1. health and fitness

CONTACT:
Sun Health Community
Education - 623-455-5633
Sun Health Community Education offers health talks and fitness classes
in May at Sun Health and various West Valley locations
SURPRISE, AZ – (April 29, 2015) The Sun Health Community Education Series presents ongoing health and
wellness programs on a variety of health care, healthy living and personal safety topics focused on seniors.
Events occur several times each month at locations across the West Valley and are presented as a community
service.
Classes are free unless a registration fee is indicated. To register for classes, please call 623-455-5633, unless
otherwise noted. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Registered participants are asked to call to cancel at least
two business days in advance if they cannot make a session.
Exercising with Osteoporosis – Monday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 20
Osteoporosis can affect both women and men. Come learn more about osteoporosis and how exercise is an
effective tool to prevent and slow the progression of this disease. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be
accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633 to register for one of the following dates and time:
 Monday, May 4; 9 to 10 a.m.
Banner Boswell Medical Center Support Services, Juniper Room
13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City
Advancement in Spine Therapies for an Active Population - Monday, May 4; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Tammy Penhollow, from The CORE Institute, will discuss technological advances in spinal cord stimulation
to improve quality of life and return to activity. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Please call 623-455-5633. Held at The Colonnade, Recreation Village, 19116 Colonnade Way, Surprise.
Medicare in 2015 & Social Security Retirement Benefit Planning - Monday, May 4; 1 to 3 p.m.
Attendees will learn about the basics of all Medicare Programs (Part A, B, C, and D, and Medigap Supplements),
services provided and costs of each part of Medicare and what’s new in 2015. Changes to Medicare as a result of
the Affordable Care Act will also be discussed. Social Security benefit planning will also be covered including
filing options, online tools, calculators and other benefits for family members. Additional resources for assistance
will be provided. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at
Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City.
Taxpayer Advocate Services – Tuesday, May 5; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service helps protect taxpayers’ rights by ensuring that all taxpayers are treated fairly and
understand their rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Come learn how this service can help individuals,
businesses, and exempt organizations resolve problems with the Internal Revenue Service. The Taxpayer
Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS, led by the National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina
Olson. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at Grandview
Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515 W. Granite Valley Dr., Sun City West.
Tour the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing – Tuesdays, May 5 & 19; 11:15 to noon
Are you curious about the resources Sun Health to help you prevent and manage chronic illness? Want to learn
more? Take a tour of the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing to learn about the available services and meet
the staff tasked with guiding you on your journey towards health and wellbeing! Registration is required. Walkins cannot be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing,
Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise.
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Weigh to Go! Weight Loss 12-Week Series – Starts Thursday, May 7; 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Research shows that nearly two out of three American adults are overweight or obese. This leads to increased risk
for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and other chronic diseases. However, even a 5
to 10 percent decrease in weight can reduce those risks and improve health. This 12-week series is designed to
help individuals safely lose weight through healthy eating, becoming active and using tools designed for
successful behavior change. Please call (623) 832-WELL (9355) to register and inquire about cost. Walk-ins
cannot be accommodated. Held at Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, Community Room, 14719 W.
Grand Ave., Surprise.
Balance and Strength Training Program Eight-Week Series – Starting Friday, May 8; 3 to 4 p.m.
This eight- week series will emphasize balance exercises along with leg and core strength training in a group
setting. Pre and post- assessments will be done on the Biodex Balance System™ SD. Home exercises will also be
provided. Participants must be able to stand independently and be able to safely get up and down from the floor
without assistance. In addition, they must be able to walk around the block without the use of a cane or walker
and have no lower extremity injury or surgery in the past six months. Please call (623) 832-WELL (9355) to
register and inquire about cost. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Held at Sun Health Center for Health &
Wellbeing, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise.
Nutrition for Strong Bones: Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment – multiple dates, locations
Registered Dietitian Tracey Garrett will discuss how to identify the risk factors that place someone at risk for
developing osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones strong. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot
be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at various locations.
 Monday, May 11; 1 to 2 p.m.
Banner Boswell Medical Center Support Services, Juniper Room
13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City
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Tuesday, May 19; 11 a.m. to noon
Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, Community Room
14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Food Label – Thursday, May 14; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Label reading is a skill that allows individuals to make excellent dietary choices that can play a role in disease
prevention and management. Join us as we discuss how to use general nutrition targets together with nutrition
labels to determine the value of a food product. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Please call 623-455-5633. Held at Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, Community Room, 14719 W.
Grand Ave., Surprise.
Avoiding Arguments – Tuesday, May 19; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
This class reviews changes in communication as dementia progresses and the common mistakes that caregivers
make leading to arguments. A variety of alternative strategies are introduced and practiced during the class so that
caregivers can walk away with new techniques to immediately put into place. Registration is required. Walk-ins
cannot be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at Grandview Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515
W. Granite Valley Dr., Sun City West.
AARP Fraud Watch Network – Thursday, May 21; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters. The senior population seems to be the most vulnerable to
identity theft, scams and fraud. Presenter Linda Vitale will educate attendees on how to prevent becoming a
victim of ID theft. Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please call 623-455-5633. Held at
PORA Headquarters, 13815 Camino Del Sol, Sun City West.
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About Sun Health
A long-standing community partner championing healthy living, nonprofit Sun Health is a community-based
health care organization providing pathways to population health through philanthropy, senior living, community
programs and superior health care.
Learn more at www.SunHealth.org and www.SunHealthWellbeing.org
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