long time,” reported Ron. “I have been saving unclaimed photos of residents after they pass away for years. These people were a huge part of the Sun Valley Lodge family and we want to celebrate their lives.”

The hall is lined with vintage photos of past residents and pictures from their years at the Lodge. Ron is using frames that he has purchased at estate sales and some that have been donated by staff members.

Ron said, “Visiting families are really touched by the project. We have had several family members of deceased residents visit and contribute photos.”

The public is invited to visit the hallway and contribute photographs. The Lodge will scan photos if the contributor does not want to leave the original.

AzAHA Recognizes Years of Service

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

Sun Valley Lodge Employees Honored

Sun City, Arizona – Monday, May 19, 2008 – Nine Sun Valley Lodge employees were honored last week at the annual Arizona Association of Homes and Housing for the Aging (AzAHA) conference in Mesa.

The conference celebrated AzAHA’s 25th anniversary and chose to recognize employees who had served member facilities for 25 years or longer. Sun Valley Lodge had more employees in this category than any other member organization.

Employees honored are: Maria Leyva, Mary Bustas, Ruth Ochoa, Estella Moore, Barbara Mendoza, Ollie Washington, Bertha Lopez, Stella Hernandez, and Lily Topete.

AzAHA is a not-for-profit trade association representing more than 50 facilities dedicated to providing quality health care, housing and services to over 12,000 elderly Arizona citizens.

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Excellent Grade For Skilled Nursing

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

SVL Health Care Center Gets Top Marks

Sun City, Arizona – Tuesday, April 29, 2008– Sun Valley Lodge announced that its Health Care Center received an “Excellent” rating from the Arizona Department of Health Services. The review was conducted as part of the state’s required licensing procedure for skilled nursing facilities.
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Respite Care Apartment

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

SVL Accepting Summer Respite Care Reservations

Sun City, Arizona – April 16, 2008 – Sun Valley Lodge announced that is now accepting summer reservations for its respite care apartment. The furnished studio apartment is set aside for short term stays of at least five days. The reservation includes three meals a day in the Lodge’s dining room, assisted living care from certified caregivers, transportation to local medical appointments, and access to all campus activities. For more information please call 623-933-0137.

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Wine & Cheese Party Features Garden Apartments

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


Sun Valley Lodge Independent Living Open House

Sun City, Arizona – Monday, April 07, 2008– Sun Valley Lodge will host a wine & cheese party for its independent living Garden apartment residents on Thursday, April 10. The party is open to the community. Interested parties must RSVP by Wednesday, April 9 by calling 623-933-0137.

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Did You Know?

Visitors often comment that our campus is larger than they expected and that they were not aware of the independent living Garden Apartments that surround our rose garden behind the Lodge’s main building.

The Garden Apartments offer the best in independent retirement living. The two bedroom, 1 ½ bath units are 1200 square feet and are rented on a month-to-month basis.

The monthly rental fee includes basic cable, emergency call system, one covered parking space, water and sewer and the use of all common areas. One meal per day in our award-winning dining room is also included.

Portrait of a Volunteer

Lodge volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, a wide spectrum of ages, and provide our residents with a vast array of services. The one thing they have in common is that they enjoy helping others and are willing to share their time and talents.

Take Jennifer Lueck for example. Jennifer is a National Customer Communication Supervisor for Pulte Homes and is based in Surprise. During the work week she supervises a team of 14 people who create and develop marketing campaigns for the Del Webb, Pulte, and DiVosta brands. During her free time, though, Jennifer likes to garden.

And gardening is the talent she shares with Sun Valley Lodge for a few hours every month. She is helping us plant and maintain the flowers and shrubs that surround our apartments and keep our campus bright and cheerful. Jennifer calls the time she spends at the Lodge a “terrific opportunity. It is great to get to know residents and connect with so many people from different backgrounds.”

If you have a talent you would like to share, please give us a call.