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Looking for a fun way to get healthy and stay active? Join the Area Agency on Aging at Juniper Library for an informational sampling of classes offered such as Walk with Ease, Tai Chi, Bingocize, and more.
Free
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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. Ages 55+ Dec 1,...
$26 – $36
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Don't let stress bah humbug your holiday fun! From mid-November through December, calendars become booked with road trips, office parties, family gatherings, holiday events, school musicals, and year-end reports. Rushing around, decreased sleep, or skipping meals eventually affects moods, sleep, digestion, and physical energy levels. All the extra doing creates physical and mental stress. It...
Free
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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.
Free
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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. Ages 55+ Dec 3,...
$26 – $36
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Camp Verde Community Library Partnering with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive Camp Verde Community Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, December 4th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room at the library. For more information or to make an appointment to donate,...
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Did you know that one in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis? In this lecture, you will learn the facts about osteoporosis, how it is diagnosed and how you can reverse it naturally. Dr. Fabio Almeida, M.D. is a Professional Member of the Bone Health...
Free
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It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
$10.00
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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.
Free
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Learn about the importance of preventing burn injuries from our friends at Arizona Burn Foundation. They will share storybook-based safety information with featured characters, Milo and Moxie, on our second floor!
Free with Admission
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A special weekend class designed for busy expectant parents. Begin the class on Saturday and complete the second session on Sunday. This class will provide parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth and options regarding labor, birth and postpartum. You will gain the knowledge you need to be an active participant in...
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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 herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden. The walk will be led by Apryl Krause, one of the local herbalists...
$10.00
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This class is designed to provide parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth and options regarding labor, birth and postpartum. You will gain the knowledge you need to be an active participant in your baby's birth, and allow practice of the skills that can help make this experience the wonderful memory it...
$90.00
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This program offers individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers the opportunity to connect and create enriching experiences together. Through arts, culture, games and social interactions, participants can enjoy meaningful connections in a supportive environment. Registration and prescreening required. Please answer the required questions for the registration and contact seniorservices@tmcaz.com with any questions.
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Join our certified lactation consultants and mothers who are seeking answers to breastfeeding questions including latching baby, pumping tips, and much more. You will get a chance to weigh your baby before and after a feed to see how much baby is transferring while nursing. This is a FREE support group, and is open to...
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Inflammation is at the root of joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and difficulty losing weight. In this engaging and educational presentation, you’ll learn what drives chronic inflammation in the body — and how simple food and lifestyle choices can calm it down. We’ll cover anti-inflammatory foods, what to avoid, how to balance your plate, and...
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Join Therese White for a group discussion where people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease can share answers, opinions, ideas, and support. Whenever facing difficult times, having a good support network you can turn to for advice and encouragement may help you feel socially connected and give you a sense of...
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help...
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5 events,
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Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
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Memory Lounge is an arts-based program for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Each workshop introduces a new professional artist who works in visual art, music, dance, or drama. The workshops engage participants in creative and innovative ways, inspiring couples to create new and meaningful memories together. This program is...
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Are You at Risk for Diabetes? Tucson Medial Center offers a national diabetes prevention program to help you stay healthy! Being told you have pre-diabetes, borderline diabetes or that you are at risk for getting diabetes can be intimating and overwhelming. Tucson Medical Center is here to help! Join TMC's Diabetes Prevention Program, where trained...
Free
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4 events,
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This Touchstone Health Services wellness series for teens is focused on building healthy habits, navigating challenges, and gaining practical life skills for mind, body, and beyond. 3-3:30 pm: Doors open, snacks available. 3:30-4:30 pm: Workshop Begins
Free
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TMC's Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group brings together mothers to help each other find hope and healing from the baby blues, depression and anxiety - during and after pregnancy. This group is led by a facilitator, is open to the community, FREE and no registration is needed. Babies in arms welcome. We meet every Thursday...
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TMC's Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group brings together mothers to help each other find hope and healing from the baby blues, depression and anxiety - during and after pregnancy. This group is led by a facilitator, is open to the community, FREE and no registration is needed. Babies in arms welcome. We meet every Thursday...
Free
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It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
$10.00
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2 events,
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The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include:...
$65.00
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Our Breastfeeding Basics class helps improve families' chances for breastfeeding success. Through step-by-step instructions and 3D animation, class participants learn the benefits of breastfeeding, how to achieve a deep latch, which breastfeeding holds and positions are best for them, pumping/returning to work, and how to maintain healthy milk production. The class follows the International Lactation...
