INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:56 amThere were NO published obituaries today! TBTG!
Information Regarding CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon!
Dear Fellow CPD AZ Retirees,
As all of you know, our last luncheon was canceled at the last minute because Casino Arizona decided to close the Eagle Buffet on Wednesday. As a result of that I put questions out to the entire group asking for input and what they wanted to do. We do not have any alternate venue. The few of our group that responded most indicated they wanted to continue the luncheon at the same place on the third Thursday of the month.
As a result of that, I have planned to continue our group on the third Thursday of each month. Our upcoming monthly luncheon this month is on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the EAGLE BUFFET IN CASINO ARIZONA, 524 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, right off the 101 & 202 at McKellips. The buffet does not open until 11:00 AM. We will check-in at 11:00 AM. Stay in the right line, and please identify yourself that you are with the CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon group. When you pay, the cost of the luncheon is now $25.00, which includes all you can eat, beverage, dessert, tax, and tip. Laura Peterson, the food service manager, is our contact person. She is doing a wonderful job to accommodate our group. They will try to get us through the line and get us seated quickly. We will be in the rear room if it is available. We will be trying to do the luncheons on THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. For further information please contact me, Brian DuFour, at 623-521-6146 or bdu4@aol.com.
Because of a long-term commitment, I have a conflict on Thursday and may or may not be able to attend the luncheon. I live in the N/W valley, and it is about a 47 mile trip for me to get to the present location. Some West Valley members of our group indicated we could meet on another day someplace in the West or Northwest Valley to accommodate those living out west. That is a great suggestion, and I would welcome any ideas as to where we could meet. Please let me know.
Sincerely,
Brian DuFour, USN (Ret.)
Chicago PD Retired in AZ
bdu4@aol.com
AND…reminder…
5 Dec. 1st District Sneaker Ball Holiday Gala!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
5 Dec. 2023 The 6th District Holiday and Retirement Party!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
6 Dec. 2023 003rd District Retirement Holiday Party!
Flyer attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 26, 2023.
Always Remembered!
James S. Corcoran. . . . . . . . . 1930
Michael R. Flisk. . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Thank You First Responders!
No words seem adequate to express the admiration and gratitude for the brave men and women who run towards danger to selflessly save others...
Thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Let’s continue to take care of one another because...
We Are All in This Together!
From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 27, 2023.
Always Remembered!
Peter Mellody. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1924
James H. Carroll. . . . . . . . . . . 1925
Oliver J. Singleton. . . . . . . . . 1969
MEETING NOTICE!
The Hellenic American Police Association (HAPA) is a not-for[1]profit police ethnic association, recognized by the CPD as a police ethnic association. The HAPA was founded by Elias Voulgaris (Chicago PD) to represent law enforcement officers of Hellenic heritage, including Greek Cypriots. The goal of the HAPA is to gather all who are of Hellenic heritage in order to maintain our proud careers, rich and proud heritage, culture, traditions, and Greek Cypriot upbringing, as well as our Greek Orthodox faith, while celebrating each other’s fellowship. We are one of four such associations; the others being the St. Paul’s Society of the NYPD, the Metropolitan Police Service Greek & Cypriot Association (MPS GCA) of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, and the Hellenic Police Association of the Victoria, Australia Police with whom we maintain brotherly ties. All law enforcement officers, active or retired from any law enforcement agency or department are invited and welcome to join the Hellenic American Police Association. General Membership Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 1930 hrs. at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave. For further information, contact Cmndr. Elias Voulgaris (Retired) at (312) 480-8612 or voulgariselias@gmail. com. In addition, our Chaplain, Fr. Chrysanthos “Chris” Kerkeres of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church is also a volunteer CPD Chaplain ministering to the spiritual needs of members who are of Greek or Eastern Orthodox faith. He can be reached at 708-243-4559.
ARE YOU AWARE?
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in honoring the more than 11 million family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers for their dedication, selflessness, and strength in the fight against the disease.
OFFICER WELLNESS!
You can find out when and where EAP/ PCD No Cop Outs/AA Meetings and Support Group Meetings are happening in the Cordico Wellness App. You can also learn about upcoming Department sponsored wellness events by clicking the “Department” tab on home screen. The wellness app can also assist you with maintaining the four pillars of physical health: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Stress Management. The Sleep Toolkit provides sleep optimization strategies and sleep sounds to help improve your sleep quality and duration. The Nutrition Toolkit describes key nutrition skills for health maintenance and provides helpful restaurant guides, meal delivery services and healthy snack options. The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides workout videos designed to maximize functional performance as a police officer including injury prevention, flexibility and stability, cardio endurance and strength training. The Mindfulness Toolkit offers mindfulness exercises and guided meditations. The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides on demand Yoga For First Responders® videos.
https://www.cordico.com/officer-wellness-app/
Information Regarding CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon!
