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“Tis the season for live performances of festive holiday music! Residents and family members at Grandview Terrace’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, and at The Colonnade’s Assisted Living and Memory Support Center, recently were treated to the melodic sounds of the Pirazzi String Quartet, featuring members of the Phoenix Symphony. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the music, with some singing along, clapping, and tapping their feet. The musicians performed favorite holiday tunes thanks to underwriting from Sun Health Foundation. Studies have shown that music not only helps people feel happier; there are actual therapeutic benefits for those experiencing health conditions including memory loss. In addition to playing beautiful music, the musicians shared fun facts about themselves, their instruments, and how the classic songs we love originated, including that White Christmas was written in

On December 1, the 38 exclusive members of Sun Health Foundation’s Women of Distinction voted during the group’s Annual Business Meeting to direct $25,800 that will benefit those seeking support through Sun Health Wellness’ Memory Care Navigator Program. The program, offered at no charge thanks to community donations to Sun Health Foundation, provides personal and professional guidance for patients, family members and caregivers coping with the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of dementia. Women of Distinction is a community of women champions who advance the Sun Health mission through a focused investment of time, talent, and treasure. For more information, contact Bonnie Robinett at (623) 471-8504.

On Sunday, Sept. 25 at Surprise Stadium, more than 400 people ages 5-92 participated in person or virtually during Sun Health Foundation’s third annual 5K Walk/Run for Women’s Health in support of healthier women and a stronger community. More than $50,000 was raised for the benefit of women’s healthcare programs and services at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West through the Generosity for Generations Campaign. To kick off the morning, Michael Barnes, Vice-chair of Sun Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Gina W. Ore, Chief Philanthropy Officer, welcomed everyone and added their energy to the already excited crowd. “What a spectacular event,” exclaims Ron Symic, Chair of the Sun Health Foundation Events Committee who participated with his wife, Betty. “This was a record year for attendance,

Sun City West, Ariz. (Aug. 2, 2022) – Is your estate plan in place? What are the pitfalls   if not? To ensure you don’t leave things to chance, RSVP today to attend the third in a series of free, educational workshops from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Grandview Terrace, Grand Ballroom, 14515 W. Granite Valley Drive, in Sun City West. Presenter will be Garret Olexa, Esq., from the Jennings, Strouss & Salmon Law Firm, who will help you learn more about the importance of estate planning that reflects your wishes, prepares you and your family for the future, and leaves the legacy you envision. By attending, you will gain the knowledge and the tools you need for advanced planning, so you can ensure your wishes and

It was an exciting day for advancements in medical care in the West Valley. A ribbon-cutting on June 14 took place at Banner Boswell Medical Center to herald the arrival of a robot-assisted bronchoscopy platform that detects cancerous nodules sooner. The hospital is the first in metro Phoenix’s West Valley to offer this innovation. Among the festivities, gratitude to the community for their generosity in funding this technology was expressed by all in attendance. They included: Gina W. Ore, Chief Philanthropy Officer from Sun Health Foundation, donors and other friends of Sun Health Foundation; Banner Health leaders including Sharon Lind, Chief Executive Officer at Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers and her team; Dr. Nikunj Doshi, Chief Medical Officer for Banner Health; Dr. Archan Shah, interventional pulmonologist