Providing Choices

the duet newsletter
volume no. 39
summer of 2010
· partner s i n h e a lt h & ag i n g ·
Providing Choices
by elizabeth banta, mc,
executive director
D
uet offers choices to help
navigate some of life’s most
difficult challenges. Are you worried
about how you’ll manage since you’ve
Choosing to Raise
a Grandchild
by clare goldsberry,
volunteer
S
eventy-one-year-old Delfina Sanchez
is raising her 16-year-old grandson
by herself. She has taken care of him
since he was seven weeks old. Delfina’s
husband died when her grandson was
four and for awhile, she didn’t think she
could raise a boy on her own. Delfina
explains, “God gave me three daughters,
so even though I prayed for a boy, it wasn’t
until my grandson was born that I was
given a boy to raise. And he’s been quite
a challenge!”
Soon after Delfina’s husband died,
she found a flyer on her door. She started
to throw it away, but something caught her
eye and she called Duet. Delfina explains,
“I needed them so desperately, and I was
duet: partners in health and aging
given up driving? Discover that you can
keep living at home with caring Duet
volunteers who provide transportation
and shopping assistance. Perhaps you
are overwhelmed — physically and
emotionally — with taking care of your
spouse who has dementia, or your parent. Come to a support group and learn
ways to cope. Not sure how to navigate the health care system? Receive
crying. I told Patricia I’ve had this baby for
four years and my husband just died. She
offered to come by and see me that day,
but I didn’t think she would. But she did,
and then she talked to me and I felt so
much better. There was a meeting of the
grandparents’ group, and I went and I’ve
been going ever since. I found so many
people who are in my same situation.”
She suffered another heartbreak
when her daughter passed away, but that
made her even more grateful to have her
grandson. “I look at him now knowing that
he’s part of her,” she said. Delfina said
Duet helps her in many ways, but she really appreciates being able to talk about
the difficulties of raising grandchildren.
Delfina would encourage everyone
in her situation to take advantage of
Duet’s services for kinship caregivers.
“It’s a good program for every grandparent who’s raising a grandchild. Even if you
just go to a meeting, you hear something
positive from others,” she said. “It makes
guidance from your faith community
nurse. This issue highlights ways Duet
provides choices through some of the
darkest and loneliest hours. Partners in
service — donors, volunteers, congregations — make our compassionate help
possible. I thank you for making Delfina’s
story (see below), and thousands of
others come to life. With Duet, you do
not need to be alone!
Delfina Sanchez and grandson John
me feel like there are better days ahead.
Thanks to them, I’m still able to have my
grandson.”
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Jazz Cabaret:
A High Note
O
n March 21, Duet’s Jazz Cabaret
thrilled hundreds of music fans with
the combined vocal talents of The Reed
Family. In a rare appearance together,
Francine, Margo, Mellody and Michael
highlighted this year’s fantastic event sharing their individual talents and skills
as a family of musical artists. With the
support of 350 attendees, and dozens
of volunteers and sponsors, the 29th
Annual event raised net proceeds of
$52,000 to support Duet’s services.
KJZZ Music Director Blaise Lantana
served as Master of Ceremonies and
Rabbi Marty Scharf was an outstanding
auctioneer. During a live and silent auction, guests bid on art, jewelry, sports
items, event tickets, dinners, theatre,
and get-a-ways. The Arizona Biltmore
provided an elegant setting for this
special event.
Ted Elsenheimer, Susan Felt, and Sharon & John Matt
A warm “Thank You” to
the following sponsors!
Ella Fitzgerald Sponsor
US Airways
Stan Getz Sponsor
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona
Count Basie Circle of Friends
Area Agency on Aging, Region One;
Dorothea Clarke; Joyce Glazner; Marsha
Goodman, Atty., PLLC; Guiding Light
Assisted Living Connections; Lou Jennings
and Becky Boston; Tom and April Jones;
M&I Bank; Miracle Ear Hearing Center;
Moving You Simply, LLC; William Heimann,
DDS, North Phoenix Pediatric Dentistry;
Kristine and Lee Peterson; Barbara
Shovers; SRP; Thrivent Financial.