Dear Fellow CPD AZ Retirees,
As all of you know, our last luncheon was canceled at the last minute because Casino Arizona decided to close the Eagle Buffet on Wednesday. As a result of that I put questions out to the entire group asking for input and what they wanted to do. We do not have any alternate venue. The few of our group that responded most indicated they wanted to continue the luncheon at the same place on the third Thursday of the month.
As a result of that, I have planned to continue our group on the third Thursday of each month. Our upcoming monthly luncheon this month is on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the EAGLE BUFFET IN CASINO ARIZONA, 524 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, right off the 101 & 202 at McKellips. The buffet does not open until 11:00 AM. We will check-in at 11:00 AM. Stay in the right line, and please identify yourself that you are with the CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon group. When you pay, the cost of the luncheon is now $25.00, which includes all you can eat, beverage, dessert, tax, and tip. Laura Peterson, the food service manager, is our contact person. She is doing a wonderful job to accommodate our group. They will try to get us through the line and get us seated quickly. We will be in the rear room if it is available. We will be trying to do the luncheons on THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. For further information please contact me, Brian DuFour, at 623-521-6146 or bdu4@aol.com.
Because of a long-term commitment, I have a conflict on Thursday and may or may not be able to attend the luncheon. I live in the N/W valley, and it is about a 47 mile trip for me to get to the present location. Some West Valley members of our group indicated we could meet on another day someplace in the West or Northwest Valley to accommodate those living out west. That is a great suggestion, and I would welcome any ideas as to where we could meet. Please let me know.
Sincerely,
Brian DuFour, USN (Ret.)
Chicago PD Retired in AZ
bdu4@aol.com
AND…reminder…
5 Dec. 1st District Sneaker Ball Holiday Gala!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
5 Dec. 2023 The 6th District Holiday and Retirement Party!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
6 Dec. 2023 003rd District Retirement Holiday Party!
Flyer attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 26, 2023.
Always Remembered!
James S. Corcoran. . . . . . . . . 1930
Michael R. Flisk. . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Thank You First Responders!
No words seem adequate to express the admiration and gratitude for the brave men and women who run towards danger to selflessly save others...
Thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Let’s continue to take care of one another because...
We Are All in This Together!
From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 27, 2023.
Always Remembered!
Peter Mellody. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1924
James H. Carroll. . . . . . . . . . . 1925
Oliver J. Singleton. . . . . . . . . 1969
MEETING NOTICE!
The Hellenic American Police Association (HAPA) is a not-for[1]profit police ethnic association, recognized by the CPD as a police ethnic association. The HAPA was founded by Elias Voulgaris (Chicago PD) to represent law enforcement officers of Hellenic heritage, including Greek Cypriots. The goal of the HAPA is to gather all who are of Hellenic heritage in order to maintain our proud careers, rich and proud heritage, culture, traditions, and Greek Cypriot upbringing, as well as our Greek Orthodox faith, while celebrating each other’s fellowship. We are one of four such associations; the others being the St. Paul’s Society of the NYPD, the Metropolitan Police Service Greek & Cypriot Association (MPS GCA) of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, and the Hellenic Police Association of the Victoria, Australia Police with whom we maintain brotherly ties. All law enforcement officers, active or retired from any law enforcement agency or department are invited and welcome to join the Hellenic American Police Association. General Membership Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 1930 hrs. at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave. For further information, contact Cmndr. Elias Voulgaris (Retired) at (312) 480-8612 or voulgariselias@gmail. com. In addition, our Chaplain, Fr. Chrysanthos “Chris” Kerkeres of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church is also a volunteer CPD Chaplain ministering to the spiritual needs of members who are of Greek or Eastern Orthodox faith. He can be reached at 708-243-4559.
ARE YOU AWARE?
Alzheimer.png
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in honoring the more than 11 million family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers for their dedication, selflessness, and strength in the fight against the disease.
OFFICER WELLNESS!
You can find out when and where EAP/ PCD No Cop Outs/AA Meetings and Support Group Meetings are happening in the Cordico Wellness App. You can also learn about upcoming Department sponsored wellness events by clicking the “Department” tab on home screen. The wellness app can also assist you with maintaining the four pillars of physical health: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Stress Management. The Sleep Toolkit provides sleep optimization strategies and sleep sounds to help improve your sleep quality and duration. The Nutrition Toolkit describes key nutrition skills for health maintenance and provides helpful restaurant guides, meal delivery services and healthy snack options. The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides workout videos designed to maximize functional performance as a police officer including injury prevention, flexibility and stability, cardio endurance and strength training. The Mindfulness Toolkit offers mindfulness exercises and guided meditations. The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides on demand Yoga For First Responders® videos.
https://www.cordico.com/officer-wellness-app/