Special Depot Events

 A topic of major concern to all Americans is the cost of health care. Federally funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid seem complex and uncertain to many people. It’s important to understand the role of these government sponsored programs as you investigate other funding strategies that are available to help you meet your future medical expenses.

 In order to assist seniors the SEAGO Area Agency on Aging and the Wellness Depot are sponsoring, “Help with Medicare”. Grace Murcio, insurance counselor will be available to answer your questions about Medicare regulations, insurance benefits, and other relevant insurance products.

 Please call Grace Murcio at 520-432-5301 extension 205 for an appointment. Appointments will be held on Monday, August 9th and Monday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

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  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately one-third of the U.S. population will get shingles.  On Thursday, August 26 at 11:00 AM the Wellness Depot will be presenting an informational talk about “What is Shingles, the Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Transmission, and Vaccine.”

 Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Employee Health Nurse will discuss:

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  The Wellness Depot and a Sierra Vista Chiropractor, Dr. McGuire will present the final part of the “Healthy Lifestyle Choices” series on Friday, August 27th at 3:00 PM. After watching the movie Food Inc. and the DVD Rave Diet, Dr. McGuire made a lifestyle change with his diet. Join Dr. McGuire and learn some of the ways you can live a healthier lifestyle through dietary modification and proper exercise.

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  About 310,000 coronary heart disease deaths occur out of the hospital or in emergency departments each year in the United States. Of those deaths, about 166,200 are due to sudden cardiac arrest. Without immediate, effective CPR from a bystander, a person’s chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest decreases. On average, less than one-third of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR. Performing CPR   can help a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest.

 Come learn “Compression-Only or Hands-Only CPR” on Friday, August 27th at 2:00 PM. The training does not offer a certification, but prepares you to help adults with sudden cardiac arrest.

 The Wellness Depot is offering FREE Breastfeeding 101 Classes to the public on Friday, August 27th from 5:15 to 6:30 PM. There is no need to sign up ahead of time, and parents planning for a baby may attend. Topics covered include how to get breastfeeding off to a good start; what to expect; taking care of yourself when you’re breastfeeding; and how to make sure your baby is getting enough milk. Time will be allowed in the presentation to answer your individual questions.  This class does not replace prenatal classes.

Current Depot Events

Zumba® Gold Class

Every Tuesday at 5:15 PM

$5 per class session

CHAIR YOGA CLASS

Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM and 10 AM

          Chair yoga classes are held every Wednesday morning at 8:30 - 9:30 am and 10 am - 11 am. Marcia Galleher, Registered Yoga Teacher welcomes students of all ages and levels to participate in the weekly chair yoga classes. Reap the benefits of Hatha yoga through the postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The chair yoga classes are gentle and invigorating, designed to increase mobility, improve breathing, develop strength, flexibility, balance, and to cultivate a positive mental attitude of well-being.  Classes are $6 per session.

KIGONG CLASS

Every Thursday at 10 AM

              Join Mrs. Thomas, a Kigong teacher since 2007, to learn the benefits of Kigong. Kigong is an ancient way of strengthening your body’s energy. In its most basic form, Kigong is a preventative health and wellness practice. It is a collection of simple movements and is a “no impact” activity.  Recharge your energy and improve your internal strength, harmony, and balance while you strengthen your immune system and improve your health.

              This class is great for beginners, seniors, the disabled, those recovering from injury and illness, those who want to strengthen their body’s energy, and athletes as well. Class is $8 per session with your first class FREE.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Every Friday at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

              Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Wellness Depot offers FREE Blood Pressure checks every Friday at 2:30 to 4:30 PM except on the first Friday of the month. On the first Friday of the month, the screenings will be offered from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.