INDEPENDENT
LIVING
AND
ADVOCACY
BY,
AND
FOR,
PEOPLE
WITH
DISABILITIES
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The
Bridge News
from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume
XV, Number 12 DECEMBER
2004 ABIL
offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to
take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent
lifestyles within the community. ABIL is a member of the National Council on
Independent Living (NCIL). "Not just responding to change, but leading
it!" --------------------------------------------------
Congratulations
Transit Advocates! By Donna Kruck and
Phil Pangrazio We did it!
Proposition 400 passed! The
regional multi-modal transportation plan funded by the extension of a county
half-cent sales tax was overwhelmingly approved in the November 2nd election
by Maricopa County voters. Proposition
400 passed with the help of each of you who voted and each of you who spoke to
someone else to ask them to support it! You
can take pride in knowing that you are now a part of this Valley’s history.
We will now move into the next 20 years with a multi-modal
transportation plan that will include public transit for the first time in our
history. We would like to thank
the many disability advocates that worked so diligently with ABIL and the TRIP
coalition to help get Proposition 400 passed.
We congratulate each of you for your hard work and dedication.
Your efforts did make a difference!
Your voices and votes were heard!
For more than a year,
ABIL and TRIP have held rallys, attended city council meetings, advocated at
transit planning meetings, hosted a one-day transit plan workshop for
consumers, wrote and had published numerous “for arguments” in the ballot
proposition guide, and got numerous consumer stories published in the local
opinion columns. The disability
community did indeed impact voter opinions on this issue!
Kudo’s to everyone that made their voice heard! The passage of
Proposition 400 and the extension of the transportation sales-tax will fund
the much-needed improvements to our existing county transportation system over
the next 20 years. The following
is a snapshot of what you can look forward to in the future as a result of the
voter approved regional transportation plan. ·
Additional
freeways, regional road improvements, more HOV lanes and more bus pullouts. ·
Additional bus
routes, more frequent bus services, over 2,000 more buses, more express bus
routes. ·
Over 1,000
more Dial-a-Ride vans. ·
An extension
of the already planned light rail primarily in Phoenix and Tempe. Finally, we personally
want to thank some individuals and our “partners in crime/advocacy” for
their vigorous efforts. · Mary Hartle Smith, Mike Smith and Pam Allan for doing numerous presentations, writing letters to the editor and talking to everybody they met, including public officials.
Congratulations
everyone! We could not have done
this without all of you! ------------------------------------------------- ABIL
EMPOWERS CONSUMERS TO “LIVE” WITH
A DISABILITY by Phil Pangrazio,
ABIL Executive Director The holiday season is
once again upon us. We at ABIL
have much to be thankful for during this season of good cheer.
For many, however, especially those with disabilities, the holiday
season is often a time when we feel isolated and depressed.
When I think about what we here at ABIL do, I often forget how hard it
is for a person who is newly disabled to make the adjustment to “living”
with a disability. I remember my own
experience as a person recovering from a spinal cord injury.
Upon being discharged after a ten-month stay in a rehabilitation
hospital, I found myself having to sleep in a hospital bed in my parent’s
living room. The bedrooms were
upstairs. No lift had yet been
installed so I could not come and go as I pleased.
My brothers would push me up and down a make shift ramp made of 2x12
planks. My friends, although
supportive, were not calling and inviting me to participate in the kinds of
things I had been accustomed to as a 19 year-old boy, like shooting hoops,
playing softball, or just horsing around.
Life as I previously knew it had drastically changed.
I felt isolated and very alone. Making
the adjustment to this new life seemed inconceivable.
What would it mean to really “live” with a disability? When I say “living,”
of course, I am referring to living a positive, responsible and independent
life. Although I sometimes take
this for granted as if I have “made it,” I know that adversity is always
lurking around the corner. For
instance, a secondary illness or other health setback is not uncommon for
those of us living with a disability. After
all, as Ed Roberts, the father of the Independent Living movement once said,
“disability is an equal opportunity club, anyone can join at any time.”
Some of us, in fact, may feel like we have joined more than once.
No matter your situation, however, positive adjustment is possible if
you do the right things. Importantly,
our disabilities can be managed to a mere inconvenience.
We can still do many of the same things we always did, we just do them
a little differently and maybe a little slower. Making the adjustment is
where ABIL comes in. All of
ABIL’s programs are directed toward identifying resources and information
that empower consumers to make choices that lead to independence and improved
self-esteem. For some, this may
mean getting a home modification that includes the installation of a ramp,
widening of a door, or the construction of a wheel-in shower.
