What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practiced as a series of individual movements flowing smoothly from one to another in sequence. It is practiced primarily for health and wellbeing with major benefits being enhanced balance and fall prevention. By practicing Tai Chi, the body becomes stronger and more supple…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Adult Loss of Hearing Association – Oro Valley
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Our speaker is Dr. Janis Wolfe Gasch, Founding Director of Arizona Hearing Specialists. Janis received her…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
A work out that works for you
Cheryl Ludeman If you are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity, Zumba Gold is the class for you and now you can join one of those classes at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Residents are rocking to the beat with one-hour Zumba Gold and 45-minute Zumba Gold-Toning classes…
Features, February 2016
When it comes to advanced heart disease, failure is not an option
Jennifer Cook, MD Heart failure is a huge health problem in the United States; about five million people are heart failure patients and 250,000 die from it each year. Contrary to what its name suggests, heart failure does not mean that the heart suddenly stops working. Instead, heart failure occurs as a result of weakened…
Features, February 2016
2 Your Health: Do medical doctors recommend chiropractic care?
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Features, February 2016
Working your way back to fit
Susan Dawson-Cook After months or years of lounging on the couch, are you afraid to step into the gym again? Perhaps you’ve suffered a long illness, a recent injury or parked in front of the TV watching ball games the past couple of months. Whatever your reason for being sedentary, I’m here to tell you…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Is Tai Chi for me?
You probably have heard all the raves about how great Tai Chi can be for our health and well-being but you may not be sure it would really suit your personality, physical abilities or interests. Here are some guidelines to help you decide. Tai Chi might be for you: 1. If you want to work…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Adult Hearing Loss Association meeting
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. Our speaker, Ariana Lazo, Cochlear Americas Engagement Manager for the Southwest Territory, will talk…
Features, January 2016
Meeting 2016 goals
Susan Dawson-Cook Susan is an AFAA certified fitness professional and has worked for Vital Moves (850-4089) since 2006. At New Year’s Eve parties people excitedly chatter about everything they’re going to achieve or do differently. Two months later, many are back to the same bad habits they vowed to break. If you want to succeed…
Generals, January 2016
SaddleBrooke HOA 2 fitness and wellness – looking back over 2015
Gwen Lewis Dear SaddleBrooke Residents: This has been an exciting and busy year. As the Director of Fitness and Wellness for SBHOA 2, my goal has been to bring the very best to the Fitness and Wellness Department, implementing special programs for the SaddleBrooke Community. I have met so many wonderful people in this community…