CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 7/30/14
Non profit Events
Celebrate your Independence!
Independence can often be related to wheels. Peoples' Independence and mobility with a car, walker, and wheelchair is being promoted by the Caring Corps. Imagine neighbors planning their day to revolve around finding help to meet basic needs dependent on wheels. Wheels to get to and from you Doctor's appointments, pharmacy, grocery shopping, banking, and wheels for walking to answer the door or wheeling yourself to get out of the house , or perhaps going out for lunch. Help your older neighbors to regain independence by volunteering through Foothills Caring Corps. Spend two hours of your day celebrating your independence by giving independence to others. Attend an orientation session on the second Thursday of the month to volunteer in North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, or North Phoenix. Celebration and gratitude for your independence could be a life changing experience for your neighbor and yourself. Please call 480-488-1105. Those who can, DO. Those who can do more, VOLUNTEER.
Imagine you have just moved here with your spouse. A lifetime dream finally realized. Your spouse has a heart attack. You are not familiar with the area but there are so many doctors and specialists to see. How do you get your spouse to the needed appointments? You can call the Foothills Caring Corps who will provide transportation to area doctors through the services provided by their many volunteers. Come be one of those volunteers who help to our neighbors live independently. Call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.
Maggie Palmer
Foothills Caring Corps
P.O.Box 831
Carefree, AZ 85377
MedicalTransportation Coordinator
480-488-1105
maggiep@foothillscaringcorps.com
Foothills Animal Rescue Cage Free Facility depends on the support of the public through these various events to assist in the rescue, foster, care and adoption of the over 500 dogs and cats that pass through our facility each year. We appreciate the support we receive throughout the Valley every year. We could not continue to carry out our mission without your assistance.
Create a legacy of caring - adopt a best friend for life!!!!!
Introducing "Take Your Walk for a Dog" by Woof Trax - a great way to stay fit, get some exercise for your dog while raising funds for Foothills!!!!
What is it and how does it work?
"Walk for a Dog" is a Smart Phone application (app) that promotes healthy pets and healthy humans while raising money to support local animal shelters.
How does it work? After you download the app onto your phone, take the phone with you when you walk your dog(s). Simply press the "start" button and the app will keep track of all your walks. For every mile you walk, a donation is made to the animal shelter of your choice.
It's easy and it's free.....
Funds are sent to participating shelters and rescues about three times per year. Donations are based on the number of people walking for an organization and the total miles walked. The amount per mile donated varies based on these factors. The last round of payments averaged about 25 cents per mile. The more walkers we can recruit the greater the benefit. So as you can see, you do not have to live in our area to participate!
You have questions? We have answers!
What's in it for the dog walker? It's a way to keep track of your walks, encouraging you to walk more with your dog every day. That's good for your health and your dog's health. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that your walking directly benefits a shelter you already support.
What's in it for the shelter and rescue? This app promotes healthy interaction between pets and their owners. It also raises money to support the organization's mission and gives people a reason to think about their local shelter or rescue every time they take their dogs for a walk.
What if I don't have a dog? Can I still use the App? Absolutely! You can walk for one of the dogs at a shelter or rescue by choosing the "Walk for Cassie" option after enrolling (Android only). This feature is coming to iPhone soon.
Get the App Today!
Simply go to this link to upload the app to your smartphone:
http://www.wooftrax.com/get-the-app/
Want to learn more? Visit Woof Trax at http://www.wooftrax.com/
Thank you for your continued support of Foothills Animal Rescue!!!!
***SALE***
MANY ITEMS IN THE BOOKSTORE ARE HALF PRICE!!!!!*
*SALE ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW BOOKS (FICTION AND NONFICTION), COLLECTIBLES AND COLLECTIONS. DISCOUNTS ONLY APPLY TO BOOKS/DVDs/CDs PRICED AT $5.00 OR LESS.
Chapter 2 Books
at
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N. Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
480-488-2777
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.Chapter2BooksAZ.com
Desert Foothills Library Youth Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Susan Alberts or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, salberts@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Tuesday (every week)
What: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Thursday (every week)
What: Little Ones Storytime (ages birth-36 months)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 1 – 3 PM (last Sunday of each month)
What: Teen Advisory Group
This group brings together teens who are interested in being involved here at the Desert Foothills Library. Whether through volunteering or brainstorming for programs, come meet other library enthusiasts and share your ideas. Refreshments are provided.
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When: 4:00 – 5:00 PM every Friday
What: Teen Table Games
Looking for something to do on a Friday afternoon? Join us for table games – from Pictionary to Monopoly, chess and checkers and much more! Refreshments are provided.
