Melissa Kallett If you are like me the winter months took a toll on your body and now with summertime shorts on the horizon, you are looking for a sure fire way to take the winter weight off. The answer is at your Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios with the WellBeats Pounds Off eight week workout…
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Generals, April 2016
Experience the WellBeats
Melissa Kallett Looking to take a Zumba-like class on a Tuesday afternoon? Feel like taking a Kick-boxing class on Thursday before dinner? Or how about some body sculpting on a Sunday morning? Look no further than the Tuscany Fitness Studios and the WellBeats fitness on demand kiosk. WellBeats is a virtual group fitness system that…
Generals, April 2016
Medicare, Medicaid and related health info
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Group – March 19
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special speaker on March 19 at 9:30 a.m. The presentation will be on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. It is important to understand the different types of equipment that are available, what works best for a person with dementia…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Water Fitness classes celebrate Mardi Gras
Sue White The 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Water Fitness classes of Carol Horan and Sue White celebrated Mardi Gras by dressing in waterproof beads, masks and many special hats. A couple of participants were seen wearing dreadlocks with a wool cap—who were they? A fun day was planned with challenging games of bicycle built for…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
PC Hiking Club Diary
Lynn Warren No, not the Golden Arches, but an interesting double stone arch accessed by a scenic hike off the Ben Avery Trail in the Eagletail Mountains (the impressive range visible from I-10). On December 4, ten B hikers headed west to exit 81 and then down the Harquahala Valley before turning west toward Courthouse…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Author of caregiving dementia book to speak on January 16
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group is fortunate to have a special presentation by Judy Towne Jennings on Saturday, January 16 at 9:30 a.m. She will speak about her caregiving experiences and her book, Lewy Body Dementia, One Caregiver’s Personal In-Depth Experience. In 2003, Judy’s husband became forgetful and unable to do the math…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
PebbleCreek nurses provide free service to residents
Dee-Dee Patrick Members of the PebbleCreek Nurses Group are once again available on a weekly basis to take your blood pressure. The reading is documented for you on a wallet size card you can keep for comparison and/or share with your primary care provider. Every Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. this service is provided…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Water Fitness classes show their support for their favorite teams
On Friday, October 9 the Water Fitness participants in Sue White’s class wore hats representing some of their favorite NFL, baseball teams and various other teams. In addition to some of their routine exercises that day, they also enjoyed the day doing team sports with weights and noodles. The class is held on Mondays, Wednesdays…
Generals, November 2015
Fitness Studios open
The new Tuscany Fitness Studios are scheduled to open on Monday, November 2. The building’s hours of operation will mirror those of the Tuscany Fitness Center: Monday to Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to check out this newest…