Tag: health

Take the SunBird fitness challenge

Mary Sullivan As usual, we are enjoying fantastic weather at SunBird. We are truly fortunate to have mostly sunny weather! This year we are having the first SunBird fitness challenge starting in April. Everyone in the community who is interested will be given a sheet with instructions to measure distance, time and miles. There will…

A sensational season of stimulating success

Our February meeting welcomed speaker Marcia McGaw, a community educator for Gemini Hospice and her associate and ambassador of love, Bella, a yellow Labrador mix. Bella is invaluable to the program, as clients immediately warm up to her. She is great therapy for the lonely and despondent reciprocating freely with natural affection. Hospice provides custodial…

Walk Away The Pounds

Lillian Donley A free exercise class is Monday through Friday in the Ballroom from 8:00-8:45 a.m. It’s more than walking. It’s a full body workout. Make your New Year’s resolution to exercise more. Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood! Come join us. “A body in motion,…

Energy Yoga class

Paullene Caraher March Schedule: Mornings: From 7:45-8:45 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: From 4:30-5:30 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room on the third floor There is no cost; donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or e-mail at [email protected]. Peggy Mottel…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health info

Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance is available to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term…

Martell Chiropractic expands

For the past 10 years Martell Chiropractic has been located at the Ace Plaza Shopping Center offering chiropractic and massage services. Dr. Martell’s practice is expanding and moving to the Bashas’ Shopping Center the first of March. Dr. James Martell is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic and is certified in acupuncture and physiotherapy,…

Medicare, Medicaid and health benefit info

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

MS Encouragement Group

Treva Christenson The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Encouragement (MSEO) is to “provide education, encouragement and self-empowerment to those affected by M.S. and their families, caregiver.” We have different doctors locally and nationwide to speak on the latest on M.S. Dinner is provided unless otherwise notified. Meetings are as follows: Chandler – Meets the third…