Desert Foothills Library 2014 Adult Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Dereth DeHaan or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ddehaan@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free, except where noted.
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When: May 29 – July 26
What: Literary Elements: Summer Reading Program for Adults!
By mid-May, look for program and registration details on our website and at the
library. All registration will be online. When you complete the program
you'll be able to choose a free book from an extensive list, and be
eligible for other prizes!
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When: 4 – 5 p.m., Every Tuesday
NEW! What: Guided Meditation
Modern science continues to prove that meditation, an ancient and powerful technique, helps us deeply rest, connect to our inner selves and restore ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Guided meditation practice will help you to de-stress from the busy-ness of your everyday life, restore good sleep habits and change destructive habits and thoughts. In this practice, we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. This may be easier for you than traditional seated meditation. Please bring any props, such as a yoga mat or a blanket, that will make you more comfortable. If you cannot lie down on the floor, you may sit on a chair. Instructors Judith Zeiger and Marci Sheer. Special Registration Process: Call or email Judith Zeiger (480)760-5645 jazeiger@cox.net.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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When: REGULAR Class 8:45 – 9:45 a.m., Every Friday; CHAIR Class 10 – 10:30 a.m.
NEW! CHAIR Class 1 – 1:45 p.m., Every Wednesday
What: Qigong/Tai Chi Easy
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing and repeated gentle motions and stretches to improve health, balance, agility and flexibility. The “Chair” class is for anyone who wants to take it extra slow and easy. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: Prepay instructor $20 cash for 4 classes; or $8 drop-in.
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When: 1 – 2 p.m., Every Sunday
NEW! Noon – 1 p.m., Every Thursday
What: Gentle Yoga
This slow-paced class focuses on breathing, gentle yoga poses, and stretching to increase flexibility and balance. Please bring a yoga mat. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Sylvia Labrado: 480-776-4743 or agelessyogaaz@gmail.com.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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What: Spanish Offerings
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Every Wednesday
What: Intermediate Conversational Spanish.
Informal chat session using various books, flashcards, etc. Beginning April 23, each week will feature a half-hour episode of the Destinos series on DVD, followed by discussion in Spanish. No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.
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When: 3 – 5 p.m., Every Monday
What: Monday Movies at the Library
New Releases, with a Foreign Film once each month! Check our website www.dfla.org for titles.
Desert Foothills Library
July 2014 Adult Events/Programs
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 10 – August 28 (8 weeks)
What: “Singing in the Rain” Workshop Series (age 55+)
This 8-week workshop series is about learning how to create happiness and well-being in the midst of all that life demands. It is about using scientifically proven strategies to feel more positive grateful, creative and joyful in the midst of life’s inevitable surprises. Using group interaction and homework assignments, participants will learn how to identify and use skills that help create positive engagements in life. They will improve communication and challenge negative thinking while using newly identified strengths, to identify ways to savor happiness and become more resilient.
Participants commit to attend weekly (at least 7 sessions) and actively engage in group activities and homework assignments. New topics will be introduced each week that build upon the previous week’s group and homework assignments, with questions and sharing encouraged. Register early as class must have minimum attendance: 480-488-2286. This project has been funded by Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care.
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When: 10:30 a.m. – Noon, Fridays, July 11 – August 29
What: Desert Foothills Library Independent Film Festival 2014
Free popcorn and soft drinks! A selection of award-winners from independent film festivals around the world. Check our website www.dfla.org or visit the library for a flyer with descriptions. The Line-up:
July 25: Short Term 12 (R)
August 1: Least Among Saints (R)
August 8: The Broken Circle Breakdown (NR) Dutch w/subtitles.
August 15: Spinning Plates (NR)
August 22: Somewhere Slow (NR)
August 29: Saints and Soldiers (PG-13) German w/subtitles.
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Coming in August:
When: 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 5
What: Pinnacle Peak History and Summer Fun Photos
Les Conklin, the editor of The Peak magazine a will showcase the best photographs of landscapes, wildlife, landscapes, and local people entered in The Peak's Summer Fun Photography Contest, which ended July 31st. Winners of the Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest will also be announced. Les will also use photographs and interesting stories to recount the history of Pinnacle Peak and the surrounding community and provide a brief update on activities related to the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. Les, founder of Friends of the Scenic Drive, was inducted in Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in April. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 2 – 4 p.m., Friday, August 15
What: Mystery Tea Panel Discussion
Meet 4 nationally known mystery authors, and enjoy iced tea and gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Includes a signed paperback from one of the authors (you choose among 4). Their latest novels will also be available for purchase. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 2 - 3 p.m., Thursday, August 21
What: Hypothyroidism- The Unsuspected Illness
Often missed or misdiagnosed, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can impact your metabolism, sleep, ability to handle stress and energy levels. Dr Melissa Coats, a naturopathic physician, will discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments that will help support your body & your thyroid. Part of our “Focus on your Health” Scottsdale Healthcare Series. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
September/October Highlights:
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., 3rd Tuesday each month
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the cinematic style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty expert from Paradise Valley Community College(PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
September 16: I am Become Death: They Made the Bomb (55 min.)
