We are excited to have you join us for Health Career Chats! Join us for our Speech-Language Pathology Health Career Chats on January 27th from 2:30pm-3:30pm on Zoom. This is a no-pressure way to explore a health career through our Career Chats series. This month, we will be talking about speech-language pathology, what it means...
This class is suitable for beginners and there is no special equipment needed. Be sure to reserve your spot with Sarah Hancock at [email protected] because space will be limited to the first 30 folks who sign up
Join NAU Campus Health Services for free and quick mental health consultations that meet you where you are! Come by anytime between the scheduled event hours to talk with a mental health professional, receive resources, learn coping skills, and explore options for support in a non-judgmental space! Plus, cuddle with therapy dogs! Location: The CARE Center,...
Embark on an exciting journey to wellness with the Passport to Wellness Scavenger Hunt! Explore different activities, collect stamps for your wellness passport, and learn fun, practical ways to improve your health and well-being. This interactive event is perfect for anyone looking to discover new wellness tips while having a great time. Gather your friends, join...
Join us for Harnessing Health Data: Opportunities with the All of Us Research Program, where participants will explore the transformative potential of the All of Us dataset for health research. This workshop will highlight successful research examples and guide attendees on how to access and utilize Stage 2 and Stage 3 data from a centralized, secure platform. Designed for researchers...
It’s Healthy Smiles Month! Join us in our Children’s Garden outside as we practice brushing giant teeth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
First Saturday of the month, 9-10am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere--have been traditionally used to treat different ailments and other conditions. Tours start at the University...
Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk of falling while standing or walking. Feb 3, 2025 -...
A certified instructor will teach you various yoga movements that have been shown, by Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) , to help with brain longevity in some cases. Come learn these movements to practice at home.
Learn about the science of stress and simple ways to reduce it for a calmer you! Ages 8 - 12 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
This month, children ages 2 to 5 get creative with STEAM and explore our five senses! Join us for STEAM Jr. every first Tuesday of each month and discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Program is created for ages 2 – 5 years.
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Tooth-day with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. Children will have fun practicing proper tooth-brushing techniques as they use a toothbrush to paint a pearly white tooth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk of falling while standing or walking. Feb 5, 2025 -...
Join NAU Campus Health Services anytime between the scheduled event hours to complete anonymous screenings on depression and anxiety, then get personalized feedback from a professional counselor on resources, coping skills, and options for support in a non-judgmental space!
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices Smart Choices When Eating Fast Food Physical Activity We meet once a week for five weeks. Presented by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
Join Ranger Shaun for a brief journey away from it all. Tired? Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe it’s time to take a break, unplug, and just walk off into the desert for a bit. Fortunately, we’ve got just the thing. Ranger Shaun is leading a small group on a 4.3-mile moderate difficulty hike along the beautiful...
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-half-hour walk through the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations,” closing with a tea ceremony. Member Adult: $35 Non-member Adult: $45 Register...
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Blood donors needed. Sign up at www.donors.vitalant.org and use Blood Drive code: ScienceVortexVV Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Carbohydrates probably make up a big part of your diet. But not all carbs are created equal. Join Zakiyyah Lyons, Humana representative, to learn why choosing the right ones can promote good health by providing a variety of important nutrients. Registration required.
Put on your detective hats and grab your toothbrushes—it's Time to hunt down those pesky sugar bugs! In this fun, hands-on activity, children become "Cavity Detectives," scrubbing away dark spots on a giant set of teeth. Using real toothbrushes, they'll brush until every cavity is gone, learning proper brushing techniques and discovering the importance of...
A certified instructor will teach you various yoga movements that have been shown, by Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) , to help with brain longevity in some cases. Come learn these movements to practice at home.
Learn about careers related to genetics research and biotechnology through hands - on experiences with a tGen North scientist! Ages 12 -17 Part of the Arizona SciTech...
Draw a silly picture of a tooth as you learn about proper dental hygiene. Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Tooth-day with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. Children will learn the proper way to floss their teeth and its importance in maintaining healthy teeth and gums in today’s fun-filled activity. Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona...
Dive into the world of sexual health with interactive booths, fun giveaways, and expert advice to keep your wellness in check! Join us for a day of learning and empowerment, where you can explore important topics in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
First Smile visits the library to provide preventative dental health education and fluoride varnishing to children ages birth to five. Receive free dental screenings for children ages birth to 5 years old. Dental screenings are provided by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
If an advanced degree in healthcare professions is your goal, you are invited to join us for a campus tour and Q+A at NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus. Immediately following...
Know your status with free, confidential HIV testing—quick, easy, and no appointment needed! Take control of your health and get results you can trust, all while supporting a healthier campus community
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Anatomical Heart Cards! This month, our Maker Focus is Heartfelt Science This Valentine's craft will really have you put your whole heart in it! Create a cards using a stencil of an anatomical heart and write your special message inside to share. This program is a walk-in program...
