Join us this Wednesday, January 8th, at 12:00 PM for a delicious lunch and a fascinating presentation on “Food for Thought: Enhancing Health Through Nutrition”!
Dr. Kimberly Klatt, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Midwestern Medical School and a certified expert in Obesity Medicine, will share valuable insights on aging and nutrition.
Learn how to nourish your body and mind as you age.
A light lunch will be served.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 12 pm
Dr. Jeff Jensen, DPM, Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine will discuss how to maintain good footcare for a healthy and active life, with emphasis on seniors.
Foot care is important to keep mobile and feet healthy. As people age, there tends to be increased issues related to their feet. Older adults have a greater risk of vascular disease that affects arteries that take blood to the feet caused by numerous past health choices. This can cause pain while walking and wounds from inadequate blood flow. Vein issues can cause swelling leading to pain and blisters. Footcare is vital for individuals with diabetes to prevent the risk of limb loss or neuropathy.
Medicare part B covers services by a podiatrist more diabetes-related nerve damage or medically necessary treatment for foot injuries such as hammer toe, bunions, deformities, heal spurs, or ingrown toenails.
A light lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $3 per person.
Come to our next Lunch & Learn!
Wednesday, November 13 at 12 noon
Cobbs Hall at Sun City Christian Church
9745 W Palmeras Drive, Sun City AZ 85373
S’edav Va’aki Museum (formely Pueblo Grande) is a 1500-year old archaeological site once inhabited by the ancestral Sonoran Desert people. Voted a Phoenix Point of Pride and listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Museum provides preservation, education, and collaborative interpretation of the cultural history of the Phoenix area.
A light lunch will be provided for only $3.
Come to our painting class on Wednesday, October 16th!
We have a very talented artist who will guide our group through a fun, no-experience-necessary paint class. She’ll bring all the art supplies, we’ll bring the pizza, and you can bring yourself and some friends and neighbors!
We’ll be in Cobbs Hall, 12:00 – 2:30 pm; there’s a suggested donation of $10.00.
All are welcome.
All members, former members, and friends are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Sun City Christian Church on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.
Worship service begins at 9:30 am. The message will be given by Mark D. Anderson. Following the service, we will gather in Cobb Hall for a time of remembrance, food, music, and fellowship.
Audiences are entranced by lovely ladies and dapper gentlemen in their outfits and are amazed at the characters brought to life through living history portrayals. Where else can you talk to a famous madame of the Old West and later visit with one of the wealthiest men of the Gilded Age? Or maybe join in an old-fashioned sing-along?
Desserts of the Decades will follow the program on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 pm.
Don’t miss a special surprise appearance by one of the founders of the Disciples of Christ denomination!
Reservations are required! Please call 623-972-6179.
Free will offering with a suggested minimum of $10.
Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm
A light lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $3 per person
Medical fraud, waste, and abuse is a critical issue in healthcare, as it raises the premium costs for everyone. Dr. Marcia Blake, a seasoned healthcare fraud analytical investigator will discuss the difference between fraud, waste, and abuse, with emphasis on how individuals can identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse in their encounters with medical providers. She will discuss how to review the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) received for a visit or encounter with the healthcare system, and how to compare the statement to what happened at a visit or encounter within the healthcare system. Attendees will learn how to understand medical statements with special emphasis on Medicare and Supplemental insurance statements, what to do if you find or suspect discrepancies in billing or abuse of system (e.g., billings for services not received or upcoding of services) along with what to do if you suffer physical or psychological abuse from a provider.
Over the next six months, our Wellness Committee will offer educational sessions collaborating with qualified internal and community professionals. Future educational sessions will address osteoporosis; falls and fractures; aging and agism/dementia; navigating the healthcare system; keeping important medical/legal information; visual & hearing impairments and assistive devices; nutrition for seniors; Footcare/Podiatry; medication; and end of life issues, including the Five Wishes program. In addition, an exercise program will begin soon to augment the informational sessions to support an active and healthier community.
The mission of this project is foremost to empower individuals to be self-advocates for their medical care and wellness, as well as that of their loved ones through the programs and information provided by the project. A secondary goal is ensuring trusting relationships are built between participants that help alleviate isolation and loneliness. In addition, individuals are encouraged to seek ways to remain active, better understand the aging process, community resources, and the medical system.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11
This Sunday’s “Faith through our doors” offering will guide our attention to the Cobbs Hall entrance door we utilize every Sunday. The theme story we will spend the most time with, is the upper inside panel. It might just be the most comforting image in Scripture: Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
This powerful metaphor illustrates not only Jesus’ deep love and commitment but a desired fulfillment for his followers of knowing that we are never separated from the Divine.
Jesus knows each of us by name, guiding us through life’s valleys and celebrating with us on the mountaintops. His voice calls us to follow Him, offering direction in times of uncertainty and peace amidst chaos. Just as a shepherd tends to his flock, providing for their needs and protecting them from danger, Jesus nurtures our spiritual growth and safeguards our hearts.
In a world filled with distractions and challenges, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus leads us. We are a part of the flock, and as those connected with Sun City Christian Church, we know that the lost will be found. It is a Spiritual gift of our congregation, to be there for each other. The Holy Spirit is moving through us in ways that comfort, guide and support when it is needed most.
On Sunday we will reflect on how we can listen more closely to His voice and follow Jesus’ example of love and service. As we gather for worship and fellowship, may we encourage one another to embody the characteristics of the Good Shepherd—compassion, care, and a willingness to lay down our own interests for the sake of others. Together, let us strive to be shepherds in our community, extending Christ’s love to those around us.
I look forward to worshipping with you in person or on YouTube!
Brett
We had a great turnout for the fantastic steel drum concert on September 22! Thanks, Dick Huggins, for these photos!
