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Turkey Giving

November 16, 2005

St. Mary's Westside Food Bank Alliance will distribute 12,000 turkeys this holiday season (Thanksgiving and Christmas). 3,600 have already been purchased and 8,400 are needed from the public.

Adultcare Assistance owner, Karen Wellert was moved by the huge deficit in turkeys for traditional holiday meals, and committed to immediately fill the need with a donation of a truckload (about 500 pounds) of turkeys for St. Mary's Westside Food Bank Alliance collection center in Surprise.

When Adultcare Assistance caregivers heard that Wellert was donating 500 pounds of turkeys they have asked to join in and increased the donation of turkeys to over 700 pounds this year. “Our caregivers are the most caring individuals, we have lots to be thankful this holiday season; Wellert said, this donation is an expression of our gratitude. Our vision is to be a part of an abundant community -- abundant for everyone.”

Adultcare Assistance provides in home care to seniors, enabling them to remain independent in their home. Adultcare Assistance services are available 7 days a week, including holidays. For more information on Adultcare Assistance please call 623-977-2223.

Left to Right: Adultcare Assistance Certified Caregiver Mary Ummel, Director of Provider Services Crystal Vant Hoff, Certified Caregiver Bernie Speilman and Adultcare Assistance owner Karen Wellert

Adultcare Assistance staff unloading over 700 pounds of Turkey's at the St. Mary's Westside Food Bank Alliance

Left to Right: Adultcare Assistance Certified Caregiver Bernie Spielman, owner Karen Wellert, Director of Provider Services Crystal Vant Hoff and Certified Caregiver Mary Ummel.

QUICK HOLIDAY FACTS:

Turkeys and Food:

St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance is expecting to distribute 12,000 Emergency Food Boxes in November and 8,000 EFB boxes in December.

The Food Bank will distribute 12,000 turkeys this holiday season (Thanksgiving and Christmas). 3,600 have already been purchased and 8,400 are needed from the public.

Turkeys go to partner agencies that serve congregate meals, such as Phoenix Rescue Mission, domestic violence shelters and children’s safe havens.

Turkeys also go to families in need through Emergency Food Boxes. EFB boxes contain all the necessities for a traditional holiday meal.

St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance distributes enough food to provide 200,000 meals every day.

St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance Facts:

St. Mary’s and Westside Food Banks merged on September 1 with the goal of better efficiencies to get more food to more people in Arizona.

Last year, St. Mary’s Food Bank and Westside Food Banks distributed nearly 61 million pounds of food to 13 of Arizona’s 15 counties.

Every day, enough food to prepare 220,000 meals goes out into the community through 900 agency sites.

The majority of those served by the Food Bank and its agencies are working poor families, as well as children and seniors.

The Food Bank distributes approximately 9,000 Emergency Food Boxes every month just from its St. Mary’s Food Bank location.

Of each dollar donated, 95 percent goes directly to programs support.

Volunteers donated more than 300,000 hours of their time last year.

Hunger Statistics:

One in every seven Arizonans live in poverty; 800,027 individuals or 14.2 percent of the total population. This number is higher than the national average of one in every eight.

686,375 individuals in Arizona are considered food insecure; they do not know from where their next meal will come.

312,966 of Arizona’s children—about one in every five—live in poverty.

As of May 2005, an average of 547,671 individuals receive food stamps every month.

More than 574 low-income and poor children in Arizona participate in the National School Lunch Program, providing free and reduced-price lunches.

As of June 2005, 177,199 women and young children received benefits from WIC.

Boilerplate:

St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance is a member of America’s Second Harvest, a national network of food banks. The Food Bank was recently formed with the merging of St. Mary’s and Westside Food Banks. As one organization, the Food Bank is working to get more food to more people through its 900 partner agencies across the state of Arizona.

Heaven Sent Catering Blesses Award

Chef Michael Brown, owner of Heaven Sent Catering, recently participated in the 2005 Health and Safety Expo, sponsored by the Sun City Fire Department and Adultcare Assistance. The event sparked Chef Michael's interest in contributing to another Adultcare Assistance Abundant Community Program, the Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award. The personal chef adds a private dinner party for four to the mix of prizes for the next All-Star Caregiver Award winner.

Sun City Library Receives Community Support

October 17, 2005

Community oriented Sun City Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, recently received beautiful, full-color brochures, courtesy of Adultcare Assistance Home Care of Sun City.

President Karen Wellert, who sponsors many community service functions at the library, recently printed up some new brochures for the nonprofit, which is located in the Bell Recreation Center. "I realize how challenging it is for nonprofits to raise funds for marketing purposes," she said, "and hired my graphic designer to revamp the existing brochures."

The Sun City Library has a collection of over 60,000 books, and offers magazines, newspapers, books on tape and CD, videos and DVDs, music CDs, puzzles, computers with Internet access, homebound services, and much more. Offering many special services for the visually impaired, it also holds a continuous book sale. It's located at 16828 N 99th Avenue in the Bell Recreation Center area.

To see a copy of the new Sun City Library brochure, click here!

Health Care Decision Week Seminar

Monday November 7, 2005

The Arizona Legislature and Governor Janet Napolitano have proclaimed the week of November 6, 2005 as Health Care Decisions Week.

The recent publicity surrounding the case of Terry Schiavo in Florida demonstrates the importance of talking about your wishes with loved ones and putting your wishes in writing. Arizona law strongly supports the right of an adult to make future medical treatment choices. Future health care decisions, when written down, become advance directives.

The public is invited to a free presentation on Advance Directives sponsored by Adultcare Assistance at the Sun City Library, 16828 N. 99th Avenue, on Monday November 9 at 9 a.m. Free living will and health care power of attorney forms will be distributed. Details of the new Arizona Advance Directive Registry will be discussed.

It is your right to decide. Give your family and loved ones a gift by planning ahead and completing your advance directives.

