The newsletter is intended to help improve the quality of life of family caregivers and seniors in our local communities

Dates and times of meetings and events sometimes change at the last minute. It's a good idea to call ahead before heading out, just to be sure.

SENIOR CONNECTION'S SENIOR RESOURCES ON-LINE DIRECTORY is your one-stop source for providers of products and services available to Seniors and Family Caregivers throughout Yavapai County. Included is contact information for nearly 400 for-profit, non-profit and government companies and agencies. Search on more than 30 categories, including Independent and Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing, In-Home Care, Transportation, Respite, End of Life, Financial, Legal, Emotional Support, and more. Save hundreds of hours of your valuable time and endless frustration looking for the help you need. Visit www.seniorconnection.us/ and select the link to the Resource Directory.

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INVESTING COFFEE CLUB will next occur Tuesday, November 15 from 9:30-10:30am in Prescott. This free monthly meeting is an informal gathering, discussing current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed, informal setting. Hosted by Joe Allen, Wealth Advisor with Lane Brothers Investment Counsel, these meetings occur the third Tuesday of each month at Third Shot Coffee at the Prescott Gateway Mall. Includes a cup of joe, courtesy of Joe. Meetings are free, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Joe at (928) 776-8870 or email joe@lanebrothers.com or stop by his office at 1560 Plaza West Dr in Prescott - from west Gurley, turn left just past the bowling alley. (Lane Brothers is a Senior Connection Member.)

NEW HORIZONS DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER conducts free classes on a regular basis from 1-2:30pm. Location: 9400 E. Valley Rd., Prescott Valley. Please call Mary 928-515-2529 if you need more information. (New Horizons is a Senior Connection Member)

AARP in Yavapai County offers an ongoing selection of virtual educational opportunities to the public. Visit http://www.aarp.org/prescott or www.aarp.org/prescottvalley for the most current list. For more information, call (866) 389-5649. (AARP is a Senior Connection Member).

SENIOR CONNECTION SPEAKERS BUREAU PRESENTATIONS These non-commercial educational talks are given by Senior Connection Members on topics of interest and concern to Seniors and Caregivers. We offer live presentations twice a month in Prescott. We also videotape the live presentations, which are then uploaded to our website, generally within 24 hours, to be viewed "On Demand" from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. You can find the current "Featured Video" as well as previous talks via our website. Go there directly via www.teleconnection.seniorconnection.us Or, go to the Senior Connection Home Page at www.seniorconnection.us on the "Speakers Bureau Teleconnection Streaming" link. Presentations are Featured for several weeks and then remain available as a Previous talk thereafter. There is no need to log in, no password and no special App. Hand-outs accompany the presentations. For more information contact Don Stewart at Don@SeniorConnection.us or call (928) 778-3747.

From MemoryCare.com: In our ongoing effort to support seniors affected by Parkinson's disease, we've produced a guide providing essential insights into key criteria for assessing senior living communities and a list of facilities designed to accommodate residents with the disease. You may view it here: https://www.memorycare.com/care-guide-for-seniors-with-parkinsons/.

Alzheimer's Association in Prescott is pleased to welcome our new staff person Malena Peraza. She has been the Walk Manager for our Prescott Office since October. You may contact Malena at (928) 237-2928.

The Senior Housing Net has some valuable information for Seniors and Senior Independent Living Resources in Arizona, in their "Guide to Independent Living in Arizona". Here is the link:
https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/arizona/independent-living
Contact: Lee Adams, Community Outreach, lee@seniorhousingnet.com, SeniorHousingNet.com, 800-304-7152

Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS) is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services to victims of domestic violence and their families in Yavapai County, Arizona. The organization’s mission is to empower survivors of domestic violence by providing them with a safe and supportive environment in which to heal and rebuild their lives. PASS offers a range of services to its clients, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, and case management. For more information, please contact Katee Norris, Director of Programs at k.norris@prescottshelters.org or call 928.778.5933.

The Highlands Center has promoted Sarah Vincent to the position of Associate Director. In her new role, Sarah will be assisting Executive Director, Dave Irvine, with overall organizational administration, management and fundraising activities. Maria Icenogle will take over as the new Education Director. Highlands Center for Natural History | 1375 South Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303

The Pine Lakes Homeowners Association is hosting Ryan Steinert and 'Making Sense Out Of Medicare Nonsense" at their clubhouse on August 15, 2023 at 2pm. Please contact Board Member Maxine W. at 928-899-9814 for information.

The Arizona Housing Coalition is pleased to announce that Nicole Newhouse has been hired as its new Executive Director. Nicole has extensive experience in executive leadership, nonprofit management, coalition building, and organizational development.Contact Nicole at (602) 340-9393

People Who Care is a non-profit organization that utilizes volunteers to provide caring, non-medical assistance to adults who are no longer able to drive due to age-related limitations. The volunteer-based assistance allows enrolled Neighbors to remain independent in their own homes and communities. We improve access to healthcare, food, and essential appointments and replace social isolation with meaningful relationships. We are always seeking volunteers who believe in our mission & are willing to donate their time to improve the lives of others. Our monthly volunteer orientation meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in our Prescott office, 1580 Plaza West Drive. Please call us to register for an orientation meeting, 928-445-2480 or 928-350-6783. Please join us!

Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Kathie Reis as their new Family Care Specialist, focusing on Pre-Needs and Communications. You can reach Kathie at 928-445-2221.

Bennett Clinic is pleased to announce that their move to new facilities at 3191 Stillwater Drive in the Crossings is just about completed, and they will be starting to see patients in their new facility on February 20, 2024. You may contact Bennett Clinic at (928) 771-9400.

Flagstaff Family Food Center is excited to announce the launch of our new e-newsletter, Nourishing Neighbors, designed to bring you closer to the work we do. Twice a month we'd like to visit your inbox with behind-the-scenes information about how, with your help, we are addressing the unprecedented demand for meals and food boxes in northern Arizona. We also hope to inspire you with stories about how we are working to make food insecurity a thing of the past. Please contact the Flagstaff Family Food Center at 928-526-2211, or subscribe at http://www.hotfood.org.