Tag Archive for health

Work Out with Lesly’s Cardio Blast and Yoga!

Lesly Holness Are you bored with your regular cardio fitness program? Well, try this class. Great music, fun people, and a total body workout unlike any other. You will quickly find your stress level is reduced and your energy is increased—not to mention weight loss, muscle toning, and a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. In my…

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Fit and Fun members at the Sun Lakes Fun Walk

Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Ten of the Fit and Fun members participated together in the Sun Lakes 4th annual Fun Walk. What a great way to begin the day and show that exercise matters! In fact, staying active is especially beneficial during the holidays, as it can help keep your mind off all the foods…

Yoga – Vinyasa Style

Sheila Axtman What is Vinyasa Yoga? Vinyasa Yoga is moving through a series of poses (asana), synchronizing your movement with your breath. Poses are linked together with a set series of poses called Sun Salutations. This series of poses moves your body from standing, to the floor, to forward folding, and a slight back bend.…

A Note from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Sonja Chrysler The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP offers a personal support for survivors of suicide. The outreach program is called Healing Conversations, formerly known as the Survivor Outreach Program. It gives those who have lost someone to suicide the…

Special yoga class

Paullene Caraher There is a special yoga class forming to address the prevention and relief of incontinence and prolapse issues. The class will likely be in the afternoon slot of 4 p.m., already booked for yoga classes. Please call, text, or email Paullene if you have any interest. There will be a nominal fee of $25…

Attention IronOaks New Homeowners

Attention IronOaks New Homeowners – You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him…

Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefits

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…

Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefit information

Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner – October 15 through December 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…

A natural approach to the golden years

JoAnne Gaudioso Utilizing pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils and their accompanying daily supplements is beneficial at any age, but should definitely be considered for our senior generation throughout their golden years. It is never too late to start taking a natural approach to taking care of yourself. Essential oils can be included as part of a…