Oct 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Throughout his life Dick Gregory has been committed to improving the social conditions of his fellow man. Born and raised in extreme poverty in a fatherless home in the ghettos of St. Louis, Mr. Gregory has risen to the highest heights of international accomplishment. Despite resistance from the powers that be every step of the way, Mr. Gregory has persevered and never wavered in his commitment to justice and equality.
Mr. Gregory’s achievements as a renowned author, recording artist, television and film personality, leading nutritionist, and his commitment to non-violent social change are just a few of the reasons he will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during our 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon, to take place on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Phoenix, AZ.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to see this legendary icon perform, you can still purchase tickets to an Hour of Comedy with Dick Gregory on Friday, October 18th at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix at 6:30 PM. To purchase tickets please visit https://dgosfawards.eventbrite.com/. All proceeds will benefit Gregory’s Fresh Market, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dennis McGarry, 2013 Volunteer Service Award Recipient.
Meet Dennis McGarry, a volunteer at Westward Ho senior housing. Dennis is one of the very special volunteers who will be honored during our 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon, to take place on Friday, October 18, 2013. When asked to describe what makes Dennis such a valuable part of Westward Ho, the staff said “Dennis goes beyond what a volunteer is, he is so much more.”
Dennis’ volunteer efforts at Westward Ho include teaching a weekly cooking class for the blind, a shopping and budgeting class and a history class. He also assists with the distribution of food on Commodity Food Box days and provides a dog walking service for those who are not able to give their furry companions regular exercise. Dennis also serves frequently at St. Mary’s Community Kitchen.
Gregory’s Fresh Market is thankful for all that Dennis accomplishes and for his devotion to helping our seniors live a quality life.
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Oct 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Seniors at the Desert West Senior Center are often welcomed by the same friendly smile. That smile belongs to Maria Linda Alonzo a volunteer at Desert West who will be honored during our 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon, to take place on Friday, October 18, 2013.
Officially Maria serves as president of the advisory board and volunteers as a trainer, bible study leader and organizer of the center’s surplus and rummage sales programs. However, Maria also finds time to serve lunch to the center’s special needs members and volunteers at the local Nifty Fifty, where older community members go to exercise. There Maria inspires others to achieve a healthy lifestyle by sharing her own success story.
Maria attends the center each and every day, ready to help and assist staff with the daily routine. She is a self-motivator, always ready and waiting for the opportunity to help. Maria’s positive and warm attitude is an important part of making Desert West a happy home-away-from-home for our seniors. She is a source of inspiration to do more good and Desert West Senior Center would not be the same without her.
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Sep 13, 2013 | Health Eating, Independent Living
Angela Banks, Service Coordinator for Tanner Terrace Apartments.
Angela Banks, Service Coordinator for Tanner Terrace Apartments, finds it an honor and privilege to serve residents and their families. Angela has been a Service Coordinator for 7 years and will be honored for her service at the 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon to take place Friday, October 18, 2013.
When not working; Angela enjoys spending time with her family. She considers her husband to be her best friend. She also enjoys spending time with her two precious grand-children. Her hobbies include; a great work-out and insightful, meaningful communication.
As a service coordinator Angela provides Tanner Terrace residents with assistance in identifying, locating and acquiring the services necessary to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Along with the excellent care she provides senior residents, Angela also serves as Secretary of the local (Arizona) chapter of the American Association of Service Coordinators. Gregory’s Fresh Market is happy to work with dedicated service coordinators like Angela to bring residents options for managing their health.
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Sep 12, 2013 | Health Eating, Independent Living
Meet SuAnne R. Williams, Recreation & Social Director at Independent Living at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. SuAnne is one of the remarkable service coordinators we will honor during our 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon, to take place on Friday, October 18, 2013. SuAnne describes her work with residents as her “most loved” occupation.
SuAnne R. Williams, Recreation & Social Director at Independent Living at the Beatitudes Campus.
SuAnne’s mission at Beatitudes Campus is to provide opportunities and purpose for those who want to live life to the fullest. This entails listening to their needs and desires and working together with the teams on campus to bring about those wishes. “We all work together for what is best for the residents to make their journey enjoyable, rewarding, and prosperous and Gregory’s Fresh Market is an important part of that” says SuAnne.
SuAnne’s desire for her future at Beatitudes Campus is to supply avenues of adventure and to encourage all residents to participate in living life to the best of their abilities. Gregory’s Fresh Market is thankful for SuAnne, her desire to serve and her dedication to our seniors.
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