Steering Committee
Co-chairs Adero C.E. Allison & Miri
Palmer; Ray D’Amico; Meryl Ahart; Liz
Bebo; Martha Bern; Mary Bianco; Randy
Brown; Julie Bordelon; Meredith Downing;
Eleanor Dullas; Kathy Eveland; Susan Felt;
Joyce Glazner; Clare Goldsberry; Marsha
Goodman; Sylvia Guenther; Jim Hall; Nicole
Harraway; Pamela Hart; Ala Hulfacher;
Jan Johnson; April Jones; Sharon Kearns;
Carmen Metzger; Bob Morehouse; Marion
Pease; Sandy Scott; Arnold Schwartz; Sherri
Shea; Edie Smith; Katherine Weaver.
Sponsorship Committee
Randy Brown, Chair; Adero C.E. Allison;
“Big Ben” Sanchez; Jim Conradson; Ellen
Dean; Clare Goldsberry; Marsha Goodman;
Nicole Harraway; Pamela Hart; Christopher
“Kip” Shearer; Matt White; LeRoy Yager.
Table Hosts
Arizona Machine and Fabrication; Catholic
Healthcare West – Chandler Regional
and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers;
Ken and Susan Felt; Jim and Susan Hall;
Crane and Deborah McClennen; John and
Sharon Kearns; Raymond James Financial
Services, Inc. – Ellen Dean; Steptoe and
Johnson, LLP; Nancy Splain; Wedbush
Morgan Securities – Joe Palmer.
A heartfelt thanks to our Jazz Cabaret
2010 Committee Members!
Francine Reed
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Debbie Meyer & Marsha Goodman
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Jazzing it up!
summer of 2010
Sanford & Marcia Roth
Auction donors:
Businesses
A Creative Touch by Sage
Abuelo’s
Actors Theatre
Alexi’s Grill
Antica Napa Valley
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
Arizona Biltmore Resort
& Spa
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Opera
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Soaring, Inc
Arizona Sonora
Desert Museum
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics
Arizona Theater Company
Arizona’s Family 3 TV - KTVK
Artistic Finesse
ASU Athletics
ASU Kerr Cultural Center
AZ Jewish Theatre Co
Bacchus Wine Made Simple
Blue Fin Teriyaki
Bougainvillea Golf Club
Broadway Palm
Dinner Theatre
Brunswick Zone
C & G Jewelers
Cathy’s Rum Cake Caterers
Central Grille
Cerreta Candy Company
Charleston’s Restaurant
Charmaine Rusu of
Jafra Cosmetics
Child’s Play Inc
Christos Ristorante
Cimarron Adventures
& River Co
Corbins Bar & Grill
Core Fitness
Cowtown Paintball
Crane’s Rest Bed
& Breakfast
Crust Pizza & Wine Café
D’Licious Dishes
Dollar Rent A Car; DTG
Operations, Inc
Dolly Steamboat
Donte’s of New York
Doubletree Guest
Suites Phoenix
Dressed Up Cat LLC
Duck and Decanter
E.D. Marshall Jewelers
Elaine’s Fine Dining at
Beatitudes Campus
Elite Events
Esmero Hair Designs, Inc
F1 Race Factory
Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Taliesin West
Fresh Mint Restaurant
Fullerform Company
Gainey Village Health
Club and Spa
Gaylord Sports
Management
Gentle Hands Dentistry
Gifts With a Conscience
Golfland
Gooseberries Tea Room
& Boutique
Great Skate
Hall of Flame Museum
Of Firefighting
Hamra Jewelers
Harlem Globetrotters
Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Casino Resort
HBP Corp
Heard Museum
Herberger Theater Center
Horticultural Frontiers L.L.C.
