Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition
Volunteers helping "Neighbors" in need . . .
Thanks to these volunteers who helped make our recognition event a success:
Jo Marco for drumming up terrific door prizes.
Beverly O’Brien and Renee Turolla for helping with set up and checking everyone in at the door.
Chuck Marr for serving as photographer.
Joyce Kaye for creating the slide show on the website.
We would also like to thank the staff at the Village of Oakcreek Country Club for helping us make it a smooth event – and for a delicious lunch!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Volunteer Recognition Party last Thursday at the Village of Oak Creek Country Club. Nearly one hundred volunteers – and a couple visitors – celebrated who we are as volunteers and the miracles we witness through our service with Verde Valley Caregivers.
Magical Michael made the rounds as we enjoyed a terrific lunch and then wowed us with amazing yo-yo tricks. Kent reviewed the tremendous volume of service in each category as we raised our hands to show our participation. It was great to look around the room and see who is serving in each way.
Roger led everyone in telling our miracle stories of volunteering, and challenged storytellers to briefly write-up their tale and send it in for posting on the website. Click here to read the first one!
Kent and Roger reviewed what’s new and what’s coming – including info about Care Transitions, the website, and e-newsletter, and Volunteer U. Board Member Jo shared developments with our Pay Forward Merchant fundraiser, and we wrapped up with raffling off a half-ton of donated prizes.
Thank you for your positive comments and suggestions about the event. We enjoyed the energy in the room, appreciated putting faces with names, and enjoyed the stories. Let’s not wait a full year before we gather again!
We want to take this moment to thank all of the local businesses which donated prizes to help make our Volunteer Recognition Party special. We filled a banquet table with terrific gifts!
Remember these businesses as ones who support the great services our volunteers provide to neighbors throughout the Verde Valley!
C.C. Creations
Chris Carlyon
Costco
Curves
Dominos Pizza
The Framemaker
Jay’s Bird Barn
Jazz Bouquet Floral Shop
Kealyn’s Kloset
Loft 54 Interiors
Namti-Massage & Bodywork
Nancy’s Hair & Nail
Nicks West Side
Olde Sedona Restaurant
Rinzais Market
Sedona Int’l Film Festival
Sedona Knit Wits
Sedona Rotary
Urban Gypsies Boutique
Well Red Coyote
West Side Deli
We’ll be celebrating ourselves and the work we do on Thursday, April 19th, at the Oak Creek Country Club, from noon til 1:30. Doors open at 11:30, so plan to come a little early to chat.
The theme for the day is “Magical Volunteers.” Expect magical food and magical entertainment. The program is mostly interactive so we can take a few moments to share who we are and what makes the service we provide magical.
Our volunteers are a fun bunch, so we want to provide an opportunity to be ourselves and enjoy each others company.
Please RSVP by calling the office (204-1238). We’re up to nearly a hundred attendees and we’ll need to give a head count for food in less than a week.
By the way, here’s how you get to Oak Creek Country Club:
If you’re concerned about parking, come early – doors open at 11:30. See you there!
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Verde Valley Caregivers
Coalition held a special 
luncheon to honor the many dedicated volunteers that help serve the needs of more than 1,000 neighbors in need throughout the entire Verde Valley area.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition held a special luncheon to honor the many dedicated volunteers that help serve the needs of more than 1,000 neighbors in need throughout the entire Verde Valley area. The VVCC organization provides volunteers, programs and services to support adults in need of assistance to maintain their independence and quality of life at home.
On April 14, VVCC will be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
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