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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$ Beginner Line Dance (4-Week Class)
Beginner Line Dance is an introduction to basic line dance steps. It’s easy to learn, doesn’t require a partner and it’s fun! All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a smile! $20 for four-week workshop.
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.
Effective Communication Strategies
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Communication requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. Jolene DiBrago will teach you how to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
The Science of Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how does it work to help us reduce stress and enhance wellbeing? Ann Sebren, ASU teaching professor and certified mindfulness teacher-professional, will talk about the science that explains how mindfulness can change our brain, change our perceptions, and change our hearts.
A Guide to Planning for Long-term Care
What is a living will? What is the difference between a guardian and conservator? How do I protect my assets and plan for future care needs? Attorney Joshua Love from Brandon White Law will teach you about the legal framework for preparing and planning for long-term care.
Understanding the Signs of Dementia
It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself or a family member or friend- particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. Learn the difference between normal memory changes and the changes that happen with dementia, how dementia progresses, and when it’s time to get help. This presentation is offered by Hospice of the Valley.
$ Chair Yoga (8-Class Series)
Chair yoga incorporates all the benefits of a traditional yoga class with the added support of a chair.
$ Tai Chi Essentials 45 minute (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.
$ 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.
