Tag: health

It’s time to begin Tai Chi

Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed Tai Chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…

Largest Health Fair ever

Over 1200 people attended the 20th Health Fair.

Phyllis Ketring The twentieth anniversary of the Health Fair was a great success thanks to the dedication, willingness and skill of the SaddleBrooke One staff and over 100 SaddleBrooke volunteers. Over 1200 people attended the fair. As always, many fairgoers lined up to receive flu immunizations, pneumonia shots, lab tests and even the shingles vaccine.…

EZ Riders ride in any kind o weather

Three new EZ Riders, front, left to right: are Linda Ryan, Ted Reingold and Deanna McCann. Back row, four of the EZ Rider leaders: Keith Dickmann, Sy Efron, Marje Valenti and Gary Haslett

Jim Ryan Raining? No problem. Hot? No problem. Cold? No problem. EZ Riders indoor cyclists can ride in any type of weather and you are invited to saddle up. Indoor cycling on a specially designed computerized stationary bike is the perfect way to increase your cardio strength, balance and endurance. The sessions are led by…

Adult Loss of Hearing meeting in Oro Valley

Cynthia Amerman Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Meeting in Oro Valley When: Thursday, November 16, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Catalina, Arizona Please join us for our second meeting of the season as Judy Lynn, South Region Field Coordinator for Emergency Management for the State of…

2 Your Health: The facts you need about chiropractic care

Dr. Craig Brue Are you experiencing recurring back or neck pain? Many people are somewhat confused about when they should seek chiropractic treatment. This article will help you understand that consulting a chiropractor may be the best thing that you ever did to overcome back and neck pain. Chiropractic physicians are real doctors. Chiropractors have…

Stroke/Neuro Support Group to meet October 20

Myra Knapp Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition or movement disorder? Or are you your own caregiver? Members of the Stroke/Neuro Support Group understand that caregivers may need an outlet and an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Our next…

Medicare seminar October 17

Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…