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Come join the Chess Club
The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grandmaster chess player.
We meet every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakwood Arts & Crafts Building. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.
For more information call Bill Barnes, who founded this Chess Club in 1981, at 480-895-8210.
SCAN Health Plan Arizona Offers Free Health and Fitness Classes in January
SCAN Health Plan Arizona is helping seniors start off the year on the right foot, literally. The not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan is offering 23 health and fitness classes in January. Designed specifically to meet the needs of seniors, these classes are open to SCAN members and the general public. All classes are free, but space is limited so pre-registration is recommended. They are held at the SCAN Connections Resource Center at 1313 E. Osborn Road in Phoenix, unless otherwise noted. Anyone interested in attending may call 602-778-3420. January's schedule includes:
Easy Tai Chi
A form of moving energy derived from Chinese martial arts. It consists of a series of slow, fluid movements done softly and gently using breathing techniques for healthy biorhythms.
Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club (25630 South Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes).
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the SCAN Connections Resource Center.
Intermediate Tai Chi
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 11 a.m.–noon at the SCAN Connections Resource Center.
Zumba Plus
A Latin-inspired dance and fitness class for those 50 plus.
Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 1-2 p.m. at the SCAN Connections Resource Center.
Yoga for Every Body, Mind and Soul
A gentle yoga class specifically designed for seniors with movement disorders. Students will develop an overall sense of well-being, improved mobility and confidence.
Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 2–3 p.m. at the SCAN Connections Resource Center.
Matter of Balance
This eight-week program focuses on managing concerns about falls, controlling falls, environmental changes to reduce fall risk, and exercises that improve balance by increasing strength and flexibility.
Classes will be held every Tuesday from 9–11 a.m. beginning Jan. 17 through March 6 at Banner Good Samaritan (1111 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix).
As part of its health promotion program, SCAN Health Plan Arizona offers informative hour-long presentations for seniors. On Jan. 11 from 10–11 a.m., SCAN will present Solutions for Life, a weight-reduction and longevity program that is backed by cutting-edge research and medically approved. Presenter Sam Zaruches, a certified nutritional counselor, will help participants understand how to maintain good health; stay physically active; and be able to live healthy, productive and successful lives. "We are delighted to have Sam come speak at the SCAN Connections Resource Center," said Karen Richards, manager of the resource center. "Not only is he a great speaker, but he truly practices what he preaches."
For more than 30 years, SCAN Health Plan has been focusing on the unique needs of people with Medicare and today is the fourth-largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan in the United States. SCAN Health Plan Arizona serves approximately 15,000 members in Maricopa and Pima counties.
Further information is available at scanhealthplan.com.
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
The 16th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival will run Sunday, February 12 through Sunday, February 26 and films will be shown at three valley locations: Harkins Camelview 5 Scottsdale, Harkins Crossroads 12 Chandler, and Harkins Arrowhead 18 Peoria. Ticket Prices are just $10.00 for adults and $5 for students.
Many of the films will be followed by thought-provoking discussions hosted by discussion leaders who are prominent in their fields. Three filmmakers will appear at the Festival: Jason Hutt, Orthodox Stance; Ben Loeterman, The People v Leo Frank; and George Zaverdas, David & Goliath. Other discussion leaders include a boxer, three rabbis, a Holocaust scholar and educator, and a film critic.
The GPJFF has stayed true to its vision: To increase awareness of the variety and richness of Jewish culture among all residents of the Valley of the Sun. They accomplish their goal by presenting films reflecting past, present, and future themes of Jewish life worldwide and by encouraging participation of all faiths in the Festival. These are just good films for everyone.
The Festival is a non-profit 501(c)(3) cultural corporation, with a vision to present outreach programs to our entire community to foster brotherhood, educate against prejudice, and to make the Festival one of international prominence by using the medium of film.
For more information about tickets, or to purchase ticket packages or group discounts, call Bob Segelbaum at 602-908-8007.
Unit 19 Townhome Owners
The annual HOA meeting of Unit 19, will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the Saguaro room at 7:00 p.m. Registration starts at 6:30. All Unit 19 Townhome owners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any questions regarding this meeting please call Gene Nesselhauf at 480-926-7090.
Also, we are looking for New Committee Members if you are interested, please call Phyllis Stephens at 303-917-4532.
Don't forget to visit the Unit 19 website at www.slunit19hoa.info.
