Classes
Sun Health Wellness Classes
Please see our list of classes below and check back regularly for newly added classes. Register online by using the “Class Registration” button next to the class or by calling (623) 471-9355.
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Living Well with Diabetes
Join Sun Health’s Nutritionist Sarah Fagus for a presentation on diabetes. Come learn about the basics of diabetes, the impact it can have on overall health, and practical strategies to help manage the condition.
The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease
Participants will learn the ABC’s—Awareness of early signs and symptoms, Basics of how Parkinson’s affects the brain and body, and Care strategies that support daily function, safety, and quality of life. The session encourages understanding, practical coping skills, and informed conversations with health care providers and care partners.
Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a monthly support group for couples to attend together—where one partner is living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early-Stage Dementia. The focus is on staying connected, sharing joys and challenges, and receiving support to navigate the journey as a team. Each session includes social time, brain-healthy snacks, activities, and both emotional and practical support.
Registration is not required.
Memory Café
Memory Cafés provide a social and resource place for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Caregivers participate in an educational and/or support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a cognitive engagement program.
The Aging Spine: A Guide to a Healthy Back Part 3: The Lumbar
As we age, changes in our spine can lead to stiffness, pain, and even mobility issues—but not all back pain is inevitable or untreatable. Dr. Alec Sundet from Sonoran Spine will help you understand how the spine changes with age, what symptoms deserve attention, and what you can do to maintain strength, flexibility, and quality of life.
Tai Chi Essentials (45-min)
All of the health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan in five easy-to-learn, easy-to-do movements. Developed at Harvard, this class has been adapted for seniors and works on balance, breathing and relaxation, with the goal of maintaining a healthy body.
$ Balance & Posture
Balance & Posture uses chair assisted standing exercises to strengthen the core with an additional focus on increased flexibility and mobility to support muscles and joints during movement. Resistance bands are incorporated to further help improve posture.
$ Strength Training (8-Week Class Series)
This low-intensity class uses bands, body weight and other items to train the upper- and lower-body muscle groups.
$ PWR Moves (8-week series class)
You can sign up at any point during the class series.
PWR! Moves is a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program that works to improve neuroplasticity and slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. Focused on large movements, PWR! Moves targets four critical skills the disease attacks: antigravity extension, weight shifting, axial mobility, and transitional movements. This is a great option for anyone experiencing neurological related mobility and range of motion declines.
Stronger Together: Dementia Friends, Families & Brain Health
Dementia affects many individuals and families, yet it’s often misunderstood. This workshop builds understanding, compassion, and practical skills to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. Participants will learn how small actions can make a meaningful difference while gaining tools and resources to foster more dementia-friendly communities.
