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42nd Issue March 2021 WV Artist - Page 6 Explore Hidden Talents WV Library News - Page 7 Grab a Great Book Peoria, AZ Customer Just Like Clockwork - Page 33 Beautiful Timing at WV Permit 162 PAID Residential US Postage * ECRWSS * PRSRT STD
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March 2021 C O N T E N T S and F E A T U R E S 8 Always Remembered 10 Veteran Treasures 11 Photography Club Contest Winners Page 14 24 Woodshop at WV The Hiking Club plans to hit the trails at Estrella Mountain Regional Park 25 Advertisers Corner 26 Helping Hands Report Page 22 Deadline for submissions The Performing Arts Council celebrates the WV Musicians and more for the April issue is March 1st. Call Judy Carrucciu at 623-321-2209 Disclaimer: Westbrook Village Living Magazine is independently owned and operated by Westbrook Living, for advertising rates or send an email to: L.L.C. It is not affiliated with the Westbrook Village Homeowners Association. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. Advertising does not constitute an endorsement of admin@westbrookvillageLIVING.com. any product or service. Please independently investigate any Company that you do business with. Merchandise/ Please also send all ideas, articles, club news services are expected to be as advertised. Columns, articles, or advertising appearing in Westbrook Village and memories to Judy. Living does not constitute endorsement by the Publisher of products, services or opinions advertised. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising, letters to the editor or articles. Articles will be edited due to space This publication is delivered at the end of limitations. Westbrook Village Living does not publish letters to editor or opinions. each month via U.S. Mail in Westbrook Village All contents: Westbrook Village Living ©2021. All rights reserved. Art Direction/Design by Utopia Creative Solutions- and surrounding area. www.utopiacs.com. Printing by Desert Digital Imaging. Cover: photo credit - Bob Cielek 3 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
An Irish Blessing Editor’s Message May you live a long life, full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold as the least of your wealth, As I reflect on luck this month, I think it May the dreams you hold dearest, be those which come true, certainly plays a part in the quality of our The kindness you spread keep returning to you. lives as does God’s grace. But can we create our own luck? I believe that hard work, as Read about Barb Hurley Peterson and her work volunteering Lori Reiland with the Fine Arts Club (pg. 6). Thank you, Barb! Many of the well as setting goals and values for our lives can make all the difference. This month, I would like to express clubs here would not operate as efficiently or be as much fun my gratitude for all the hard-working business owners that without the tireless contributions of the volunteer leaders. support Westbrook Village Living magazine. In a year that has Also, let us not forget the difficult job of being a Director or been difficult for every business owner, these men and women Committee Member for the WV HOA. There are countless get out and do their best every day. Check out the article on decisions to be made every month. Mason Electric on page 25. Mike Mason was recently praised Thank you to everyone that contributes to Westbrook Village by one of our homeowners online on Nextdoor for his high with hard work, sacrifice and commitment. This is what makes quality work. Way to go Mike! We love to hear WV reviews of Westbrook Village such a special place to live! our advertisers, so please share your experiences with us. Luck of the Irish to you all, I would like to wish a Happy Retirement to Rosalie Swenson. She served the residents of Westbrook Village since 1985. Now that is hard work and commitment! (pg. 17 ) Lori Check out the awesome volunteers with Helping Hands Do you have a good Westbrook idea, memory or club event? If so, and the services provided on page 26. These volunteers are we want to hear from you! Please direct emails as well as all letters to lifesavers for many of our residents. Admin@WestbrookVillageLiving.com. TRAVELING WV Computer Club TO COOLER CLIMES?? Calendar, Scheduling and Reminders Smart phone and computer can manage schedules, Don’t miss an issue! appointment reminders and to-do lists. Most devices include a basic calendar app or you can use a cloud based scheduling services from Google, Apple or Microsoft. Mail $25 check and forwarding address to: Westbrook Village Living LLC • The information can be synchronized between 8715 W. Union Hills Dr, Ste 108 multiple devices. Peoria, AZ 85382 • They provide convenient reminders of what needs to be done. • They can be set to schedule repeating events and reminders, daily, weekly, monthly, etc. This saves time 4 and eliminates handwritten lists. Summer Ready to use AARP Tax-Aide Preparation Issues! service this year? Visit the club website wvcc.us for detailed information. Visit www.aarp.org/taxaide for all alternate SOON IT locations and times services or call WILL BE 888-AARPNOW (888-227-7669) for more information. Contact the Computer Club at the new number (623) 226- 8126, or by email at wvcc@live.com and online at wvcc.us. 4 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
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The Art of Living with Barb Hurley Peterson Just Around the Bend, one of Barb's acrylic paintings, is showcased at the Vistas Rec Center. B arbara Hurley was born in a small town on Long Island, New York, in 1954. She was six when her family moved to northern New Jersey. In 1967 Barb’s parents quit their jobs and herself president of the club in 2018. She adds, “It is time to groom a new young member for the job!” The Fine Arts club schedules an outside artist each month to decided to seek a better life, moving to Arizona with 5 young do a demonstration on the 2nd Wednesday of each month children in tow. She has lived in the west valley ever since. (October through April). The demo’s are a great way to Upon graduating from high school, Barb worked for the introduce members to a variety of painting methods, styles Arizona State Government. It was supposed to be a summer and art supplies. Some of the demo artists also provide job prior to entering college in the fall to major in art. Little did workshops and the club formerly scheduled two or three she know that working for the government would become workshops each season at the Fine Arts room to provide her career! While working downtown across from the state learning opportunities for interested members. capitol, Barb met her future husband, Don Peterson. They In addition to actively participating in the Westbrook Fine married in 1982 and she became an