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WELLNESS MEDICATION CHECKS Call to schedule an appointment. St. Luke’s Medical Center, 1800 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, 1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe Register: 877-351-WELL (9355) FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAM Various dates, 1–2 p.m. Paradise Valley Hospital 3805 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix 602-923-5648 WALK-ERCIZE CLASS Various dates, 9–9:45 a.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 480-325-4707 ATHLETES INJURY PREVENTION & TREATMENT April 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. By Midwestern University at Phoenix-Juniper Library 1825 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix 602-262-4636 NUTRITIONAL COOKING CLASS April 9, 6–7:30 p.m. Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare 10460 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale Register: 480-882-4636; shc.org/events BREAST HEALTH April 10, 9:30 a.m. Banner Del E. Webb 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City 602-230-2273 INTIMACY & HORMONES April 10, 10:30 a.m. Banner Del E. Webb 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City 602-230-2273 HEALTHY FEET April 12, 10 a.m.–noon By St. Luke’s at Hilton Phoenix Chandler 2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Register: 877-351-WELL (9355) BONE HEALTH April 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 480-325-4707 AFFORDABLE MEAL PLANNING April 23, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 480-325-4707 VITAMINS, NUTRIENTS & WELLNESS April 30, noon Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)
CAREGIVERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP April 9, 2:30 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) CAREGIVER SUPPORT April 14 St. Joseph’s 114 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Call for time: 602-406-6688 CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP April 18, 9–11 a.m. By Benevilla at Birt’s Bistro 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise 623-584-4999; Benevilla.org CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP April 19, 10 a.m.–noon Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-340-4013; ironwoodcrc.com
GRIEF LIVING WITH LOSS April 8 & 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org GRIEF SUPPORT April 10 & 24 St. Joseph’s 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Call for time: 602-406-3275 GRIEF BEFORE LOSS April 25 10–11 a.m. By Benevilla at Birt’s Bistro 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise 623-584-4999; Benevilla.org
KNEES, HIPS & SPINE KNEE PAIN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW April 2, 3–4 p.m. By St. Luke’s at Foothills Golf Club 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix Register: 877-351-WELL (9355) ROBOTIC KNEE SURGERY PRESENTATION April 7, 6–7:30 p.m. By Scottsdale Healthcare at Scottsdale Orthopedic Institute 20401 N. 73rd St., Scottsdale Register: 480-882-4636; azkneereplacement.com
INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS April 9, 6 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) HIP REPLACEMENT PRESENTATION April 17, 6–7:30 p.m. By Scottsdale Healthcare at Scottsdale Orthopedic Institute 20401 N. 73rd St., Scottsdale Register: 480-882-4636; azhipreplacement.com SPINAL SURGERY PRESENTATION April 28, 6–7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Healthcare 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale Register: 480-882-4636; scottsdalespinesurgery.com
PAIN JOINT PAIN CLUB April 21, 10 a.m. Banner Boswell 10401 W. Thunderbird Rd., Sun City 623-832-5710
HEART/STROKE STROKE PREVENTION & SCREENING April 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Banner Thunderbird 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale 602-230-2273 STROKE SUPPORT GROUP April 16, 1 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)
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STARTS APRIL 610 GRIEF RECOVERY OUTREACH PROGRAM WHAT: Twelve-week program guides adults as they return to a full life after suffering a significant emotional loss including, but not limited to, loss through death. WHEN/WHERE: April 6–June 15 Sundays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Banner Thunderbird 5555W.ThunderbirdRd.,Glendale April 7–June 16 Mondays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Banner Gateway 1900 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert April 8–June 24 Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Banner Desert 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa April 9–June 25 Wednesdays: 10 a.m.–noon Banner Heart 6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa April 9–June 25 Wednesdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Messinger Mortuary 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale April 10–June 26 Thursdays 1–3 p.m. Banner Del E. Webb 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West PRESENTED BY: Banner Hospice COST: Event is free; $15 for The Grief Recovery Handbook (may be purchased in advance or at meeting) INFO/REGISTER: 480-657-1167; cindy.darby@bannerhealth.com
EXERCISE & CARDIAC HEALTH April 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Banner Boswell 13180 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City 623-832-5650
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BAEHR CHALLENGE FAMILY FUN OBSTACLE COURSE RACE WHAT: 5K obstacle course, food, music and more to create awareness of fitness as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease while also funding scientific research. WHERE: Aviano Park at Desert Ridge, 22500 N. Aviano Way, Phoenix TIME: 8 a.m.–noon COST: Varies INFO/REGISTER: 480-951-6363; baehrchallenge.org
COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM WHAT: Meet leaders of the new regional behavioral health system, participate in health screenings and learn about area health organizations. WHEN/WHERE: April 16: Partners in Recovery, 5625 W. Bell Rd., Glendale April 23: Mountain Health and Wellness, 625 N. Plaza Dr., Apache Junction TIME: 3–6 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care COST: Free INFO: 602-453-6021; MercyMaricopa.org
APRIL 12 COMMUNITY WELLNESS DAY WHAT: Family-centric event includes giveaways and health screenings. WHERE: AdelanteCommunityHealth Center, 1705 W. Main St., Mesa TIME: 8 a.m.–noon PRESENTED BY: A.T. Still University and Adelante Healthcare COST: Free INFO: 480-219-6015
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RECENT ADVANCES IN PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY WHAT: For parents of children with seizure disorders. WHERE: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1920 E. Cambridge Ave., Phoenix TIME: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 602-406-5921; phoenixchildrens.org/events
CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS WHAT: Workshop to provide resources and assist grandparents raising grandchildren with answering questions children may have regarding visitation and communication with their incarcerated parents. WHERE: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Ave., Goodyear TIME: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Duet COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: Required by April 18; 602-274-5022
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EYES & DISEASE DIAGNOSIS WHAT: How eye exams can help diag gnose diabetes, high blood diagnose pres ssure, high cholesterol, etc. pressure, WHERE: E: Glendale Foothills Library, 1905 055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale 19055 TIME: 6: 6:30–7:30 p.m. PRESEN NTED BY: MidwesternUniversity PRESENTED COST: Free INFO: 623-930-3868
INFERTILITY AWARENESS SEMINAR WHAT: How to become healthyy enough to get pregnant; also, the various causes of infertility.
