Heidi Wagner The Daughter Support Group is open to any woman in SaddleBrooke who is a caregiver for a parent or an elderly person. The main objective of the group is to provide support to those caregivers, both emotional and informational. Since we have a common goal we have formed strong friendships while sharing and…
Tag: Health
April 2017
SaddleBrooke Health Fair celebrates 20th anniversary
Phyllis Ketring This year’s Health Fair will represent 20 years of successful annual fairs at SaddleBrooke. The Health Fair is one of the largest volunteer-driven events in our community. Please mark Saturday morning, October 14, on your calendars to attend this anniversary event. The Health Fair Planning Committee frequently hears reports that a significant health…
April 2017
SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group
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…
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…