Meditation quiets the mind, body and soul. Research has shown that a daily meditation practice repairs the brain. Most diseases and brain problems are caused by stress. When one is stressed the sleep pattern is interrupted. If the body does not get adequate rest and relaxation things begin to go awry. The brain, heart, lungs…
Features, May 2015
Sun Lakers donate over $1000 for rare childhood lung disease
In November 2013, Harrison Steiner (eight), grandson of Penny and Ron Petersen, was admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and diagnosed with viral pneumonia. He had contracted a virus called adenovirus which developed into Bronchiolitis Obliterans (OB), a rare lung disease. OB causes the tiny airways, bronchioles, to become inflamed and the inflammation becomes scar tissue…
Generals, May 2015
State Parties
Nebraska The Nebraska state dinner committee was proud to be able to issue a check in the amount of $15,000 to the TeamMates Mentoring Program sponsored by Tom Osborne, former University of Nebraska football coach. The proceeds came from the private Meet and Greet party with Osborne hosted by Norm Riffel and Ed Schoening at…
Generals, May 2015
Coming in July
Laughter and suspense is the common thread of three shows in one including The Bickerson’s; On a Country Road, suspense thriller; and the classic Jack Benny program, Your Money or your Life. Complete with sounds effects and original 1940s scripts, entertainment will be had by all! Keep these dates in mind and on your calendar.
Sports, May 2015
What’s better than a hole-n-one?
Ed Anglo According to Fred Rusch of Sun Lakes, the second hole-in-one tops them all. He became the recipient of a fine framed plaque with his score card and ball mounted in it. Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Rick Howell presented it to Fred on April 7. Rusch shot an outstanding round on March 30.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Issues for Hearing Loss: A discussion
Regina Milgroom Our last meeting of the season will be a rap session where we discuss issues of hearing loss that are important to us and our loved ones. Bring your questions, concerns, successes, failures, sources of frustration, strategies that have worked. We will share our experiences with each other and will surely learn that…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Water aerobics in Cottonwood
Karen Hall Beginning Monday, May 4, our water aerobics class at the Cottonwood Pool will begin our summer hours. The summer hours will be 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday class remaining at 8:00 a.m. until further notice. Do not hesitate to stop by the pool to see what our classes are all about.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Zumba with Mary
Mary Tyree Well here we are starting the last month before our summer break. My last class will be Saturday, May 30. Time is slipping by so take this opportunity to make May a healthy month and join my Zumba® Fitness workout. Zumba® is your ticket for the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Wet and Wild Water Aerobics news
Marti Scott In addition to standard benefits of any exercise, the water supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. There is also less stress on the joints when stretching so you will get greater range of motion. Water exercise can also prevent over heating since the water continuously cools the…
Features, May 2015
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane I recently came back from an Honor Fight to Washington D. C. with veterans of WWI. The average age is 92 or 93. What is Honor Flight? All WWII veterans are given a free trip from 133 hubs throughout the United States, two of which are in Arizona – Tucson and Phoenix, to…