Health Care Decision Week

Open House November 8-11 2005

Adultcare Assistance announces the celebration of Health Care Decision Week. It will kick off the week with a 9 a.m. free community seminar presented by Hospice of the Valley at the Sun City Library, 16828 N. 99th Avenue. ACA will hold open house at its new offices Tuesday November 8 through Friday November 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each morning will begin with with a continental breakfast, followed by distribution of free health care decision packets (compliments of Health Care Decisions). Door prizes will be awarded.

Adultcare Assistance president Karen Wellert will be on hand to answer any question guests may have about advance directives. Health Care Decisions is a local nonprofit project of Hospice of the Valley funded by the BHHS Legacy Foundation, St. Luke's Health Initiatives, local health care institutions, and private donors.

New corporate headquarters for Adultcare Assistance: 10404 W Coggins. Suite 108 Sun City, AZ 85351.

HCR 2021

Introduced by Representatives Lopez L, Garcia M, Senator Miranda: Representatives Aguirre A, Alvarez, Bradley, Downing, Gallardo, Kirkpatrick, Landrum Taylor, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema, Tom, Senators Giffords, Soltero

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6, 2005 AS HEALTH CARE DECISIONS WEEK IN ARIZONA.

Whereas, it is important for people to make health care decisions before they are needed; and Whereas, health care planning is a process, rather than a single decision, that helps people think about the kind of care they would want if they become seriously ill or incapacitated, encourages them to talk with their loved ones and doctors and assists them in writing down their wishes; and Whereas, advance directives give people the ability to document their wishes and identify the person to speak for them should they become unable to speak for themselves; and Whereas, introducing these issues in community settings can help people begin conversations about their health care wishes with a family member, close friend, physician or faith leader; and Whereas, Arizona has a number of local coalitions throughout the state that are working to involve individuals and families in health care planning through educational forums, discussion groups, speaker's bureaus and training; and Whereas, several Arizona organizations representing health care providers, consumers and local coalitions have joined together to sponsor a week-long focus on health care decisions.

Therefore Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

That Members of the Legislature proclaim the week of November 6, 2005 as Health Care Decisions Week in the State of Arizona and encourage all citizens to think and talk with loved ones about their wishes for medical care.

That the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona transmit copies of this Resolution to health care coalitions and organizations throughout Arizona.

HCR 2021 passed the Committee on Health unamended.

Over 5,000 Attend National Fire Prevention Week Health and Safety Expo

October 5, 2005

On Wednesday, October 5, over 5,000 people attended the National Fire Prevention Week Health & Safety Expo Sponsored by Adultcare Assistance and Sun City Fire Department at Sun City's Sun Dial Recreation Center. The event, which took place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. provided thousands of FREE safety items, free bottled water, and free ice cream sandwiches. Guests met the Sun City firefighters and Adultcare Assistance Staff.

Click here to see photos and a list of vendors who attended the Fire Prevention Week Health & Safety Expo!

Adultcare Assistance's president Karen Wellert (from left), Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. president Norm Dickson and treasurer Jim Kuchler, Sun City Fire Department's community relations, Stacy Bodenstedt, and Centers Operations' senior manager Jim Wellman were all fired up by the overwhelming success of the 2005 Health and Safety Expo on Oct. 5 at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City. Co-sponsored by the Sun City Fire Department and Adultcare Assistance, the National Fire Prevention Week event sparked the community's interest with nearly 5,000 attendees visiting more than 100 service and safety booths according to Bodenstedt.

Adultcare Assistance's president Karen Wellert offers a warm thank you to the more than 100 community service and safety organizations participating in the 2005 Health and Safety Expo on Oct. 5 at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City.

Her ongoing Abundant Community Program fueled Wellert's interest in Adultcare Assistance co-sponsoring the National Fire Prevention Week event with the Sun City Fire Department. Free water, ice cream and safety items were among the many giveaways to the nearly 5,000 attendees.

Arizona All Star Caregiver Award

September 13, 2005

Adultcare Assistance President Karen Wellert has announced the formation of yet another exciting program. The Arizona All Star Caregiver Award will be given twice a year in recognition of caregiving excellence. The award recipient will receive a $1,000 US savings bond, to be presented at a luncheon in his or her honor. The next award will be announced on January 15, 2005.

Wellert's intention is to open the awards to a wide range of caregivers. As she says, "All Star Caregivers come in all sizes, groups and personalities: family members, volunteers with hospitals or hospice organizations, professionals and service individuals who care for us-such as firefighters and posse volunteers. He or she may be the neighbor or family member who is always there for you, or a professional caregiver, whether they are self-employed or work for a home care agency. Perhaps it is that special employee at an assisted or skilled living facility or the case manager who goes the extra mile. And don't forget the community leaders who 'fight the good fight' for caregivers. We invite you to nominate your favorite Arizona All Star Caregiver, or even nominate yourself"

Karen Wellert, herself a finalist for the Golden Heart of Business Award, has a reputation for recognizing and rewarding excellence. The Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce chose Adultcare Assistance, out of more than 700 member businesses, as Business of the Year for 2004. Wellert accepted the honor on behalf of her staff-then wrote a personal note of thanks to each and every employee.

The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2005. All entries will be screened and a distinguished panel of social service professionals will review the five finalists. Members of the award panel include: Jim Green, of the Sun City Community Foundation, Stacy Bodenstedt, of the Sun City Fire Department, Deb Johnson, of the Sun City West Fire Department, Michelle Dionisio of Interfaith Services, and Karen Wellert. To learn more about the nomination process go online to www.adultcareassistance.com. Or, you may pick up a nomination form at the Adultcare Assistance Corporate Offices at 10404 Coggins Dr., Ste. 108, in Sun City. For more information, call (623) 977-2223.

First Subscriber Plays Role in Casting Arizona Broadway Theatre at Senior Events

September 2005

The Arizona Broadway Theatre's 2005-2006 premiere season has become a hot ticket for season subscribers hungry for a taste of the total dinner theatre experience. Subscription packages debuted at the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Glendale on Feb. 2 at a reception for members of three chambers of commerce - Glendale, Peoria and Northwest Valley. More than 350 guests attended the event where Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance Home Care, became the first in a long line of Arizona Broadway Theatre season subscribers.