WHERE: Banner Thunderbird, 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale TIME: 9 a.m.–noon COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 602-230-2273
APRIL 26 HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR WHAT: Information plus screenings for glucose, blood pressure, pregnancy, height and weight. Also ask-a-doc and nutritional education. WHERE: South Central Family Health Center (part of the Maricopa Integrated Health System/MIHS), 33 W. Tamarisk, Phoenix TIME: 9 a.m.–noon COST: Free INFO: 602-344-1897; MIHS.org
MAY 4 CYCLE FOR THE CURE WHAT: Two-hour stationary-cycling (spinning) event. Funds raised go for cancer research. WHERE: • Gainey Village Health Club & Spa, 7477 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale • DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa, 18501 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale • Studio 360, 3627 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix • Camelback Village Racquet and Health Club, 4444 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix PRESENTED BY: Translational GenomicsResearchInstitute(TGen) COST: $200 (tax-deductible) INFO/REGISTER: 602-343-8572; tgenfoundation.org/cycle
DIABETES TAKING CONTROL OF DIABETES Various dates, 6–7 p.m. Phoenix Baptist Hospital 2040 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix 602-841-5505; pastoralcareaz.org DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP April 3 & May 1, 7–8 p.m. The Nutrition Professionals 2158 N. Gilbert Rd., Mesa Register: 480-216-1635; Nicole@nutritionpro.net DIABETES HEALTH MANAGEMENT TALK April 14, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 480-325-4707 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP April 14, 3 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) Thinkstock
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP April 4, 9–11 a.m. By Benevilla at Birt’s Bistro 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise 623-584-4999; Benevilla.org LEWY BODY DEMENTIA & RELATED CONDITIONS April 4, 12:30–2 p.m. Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 901 E. Willetta St., Phoenix 602-839-6850
LEWY BODY DEMENTIA April 24, 1–2:30 p.m. Arbor Rose Senior Care 6033 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa 480-641-2531 MEMORY SCREENING EVENT April 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 901 E. Willetta St., Phoenix 602-839-6850
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ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP April 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m.–noon By Benevilla at Faith Presbyterian Church 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City 623-584-4999; Benevilla.org
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUPS Various dates, times & locations Ahwatukee/Chandler: 480-893-8900 East Valley: 480-969-4119 Northwest Valley: 623-236-6616 West Valley: 623-979-4279
COMMUNICATION TIPS TO AVOID ARGUMENTS April 10 & 16, 11:30 a.m. Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 901 E. Willetta St., Phoenix 602-839-6850
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT April 14, 2–4 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-340-4013; ironwoodcrc.com
PLANNING AHEAD CLASS FOR CAREGIVERS April 14, 10 a.m.–noon Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 901 E. Willetta St., Phoenix 602-839-6850
BREAST BUDS SUPPORT GROUP April 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MidFirst Bank Conference Room 6508 W. Bell Rd., Glendale 480-657-0500; breastbuds.org
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS April 15, 12:30–2 p.m. By Duet at Church of the Beatitudes 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix Register: 602-274-5022 FOR CAREGIVERS: AFTER THE DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS April 17 & 21, various times Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 901 E. Willetta St., Phoenix 602-839-6850 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP April 20, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Huger Mercy Living Center 2345 W. Orangewood Ave., Phoenix 602-406-5600 ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP April 21, 1:30–3 p.m. By Tempe St. Luke’s at Pyle Adult Recreation Center 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe Register: 877-351-WELL (9355)
TRIPLE NEGATIVE SUPPORT April 23, 6–7:30 p.m. By Cancer Support Community AZ at Banner Good Samaritan 1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS CANCER SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m. Banner Desert 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 480-412-5578 CANCER SUPPORT INFO MEETING April 2, 16 & 30, 10–11 a.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org ORAL, HEAD & NECK CANCER SUPPORT April 2, 3–4:30 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-340-4013; ironwoodcrc.com
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER April 7, 4–6 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-855-2224; ironwoodcrc.com
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT April 3, 10–11:30 a.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org
SURVIVING & THRIVING April 8 & 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org
GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2–4 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-340-4013; ironwoodcrc.com
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT April 9, 6–7:15 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: 480-340-4013; ironwoodcrc.com
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT April 3, 6–7:30 p.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org
NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA SUPPORT April 10, 6–8 p.m. Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare 10460 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale Register: 480-882-4636; shc.org/events LYMPHOMA SUPPORT April 12, 10–11:30 a.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register:602-712-1006;rsvp@cscaz.org PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT April 12, 10–11:30 a.m. Cancer Support Community AZ 360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix Register:602-712-1006;rsvp@cscaz.org
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