May Day Smiles around Tucson

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We travel the miles to bring Smiles bringing a little happiness to those around us :)
 
Wed. May 1, 2013                                                                                                                   TMC pediatrics, children’s clinic, hospice and Diamond Children’s           10 am 
Saturday May 4, 2013    1 pony birthday party        3 to 4                                           
                                    Wedding at La Mariposa    5:30                                                   
 
Monday May 6, 2013     4505 N Fleesha Dr.   Assisted Living  10am
                                    4405 N. Country Club  Assisted Living 11:15
                                    4250 E. Havsu            Assisted Living   1:00                                
 
Saturday May 11, 2013  1 pony birthday party 1:30 to 2:30                                               
                                       1 pony birthday party 4:30 to 5:30
                                                           
 
Wed.      May 15, 2013   TMC pediatrics, children’s clinic, hospice and Diamond Children’s  10am until ???
 
Fri.        May 17, 2013    2 ponies at Sycamore Elem. pony rides from 6 to 9p.m                  
 
Sat.       May 18, 2013    Campana Del Rio       10:30 am                                                    
                                       2 ponies Birthday party at Kennedy Park    5 to 6                       
 
Monday May 20, 2013    Creative Care Adult home            9:30am                                       
                                    Diamond Children’s      inside with Snickers and Buddy       11:00am
Tues.     May 21             Desert Life                                 1 to 2                                       
 
Fri         May 31             Wedding  LaMariposa                                                               
 
(Traveling the miles to bring Smiles in memory of Gregg Roahrig and Lee Levitz….Sharing their love for animals and people)

Today was a blessid day for a walk, a pet and a Smile:)

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Our visits today began with TMC pediatrics..Buddy was lead down the sidewalk by a little boy while our Dillon pony was rode by one VERY happy little girl.  Sunshine and a smile!

 

 

 

 

Our next stop brought us to the Childrens Clinic..Walking Buddy along side of her chair was just as much fun as riding Mosey the pony a few years ago.

 

 

 

 

 

Buddy brought “blessing” and smiles for everyone at Peppis House

She may have wanted to ride Dillon pony and walk Buddy but today she was just glad to be able to pet and take in the love these two little guys had to offer. Diamond Childrens

 

 

Sunday volunteer crew of two

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We fixed fences, cleaned out the barn and groomed horses.  A special thank you to Susie and Athena for their help out at the ranch.   Stepping Up for Step Up into T.L.C. (therapeutic loving caballos)                                                                                                          

Pirate Ponies out on their adventures

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Our adventurous Pirate ponies, Captain Dill and his mate, Slick Snick traveled the high heat to four different far away places in search of treasures.

Visits included:
Tucson Medical Center’s Pediatrics
Square and Compass Children’s Clinic
Peppis House Hospice
Diamond Children’s Medical Center

 

And treasures they did find. Colorful gems, I love yous and SMILES…arr matey!

A note from Eva’s Mom

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 Dear Nancie, Karen, George and volunteers of Step Up Into T.L.C.,

Eva’s first pony ride!

In April my 3 year old daughter Eva and I stayed at Peppi’s house, anticipating an overnight stay she would be having the following week. While we were at Peppi’s house, you allowed Eva to ride one of your pony’s, something I never thought imaginable! That was a wonderful and emotional day for me, for a moment my child was normal and healthy on that horse! On June 15 at 6 am, our Eva left us to take her place in heaven, it has been a difficult and lonely road for me and for our family, but as I work through my emotions and particularly as I look to find comfort, I remember that Eva enjoyed the short life she had. Eva knew love, Eva knew joy and your program and your horses were part of that!! Please relay this message to the volunteers, I am eternally grateful for the experience Eva had that Wednesday in April at Peppi’s house!

Sincerely, Gabriela Diaz Pena

www.joseandgabby.blogspot.com

    
   

Traveling the Miles to Bring Smiles- where, when and what time?

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Our ongoing monthly visits are:
 
The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m.

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab-Northwest
(520) 297-8311desertlifercc.com
1919 W Medical St, Tucson, AZ 85704
 unless something else comes up.

 
The 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
         
Atria Campana Del Rio
1550 East River Road  Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 299-1941
unless something else comes up.
 

Wednesday (twice a month)

TMC Pediatrics at 10a.m.
Children’s Clinic
Peppis House at 11:30 to 12:30
Diamond Children’s Hospital at 1p.m. until ?   

 
Monday (once a month)
Diamond Children’s Hospital at 11a.m.
Inside with the miniature horses—
                         

 

 

A presentation, photos and pets at the Bear Canyon Library on Tuesday 7/10/12

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We were greeted by an eager crowd. Ready to learn about JJ, Dillon and Sir Snickers. After the presentation everyone was asked to line up  so they could come up and pet each of our quiet horses and have photos taken.

I gave the presentation while volunteer Don Hendrix held JJ.
JJ is 8 years old, stands 17.2 hands tall and weighs approx. 1800 lbs
He eats about 50 lbs of food a day (and the children corrected me when I asked if he ate hamburgers?) and drinks about 30 gallons of ….yes- Water a day!

A blessing is: a volunteer who loves sharing smiles!
Diane Rockhill shares Dillon with the children and their families.

Volunteer Sherry Harris Hardy helps with making special moments.
Sharing her love for horses and SIr Snickers!

Just as we were getting ready to load JJ into his trailer a very upset woman asked if her elderly father could meet and pet our “Gentle Giant”. They had missed the presentation at the library and were very disappointed. Volunteer Diane stepped up to the job..parking lot pets and Smiles!

“Hey Snicks, we sure did have a nice time in the city today but there’s no place like home. Race ya back to the barn”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A special thank you to Kris Hendrix for our other website that she has so kindly put together for Step Up Into T.L.C.    I love her photos.  (copy and paste website)

http://stepupintotlc123.multiply.com/photos/album/34