instant “mom” to his son Arts club, Barb also joined other outside art leagues, such from his first marriage. “It was challenging, but I had 4 younger as Arizona Art Alliance as a juried member, and she held brothers so I was used to dealing with boys,” says Barb. several board positions. Also having been a member of the Their son now lives in Prescott and has his own children and Wickenburg Art Club and Vanguard Artists (a critique group), grandchildren. Barb feels these experiences have led to many wonderful In 1995, the couple decided to start looking for a new home friendships and art connections in her retirement life. that they wanted to enjoy once they retired. The biggest attraction at WV was the golf courses and numerous club activities. They also liked the idea of having a pool available that they did not have to personally maintain. After remodeling their WV home and making it their own, it is a sanctuary for Barb that makes her happy and is filled with art on every wall and shelf! Barb retired in 2003 from her government career in management with responsibilities in the areas of contracts, grants, budget, accounting and technology. She had put her art talents “on hold” for 30 years and now it was time to get busy being creative! Deciding to join the WV Fine Arts club in 2004, Barb explains, “At first it felt strange to be around other artists who all Barb stands next to her acrylic painting entitled Surrounded on seemed to know each other and were so enthusiastic about display at the Vistas Rec Center. art! Would I fit into this group? I was the youngest club member and did not know anyone in Westbrook.” However, Barb sells her work professionally in art shows (including the she got to know more of the wonderful folks and became Westbrook Fine Arts show each March) and has a website: more involved in the club activities, and eventually found artbybarbhurley.com Please check it out! 6 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
Cooking at WV with Chuy and Jan! Crenshaw Salad serves 2 -3 We first discovered this delicious salad while visiting friends in Dallas, Texas. Marsha Crenshaw made this salad and brought it to our friend’s home. We are not sure if she had a recipe or just made it up as she went, but it is one of our favorite salads so we named it Crenshaw Salad. It is a meal in itself. We hope you enjoy it as well! Salad Ingredients: Dressing Ingredients: Procedure: 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and 2 large leaves of fresh basil, • Blend dressing ingredients except basil, with a stick dried, stems removed chopped blender or wire whip. Add basil at the very end. 1 green apple, julienned ½ oz. sherry vinegar (If blended early, it can make dressing taste bitter.) ½ cup chopped dates ½ oz. rice vinegar • After roasting and slicing the potatoes, toss all ½ cup candied walnuts 2-1/2 oz. olive oil remanding salad ingredients (except feta cheese) to 1/2# Baby Yukon potatoes, roasted, ½ tsp. garlic paste make salad. salted and coined sliced • Add the dressing and toss, finish with crumbled feta. Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled BESTSELLERS WV BESTSELLER BOOKSHELF by Sandra W. Evans BESTSELLING FICTION BESTSELLING NON-FICTION In his New York In her Publishers In his Wall Street Times bestseller, Weekly bestseller, Journal bestseller, Nicholas Sparks Susan Wiggs Dallas Hartwig has writes another delivers another a groundbreaking heartfelt story poignant story new plan for living about an injured about a successful in sync with your Navy doctor, Trevor businesswoman, circadian rhythm. Benson. When Natalie Harper. His new “4 Season Trevor’s grandfather When her boyfriend Solution” is a passes away, he and mother both blueprint to reclaim returns home where he falls in love with die in a plane crash coming to surprise health and energy. Summer is the high- a deputy sheriff, Natalie and also meets her, Natalie has to deal with closing her energy period decelerating into the a teenager, Callie, whom his grandfather mother’s beloved bookstore. But, when Fall-winter that is the restorative period. had befriended. As both women have Natalie hires a handsome ex-marine Spring is the physical awakening period. family secrets, Trevor will need the to help with repairs, will he and a Each season has “anchor points” for Luck of the Irish to help both of them few four-leaf clovers found in the sleeping, eating, movement and inextricably changing his life forever. walls change her mind about selling! connection.
Chaplain’s Corner Column WHEN LEMONADE offer companionship, tools and the freedom to find your way ISN'T ENOUGH through the maze of grief and loss. It is about helping yourself How often have we heard it: "When life gives you lemons, heal and restoring your life make lemonade." and your joy. The trouble with lemonade is that it's not always enough. The workshop runs every Sure, it's a cute little phrase to keep in mind when we're Tuesday night from dealing with the day-to-day hassles of life––certainly a good March 9 to May 11, plus reminder for us to make the best out of every situation. But an introductory seminar when squeezing lemons and adding some sugar doesn't do on Saturday, March 6. Please call or text me at 602-622-1488 the job, what then? When your heart is broken, and simply (or email me at gr.olson@cox.net) if you would like more getting through the day overwhelms you and the ache is information or wish to sign up for the workshop. You can also deep, a little sweetener just isn't enough. visit our website at www.HealingFromLoss.live. "There's a big difference," writes Marcus Yoars, "between Grace and Peace to you, being squeezed by life and being broken by it." On March 6 I begin a grief recovery workshop called Healing – Chaplain Greg From Loss. This is not a support group. Healing From Loss is a "plan of action" to help you move through loss, pain and grief. Greg Olson is a Board Certified Chaplain and Grief Recovery Specialist. He is the Pastor and Director of Life Discovery Ministries The group requires reading, homework, self-reflection and in Glendale, AZ, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping regular attendance & participation in a small group setting. those in grief or loss. You can reach Greg at gr.olson@cox.net. Our purpose is not to "fix" you, but to walk alongside you and or 602-622-1488. Always Remembered Harry F. Crooks Harry F. Crooks, a longtime resident of Westbrook Village and a World War II Veteran has passed away. He was born on September 12, 1923 in Terre Haute, Indiana. After returning from the war Harry attended Indiana University for a B.S. in Business. He retired after 32 years as a systems Analyst for Lockheed Martin. Harry along with his wife Lou Jean have been Westbrook Village residents since 1984. Harry enjoyed golf and played a role in the successful purchase of our golf courses when the community was just beginning. Memorial services will be held at a later date. 8 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
