A TRICARE For Life (TFL) briefing will be held Tuesday, May 17 for all TRICARE beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare Part A and B. This is a great event for TRICARE beneficiaries who have questions or want to learn more about the TFL program. Join us May 17 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.…
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Generals, March 2022
Kare Bears’ Korner
Introducing the 2022 Board of Directors Kare Bears Board of Directors for 2022 are: seated (left to right): Carolyn Moore (secretary), Marilynn Rebhun (1st vice president), Rayma Scalzo (marketing/communications director and founder), and Nancy Dodds (CFO/treasurer). Back row (left to right): Mark Pelletier (IT director), Tom Meek (president), Connie Simon (program director), Dee-Dee Patrick (health and wellness director),…
Generals, November 2021
64? 65? Medicare Eligible?
A TRICARE For Life (TFL) briefing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 16 for all TRICARE beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare Part A and B. This is a great event for TRICARE beneficiaries who have questions or want to learn more about the TFL program. Join us Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.…
Generals, September 2021
Fitness Studios: More Hours, More Classes!
Melissa Kallett Effective in September, the Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios will expand their hours and class offerings to align with pre-COVID operations. In addition to their current hours of operation (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon), they will also open in the afternoons on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and on…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Breast Cancer Discussion Group Meeting
Rayma Scalzo Our Breast Cancer Discussion Group has met for breakfast during the last three months. We met new ladies, learned from each other, and enjoyed a lot of laughs during the time we spent together. We are pleased to say that we finally will be holding a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Happy Zumba Ladies
Pat Biancardi Patriotic music was added to the Zumba playlist of instructor Laurie Gallison in order to celebrate the holiday. Laurie teaches the Monday and Friday Zumba class and has a loyal following of happy Zumba ladies. Come join us!
May 2021, Sports
Ask the Therapist: Heat or Ice?
JD Fields, DPT AzOPT Physical Therapist Heat or ice? It’s one of the most common questions we receive. While it is difficult to generalize all pain and injuries, there are a few simple rules that you can follow to help in your recovery. Ice is most appropriate for initial (or acute) stages of an injury.…
Features, February 2021
10 Symptoms of Caregiver Stress
Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any related dementia. A support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, and firsthand information on the disease or treatments in a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental place. The…
Features, January 2021
Seniors Beware: Health Scam
Richard Shildt, M.D., Medical Oncologist, PebbleCreek Resident A call from Health Awareness Project (HAP) soliciting you to order a “free cancer detection test” is a scam according to the Better Business Bureau, AARP, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The caller, or email, will tell you the free test can detect whether or…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
You Are Not Alone
Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group has not been meeting regularly and most likely will not be able to do so in the near future. I miss everyone in the group and want everyone to know that we are still here for you. I am sure that many of you miss the information…