October 21: An American Ism: Joe McCarthy (88 min.)
November 18: A Crime to Fit the Punishment (46 min.)
December 16: A Grin Without a Cat (108 min.)
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When: 10:30 – Noon, Saturday, September 13
What: Writer’s Workshop: Super Settings
Many newer fiction and memoir writers find the necessity of creating a background world to be their nemesis. But setting is essential because it provides writing with color, texture, and context, all of which reflect on the people populating books. Kris Neri will share the secrets of capturing good setting, by providing examples from published books, and with two easy and fun exercises. Handout provided, and feedback on the writing assignments will be offered. Kris Neri, award-winning fiction author, teaches writing online for the prestigious Writers' Program of the UCLA Extension School. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10
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When: 2 – 3 p.m., September 18
What: Journey to Healing with Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine developed in Germany in the 1800s. Due to its efficacy, homeopathy is now the second largest and fastest growing form of alternative medicine in the world. It not only works on all levels of the body, mind and emotions but also has the ability to provide deep healing. View clinical cases of individuals who have overcome serious conditions. Learn why homeopathy is 100% natural, non-invasive and non-toxic, produces zero side effects, and complements any other form of treatment. Presented by Ben Ta’ati, department chair and faculty member of the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Part of our “Focus on Your Health” series with Scottsdale Healthcare.
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When: Dates vary each month
9:30 a.m. – Noon: September 19; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 24; December 1, 8, 15
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: September 25; October 2, 9, 23; November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18
What: Team Job Search Welcome Workshop
Applying for jobs but not getting any responses? A Team Job Search welcome workshop will introduce you to unique, cutting-edge methods that will reinvent the way you look for work! Then individual meetings will help guide you in finding the right job for YOU. Those who complete the program report a 98% job-finding success rate in 3 months vs. the 10-month national average. Welcome workshops will be held twice weekly beginning September 2014. For specific dates and times, check our online calendar or sign up for our eNewsletter. For more information email new@teamjobsearch.com. Sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank and Desert Foothills Library.
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When: 9:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 23
Where: Note: Off-site event: FCF – Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
What: Fall Prevention Awareness Event
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older? Learn to reduce risk factors associated with falls at this event, which includes balance screenings, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong demonstrations, a panel discussion, equipment and resource displays along with interactive information on a variety of community resources. Immunizations for flu, pneumonia and shingles will also be available (there may be a cost, depending on insurance coverage). Lunch will be served, with a $5 suggested donation. For information or to RSVP for lunch, call Foothills Caring Corps: 480-488-1105.
Dereth DeHaan
Adult Services Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
Change of regular work days, now Monday - Thursday
38443 North Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 4070 85327
Phone: 480-488-2286
Fax: 480-595-8353
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to offer employment assistance
Team Job Search will assist food bank customers with job searches
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will offer Team Job Search to its customers who seek employment in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Beginning in September 2014, Team Job Search will provide workshops to assist food bank customers in finding the best job.
Team Job Search, which was created by Richard McCarty, is a community program sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank that will help individuals reinvent the way they look for work. In today’s market place, 98% of all resumes go through an inhuman electronic screening process that rejects 75% of applications before they are viewed by a human being. Team Job Search will teach food bank customers proven techniques to ensure that applications and resumes are selected for interviews. Team Job Search will conduct meetings to introduce food bank clients to new methods for finding the right job. Workshop times and dates will be announced soon and all sessions will be held at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.
The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale and north Phoenix.
For more details, visit Foothills Food Bank at www.foothillsfoodbank.com or call 480.488.1145. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488/1145
Foothills Food Bank Greens ‘R’ Great program takes root
Beginning in fall 2014, the 3,000 families, seniors and individuals served by the Foothills Food Bank and Resources Center will be able to reap the benefits of having fresh, organically grown and hand picked produce. Through the Greens ‘R’ Great program, the customer community of the food bank can learn how to grow and prepare their own food.
