Tag: health

Medicare, Medicaid information now available

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 the following: 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…

Healing with Essential Oils

The first Wednesday of the month is March 1 and time for sharing your experiences with the Young Living Essential Oils from 1:00-2:00 p.m. For the March gathering, we will be making roll-on vials with oils for memory. As we age, we all could use help in keeping our brains sharp. When we are under…

Zumba with Mary

Calling all Leprechauns. 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.…

Yoga with the support of a chair

Yoga with the support of a chair

Robert and Kary Sinkule Come join our yoga class on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in Cottonwood Room A-6 to focus on strength and balance with the support of the chair. The class is 45 minutes and the cost is $5. In this class, we specifically work on strength, flexibility and balance so that we are…

Yoga – Vinyasa style

Students of Vinyasa yoga

Sheila Axtman It’s February, a great month to celebrate the things that make you feel good: the people you love, chocolate, and yoga. Practicing yoga releases endorphins in your brain. You feel relaxed and happy. Vinyasa yoga also improves proprioception, strengthens and stretches your muscles and you become more flexible. It helps you feel and…

Tai Chi for better balance

Tai Chi by Kim

Kim Kubsch Life is a balancing act. As we age, good balance becomes the key to preventing falls, fractures and their disastrous consequences. What can you do to avoid falling? Try Tai Chi! Featuring slow flowing movements, studies show those who practice Tai Chi weekly can reduce their risk of falling by 47.5%. My classes…

Energy Yoga class schedule for February

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor No cost; donations are accepted If you have questions, call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email annieosha@gmail.com. Peggy Mottel is the contact person when I am…

Zumba with Mary

Join these ladies for a Zumba workout!

Mary Tyree Wow, how time flies—Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to come and let me help you begin the process of a healthier and more vibrant you. Oh, your Valentine is welcome to come workout as well. What is Zumba®? Pretty much the most popular and awesome workout ever. Move to…

Reiki is a language of love

Catharina Cupples Ahhhhhh February, the month for Love: Roses. Chocolates. Will-You-Be-My-Valentine. Romantic movies. Cozy dinners. How many ways can we think of for expressing love for one another? We know love feels both invigorating and soothing. Love comforts. Love heals. Love fills. Love accepts. Through love we are blessed in thousands of ways—both little and…