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VIETNAM WAR MEMORIES JIM MAC CRACKEN Jim Mac Cracken served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years. He joined the Air Force in 1963. Jim Mac Cracken joined the Air Force and began training as a missileer at Walker AFB, New Mexico, during the Vietnam War era. During his career, Jim served as a crew member on Atlas E/ F, which was an American expendable rocket launch system. He then worked with the Titan II and Minuteman III for 7 years, where he earned a Combat Crew badge. In addition, he flew on the SAC Airborne Command Post for two years as a Missile Combat Crew Commander and Chief of the Battle Staff. Following his assignment as Squadron Commander, Jim commanded the 320th Strategic Missile Squadron. At Warren AFB in Wyoming, Jim served as Deputy Base Commander and Deputy Commander for Maintenance. He then served as Deputy Commander for Operations for the 487th Ground Launched Cruise Missile in Comiso, Sicily. After serving as Director of ICBM Test and Evaluation, Jim retired in 1987. He is proud to have been a part of the Air Force’s efforts to keep the Communist system at bay. He enjoyed the camaraderie and his efforts in the Minuteman system, which is still in use today. Jim and his wife Mary have two children and four grandchildren. They are thrilled to have moved to WV in 1992. Thank you for your service to our country, Jim! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ PABLO GUZMAN Pablo Guzman was drafted into U.S. Army in 1968, just one and a half weeks after his high school graduation. He received training at Fort Bliss in Texas and went on to Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Polk Louisiana. Pablo was sent to Vietnam, where he served as part of the 11 B 40 Infantry in the jungle for a full year. Pablo was notably stationed at Hamburger Hill near the Laotian border, where he lost friends almost daily. Pablo’s military experience taught him what the word “respect” means, and he remembers well the way fellow soldiers took care of each other. Pablo also enjoyed meeting and knowing soldiers from all over the U.S. Pablo earned a Silver Star, one Bronze Start and a Bronze Star Cluster. Pablo and his wife have lived at Westbrook Village since 2017 and they enjoy the people in the community very much. “We have wonderful neighbors, and it is my delight to help them with small tasks,” says Pablo. They also have a dog who they had trained by Soldier’s Best Friend, one of the charitable efforts which the WV Veteran’s Club supports wholeheartedly! Thank you for your service to our nation, Pablo! 10 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
Photography Club Fun Westbrook Village Living Magazine reached out to the WV Photography Club with a photo contest for its members. The contest required club members to submit some awesome photos of the fabulous clock at the entrance to the Vistas community (see clock article on page 33). The MAKE club did not disappoint! 1st prize: Bob Cielek, YESTERDAY JEALOUS OF club President, wowed us with the winning photo, proudly displayed TOMORROW on the cover of this issue. The glorious sunset colors provide a gorgeous backdrop to 2nd Place Photo Keeping Time the beloved WV clock by Tanju Bayramoglu and landscape. Build on what’s great about your life now, 2nd prize goes to photographer, Tanju Bayramoglu, who and add new friends, a campus full of amenities, captured the clock with surrounding landscape midday. The and the security of Sierra Winds’ Life Care. composition shows balance and color. Learn more or schedule an appointment. 3rd prize goes to 623.432.9137 | SierraWinds.com photographer, Jim Rust. Night time lighting is featured as a beautiful backdrop for the lit up clock. For information regarding the Photography Club, 17300 North 88th Avenue please contact club VP, Peoria, Arizona 85382 Tom LaFleur at 623-328-5612. 3rd Place Photo Night Bright by Jim Rust
Crossword Crossword Puzzle #42 by Margie E. Burke March ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Boat's berth 2 Part of a repair 14 15 16 WV Association bill 10 Skewed view 17 18 19 Calendar of Events 20 21 22 14 Multinational money 15 Come about 23 24 25 No Regular Scheduled Board Meeting 16 A while ago 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 in March Due to Annual Meeting 17 Flashcards 33 34 35 36 subject 37 38 39 40 Tuesday March 9 – 8:30 a.m. ? 19 Kind of ID 20 Renter Recreation Committee Meeting 41 42 43 21 Courting music via ZOOM 44 45 46 47 48 23 Put up, as a picture 49 50 51 Wednesday March 10 – 9:00 a.m. 25 Flinch, say 26 Varied 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Landscape and Facilities Meeting 30 Biased against 59 60 61 via ZOOM seniors 33 Bird feeder filler 62 63 64 February 2021 Sunday March 14 – 9:00am 34 Small sample 36 80's group who 65 66 67 Second Sunday Marketplace sang "Take On Copyright 2021 by The Puzzle Syndicate Lakes Complex Me" 37 Melville setting 63 Now or _____ 9 Craft anew 38 Forestall, with Tuesday March 16 – 9:00 a.m. 38 Talk like Porky 64 Edit menu choice 10 Pep in one's step "off" Pig 65 Gives the 11 Impossible to fill 39 Urban housing Long Range Planning Committee 40 Slot machine heave-ho SUDOKU 12 Got an A+ on 43 Mistake in print via ZOOM Edited by Margie E. Burke icon 66 WTO's concern 13 Parched Difficulty: Easy 45 Runway figures 41 Pop-ups, e.g. 67 Pound sound 18 Try, as a case 47 Safe from Tuesday March 16 – 1:00 p.m. 42 Cheyenne shelter DOWN 22 Raring to go 24 ____ and go 4 6 hackers 48 "Fame" singer 8 ACCHOW Meeting TO SOLVE: 43 Ticklish Muppet 44 Navy clerk 1 Close, as an envelope 26 Test, as ore 27 Glove leather 9 3 50 Fare with onions 52 Aquatic plant via ZOOM Each row must contain the numbers 46 Tactful 49 Koontz creation 2 Tackle box item 3 Blue flower 28 Like some temperatures 7 1 short 2 53 TV cable, for 5 Wednesday 1 to 9; each March column17 – 10:00 a.m. Cornerstone Committee Meeting 51 Within earshot 52 Ivory tower 4 CheapMarch insult 2021 29 Old-fashioned 5 Sing the blues 31 Cause of a red 5 9 54 Spanish sparkling wine 4 vianumbers must contain ZOOM 1 to 9; and the inhabitant 55 Etsy wares 6 You-here link 7 Tiny amounts face 32 Medium's card 8 3 56 Monetary penalty each set of 3 by 3 Wednesday boxes must March contain17 – 6:00 p.m. 59 Piercing site 60 Assessment 8 Willow for basketmaking 35 Oktoberfest souvenir 1 7 57 Type of list 58 Winter coat? 9 WVAtheAnnual numbersMeeting1 to 9. 