For others, it may mean obtaining in-home personal assistance services
in order to remain in the community and continue living in their own home.
Finally, for some it may mean getting assistance finding employment or
understanding the myriad of rules and regulations related to Social Security
work incentives. Whatever the situation,
ABIL’s programs provide a complementary and integrated combination of
resources that solve the independent living challenges and goals of consumers
throughout Maricopa County and beyond. We
are certain you will agree that programs promoting personal responsibility and
choice are what enable people with disabilities to fully realize independent
living and achieve positive adjustment to disability. ------------------------------------------------- One-Stops
– More Help to Find Jobs in YOUR Community! By
Erik Jenson, Work Incentive Specialist Are you looking for
employment, but you’re not sure where to find it?
Maybe you haven’t been able to get assistance from Vocational
Rehabilitation because your doctor won’t release you to work.
Maybe you need help, but you just don’t need the extensive services
that VR provides. Where can you
go? The Department of Labor
invites you to visit their One-Stop Career Development Centers, commonly
called “One-Stops”, located
throughout the Valley ( and state). The
One-Stops are designed to provide job seekers with a variety of services free
of charge. These services include
access to job leads and career libraries, job search assistance, workshops,
use of computers, fax machines and copiers for developing and submitting
resumes or application packets, and career planning guidance.
They have access to several job web sites too! One of the best
resources for individuals with disabilities at the One-Stops is the Disability
Navigator Program. Navigators are
located at each One-Stop. They
are there specifically to help individuals with disabilities use local
One-Stops by providing expertise and information on local One-Stop programs
and services, and providing assistance on navigating through the programs and
services that impact employment—such as health care, housing, and
transportation. You will no
longer have to pour through the Yellow Pages making dozens of calls to find
the resources you need. When you
visit your nearest full service One-Stop, be sure to ask for the Disability
Navigator. Full
Service Locations 9770
W. Peoria Ave.
Peoria,
AZ 85345
(623)
934-3231 735
N. Gilbert Rd Gilbert,
AZ 85234 (480)
668-8262 9801
N. 7th St. Phoenix,
AZ 85020 (602)
861-0208 Affiliate
Sites (not all services are
available at these sites) 3406
N. 51st Ave.
. Phoenix,
AZ 85031 (623)
247-3304 3000
N. Dysart Rd Avondale,
AZ 85340 (623)
535-2735 4732
S Central Ave.
Phoenix,
AZ 85040 (602)
534-4732 39
E. Jackson St. Phoenix,
AZ 85004 (602)
254-5081 Arizona
Call-a-Teen
649
N. 6th Ave. Phoenix,
AZ 85003 (602)
252-6721 Chicanos
por la Causa 2916
N. 35th Ave. #5 Phoenix,
AZ 85017 (602)
269-6485 Friendly
House 802
S. 1st Ave.
Phoenix,
AZ 85003 (602)
257-1870 Goodwill
Industries 1620
E. Polk St. Phoenix,
AZ 85004 (602)
254-2222 Vista
del Camino 7700
E. Roosevelt Scottsdale,
AZ 85257 (480)
312-2323
------------------------------------------------ Social
Security Work Incentives - Q&A Q: I’m
receiving disability benefits from Social Security, but I’m considering a
return to the workforce. Are the
any changes in the work incentives for 2005? A:
Social
Security’s work incentives will still work the same way in 2005 that they
did in 2004. However, the dollar
amounts relating to most of the incentives will increase effective January 1.
For example, if you received SSDI in 2004, earnings of $580 or more in
gross wages in a month activated your Trial Work Period. In 2005, it will take
$590 each month. For more
information on how the changes in dollar figures may affect you, call one of
our Work Incentive Specialists at (866) 304-WORK. ------------------------------------------------ Wellness
Is A Full Time Job! Access your own inner
wisdom and use it. Get support for the stress of the holidays – come relax
with us at the Healer Within Women’s Wellness group.
We will only meet once this month on Tuesday the 14th
from 1 PM – 3:30 PM. Please refrain from wearing fragrances. RSVP please.
