Partnered Organizations

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice

Brain Health Action Group Joan Partridge 505-920-7005 Second and fourth Wed., 4 PM, Catalina Vista, starting Jan. 11

This action group will follow the work and recommendations of Dr. Dale Bredesen, “The End of Alzheimer’s Program.” These diet and lifestyle recommendations plus careful medical evaluation have prevented, and many times reversed, cognitive decline even in individuals with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s Disease. The action group will focus on the “Bredesen 7”: Nutrition, Exercise/Movement, Sleep, Stress, Stimulation, and Supplements, as outlined in the book by Dr. Bredesen. The purpose of this action group is to help one another make lasting changes that will positively influence cognitive health. Cancer Support Contact: Rita Menet rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

We are currently looking for a person to facilitate this group. If interested, please email Rita. Caregiver Support Group Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting

The Caregiver Support Group can benefit anyone caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend or any other lovedone. Allowing those to share with other open-minded people in a safe environment is key for this group. Cognitive Loss & Memory Support Group Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 First and Third Wed., 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with subjective or mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research and personal experience. We will discuss the many challenges associated with cognitive loss with open hearts and open dialog. This support group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences. Diabetes Support Circle Contact: Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845 First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Grief Support Jane Krabbeler 520-500-3352, jkrabbeler@gmail.com Fri., Jan. 27, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

of grief and loss, support by a group can be a key to recovery and resolution. Questions or concerns, please call Jane Krabbeler

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., 10:30 AM-Noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley

People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome. Support Group for the Visually Impaired Judi Peterson 815-222-4754 Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 3:30-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our mission is to provide mutual support and resource sharing in a positive environment. Participants share a wide variety of resources and strategies that help them continue living independently despite diminishing vision. We welcome people who are blind and/or visually impaired. Interested, supportive persons are also welcome.

Please join us. Come or call Judi or Raven for more information.

Survivors of a Loved-One Who Died by Suicide Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com 520-818-0016 Individual encounters offered

There is nothing as helpful as talking to another person who has lost a close loved one by suicide. If you wish to share the experience and feelings of your loss, please contact Ester Leutenberg, who lost her son to suicide when he was 30 years old.

Vistoso Helpful Hands For assistance call 520-447-0077 Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization assisting SCOV residents who find themselves needing temporary help. Guideline: three weeks in a row or 12 visits in a year. We assist with caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, errands and picking up take-out meals from The Views Restaurant. We also have a referral file for longer term paid and volunteer assistance.

Winter resident or summer-only volunteers are always welcome. After filling out an application at the Welcome Center, you will be contacted to answer any questions. In-person training is provided for cell dispatchers. Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 4,500 bikes to local nonprofits, who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.