Tag: health

Energy yoga class schedule for March

  Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at SunBird Golf Resort in the Navajo Room which is on the third floor. Morning classes are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Afternoon classes are held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be…

Good health: Great blessing

  Rina Cupples Your northern relatives probably don’t want to hear about our 80-degree weather. My brother in Connecticut, experiencing freezing temperatures and bouts of snow, certainly doesn’t. It’s spring here in the Valley. And I’m counting my blessings! Another great blessing is maintaining good health. You’ve heard plenty about including, continuing or even ramping…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

  Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…

Zumba with Mary

  Mary Tyree March is here, and it’s time to celebrate the wearing of the green! Let’s start the party and get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. Woohoo! Zumba® is your ticket for the most awesome workout ever. Move to great music with great people and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it.…

Sun Lakes HLAA Chapter to meet March 8

  Regina Milgroom The Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America presents a program of interest to many concerning Looping our Communities. We have much to learn from Thomas Kaufmann, Founder and CEO, OTOJOY, who resides in Santa Barbara, CA. The hearing loop provides accessibility for those of us with severe hearing…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

  Sheila Axtman A couple of weeks ago after class, one of my students told me that she had felt too tired to come to class but came anyway. After class, she felt invigorated and energized, no longer tired. If you practice yoga, this has probably happened to you also. One of the many benefits…

Essential Oils and the 50+ community

  JoAnne Gaudioso “I’m 71, and it’s much too late in my life for me to think about using essential oils.” Those were my words four years ago when my daughter-in-law suggested I try some essential oils for immune support. A three-time cancer survivor, my immune system had been greatly compromised. I was constantly getting…

Chair Yoga time change

  Noell Hyman New time! The Wednesday Chair Yoga class has been moved from 10:00 a.m. to noon. What should you expect from Chair Yoga, and who exactly would benefit from it? This class is great for anyone with injuries or illnesses that prevent you from many active forms of exercise, or anyone who has…

Exercise is the fountain of youth

  Lesly Holness Exercise is one of the most important pieces of any healthy lifestyle. Looking for the fountain of youth? Look no further. This class has all you need, and it’s actually fun too! Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and improves heart and lung function, and it can also reduce your risk of major…

Move your chi to enhance longevity

  Kim Kubsch What is Chi and why do you need to MOVE it? Chi is the life force or energy that moves your circulation, warms your body and supplies your organs with oxygen rich blood. Moving your chi circulates more oxygen to the tissues and nourishes the joints, making you feel more vibrant and…