62 Chutzpah 5 Solution 1 puzzle: 6 61 Conducted 2 via (Answer ZOOM Sudoku Solution to previous to Crossword: appears else- SUDOKU Difficulty: Easy 7 Edited by Margie E. Burke L A R K 4 L A T T E W H where in this issue) Wednesday March 24 – 3:00 p.m. A T A L E E A R R O W A E R Y 9 1 P O S E 9 S H I P S H A P E S M O K E S T 7 1 Ways T E A & Means Meeting via ZOOM R C S K E HOW TO SOLVE: Copyright 2021 by The Puzzle Syndicate E A S E L M E N T O R 2 5 1 EachT row R A must D E A I R B A G contain S P A theBnumbers E N T S C A R C E 7 2 4 H I N D 1 ItoN9;CeachI T E S T R U T column A N E W T E A A R R T 7 9 8 Phone Pals must P E Econtain L E R the T R A M S numbersI 1 NtoT9;I and M E D A T E D 6 2 I M A G O each set of 3 by D I S S E M 3 B L E 4 8 D E G E N E R A T E boxes O M Emust the L Onumbers S T N contain T I M E R A1 to S 9. Solution to Sudoku: I D E M A L O N E A T E T E R Program 2 3 1 4 appears (Answer 5 6 else-2 9 7 8 3 Live alone? Phone Pals pairs up callers 5 6 7 8 2 where in this issue) 9 3 5 8 7 6 1 4 to give each other a “welfare check” call. You determine the length and 8 3 1 5 8 7 6 4 1 3 2 9 5 frequency of the calls with your Phone Copyright 2021 by The Puzzle Syndicate 3 5 7 2 9 1 8 4 6 HOW TO SOLVE: Pal. It’s a great way to make a friend 9 6 8 3 5 4 1 2 7 and ensure you both are up and about! Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; 4 1 2 7 6 8 3 5 9 each column must contain thenumbers 1 to 9; For more information, contact and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the 5 8 4 1 7 6 9 3 2 numbers 1 to 9. 7 3 1 9 4 2 5 6 8 Amy Miller at 623-455-3537. Solution to last month's puzzle to the right ➙ 6 2 9 8 3 5 4 7 1
Westbrook Village Golf Club NEWS T he Westbrook Village Golf Club was formed in 1994 as a semi-private club when purchased by many WV residents. The Club celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 2019 and boasts a very strong and thriving membership. The Club’s Board of Directors made a decision to operate • • • • Men’s, Ladies and Couple Leagues and groups. Golf handicap with access to recording scores. Reciprocity at over 250 golf clubs (nationwide and abroad). Currently no initiation fee. • 30-day tee time booking window. as a private club from November 1st through April 30th. Therefore, the golf courses and practice facilities are restricted The membership categories are as follows: to members and their guests during this time. The reasoning • Annual: provides unlimited golf from October 1st through was predominantly based on COVID- 19 and maintaining a September 30th . safe environment for the membership and their guests. The • Semi-Annual: carries all the benefits of Annual benefits of becoming a private club during the “high season” membership but with unlimited golf from November 1st months has led to increased member enjoyment, membership through April 30. enquiries and the number of new members joining the Club. May 1 through October 31 we will return to our semi-private • Weekend: Unlimited golf on Friday, Saturday and Sunday status and our ever popular Summer Cooler Pass will once plus all major holidays. A weekend member may use the again be available for outside play. range all week long and pay a reduced green fee Monday through Thursday. This is a very popular option for those Today, the golf club has over 650 members enjoying daily that still work during the week. group play that fosters camaraderie and lasting friendships to • Monthly (30/60/90 day): A Monthly member joins the those who live here year round, for 6 months and/or for the Club for the year, but only has unlimited golf for the self- short term renters during the high season. Although there is nominated, 30/60/90 consecutive days and was primarily no requirement to live in Westbrook approximately 90% of the created for WV snowbird renters trying out the Village membership are residents and own a home here in the Village. before retirement. Monthly members are also able to With no HOA funding the Club is owned by the membership play the courses outside their unlimited period by paying and run by a Board of Directors. The Club’s revenue is a green fee. With the availability of using the Club’s predominantly derived from annual membership dues. practice area all year round, the Monthly membership There are several categories of membership each category provides an economical option for people enjoying the majority of benefits listed below: who primarily want to use the practice facilities (driving • Unlimited golf on the Lakes and Vistas golf courses. range/putting and chipping greens) year round. Members who join under this category may bring guests • Unlimited use of the driving range with complimentary but the guest will pay full rate to play. golf balls all year. • Guest privileges – first five rounds enjoy a reduced green Westbrook Village Golf Club is the heart of the community. fee. Maintaining its beauty and lush green expanses for all Westbrook residents to enjoy is paramount to the Golf Club’s Board of Directors and the membership. If you are interested in finding out more about the club and membership options please stop by and see me at the Administration Office at the Lakes Club House. Meanwhile, continue to soak up and enjoy the beauty Westbrook Village Golf Club provides inside the gates of Westbrook Village. David Keller Director of membership Sales, Westbrook Village Golf Club Water Water Water --- the new well as a source springing to life. 623-566-4548 x 103
In general, hikes are classified as follows: WV Hiking Club Easy – 2 to 4 miles with elevation gains up to 400 feet. Moderate – 4 to 7 miles with elevation gains up to 750 feet. Difficult – 7 or more miles with no limit on elevation gain. Spring 2021 hIKe SCheDuLe Total Ascent – adds all the up elevation changes together. Due to COVID, masks will be required when traveling to hike destination and no more than four per vehicle. • Mar 5 Mesquite/Willow Canyon Loop – White • Mar 19 Go John – Cave Creek. - 5.8-mi Loop. Moderate. Tank Mtn. Regional Park – approx 8.9 miles loop. Hike through several washes and then up two different Difficult. This trail steadily climbs going in and out passes with great desert views. Entrance fee per vehicle. of several washes. Two ridges will give good views Driving distance approx. 60 miles RT. of the Valley with rocks in parts of the trail and this is typical Sonoran Desert scenery. Driving distance • Mar 26 Thumb Butte/Garden Grove Loop – Prescott Area approx. 50 miles RT. Entrance fee per vehicle. – about 6.0-mile loop. Moderate. Several trails used to make a loop to the south of Thumb Butte. First mile of trail climbs • Mar 12 Butterfield/Toothaker – Estrella Mountain west side of Thumb Butte, below the basaltic crest. This Regional Park (fee) – 7.7 mile loop. Moderate. Loop section will offer excellent panoramic views of the Prescott uses part of the Butterfield and Toothaker trails. area, the Bradshaws, Sierra Prietas, Granite Mtn., Mingus Overall elevation change minimal, but passes Mtn., and on a clear day, the San Francisco Peaks. Last part through many washes that may be steep and have of hike follows Miller Creek. Driving distance approx. 180 loose rock. Driving distance approx. 70 miles RT. miles RT. Above: Catch the big sky vistas on the Cave Creek trails For information call Allen Miller – 623.825.6447 or Terri Williams – 623.444.7577 Our website: https://sites.google.com/site/wbvhiking/ 14 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
