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Sunrise SNAP Lunch Bunch: Hello Neighbor Puzzle Swap & Gathering

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Come lunch with the bunch on January 29, 2020 from 11:30-1:00 pm at the Sunset Mountain Ridge Clubhouse located at 6940 E. Loma del Bribon, Tucson, Az.

We meet once a month for lunch with friends…and yet-to-meet friends. Lunch Bunch offers a monthly social gathering and learning activities to help support aging in place. Lunch Bunch is held monthly from 11:30-1:00 pm. on the last Wednesday of each month.

We have lots to celebrate this month. Join us in welcoming the new Sunrise Snap team, thank our incredible volunteers and say hello to our board members. And, for some added fun we are celebrating National Puzzle Day with a Puzzle Swap. Bring up to 5 gently used puzzles with all the pieces to share with your neighbors.

This is a great opportunity to get some new puzzles and share your old ones. Puzzles have been shown to boost our brain health and improve its functioning by enhancing concentration and memory. Puzzles also promote mental health through decreasing chronic stress, increasing feelings of well being and warding off depression. Some great reasons to celebrate.

Don’t forget to bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and dessert provided. 

Transportation is available by calling the Sunrise SNAP line at 520-437-9556.

If you would like to RSVP, please click the link below. Not required for participation.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunrise-snap-lunch-bunch-hello-neighbor-puzzle-swap-gathering-tickets-88423311505

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SNAP Team Participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

SNAP’s 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team had a great morning on Saturday, November 9, 2019 – the weather was beautiful and it felt good to be there supporting a cause that has affected so many neighbors, friends and families. The SNAP Team raised a total of $2,240 to benefit Alzheimer’s research and awareness-building. Thanks to all who participated and sponsored the Team!

2019 ALZ Walk photo

People in the News

Hello to the newest member of the SNAP Team

Lynda Stites joined the SNAP team on July 1 as Volunteer Program Manager.

Lynda brings unique experience and energy to her position, along with a strong commitment to her communities and to volunteerism.  Trained in paralegal administration, Lynda has experience in nonprofit administration and training, mentoring teens and leading Training Retreats in Kansas City. For the past five years Lynda has provided volunteer administrative support for the Tu Nidito nonprofit organization, working in development, volunteer services and event planning. Lynda also has chaired the Human Rights Committee for the Arizona Department of Economic Security Department of Developmental Disabilities, District South since 2014. A Tucson native, Lynda is an avid tennis player and hiker in addition to her volunteering passions.

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Lynda Stites (right) works in behalf of our neighbors! She is pictured here in the Lutheran Church of the Foothills Learning Center, where the SNAP office is housed.

 

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Upcoming Education Programs

Add these SNAP info-expo educational programs about aging in place to your calendar:

  • October 21, 2019 – When It’s Time to Consider Your Senior Living Choices – Education program with speaker and author Gail Lawley. Resource table will provide a variety of choices involving senior living options.
    2 – 3:30 PM, Lutheran Church of the Foothills Activity Room

 

  • November 11, 2019 – Caregiving and National Caregivers Month – Education program with speakers Jan Sturges (Founder of the Caregiver Consortium) and representatives of Catalina In Home Services. Caregiver resources will be provided at the program’s Information Table.
    2 – 3:30 PM, Lutheran Church of the Foothills
    (Craycroft and Territory)

 

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August 5 Legacy Planning and Ice Cream Social

Our information-rich programs offer a panel of speakers on a given theme related to aging in place, and SNAP’s August 5 info-expo session is no exception.

Joining us will be Elise Bajor from Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Shanelle Schmitz from Zack & Schmitz, PLC and Suzanne Morrison and Karen MacDonald from Interfaith Community Services.

Each panelist (or team) will offer insights related to our theme, “Legacy Planning for the Generations”:

  • Elise Bajohr will report on Health Surrogates and Solo Senior and the importance of “Getting the Medical Care You Want”;
  • Shanelle Schmitz will discuss the legal aspects of estate planning; and
  • Suzanne Morrison and Karen MacDonald will review advanced directives and events and resources from the End of Life Care Partnerships.

There will be time for questions, an information table, as well as SNAP’s annual ice cream social to cool you off and ease your spirit while learning about these important aspects of aging.

The community is invited to attend on August 5, from 2-3:30 PM at Lutheran Church of the Foothills Activity Room. For information, email: info@sunrisesnap.org

SNAP Aug 5 Legacy Ice Cream Social

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Meet SNAP’s New Volunteer Management Team

Lynda Stites will officially join the SNAP team on July 1 as Volunteer Program Manager.

Lynda brings unique experience and energy to the positions, along with a strong commitment to their communities and to volunteerism.  Trained in paralegal administration, Lynda has experience in nonprofit administration and training, mentoring teens and leading Training Retreats in Kansas City. For the past five years Lynda has provided volunteer administrative support for the Tu Nidito nonprofit organization, working in development, volunteer services and event planning. Lynda also has chaired the Human Rights Committee for the Arizona Department of Economic Security Department of Developmental Disabilities, District South since 2014. A Tucson native, Lynda is an avid tennis player and hiker in addition to her volunteering passions.