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Isagenix detox info session

An information session on the nine-day Cleansing System will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at NexLev Wellness Center, 4206 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 1.

Learn about the program and how to rapidly experience the benefits from cleansing and infusing your body with nutrients. Experience healthy fat burning, energy level boost and optimum health.

Call (480) 704-2107 to reserve your spot.

Annual ‘Run to Remember' is Saturday

The Fifth Annual "Run to Remember" Honoring our Fallen Law Enforcement Heroes 5K Fun Run/Walk and 10K Run, will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park, 1700 W. Jefferson St. The entry fee is $25.

The mission of the event and organization is to help the survivors of line-of-duty deaths in the healing process.

All proceeds will go to the Arizona Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors to assist families and co-workers in attending National Police Week in May 12 to 16, where they will be honored. Proceeds will also be used for ongoing retreats and seminars that help to rebuild shattered lives.

For information or registration, visit www.active.com.

‘Screaming for Ice Cream' at Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins will be selling more than the tasty treat as 24 Phoenix area stores kick off "Cones for Kids," a month-long fundraising effort that will benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital.

From Jan. 12 through Feb. 14, when customers try one of the iconic ice cream brand's signature flavors, they'll be asked to make a donation on a special ice cream cone icon that will be posted on store walls. Donors will inscribe their name and favorite flavor on the "Cones for Kids" that will also include a "Buy One Get One Free Ice Cream Cone" coupon for a future visit to Baskin-Robbins.

Ahwatukee Foothills locations are at 5035 E. Elliot Road and 4025 E. Chandler Blvd.

Ahwatukee chiropractor offers free health seminar, exam

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Dr. Greg Hauser of Great Choice Chiropractic believes there has never been a greater need for health and wellness than in today's society. He also believes that this is an opportune time to help many people with the escalating costs of health care. To offset those costs, he is offering the community the chance to attend a special New Year's Health Seminar and receive an initial visit at no cost (up to a $350 value). The visit will include a complete Chiropractic exam with X-rays and computer scan.

The free seminar will be offered at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, and again Jan. 31 at Great Choice Chiropractic, located on the northeast corner of 40th Street and Chandler Boulevard, behind Chase Bank in the Ironwood Professional Suites Building. For information or reservations, call (480) 704-6600.

Give blood this month, get free ticket to the FBR Open

The Thunderbirds and United Blood Services have teamed up for the sixth consecutive year to help Arizona's blood donors experience the "Greatest Show on Grass." Simply give blood at any United Blood Services donor center or organization-sponsored blood drive through Jan. 31, and you'll receive a voucher that can be redeemed at the main gate for a one-day pass to FBR Open events at the TPC Scottsdale Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.

For more information or to schedule a donation appointment, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

Take Care Health Systems opens new clinic

Take Care Health Systems, a leading manager of convenient care clinics and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens, has opened a new clinic in the Walgreens drugstore at 3960 E. Chandler Blvd.

Hospice volunteers needed

Hospice of Arizona is looking for warm and caring people to share their time and hearts with terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers can spend time with patients in their homes, group homes or inpatient units. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers are also needed to assist with bereavement support for families.

A free four-session certification training will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at 2222 W. Northern Ave., Suite A-100.

For more information or to register, call the Volunteer Department at (602) 678.1313.

Yoga classes for all levels

Certified yoga instructor Donna DiNunzio will teach community classes for all levels of experience starting at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 26, 29, Feb. 2, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 26 (no class Feb. 23) and continuing through the year in the Community Room at the Ahwatukee Fire Station, 4110 E. Chandler Blvd. Donations will be accepted at the door.

For information, call (480) 330-2015.

Holy Yoga announces winter 2009 instructor training

Holy Yoga will begin instructor training in January for individuals interested in facilitating Christian yoga classes in their communities.

Training will begin Jan. 10 and will run through March 7, concluding with anatomy training and a Holy Yoga immersion retreat from March 24 to 29. Holy Yoga instructor training offers a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification for new yoga instructors and a 20-hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) certification for existing RYTs interested in becoming certified Holy Yoga instructors. The Holy Yoga training and certification, fully accredited by the Yoga Alliance, consists of a rigorous program with training in technique, teaching methodology, anatomy, philosophy, ethics, lifestyle and an instructor practicum. Training is available to local, national and international students via Web cast and teleconference and concludes with a mandatory immersion retreat.