When it opens on Nov. 4, the 32,000-square-foot theatre located at the intersection of 77th Ave. and Paradise Lane in Peoria, will convey an atmosphere of professional theatre and elegant dining all provided for under one roof. Wellert applauded the dinner theatre's choice location, which she noted, "I was especially excited the theatre was coming to the West Valley, not just for myself, but because of the wonderful senior population."

Wellert, a long-time supporter of seniors, has been a caregiver for 35 years and is the owner of Adultcare Assistance in Sun City. As of June 30, the organization celebrated its 10th year of providing a full range of caregiver services that enable clients to maintain a safe, comfortable lifestyle right at home. As a toast to the Arizona Broadway Theatre, Adultcare Assistance offered to introduce the dinner theatre to retirement community residents at a series of wine and cheese parties.

The Forum at Desert Harbor, a Sunrise Senior Living community in Peoria, received the first sneak peek of the dinner theatre's premiere season at a wine and cheese party on March 30. The retirement residents applauded the seven-show lineup that casts off on Nov. 4 with Anything Goes, followed by the splashy musicals Brigadoon, Man of La Mancha, Damn Yankees, H.M.S. Pinafore, and Big River, and a musical revue The World Goes 'Round.

The Adultcare Assistance wine and cheese parties continued to acquaint seniors with the Arizona Broadway Theatre as they made the rounds from Freedom Plaza Life Care Campus and Desert Winds Retirement Community in Peoria, to The Woodmark at Sun City and The Heritage Palmeras in Sun City, to EPOCH Assisted Living of Sun City West and Chaparral Winds Retirement Community in Surprise. The Arizona Broadway Theatre also spoke at the Summer School for Seniors program that Adultcare Assistance co-sponsored with Oxford Retirement and Estate Planning in Sun City. Sixty participants attended the three sets of special-interest classes in June, July and August. The Arizona Broadway Theatre's company manager James Rio offered insights into the "Audition Process" and managing artistic director Joseph Martinez entertained thoughts of the "History of the Broadway Theatre."

Wellert noted, "Purely by coincidence my brother-in-law Mike Wellert is the program development director of the Missoula Children's Theatre," where Martinez acted as production manager for 13 years prior to moving to the Northwest Valley from Montana in July.

Martinez's new job will be more demanding, requiring him to direct all seven award-winning musical productions on the Arizona Broadway Theatre's 2005-2006 playbill. These top-notch theatrical presentations will be made even more delectable with the elegant dining experience value-priced at an affordable average subscription cost per ticket of $37.

Season subscribers are already enjoying a taste of the dinner theatre's V.I.P. treatment as Arizona Broadway Theatre box office personnel explain the priority seating options and ticket exchange privileges. The dinner-and-show packages feature a variety of times and prices ranging from four shows starting at $132 to all seven shows starting at $210. Discounts for groups of 20 or more are also available.

Individual ticket sales debut on Sept. 19. From Tuesday through Saturday, elegant dining will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. The Arizona Broadway Theatre also presents a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee with lunch at 12:15 p.m., a 1 p.m. Sunday matinee with brunch at 11:15 a.m., and a 7 p.m. Sunday twilight show with dinner at 5:15 p.m.

President Karen Wellert of Adultcare Assistance, a provider of professional caregiver services, became the Arizona Broadway Theatre's first subscriber on Feb. 2.

She continues to play an active role in spotlighting the dinner theatre at a host of community events.

Photo by Marla Levine

Arizona All Star Caregivers Award Winners

Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance (from right), announced the first Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award recipient, Felicia Belle McGuckin; runner-ups Irene Lincoln and Earline Ferguson; with assistant director of Adultcare Assistance, Norma Hamilton, at an awards luncheon on August 18. McGuckin was awarded a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond, and Lincoln and Ferguson each received savings bonds for $100.

August 2005, Sun City Arizona.

Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance in Sun City, understands firsthand the necessity of caregivers in the health care system, since she herself has been a caregiver for 35 years. To recognize other devoted caregivers for their outstanding service, Wellert founded the semi-annual Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award as part of Adultcare Assistance's Abundant Community Program.

To learn about the first Arizona All Star Caregivers Award, and to learn more about the finalists, click here!

Medicare D informational seminar at the Sun City Library

August 2005

Sun Cities, Arizona: Are you currently enrolled in Medicare, or plan to be by January 2006? If so, you should not miss the new Medicare Part D and prescription drug benefit seminars scheduled at the Sun City Library. The seminars will focus on the new Medicare D prescription drug benefit which will go into effect January 2006. The first seminar is slated for September 19, 2005 at 9AM at the Sun City Library, 16828 N. 99th Avenue.

The community service event is sponsored by Adultcare Assistance, homecare provider of in-home personal care and co-sponsored by The Patient's Advocate, an organization that serves as a liaison between the patient, insurance company, and healthcare providers. Seating is limited, so call early to register Adultcare Assistance at (623)-977-2223 and register by September 14.

Northwest Valley Chamber's Premier Casino Night

Saturday, August 27, 2005

Northwest Valley Chamber's Premier Casino Night, Saturday, August 27th On Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast this one-of-a-kind gambling casino box of fun and games package valued at over $75.00 was won by Carmen McIntosh (pictured on the left) realtor with Coldwell Banker Success Realty, Sun City AZ.

This gambling extravaganza was sponsored by Karen Wellert (pictured on the right), owner of Adultcare Assistance, to promote the upcoming Premier Casino Chamber event being held Saturday, August 27 at 6 P.M. at Hillcrest Golf Club Pavillion, 20002 N. Star Ridge Drive, Sun City West. In this keepsake game-filled box were a Las Vegas Hard Rock Café toy guitar, two full-length DVD Frank Sinatra films, $9.00 worth of Arizona Lottery casino scratch tickets, professional Texas Hold'em cards, poker chips, two crystal wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and two tickets to the Northwest Valley Chamber's Premier Casino Night, Saturday, August 27. To learn more about the Northwest Chamber of Commerce and Casino Night, visit them at www.northwestvalley.com

August 3, 2005

Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance Homecare (sitting left) opens a new account at the grand opening event of the newest Credit Union West location at 6777 W. Cactus in Peoria, Arizona. Helping her open her new account is Deborah Fore, Branch Manager, (standing) and Michelle Keller, Senior Member Service Officer (sitting right). Adultcare Assistance Homecare will be conducting free blood pressure checks at the Cactus facility August 8th, 9th and 10th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. to help celebrate the grand opening.