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to the pandemic slowing activity. We have an ambitious project list for 2021 and expect to make significant progress in completing the list. We beat our revenue forecast for 2021 by $115,000. Total revenue budgeted was $989,000. Our increase in revenue is attributed to brisk home sales and the resulting preservation fees collected. We are expecting continued brisk sales in 2021, although revenue in 2021 will be curtailed by transferring only $95,000 out of our Operating fund, a decrease of $140,000 WVA Treasurer’s Report from 2020. This is a result of expected budget increases in our Operating Fund. We are getting to a point where our Reserve For the month ended December 31, 2020 fund is becoming totally dependent on home sales. This is The following figures are subject to audit. However they a trend that can get risky in the event of a real estate slow fairly represent the approximate financial condition of the down. We must continue to pursue the CCR amendment Association at month end. change that will allow us some flexibility in our ability to raise revenues and keep ourselves in a strong position. GENERAL OPERATING FUND (Funds designated for day-to-day operations.) These financials will be on file at the WVA Administration Office after noon on Thursday February 4, 2021 and may be reviewed by Association In a year unlike any other, Westbrook Village was able to members. Please call 623.561.0099 for an appointment. remain in a strong financial position. Our Operating Fund ended the year with $2.2 million cash on hand. Much of this Submitted by Sil Maiorana, Treasurer. amount (about $1.4 million) is represented by payments of the annual 2021 assessment. We will continue to collect funds in January 2021 as well. 2020 revenue collected into our Operating Fund was $2.80 million, about $85,000 short General Manager’s Report of forecast. The shortfall is a result of little to no revenue from For the month of December 2020, presented at the use of our ballrooms for special events. Total expenditures January 06, 2021 Board of Directors meeting out of our Operating were $2.67 million. Thus, we ended up with a $130,000 surplus for the year. Although we Karen Jones experienced increased costs related to the pandemic (such as temp labor, cleaning supplies), we also came in under budget OPERATIONS in categories such as landscape costs, water, and electric, • 2021 Annual Assessment due January 1, 2021 and are and certain payroll costs. Included in our 2020 expenditures being received. Reminder, late with 10% penalty if was a transfer of $235,000 to our Reserve Fund. Credit goes received after January 31, 2021. to our staff for controlling costs and staying within budget. Costs in certain categories continued to rise and we are • Grant submission for reimbursement from the City of budgeting accordingly for 2021. Insurance costs (both general Peoria was submitted on the Botanical Lighting project and health) continue to rise in excess of inflation rates. Our at the Country Club entrance. 4-year landscape contract expired, and our new contract is • We have three (3) Board of Director positions open for more expensive. Payroll and benefit costs are also increasing 2021. We received six (6) applications, in alphabetical at a rate greater than inflation. We have challenges ahead in order they are Greene, Michael - Hartman, Don – keeping costs under control – but our staff and board are Heschel, Jerry – Johnson, Jerry, Merkovich, Steve – Miller, committed to spending within our means. Amy. • Annual Candidates night is scheduled for Wednesday REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND (Funds for major repairs / replacements / improvements) February 17, 2021 7:00pm, please mark your calendars. Via ZOOM. Our Reserve Fund finished 2020 in a strong position as well. Our end of year cash and investments is $3.18 million. In the • WVA Annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday recently completed Reserve Study by an outside firm, our March 17, 2021 6:00pm, please mark your calendars. Via fully funded reserve requirement at the end of 2020 is $3.16 ZOOM. million. Thus, our Reserve Fund ratio is 100%. We historically • Administration Staff continues to work in the office with consider an 80% ratio as very good, so at 100% we are physical distancing and all precautions. Performing in a good position. In 2020 we budgeted for $786,000 of association business by appointment only. Drop expenditures for various projects. We spent $504,000 falling box to the left of the front door for applications and short in completing several projects. Some of this is attributed miscellaneous correspondence.
• Architectural applications continue to be on the rise • Visit us at www.WestbrookVillage.org for all updates for exterior projects. Remember to apply for any and information. Also, checkout the online Marketplace exterior change to your property and have approval where residents offer items for sale. before you begin the project to avoid a fee of $150. • Lakes tennis court LED lights have been ordered. Once application is dropped off please allow fourteen (14) days for an approval or denial, please do not begin your project without a response from the association. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE • Home sales continue to be steady. Current Architectural Control Committee Discussion Items: • WVA Board of Directors decided all meetings will be - Proposed Amendment to Westbrook Look. held via ZOOM moving forward until further notice. - Proposed Amendment to Patio Covers & Free-Standing Shade Structure standards. • We have purchased the webinar version of ZOOM that will work for Candidates Night and the Annual • ACC Submittals (1/1 – 1/25/ 2021) meeting. - Total received – 141 • Curb painting is being scheduled for the community. - Approved within Standards –139 - Denied – 2 • Landscape Maintenance annual contract was awarded to SDL - Service Direct Landscape Company at the RESALE DEPARTMENT December 2020 Board of Directors meeting. SDL will • Number of Resales (1/1 – 1/25/ 2021) begin on February 1, 2021. - Opened – 25 • BIG Thank You to the Groundskeeper and BrightView - Closed – 12 employees that have beautified and cared for our - Cancellations – 3 great community for the past 12 years. - Foreclosed – 0 Rosalie Swenson Retires WV 18 Hole Ladies from WV ! A new year means new leadership. Thank you to outgoing President Rosalie Swenson Karen Crisp for presiding was hired by WV in over a unique year and 1985 as one of the congrats to Joan Hopp first receptionists. 