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Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Zumba with Mary
Are you ready to Zumba® again? I am so ready! Join me as I start my fifth season of Zumba® with Mary in Sun Lakes on Tuesday, September 13. What better place to welcome your friends back and make new ones? Zumba® is a Latin inspired fitness program that incorporates all your favorite music and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Water Aerobics
Karen Hall It is monsoon time here in the Valley and even when our class begins, temperature is definitely hot! Just a reminder, the Monday through Friday class time is 7:00-8:00 a.m. Saturday morning classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Come join us and check us out as to what our water aerobic exercises are all…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Tips for a successful hike
Roberta Arpan Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word hiking? Hill walking was shortened to hiking in the mid-1800s when people began to take long walks for pleasure and trekking from place to place was no longer associated with poverty or vagrancy. Hiking was further popularized after World War I when the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Energy Yoga September 2016 class schedule
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 6. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor. There is no cost – donations are accepted.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Water Aerobics at Cottonwood
Karen Hall It is definitely that time of year that the Water Belles/Water Buoys water aerobic classes are having very warm temperatures, both the pool temperature and the outdoor air. Today’s temperature when I went to pool at 6:00 a.m. was already 80 degrees. Just a reminder, our Monday through Friday class time is 7:00-8:00…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Why Tai Chi and Qigong?
Kim Kubsch Why is Tai Chi and Qigong (easy and gentle) a good fit for older adults? Because Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that brings together a nice fusion of low-impact exercise and slow-paced martial arts movements. There is a steady flow with each posture moving into the next, so there is no…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Energy yoga class schedule
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. No classes from August 18-September 5 Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 7 Where: SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room on the third floor; no cost,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Wet and Wild Water Aerobics
Health benefits of water-based exercise — people report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain. Water-based exercise and chronic illness — people with rheumatoid arthritis have more health improvements after participating in hydrotherapy than with other…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
How Tai Chi helps conquer fear of falling as we age
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…