Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services will offer a complimentary workshop called “Managing Stress During the Holidays” at the church’s Education Building on November 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. “Stress can lessen holiday enjoyment and hurt your health,” said Deb Ralston, LPC and staff counselor for Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services. “Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking…
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Generals, November 2016
Free health fair clinic Nov. 12
Where: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 East Riggs Road When: Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-noon Have the following health items checked: Eyesight screening by Lions Vision Center Hearing tests by Zounds Hearing Aids Flu shots to be administered by S.L. Walgreens Drug* Dermatologist by Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Mental health information…
Generals, November 2016
The Perfect Place – a social destination for seniors
Hospice of the Valley recently held a seminar concerning dementia at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Volunteers from Perfect Place were there as were members of the congregation and other residents of Sun Lakes. The participants came away enlightened, enthusiastic and appreciative of the information they were given. Perfect Place volunteers receive training periodically…
Generals, November 2016
SLUMC to host Palliative Care event
Banner Home Care and Hospice are hosting a free Palliative Presentation with Dr. Donato Dumlao, M.D. of Palliative Care with M.D. Anderson Cancer and Research and Raianne Melton-Hodges, RN, BSN, CHPN. Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of…
Generals, November 2016
Caregiving at the holidays program at SLUMC
Finding joy and meaning while caring for an individual with dementia is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Learn tips and tools from DementiaWise and the Alzheimer’s Association at a free workshop on November 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Facilitator Mark Young, MPA, has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for…
Religion, October 2016
Surviving the holidays
Pastor Jean Newall The holidays are a busy time of year – a time full of anticipation and excitement, a time of endless shopping and cooking, a time of gathering with friends and family! Although, it may seem that everyone is full of holiday spirit, the truth of the matter is that for some, the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Grief classes offered at SLUMC
When a loved one dies, life is never the same for those left behind. Beginning on Wednesday, September 7, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer GriefShare, a non-denominational seminar and support group designed to assist those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. John McCollum, who completed the GriefShare program in…
Religion, September 2016
Learn how to ring hand bells
Lyn Munn Come to the fellowship hall of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Saturday morning, October 22, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and learn how to ring hand bells. “Back to Bells,” a free class, is being given by Libbie Randels, seen in the accompanying photo. She is a representative of the Handbell Musicians of…
Generals, September 2016
September flu clinic at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again be offering its popular flu shot clinic to the Sun Lakes community on September 29 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The clinic will be administered by Theresa Taylor, Walgreen’s Sun Lakes pharmacist and will be conducted in Room Four of the church’s Education Building. Walgreen’s accepts most insurances and will…
Front Page, June 2016
Join Tuesday Nights Together this summer
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host Tuesday Nights Together, a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important to our community. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m.…