The idea for the program germinated at a gathering of local garden enthusiasts who championed an overarching goal of community nourishment and self-reliance through sweat equity and shared responsibility.
Assisting with moving “Greens’R’Great” forward are individuals and businesses that have stepped forward with generous donations of labor and materials: Cave Creek Building Supply, Elrod Fence Company, Fortezza Custom Homes, Home Depot, Lowes, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty, Town of Cave Creek, Walmart, and the Greens’R’Great steering committee.
Greens‘R’Great will be a two-branched program. The first branch, a garden adjacent to the food bank premises, will be a place for the customer community to gather and help maintain the crops. The second branch will provide container plants that may be taken home and cared for. Both branches inherently will be educational and focus on teaching gardening and nutrition basics through hands-on experience.
Request for monetary donations are ongoing and gratefully accepted.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com
Triple R Horse Rescue Plans Hope for Horses Gala
Second annual event to help horses in need
Triple R Horse Rescue will host the second annual Hope for Horses Gala on October 11, 2014 at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center in Carefree, Ariz.
"We are overwhelmed with the response we received last year for this first time event and cannot thank our community enough for the support they have shown us," says Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue. "We look forward to an even more magnificent and successful event this fall."
Triple R Horse Rescue held the first Hope for Horses Gala in October 2013 and raised more than $20,000 to help advance the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses in its care.
This year’s event will feature dinner, entertainment, silent and live auction items and special surprise announcements. Interested donors can submit auction items for the event to Terilynn Meeker at 602.999.0794 or email terilynn@triplerhorserescueaz.com. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or via email at Sallie@triplerhorserescueaz.com.
Triple R Horse Rescue will host the second annual Hope for Horses Gala on October 11, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center in Carefree, Ariz., which is located at 37220 Mule Train Road.
According to Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue, the event now will feature Mary Hoffman, a popular Mesa, Ariz.-based singer songwriter as entertainment for the event. Hoffman, winner of the Arizona State University (ASU) Idol competition in 2004 and a country music aficionado, has fronted for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Gary Allen, Easton Corbin, The Band Perry and other big name acts and has sung with Sugarland.
In addition, Robert J. Leary, the volunteer head coach and founder for ASU’s western equestrian team, will serve as master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the fund-raiser event. His work with the ASU team has lead to wins including the regional championship, and numerous riders have made their way to the semi and national championship competitions. Leary has worked with Triple R Horse Rescue in rehabilitating horses for adoption with the help of the ASU team.
Triple R Horse Rescue, the only horse rescue in Cave Creek, Ariz., held the first Hope for Horses Gala in October 2013 and raised more than $20,000 to help advance the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses in its care.
This year’s event also will feature dinner, silent and live auction items and special surprise announcements. Interested donors can submit auction items for the event to Terilynn Meeker at 602.999.0794 or email terilynn@triplerhorserescueaz.com. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or via email at Sallie@triplerhorserescueaz.com.
About Triple R Horse Rescue
Triple R Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care. The organization, which is run 100% by volunteers, relies on support from the community to fulfill its mission. Located on three acres donated by Lil Bit North Ranch in Cave Creek, Ariz., Triple R Horse Rescue is dedicated to assisting the 175,000 unwanted horses in the United States. In the past three years, the organization has re-homed more than 100 horses.
For more information about Triple R Horse Rescue and the Hope for Horses Gala visit http://www.triplerhorserescueaz.com.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to benefit from Charles Schwab Cup Championship’s Tickets Fore Charity program
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will benefit from the 2014 Charles Schwab Cup Championship’s Tickets Fore Charity program. The tournament will be held at the Desert Mountain Cochise Course in Scottsdale October 29 through November 2, 2014.
As part of the charity ticket sales program, 100% of all proceeds are returned to organizations to support people in need. To build on past success, Foothills Food Bank created, “Challenge for the Cup,” to spur ticket sales and to earn an additional contribution from Charles Schwab of up to $12,000.
All ticket purchases made directly from Foothills Food Bank will automatically be entered in a drawing for prizes. To purchase tickets, send a check made out to Foothills Food Bank for the desired number of $20 tickets, or, send your charge card information to:
Foothills Food Bank
PO Box 715, Carefree, AZ 85377
Attention: Challenge for the Cup
Ticket buyers must include a return address with the order; tickets will be sent by mail, or call the food bank at 480.488.1145 to credit charge over the phone.
The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale and north Phoenix.
For more details on the Charles Schwab Cub Championship and the ticket sales program, visit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center at www.foothillsfoodbank.com.
CONTACT: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145