This monthly program offers a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss along with their caregivers to meet with others in a like situation. Meet with small groups of caregivers to share information and experiences. Learn and build new skills, gain peer support, and discover ideas to enhance your quality of...
Little Learners STEAM Hour - Get ready for Valentine's Day by buildling a paper heart structure! Ages 2 - 5 with adult Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed...
The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, came about as a means to escape the stress of modern life; it refers to spending time in nature and focusing on sensory engagement to reconnect with the environment. Join Judy Karnia, a certified nature therapy guide, on a peaceful 2.5-hour guided “desert bathing” walk throughout Veterans...
This 4-hour program gives teens the chance to complete a self-paced online babysitting class provided by Red Cross--for free! Teens will learn essential skills for babysitting, including leadership skills, age appropriate activities, basic childcare, basic first aid and safety, and guidance on developing a babysitting business. Upon completion, participants will receive a digital diploma (certification of completion) from...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home! Join us after story time to learn more about how to get all the macro and micro nutrients needed to grow big and strong! U of A nutrition outreach specialist Maira will be...
Join Dale Larsen, having worked for more than 50 years in parks and recreation practices, policy leadership, teaching and research, in an interactive discussion on the creative elements of leisure, play and a sound “quality of life” culture. This class will address practices of well-being and whether leisure and play are undervalued. We will discuss...
Memory cafe is a shared session of activities and ideas for people with conditions impacting memory or cognitive function. Memory cafe provides an opportunity for caregivers and people dealing with memory impairment or loss to engage in shared activities which will help spark memory and conversation. Activities will include crafts, simple games, and engagements with...
Making soap is easy; you can infuse soap with soothing and fragrant herbs. In this hands-on program, you can learn how to create unique gifts by incorporating healing properties and pleasant scents into your soap. Soap is not just for cleaning; it can smell nice and offer therapeutic benefits. You can make your own soap...
The City of Glendale Fire Department will be offering this Compression Only CPR (CCC) class designed to equip participants with essential life-saving skills focusing on high-quality chest compressions. This non certifying, FREE class is ideal for someone who wants to learn or refresh their knowledge on CPR without the need for mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths. Participants...
Help save a life. Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Ages 16 (with permission) - Adults. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. The Red Cross will be at the library collecting blood donations on Friday, February 21. These donations...
It’s Healthy Smiles Month! Join us in our Children’s Garden outside as we practice brushing giant teeth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home! Join us after story time to learn more about how to get all the macro and micro nutrients needed to grow big and strong! U of A nutrition outreach specialist Maira will be visiting...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Explore the world of story through drama and play in this pop up program! Your child will learn about the tools of imaginative play and performance. Meet us in DramaRama to become storybook characters in one of our favorite toothy tales! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Learn about the best time to take your baby to the dentist, what to do when your child has a loose tooth, and protecting your child’s teeth. Plus, get answers to your own questions about children’s oral health from one of A.T Still University’s dental students. Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of...
Let’s get kids into the spirit oral health. We are going to learn about fun way to get young children in daily toothbrushing and put a sparkle on your smile.
A certified instructor will teach you various yoga movements that have been shown, by Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) , to help with brain longevity in some cases. Come learn these movements to practice at home.
You are invited to enjoy a conversation with health professionals about cancer prevention! Please join us for this opportunity to learn more about ways to prevent cancer and what the University of Arizona Cancer Center does for a #CANCERFREEAZ. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for dinner, followed by a panel of experts at 5:30...
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Tooth-day with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. Children will have fun practicing proper tooth-brushing techniques as they use a toothbrush to paint a pearly white tooth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed...
oin this in-person presentation to discover the power of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. Learn the science, debunk myths, and identify key foods to optimize health. Explore lifestyle changes that boost energy, improve well-being, enhance lab values, manage weight, and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Gain insights for transformation!
Looking to experience more mental clarity, healthy energy levels, a healthy body composition, a positive mood, digestive health, skin health, and more? Join Natural Grocers’ 21 Days to a Healthier You series. This month, you will learn the first step to experiencing more vibrant and optimal health, which entails eating for health and vitality. Your...
Take a deep breath and blow into a new set of lungs! Craft a set of working "lungs" in this fun craft mimicking the human body using paper, plastic, and straws. This program is a walk-in program for children of all ages and their families.
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.
First Saturday of the month, 9-10am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern...
CPR Training and skills will stay with you for life. Now's your chance to be trained by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Firefighting staff for free! You never know when you might come across an emergency that will put your CPR skills to the test. CPR skills are also useful for teens building their...
Did you know that breathwork is known to reduce stress and anxiety? Come learn more about the benefits and techniques of various types of breathwork, gentle yoga. Mats provided.