For information or to register, visit www.holyyoga.net or e-mail brooke@holyyoga.net. For general information on Holy Yoga or class schedules, visit the same Web site or e-mail info@holyyoga.net. 

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's presentations

Mark Katz with Hearts of Joy Senior Care will give two presentations at Viillage Oaks of Chandler, 1919 W. Carla Vista Drive: 7 p.m. Jan. 14 on Alzheimer's Disease and 7 p.m. Jan. 21 on Parkinson's Disease.

RSVPs are requested to Gay at (480) 855-6500.

Boot camp for women changes name due to expansion

Ahwatukee Adventure Boot Camp has added another location in Chandler and has changed its name to SouthEast Valley Adventure Boot Camp.

Both locations will begin the new year on Jan. 12 -  the Chandler boot camp will meet at the East Sports Fields at Snedigar Sports Complex and the Ahwatukee Foothills boot camp meets at the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center at 48th Street and Warner Road, behind Blockbuster Video.

Camp starts at 5:30 a.m. sharp in Ahwatukee Foothills and is run by the Coach Dawn Franklin (owner, lead instructor). Boot campers will meet for one hour per day, five days a week, for four weeks.

For more information, visit www.SEVBootCamp.com, call (623) 640-2680 or e-mail Dawn@DawnFranklin.com. 

10-Day Detox Challenge Seminar

Paula Owens, master of holistic nutrition, professional fitness expert, lifestyle coach and author, will present a 10-Day Detox Challenge Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Neilson Room at the Chandler Police Station, 251 N. Desert Breeze, Chandler.

Tuition is $59. Early birds that sign up before Jan. 31 are invited to bring a friend for free.

For more information or to RSVP, visit www.paulaowens.com or e-mail paula@paulaowens.com.

Jazzercise offers Saturday classes

Beginning Jan. 10, Jazzercise classes will be offered at Center Pointe Dance Studio at 8:10 a.m. Saturdays. Other classes are also offered at the Ahwatukee Children's Theatre and Ahwatukee Community Center. No contract is required.

The Jazzercise workout offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing movements choreographed to today's great music. Each 60-minute class includes music, a warm-up, 30-minute aerobic workout, strength, balance, full body stretch, low or high impact options. Have fun, feel great and meet new friends.

For more information, call Cindy Schulze at (602) 292-7521 or e-mail jazzisfun@cox.net.

Runners encouraged to join Team Marathon

As part of its vision to realize a world without breast cancer, the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is encouraging people to participate in Susan G. Komen for the Cure Team Marathon, a new initiative that aligns Komen for the Cure with committed, passionate marathon and half marathon runners.

Participants can choose to run in a race where Komen is an official marathon partner, or they can decide to fundraise for Komen in any half or full marathon they choose to run, such as the P.F. Chang's Rock ‘N' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Team Marathon participants will get support from Komen for the Cure every step of the way. After runners register on www.komen.org/marathon, they can build their own marathon Web page, track their training course and get great tips for fundraising. The runner's friends and family can also visit the Web site and donate in honor of the runner of their choice.

Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $2,200. Fifty percent of donations will support community-based breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in central and northern Arizona. The remaining 50 percent of donations received through Team Marathon will go toward research to find the cures for breast cancer.

McNeish offers classes in 2009

Ahwatukee Foothills resident and Certified Group Fitness Instructor Carrie McNeish is offering a variety of classes in the new year.

- "Linedancercise" classes are available in the evening and daytime. The evening classes are held on Tuesdays at the Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St., (602-534-5252) and registration is open for January and February classes. The Beginning class meets at 5:15 p.m. (course no. 53125), and the Intermediate class meets at 6:15 p.m. (course no. 53126). Daytime classes are held on Thursdays at the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, and registration is open for January to May classes. The Beginning class meets at 11:30 a.m. (course no. CONT_ED 54714) and the Intermediate class meets at 12:30 p.m. (course no. CONT_ED 54718). Registration for daytime classes is available through South Mountain Community College by calling (602) 243-8393.

- "Muscle Mania" classes (course no. 53190) meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Pecos Community Center (602-534-5252), and registration is open for January and February classes.