To learn more about Credit Union West visit them at http://www.cuwest.org

Opening of New Branch of Credit Union West

Award Recognizes Remarkable Caregivers

August 2005

Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance in Sun City, has announced the top three finalists nominated for the first Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award.

Tapping into her expertise as a caregiver herself for 35 years, Wellert established Adultcare Assistance’s semi-annual award to recognize the outstanding service given by other devoted caregivers. In April when Wellert was honored as one of the five 2005 Arizona Woman Golden Heart of Business finalists, she announced, “I’m going to continue to be active in our community with the founding of the new Abundant Community Program.”

“I believe in giving back to the community,” Wellert reaffirmed recently. “The award is open to the community, and will be ongoing for years to come.”

Adultcare Assistance received nineteen nominations by June 30 for the first Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award. Judging the entries was an award panel of social service professionals including: Sun City Community Foundation’s, Jim Green; Sun City Fire Department’s, Stacy Bodenstedt; Sun City West Fire Department’s, Deb Johnson; Interfaith Services’, Michelle Dionisio; and Adultcare Assistance’s, Karen Wellert.

The Adultcare Assistance nominees were given glowing reviews laced with such desirable qualities as “devoted,” “compassionate,” “trustworthy,” and “ thoughtful.” However, Wellert confided no Adultcare Assistance caregivers were selected among the finalists. “The competition was fairly judged,” Wellert assured. “The three finalists are volunteers, not employed by any company.”

The top three Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award finalists are Earline Ferguson, Felicia Belle McGuckin, and Irene Lincoln all of Sun City. The strong thread of support these caregivers provide enabled them to weave their way to the top of the entrant nomination forms.

The judges will honor the finalists with a private luncheon to be held on August 18 at the Palmbrook Country Club’s Vista Grill Restaurant in Sun City. The winning caregiver will receive a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond, and the runner-ups will each receive savings bonds for $100.

Adultcare Assistance invites the community to submit nominations for the next Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award through midnight December 31, 2005. The nominated caregiver may be a family member; volunteer with a hospital or hospice organization; medical professional; private caregiver; or an employee at an independent, assisted living, or skilled nursing community.

Abundant Community Activities

August 2005

In association with the Abundant Community Program, Adultcare Assistance has teamed up with the Sun City Fire Department to co-sponsor an upcoming Community Safety Day. The Health and Safety Expo will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 5 at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City.

Karen Wellert also contributed $400 to sponsor Stephanie Walker in The Arizona Breast Cancer 3-day walk from October 21-23. The 60-mile walk around the city of Phoenix will raise monies to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Wellert noted, “Supporting this cause seems to be the natural thing to do: honoring lives, and helping to promote breast cancer research.” Walker is committed to raising $2,100 for the cause, and may be contacted by e-mail at swalker@cfssuncity.com.

For more information about Adultcare Assistance, or the Abundant Community Program, please call (623) 977-2223. Adultcare Assistance provides a full range of caregiver services which enable clients to maintain a safe, comfortable lifestyle right at home. The professional caregiver service celebrated its tenth anniversary on July 21, 2005.

August Wine and Cheese Party: Public Invited

Adultcare Assistance and The Arizona Broadway Theatre will be sponsoring a Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Chaparral Winds in Surprise on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chaparral Winds is located at 16617 N. West Point Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85374. Come by and learn more about their premiere season of Broadway musicals. Please RSVP to Adultcare Assistance by August 5, 2005 at (623) 977-2223.

July Wine and Cheese Party

Adultcare Assistance and The Arizona Broadway Theatre will be sponsoring a Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Heritage Palmeras in Sun City on July 28, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Heritage Palmeras is located at 10101 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351. Come by and learn more about their premiere season of Broadway musicals. Please RSVP to Adultcare Assistance by July 20, 2005 at (623) 977-2223

June Wine and Cheese Party

Adultcare Assistance and The Arizona Broadway Theatre hosted a Wine and Cheese Party at the Desert Winds Retirement Community on June 23, 2005. To learn more about upcoming Wine and Cheese parties please contact Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977-2223.

Adultcare Assistance

supports Weekend of Hope

June 25, 2005

One of the thousands of women and men who will unite in Tempe, AZ on October 21-23, 2005 will be Stephanie M. Walker (seen in picture on right). Stephanie will be participating in The Arizona Breast Cancer 3-day walk, and will walk 60 miles through the beauty of the Arizona desert in and around the city of Phoenix.

Supporting her endeavor is Karen Wellert (left). “It's a weekend of hope," says Wellert, "Supporting this cause seems to be the natural thing to do: honoring lives and helping to promote breast cancer research.” Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance homecare, Sun City, presented Stephanie with a check in the amount of $400.00. Stephanie has committed to raising at least $2,100 for the cause. Those interested in supporting Stephanie can contact her at swalker@cfssuncity.com.

Net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund , to provide an endowment for breast cancer initiatives.

Medicare D informational seminars to be held at the Sun City Library

June 23, 2005

Are you currently enrolled in Medicare, or plan to be by January 2006? If so, you should not miss the new Medicare Part D and prescription drug benefit seminars scheduled at the Sun City Library, which will be repeated monthly. The seminars will focus on the new Medicare D prescription drug benefit that will go into effect January 2006.

The community service event is sponsored by Adultcare Assistance homecare, provider of in-home personal care, and co-sponsored by The Patient’s Advocate, an organization that serves as a liaison between the patient, insurance company, and healthcare providers. The Medicare Part D seminars are slated for:

September 19 at 9 a.m.

October 17 at 9 a.m.

November 21 at 9 a.m.

