May 14, 2015 | award, event, Fresh Foods, Health Eating
Diana Gregory of Gregory’s Fresh Market received the Community Collaboration Award from Empowerment Systems, Inc.
Mobile farmer’s market company and healthy eating advocate Gregory’s Fresh Market (GFM) recently received the Community Collaboration Award from Empowerment Systems, Inc. during the organization’s Fifth Annual Power of Wellness Luncheon held at the Arizona Biltmore. Empowerment Systems, Inc. is a nonprofit family of health education and wellness programs. The Power of Wellness luncheon recognizes community partners and sponsors for their support of Empowerment’s overall mission.
The Community Collaboration Award is given annually to the organization that demonstrates an on-going commitment to community health education and awareness in Arizona.
Source: Gregory’s Fresh Market Recognized At Awards Luncheon
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Aug 19, 2014 | Fresh Foods, Giving, Health Eating
At 93, Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys, as she is affectionately known, is board certified in Holistic and Integrated Medicine. Born in India to medical missionaries, she is internationally known for her pioneering work in holistic medicine, natural birthing and the physician-patient partnership.
Dr. Gladys held a family practice for more than sixty years. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the co-founder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. She was the first to utilize acupuncture in the U.S. and trained other physicians how to use it. Dr. Gladys is a pioneer. Her efforts worldwide continue to receive international acclaim. Dr. Gladys has written and lectured extensively. She is the author of four books, “The Physician Within You,” “Born to Live,” “Living Medicine,” and “The World Needs Old Ladies.” She continues to write numerous articles for health publications, both as a columnist and feature writer. Her public speaking career bridges four decades during which she has shared the podium with Andrew Weil, Depoch Chopra, Wayne Dwyer, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and other notables who became her associates in the American Holistic Medical Association, which Dr. Gladys had co-founded in 1977.
Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey’s work lives on through The Foundation for Living Medicine (formerly, The Gladys Taylor McGarey Medical Foundation), which has helped to expand the knowledge and application of holistic principles through scientific research and education. Dr. Gladys and the Foundation are leading the charge to effect the paradigm shift in medicine that changes the current disease model to one that focuses on the individual and the wholeness of life.
On Friday, September 26, we salute Dr. Gladys for her accomplishments at the 3rd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon. Have you purchased your tickets? Click here to purchase tickets for the 3rd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon and join us in honoring Dr. Gladys and other unsung heroes. Thank you.
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Dec 16, 2013 | Fresh Foods, Giving, Health Eating, healthy eating
Nonprofit collaboration between Gregory’s Fresh Market and 100 Black Men strengthen programs and give more to seniors at Tanner Gardens during the holidays
Prior to the collaboration, GFM and 100 Black Men had separate holiday programs for seniors on different days during the month of December. As a result of uniting and combing the resources for the second year, our programs are stronger. The 80 youth attending experience giving and serving seniors during the holidays. This intergenerational program brings generations and cultures together and fosters a sense of community and camaraderie. At the conclusion of the program, the youth distribute gifts to seniors provided by Walmart, bags of fresh produce provided by Gregory’s Fresh Market and serve the seniors during lunch, courtesy of Carrabbas Restaurant.
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Sep 25, 2013 | Health Eating, healthy eating, Independent Living, Volunteer
Honoring Volunteer Service Award Recipient, Louvie Gose
Manistee Manor Apartments
Research shows that seniors who volunteer enjoy better health, are able to make and grow more friendships, are able to stay active by becoming involved in the community and learn new skills.
Louvie Gose
Meet Louvie, who lends a helping hand and a helping heart. Resident’s depend on Louvie and she always has a listening ear.
Louvie’s volunteerism began a number of years ago. She sews pillows for heart patients at Banner Thunderbird Hospital ER. She sews Back to School shorts and shirts for boys, dresses for girls, is active in the Resident’s Council, cooks and plans meals for special events, shopped and prepared a three course lunch for 24-30 residents for three years, made aprons for the servers, upholstered small stools and chairs for residents, does alterations and sewing for residents clothing, makes walker bags, cart covers, bingo bags, tote bags, covers for residents plastic pass cards, bakes two sheet cakes and serves ice cream to the residents to honor their birthdays once a month.
In addition to assisting Manistee residents, Louvie assisted The Stratford Assisted Living facility with a facelift. She took all of her sewing supplies to the facility and sewed on site making the needed alterations to improve the facility.
We salute Louvie for being a bright and shining star and touching many lives.
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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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