Call ahead for transportation or accommodations to Donna at
602-443-0722 or email donnak@abil.org. --------------------------------------------------- Have
you developed Persistent Pain, for a minimum of 3 months, from a Spinal Cord
Injury?Are you an individual between the ages of 18 -
70 years old? If so, you maybe
eligible to participate in our research study. The Brigham and Women’s
Hospital Department of Anesthesia is conducting a research project to evaluate
investigational drugs as a treatment for specific types of pain caused by a
spinal cord injury (SCI). The study requires 5 or 6 hospital visits over
thecourse of 31 weeks, For
more information, please contact Kate Jenkins at 617-525-PAIN (7246), or email
PainTrials@partners.org ------------------------------------------------ Looking
for an Accessible Vacation? There
is a guest ranch that opened December 2000 in Northwestern Arizona called
Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch. The
ranch is located just outside of Yucca, AZ.
The ranch was built to accommodate persons with disabilities, their
families and all other travelers. The
premises are completely barrier free and all guest rooms are spacious and
restrooms have either a roll-in shower unit or an ADA tub along with handrails
at each toilet. The swimming pool and hot tub have a chair lift.
All activities including horseback riding are accessible.
For more information, contact Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch, PO Box
580, 19985 S. Doc Holliday Rd., Yucca, AZ
86438. Toll Free:
866-444-4471, E-mail: vacation@stgr.com, Website: stgr.com ---------------------------------------------------- COMPASS There
will be no COMPASS meeting in December!!!
Compass will return in January 2005!!!
Thank you for your continued support.
Contact Susan DeNova at 602-470-1802 ---------------------------------------------------- Accessible
Transportation Services The
Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association (AZSCIA) now offers accessible
transportation services. Just imagine – your own personal driver that will
deliver you from your door to your appointments! No waiting for your
return trip to your home. Multiple stops! Charges for the Greater Phoenix
area: $15.00/hr + .50¢ a mile. Want
to see Arizona but you’re on a budget? We charge by the hour, not per
person. Considering a trip? Gather a few friends for bigger savings!
For more information call 602-239-5929
or 877-778-6588
(Toll-free). Website:
www.azspinal.org Email:
info@azspinal.org ------------------------------------------------------------- Advocacy Presentations/Workshops
All Advocacy
presentations are free - Participants must RSVP with David Carey,
602-443-0723 For
accommodations or alternative format please call in advance. For ABIL van
transportation, please call as soon as possible. ABIL
requests a $1+ donation (each way) for ABIL van transportation.
Consumers must be 18 years+ or their own legal guardian. Social Security Work
Incentives Workshops for Service Providers
Learn how ABIL’s
Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach program, granted through the Social
Security administration, can help people on SSI and/or SSDI understand how
employment affects their cash and medical benefits. Over the last few years,
several new work incentives have been created through Social Security and
other public programs. Our
trained and certified Work Incentive Specialists are also happy to provide
presentations at your agency location. Guest Speakers:
Erik Jensen, Rhonda Webb, & Donna Lorti - Work Incentives
Specialists Monday,
December 20, 2004
10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert, AZ Social
Security Work Incentives Workshops for Consumers Consumers
come and learn how employment will affect your cash and medical benefits.
Please sign
up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you receive. If
you are unsure which kind you receive, David can help you figure that out when
you call to RSVP. From now on, we
will be having separate workshops for each type of benefit: Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because each
program has different rules and different work incentives.
If you receive both, let David know and he will help you get an
appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. Family members and/or support
person are welcome. Work
Incentives & SSI Monday,
December 6, 2004
1:00
p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 290,
Phoenix Work
Incentives & SSDI Wednesday,
December 8, 2004 10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert
Tuesday,
December 14, 2004
10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix Wednesday,
December 22, 2004
1:00
p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Metro Center Office (10000 N. 31st
Avenue, Ste. D-405), Phoenix ---------------------------------------------- Independence
is priceless… Do you need assistive technology, but can’t afford the out-of-pocket expense? Arizona Loan$ for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) may be the answer for you! $ Affordable loans to persons with disabilities for the purchase of assistive and adaptive technology $ For information: www.azlat.org <http://www.azlat.org> or call 602-776-4670, 800-477-9921 (toll-free), 602-728-9536 (TTY) ------------------------------ Tom
Ringhofer Named Board
President! Although
this announcement comes a few months late, ABIL is pleased to announce that
Tom Ringhofer has been named as ABIL’s new Board President.
Effective July 1st , 2004,
Mr. Ringhofer succeeded Joseph Mikitish as ABIL’s new Board Chairman.
Ringhofer is originally from Minnesota.
He moved to Arizona in 1960 and earned a degree in Business
Administration from Arizona State University.