December 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Location: the Sun City Library, 16828 N. 99th Avenue in Sun City. Seating is limited. Call early to register: Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977-2223 or The Patient's Advocate at (623) 933-0505

Senior Awarded

Graduation Certificate

June 16, 2005

Adultcare Assistance President Karen Wellert congratulates a Summer School for Seniors graduate on Thursday, June 16. The summer school program was sponsored by Adultcare Assistance Homecare and Oxford Retirement and Estate Planning. Call (623) 977-2223 to register for next session, which starts July 19 and ends August 23.

Wine and Cheese Party

May 25, 2005

Adultcare Assistance Homecare and Arizona Broadway Theatre hosted a Wine and Cheese Party at The Woodmark in Sun City on May 25, 2005. Pictured are Ronald Klaphake, Chief Executive Officer for Arizona Broadway Theatre and Laurie Fox, Director of Marketing for Adultcare Assistance Homecare. To learn more about upcoming Wine and Cheese parties please contact Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977-2223.

Phoenix Business Journal Spotlights Community Service Pacesetter

May 27, 2005

Adultcare Assistance founder and president Karen Wellert was featured in a full-page Business Journal profile: "Karen Wellert: A lifetime of service." The article by Gina Keating asserts that the home health care industry hasn't been the same since Karen Wellert arrived. It sketches Wellert's life from her first job at age 16 up to her recent decision to forego a franchise opportunity because she'd "no longer control the company's brand and reputation." It wasn't about money, she says. ACA has always represented superior quality and service, and Wellert wants to ensure that they continue to raise the bar.

A recent company endeavor is the Arizona All Star Caregivers Award. Twice a year, in recognition of caregiving excellence, a $1,000 US savings bond goes to one of five finalists reviewed by a distinguished panel of social service professionals. The award applications can be found on the ACA website.

One of the top five 2005 finalists nominated for the Golden Heart of Business award given by The Arizona Woman Who's Who in Business, Wellert gives a great deal of time to serving her community. She collaborates with many businesses and nonprofits to offer programs, information, and entertainment to Northwest Valley seniors. That's why Karen Wellert is known as the partner of choice for community service projects.

To obtain a copy of the Business Journal article, click here.

Adultcare Assistance and Chaparral Winds Retirement Community Breakfast

May 18, 2005

Peoria, Ariz. Adultcare Assistance and Chaparral Winds Retirement Community co-hosted a breakfast for the Sun Cities Estate Planners meeting on Wednesday May 18, 2005. Adultcare Assistance is an active member of the organization. The Sun Cities Estate Planners serves the Sun Cities area as a professional network focused on how to best provide legal, financial, geriatric management and other health care to the senior population.

Summer School for Seniors: Casual Learning Program Offered

May 20, 2005

SUN CITY, Ariz. Not enough to do this summer? Oxford Retirement and Adultcare Assistance invite Seniors to go back to school with us. Held Tuesday thru Thursday mornings at Oxford Retirement in Sun City, Summer School for Seniors takes just three days to complete and is offered during June, July or August.

This entertaining reason to go to school includes many subjects of special interest to seniors. Local history, nutrition, exercise, antiques, theater, and wine are just a few of the almost two dozen topics covered during the week. Unlike traditional school, a continental breakfast is served before class begins and there are no tests to take! School starts June 14th, July 19th or August 23rd. Seating is limited so call early to register. 623-977-2223.

Wine and Cheese Party

April 21, 2005

Adultcare Assistance and Arizona Broadway Theatre hosted a Wine and Cheese Party at Freedom Plaza in Peoria on April 21, 2005. Pictured is Helen Howard Carroll, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Arizona Broadway Theatre. To learn more about the upcoming Wine and Cheese Parties please contact Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977- 2223.

Willinghearted Receive

Heartfelt Honors

City of Glendale's Barrel District councilmember, Tom Eggleston (from left) and his wife, Billie, mingle with Arrowhead Community Bank's vice president, Cathy Mireles, at a reception honoring the 2005 Arizona Woman Golden Heart of Business award finalists.

The affair was held on April 8 at the home of Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance, who was nominated as one of the five finalists.

April 8, 2005

SUN CITY, Ariz. - The Arizona Woman Who's Who in Business Luncheon on April 7 at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix offered a wholehearted salute to business leaders in the community.

Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance in Sun City, was honored to be among the top five finalists nominated for the Golden Heart of Business award. The magazine's annual awards luncheon attracted 800 people, including Wellert's staff, family, and friends who are fans of her selfless devotion to senior services.

At the heart of the program, it was announced that Denise Resnik, co-founder and board president of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, was named the 2005 Arizona Woman Golden Heart of Business award recipient. However, Wellert's contributions to the community always make her feel like a winner, as she concurred, "It is an honor just being nominated."

Being one of five finalists remained reason enough to celebrate, so Wellert's husband, Pat, opened their Peoria home for a cocktail party on April 8 to toast the continued success of all the nominees.

"I was very excited to be able to share the reception with the other finalists," Karen Wellert remarked. Also mingling among the cocktail party guests were numerous senior service and healthcare professionals who highly regard the in-home caregiver services provided by Adultcare Assistance.

The cocktail party offered a tasteful blend of conversation and she added, "It was elegantly catered with hors d'oeuvres by Heaven Sent."

The heavenly scent of Heaven Sent catering enticed guests to get the dish on each other while sampling yet another appetizer. Heaven Sent's chef Michael Brown recounted, "Tonight we served coconut shrimp with a Caribbean sauce; chicken etouffee; roulade de boeuf; smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill on pumpernickel; imported cheese; and Louisiana crab cakes."

Wellert's recipe for success comes from keeping her heart in the right place. As a caregiver for 35 years, she was a gem even before being honored as one of the five Golden Heart of Business finalists. She noted, "I'm going to continue to be active in our 'community with the founding of the new Abundant Community Program."

For more information- about Adultcare-Assistance or the Abundant Community Program, please call (623) 977-2223. The office is located at 12611 N. 103rd Ave., Suite G, in Sun City. Adultcare Assistance provides a full range of caregiver services which enable clients to maintain a safe, comfortable lifestyle right at home. Visit their website at www.adultcareassistance.com for a complete list of services provided from meal preparation and medication reminders, to light housekeeping and grocery shopping.

