Tag: health

Water Aerobics

Karen Hall We have had a very warm summer this year but the morning temp has been awesome for water aerobics. Our Water Aerobics class begins at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and will remain that way until further notice. Please stop by the pool to check us out or you may phone Barb Lubsen…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially 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),…

Tai Chi-Qigong for all ages and abilities

Kim Kubsch demonstrates safe movements.

Kim Kubsch “Do what you always did, get what you always got.” Are you tired of things as they are and are wanting change – to be kinder, wiser, more present (right here, right now) and more peaceful? Do you want less pain, more joy, increased mobility and better balance but don’t know how to…

Fit and Fun Club

Susan Reynhout Fit and Fun is an informal, positive Health and Wellness group. We learn about getting healthier and slimmer too. We are women who are ready to make changes! We are taking charge of our bodies, lives and attitudes together! We help each other with positive support, reinforcement and information at our weekly meeting.…

Discussion of issues related to hearing loss

Regina Milgroom Our first meeting of the season will be a rap session where we discuss issues of hearing loss that are important to us and our loved ones. Topics may include telecoils, news from National HLAA, spousal concerns, etc. Bring your questions, concerns, successes, failures, sources of frustration and strategies that have worked. We…

Lions do eye screening

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club and the Sun Lakes Lions Club use state-of-the-art auto refractors in place of standard eye charts. For Lions Club members doing vision screening Thursday at Superstition Mall, a few seconds with the new Spot auto refractors is all it takes. The auto refractor – a handheld device, a little larger…

Any season is a good time for Reiki

Rina Cupples Are you getting your fall social season off to a grand start? Or, like me, still feeling in the slower gear of summertime? Reiki feels refreshing, renewing and energizing any time. Sun Lakes Reiki Circle meets during the whole year, every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in Room A2 of the Cottonwood Courtyard.…

Yoga classes resume at SLUMC in October

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again be offering weekly Hatha Yoga classes starting October 8. Hatha Yoga is excellent for increasing flexibility through stretching exercises, aid in relaxation and strengthens muscles through certain poses and balances. The class is designed for active older adults and uses mild exercise to improve your health. Classes will…

Wet and Wild water aerobics

We had a great hot summer and are now getting ready for fall and the return of our northern friends. We enjoy having fun outside of class once in a while. Forty-five members of class and guests met at Palo Verde for dinner and watching or dancing to Thaddeus Rose. Fun was had by all.…