Sue Schwartz Bethany Garrity of the National Institute of Fitness Sports (NIFS) shared her expertise and passion in helping active living communities create places that improve lives. She helped us understand how exercise principles of functional fitness combined with functional facility design help CWPV homeowners achieve energizing, complete and balanced solutions in wellness. NIFS’ pitch…
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Sports, March 2017
Get Up ‘n Go – Pedal Power: See Sun Lakes area by bike
Lee Evans Please join us for a series of relaxed, twice weekly bicycle rides exploring Sun Lake’s network of roads and perhaps some neighboring ones. These hour and a half to two hour tours launch from the flag pole at the Cottonwood Clubhouse every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., returning by 3:30 p.m.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Welcome Ila Mackerman new Cottonwood Aerobics instructor
Actually, Ila is not new to the area. She has been teaching all types of exercise classes here in Sun Lakes for many years. We are very lucky to have her back here at Cottonwood. So join her on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the San Tan Ballroom for cardio, strength and ab…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Tai Chi – Qigong in motion
Kim Kubsch Moving the body while breathing and taking the time to be quietly in full focus for ourselves will contribute towards all levels of healing. We can then access the calm focused energy that makes every day a great day. With our easy and gentle modified Tai Chi-Qigong flowing movements, your muscles remain relaxed,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Fit and Fun Group news
Susan Reynhout Are you really taking care of yourself? Would you like to be living a healthier lifestyle? Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle! We share what works and what doesn’t. Gain knowledge regarding what really matters in living a healthy life. We are taking…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Zumba with Mary
Calling all Leprechauns. March is here, and it’s time to celebrate the wearing of the green! Let’s start the party and get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. WooHoo! Zumba® is your ticket for the most awesome workout ever. Move to great music with great people and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Yoga with the support of a chair
Robert and Kary Sinkule Come join our yoga class on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in Cottonwood Room A-6 to focus on strength and balance with the support of the chair. The class is 45 minutes and the cost is $5. In this class, we specifically work on strength, flexibility and balance so that we are…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Yoga – Vinyasa style
Sheila Axtman It’s February, a great month to celebrate the things that make you feel good: the people you love, chocolate, and yoga. Practicing yoga releases endorphins in your brain. You feel relaxed and happy. Vinyasa yoga also improves proprioception, strengthens and stretches your muscles and you become more flexible. It helps you feel and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Tai Chi for better balance
Kim Kubsch Life is a balancing act. As we age, good balance becomes the key to preventing falls, fractures and their disastrous consequences. What can you do to avoid falling? Try Tai Chi! Featuring slow flowing movements, studies show those who practice Tai Chi weekly can reduce their risk of falling by 47.5%. My classes…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Energy Yoga class schedule for February
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor No cost; donations are accepted If you have questions, call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email [email protected]. Peggy Mottel is the contact person when I am…