Extended Community

Caregivers’ Support Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting

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 and Third Wed., 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista

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. This vital support group has grown and is now meeting twice a month.

Diabetes Support Circle Contact: Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845

Meetings are suspended until October.

Grief Recovery and Support Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

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 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.

Support Group for the Visually Impaired Judy Peterson 815-222-4754 Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 3:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Please join us Thursday, September 22, as we come together for mutual support and resource sharing in a positive environment. We welcome people who are blind and/or visually impaired and a support person. Come or call Judy Peterson or Raven for more information.

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

Response to last month’s request for more helpers resulted in six new volunteers: Thank you for wanting to help your neighbors.

We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, run errands and pick up meals from The Views Restaurant. We also have a referral file for paid services, such as an SCOV resident who installs the front door lock box for fire department emergency key access. Recently, we added a medical billing advocate, who provides explanation of your insurance coverage, co-pays and billing issues for free.

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.

Al-Anon

Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You, too, can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalina State Park

Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first Saturday of the month. • Saturday, September 3, 6 PM, Chris Arpad steel drum music. • Saturday, October 1, 5 PM, Mother Cody Band, eclectic mix of folk, rock country and blues.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

Fellowship for Social Justice

Save the date for the “I’m Not Biased: You Are” forum, a two-part forum brought to you by the Fellowship For Social Justice, a local community organization. • Wednesday, October 26, “Consciously Addressing Unconscious Bias” • Wednesday, November 9, “Moving Forward Together”

Both sessions will be from 6-8 PM, SaddleBrooke Mountain View Ballroom, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd.

Square Dancing

Dancers are squaring up in SaddleBrooke at MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd. Club dances are Sundays, 6-8 PM, $8 pp for nonmembers www.saddlebrookesquares.com.

Never square danced? The SaddleBrooke Squares are