2021 President. For 35 years Rosalie has served this Our 1st event of the year, community, our “The Eclectic,” showcased residents, and our some excellent play. staff in countless ways--always there to lend a hand or Flight winners were: contribute wherever needed. Flight 1- Judy Sisto & Rosalie has seen a lot of changes and met a lot of faces Kathy Theise Flight 2- over the years. She has fond memories of all with pictures Barb Corn & Linda Funk 2020 hole-in-ones: Kendal Ashba, Barb to share. If you ever want to hear interesting stories of how Flight 3- Lynda Holt & Corn, Jane Beckman, Robin Krapfl and Pam Williams Westbrook started, just ask Rosalie. Mary Thaxton Flight 4- WVA appreciates all that Rosalie has offered and how her Estelle Pierson & Jean Welter energy went far beyond her years. With heartfelt gratitude For 2020 hole-in-one awards went to Kendal Ashba, Barb we thank you Rosalie; you are truly an inspiration to all of Corn, Jane Beckman, Robin Krapfl, and Pam Williams us! We wish you well in your retirement! We are pleased to announce the officers for 2021: Barb Wald, Jan Lawlor Jane Beckman, Diane Ramage, and Joanie Hopp Recreation Centers Manager Contact: Karen Crisp, 919-264-6394 17 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
Spring Cleaning with Bulk Trash Pickup be coming to Westbrook Village April 15, so plan accordingly! Learn more about accepted items and how to properly place them Councilmember in the curb at peoriaaz.gov/ Patena bulktrash. The city can also assist with the removal of Household Plan ahead for bulk trash pick up at your curb on April 15 2021. Hazardous Waste (HHW). This includes items not typically accepted such as motor oil, automotive and rechargeable batteries, pesticides, household chemicals Despite what Punxsutawney Phil had to say on February and more. Appointments are required and scheduling 2, I’m a firm believer that spring arrived in Peoria many opens April 12 for pickup dates between April 26 and weeks ago. Clear skies and mild weather made home May 14. For questions and information on how to apply quarantine a little less mundane than the winter, I must visit peoriaaz.gov/hhw. admit. If you’re anything like me, now is the time to capitalize on those to-do lists, because once summer Finally, I know many of you have been patiently waiting arrives, there’s no leaving the house! As you take the for the next shred event to come through Westbrook time to freshen up your living space, remember that the Village. Unfortunately our private party partner has still city is here to help you. While we can’t actually clean not returned to in-person events yet, and will unlikely your house for you, we can certainly help dispose of do so until COVID numbers across the state begin to trickier items. steadily decline. My assistant and I will continue to seek out alternative solutions to bring back this ever-popular The ‘biggest’ help can come from Peoria’s Bulk Trash event. Pickup program. This popular curbside service allows residents to leave large, bulky items in front of their As always, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to email homes for free pickup, so long as they meet the me at bill.patena@peoriaaz.gov with any questions or necessary requirements. The first round of pickups will concerns you have about our neighborhood. Tony Kerley (Owner) ISA Certified Arborist WE-12752A 623-428-0028 Large Tree Pruning & Removal - Stump Grinding - Tree Health Consultations - Emergency Storm Calls - Full Landscape Clean-ups - Insurance Claims - Watering System Repair 18 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
Westbrook Village Performing Arts is Alive and Well! -With Ivan Fortin Above: Village Voices Spring Program - 2019, Rock And Roll is Here to Stay Performing arts in Please stop by the Westbrook Performing Arts Council Westbrook Village website, www.westbrookvillagepac.com, to see our latest were unexpectedly updates. During your visit, be sure to click on “PAC CLUBS” put on hold during at the top of the page to find links to their individual website the early months pages, learn more about our clubs, and who to contact for of the pandemic, more information. but planning has While we continue to make plans for the return of the resumed for the performing arts, please take care, stay healthy and be well. We 2021-2022 season. look forward to seeing you next season. Be on the lookout for The Performing Arts more announcements. Council is encouraged by public health The Westbrook Village Performing Arts Council experts’ predictions Bill Wolfe, President (623) 256-5776 of a partial return to normalcy by fall 2021. For 25 years the performing arts clubs of Westbrook Village – The Desert Dancers, The Westbrook Musicians, The Village Players and The Village Voices – have brought, dance, concerts, drama, comedy and music to the community. In addition, the Performing Arts Council has produced the annual Fabulous Follies, a variety show that showcases the many entertainers in our clubs and other performers in the Westbrook Village community. Singers, comedians, dancers and myriad other performers share their special talents, all for your enjoyment and entertainment. Back row, L to R: Steve Thorne, Jeff Strickman, Greg Keena, Bill Chism Are you harboring a secret wish to entertain? Are you a Front row, L to R: Joanne Wlosek, Debbie Gibson, Linda Hofman, Shirley Hess, Sue Friess, Sharon Witthuhn seasoned performer? Are you a novice singer? Or are you just curious about being part of the performing arts community? Top Left: Desert Dancers pose backstage during the Fabulous Follies 2020, Cecilia Zaffuto, Norma Apodaca, Lari Kathleen Quinn Performers of every type and every level are welcomed (and choreographer Betty Ritzwoller Fae Bottom Left: Village Players Scene needed). We invite you to be part of the club – come join the from The Dixie Swim Club Production Seated: Fran Rose, Mary Wright, fun of performing with a group of like-minded members. Standing L-R: Linda Siegwald, Rosa Leigh Sullivan, Peggy Oels 20 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