Ringhofer stated that when he went to ASU, “Scottsdale road was dirt
and you could actually park on campus right in front of the building where you
went to class.” Ringhofer
has served as an ABIL Board member since February of 2001and has been familiar
with ABIL for many years. His
16-year involvement with the local chapter of the Polio Echo (PE) paralleled
much of the growth of ABIL. As
President of Polio Echo, Ringhofer had occasion to work with former Executive
Director Susan Webb. In fact,
several of PE’s current members have worked at ABIL.
The Polio Echo group strives to service the needs of individuals who
have post polio syndrome by offering information, services, equipment, and
“support” by professionals and most importantly, peers…people who have
been there. Along
with his association with ABIL over the years, Mr. Ringhofer brings to the
Board Chairmanship a considerable amount of managerial and organizational
experience. He has held positions
as Membership Department Manager of the Phoenix Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce, Executive VP and General Manager of the Phoenix Jaycees, Arizona
State Chamber of Commerce Membership Development Manager and reorganizing
General Manager of the Maricopa County Fair, just to name a few.
Ringhofer has also served as the President of the American Wheelchair
Pilot’s Association and served on the Mesa and Tempe Mayors’ Committee on
Disability Issues. We
would like to thank Tom for his willingness to volunteer his time and
expertise to ABIL in his new capacity as Board President.
We also would like to express appreciation to Joseph Mikitish for the
time he served as Board President. Joe
completed a two-year term as Board Chairman and is continuing to serve on our
Board. Thanks to both of you!
Your dedication is what makes ABIL so successful! -------------------------------------------------------------- “LIVING
IN HARMONY, THE
HEART OF MENTORING” by Marilon Cox, Peer
Mentor Coordinator The role of an effective
mentor is to be a listener, to share information and resources, and to
facilitate problem solving. Knowing
when to teach, and when to recognize that he or she is actually learning from
their mentee. John Brewer has been
one of ABIL’s Peer
Mentor volunteers since 1997. He is currently working with two mentees and in
John’s words: “I have the pleasure of mentoring two very special gentlemen
for over two years now, David Wood and Rick Freeman.” Although all three men
deal with different disabilities: John with Cerebral Palsy, David a brain
anurism, and Rick with MS, they find that they have several things in common.
“Acceptance and Adaptability” in where they are within their disability
and/or injury, to name a couple. Accepting oneself is the way to wisdom.
Everyone has something to offer someone. John’s partnership
with his mentees is unique. Though David has difficulties communicating he and
John look forward to their time together. Whether it’s a simple phone call,
a home visit, or a planned outing. Two years ago they were strangers, today
they are friends. As for Rick, he has quite a support system within his
family. However, the mentoring he receives from John is a vehicle for personal
growth and development. John says: “We all have the option of making
positive choices, and teamwork is key to finding balance and harmony.” Our Peer Mentor program
needs you!!! Consider becoming an ABIL Peer Mentor. If you are willing to
share your experiences with disabilities and help someone reach their goals
please contact Marilon Cox at (602) 443-0725 for more information. If you want
to work with a Peer Mentor, you can get referred through an Independent
Advocate, call (602) 256-2245. ---------------------------------------------------- ABIL
Community Calendar – RSVP for All Events Funding
for Social and Recreational activities is provided (in part) by the Arizona
Department of Economic Security. ABIL
requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL
van. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van
transportation. Please do not
wear scented products or smoke when attending events. Reasonable
Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will
be provided at ABIL events upon request. Dec
03
SR/Holiday Party,
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 4040 N. 14th
St. Come and celebrate the holidays with
ABIL. Leanne, 602-296-0535 Dec
06 Work
Incentives & SSI,
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Thomas Ste.
290. See details page 7.
David,
602-443-0723 Dec
08 Work
Incentives & SSDI,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 735 N.
Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert. See
details page 7.
David, 602-443-0723 Dec
09
SR/Phoenix Zoo Lights,
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Come
and enjoy the holiday lights at the Phoenix Zoo.
Cost: $7.00.
Leanne, 602-296-0535 Dec
09
V.O.I.C.E., 1:00
pm - 4:00 pm. A monthly support
and information group for individiauls with disabilities, their families &
rehabilitation providers. 19055
N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Clayton
Guffy 602-789-9129 Dec
13
SR/Newsletter Party,
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Phoenix
Kitchen. Leanne, 602-296-0535 Dec
14 Work
Incentives & SSDI,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Thomas Ste.
290. See details page 7.
David,
602-443-0723 Dec
14
Healer Within,
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Women’s
wellness group, make an appointment with ourself using mind, body and spirit
for wellness. Donna K.
