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Therapist Assistant, Jennipher Lenoir will close the meeting with therapeutic Tai Chi. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. THU. APR 13 - CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. at Club Renaissance, 2121 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, as we welcome inspirational speaker Jennifer Beagle, who will share her story, “From Jailhouse to the Country Club”. Bonnie Wild will also be with us to share her “Accessories Gone Wild” with meal and program from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lido Salad will be served or you may select the alternate Chicken Caesar Salad when you make your reservation. Price is $18 inclusive, payable by cash or check made out to C.W.C., payable at the door. Please make your reservations or cancellations before 10 a.m. on Monday, April 10 by contacting Gail Green at 813-634-2159 or “rgreen01@tampabay. rr.com”. THU. APR 13 - “LET’S PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S” ROCK STEADY BOXING MADE POSSIBLE BY A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Introducing “Rock Steady Boxing” where the mission is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. “Of all the pills I’ve taken, Rock Steady Boxing is the finest and most effective.” states Pete Stewart, RSB participant. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to register for this weekly session by contacting Eric Allen at 813-321-8755 or Eric@eafitness.org Complimentary valet parking available at towers entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. THU. APR 13 - CHRONIC PAIN AND NEUROPATHY GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. This month’s speaker will be Conrad Tamea, M.D. Dr. Tamea is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, graduated Drexel University (Hahnemann Medical College) in 1974. He practiced operative orthopedic surgery, and trauma surgery for 35 years in Greenbrier county West Virginia. Since 2011, he has focused his practice and experience examining patients in relation to their personal whole health, specializing in non-operative care and offers state of the art treatments in the field of biologic regenerative medicine. Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) with Sun Towers Retirement Community Outpatient Therapy. Free valet service provided at Terrace Entrance (blue awning). Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more information, call Debbie Caneen 813892-2990. FRI. APR 14 - NIA: NON-IMPACT AEROBICS 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Community rooms. This stimulating 60- minute movement practice will engage your body in healthy ways without jumping or jarring the joints. NIA takes you through a combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts done to inspiring music. Taught by certified NIA instructor Gail Mongiello. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. FRI. APR 14 - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC.
The News of Sun City Center Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) graduate of Florida A&M University with 13 years of experience in: longterm acute care (LTAC), long term care/ skilled rehabilitation, home care, wound care, acute care, education/clinical mentorship and is LSVT certified (2015). Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. SAT. APR 15 - THE SCC MODEL RR CLUB HOSTS EASTER OPEN HOUSE 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon in the Club Room at 915 N. Course Lane. Youngsters run trains, learn train safety and earn Jr. Engineer Certificates. See & hear multiple trains running under computer control. Conductor hats for all visiting kids. Great photo op. Call 633-6322 for directions. Dan Donegan, Sec/Treas. SCCMRRC 633-5322. MON. APR 17 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813625-5665 or “jfclarke32@gmail.com”. MON. APR 17 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. A recent study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease found that approximately 30 percent of patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at risk for malnutrition. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group. Complimentary valet parking available at terrace entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. APR 18 - ALZHEIMER’S A S S O C I AT I O N C A R E G I V E R SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring your loved one for a well-deserved break. Facilitated by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-677-1400. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. APR 19 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Do you wonder how others with Low Vision advance through their day? Do they receive care from outside sources? What adaptive vision devices successfully assist them? Rebecca Radford, Case Manager for the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind will also be on hand. The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is celebrating 75 years of serving people who are blind or visually impaired. Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. Free valet parking for cars and golf carts at Terrace Entrance by blue awning. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. T H U. A P R 2 0 - W I D O W ’ S WELLNESS GROUP 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center.
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Have you lost your husband and have no one to share your feelings of loss with? Are you adjusting with a new plan for your future? Are you managing your grief or overwhelmed with sadness? Attend this monthly meeting with Krista Owen, RN, BSN and Jennifer Morgan, owner of Always Best Care and receive the support you need. This group will concentrate on coping skills and healthy living by sharing among members with the guidance of women in the field of caring for others. For more information, please call Debbie Caneen at 813-8922990. THU. APR 20 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Coalition office at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902. FRI. APR 21 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by registration only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr SCC. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is seeking Veterans to participate in this project. If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the third Friday of each month. MON. APR 24 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our
experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite you to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813625-5665 or “jfclarke32@gmail.com”. WED. APR 26 - SCANDINAVIAN CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER MEETING 2:00 p.m. in the Florida Room. Video: The Only Way (86 minutes) How the Danes rescued Jews in World War II. THU. APR 27 - “LET’S PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S” ROCK STEADY BOXING 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Introducing “Rock Steady Boxing” where the mission is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. “Of all the pills I’ve taken, Rock Steady Boxing is the finest and most effective.” states Pete Stewart, RSB participant. Recent studies, most notably at Cleveland Clinic, focus on the concept of intense “forced” exercise, and have begun to suggest that certain kinds of exercise may be neuroprotective, i.e., actually slowing disease progression. Eric Allen, M.A. and certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach will be our weekly instructor. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to register for this weekly session by contacting Eric Allen at 813-321-8755 or Eric@ eafitness.org. Complimentary valet parking available at towers entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.
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