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Westbrook Village Clubs Clubs and Groups Day(s) of Week Time Place Contact Person Ceramics Please call for details Bernice Lever 602-373-6008 Fine Arts Please call for details Barb Hurley Peterson 623-566-0737 Arts and Crafts Glass Art Studio Please call for details Shelley Riha 402-210-6644 Ella Owen 623-414-2925; Lapidary/Jewelry Art Studio M-T-W-Th-F Lakes Barb Bosworth 314-712-6225 M-6:00-9:00pm;T-Th-1:00-3:30pm; Needle Arts M-T-W-Th W-10:30-3:30pm; at Vistas Sandy Strother 253-230-5043 Photography Please call for details Tom LaFleur 623-328-5612 Pottery/Claymates M-T-W-Th-F Jane Beckman 623-271-6071 8:30-12:00 p.m. Woodshop Club M-T-W-Th-F Ray Jansen 402-393-1802 1:00-4:00 p.m. Euchre Card 1st & 3rd Wed 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lakes Multi Rich Mizner 253-370-7086 Chess Club T-W 1:00-3:30 p.m.. Lakes Ralph Doner 623-547-6553 Couples Gin Rummy T 6:30 p.m. Vistas Alex Brundage 623-566-2111 Cribbage T 7:00 p.m. Lakes Jack Heller 623-566-6092 Duplicate Bridge M 12:15 p.m. Lakes Eileen Madansky 623-566-3634 Hearts T 6:30 p.m. Vistas Ron Bachara 623-640-8978 Ladies' Bridge T 12:15pm Vistas Jo Hamilton 623-566-1149 Ladies' Bridge Th 9:00 a.m. Lakes Gerry Simpson 623-566-3209 Ladies' Mah Jongg W 1:00 p.m. Vistas Jo Ann Zondlo 602-826-1737 Card and Table top Games Mah Jongg Th 12:00 p.m. FALC Miriam 623-388-6407 Mah Jongg, Wright-Patterson M 12:00-4:00p.m. Lakes Mary Maccracken 623-566-3312 Monday Social Bridge M 12:15 p.m. Lakes Ralph Doner 623-547-6553 Judy Pellish 623-362-1046 National Mah Jongg F 1:00-4:00 p.m. FALC Janet Leach 623-566-6682 Terry Rulon 623-414-7292; Pan W 12:00 p.m. FALC Anna Molnar 713-454-3790 Pan W, 1:00 p.m.; Th, 12:00 p.m. FALC Marilynn Cohen 623-572-9131 Pinochle M 7:00 p.m. Lakes Brian DuFour 623-521-6146 Progressive Hand & Foot T-Th 12:00 p.m. Lakes Ballrm Susan McDonald 623-414-3697 Progressive Hand & Foot Th 6:00 p.m. Lakes Sharon Witthuhn 623-640-7631 Really Fun Bridge W 9:00 a.m. Vistas Ted Cooper 425-216-3773 Samba M 5:00 p.m. Lakes Sandra Sullivan 623-271-7149 Terry Rulon 623-414-7292; Shanghai W 6:00 p.m. Lakes Anna Molar 713-454-3790 Sheepshead F 1:00 p.m. FALC Al Boeck 602-999-3743 TNT Poker T-Th FALC Willie 623-698-6760 Tuesday Night Mah Jongg 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m FALC Carol Holtorf, llh.ceh@cox.net Wednesday Night Mah Jongg W 6:30-9:00pm FALC RM 3 Ellen Shapiro 623-332-8016 Desert Dancers Please call for details Fae Ghormley 623-326-1664 Entertainment Line Dancing T-Th 10:00-11:30am Vistas Audrey Fulcher 602-620-3294 Dance & Performing Arts Council Please call for details Please call for details Bill Wolfe, President (623) 256-5776 Village Players Please call for details Max Allen 623-523-3997 Village Voices W 1:30-3:30 p.m. VistasBallrm Diane Kane 623-703-9595 Westbrook Musicians Please call for details Steve Thorne 602-427-7616 Low Impact Aerobics M-W-Th 6:30 p.m. Lakes Pat Brown 623-293-8037 General Conditioning Class T-Th 8:00 a.m. Vistas Steve Rommel 602-471-9232 Lakes Water Aerobics M-F: 7:00, 8:00 a.m. Lakes Nita Lywandowsky 623-561-6305 Massage Therapy Please call for details Vistas Julie Mirer 623-518-4335 Fitness Personalized Fitness Training Please call for details Vistas Steve Rommel 602-471-9232 Tai Chi TBD TBD TBD Vistas Water Aerobics M-F: 7:15,8:15,9:15 a.m.;Sa-8:15a.m.; Su: 8:15 a.m. by req. Vicki Springer 623-566-3474 Water Bootcamp Sa 11:30 a.m. Lakes Water Zumba T-Th 10:15-11:00a.m. Lakes Kathy Margolis 612-201-0167 Yoga Zoom Classes a.m. classes Your computer Call Emily 623-362-1583 for details Zumba Gold M - 9:00 a.m., W - 10:00 a.m., F - 9:00 a.m. Vistas Cheri Umlauf 623-825-1085 Please submit all club and activity changes to admin@westbrookvillageliving.com. 22 | Westbrook Village LIVING March 2021
Clubs and Groups Day(s) of Week Place Baby Boomers 1st & 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. FALC Maria Thorne 602-463-2903 Toni Stuart 602-799-0412; Caregiver Support Group T 1:30 p.m. Vistas Lois Kumerow 602-350-0458 Chess Club W 12:00-3:30 p.m. Lakes Ralph Doner 623-547-6553 No meetings until further Kate Tucker 623-703-3000 Christian Fun & Fellowship notice Bob Tucker 623-522-7586 Computer Club Website - wvcc.us Email: wvcc@live.com Chad Sanders 623-226-8126 Heatherbrook Club Please call for details Nita Lywandowsky 623-606-2144 Hiking Club F 6:30 a.m. Lakes Allen Miller 623-825-6447 Home & Garden Club Please call for details Amy Miller 623-297-1002 Specialty Clubs Italian-American 2nd Mon. 7:00 p.m. Vistas Lee Arra 623-566-4578 Nebraska Club Please call for details Pat Kirk 602-697-4023 Photography Please call for details Tom LaFleur 623-328-5612 Resident Day Trips Please call for details Sandy Rozzen 623-362-0693 Roadrunners RV Club 4th Thursday 6:00p.m. Vistas Chuck Fowler 719-649-9026 Rita Paper 701-371-1548; Shalom Club Please call for details Illa Kallish 602-796-3138 Veterans Club Please call for details Garry Horton 928-219-1557 WV Book Club Please call for details 1:00 p.m. Vistas Susan F 623-566-1982; Margi 623-566-1622 The Girl with Seven Names by H. Lee WV Bookies W-March 10 6:30 p.m. TBA Claudia Carr 206-954-4534 Wine Club Please call for details Sharon Meeker 623-398-8441 Cindy Clark 602-363-8633; Westbrook Cares! Please call for details Marti Harper 989-640-1399 3:00 p.m. Bowling - Senior Rollers M Ellen Howells 623-825-4907 Bowlero D.C. Billiards T-Th 6:30 p.m. Lakes Dave Bettner 623-866-8150 Golf Heritage Cup Please call for details Norm Richter 623-566-0971 Golf 9-Hole Couples Please call for details Ken Green 630-254-6946 Golf 18-Hole Couples Please call for details Steve Jobe 217-972-8621 Golf 18-Hole Ladies Please call for details Joanie Hopp 509-539-8220 Golf 9-hole Ladies T mornings Oct-May Holly Harmon-Morse 603-566-2360 Golf Mens Association W Please call for details Garry Horton 928-219-1557 Sports Golf Weekend Men Please call for details Phil Crisp 919-928-3408 Horseshoe Stake Pits across from Lakes Rec Pickleball Please call for details Steve Merkovich 602-540-7412 Table Tennis M 10am; W-F at 1 pm Vistas Norm Miller 602-321-1244 Leslie Friedman 623-594-6636 Tennis Please call for details Bill Naturkach 480-729-0431 Tennis 4.0 Kactus Kickers Please call for details Renée Kitchen 623-566-5846 Please call or email for Jim Schulz 623-341-8854; Kathi Carter WV Niner's Golf Group details kmcarizona5@gmail.com Blood Pressure Screenings 1st & 3rd Thursdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. Vistas isc Library Open every day except major holidays FALC Martha Swanson 623-566-4753 M Important Numbers Lakes Recreation Center Peoria Emergency: 911 WV Administration Office 19251 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85382 19281 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria Police, non-emergency: 623-773-8311 623-566-6181 ~ 5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Peoria, AZ 85382 Peoria Fire, non-emergency: 623-773-7279 623-561-0099 Vistas Recreation Center Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Westbrook Posse: 623-566-3133 18825 N. Country Club Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85382 623-566-6178 ~ 5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunset Bistro: 623-566-1132 Poison Control: 602-253-3334 Links Grill: 623-561-1681