2005 Golden Heart of Business Finalist

April 2005

Karen Wellert, President, Adultcare Assistance, Inc. was a recent finalist for the ArizonaWoman Who's Who in Business Award in the area "Golden Heart of Business."

Moved by Westside Food Bank's huge deficit in turkeys for holiday meals, Karen Wellert donated 650 pounds of turkeys. Then she created The Abundance Community, a program at Adultcare Assistance with a focus on community service, charitable giving, and education about the plight of local social service agencies

Wellert and her company provide leadership and support for nonprofit organizations. She recently co-chaired a fund-raiser for the Alzheimer's Association, and parlayed her network in the senior health-care community into a sold-out fund-raiser at the West Valley Art Museum. She also supports the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

In 2004, Adultcare Assistance, Inc. was named Business of the Year of the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Breast Buds Expands to NW Valley Location

April 2005.

The nonprofit organization, Breast Buds announces new services to the Northwest Valley, thanks to Sun City's Adultcare Assistance, Inc. Breast Buds Health & Healing Breast Cancer Support Group offers a compassionate, progressive, interactive forum for those diagnosed with breast cancer. All of its services will be available, as well as a Monthly Health & Healing Support Group.

This Scottsdale-based organization encourages those with breast cancer to live to the fullest by sharing fears, struggles, and frustrations, as well as triumphs, joys, and humor to move through and beyond the experience of breast cancer

"I owe my life to breast cancer," says Christine Faraci-Tivnan, Founder and CEO, a Communication in Healthcare Specialist. "If the opportunity arose to erase its painful memories, scars, and repercussions, I would emphatically decline.

My diagnoses dared me to live. To define Christine. Through grief and loss, I gained my life." Learn more about Faraci-Tivnan's philosophy at the Breast Buds website

Seniors Brake for Safety

March 2005

Mrs. Rigali listens as Doug Gyder of Wilhelm Automotive, explains vehicle inspection findings on her Mustang convertible. The winter visitor was pleased to have a free vehicle inspection courtesy of Wilhelm Automotive. The event was co-hosted by Chaparral Winds Retirement Community, and Adultcare Assistance, a local in-home senior care company

Partners in Community Service

March 2005

The blustery weather didn't stop the organizers of a vehicle inspection program at Heritage Palmeras Retirement Community in Sun City. Chris Garman, General Manager of Wilhelm Automotive, Jane Hamby, Director of Marketing for Heritage Palmeras, and Laurie Fox, Director of Marketing for Adultcare Assistance look at one of the classic vehicles on display at the event. The next free vehicle inspection program is Wednesday, March 23, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at Chaparral Winds Retirement Community, 16617 West Point Parkway, Surprise. The free inspections are provided by appointment only. Call Adultcare Assistance to set an appointment: (623) 977-2223.

Westbrook Village hosts car care event.

Laurie Fox of Adultcare Assistance and Doug Gyder of Wilhelm Automotive ensure that a vehicle inspection visitor receives quick and thorough attention.

March 2005

On Friday, Mar. 4, free vehicle safety checks were offered to local residents. The free inspections were provided courtesy of Wilhelm Automotive in Peoria, and co-sponsored by Adultcare Assistance, a home care company also located in Peoria.

The free service was conducted by Wilhelm's ASE certified technicians, and included visual inspection of: fluid levels and filters; suspension and steering; instruments and accessories; cooling and heating systems; air conditioning; system transmission and driveline; fuels system; tires and wheels; exhaust system; road test, if necessary, and a written report with recommendations.

"We really appreciated the cooperation of Westbrook Home Owners Association in allowing these inspections in their community. Vista Recreation Center Director Peggy Ludwig worked with us to set up a safe, secure environment for the inspections. We also appreciate the support we received from the Westbrook Village Sheriff's Posse," said Chris Garman, General Manager of Wilhelm Automotive.

Laurie Fox, of Adultcare Assistance said, "It's a pleasure doing a health and safety project with community service partners like the Westbrook Village Homeowners Association and the Sheriff's Posse. We were pleased to conduct blood pressure readings while residents waited for their written vehicle inspection reports. We met a lot of wonderful people!"

For information on future vehicle inspection events, contact Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977-2223. Inspections are conducted by appointment, at selected venues throughout the community.

Health and Fun Fair

March 2005

Karen Wellert, President, Adultcare Assistance and Michael Fahey, Director, Sun Valley Lodge, look over the Health and Fun Fair at the retirement community. Dozens of vendors added interest and fun to the Sun Valley Lodge event, which focused on good health and safety for seniors. For more information, contact Wellert at (623) 977-2223.

Cure for Alzheimer's is focus of fundraiser

March 2005

The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association was the beneficiary of a recent gala event, which raised $35,743 to help find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. An Affair to Remember was held at the West Valley Art Museum and was co-chaired again this year by the successful team of Karen Wellert of Adultcare Assistance and Val Litchy of Encore Senior Village at Peoria.

An Affair to Remember included an elegant buffet dinner and hundreds of silent auction items. More than 300 attendees bid on everything from vacation packages to elegant time pieces. Original works of art, created by Alzheimer's patients, were highly sought after auction items.

Miriam Hollingshead of Interfaith Services was the successful bidder on an elegant "date night" basket donated by Arrowhead Community Bank, which also included a $200 savings bond. Patrick Wellert, of Adultcare Assistance took home an unusual hand crafted time piece by Calibri, which was donated by Oxford Retirement & Estate Planning of Sun City.

Local favorites Jim Green and Jackie Schneider-Borresenon (Ms. Senior Arizona 1995) entertained on the museum's baby grand piano.

Although many things about Alzheimer's remain a mystery, research continues to bring us a better understanding of the disease, more accurate diagnoses, and more effective treatments. For more information on Alzheimer's disease, visit the web site at www.alz.org. Events such as An Affair to Remember are an integral part of educating the public and raising money for research into the cause and possible cure of this heart-breaking and distressing disease. The support of the business community is essential to this effort. See the following list of committee members for An Affair to Remember 2005.

