The Foundation is moving into the most active part of the year. We’ll be hosting the dedication of the new Smith Machine in the Fitness Center and will be hosting a remembrance celebration in the Tranquility Garden on Nov. 21st. Wine tasting events are being planned for future events, and work is ongoing with various Trilogy clubs to support activities within the community. An example of this shared support is the Mah Jong’s American Mah Jong Tournament on November 8th in the Clubhouse. The Foundation is also sponsoring the coffee corners in the Clubhouse and Café. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy conversations with friends and other community members. We invite you to check on the Foundation’s website (tprfoundation.org) to stay informed of the latest events. We want to remind you that it is easy to sign up or register for upcoming events on the website and to learn how the Board provides assistance to Trilogy and the Southeast Valley senior community.
Spotlight on Foundation Board Volunteers
Board Member: Don Vangsnes is a North Dakota native who, along with his wife Marcia, splits time between Trilogy and Minnesota. Don was instrumental in the development and updating of the Foundation’s new website. A life-long educator, Don taught elementary education before moving into higher education administration, and eventually into private business as a research and evaluation consultant. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Dakota and a PhD from Arizona State University. Don previously served on the Board of Storer Camps (Toledo YMCA) and participated in annual volunteer efforts after working there during his college years. He has worked with numerous non-profit agencies and programs over the years, writing grants for funding and evaluation purposes. Now fully retired, Don is looking forward to contributing to the Foundation’s efforts to support seniors in the Southeast Valley. Much of Don’s leisure time is spent on the golf course.
Update on Foundation Programs and Events:
Fall Wine Tasting Event: The Foundation’s annual fall wine tasting event is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd at Slate’s from 4:00-6:00 PM, featuring five wines and five different small courses. This is always a fun event, and we encourage your participation. All profits from this and every event sponsored by the TPR Foundation are used to support senior citizens in the Southeast Valley. Slate’s makes a $5 donation to the Foundation for every bottle of wine that sold at the event. This is an incredibly generous support for our mission. Cost of this event will be $70 per person. Information about the wine tasting and registration is available on the website.
Tranquility Garden Remembrance Service: The annual memorial service for those who are no longer with us will be held in the Tranquility Garden next to the swimming pool at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 22nd. To recognize friends and loved ones, a tree sculpture was designed and placed in the garden with leaves available for purchase for $200 each. We have placed approximately sixty-two engraved leaves on the tree. There is a total of two hundred leaves on the trees, so there are still plenty of leaves available for purchase. Please contact Linda Anderson (480-688-9551) for information or to purchase leaves. Cookies will be served at this event.
Thanksgiving Meals Delivery: Will you be alone this Thanksgiving? If so, the TPR Foundation would like to brighten your day by providing a thanksgiving meal for Trilogy residents who will be alone on Thanksgiving. Meals are limited so please sign up between October 22nd and November 17th. Please contact Lisa Stowe to sign up at Lmstowe1@icloud.com or by calling 248-310-2197. Meals will be delivered on November 27th between 10:00 AM and Noon.
Mark these dates on your calendar
Friday, Oct. 21 Dedication of Smith Machine
Monday, Nov. 3 Fall Wine Tasting Event
Saturday, Nov. 22 Tranquility Garden Remembrance Day
Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Meal Deliveries
Monday, Jan. 26: Winter Wine Tasting and Dinner Event
Monday, Mar. 30: Spring Wine Tasting Event
Tuesday, April 7: Bill Katz Annual Golf Event (THIS IS A CHANGE FROM DEC. DATE)
Additional information about these events will be on the TPR Foundation website on the calendar page (www.tprfoundation.org/events/).
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.
