June 2020 Newsletter

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  St Luke’s Home Newsletter June 2020 CEO Update Today represents day 92 of St Luke’s Home restriction from the greater Tucson Community. Every day our essential workers come to work and care for the Elders and the Home. As I began my CEO update, I realized what I wanted to say about these essential workers is best captured by two of our Elders: “Thank you for your service” We say this to the men and women that defend our country. Now we say this to you for defending our lives. You might not be dodging bullets, but you are beyond a doubt putting your lives in danger to keep our home as safe as you possibly can. Since we moved into this place you have shown us your concern…
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Drive Around Parade

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It was a beautiful, sunny Thursday morning as Elders and Staff cheered and welcomed over 60 vehicles filled with friends, families, volunteers, and supporters of the St Luke’s Home. Balloons, posters, and signs cheered our Elders as well as our parade participants! Horns were honked, cheers rose up, waves and blown kisses were the norm. The parade was led by the Tucson Police Department followed by Parade Marshall Council Member Paul Durham. Thank you to the Classic Chevy Club of Tucson for joining our parade! The parade brought many smiles and happy hearts as these friends of St Luke’s Home, both human and canine, came to send their love and well wishes to the Elders here! We even made the KOLD13 evening News! We are stars! Click here to watch…
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May 2020 Newsletter

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    St Luke’s Home Newsletter May 2020     State of the Home – May 21, 2020, at 3:30 pm Hi Friends! I hope you continue to remain healthy. We sure miss seeing everyone coming and going throughout the Home; however, at this time, the Elders and Staff remain free of COVID-19. The team sure enjoyed putting the mini videos together this past week - for Giving Tuesday. At the Home, our spirits remain upbeat, but the Elders miss all of you. They genuinely miss the touch of a loved one and the warm smiles of those who share their time and talents. Through the videos, we wanted you all to know you truly are part of our family. St. Luke’s Home cannot be the happy place it is…
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April 2020 Newsletter

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    St Luke’s Home Newsletter April 2020     CEO Message One year ago, I stood in front of many of you at the 100th Baile, sharing my enthusiasm as the incoming CEO of St. Luke’s Home. Since that time, we have achieved many successes; however, we are currently faced with one of the most significant and unprecedented challenges, not only at the Home, but throughout the world. On March 11, 2020, St Luke’s Home implemented strict and early precautions to prevent COVID-19 from entering our Home. At this time we have been successful in keeping our Elders and Staff healthy. As I recently left my office after work,  I witnessed a guest sitting on a folding chair, talking to her loved one through the glass doors. This was…
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St. Luke’s Home Postpones Chef Event, Cancels Baile de Gracias

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St Luke's Home Postpones Silver Chef Culinary Competition & Cancels 101st Baile de Gracias Dear Friends, Thank you for the outpouring of support regarding the protections St Luke’s Home is implementing during the threat posed by COVID-19. St Luke’s Home believes the safety, health, and well-being of our Elders and Staff are our number one priority, yet we also care about you. To cautiously manage this fast-developing situation, we are postponing the First Annual Silver Chef Culinary Competition until later in the year. We are also regretfully canceling the 101st Baile de Gracias on April 4th, 2020. We understand that many of you bought tickets and donated generously to these events. At this time, we are offering refunds on ticket purchases and event-specific contributions. However, as St Luke’s Home works diligently to protect…
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Dr Linda Hollis meets with Staff and Elders

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March 11, 2020 Dr. Linda Hollis, St. Luke’s Home CEO, met with Staff and the Elders to reiterate: St Luke’s Home believes the safety, health, and well-being of Elders and Staff are our number one priority. There have been no cases at the Home to date; however, we are taking the threat posed by COVID-19 extremely seriously. Effective March 11, 2020: 1)       We are temporarily restricting family members, volunteers, vendors, friends, and visitors access into St. Luke’s Home. Necessary visits by medical personnel will be screened. 2)       Staff are more than happy to make arrangements to help you keep in touch with your loved ones via phone calls and/or electronic communications. 3)       We are canceling Elder field trips and activities outside of the facility and ask that you…
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March 2020 Newsletter

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    St Luke’s Home Newsletter March 2020      Don’t Forget to Buy Your Tickets! St Luke’s Home Fundraising Events are Around the Corner! Silver Chef Culinary Competition — Saturday, March 21 Our First Annual Silver Chef Culinary Competition is on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 615 E Adams St Tucson, AZ 85705. Taste the finest hors d’oeuvres crafted by an elite group of Executive Chefs that serve Assisted Living communities. Enjoy live music by Mesquite Shade. Our judges this year are Wendy Gauthier, the 2019 Iron Chef of Tucson; Lupita Murillo of KVOA; and the Honorable Richard Elias from the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Tickets are $25 per person. Purchase tickets online at stlukeshometucson.org, call Cass Eastham at (520) 207-0805, or…
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February 2020 Newsletter

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  St. Luke's Home Newsletter February 2020      Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Get your St Luke's Home Fundraiser Tickets!  Silver Chef Culinary Competition St Luke’s Home is proud to present the First Annual Silver Chef Culinary Competition on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 615 E Adams St, Tucson, AZ 85705. Enjoy the finest hors d’oeurves created by an elite group of Executive Chefs who serve Assisted Living communities throughout Pima County. Judges for the competition include Wendy Gauthier, the 2019 Iron Chef of Tucson, and Lupita Murillo of KVOA. Join us for a delicious afternoon of friendship, music, and delectable treats as we award the Silver Chef of 2020.    Tickets are $25 per person. For advance tickets call Cass Eastham at (520)…
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January 2020 Newsletter

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  St. Luke's Home Newsletter January 2020      Happy New Year! A word from the CEO I want to start the first Newsletter of 2020 with my heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who have touched the lives of St. Luke’s Home Elders this past year. All of you have made a significant difference in the lives of our Elders through your time spent at the Home, your gifts of kindness, your volunteer hours, and your generous donations. It is because of your considerable dedication to the Home, St. Luke’s continues to exude compassion, respect, and beauty to everyone we touch. It is with that note, I wish you all a very Happy New Year!     A Special Thank You to the Arizona Builders Alliance St. Luke’s…
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December 2019 Newsletter

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  St. Luke's Home Newsletter December 2019      Art Exhibit Builds a Special Bond by Karen Wright  “I don’t like smiling on command.” That was the response I received when I asked George if he would be interested in participating in the Don’t Look Away Photo Exhibition. When I assured him that I would prefer to capture him naturally, George grudgingly said, “Check back with me tomorrow.” Little did I know that it would be the beginning of a wonderful experience. Returning the following day to photograph other elders, I found George in the hallway sporting a bright yellow shirt (“so you could find me”), more than ready for his turn in front of the camera. Unfortunately, his day had not started out so well, but the more we…
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