Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse was named as a winner in the American Red Cross Pump It Up Challenge, which recognizes high-achieving blood drive sponsors who have grown the number of blood donations collected in their community to help hospital patients in need. Committed to helping save lives, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse has helped collect 287…
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Generals, March 2022
Dementia 101 Class Offered at Robson Reserve
Elaine Poker-Yount, Arizona Republic senior citizen matters columnist, Board Chair for Creative Engagement Partners (home of Memory Café), and Certified Independent Dementia Trainer, is offering a Dementia 101 Course: “Dementia: What’s Happening in the Brain?” at Robson Reserve located at 9508 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. To register,…
Generals, March 2022
Virtual Walk for Sjögren’s March 12
Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood; details below. What is Sjögren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
Generals, March 2022
Dementia—What’s Really Happening
As part of our mission to create a Dementia Friendly Community, Creative Partners (host of the weekly Memory Café), is sponsoring a free class for the community: “Dementia—What’s Really Happening in the Brain?” on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. For more information and/or to RSVP, call 480-203-8548, email [email protected], or go to www.slcep.org.
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
We Can Help Ourselves
Rina Cupples Of course, we’ve heard the benefits of good nutrition, supplements, and regular exercise. And probably heard the benefits of positive attitude, social connection, and spiritual practice. But perhaps you haven’t yet heard the benefits of giving yourself Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese word for Universal Life Force energy. That Energy is in and…
Generals, March 2022
NWC and Memory Café Host Dementia Training
Neighbors Who Care and The Memory Café are part of a movement to establish Sun Lakes as a Dementia Friendly community. Dementia Friends was developed in the UK to help communities of people understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people…
Generals, January 2022
The Sun Lakes Posse and the American Red Cross Upcoming Blood Drives
As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Friday, Jan. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office,…
Generals, December 2021
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway
Medicare Open Enrollment is underway, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Start thinking about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts…
Generals, December 2021
Help Us Make Sun Lakes Dementia Friendly
“A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city, or county that is informed, safe, and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families, and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster quality of life.” See www.dfamerica.org. In our effort toward creating a Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes, Creative Engagement Partners and Neighbors Who Care will…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Reflexology and You—Listen to Your Feet!
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness You’ve heard someone say, “My dogs are barkin’,” and they were not talking about their canine kids! Your feet have a lot to say about your health. Sometimes you hear them say, “Give me a break.” They bear your weight, keep you balanced, and go wherever you send them.…