602-443-0722 Dec
15
SR/Holiday Shopping,
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Holiday
shopping at Chandler Fashion Mall. 31111
W.
Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Cost:
None. Leanne, 602-296-0535 Dec
20 Work
Incentives/Providers,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 735 N.
Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert. Social
Security Work Incentives workshop for service providers.
See details page 7. David,
602-443-0723 Dec
21
Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities,
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 5959 W. Brown
St., 2nd
Floor Conference Room. Commission
meeting open to the public. Call
Pamela Unternaehrer, 623-930-2287 Dec
22 Work
Incentives & SSDI,
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Metro
Classroom. See details page 7.
David,
602-443-0723 Dec
24 ABIL Closed
for Christmas Holiday. Dec
31
ABIL Closed for New Years Holiday. ----------------------------------------------------- Classified
Ads
Deadline-
January issue: December 1st
To place ads please
contact Penny at 602-296-0518 or email ad, marked “Want Ad” to pennyf@abil.org FOR
SALE: Jet
7 Motorized Wheelchair,
new, has never been used. $2,800.
Call Robert 602-997-1992 ‘86
Chevy Van E150
with Ricon lift, hand controls, 6 way power driver seat, E-Z lock, power door
openers, AC, power locks & windows, three sets of switches & remote
control. Has rear sleeper sofa. Runs
great! Cash only, $7,500 OBO.
Call Classy Products 602-944-7505. 2002
Invacare Pronto Series motorized Power Wheelchair.
Turning radius of 19 1/2”, 18” seat depth with pelvic safety strap.
Used for a few months. Excellent
condition! $2,500 OBO. Call
Josephine 623-933-2166. Jazzy
1103 Ultra Powerchair.
Has power vertical seat, 3 months old.
Originally paid $6,995, asking $5,000.
Call Julie 602-482-1165 Jazzy
Ranger X Power Wheelchair.
Worth $5,000 to $6,000. Good
condition, battery charger and Roho cushion included.
Can fit through narrow doorways, 25” across at widest part.
MUST SELL $150!! Call
Julie 623-293-2136 2002
Chevy Cavalier.
4 cylinder engine, 21,491 miles. Good
condition, well maintained. 5-year
warranty available. Asking $8,000
without warranty, $9,000 with warranty. Call Joyce 602-995-6796 2002
Descript Soneil Merits Powerchair.
Never been used. $500 OBO.
Call Jan 602-318-0198 or Homer 909-524-7185 Pronto
Power Wheelchair.
New condition, leather seat and has oxygen holder.
$1,000. Call Debbie
602-295-2559. Rascal
Scooter,
needs batteries. Asking $395.
Trapeze Floor Stand, $50. Call
623-434-4216. Electric
queen-sized bed,
(mattress, box spring, & frame). Bed
is fully adjustable in both the head and foot area.
Has vibrating mode and includes a wireless remote.
Will assist in delivering bed. $150
OBO. Call Gene 602-330-6773. ‘87
Ford E150 Custom Van,
6 cylinder, 70,000 miles. Emissions
good until June 2005. AC,
automatic transmission, power brakes & steering. Monarch HC, 2 transfer
seats, Braun side lift, back seat folds into bed.
$3,000 OBO. 2 wheelchairs, $75/$25, Safari 3 wheel scooter, electric
dental chair. Call Chuck
602-789-6253. ‘94
Ford V-8 150 Econoline Van.
58,000 miles. All
electric: door openers, Crow River Lift, driver & passenger 6-way power
seats with hand controls, reduced power steering, full electric rear couch,
Pioneer 1000 watt sound system with 7 CD changer, remote start/off. White with
grey interior, dual AC, tinted windows, potty seat.
Asking $10,500. Call Kathy
602-997-0592. An AAAccessible
“drive &/or ride” with a “5 star” flair! Quickie
Helix Electric Wheelchair
with
battery. Excellent condition.
$400. Call 623-939-6021. Jazzy
Power Wheelchair by
Pride Mobility Products. Model
1170XL. Tilt-n-space power
seating system, oversized, 24” seat. 2
years old, good condition. $14,000
new, selling $6,000 OBO. Manual
wheelchair, oversized, $90. Saf-T-Walker
by Guardian. Folds, 18” wide, $25. Extra-wide
walker, 23” wide, $25. Folding
Walker 18” wide with front wheels by Guardian, $25.
Call Denise 602-448-7446. Invacare
Electric Hospital Bed
with mattress, used 1 month. Like
brand new, raises & lowers at head & foot.