Co-chair Val Litchy - Encore Senior Village at Peoria

Co-chair Karen Wellert, CSA, - Adultcare Assistance Homecare

Pam Bednar - Geriatric Assessment Management & Solutions

Nancy Brooks - M & I Wealth Management

Judy Carey - Hospice of the Valley

Kendra Eberhart - Royal Oaks Lifecare Community

Susan Dahlquist - Sun View Care Center

Colette Ellsworth - Odyssey Healthcare

Theresa Farris - Arbonne International

Hollie Green - Freedom Plaza and Plaza del Rio Care Center

Shari Hargrave, R.N., - Medical Advocate and Consultant

Miriam Hollingshead - Interfaith Community Care

Cindy Saverino - Interfaith Community Care

Jill Preston - JacksonWhite Elderlaw Attorneys

Carla Rosson - Grandview Care Center Open Arms Program

Regan Stone - All-Med Health Care

Mary Valentine - Mary Valentine Personal Relocation Services

Marjorie van der Wagen - Brighton Gardens of Sun City and The Forum at Desert Harbor

Local businesses team

up for senior safety.

Free vehicle safety checks are being offered to all caregivers - anyone who transports an elderly person in their vehicle. The inspections will take place at independent living retirement communities during the month of March, courtesy of Wilhelm Automotive in Peoria, and co-sponsored by Adultcare Assistance, a Sun Cities area home care company.

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Heritage Palmeras Retirement Community, 10101 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8 a.m. to Noon

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community, 16617 West Point Parkway, Surprise

The free service includes inspection of: fluid levels and filters; suspension and steering; instruments and accessories; cooling and heating systems; air conditioning; system transmission and driveline; fuels system; tires and wheels; exhaust system (visual inspection); road test, if necessary, and a written report with recommendations. There is absolutely no obligation.

“We know that seniors are frequently being transported in private vehicles by their caregivers,” says Thom Gyder, President of Wilhelm Automotive. “We want to be sure that our elderly population remains safe and comfortable during the hot summer months to come.”

Gyder contacted Karen Wellert, President of Adultcare Assistance, to offer free vehicle safety checks to all caregivers. Wellert took the idea and expanded it to include residents and staff at the independent retirement communities where she has support service offices. “Together with the fine people at Wilhelm Automotive, we are providing a valuable service to the community,” she said recently. “Every summer we hear horror stories about seniors becoming disoriented in overheated cars. We want to eliminate that threat to their well-being.”

Chris Garman, General Manager of Wilhelm Automotive, said about the vehicle safety inspections, “We are fully committed to this community service project. Our ASE certified technicians are prepared to inspect a lot of cars over the next few weeks. The safety inspections include a written report, and there is absolutely no obligation.”

The free inspections are provided by appointment only. Call Adultcare Assistance to set an appointment: (623) 977-2223.

All inspections are done by ASE certified technicians, courtesy of Wilhelm Automotive, with service centers in Peoria, Litchfield Park and Tatum Ranch. For more information on other community service projects at Wilhelm Automotive, call Thom Gyder at (623) 979-4282 www.wilhelmauto.com.

Local businesses team up for WBV safety program.

Free vehicle inspections offered.

Chris Garman, Wilhelm Automotive, Karen Wellert, Adultcare Assistance, Peggy Ludvig, WBV Rec Centers, and Don Deveney, WBV Sheriff's Posse, post the notice of upcoming vehicle inspection program.

PEORIA, AZ

Free vehicle inspections and free blood pressure checks are being offered on Friday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Westbrook Village Lakes Recreation Center, 19281 N. Westbrook Parkway. Peoria residents are encouraged to call for an appointment: (623) 977-2223. The inspections are courtesy of Wilhelm Automotive in Peoria, and co-sponsored by Adultcare Assistance, a home care company with offices throughout the Sun Cities area.

"We know that seniors frequently drive long distances on vacation or to visit family," says Thom Gyder, President of Wilhelm Automotive, and a Peoria resident. "We want to be sure that they remain safe and comfortable in their vehicles."

The free vehicle inspection program started when Gyder contacted Karen Wellert, President of Adultcare Assistance, and a Peoria resident, too. He wanted to offer free vehicle safety checks to all caregivers who transport elderly clients in private vehicles. Wellert took the idea and expanded it to include residents and staff at local retirement communities where she has support service offices. "Together with the fine people at Wilhelm Automotive, we are providing a valuable service to the community," she said recently. "Every year we hear horror stories about seniors becoming disoriented when their car breaks down. We want to eliminate that threat to their well-being."

Chris Garman, General Manager of Wilhelm Automotive, said about the vehicle inspections, "We really appreciate the cooperation and support of the Westbrook Village Sheriff's Posse and the Homeowners Association staff. Without them, we wouldn't be able to provide this valuable community service. Our team is prepared to inspect a lot of cars during this event. The inspections include a written report, and there is absolutely no obligation."

The free inspections are provided by appointment only. Call Adultcare Assistance to set an appointment: (623) 977-2223.

Local Business Urges Community to Show Support for Dial-A-Ride Sun Cities Area Transit

Karen Wellert, President of Adultcare Assistance, has sent out a flyer to the community:

Dear Friends of SCAT: The local Dial-A-Ride - serving Sun City, Sun City West and Youngtown — needs our help. Earlier this year they kicked off a fund drive in hopes of raising $200,000 to meet the cost of operating the transit system. To date, they’ve raised $125,000 and are still in need of $75,000. SCAT has no taxing authority. Fifty percent of its revenue comes from donations from residents, businesses and local community organizations. The fees charged to riders are intentionally kept low so that SCAT’s services remain available to everyone — but those fees fall short of covering SCAT’s actual cost to provide those services.

A cutback in SCAT’s services would have a dramatic impact on everyone who lives and work in the Sun Cities. Our citizens would have to find alternative (and no doubt more expensive) transportation. Small businesses that rely on SCAT to deliver customers would see a drop in business. Health-care providers and community organizations, too, would feel the pain.