- A "Group Fitness Instructor Training - Practical Application" class (course no. 45519), available through South Mountain Community College, will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 3 at the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center. This is a vocational class designed to teach individuals how to instruct a variety of Group Fitness classes. To register for this class call (602) 243-8393. 

For more information, visit www.dancemeetfitness.net.

Kids can ‘rock out' during 1 mile fun run

Phoenix Children's Hospital Kids Rock Marathon at the PF Chang's Rock and Roll Marathon is a one mile fun run for children ages 6 to 12. This non-competitive, non-timed event will start at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.

The event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. Participants can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and medal - just for finishing!

Phoenix Children's Hospital is committed to developing and providing programs that promote active and healthy lifestyles for kids and families. The Kids Rock Marathon is a fun way to help children develop the love and habit of walking/running.

For more information, call Nicole Benson-Reiff at (602) 546-3351.

Stroke and osteoporosis screening Jan. 20

Life Line Screening will be at the Ahwatukee Community Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, on Jan. 20 for stroke and osteoporosis screenings. Appointments start at 9 a.m.

Screenings are painless, accurate and affordable. They help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149. All screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287. Pre-registration is required.

Childhood cancer epidemic

Cancer claims more children's lives than AIDS, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes and Muscular Dystrophy combined. Currently, there are more than 40,000 American girls and boys battling cancer, and many will die. Toxic chemotherapy and radiation treatments may continue for as long as three years, with girls and boys hospitalized much of the time.

Children Against Cancer, a grassroots all volunteer nonprofit organization, was founded in 2001 in Phoenix by a mother and son who feel great compassion for babies, children and teens battling cancer. The heartbeat of the organization is to advance children as the top priority in the war against cancer by supporting research for new promising treatments, prevention and the health benefits of organic nutrition along with a green, natural lifestyle.

The charity will hold a Raffle For The Cure on Feb. 1 to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research. Visit www.childrenagainstcancer.org for more details, or to make tax-deductible donations.

For more information, call Caroline at (602) 789-1077.

Chandler Regional Web Site now offers online pre-registration

Patients at Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, now have the option to pre-register for a hospital procedure from the comfort of their own home.

This innovative online tool allows the hospital staff to collect all pertinent patient information, such as name, date of birth, and billing and insurance information, as well as information on their primary care physician, the reason for their visit and whether they are scheduled for an in- or out-patient procedure. The site also provides patients with a list of items they may need in order to complete the registration process. Patients should complete the process 48 hours prior to their scheduled procedure.

To access the pre-registration form, log on to www.chandlerregional.org and click on "Patients and Visitors" on the gray left hand navigation bar. From there, select Admitting/Registration. The option to pre-register online is located at the top of the page.

CHW Foundation - East Valley receives $1 million grant

 CHW Foundation - East Valley was recently awarded a grant from the Gila River Indian Community's State-Shared Revenue Program totaling $1,000,000. The grant, which will be used over a five-year period, will help support the construction of a new patient tower at Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW).

To learn more, visit www.supportchweastvalley.org or call (480) 728-3931.

"Dreams of Steele" benefits children's hospital

Classic car enthusiasts from around the nation will join supporters of The Emily Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital to celebrate this year's annual charity gala, set for 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the Russo and Steele Auction Tent at 18601 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.

All proceeds will benefit the Emily Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The Emily Center is open to the public and is the largest pediatric consumer health library in the southwest.

For more information or tickets, call Janet Reiman at (602) 546-2652 or e-mail jreiman@phoenixchildrens.com.

Beach Ball Benefit helps Children's Heart Center

Phoenix Children's Hospital will import the style and pizzazz of the French Riviera this year with the 16th annual Beach Ball fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. Proceeds will go to the hospital's Children's Heart Center.

The evening features great food and good conversation and begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. The program starts at 8 p.m. with dinner and a live auction followed by entertainment and dancing until midnight.

For more information or tickets, visit www.pchbeachball.com.

JDRF hosting Promise Ball

The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host its ninth annual black-tie fundraiser, The Promise Ball, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E. Camelback Road.

The event is open to all who wish to purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships. Attire is black tie. The cost is $500 per person, with tables starting at $5,000.