$650 OBO. Toilet chair,
never used. $50 OBO.
Call Burt 480-857-6673. ‘95
Dodge Grand Caravan
with Braun Entervan conversion. Lowered
floor, hydraulic knee, fold out ramp. Dark green with dark grey interior.
AC, tinted windows, power door & windows.
Hand controls included. 100,000
miles but in good shape, no accidents. Asking
$8,000. Call Shelley
623-972-8700. Easy
Pivot Lift
for transfer of consumer by caregiver. Used
very little. Extras include
video, instruction booklet and extra lambswool straps.
$600 OBO. Call Judy
602-923-7449. WANTED/SEEKING: Seeking
large breed young adult or puppy to be trained as a service animal.
Must be at least 80lbs when full grown.
Needs to be intelligent, good with children and other dogs.
Must not be agressive and have a good tempermant.
Female dog preferred. Call
Sarah 602-995-9687 or email sarahrg1@yahoo.com. Seeking
people to volunteer time to join group that crochets or knits baby blankets or
other items for the Crisis Nursery. Need
items ready to donate by 12/22/04. Glendale
area. Call Valerie 623-939-4912.
Donations of yarn would be appreciated. Seeking
wheelchair conversion van with ramp, prefer low mileage.
Looking to pay between $8,000 - $10,000.
Call Joyce 602-995-6796 Seeking
roommates to rent accessible house with.
Will work with potential roommates to locate house.
Call Valerie, 623-939-4912. ACCESSIBLE
HOUSING: Rooms
for Rent,
2 furnished bedrooms, share 1 bathroom, sitting room and patio.
Rooms are located on upper level floor of town home. No Smokers!
Call Barbara for additional details, 602-433-7969
Sale
by Owner - Home,
W Phx., 1522 sqft., 2BR/2BA. (was 3BR, now huge master BR suite) w/patio door
exit, lite wood & upgraded flooring. Dome ceiling in kitchen, roll-in
shower, wide doors & other improvements. Carport fits vehicle w/lift.
Large lot w/RV gate. $113,000.
Pam/Denise, 623-848-1456. ---------------------------------------------------- ABIL
Soc/Rec Events, Jan 05 - Feb 05
Contact Leanne, 602-296-0535 Transportation
is limited. Please RSVP at your earliest possible convenience. Consumers must
be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for transportation. ABIL requests a $1+
donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van. Thursday, January 13,
10:00 pm – 1:00 pm Phoenix
Art Museum. Almost 16,000
artworks that span the centuries. Phoenix.
Cost: None. Wednesday, January
19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Arts & Crafts Group. Come
be creative with Arts and Crafts projects.
10000 N. 31st Ave. #D405, Phx. Cost:
$2.00 (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Monday, January 24,
9:00 am - ???? pm. Newsletter Party (lunch provided) - Join the fun of meeting
new people, sharing experiences and working towards a goal of sharing the
Bridge with others throughout the states. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost:
None. Wednesday,
February 9,
- 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Phoenix Zoo - Home to
more than 1,300 animals. 455 N
Galvin Parkway. Phx. Cost:
$12.00 adults, $9.00 seniors Friday,
February 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Rawhide
Western Towne– Step back in time to this musem and western theme park. 23023
N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale. Cost: free, Attractions require tickets -
Rawhide’s attractions range from $2 to $5 each. Individual tickets are sold
for $1 per ticket or 25 for $20. Wednesday,
February 23, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cooking
Group– Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Each month
we try to have a luncheon theme. 1229 E Washington. Phx. Cost: Consumers
assist by bringing ingredients for lunch. Monday,
February 28 , 9:00 am - ???? pm Newsletter Party (lunch
provided) - Join the fun of meeting new people, sharing experiences and
working towards a goal of sharing the Bridge with others throughout the
states. 1229 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None. ---------------------------------------------- Thank
You Friends!!! LoveABIL Gary
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Ten Best Things About
the ’04 Vote By Carolan
Quenneville 10.
It didn’t take 3 months for results 9.
No apathy here 8.
Lines rivaled the IKEA store opening 7.
Message sent: We don’t want war, but support our troops 6.
Vote divided, country still whole 5.
The “Get Out the Vote” efforts worked!!! 4.
Close split prevents steam rolling 3.
Advocates can’t sit on their laurels 2.
Prop 400 Passed! 1.
A vote DOES make a difference! [The
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the board of directors, staff, or anyone else for that matter. Well,
maybe, but no one will amit it.] ------------------------------------------ NO
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