The History of Banner Desert Medical Center
An interesting article entitled Banner Desert Medical Center appeared in The Villager, a weekly newsletter published by Friendship Village Tempe, on May 15, 2020. We thought that you all would enjoy reading the article written by Paul McCleary with contributions by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Brown. To view the article, click on the Banner Desert History tab on the left.
Future Meetings
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and social distancing, future meetings have been placed on hold. Once the situation stabilizes, we shall consider our options. We hope that you all stay healthy.
Last Meeting
The last meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was a Dinner Meeting with Spouses on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The format was similar to last year's event with Happy Hour at 5:00 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM. Dinner was catered by the same Italian Caterer. Polly Turner again graciously volunteered to host the event at her home in Mesa.
April 2019 Lunch Meeting
The latest meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at King's Fish House at 35 S. McClintock Drive in Tempe Marketplace. Thirty-four Vintage Docs attended with first-time attendees Dale Bowen and Arnie Calica. To view photos from the event, click on the "Apr 2019 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
Fall Dinner Meeting 2018 - Thursday, October 25, 2018
A Dinner Meeting that included spouses was held on Thursday, October 25, 2018. The 52 attendees enjoyed an Italian Buffet at the home of Polly Turner who graciously volunteered to host the event again. The buffet was catered by Aroma Culinary Catering and included appetizers, salad, two entrees and dessert. Thanks to all who attended and a special thanks to Polly Turner for opening up her home to us once more. To view photos from the event, click on the "Oct 2018 Dinner Meeting" tab on the left.
April 2018 Lunch Meeting
The latest meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Chompies Chandler on Frye Road. Twenty-three Vintage Docs attended and first-time attendees include Martin Rubin and Richard Jonas. To view photos from the event, click on the "Apr 2018 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
Fall Dinner Meeting 2017 - Tuesday, October 17, 2017
The Vintage Docs held a Dinner Meeting that included spouses on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. The event was attended by 49 Docs and spouses and was held at the home of Polly Turner where an Italian Buffet from DeFalco's Italian Deli was served. Thanks to all who attended and a special thanks to Polly Turner for opening up her home to us and arranging the meal and another special thanks to Mary Lou Erwin, Bonnie Warf and Pat Smith for their help before, during and after the dinner. To view photos from the event, click on the "Oct 2017 Dinner Meeting" tab on the left.
10th Anniversary Luncheon Meeting
The Vintage East Valley Docs celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a lunch meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Thirty-three Vintage Docs gathered at Chompies in Chandler to mark the date. To view photos from the event, click on the 10th Anniversary Lunch tab on the left.
October 2016 Luncheon Meeting
The latest meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was a luncheon held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Subway Room at Chompies Chandler. There were 22 Vintage Docs in attendance including three first-time attendees Heinz Elsner, Alan Rothbart and Louis Greco. A few photos from the event are admittedly of questionable quality but can be viewed by clicking on the "Oct 2016 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
February 2016 Luncheon Meeting
A meeting of the Vintage Docs took place on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Marcello's Pasta Grill located at 1701 East Warner Road in Tempe. There were 30 Vintage Docs attending. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking on the "Feb 2016 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
February 2015 Luncheon Meeting
A meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the Fine Gun Room at the Bass Pro Shop on Dobson Road in Mesa with 25 Vintage Docs attending. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking on the "Feb 2015 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
2014 Dinner Meeting
A meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held as a Dinner Meeting to include the spouses on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Z-tejas Restaurant in Chandler. Thanks to all 37 attendees. Photos from this event may be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2014 Dinner Meeting" tab on the left.
February 2014 Luncheon Meeting
A Lunch Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Fine Gun Room at the Bass Pro Shop located on Dobson Road just South of the Loop 202. Twenty-six vintage Docs gathered for lunch and a chance to maintain and renew old friendships. For photos from this event, click on the "Feb 2014 Lunch Meeting" tab on the left.
2013 Dinner Meeting
A meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held as a Dinner Meeting to include the spouses on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at FireRock Country Club in Fountain Hills. Thanks to all 42 of you who attended. Photos from the event may be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2013 Dinner Meeting" tab on the left.
2012 Dinner Meeting
A meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was held as a Dinner Meeting to include Spouses on Thursday, November 1, 2012. The meeting featured Dr. Bruce Merrill, a nationally known public opinion expert who presented an "Overview of Election 2012".
The Dinner Meeting was held at the Eagle Mountain Golf Club
Thanks to all 58 of you who attended. Photos from the event may be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2012 Dinner Meeting" tab on the left.
2012 Luncheon Meeting
The latest Luncheon Meeting was held on Friday, April 21, 2012 at Vincitorio's Restaurant in Tempe with 29 attendees enjoying good food and service as well as a fascinating presentation by Dean Rice, DVM.
2011 Dinner Meeting
An evening meeting of the Vintage East Valley Docs was a Dinner Meeting with the spouses held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Avalon Restaurant in Scottsdale. Thirty-six physicians and spouses were in attendance enjoying an evening of food and friendship. Photos from the event may be viewed by clicking on the "Apr 2011 Dinner Mtg" tab on the left.
Previous Meetings
A Luncheon Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Chompies Restaurant in Chandler with twenty-five physicians in attendance. Photos from that event can be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2011 Meeting" tab on the left.
A Luncheon Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in the Ocotillo Room of The Rosati Education Center at Banner Desert Medical Center. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking on the "Feb 2011 Meeting" tab on the left.
The meeting held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 was held in conjunction with the Physician Memorial Lecture at The Rosati Education Center of Banner Desert Hospital and featured a presentation by Daniel D. Van Hoff, M.D., F.A.C.P. from TGen. Photos from that event can be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2010 Meeting" tab on the left.
A Dinner Meeting with the spouses was held on October 26, 2010 at Avalon Restaurant in Scottsdale. Thirty-nine attendess enjoyed an evening of food and friendship. Photos from that event can be viewed by clicking on the "Oct 2010 Dinner Mtg" tab on the left.
Photos from the January 20, 2010 meeting and the Children's Hospital can be viewed by clicking on the "Jan 2010 Meeting" tab on the left.
Photos from the Dinner Meeting with the spouses on November 4, 2009 can be viewed by clicking on the "Nov 2009 Dinner Mtg" tab on the left.
Photos from the May 5, 2009 meeting can be viewed by clicking on the "May 2009 Meeting" tab on the left.
Photos from the meeting with the spouses on February 18, 2009 can be viewed by clicking on the "Feb 2009 Spouse Mtg" tab to the left.
Photos from the October 2008 Meeting can be viewed by clicking on the "Oct 2008 Meeting" tab to the left.
Photos from the May 2008 Meeting can be viewed by clicking the "May 2008 Meeting" tab to the left.
Photos from the February 2008 Meeting can be viewed by clicking the "Feb 2008 Meeting" tab to the left.
Photos from the November 2007 Meeting can be viewed by clicking the "Nov 2007 Meeting" tab to the left.
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