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State of the Home 2023: A Year of Milestones

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The year 2023 proved to be a dynamic and fruitful period for our organization, marked by significant achievements across various facets of our operations. Let's delve into the key accomplishments that defined our journey. Financials: In the financial realm, meticulous allocation of resources was a cornerstone of our success. Programs took the lead, constituting 65% of expenses, followed by Management/Clerical at 26%, and Fundraising at 9%. This strategic distribution paved the way for a balanced financial landscape. Fundraisers: Our fundraising endeavors made an indelible impact on our revenue stream. Events such as the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Fun Run in March, Baile de Gracias in April, Golf Fore the Elders Tournament in September, and Silver Chef in October collectively contributed an impressive $51,550 to our funds. These events not only bolstered…
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February 2023 Newsletter

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  St Luke's Home Newsletter February 2023 If this newsletter looks weird, please update your iOS. Executive Director Report Welcome to the month of love but wait there is more! It seems that there is a lot of history behind February. Of course, every 4th year February has 29 days, but it is still the shortest month of the year and, in many places, the coldest month too. The odds of being born on February 29 is 1 in 1,461. The name “February” comes from the Latin word “februa” this means to cleanse. And February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. Ok, now you have some facts, February is not only about love, but also about purification. Spring is right around the corner and St Luke’s…
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January 2023 Newsletter

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St Luke's Home NewsletterJanuary 2023   Executive Director Report Happy New Year! St Luke’s Home is ready for the new year to begin. Excitedly, we had our Christmas meal in the “new” dining room. It is not finished yet, but our construction partners at Lloyd allowed us to have this meal together. The residents felt that they were in a fine restaurant for their holiday meal. It was a pleasure to see the excitement for the future on their faces. Last new year we talked about how most resolutions fail because they are not the right resolutions. They also fail because we make resolutions based on what others (like ‘society’) think we should do instead of what we, ourselves, feel is right for us. Last year, our resolution was to “keep…
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December 2022 Newsletter

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  St Luke's Home Newsletter December 2022 Executive Director Report Happy Holidays! Happy Holiday Season to all of you. This is my second year celebrating the holidays at St Luke’s Home and it is an honor and a pleasure. We are still enjoying and thriving despite that half the building is inaccessible due to the renovations. Yesterday, Brit was “decking the halls.” She was joyful and full of glee and I think that expresses this year’s holiday theme. Joyful and Gleeful! According to the Oxford Dictionary, Joyful is “feeling, expressing or causing great pleasure and happiness.” Gleeful is “exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.” We have so much to be joyful about, like the weather. It is sunny and warm in December so we can be outside and enjoy our westside courtyard,…
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November 2022 Newsletter

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St Luke's Home NewsletterNovember 2022  Executive Director ReportLots To Be Thankful For The Third Annual Silver Chef Culinary Competition was a big success and I would like to thank everyone who supported us and joined us on that wonderful day. The weather was sunny and warm, the culinary delights filled our senses, and the  executive chefs were on point! They served chili con pollo, squash blossoms, dessert dumplings, barbacoa nachos, and birria sandwiches. Extra thanks to our judges, Doug Levy from Feast, Jim Murphy from Kingfisher, and Sarah Lamberth from Noble Hops. They were looking for the dish that had it all: taste, appearance, creativity, and the best use of heritage ingredients. All the dishes were so tasty that it was a tough competition.  But they found it!  Sal Miramontes, Executive…
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October 2022 Newsletter

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St Luke's Home NewsletterOctober 2022   Executive Director Report Are you ready to EAT? October will be a big month for St Luke’s Home. Renovations begin mid-November, and the Elders are preparing for the construction. They are taking this endeavor as an adventure worthy to support their futures and the future of St Luke’s Home.   It is going to be a better, safer, more economical, and beautiful place when the work is complete. We are ready to face the challenges ahead with patience, grace, and optimism! Silver Chef Tickets The Silver Chef Culinary Competition is on Saturday October 22, 2022, from noon-3pm at the MSA Annex 267 Avenida del Convento. Eight chefs will prepare heritage and local dishes for our tasting pleasure. Local celebrity chef judges will crown one chef as The…
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September 2022 Newsletter

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  St Luke's Home Newsletter September 2022 Executive Director Report Hello friends and family! Fall is upon us, thankfully, the humidity will go elsewhere, and we can walk without sweating so much. This “Sizzlin’ Summer” is cooling down to autumn. But what a successful summer it was! I would like to thank everyone who donated to our Sizzlin’ Summer campaign to raise funds for a new vehicle. Thanks to you, and with appreciation to the Jim Click team, we have a 2018 Dodge Caravan with low mileage, air conditioning, and is super comfortable for our residents. The Elders have already enjoyed several trips and will continue to do so. Life at St Luke’s Home is busy and exciting. We are looking forward to the Silver Chef Culinary Competition on October…
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August 2022 Newsletter

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  St Luke's Home Newsletter August 2022 Executive Director Report Hello friends and family! The Dog Days of Summer begin July 3 and end August 11. We certainly have had some dog days -- we reached 100° in April this year. Usually, we don’t see triple digits until May. This year is different. It is HOT, HOT, HOT! We are looking forward to the end of the heat. So, to distract ourselves, lets talk about other August Facts. On August 6, during a gambling game, the Earl of Sandwich allegedly requested a dish involving meat between two pieces of bread. This was so he could continue to gamble and eat at the same time. Thus, the “sandwich” was invented. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women…
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July 2022 Newsletter

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  St Luke's Home Newsletter July 2022 Executive Director Report Hello friends and family! As we enter a new fiscal year, it is not only a suitable time to reflect on our accomplishments, but also to consider what is still to be done. We had a good year, we opened our doors, admitted more Elders, had activities and events, and welcomed visitors and volunteers. We continue to encourage safety in our battle with Covid-19. We continue to mask, hold vaccine clinics, and test as needed. We will stay diligent but will continue to engage in life. Statistics tell us that the Elder population continues to grow at a rate higher than the general population. 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, which equates to one person every seven minutes. In…
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June 2022 Newsletter

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    St Luke's Home Newsletter June 2022 Executive Director Report Hello friends and family! When I think of June, I think of Fathers, Watermelon, and Baseball. As we age, those memories become increasingly precious. When I was a kid, my father took us to Tiger Stadium in downtown Detroit on sizzling summer nights. We sat by the flagpole because it was cheap. Sometimes, we had hot dogs and cokes. I loved being with my dad and experiencing an event with thousands of other people all enjoying the same activity. It felt good to be in a diverse environment and everyone wanting the same thing, a Tiger win! Even though there were problems of the time, it was a kinder gentler world than today. The world is changing, we are…
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