The heatwave that recently blasted through our great State of Arizona served to get our attention in a triple-digit kind of way. I was no exception to the ‘heat shock’ having gotten accustomed to the beautiful, temperate weather in Sedona after relocating from the Phoenix Valley in January. I had to remind myself that the […]
Celebrating 33 Years of Community Support
On June 11th the Sedona Community Center was thrilled to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. We celebrated the 33rd and kicked off the 34th year Friday, June 9th, with an ‘anniversary bash’ complete with hand-decorated cake by our own Chef Peggy, great entertainment by Eric Williams on the keyboard, and a roomful of our wonderful regular […]
Natural Ways to Keep Allergies at Bay
The weather is gorgeous, the sky is a sparkling blue, the wild flowers are dazzling us with their colorful splendor, and the cactus blooms are popping out in the lower elevations. Unfortunately, for some of us, the allergy symptoms also start popping out with the arrival of spring. If you are one of those people […]
Water – A Wellspring for your Well-Being
It is that time of year when days get warmer and you may find yourself slipping into your shorts, tweaking up your A/C, and keeping that hat or visor handy. While you are preparing for the sunnier days, it pays to also be reaching for the bottle or glass of water more frequently. There are […]
Don’t Drain Your Brain
Many of us at the Sedona Community Center practice a wellness approach to life that includes a healthy habit of keeping our minds on pleasant, productive thoughts—free of clutter, if you will. Besides the obvious–‘don’t worry, be happy’–there are compelling scientific reasons that indicate it pays to train our brains to stay off the negative […]
When Social Media Hurts Us Socially
Most states and municipalities have no-texting-while-driving laws due to the obvious hazard. While any reasonable person would agree with these laws in concept, evidently many of us continue to engage in this very dangerous practice. A current report from the National Safety Council states that cell phone use while driving is a factor for 1.6 […]
A Sign of Hope
Whether serving up a nutritious and delicious meal or offering the benefits of an energetic work-out, at the Sedona Community Center, a primary focus is on health and well-being. Both consistently good nutrition and a regular fitness plan help to form the solid foundation for improved physical, mental, and social health. As an article from […]
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those fun holidays that practically everyone celebrates in some fashion or another. To get us into the Spirit of Ireland, the Sedona Community Center will be serving up corned beef and cabbage on Friday, March 17th and, of course, things will be green! Whether or not you can honestly […]
