Mary Klootwyk Give us a whirl! Square Dance lessons start Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., sponsored by SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club. For more information, contact Terry Jackson at 520-241-4164. Why Square Dance? Square dancing is a unique and inexpensive recreational activity that offers fun, mental and physical fitness, and fellowship. Here are…
Tag: Fitness
September 2024, Generals
Massages at DesertView Fitness
Lori Hancock, Front Desk Lead Many people associate massage with vacations or spas and consider them something of a luxury. A common misconception about massage is that it’s only part of a spa day and intended for pampering yourself. While this may be true for some people, in recent research, it has been found to…
July 2024, Sports
STC Member Marty Daniels
Debbie McGeehan Marty looks as fit as a fiddle and definitely does not look or act his young age of 90! That’s probably because he has played tennis most of his life, starting at seven years old, and he makes a habit of going to the Fitness Center. Marty has been a member of the…
May 2024, Generals
Grandkids’ Easter Egg Hunt Brought Lots of Laughter!
The sounds of excited children’s laughter filled the air on the Saturday morning before Easter. The children were participating in the annual Grandkids’ Easter Egg Hunt, organized by SaddleBrooke TWO’s Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee and hosted by the SaddleBrooke Swim Club. This year, more than 50 grandchildren of residents and staff participated in the…
Generals, December 2023
Fun Facts About the Swim Club: Did You Know?
Claire Guidas Many of you may see Swim Club members in the DesertView pool working out while you are in the weight room, and/or you may have participated in one of the many free swim clinics offered by the club over the years. If you are not, however, a current member of the Swim Club,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Parkinson’s PWR! Moves for Balance Club
Vera Shury Walking forward! One of the symptoms of Parkinson’s is called freezing. In this case, the feet seem frozen or glued to the floor; it can come on suddenly, unexpectedly, and unpredictably. It can be very confusing for the person with Parkinson’s and their family and friends. One way some of the class members have been able to sometimes overcome…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Finding Joy in Movement with Vital Moves
Pat Smith Those of us who have participated in physical activity and exercise over the years have come to understand and realize just how much regular exercise and fitness boosts our bodies and minds. Exercise is a stress-buster and can be one of the most effective ways to improve your mood. This “feel-better” effect can be triggered…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Vital Moves personifies the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine!”
Pat Smith Research has proven that exercise and regular physical activity have a huge impact on our overall quality of life. Regular exercise slows down the aging process, improves body composition and your psychological well-being, and helps to prevent and manage a variety of chronic diseases. The Vital Moves fitness program, housed in the SaddleBrooke…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Shed-It for a better you!
TeriLee Olivier, certified International Sports Sciences Association fitness trainer/specialist in fitness nutrition Are you ready to lose weight, transform your body, and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle long into your retirement years? As a certified nutritional coach and fitness trainer, I can give you the tools and coaching that you need to accomplish this goal. With…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of tai chi
Carol Emerson Tai chi is a deep and multifaceted practice that can benefit practitioners in many ways. It has been practiced all over China for hundreds (some say thousands) of years for health, well-being, and self-defense. Here are just a few key aspects of a consistent tai chi practice. First, and most obviously, there is the physical component. You will gain…