Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday of the…
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March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Essential Oils & Natural Wellness Club
Gail Edom Come learn how to use essential oils for cleaning, calming, sleep, more energy, better digestion, and more! We are grateful to share benefits and uses for you and even your pets! We have fun learning from each other and sharing our solutions to support health, mood, vitality, sleep, etc. Come sample some essential…
Generals, March 2026
What Is Medical Therapeutic Massage?
Medical Therapeutic Massage is a focused, evidence-informed approach to soft-tissue care designed to help people reduce pain, improve mobility, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Unlike general relaxation massage, this work is tailored to specific medical concerns, functional limitations, and recovery needs. It blends clinical reasoning with gentle, targeted techniques that respect the body’s…
Generals, March 2026
Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings at Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings will be given at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23620 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, on Monday, March 16 (an appointment is required). Eleven Cardiovascular and Abdominal Screenings are only $200. These include: Heart Ultrasound, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke Screening (Carotid Artery Ultrasound), Thyroid Ultrasound, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and Ultrasound of the…
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday of the…
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from Chair Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Tabata, and Functional Fitness. Julie currently teaches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels.…
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
Happy New Year! Are You Ready to Reset and Recharge You?
Elise Ratliff Join us for Restorative Yoga classes with Elise. What is restorative yoga? It is a gentle, calming practice designed to relax the body and mind. It involves holding a series of passive poses for extended periods, often supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks. The focus is on deep relaxation rather…
October 2025, Features
Why Hands? Why Feet? What Is Reflexology?
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Fitness Center The human body is self-sustaining, intricate, and amazing. The hands and feet are the sensory organs of the body. The fingers sense a myriad of stimuli such as heat, cold, heavy, light, and pressure to squeeze or release, to name just a few. Movements of the feet stimulate the entire…
Religion, September 2025
Attaining Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health
Mark Wenz “Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit.” —B.K.S. Iyengar According to many thinkers and scholars, one’s spiritual health is closely aligned with one’s mental and physical health. I will provide an overview of scholarly thinking on this topic below. The psychology of religion emerged as an academic…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…