Tag Archive for health

2 Your Health: Understanding a breast cancer diagnosis

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…

Fit and Fun Group

Susan Reynhout Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle! We share what works and what doesn’t. Receive information about health issues we all face. We are taking charge of our own health, lives and attitudes together. It works because we are a great support for one…

Nov. 3 program addresses caregivers during the holidays

Finding joy and meaning while caring for an individual with dementia is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Learn tips and tools from DementiaWise and the Alzheimer’s Association at a free workshop on November 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Facilitator Mark Young, MPA, has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for…

Water Aerobics at Cottonwood

Karen Hall The weather here is slowly changing. Some of us Water Belles/Water Buoys do come to the pool around 6:00 a.m. just to get more exercise and the sun hasn’t totally come up yet! We still will be having our Monday through Friday class time from 7:00-8:00 a.m. For any additional information regarding our…

Medicare update workshop at SLUMC – October 11

Understanding Medicare and its ongoing changes is a challenge! Plan to attend this informative workshop on Tuesday, October 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The presenter will be Shelly Winson with True Choice Benefits. This workshop is being sponsored by Christine Lobdell Raney of Edward…

Sun Lakes Country Club

Mark your calendar for upcoming October events Health and Wellness Fair Date: Friday, October 7 Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Navajo Room Cost: Free Join us in the Navajo Room for a Health and Wellness Fair! Come get free flu and pneumonia shots from the Pharmacy at Safeway before the flu season hits – ADVANCED…

Zumba with Mary

Join these ladies for a great workout!

Mary Tyree Hi, everyone. Fall is here and the holidays are just around the corner so come and let me help you begin the process for a healthier and more vibrant you. What is Zumba®? Pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories…

Why practice Qigong?

Kim Kubsch Because Qigong is a form of disease prevention, and it stimulates the relaxation response to promote healing and strengthens the immune system. It maximizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Research by respected medical organizations has helped to merge conventional medicine with this ancient healing modality to improve the quality of health and…

Healing with therapeutic essential oils

We are setting aside the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. to informally meet and share. The next meeting is on Wednesday, October 5. For the October meeting Shelley will share oils recommended for seasonal changes. Many people get flu­like symptoms, allergies, runny noses and colds when the temperature changes. You will have…