Howdy Show
Hyatt Vineyard Creek
Hotel & Spa -Sonoma
County
JewelCrete
Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theater
Killip Land Planning LLC
Kinesphere Pilates
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Kinetico Water
Kiwanis Recreation Center
KoKopelli Winery & Bistro
Lost Our Home Pet
Foundation
Louis XV Jewelers
Lowy’s
LW Lawrence Original
Watercolors
Marcellus & Associates, Ltd
Martino’s Hair Salon
with Tony
Mary L Shaw Salon
Mazel Music
Merry Maids
MillerCoors
Molina Fine Jewelers
Moments Salon
National Laser Institute
Northern Trust
Oliver Smith Jewelers
Orpheus Male Chorus
of Phoenix
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Paradise Tennis
Payne & Morrison Florists
Pedro’s Restaurant
Performance Physical
Therapy
Personal Touch Massage
Phoenix Chorale
Phoenix City Grill
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Rock Gym
Picture This
PRStore
Raymond James Financial
Services, Inc - Ellen Dean
Razmataz
Richardson’s / Rokerij
Restaurants
Rob Morley Fitness
Robert Wesley Jewelry
Rosario Ristorante
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
In Phoenix
Safeway Inc
Salon Estique
Schmitt Jewelers
Silverado Golf
Sleep America
Smelly Dog Daycare
& Boutique
Social Butterfly Events,
LLC
Southwest Gardener
Souvia Tea
The Forakis Law Firm,
PLC
The Olive Garden
The Phoenician
The Spot Salon
The Stratford
Thee Bungalow
Trader Joe’s
Turf Paradise
Ultimate Art & Cultural
Tours
US Airways
Valley Youth Theatre
Verde Canyon Railroad
LLC
Village Racquet
& Health Club
Vincent on Camelback
Walls & Ceilings MD LLC
Weight Watchers
Whitfill Nursery
Wide World of Maps
Wildlife World Zoo
& Aquarium
William J Heimann D.D.S.
Write-Ons
Xanterra
Yoga Pura
Individuals
Gretchen Alessi
Rowena Anderson
Warren Avery
Elizabeth Banta
Liz Bebo
Cathy Bonnell
Norma Buckwald
Jan Cardwell
Rober Carlson
Vincent Cassara
Harriet Clarke
Chris Collins
Eleanor Dullas
Barbara Fenzl
Cheryl Finn
Joyce Glazner
Marsha Goodman
Lavila Mae Hanson
Diane Haselfeld
Donna Heppermann
Ruth Hudson
Sharon Kearns
Lisa Lawrence
Susan Leader
Tom Leander
Maribel Mandeville
Chris Moeser
Susanne Nyberg
Michael Reed
Edie Smith
Nancy Splain
Alix Stefan
Gordon West
Sandy Williams
Faith Communities
All Saints Episcopal Church
Central United Methodist
Church
Chaparral Christian Church
Ladybugs Bible Study
Christ’s Community Church
Epworth United Methodist
Church Women’s Group
First Presbyterian Church
of Peoria
Franciscan Renewal Center
Grace Lutheran Church
Northminster
Presbyterian Church
Orangewood Presbyterian
Church
Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
Pinnacle Presbyterian
Church Women
Scottsdale United
Methodist Missions
Commission
Sunnyslope Presbyterian
Church
Tuesday Bible Study
West Congregational
Church
T
hanks to all the individuals,
businesses and faith community
partners who donated items and
baskets for the auction. Thanks also
to all of our volunteers, sponsors and
attendees for making this a successful
and exciting event! See photos from
Jazz Cabaret at www.duetaz.org and
www.blacktie-arizona.com.
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Time to Spare,
Time to Share
by lyn riley, volunteer
I
n a well-maintained West Valley
house which has been home for
22 years, Virginia Kobza has time to
spare. She spends her days watching TV with her beloved dog, Penny.
The homebound 87-year-old is hampered by arthritis, hearing and vision
challenges. But there’s no dampening her spirit, cheerfulness and
determination to live independently in
her own home.
Duet volunteer Theresa Catellier
makes time to share. She visits
Virginia for one hour every Thursday.
They chat and play cards. “Our version
of rummy,” explains Theresa. “We don’t
Leaving an Imprint
D
uet is now required by state
law to fingerprint all volunteers
who serve homebound adults. We
appreciate the time hundreds of
volunteers have taken out of their
busy schedules to accommodate this
new requirement.
About
30
current
Duet
volunteers have declined to
have fingerprints taken — citing
the nuisance, or concerns about
“Big Brother.” We understand —
yet
are
deeply
concerned
about the growing number of
people waiting to be matched with
caring volunteers.
