JoAnne Gaudioso With the holidays behind us, many of us start thinking about getting back to a healthy lifestyle. Many resolution lists include weight loss, a more deliberate exercise program, stopping bad habits, such as smoking, and improving your self-care routine. We make these resolutions to manage both our physical and mental health. essential…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2019
VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary
On December 2, volunteers helped at a Family Day Event for an Arizona Army National Guard unit that is preparing for deployment out of the country. Approximately 150 soldiers and their families enjoyed the outing at a Scottsdale park. Some soldiers received recognition awards, and the volunteers were introduced. While music played and food was…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Savvy Travelers Club to meet January 10
Join us January 10 at 6:30 p.m. – Saguaro Room, Cottonwood Country Club. Viking Cruises will be here in Sun Lakes to update us on their new itineraries and new ships that will be launching in the near future. Refreshments, door prizes and lots of brochures. Just look for the Savvy Traveler Suitcase on sidewalk…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Fun Lakers Club news
Carole Sinicki Welcome to 2019! We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. The Fun Lakers Club concluded 2018 with the holiday dinner/dance held in the San Tan Ballroom. The event was a sell-out, and everyone enjoyed the festivities, including an outstanding dinner menu and dancing provided by the Thaddeus Rose Band. Special…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Music Room (A-9) Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Dementia lecture series
A lecture/discussion on dementia care is held at the Sun Lakes Chapel House the first Wednesday of every month. Topics include information for caregivers, a discussion on how to talk to someone with dementia, proper nutrition and testing for dementia. SLUCC Member Care sponsors these informative meetings, and Brian Browne, President of Dementia Care…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Yoga – Vinyasa style
Sheila Axtman Happy New Year 2019. After all the holiday parties, visitors and traveling, it’s time to take some time for yourself. Vinyasa yoga is a great way to get back in shape, refocus and center yourself. Vinyasa yoga is moving through yoga poses (asana) linked together by a series of poses called Sun…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Motion in lotion
Judith Kuse Perhaps you’ve noticed that many publications, health news broadcasts, social media posts and caregivers advise physical activity as being vital to one’s long-term good health and well-being. It’s no coincidence. Instead, it’s sound practice based on a plethora of evidence. Indeed, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Reiki lead the way
Lois Valleau As we’re stepping into 2019, we might ask, What does it hold for us; for you? Now would be the time to reflect on that. What do you want to experience this year? What do you want to be different? What do you want more of? Less of? What do you really…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
DAR supports State Regents Project
In December, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a craft sale at Renaissance Retirement Community in support of the Arizona DAR State Regent’s Project. All crafts were created by Arizona DAR members. Every State Regent identifies a “project,” and every such project backs one of the three objectives of DAR: 1) historic…