Kathleen Ismael Touch is a basic human need. Studies have shown that infants who receive minimal care and seldom experience touch in early months will experience emotional and behavioral impact.* This need for connection, touch, and attention follows us through our lives. Interaction keeps us thinking with a positive attitude and contributes to good health.…
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group embracing a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and self-care together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in Cottonwood Country Club Room A-7. The meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30…
Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church If you’re reading this article, that means that we made it through yet one more year. Hopefully, 2023 was a great year for you. I hope you had new experiences, made new memories, or learned something new this year. I also hope you are ready to go for…
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, Classroom 1, for a free presentation sponsored by the Cottonwood Recreation Department and the Sun Lakes Women’s Association. The speaker will be Marti Burton, BS CN, of Personalized Nutrition Concepts (602-980-5959), and the topic will be “Revitalize Your…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…
Join us on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, when we welcome Dr. Calla Begin-Nunez, Au.D. Dr. Begin-Nunez will present the important topic of “Healthy Aging and Hearing Loss.” She will explain how to recognize the consequences of hearing loss…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona…
If you suffer with an achy back, sore knees, and tight shoulders and hamstrings, you might consider taking a yoga class. A well-rounded Hatha Yoga class helps us move our joints safely and strengthen our muscles and bones. Many of the poses challenge our balance and help prevent falls and fractures that so many seniors…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…
The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Sun Lakes Posse building located at 9531 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. Visit www.sunlakesposse.org for more information and to make an appointment.