The Foundation donated $44,000 in 2025 including support for the two Clubhouse coffee bars to enhance the life of seniors in the SE valley. The Board is currently working setting up a giving plan for 2026. In addition, the Foundation Board is interviewing candidates for positions on the Board this month. If the idea of helping others in your community appeals to you, please consider contacting Miriam Sluder (Miriam_Sluder@yahoo.com) to volunteer. Working with the Foundation is extremely rewarding, and we would encourage anyone looking to help improve the quality of life in the Southeast Valley to check out the areas you might consider helping with. 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 aids Trilogy and the Southeast Valley senior community.
Update on Foundation Programs and Events:
Fall Wine Tasting Event: The Foundation’s annual fall wine tasting event on November 3rd at Slate’s was sold out. Participants in the event tasted five different wines paired with five separate small courses. All profits from this and every event sponsored by the TPR Foundation are used to support senior citizens in the Southeast Valley. The 50/50 Raffle was won by Joyce Petrowski. Eight items were auctioned off at the event. Auctions prizes and top bidders included: (1) A Mexican Fiesta: Blake Johnson, (2) A Brunch: Marcy & Ken Stanczyk, (3) An Italian Night: Jacquiline Gjellstad, (4) Game Night: Bonnie West, (5) A Painting: Barb Walton, (6) Power Ranch Golf Foursome: Cheryl Derby, (7) Power Ranch Golf Foursome: Rodger Seeley, and (8) Slate Basket: Richard Kobasic. It was a great night of fun and excellent food and wine.
January Wine Dinner: The next wine event will be help on Monday, January 26th at 4:00 PM on the side patio at Slate’s. This will be a full 4-course meal specifically prepared to highlight the wines selected for each course. The cost is $120 per person. There will be a 50/50 Raffle. There are only forty-eight tickets available for this special fundraising event. More information about this event and the sign up for this dinner will be available on the Foundation website (tprfoundation.org) and through TPR electronic pushes. Tickets became available for sale on December 8th.
Tranquility Garden Remembrance Service: The annual remembrance was well attended despite the threatening weather. Many of the guests perused the sculpture for the names of their loved ones and/or friends. Candace Dietz, representing the Dakota group, spoke about their support of the Tree of Life project. The tree sculpture was designed and placed in the garden to recognize friends and loved ones. There are approximately sixty-two engraved leaves on the tree. Leaves are still available for purchase. Please contact Linda Anderson (480-688-9551) for information or to purchase leaves.
Thanksgiving Meals Delivery: The TPR Foundation provided a Thanksgiving meal for nineteen Trilogy residents who were alone on Thanksgiving. Meals were delivered on November 27th between 10:00 AM and Noon. The Foundation would like to thank the Griggsmiller and Wilkerson families for delivering the meals.
Clubhouse Coffee Machines: The Foundation voted to provide an additional $250 to the TPR CA to fund supplies for the two coffee machines in the Clubhouse and Café.
Bill Katz Golf Tournament: Golf tournament planning is hitting high gear to prepare for the annual golf fundraising event. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, April 7th. Tee time is at 7:30 AM for the shotgun start event. Registration for this event will be available online (tprfoundation.org) only beginning in mid-February. Cost per player is $130 and includes a round of golf, golf cart, swag bag, and many skill and other prizes. A variety of sponsorships are available.
Mark these dates on your calendar
Monday, Jan. 26: Winter Wine Tasting and Dinner Event
Monday, Mar. 30: Spring Wine Tasting Event
Tuesday, Apr. 7: Bill Katz Annual Golf Event
Additional information about these events will be on the TPR Foundation website (tprfoundation.org).
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.
