Tag: health

Free health programs offered

Whether you are caring for a parent or a spouse, success as a caregiver comes as much from a certain mindset as it does from effective techniques. Emotions such as frustration, anger, embarrassment, exhaustion and guilt are the most common areas that caregivers struggle with. This program will share 11 strategies that will help you…

Sun Lakes Pioneer Hikers reminisce

Barbara Schira, Marge Meredith, Joe Bibler and Veronica Deuce talk about their days on the trail.

Roberta Arpan The Sun Lakes Hiking Club is one of the most active and fastest growing organizations in the Sun Lakes community. It was loosely organized in 1987 when a handful of hikers met each week to explore the natural wonders of Arizona. Today, 192 active members are offered as many as four hikes a…

The Art of Balance classes at Cottonwood

Have you fallen? Are you concerned about falls and restricting your activities because of this concern? During these 30 minute classes you will set goals for increasing activity and learn how to view falls as controllable; make changes to reduce falls risks at home; and exercise to increase strength and balance. The Art of Balance…

Get Up ‘N Go – see Sun Lakes area by bike

Cycling during the winter months is pure joy in AZ. Please join us for a series of relaxed, twice weekly bicycle rides exploring Sun Lake’s network of roads and perhaps some neighboring ones. The rides are ongoing with a large contingent of eager cyclists. These hour and a half to two hour tours launch from…

Energy yoga class schedule

January 2016 Schedule: Mornings: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: 4:30-5:25 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, 3rd floor There is no cost; donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or e-mail at [email protected]. Peggy Mottel is the contact…

Yoga, Vinyasa style, at Cottonwood

Practitioners in a Tuesday class.

Sheila Axtman Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga, breathing as we move through the poses. Yoga promotes a feeling of well-being, and strengthens our minds and bodies allowing us to pursue all the activities that Sun Lakes has to offer. Tuesday’s class will be Levels One and Two combined. I will explain the poses,…

Free hearing care program

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will be hosting a free seminar about hearing care on Monday, December 14. The presenter is Gene K. Erickson, Board Certified H.I.S., A.C.A. Erickson is the owner and practice director for Desert Hearing Care in Sun Lakes. He will discuss and answer questions about hearing loss, hearing aids and choosing…

Wet and Wild Water Aerobics

Marti Scott Water aerobics, if done correctly, can be safer than land-based aerobics programs because of the lessened impact. Water aerobics also promotes more muscular endurance and tone because of the water’s resistance and it allows participants to remain comfortably cool during the workout. I like it because it is fun, allows me to make…