$45.00
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2 events,
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Please help support our Anthem area blood drive. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be outside the North Valley Regional Library hosting a blood drive. Please help us save lives.
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For newly expectant parents – guidance on the healthiest pregnancy possible. Learn about nutrition, exercise, fetal development, and physical and emotional changes. Explore how to have a more comfortable and safe pregnancy. Those in their first trimester of pregnancy are especially encouraged to attend. This class is taught by highly-qualified, certified childbirth educators. A tour...
$20.00
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Join our certified lactation consultants and mothers who are seeking answers to breastfeeding questions including latching baby, pumping tips, and much more. You will get a chance to weigh your baby before and after a feed to see how much baby is transferring while nursing. This is a FREE support group, and is open to...
Free
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Join stroke survivors and their care providers on the third Monday of each month. The meetings are facilitated by the Stroke Resource Center.
Free
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Tour our Birthing Unit to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. Register under mother's name and feel free to bring along one support person.
Free
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We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group is led by a trained facilitator and a community member, ensuring a welcoming and informative environment for all. While caregivers are attending the support group,...
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This virtual Parkinson's Support Group takes place on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 2-3 p.m. Register here to receive your link to the Zoom meeting. Cynthia Holmes, PhD (520) 307-8254 or tucsonpdcoach@gmail.com
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance for you to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. A registration is required...
Free
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Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.
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Are You at Risk for Diabetes? Tucson Medial Center offers a national diabetes prevention program to help you stay healthy! Being told you have pre-diabetes, borderline diabetes or that you are at risk for getting diabetes can be intimating and overwhelming. Tucson Medical Center is here to help! Join TMC's Diabetes Prevention Program, where trained...
Free
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5 events,
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Step away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please...
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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.
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Come together from afar and build a support system with people who understand. The Alzheimer’s Association® in partnership with TMC for Seniors, is offering a caregiver support group that is conducted by trained facilitators. During these meetings you will have the opportunity to exchange practical information on caregiving challenges, talk through issues, share feelings, learning...
Free
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2 events,
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It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
$10.00
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Laughter is not only fun—it’s good for your health! Join Jim “Shark” Ogden on the fourth Friday of every month to discover the many physical and emotional benefits of laughter, and learn how this fun, playful activity can boost your mood and energy. Come ready to laugh and experience the positive impact it can have...
Free
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Join our resident Medicinal Herb expert as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial medicinal herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover a variety of medicinal plants, including their medical benefits, their history, how to prepare them, and how to grow them. Each registration includes: 4 medicinal plant starts, 1/2 gallon worm...
$25.00
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Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the importance of math and science in diagnosing and treating...
$20 – $25
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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!...
Free with Admission
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3 events,
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance for you to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. A registration is required...
Free
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance for you to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. A registration is required...
Free
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance for you to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. A registration is required...
Free
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Join our certified lactation consultants and mothers who are seeking answers to breastfeeding questions including latching baby, pumping tips, and much more. You will get a chance to weigh your baby before and after a feed to see how much baby is transferring while nursing. This is a FREE support group, and is open to...
Free
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Give 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. Masks are optional.
Free
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Join Diane Stallings, author and longtime meditation teacher, as she takes you through a 30 minute guided meditation while teaching strategies for handling stress.
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Join us for a day to prepare for caring for baby! This class combines our Baby Care ABCs and Infant CPR courses. Register under mom's name and feel free to bring a support person along with you.
$90.00
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This class focuses on expectant parents planning for a less medicated birth. In addition to the basic elements of the "Preparation for Childbirth" class, this class provides specific comfort and coaching techniques for each stage of labor. Breathing, visualization, relaxation and other resources are emphasized and practiced to empower expectant moms and give them confidence...
$90.00
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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!...
Free with Admission
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Join our certified lactation consultants and mothers who are seeking answers to breastfeeding questions including latching baby, pumping tips, and much more. You will get a chance to weigh your baby before and after a feed to see how much baby is transferring while nursing. This is a FREE support group, and is open to...
Free
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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.
Free
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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. For questions, contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.
Free
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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-halfhour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony. Instructor: Judy Karnia...
$32 – $40
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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!...
Free with Admission
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You can make a difference in someone's life by giving much needed blood to local blood banks and hospitals through the Red Cross. Their mobile blood vehicle will be in the parking lot of the White Tank Library.
Free
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Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help relieve prenatal jitters, answer questions, and provide a chance for you to experience the atmosphere where you will deliver your newborn. A registration is required...
Free
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