We are now into the new year of 2025. The Foundation continues to host events and solicit funds to aid needy senior citizens in the Southeast Valley. Any funds raised through sponsored events and donations goes to support such programs as Ascend’s home delivered meals, Hospice of the Valley’s dementia program, and other worthy charities that provide help to seniors. Donations may be to the Foundation’s programs through the website (tprfoundation.org) or mailed to the TPR Foundation at 18521 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 105-288, Gilbert, AZ 85142. Thank you for your support.
Update on Foundation Programs and Events:
Bill Katz Memorial Golf Tournament
The fall golf event was held on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Power Ranch Golf Club. Foursome winners were Women (Jan Bittner, Debbie Diana, Judy Greff, and Jackie Stratton), Men: (Tom Gilbertson, Denny Sikkila, Penni Sikkila, and Jack Sikkila); and Mixed: (Patrick Harrington, Rocky Hessen, Sharon Hessen, and Chris Soloman). Skills Challenge winners included: Longest Drive: Women Debby Diana and Men: John Sikkila, Closest to the Pin: Women: Elizabeth Parker and Men: Curt Weiler. Paul Stahly won the 50/50 drawing. Raffle winners of the 16 raffle prizes included: Chris Nichols, Buck Connor, John Reed, Shari Keys, Dave Berner, Rocky Hessen, Shawn Baudric, Jamie Nesbitt, Jennifer Hanson, Dave McIIvain, Billy Williams, Barb Walton, Christine Foote, and George Ward. The TPR Foundation appreciates the support of all those who played in this event, provided sponsorships, or donated to support the Foundation’s charities.
Wine Tasting Event
The TPR Foundation hosted a four-course dinner wine pairing fundraiser on Monday, January 27th Details will be published in the March issue of the San Tan Press. The next wine tasting event will be held on Monday, March 31st from 4:00-6:00 PM at Slate’s featuring appetizers paired with appropriate wines. Tickets are $60 per person. You can find information and the signup on the website at https://tprfoundation.org/events/wine-tasting.html. There is also a calendar with the information. You will purchase your ticket with a credit card and get your ticket to print on this site. PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER TO SELECT YOUR TABLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. Each table will accommodate 6 people. When we know the winery, we will put it on the website and try to get it on both Facebook groups in Trilogy. This event is limited to sixty individuals so plan to sign up early.
December Foundation Board Meeting
The Board of Directors held their annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday, December 11th to complete business for 2024 and to elect new officers for 2025-26. Due to a change in the Bylaws, new officers will serve two-year terms. Officers for 2025 were elected. Miriam Sluder, President; Linda Anderson, Secretary; and Lisa Stowe, Treasurer were reelected by unanimous acclaim. The vice president’s position is still open and will be filled at the next Board meeting. The Board accepted the resignations of Rodger Page, Rich Johnson, and Sue Marcin, all of whom agreed to continue as associates to help with the Foundations events. Former president Mike Larson has agreed to return to the Foundation’s Board after serving as an associate member.
The Foundation’s Mission: To work in partnership with community organizations to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for senior adults living in the Southeast Valley communities, including Trilogy at Power Ranch.
