Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 21, at…
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March 2017
11th annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair: save the date and organize a team!
The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 11th annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 1, in Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at Kino Park Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk and Resource Fair is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The…
March 2017
Health Night Out Golder Ranch Fire Department Monday, March 27
Do you have a medical emergency? Call Golder Ranch Fire Department. Have a snake in your back yard? Call Golder Ranch. Do you need your smoke alarm batteries replaced? Call Golder Ranch. When Golder Ranch Fire District addresses Health Night Out on Monday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m., you will learn the wide range of…
February 2017
Tai Chi news
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2,000 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…
February 2017
February is American Heart Month – Building healthier lives
Linda Shannon-Hills The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. SBR Wellness Roundup invites Dr. Thomas Vaglio to speak on…
February 2017
Beginners Meditation Class starts March 6th
Join meditation teacher and ordained Kriya Yoga initiate and swami Carol Emerson for a three-week introductory meditation class that will set you up for your own personal practice. You probably have heard about the benefits of meditation (like how it can reduce stress, improve your health, prevent disease and last but not least bring more…
February 2017
Health Night Out
Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out on February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. will feature Dr. Hoang Thai, M.D., FACC, FSCAI. His topic will be Breakthroughs in Cardiac Care. Interventional cardiologists rank among the world’s foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. February’s presenter at Health Night Out, Dr. Hoang Thai, is an interventional cardiologist.…
January 2017
Health Night Out January 23
Health Night Out will be Monday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Scott N. Sheftel, M.D., FAAD will do a free skin cancer screening. One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes according to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Regular check-ups are the key to finding skin cancer before it becomes…
January 2017
January SBR Wellness Roundup – medication misuse and abuse prevention
Linda Shannon-Hills Our January SBR Wellness Roundup talk will be on Tuesday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. presented by Sally Krommes from Pima Council on Aging. She will give an educational presentation with tools for organizing medications, safeguarding medications and safely disposing of medications. Join us for this important topic on Tuesday, January 10, at…
December 2016
Beautiful Day for a Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair was a great success thanks to the dedication, willingness and skill of the SaddleBrooke One staff. They planned, coordinated and worked tirelessly to help this large event go smoothly. Over 100 SaddleBrooke volunteers gave freely of their time assisting exhibitors and fairgoers alike. Thank you to everyone who made this…