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…
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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.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Julie’s Fitness Classes
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the new Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m., and now also Wednesdays at 8 and 9 a.m.! For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Yoga Is for Everyone!
Margie Parrish, YA Instructor Yoga is not just for flexible and Gumby-type bodies. A regular yoga practice will help you improve your balance and posture, teach you how to breathe more efficiently, and give you core strength to protect your low back. Most professional athletes do yoga to sharpen their concentration and keep their body…
Generals, June 2021
Are You or Your Loved One Living with Dementia?
Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director If so, join us for an introduction to Memory Café and The Perfect Place on Monday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience how Memory Café and The Perfect Place could support your family. Program: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Enjoy refreshments while mingling with other families 10…
Generals, March 2021
Is the Memory Café Right for Me? What Is It, You Ask?
Sheryl Keeme The Memory Café is an inviting place for friends, family members, or caregivers living with dementia or cognitive decline in themselves or their loved ones. Whether that cognitive decline is from a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, age, health-related complications, or dementia, a welcoming door at Memory Café is wide open for all. Each Monday…
Features, March 2021
2 Your Health: Meet Dr. Howell
Dr Howell and Trisha Guerrero, Marketing Director Dr. Kent J. Howell, a prosthodontist and owner of Revive Dental Implant Center in Mesa, Ariz., is a caring and empathetic professional who has a passion for helping others and for creating new smiles. Dr. Howell has the ability to bring a unique perspective to treating his patients,…