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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. Due to Covid-19, some groups are not currently meeting. See website for up-to-date information and confirm with the organization’s leader.
AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice
We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Cancer Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is required, just a passion for those who are affected by cancer. Meetings include an exchange of information and discussion among those who have cancer, are survivors of cancer and their family and caregivers. Meeting day and time are open to change. This support group facilitator can be a seasonal resident. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.
Caregivers’ Support Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting
The Caregiver Support Group is resuming. This group can support anyone caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend or any other loved-one. Allowing those to share with other open-minded people in a safe environment is key for this group.
Cognitive Loss & Brain Health Support Group Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 First Wed., 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista
Formerly Alzheimer’s Support Group. Whether you are a caregiver, a person with 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 to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. This support group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences. from any kind of loss such as the loss of a loved one, a job or career, a relationship or a pet. Meeting day and time open. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.
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. We have guest speakers and discuss topics of interest.
Vistoso Helpful Hands For assistance call 520-447-0077 Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com
Do you have a SCOV friend/neighbor who appears to be struggling with day-to-day chores: transportation, meal preparation, errands, housekeeping, handyman jobs or paperwork organization? Or do they have a spouse who needs caregiver relief so they can run errands or just have a break? Let them know about Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH).
VHH is an all-volunteer organization providing year-round short-term (three weeks or 12 visits) assistance to SCOV residents. If longer term help is required, we have a paid referral list.
For assistance, call 520-447-0077 to reach a VHH dispatcher. If we cannot immediately answer, leave your name and number. We will call you back.
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 3,000 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.
Diabetes Support Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista
Diabetes Support group has restarted in-person meetings. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about with diabetes or pre-diabetes, we welcome your presence. Please come if you are interested. For more information, contact Bill Bable 520-639-8845.
We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Grief Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is required, just a passion for those who are affected by grief or experiencing recovery from grief. This support group includes grief
Reminder
Golf carts driven on community property must be driven by a licensed driver. Under no circumstances are children allowed to drive.