Let’s not allow that to happen. As a business serving the Sun Cities, I’m asking everyone to step up and show their support for SCAT. Residents, businesses and community organizations: everyone needs to do what they can during this critical time to assist our local Dial-A-Ride service. I urge you to contact them at 623-977-8363 to make arrangements to show your support.

Please help. Even if you don’t now use SCAT, there’s a good chance that sometime in the future you’re going to need their services. Let’s all be sure they’re here when we need them! Thanks.

(Note: if you want to print out a copy of the flyer, which includes a coupon to donate to this organization, click here.)

Adultcare Assistance Homecare LLC

10404 W Coggins. Suite 108

Sun City, AZ 85351

Phone (623) 977-2223

Fax (623) 977-8764

Adultcare Assistance not only provides expert home health care services in Sun City and the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area, but also endorses strong community involvement.

Home health care services translate into community service

623-977-2223

Governor proclaims Health Care Decisions Week

By Elizabeth Jackman. Reprinted with permission of Peoria Times

November 3, 2005

Gov. Janet Napolitano has proclaimed the week of Nov. 6 as Health Care Decisions Week, and to celebrate, Adultcare Assistance (ACA) has a full lineup of activities planned. The week will begin with a free advance directives presentation at 9 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Sun City main library, 16828 N. 99th Ave.

"We want to really bring awareness so people will hold open discussions with their families as far as their choices for medical care and power of attorney," ACA President Karen Wellert said. "The recent publicity surrounding the case of Terri Schiavo in Florida demonstrates the importance of talking about your wishes with loved ones and putting your wishes in writing."

Arizona law strongly supports the right of an adult to make future medical treatment choices, Wellert said, and future health care decisions when written down, become advance directives.

Statistics provided by Health Care Decisions (HCD), a project of Hospice of the Valley, state that less than 25 percent of Americans have expressed their thoughts in writing about how they wish to be cared for at the end of life.

ACA will be distributing free health care decision packets provided to them by HCD, which include forms for a Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney with mental health authority, a Health Care Directive (Living Will) and instructions for completing the forms.

Also included is information on why and how to have your advance directives stored in the Arizona Advance Health Care Directive Registry created by the Arizona Legislature in May 2004.

"It is about empowering individuals," Wellert said. "It is your right to decide. Give your family and loved ones a gift by planning ahead and completing your advance directives."

During the Health Care Decisions Week, ACA will also hold an open house with a continental breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Nov. 9, 10 and 11, at its new corporate headquarters, 10404 W. Coggins Drive, Suite 118. There will be free health care decision packets handed out, door prizes, and Wellert will be on hand to answer any question guests may have about advance directives. Wellert will also be addressing the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast Nov. 8.

ACA is a privately owned company dedicated to providing affordable independent living for seniors. Services are provided for those living in a private home or apartment, a retirement community or a hospital or rehabilitation facility, who need assistance with daily chores. Examples of help ACA provides are bathing and dressing; medication set-up reminders; grocery shopping; meal planning and preparation; laundry and light housekeeping; and transportation for medical appointments.

In addition to its corporate headquarters in Sun City, ACA also has a Peoria office: Desert Winds, 20554 N. 101st Ave.

Call (623) 977-2223 for reservations to the free Nov. 7 presentation. For more information on advanced directives, visit www.hcdecisions.org, or call (602) 222-2229. Reach the reporter at (623) 847-4615.

November 9, 2005

PEORIA, Arizona. Chef Michael Brown, owner of Heaven Sent Catering, offered to spice up the prizes for the next Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award by contributing his personal chef services to the mix of corporate sponsors. The semi-annual award was established by Karen Wellert, president of Adultcare Assistance in Sun City, to recognize the outstanding service provided by devoted caregivers. The personal chef's tasteful contribution includes a private dinner party for four in the award-winner's home.

The All-Star Award recipient will receive the royal treatment from a master chef who has cooked for such notable celebrities as California governor/actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedian Richard Pryor, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, and Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell. Food critics raved about his Michael's Backstreet Café in New Jersey, and when he relocated to Peoria, Ariz. He says, "The name Heaven Sent Catering came from fellow church members that said, 'Your cooking is heaven sent.'"

Nomination forms for the next Arizona All-Star Caregiver Award are available online through midnight December 31, 2005 at the Adultcare Assistance Web site. The nominated caregiver may be a family member; volunteer with a hospital or hospice organization; medical professional; private caregiver; or an employee at an independent, assisted living, or skilled nursing community. For more information call Adultcare Assistance at (623) 977-2223.

"Some of the most important people that I have served are probably some of the least important people in society," Chef Michael acknowledges of the countless taste buds his cuisine has satisfied over the years.

"The real impetus to my being involved in this business was an ultimatum that I had at the age of 14, when I was the oldest male in the household. My Mom could not afford to buy me school clothes, but I liked to dress and said, 'Don't worry about it. I'll get a job.' The first place I found had a man sweeping in front of his restaurant and I said, 'I can do that for you.' From 9th to 12th grade I worked for him washing dishes and peeling potatoes, working my way up to short-order cook."

He recalls, "A couple of months into the job, I was mopping the floor when my mother walked by and she looked at me in a proud way. At that point something said to my spirit, 'This is what you'll be doing with your life. One day you will be opening your own restaurant.' From that point I made up my mind that every job I took was toward that end."

He pursued his dream through hands-on restaurant experience and private lessons with seasoned chefs in French cuisine. Now, Chef Michael's unique combination of spices and fresh ingredients has given him sweet success in the catering business.

"I like to cook in a style of layering the food, meaning that I'm not just seasoning only the meats, but may be seasoning also the cooked vegetables that go with the meat," Chef Michael explains. "The foods have a tiered level of flavors, so that every time you take a bite you're getting a crescendo effect of continual flavors bursting inside your mouth. It creates an eating experience."

As the Heaven Sent slogan beckons "Experience a Culinary Adventure That's Out of This World" by calling Chef Michael Brown at (623) 687-6951 for an appointment.

Pictured left to right : Pam Braun, MSW owner of Geriatric Assessment Management and Solutions is introducing Laurie Fox, Marketing Director, Adultcare Assistance to Nancee Noel, Geriatric Care Manager.

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