Tag: health

Speaker of the Month Presentation January 13

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’s Fitness Classes

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…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

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…

Do Yoga with Margie at CWPV Fitness Center

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…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

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…

Red Cross Blood Drive September 30

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.

Ila’s Fall Schedule

Ila Mackerman Strength and Balance and Tai Chi classes will begin on Sept. 7. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The cost per class is $2. Come anytime. Classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center will also resume Sept. 7, on Mondays and…

Summer Fitness Classes

Ila MacKerman Strength and Balance classes will be going all summer long on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Southlake United Methodist Church. All participants can do this class easily, as we use chairs for some support. The cost is $2 per class. Core Express classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays…

Yoga for Strong Bones and Better Balance

Margie Parrish, Instructor As we age, our bones become more porous. Weak, porous bones can lead to fractures of the hip, spine, or wrist. These conditions are called osteopenia (low bone density) or the more advanced stage, osteoporosis. The intention of this class is to maintain and/or create stronger bones and better balance. We will…