Lance Williams, Executive Director Residents of SunBird, As the Executive Director of a senior living community, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand how recreational activities like pickleball, golf, and structured fitness programs transform the lives of our residents. While senior living communities are often associated with comfort and care, they are equally places of…
Tag: fitness
March 2025, Card Games & Sports
Making You a Better You
Sharlene Sternberg Tennis can make you a better version of yourself in several ways, both mentally and physically. • Physical Fitness: Tennis improves your vascular health, strengthens muscles, and enhances flexibility. • Mental Toughness: Tennis requires focus, patience, and resilience. • Discipline and Consistency: To improve in tennis, regular practice and continuous learning are essential,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Come Try an Essentrics Workout!
Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by Level 3 certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics for…
November 2024, Community News
Season of Gratitude
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner I would like to express a big thank you to everyone at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club. So many members, residents, staff, and guests have been very gracious to me since bringing reflexology to the Sun Lakes community. I have enjoyed meeting every one of you. Thank you for your support…
September 2024, Community News
The Heat Is On! Summer Feet—Gotta Love ‘em
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…
August 2024, Community News
The Heat Is On! Summer Feet, Gotta Love ‘em
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…
February 2024, Community News
Frank Principati
SunBird resident Frank Principati recently participated in a National Powerlifting competition at the Horseshoe Hotel (formally Bally’s) on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., from Nov. 28 through Dec. 3, 2023. Frank specializes in the deadlift event, and he succeeded in lifting 248 pounds. Every lifter competes in a classification according to their body weight and age.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Essentrics® Workouts Are Coming Back to SunBird!
Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics®, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics® for about seven…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Energy and Functional Yoga Classes, December 2019 Schedule
Paullene Caraher Energy and functional yoga classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. December schedule: No classes the week of Dec. 23 to 27 Only morning classes on Dec. 30 and Jan. 2. Full schedule starts on Jan. 6. Morning: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoon: Monday,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Energy and Functional Yoga Classes—November 2019 Schedule
Paullene Caraher Energy and Functional Yoga classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort in the Navajo Room, located on the upper level. Regular yoga Morning: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 7:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. There will be no class on Thanksgiving day. Energy yoga includes tapping…