We will NOT have a regular meeting in June.

Our meeting will be attending the June 10 Diamondbacks game at Chase Field.  The game starts at 12:40.  For those of you who indicated they wanted tickets, Janene will be at the ballpark at 11:30 with the tickets.  If you still need to pay for them, please bring your money.

VOICE attendance in May was 7.

We miss you at our meetings.  We hope to see a large crowd again on July 13.

Happy Birthday in June to:

Trina Potter              June 30

Brenda Millard         June 30

A BIG VOICE THANK YOU to Desiree Garcia and Miranda Jones from ABRiO Family Services who came to speak to us in May.  ABRiO provides services throughout Arizona.  Their services include home and community based services; home care services; day enrichment programs; residential support; and employment support.

Spotlight – Kristie McCrery

Kristie was born and raised in Arizona – can you believe it – a real Native.

Kristie has a large family that includes her parents, 1 brother, 3 sisters, and lots of nieces and nephews.  She has a cute Yorkie named Tinkerbell (who is very spoiled) and who just turned 2.

Kristie loves Christmas because the whole family gets together. She has a gift wrapping business and she is very good at it.  Kristie also volunteers her time for many good causes.  Besides VOICE (she sends out the birthday cards), she also volunteers at Theatre Works and nursing homes when she can.

She enjoys movies, going to lunch and/or dinner, going to VOICE and One Step Beyond.

News

VOICE is sad to announce the death of Janet “JR” Graffin.  She passed away on April 26.  JR was a joy to have at VOICE and even though she was not a regular, she will be missed.  Our thoughts go out to her family.

Tony Trujillo is not doing well at this time (not sure what it is).  I talked to him and he sounds very weak.  Please keep Tony in your thoughts.  We miss you Tony–get well soon and rejoin us!

Upcoming Events of Interest:

• June 17  – Men’s Disability Group (602-980-3232)
• June 18 – COMPASS Support Group (602-241-1006)

Save the Date:

• August 12-15 – Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Retreat at Whispering Hope Ranch
• August 26-29 – Camp Can Do (Brain Injury Association)

A Thought for the Month

June is National Dairy Month – eat ice cream and enjoy!

With Memorial Day just behind us I can’t help but think of all of the wonderful people who have been a part of VOICE – what a great group of people that we all miss.

Remember:  Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often…………               Take care, Janene