Proceeds for the ball, themed "Imagine Victory," will go towards diabetes research in JDRF's Cure Therapeutic, regeneration, which focuses on triggering the body to regrow insulin-producing beta cells.

For more information, visit www.jdrf.org/arizona.

Swim-a-thon to raise money for hospital, drowning prevention

More than 1,000 children and volunteers will participate in Blake's Miracle Fourth Annual Swim-a-thon and Silent Auction starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at SWIMkids USA, 2725 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa.

Blake's Miracle Foundation is all about children helping children. On Dec. 25, 2005, 21-month-old Blake Whitehead of Mesa was diagnosed with acute lympoblastic leukemia (ALL). After a brave three-month fight against this disease, Blake passed away on March 8, 2006. Shortly after that, Blake's family turned their grief into creating Blake's Miracle Foundation to help children still struggling with catastrophic diseases. The funds go to pediatric pain management such as music therapy and pet therapy. The previous three swim-a-thons have raised $116,000 and truckloads of toys for Banner Desert Children's Hospital.

For more information, visit www.blakesmiracle.org.

ASU studies fibromyalgia sufferers

The Arizona Health and Aging Lab at Arizona State University seeks to investigate how people deal with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. Researchers also are studying how the mental stresses of fibromyalgia affect individuals' daily lives, including physical and mental health.

The study does not involve drugs or experimental medications. Participation in this study can last up to 18 months, which includes a follow-up questionnaire. Males and females who are 18 years of age or older with fibromyalgia symptoms are eligible. There is financial compensation for all eligible participants.

Individuals can call for an initial telephone screening to determine eligibility in this study by calling (480) 965-9643.

Spina bifida support group

A Spina bifida support groups meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at 1001 E. Fairmount.

For more information, call Michelle Miller at (623) 533-4615 or visit www.sbaaz.org. For information in Spanish, call Dolores Herrera at (602) 242-4366.

Seniors may qualify for power wheelchair

Medicare's regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating conditions such as arthritis, stroke, heart and breathing problems, or diabetes to obtain a power wheelchair at little or no cost.

Miracle on Wheels is trying to increase public awareness about the assistance options that allow seniors and the disabled to remain independent in their own homes.

To learn more about qualifying, call 1-866-200-6924.

Leukemia Cup Regatta

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society partners with the Arizona Yacht Club to hold the Leukemia Cup Regatta Jan. 16 to 18 at Lake Pleasant in Peoria.

For information, visit www.leukemiacup.org/DM or www.arizonayachtclub.org. To fundraise, contact Cameron Childs at cameron.childs@lls.org or (602) 567-7605.

Chandler Regional launches new Web site

Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), recently launched a new and improved Web site, www.chandlerregional.org. The new design includes several enhanced interactive features, making it easier for patients and visitors to navigate the site.

The Web site also boasts CHW's recent addition of the ResourceLink, a call center providing East Valley residents with program and support group information, class registration, as well as physician referrals. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., by calling the toll-free number at 1-877-728-5414.

To learn more, visit www.chandlerregional.org.

Day care program for children with minor illnesses

Chandler Regional Medical Center has established a program called Chandler Kid Care that helps parents of children with minor illnesses.

Chandler Kid Care is a day care program for infants and children through age 12 who have minor illnesses that prevent them from attending school or regular daycare. The program offers a new solution for the on-the-go parent that works full time. Certified nursing assistants with pediatric training care for the children so that parents can go to work with peace of mind knowing that their children are in a nurturing, caring environment under the supervision of registered nurses. 

Chandler Kid Care is available from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Chandler Regional Medical Center, Morrison Building, 1875 W. Frye Road.

The cost is $30 for six hours or less and $40 for more than six hours per child. Parents must make a reservation in advance because space is limited. 

For more information or to make a reservation, call (480) 728-3353.    

Diabetes outreach support program

The Diabetes Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center facilitates free monthly meetings to discuss issues related to health and diabetes. Each session is lead by diabetes educators and features guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest to individuals with diabetes. The Diabetes Center provides educational programs geared toward people with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes, in addition to those with pre-diabetes.

The meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Chandler Regional Medical Center, Main entrance, room ASIC 1 and 2 (lower level), 485 S. Dobson Road, Chandler.

The meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information or to register, call the ResourceLink toll-free at 1-877-728-5414.