Knock on Woodshop hop Take me Woodsumor H Put your soul into your work, not your hand... - State Safety News, to the Woodshop September 1916, published by the University of Arizona Bureau of Mines Dumpster! Who answers when you knock on wood? - J. Drummond, People, 1969 Sawdust? You mean manglitter. Woodshop president, Ray Jansen, enjoys placing fresh wood onto the lathe and bringing forth cutting boards and bowls that are both useful and beautiful. Other WV resident members that come in the door of the WV Woodshop enjoy using the lathe in a similar way, or for completing an old project laying around in their garage. “We have all the woodworking tools a person needs to complete just about any project,” says Ray. The membership consists of both woodworking aficionados and new members that want to try their hand with a wood project or small repair. Located adjacent to the Lakes Rec Center and Ballroom, the shop is open to a maximum of 8 people at any given time. The shop still subsists on membership dues and the generous aluminum can donations from the community. “We still rely heavily on the can donations (33% of the budget) to keep the machinery in top form,” adds Ray. “Residents can save them for us and drop them into the dumpster located on the south side of the woodshop, using the circle drive behind the building.” The woodshop continues to operate for members on a first-come-first-serve basis between 8:30am-12pm and then in the afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm (Note: mornings are busier than afternoons). To join, call to register and attend short orientation, and residents can come into the shop for $40 per year. Ray Jansen, 402-393-1802 18 Hole Couples The January "Battle of the Sexes" was a huge win success with 120 players and a record temperature day of 79 degrees. Sandwich lunch boxes were served during the Independent Living • Assisted Living Memory Care morning, and the competition was tight but all in good fun. Oh yes, who won!? The men! So the toilet seat will be up for the next year on the club trophy. The next Couples event will be a Member/Guest Invitational for February, followed by March "Couples Classic". INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE Be sure and call Steve or Rita Jobe, our Co-Presidents for any Move to The Montecito NOW to experience information about joining our fun group at 217-972-8621. The Best of Both Worlds Safety & Socialization in an Independent Living Villa or Casita Easy access with private entry Exciting activities with social distancing Affordable care available in-home if needed Poolside Bistro Call today for more information. 623-972-1400 623-972-1400 • themontecitoseniorliving.com Left: Annette and Gary Jobe enjoyed the fun day. 17271 N 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 Right: Sandwich lunch boxes were served during the morning by members Lori Deemer and Jeanette Graham.
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with Commander Mike McDade WV Posse Commander Mike McDade The Fight to Eliminate Robocalls Estimates suggest that in 2019, US consumers received around 4.9 Thankfully, the FCC has issued a new mandate billion robocalls per month – or 59 billion total calls for the year. for all voice service providers to have the robocall-fighting “STIR/ Why Are Illegal Robocalls a Particular Concern for Older SHAKEN” technology in place by no later than June 30, 2021. Consumers? Two technologies, in particular, will be at play going The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) notes that consumers lose forward: $350 million annually. • Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using What Is Being Done to Stop Illegal Robocalls? toKENs (SHAKEN) You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list • Secure Telephone Identity Revisited (STIR) at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 They’re dual tech efforts that aim to prove a given call originates (TTY). You must call from the number that it says it does. The key to this push is the from the phone use of token technology (aka creating a digital signature) as a number you wish to stamp of approval when a call originates. register. You can also My last piece of advice that always seems to work for me. “It’s register to add your a simple rule: If I don’t recognize the number as being from personal wireless someone I know; I do not answer the call.” phone number to the national Do-Not-Call Sincerely, Commander Mike McDade list, donotcall.gov. Westbrook Posse commander@westbrookposse.com HELPING HANDS is still here, ready to help you as you face shutdowns, lockdowns and quarantines! Our motto: WV Helping Hands “Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Times of Crisis” still applies. with Roz Farnsworth We’ve had several new free for up to 60 days. Wheelchairs, Knee Scooters and Seated volunteers this past year. Walkers require a deposit of $100, checks only. Deposit refunded Thanks to all who volunteered in this time of challenges. when equipment is returned on time. We are still here to help and here’s what we do: We provide We don’t provide personal hygiene, nursing, meals, help following surgery, illness, accident or temporary housecleaning, or airport rides, but we do maintain a list of incapacitation. Most of the people we help don’t have family others that do. We also have contacts for in-home care-giving, that lives nearby. There are some situations where we can senior placement services, and group home referrals. Check this provide ongoing help. Some of our volunteers are willing to magazine’s advertising section first, for quality businesses, or call make long-term commitments in special situations, such as Roz Farnsworth for assistance. 623-533-8177. terminal illnesses. Call anyone on the roster directly, or call one of the Coordinators Medical Transportation to appointments is one of our most when you need help. Please try to call three-days ahead, requested services. We take people grocery shopping or especially for rides or shopping - volunteers shop for them, and we can visit shut-ins. In conjunction with are not usually available on short Caregivers Support Group, we can provide respite sitting notice. If you have more than one while you attend the weekly meetings. Another popular errand, (doctor and groceries, e.g.), service is the medical equipment lending closet at the please ask the volunteer when Vista’s. Wheelchairs, seated and standup walkers, knee scooters, they call you, so they can schedule shower chairs, canes, and crutches are available to residents - enough time. Coordinator: Bill or Judy Reisener (623-572-3017) or Roz Farnsworth (623-533-8177), or Jennifer Bostick (443-717-1978). Helping Hands accepts new volunteers – once a week, once a month, or only as available.
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