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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An Overview of Dementia Care
Join Calli Carlson, OTR/L, CLT from Hospice of the Valley for a discussion on how to ‘validate, connect and redirect’ a loved one with dementia. This presentation will describe the progress of dementia and how meeting unmet needs may prevent or alleviate behavioral expressions of distress.
Chair Yoga Plus (8-Class Series)
Chair yoga using both seated and standing postures. Participants must be able to stand independently.
$ Tai Chi Essentials (8-Week Series)
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.
$ 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.
$ Balance & Posture (8-Week Class Series)
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.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group-In-Person
Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator team invites you to join this Support Group that offers a welcoming and understanding community where you can find comfort, guidance, and a renewed sense of strength.
The Difference Between a Will and a Trust
Understanding the difference between a will and a trust can be confusing. Please join Irma Aranda, Estate Planning Specialist with Desert Financial Credit Union, as she discusses the difference between a will and a trust. She will also explain the importance of both financial and medical powers of attorney.
$ The Core to Strength (Eight-Week Series)
Our core is one of the most important components to our strength, but is often the first to go. Please join Sun Health for a low-intensity class focusing on core strength, balance and flexibility exercises using a chair as support.
$ Balance: Mind and Body
Learn breathing, relaxation, attune your mind, balance your body, and move according to the ancient disciplines of Taiji, Chi-Gong, yoga, and meditation.
Scams & Online Safety- Let’s Be Scam Savvy!
Have you ever received calls or texts from an unknown number selling you something that seems too good to be true? Nancy Juarez from the State Attorney General’s Office will be presenting information on how to protect yourself from fraud, warning signs it might be a scam, and common scams to look out for.
