KENS 5 News Visits "The Mission" Skilled Nursing Center
"21st Century Long-term Care ... Not your Grandmother's Nursing Home." See the full story here.
Air Force Village Volunteer Tax Preparers
Win Texas-wide Award
Pictured from left to right: Lt Col John Merryman, Maj Gen Gary Alkire, Lt Col Ed Orbock, Lt Col Keith Cole, Maj Wayne Roberts, CW4 Hank Karpf, Col Jerry Eichhorn, and Mrs. Wendy Curtis. Not pictured: Col Jim Councill, Maj Hal Elliott, Col Rufus Johnston, Mrs. Katherine Rajczi, and Mrs. JoAnn Richardson.
Appreciation, depreciation, capital gains, cost basis - all terms that would set most persons' heads to spinning - Not so for this trusted group of volunteers of the Air Force Village, AARP Tax-Aide Program. For more years than anyone recalls, this volunteer group of tax preparers has served its resident communities along with the staff who serve them. Made up of formerly active professionals, this team of now retired experts unravel one of life's most complex problems - annual income taxes - for approximately 250 people between both AFV campuses. These sharp witted volunteers all serve through the AARP Tax-Aide Program.
Their efforts were awarded this week with the announcement from LeadingAge Texas (formerly Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) they were selected as winners within their annual awards program in the category of Volunteer Achievement Award for a Group Within an Organization.
All day Mondays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings throughout late winter and early spring, the Tax-Aide Team is busy sorting through shoe boxes and other containers to help their "clients" piece together the past year's income and expenses. In addition, they assist with out-of-cycle returns throughout the year. About two thirds of those whom they serve are resident widows and about 10% are employees. Additionally, this year some AFV volunteers will assist at other Tax-Aide locations in San Antonio.
Willing, able, and ready, this team of volunteers unravels the mysteries of the Internal Revenue Service to ensure fellow Air Force Village residents and staff members greet the 15th day of April with a smile. Congratulations to the 2011 team!
Commander of Central Command in Southwest Asia
Comes "Home" to Air Force Village
More than 100 Air Force Village residents and dignitaries gathered at Air Force Village II on January 20, 2012, to hear Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein, Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia, discuss events in Afghanistan.
Guests were treated to a video of interviews with troops in the field and to Lt Gen Goldfein’s informative briefing on news from the war zone. He reassured the crowd that the troops are bravely fighting to preserve our freedom – just as previous generations have performed their patriotic duty throughout history.
Lt Gen Goldfein, son of AFV residents Colonel William “Goldie” Goldfein and his wife, Mary, considers San Antonio home. The general’s wife, Dawn, and family live here while he is in the Middle East developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia.
His confidence in our military stems from a lifelong path of service and the legacy of a proud military dynasty. His grandfather, Joe Goldfein, served his country as a bosun’s mate 1st class in World War I; followed by his son Goldie who served in WWII; followed by Goldie’s sons, Lt Gen Goldfein, Major General (Ret) Steve Goldfein and Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Mike Goldfein. Today, Lt Gen Goldfein’s daughter, 2nd Lieutenant Danielle Fleming is embarking on her Air Force career, and his nephew, Hunter Soward, is an AFJROTC Cadet.
The respected general was welcomed and embraced by the Village as an inspirational leader and decorated command pilot who has logged more than 4,100 flight hours. When asked his impressions of Air Force Village, Lt Gen Goldfein pointed out that he and his wife have joined the Insignia Club and plan to retire here in the future. “I’m glad my parents chose this retirement community and I’m recruiting others to move here. It is always a pleasure for me to come back and in some small way honor the heroes who live at Air Force Village,” he said.
WWII WASP Dorothy Lucas
Attends Premiere of Red Tails
Everywhere you go in San Antonio, you’re likely to bump into a contingent of Air Force Village residents – even at movie premieres! On January 12, Dorothy Lucas was among nine AFV residents who attended the San Antonio Premiere of Red Tails at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Mrs. Lucas was one of the more than 25,000 young women who applied to serve their country as pilots in the WASP program in 1943 – and one of only 1,830 accepted and 1,074 to graduate!
It was appropriate that this pioneering AFV resident attend the premiere of Red Tails, which chronicles the endeavors of a highly decorated unit of The Tuskegee Airmen (the 332nd Fighter Group) during WWII. In this photo at the premiere, Mrs. Lucas visits with leading man, Nate Parker, who played Captain Marty “Easy” Julian.
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With the launching of the 2012 New Year, Air Force Village is celebrating a launch, too. In January 2012, the new www.afvillages.org website goes live. It's fresh, filled with helpful information, loaded with beautiful photos ... and easy to navigate.
Want a glimpse at the active AFV lifestyle? Check out the irresistible dining options, extraordinary services and amenities. Find out how the focus on wellness helps residents stay healthy, fit and active well beyond average life expectancy.
How about residential options? Read the "Independent Living Communities" section and you'll discover many choices to fit every lifestyle. At Air Force Village I, view the new Hill Residences - chic urban living that offers every imaginable amenity. And see the Mid-Rise and High-Rise Apartments with expansive views. At Air Force Village II, check out the photos of the new Gardens Ranch Homes and you won't believe you can have all this in a retirement community. For sophisticated apartment living, see the spectacular views from the lovely Tower Apartments. If you prefer a private residence in a friendly neighborhood with mature landscaping, explore the Cottages in The Lakes and The Oaks.
Air Force Village offers residents peace of mind in knowing that their health care needs are assured. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), AFV provides on-site wellness clinics, state-of-the-art fitness centers, assisted living, home care, quality health care and rehabilitation in modern, innovative facilities, hospice care and world renowned memory care. Read all about it under "Health Care."
Find out more about the charitable arm of Air Force Village - the mission that sets us apart. Gifts to the Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation enhance life for our widows/widowers who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in need of help in their retirement years.
And once you realize that Air Force Village may be the community that answers all of your criteria for the perfect place to retire, check out "Become a Resident" and find out the particulars. For a shortcut, give us a call at our toll-free number: (800) 724-5771.
Also on our new website, you can read up on our credentials - and we think you'll find them impressive. Find answers to your questions and discover that Air Force Village offers everything you want in a retirement community.
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AFV Book: "Communities With Spirit"
"New book "Communities with Spirit" highlights stories of San Antonio Veterans."
-WOAI Channel 4 San Antonio News, Nov 2010
Would you like to order the "Communities With Spirit" Book? Call (210) 568-3204! |
