February at Hon-Dah
Big Bowl Bash Sun. Feb 2, 2020 Pizza, Wings, Chili & more
In the Conference Center $15.00 at the Door includes
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HOV makes history Facility celebrates with groundbreaking of dementia campus BY LIN SUE COONEY
Valentine’s Day Dinner Come play our 50 new Slot Machines including the Walking Dead! Friday February 14, 2020
Limited Seating 3 Course Dinner $60.00 a couple (includes 2 Concert Tickets) $174.00, Dinner, Concert, Room After a day of exploring the High Country, hiking, boating or fishing, come in from the outdoors and play in our 24 hour Casino on 800 plus “HOT” slot machines or try your hand at live Blackjack or Poker. Enjoy a meal from Indian Pines Restaurant and re-energize in the Timbers Lounge with live entertainment 6 days a week. After a fun filled day, relax in our heated outdoor pool or hot tub. Dream of your next adventure in one of our 128 oversized Hotel rooms. Bring your RV to the LARGEST RV Park in the White Mountains. Now with over 500 spaces.
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Friday February 14, 2020 A Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac
Doors open 7pm-Show 8pm Tickets $12.50 on sale in the Gift Shop On Friday September 28, 2018 928-369-7577 Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center will host the The Run to the Pines pre-car show.
There will be a parade of pre-1970 vehicles. In the evening there will be a BBQ dinner, entertainment and giveaways. Open to the public. The BBQ dinner is hosted by the Run to the Pines Car Club.
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FEBRUARY 2020
From left, Hospice of the Valley Board Chairman Dieter Gable; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego; Hospice of the Valley’s Dr. Gillian Hamilton and Executive Director Debbie Shumway; and Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio. (Photo courtesy Hospice of the Valley)
On a shiny Friday afternoon in January, nearly 200 guests gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of an innovative, one-of-a-kind campus at 3811 N. 44th Street, in Phoenix’s Arcadia area. Bulldozers surrounded a white tent full of excited supporters and community members anxious to get the first peek at plans for The Hospice of the Valley Dementia Care & Education Campus. The comprehensive facility will transform the way our community sees dementia, treats those living with it, and supports caregivers who are struggling to cope with this incurable disease. “This has been a dream for many of us,” Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Debbie Shumway told the crowd—board members, staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, neighbors, local leaders and first responders. “We are committed to providing a model that will become the gold standard in excellent dementia care. Our experienced and passionate dementia
We are committed to providing a model that will become the gold standard in excellent dementia care. - Debbie Shumway Hospice of the Valley Executive Director team will lead the charge, helping educate all of us.” A video gave everyone a glimpse of the multipurpose campus and the unique care it will offer when it opens in early 2021. In addition to an assisted living center and an inpatient care home for those at all stages of dementia, the campus will provide an intergenerational connection by providing interaction between the adult and child centers. The cornerstone of the campus is an education center for medical professionals, caregivers,
students and the community. The Dove Café, which will be open to the public, will be a dementia-friendly space for family caregivers to share experiences. “This campus, devoted solely to dementia care and education, is an example of another initiative designed to meet what we know is a growing healthcare need in our community,” Hospice of the Valley Board Chairman Dieter Gable says. “I’m sure we’ll all be in awe when this is completed.” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Councilman Sal DiCiccio joined Shumway, Gable and Hospice of the Valley medical director Dr. Gillian Hamilton, a dementia care visionary, in throwing the first shovelfuls of dirt. “This is a big exciting day for the city,” Gallego says. “Hospice of the Valley is a key partner for us.” The not-for-profit agency and city already collaborate on dementia care training with Phoenix firefighters. “We are taking a big step today to give the whole community access to the best care available,” she says, and solidifies “Phoenix’s leadership role in dementia care.” Dementia is the fourth-leading cause of death in Arizona and the projections are alarming: a 43% increase by 2025. Nearly a third of Hospice of the Valley patients have dementia—a disease often lasting years and can be overwhelming for family caregivers who are seldom prepared for the challenges ahead. “A lot of care and education will be needed,” Shumway says. “We know every moment matters. And being able to live well with dementia is critical. We have an important opportunity to come together to support the needs of our community right here.” Gallego shared the pain of seeing her beloved grandmother’s dementia progress to a point where she couldn’t recognize her closest relatives. She died last year. “It was my first personal experience with dementia,” Gallego says. “It was very difficult for our entire family.” The Dementia Care & Education Campus is a beacon for hope for thousands of families facing the same journey. Lin Sue Cooney is director of community engagement at not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley. For more information about our hospice, palliative and dementia care, visit hov.org or call 602-530-6900.
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