Please help! See the back cover
for a list of orientation sessions, and
join us.
Duet Needs
Summer Volunteers
P
Virginia Kobza & Theresa Catellier
keep score, we just play and talk.”
The two women discuss the past
week’s family news and any
upcoming activities.
Virginia has time to spare;
Theresa makes time to share. Choosing
to spend it together is what Duet is
all about.
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summer of 2010
lease share the gift of your
time. Some of our regular
volunteers travel during the
summer and substitutes are
needed. If you are interested in
directly helping a homebound
or disabled adult, an orientation is
required plus references.
Duet will take care of
fingerprints and a background
check. Then, Duet will pair you
with a grateful “neighbor” in or near
your area.
Visit www.duetaz.org to see
an interactive map showing
people waiting for help. If you
have questions, please email
info@duetaz.org,
or
call
(602) 274-5022.
Providing fingerprints is easy!
Welcome New Partner
D
ove of the Desert United Methodist
Church has joined forces with
Duet to help provide free health
and aging services to Valley elders.
We are looking forward to
creating a vibrant partnership
with its members and leadership.
Thank you and welcome!
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“Carers” Conference
by donna heppermann, msw
director of caregiver services
C over the world. They have similar
aregivers are caregivers — all
needs and experiences, regardless
of what they are called. (In Ireland,
caregivers are called “carers.” )
Caregivers here in the Valley have
options to help them through an
often challenging journey.
We encourage caregivers —
whether taking care of a spouse,
parent, child or relative — to seek
support. We offer support groups,
respite assistance, workshops,
and retreats. Our information and
referral
assistance
guides
caregivers to additional resources
such as home health care, meals
on wheels, respite care, and adult
day care. There are people who
can help — friends, neighbors,
congregations, volunteers, nurses,
family, and of course, Duet. You
(L to R) Donna Heppermann, Dir. of Caregiver Services and Eamon O’Cuiv, Minister for Social
Protection, Ireland.
don’t have to face life’s difficulties alone. In February,
I
was
fortunate
to
attend the Caring for Carers
conference in Galway,
Ireland. While there, I
“Caregivers here in the Valley
met Mr. Eamon O’Cuiv,
a
Minister for Social
have options to help them through
Protection
and
the
an often challenging journey.”
grandson of Ireland’s
first president, Eamon
— Donna Heppermann, MSW
de Valera. Over 500
Director of Caregiver Services
attendees came to relax,
meet other carers, and
hear what is being done
locally and nationally to improve
their lives and the lives of their
loved ones.
I have vacationed in Ireland
and attended the conference
for seven years, making many
wonderful friends along the way.
The Caring for Carers agency,
with its headquarters on the
west
coast
of
Ireland,
sponsors about 100 support
groups. Next year’s conference
is in Dublin. If you’d like to
come with me, consider yourself
invited!
Share the gift of your time.
Become a Duet Volunteer.
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Tour de Paradise 2010:
A Ride to Remember
T
o all of our Tour de Paradise 2010
participants, teams, volunteers,
donors, sponsors and committee members, we extend our deep thanks for
“Taking the Challenge” and making this
year’s event a great success! This exciting fundraising bike ride drew nearly
250 riders on a gorgeous spring day in
“paradise.”
Three beautiful routes in north
Phoenix provided the settings for a
family-friendly ride, an intermediate
challenge, and an exciting metric century.
Thanks to riders, their sponsors and our
event sponsors, Duet raised more than
$12,000. These net funds are already
being used to provide direct help
to seniors and disabled adults
who can no longer drive, family
caregivers, and grandparents raising
grandchildren.
Thank You to our sponsors
and volunteers!
Underwriting provided in part by a grant
from the Church of the Beatitudes.
