Tag: health

Free memory care screening

Amy Coppens In support of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Hawthorn Court, an award-winning memory care community in Ahwatukee, is hosting a free memory screening event on Monday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This free 10-minute memory screening can be the first step toward early identification of potential memory problems. Designed to eliminate the…

Reiki, a peaceful path to wholeness

Lois Valleau Often pain is the motivating force leading us to try something new to us such as Reiki. Not many of us consider pain in a positive way, but what if pain is our body’s way of getting our attention. Reiki is known as a powerful yet gentle way to shift away from pain.…

Water Aerobics in Cottonwood

Karen Hall Our summer brought us a lot of sunshine and with that came a lot of heat. We know that the temperature will be changing. Our Water Aerobics class will now begin at 8:00 a.m. from Monday through Saturday and will remain that way until further notice. Never hesitate to stop by the pool…

Zumba with Mary

Mary Tyree Hi everyone and thanks to all of you who stopped by to chat with me at the Open Houses in October. It’s always great to meet new Sun Lakers as well as reacquaint with others. I would also like to thank those of you who helped me support the fight against breast cancer…

Risen Savior to offer flu shots

Risen Savior Lutheran Church invites the Sun Lakes Community to participate in a Flu Clinic on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. The clinic will be held in the church library which is just off the entrance to the sanctuary. Most insurance plans will be accepted. If an individual does not have…

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.…