AUGUST, 2017 Edition No Images? Click here Fine arts program named after former La Loma residentJulia Sweeney wore many hats in her life: occupational therapist, wife, mother, history buff and artist, to name a few. Now, an arts education program at La Loma Village has been named in her honor, adding to her legacy as an artist who inspired many La Loma Village residents to tap into their creative side. The Julia Sweeney College of Fine Arts has become part of the fall curriculum at La Loma University, a lifelong learning program for residents, now in its third year. “Julia would love this honor,” says La Loma Village resident Phyllis Stacklie who was a good friend and shared in Julia’s love of fine art, especially painting. The fine arts classes, which include visual art and music, are being taught by La Loma Village employees Marisa Richmond and Ione Murray. Marissa is an art enrichment specialist and Ione is a music therapist. Former La Loma Village resident Julia Sweeney passed away in 2011 but her memory lives on through a fine arts program named in her honor. Photo courtesy of Litchfield Park Historical Society Julia resided at La Loma Village for the last 12 years of her life. She was the eldest child of Wally and Edith Denny, and granddaughter of Paul Litchfield, who as a Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. executive, oversaw the company's cotton-growing operations in the West Valley and founded Litchfield Park. He and his wife built a home that still stands on the hilltop overlooking La Loma Village. The Litchfield-Denny family were known for their generosity, donating their land to Sun Health, which used part of it to build the La Loma Village campus. Senior Living campuses looking sharp6th Floor Hallway at Grandview Terrace - Resident hallways and common areas, including the 4th floor Grand Room, are getting a makeover. Construction crews started on the 6th floor and are working their way down. The project includes new doors, carpet, furniture, artwork and finishes. The Atrium Cafe at La Loma Village - La Loma Village recently put the finishing touches on a remodel of its lobby and dining areas. The project included new light fixtures, natural lighting, a more contemporary color scheme, improved acoustics, a piano bar, a two-sided wine bottle rack with temperature controls and more. Nursing scholarships to be awardedSun Health Foundation donors know that educating current and aspiring nurses pays big dividends. That's why donors generously fund nursing scholarships for employees at Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers. Next week, Sun Health Foundation leaders will award a total of 50 scholarships to Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb employees currently enrolled in nursing programs. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship. "We want to thank Sun Health Foundation for partnering with us to help our staff have the opportunity to continue their education," said Debbie Flores, CEO of both medical centers. Donor support of nursing education in the northwest Valley dates back to 1980 when Mesa Community College operated a nursing program on the Banner Boswell Medical Center campus in partnership with Sun Health. Backpack drive brings smiles to students' facesPop music blared, young people showed off their dance moves and Spider-Man dropped in for a visit. It was a surreal scene in the La Vita Ballroom at The Colonnade, a venue that's more accustomed to hosting older clientele than the 60 young people from local foster-care group homes who filled the room the morning of July 27. The young folk, from grades K-12, were guests for the fifth annual Pick-A-Pack Party, sponsored by SHINE (Sun Health Involvement Never Ends). Guests were treated to refreshments, games, dancing and a backpack stocked with school supplies. They also received gift cards to buy new clothes and shoes for the new school year. Spider-Man (Sun Health intern Garrit Headley) spins a web over the guests at the Pick-A-Pack Party, July 27, at The Colonnade. Each young person received a fully-stocked backpack and gift certificate, compliments of donors to the SHINE Back-To-School Drive for foster children. Sun Health Senior Living residents and Sun Health employees donated more than $4,200 to the cause this year. That amount filled 76 backpacks and paid for sixty $50 gift cards for clothes/shoes for the new school year. EVENTSUpcoming Sun Health events:
'Shred-A-Thon' coming to Grandview TerraceSun Health Senior Living and Grandview Terrace are teaming up with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office to host a Shred-A-Thon for residents and the general public on Saturday morning, Sept. 9, at Grandview Terrace, 14515 W. Granite Valley Drive, Sun City West. 9 to 10 a.m. - Grandview Terrace residents only. 10 a.m. to noon - Residents from the community at large. Refreshments will be served. The Attorney General’s Fraud Fighters and Crime, Fraud & Victim Resource Center host Shred-A-Thons to educate consumers about the importance of guarding their trash against identity theft. Credit card offers, tax returns, medical bills and old bank statements should be shredded, not thrown in the trash. CondolencesHeartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sun Health volunteers Donna Bennett and Virginia (Ginny) Schotte both of whom recently passed away. Donna had volunteered 4,509 hours for Sun Health, while Ginny had volunteered 5,716 hours. All's Well with LiveWellEach month, LiveWell magazine covers the people, places and things that make Sun Health a hot spot of wellness. Each issue also includes the monthly calendar of health and wellness classes offered through Sun Health. Read all about it in the current issue. |