United Blood Services Team
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Sherri & Brian Shea, Julie & Dale Ruebsamen
Maillot Jaune: Yellow Jersey Sponsors
Lou Jennings & Becky Boston
Maillot a Pois: Polka Dot Jersey Sponsors
John & Sharon Kearns
In-Kind Supporters
Arizona Balloon Art; Banner Health;
Cantina Laredo; Church of the
Beatitudes; Desert Mission Food Bank;
Duck and Decanter; Dunkin Donuts;
Honest Tea; Jacob Gold and Associates;
John C. Lincoln Health Network;
Mission Skincare; Moto; New Belgium
Brewing; Océ North America; PepsiCo
Foodservice & Vending; Performance
Bicycles; Scott Blue Reprographics;
Southwest Bicycles; SRP; State Farm
Insurance – Mat Herseth; Sunday Cycles
Bike Shop; Swiss American Bicycle
Centers; Trader Joe’s; Trailhead Bike
Shop & Café; Trek Bicycles; True
Brew Coffee.
Special Thanks
City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation;
Fireside at Norterra by Del Webb;
Foothills Revolution; KTAR; Maricopa
County Emergency Communications
Group; Paradise Valley Unified School
District & Pinnacle High School; Pat
Poulson; Sweat Magazine; The Arizona
Taking the Challenge!
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Tour de Paradise 2010 begins!
Republic; and, to the many Duet
volunteers who helped during the event!
Tour de Paradise Committee
Brian Shea, Chair; Bob Cayton; Ted
Elsenheimer; Ted Knotter; Kristyna
Murphy; Desi Noller; Don Noller; Paul
Okamoto; Sherri Shea; Anna Taylor; Dan
Zubey.
Visit the Tour de Paradise website at
www.tourdeparadise.org to see
photos from this year’s event. Join
us again next year for the 2011
Tour de Paradise!
Carter, Joy and Brogan Schmidbauer, 8 mile participants
Southwest Bicycles team ready to ride
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Creating a Legacy
W
hen Donna Anderson thinks of
Duet, four special people come to
mind. As a long time Duet volunteer, she
devoted her time and energy to these
homebound elders and they captured her
heart. Donna said while she helped many
other people over the years, mostly with
transportation, these individuals were
her “darlings.” She fondly remembers her
personal, shared experiences with each
of them, and how her husband Mason
was “always supportive of the people
that I helped.”
Donna’s connection with her “special
four” represents only a portion of her volunteer work. Since the early 1980’s she
Be More Informed
and Humble
D
uet was recently chosen as a finalist in two categories at the KAET
Channel 8 “Be More Awards” luncheon
and ceremony on May 20. It was a
tremendous honor to be represented
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not only helped many seniors in need, she
also served on Duet’s Board of Directors.
Donna currently volunteers in our office
and at events. She and Mason generously
provide financial support and are members of Duet’s Legacy Circle. Its caring
members have included Duet in their estate planning. Donna says Duet’s services
“…enrich, enliven, and enable older adults.
We hope through our legacy that we’ll
continue to be part of its success.”
To learn more about including Duet
in your estate plans and to make a lasting
impact, call Eva Scholfield, Director of
Development, at (602) 274-5022.
Donna & Mason Anderson
in the “Be More Informed” category —
recognizing outstanding achievement
in marketing — and in the “Be More
Humble” category — a people’s choice
award recognizing exemplary spirit and
service in the community. Thank you to all
who voted for Duet! We are honored to
have been a finalist in the 2010 Be More
Awards event.
Medicare Questions?
A
new resource is available to
learn about Medicare. The Area
Agency on Aging, Region One, has a
free, online learning tool. Simply
visit www.stairwaytomedicare.org
to get started. For more information,
call the Senior Help Line at
(602) 264-4357 (HELP).
Are You Following Us?
S
tay up-to-date with Duet by
following us on Twitter and
Facebook.
To
follow,
visit
www.duetaz.org and click on the
Twitter and Facebook icons located
at the bottom of the website.
Elizabeth Banta, Duet Executive Director; Rob Antoniak, Community Development Consultant, APS;
Sandy Leander, Duet Communications Director
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Reaching Out
W
e are often asked, “How do you
find the people who need your
help?” Duet receives referrals from
social workers, hospitals, other nonprofits and government agencies.
We also share information about our
services through newspaper stories,
radio shows, fundraising events and
word-of-mouth.
However, faith communities play an
indispensible role in helping us provide
health and aging services. Congregations
encourage their members to volunteer
through Duet. We provide volunteer training, insurance and background checks.
