Category: Clubs & Classes

How Tai Chi helps conquer fear of falling as we age

Take a Tai Chi class with Kim!

Residents who are 55 plus in Parker, Arizona have been taking Tai Chi classes to help conquer their fear of falling. The benefits of this slow, gentle, flowing exercise were cited in a Wall Street Journal article dated May 24, 2016. The article shares how researchers explored the power of exercise to help seniors overcome apprehension…

Speaking of art…

Susan Plouzek Wow! It’s the heat of summer! Yet at Desert Artists’ Club it’s nice and cool. It’s interesting and satisfying to see the current work that each artist is creating. Some are painting beautiful watercolors, gouache, inks, acrylics and oils. Some artists are drawing wonderful portraits of people or pets, using pastels, colored pencils…

Cheers Singles Club hosts a wine tasting

Cheers members relax and enjoy wine tasting! Photo courtesy of Dottie Meade.

Ron Leimer, Publicity Each month during the year a Cheers member hosts a wine tasting event. This photo was taken at Dottie Meade and Gaylord Lind’s lovely home. This is always a popular event for our members so sign up early to make sure you aren’t left out. Members bring an appetizer to start the…

Line Dancing with Judee

A few classes in June were cancelled because my husband had a hip replacement. New procedures make this surgery amazing with a speedy recovery. I’ve had several dancers with hip or knee replacements and other medical issues. When line dancing helps dancers forget their physical pain, it’s such good feeling for all involved. Line dancing…

Play it safe when hiking in the heat

Hikers enjoying view atop tent rocks in New Mexico.

Roberta Arpan Hiking in the heat comes with very specific challenges. To help ensure a safe hike this summer, think SHADE: Selection, Hydration, Avoid, Dress and Educate. Selection: When the temperature soars, select your hike carefully. Drive to a higher altitude where it will be cooler and more likely to be shaded by trees. Choose…

Democratic Club meets July 11

July meeting: Monday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. Guest speaker: Amina Kruck Amina Kruck is the Vice President of Advocacy at Arizona Bridge for Independent Living. Amina creates programs to empower individuals with disabilities to address barriers to consumer choice, equal rights…