Duet currently partners with over 200
Valley faith congregations, as well as the
wider community, and provides services
to homebound adults, caregivers, faith
community nurses and grandparents
raising grandchildren.
Two new volunteer outreach
teams are helping to spread the
word
about our services to
Glendale and Central Phoenix
Team members (L to R) Carol Heimann, Lyn Riley, Tracie Martin, Mary Lamparski and Theresa Catellier
faith communities. Thanks to their
efforts, Dove of the Desert United
Methodist Church recently joined
forces with Duet.
Thanks to these dedicated teams!
Glendale Outreach
Lloyd Carter; Theresa Catellier; Linda
Cunningham; Diane Haselfeld; Carol
Heimann; Rev. Robert Koth; John E.
Jones; Mary Lamparski; Lois La Rose;
Tracie Martin; Hal Pawlowski; Lynn Riley;
Joyce Vincent.
Phoenix Central Corridor Outreach
Karen S. Novachek, Chair; Carol Bedner;
Dorothy Bissainthe; Gerald Burbach;
Paul Burgess; Barbara Carpenter; Judy
Eighmey; Gail Everts; Carol Heimann;
Didi King; Yvonne Maggio; Beverly
Zannos.
Thank You Avondale
Police Department!
A
recent change in Arizona law requires
fingerprinting for all Duet volunteers
who help homebound adults. When the
Avondale Police Department (APD) heard
Duet needed help in training its staff the
fine art of fingerprinting, the APD stepped
in to lend a hand. Even though Duet does
not provide volunteer services in Avondale,
Chief of Police Kevin Kotsur remarked
working as a community to serve the
homebound is the right thing to do. We appreciate the support and kindness of Chief
Kotsur, Criminal Investigations Bureau Lt.
Dale Nannenga, Avondale Police Volunteer
Coordinator Debbie Ray and Volunteer in
Police Service Judy Neff. Thank you!
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Duet staff members being trained how to take fingerprints
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Which Option is Right?
by denise viker, rn, bsn, director of
congregational health services
H
ave you ever had itchy,
watery eyes and sneezing
that
interrupted
your
daily
routine? Or back pain which
kept you from playing with
your grandchildren? These and
many
other
conditions
may
“The current medical system
can be complicated, leaving
people wondering where to start.”
— Denise Viker, RN, BSN,
Director of Congregational
Health Services
be treated holistically or with
traditional
medicine.
Both
types of medical care have
advantages and disadvantages.
How do you choose what’s
best for you?
Nurses working in faith
communities
are
frequently
consulted to help people make
decisions about their healthcare. The current medical system
can
be
complicated,
leaving
Faith community nurses learn about healthcare choices at a Duet support group
people wondering where to start.
Symptoms, insurance, and personal preferences all influence
the way we access healthcare.
A faith community nurse has skills
and information to help you make the
right choice. We work closely with
individual nurses and faith communities as they create and maintain
health programs. Established faith
community nurses receive education
and support from Duet as they
work in health ministry. Medical
care is full of choices, and nurses,
in partnership with Duet, are there
to help.
Not Alone — With Your Support
Thank You, Louis Self!
N
V
o one should have to face life’s
challenges alone. From getting
groceries and rides to doctor
appointments, to health promotion
activities and support groups, Duet’s
one-on-one services bring hope and
the ability to carry on. This is a
financially trying time for Duet.
To serve our community at present
levels — as well as reach more
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people in need — we need
more
financial
support.
We
urge all current Duet donors,
along with those who would
be giving for the first time,
to give generously this summer.
An envelope is enclosed for
your convenience. Thank you!
olunteer Louis Self wants to
encourage more people to
become involved with Duet’s
transportation services. That’s
why he recently donated several
GPS Systems to give to Duet
volunteers. Thanks to this generous
donation, more volunteers can
easily navigate to grocery stores
and doctors appointments.
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Thank You Weed Whackers!
O
n a sunny Sunday in April, 12 members of Valley Presbyterian Church
reached out to help one of Duet’s
“neighbors” whose yard needed some
attention. Because of health issues,
the home owner is unable to keep up
the yard like she used to. Armed with
plenty of tools and a cheerful outlook,
the group swept, weeded, trimmed
and raked the large lawn and surrounding landscaping. While Duet does not
provide this type of yard service, we
appreciate the kindness and generosity
shown by these wonderful volunteers
during their “day of service.”
Giving Made Easy
You Search, They Give,
We Receive
GoodSearch is an internet search
engine that allows you to make a
real difference in the lives of others.
GoodSearch donates 50 percent of
its sponsored search revenue to
charities designated by its users.
You use GoodSearch exactly as you
would any other search engine,
such as Google. Help Duet by visiting
www.goodsearch.com.
Download the GoodSearch
toolbar and add Duet as your charity.
Every time you use the GoodSearch
toolbar when navigating the internet,
Duet receives a donation. Look for
the special coupons and shopping deals
in the yellow highlighted section.
Easy eScrip
There is a free and easy way to
support Duet while you shop. Through
eScrip, stores like Safeway and Macy’s
will donate a percentage of your purchases to Duet. To participate, simply
register all of your existing grocery
loyalty, debit and credit cards at www.
escrip.com. Enter our group number
(396019) or our group name (Duet). You
may also register by filling out a paper
form. Just by using your registered cards,
participating merchants will contribute
funds to Duet. Purchases are tracked
and you can see how much has been
contributed on your behalf to support
our services.
Fry’s Gift Cards
Keep Giving
every time you use a gift card. Call us at
(602) 274-5022 to receive a free
$5 gift card to get started. You can
simply recharge the card at checkout
up to a value of $500. Duet receives a
donation each time you reload and use
your gift card. Complimentary cards are
given by Lynne Brown in memory of her
husband, Warren.
Season for Sharing
Campaign Shines
We are deeply grateful to The Arizona
Republic / 12 News Season for Sharing
for awarding a $15,000 grant to
Duet. We also thank all donors who
supported this tremendous campaign.
The $15,000 grant will allow us to
pair compassionate volunteers with
‘neighbors’ who are homebound and
need caring support.
Support Duet every time you go
grocery shopping at Fry’s. Fry’s Gift
Card Program allows Duet to earn three
percent of your grocery purchases
duet: partners in health and aging
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Duet: Partners In Health & Aging
555 West Glendale Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85021
(602) 274-5022
www.duetaz.org / info@duetaz.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Phoenix, AZ
Permit No. 201
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Volunteers Urgently Needed
M
ary is 93 and can no longer drive.
She has no way to get her groceries.
Can you help? Dozens of people just like
Mary are waiting for assistance. Please
attend our next volunteer orientation to
help someone in your own neighborhood.
(see coming events) Sign up for volunteer
training at volunteer@duetaz.org or call
(602) 274-5022.
Coming Events
Support groups for faith community
nurses, caregivers, and grandparents
raising grandchildren are available at
multiple locations and times.
July 10, Saturday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug. 20, Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pool Party for grandparents raising
grandchildren, Villa De Paz Recreation,
10320 W. Campbell*
Guardianship Clinic for grandparents
raising grandchildren, 555 W. Glendale
Ave., Phoenix*
July 15, Thursday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
October 23, Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Volunteer Orientation (to help homebound
adults), All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300
N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012*
Volunteer Orientation (to help homebound
adults), Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W.
Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021*
June 18, Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
July 16, Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dec. 5, Sunday 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Guardianship Clinic for grandparents raising
grandchildren, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix*
Guardianship Clinic for grandparents
raising grandchildren, 555 W. Glendale
Ave., Phoenix*
20th Annual Poinsettia Tea, Hyatt Regency
Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, 7500 East
Doubletree Ranch Rd.*
June 25, Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pool Party for grandparents raising
grandchildren, Villa De Paz Recreation,
10320 W. Campbell*
July 23 -24, Friday – Saturday
Grandparents’ Retreat Merritt Center,
Payson, AZ, Cost $30*
July 1, Thursday, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Aug. 14, Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Volunteer Orientation (to help homebound
adults), Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W.
Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021*
Volunteer Orientation (to help homebound
adults), Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church,
3535 E. Lincoln Paradise Valley, AZ 85253*
*All events require pre-registration. For
information, reservations, times and
locations, call Duet at (602) 274-5022
or visit www.duetaz.org.