Fitness Fun

A fabulous exercise class that includes stretching, cardiovascular, strength training and balance.
Certified Instructor: Coleen Burke
Meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am or 8:45am in the Fellowship Hall with limited class sizes.

Fitness Fun Online Classes are available to view. Scroll to the bottom of this page and click the video you would like to watch.

Bring a large beach type towel to cover chair - Bring your own weights, resistance band, small ball and water.
(Balls and resistance bands available for purchase at the church office or before class)

Masks are optional for those that have been fully vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.
Masks are required for those that have not been fully vaccinated.

Sign Up

Starting in April, sign ups will no longer be online. Classes will be on a first-come, first serve basis with sign-ins at the door.

Please click the link below to complete the annual Fitness Fun 2022 Disclaimer Form. Email the completed forms to dppc@desertpalmschurch.org.
Fitness Fun 2022 Disclaimer Form
 

If you are unable to sign up online, there are sign up packets available at the church office. You may call the church office at 623-584-4602

Donations, either online or at the door are necessary to sustain the offering of the classes. Thank you for your generous donations

• Online donations accepted and encouraged, click this link to donate. 
    Click on the "Other" fund and write Exercise Donations in the Memo Line.   
• Check or cash donations accepted at the class.

Health and Wellness Classes

Health and Wellness relates to a person's physical, emotional, and spiritual state.

Improving your health and wellness promotes good health and reduces the risk of disease with a wholistic approach. A variety of health-related classes are offered throughout the year.

Upcoming Classes

Activities

Vitalant Blood Drive

In partnership with Vitalant, DPPC hosts two blood drives a year: Spring and Fall, and this summer!
There is a critical need for blood at this time. Consider giving the gift of life, give blood.

June 9, 2022 Blood Drive: Blood Drive Letter Sent to the Church

“Leoma, it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday and seeing your 1^st blood drive in action. WOW, quite the operation! Thank you for your extra efforts to make this a successful event. We interviewed 52 donors and collected 51 blood components. These units will impact the lives of approximately 153 patients w/ transfusable medicines through this generosity. Please share this “Good News” w/ your members and we look forward to your next event on Tuesday, 11/1/22. Blessings!! Greg Wieking”

I want to share MY HEARTFELT THANKS to the blood donors. BRAVO to all involved, this is such an important event. You are helping so many lives, more than you/we will ever realize. This was my first blood drive, and I was amazed at the support, help and giving.

BRAVO to a successful blood drive THANK YOU, from Leoma!

  The  Fall Vitalant Blood Drive at DPPC will be next!

   DPPC Vitalant Blood Drive
   When: December 2022
   Time: 7:30 am – 11:45 am
   Where: Fellowship Hall

Make an appointment by calling the church office at 623-584-4602.
Questions, contact the church office or visit donors.vialant.org and use the Blood Drive Code: DesertPalmsPC

Meals of Joy

See our Missions page for more information.

  Responding to An Emergency Training in Spring

A class held in the Spring that prepares the participant to respond to an emergency at home, at church and in the community. Participants learn hands only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This is not a certification class.

Responding to an Emergency and Hands Only CPR  
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
   Educational Class
American Heart Association Friends

The last class was held: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Check back in the spring of 2023 for the next class.
 

Presenters: Beth Hamstra, Retired Advance Practice Nurse, and Dr. Gerald Hamstra

Knowing how to respond to an emergency at DPPC, at home, or in the community is important for everyone to learn. This class will empower you to care for your friends and family in an emergency. This is a great opportunity to educate yourself and practice these skills in a fun, safe and interactive class. Even if you are unable to administer CPR, there are many other things that you can do to be helpful in an emergency.

Questions and to Sign-up:
Call Mary, Faith Community Nurse at (623) 584-4602 ext. 209.

Influenza Shot Clinic

In partnership with a local pharmacy, an influenza shot clinic is held in October.

Flu Shot Clinic

The clinic for 2021 was held on October 13th. Check back next fall in 2022 for the next one.

Palms Newsletter Article

Belief

My belief is that the healthier a person's spirit and soul are, the more inclined they will be to care for their physical health, and they'll have greater strength and power - ability - to care for their health.

Knowledge, motivation, and ability are three very important factor when it comes to living healthy and making health related behavior changes.

Vitalant

When donors give blood at your upcoming blood drive their blood donation will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and they may be able to help a COVID-19 patient. Convalescent plasma can be collected from regular whole blood, platelet or plasma donations. Other blood components (red cells, platelets) can still help trauma victims, cancer patients or someone with another serious medical condition. Antibody test results will display in the online donor account approximately 2 weeks after the completed donation

Duet: Information & Referral Assistance

Taking care of an aging loved one is a complicated journey. Duet staff are there for you every step of the way in providing personalized information and guided assistance. This can include connecting you with community resources, answering questions, and giving helpful advice. (602) 274-5022

COVID-19:

It is important to protect yourself and others by taking preventive measures against COVID-19:

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines

• Wear a well-fitting mask
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
• Test to prevent the spread to others
• Wash your hands often
• Cover coughs and sneezes

Monitor your health daily

Seek care when needed:

Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your medical conditions or if you get sick and think that you may have COVID-19. Discuss steps you can take to manage your health and risks. If you need emergency help, call 911 right away.

Do not delay getting care for your medical condition because of COVID-19. Emergency departments, urgent care, clinics, and your healthcare provider have infection prevention plans to help protect you from getting COVID-19 if you need care.

Blessings,
Leoma

Meditation Monday from Nurse Leoma

Health Related Resources

Community Action Programs; For Rental or Mortgage Payment Assistance

Maricopa County households seeking assistance with their rental deposit or their monthly rental or mortgage payment may qualify for assistance from the Human Services Department’s Community Services Division (CSD). CSD coordinates the delivery of rental and mortgage assistance to Maricopa County residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix. https://www.maricopa.gov/5582/Rental-Mortgage-Assistance

Maricopa County residents seeking assistance with current utility deposits or payments may qualify for assistance from the Human Services Department’s Community Services Division (CSD). CSD coordinates the delivery of utility assistance to Maricopa County residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix.  https://www.maricopa.gov/5581/Utility-Assistance

COVID-19 Community Care Resources
COVID-19 Community Care Resources - This is an overwhelming time for communities around the world as we face the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re like many others looking for essential resources, support, tips to de-stress and ways to help, you’ve come to the right place! This Community Care Resources page will be updated as more resources for Surprise residents become available. Symptoms & Testing

The Surprise Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for social services. Through strategic partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies, the center offers Surprise residents connections to services that include everything from rent and utility assistance, employment support, food and nutrition resources, and more.

Covid Resources
Resources collected by Mary, Faith Community Nurse

211Arizona.org
The 2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Services program was founded in 1964 as Community Information and Referral Services and incorporated as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 1979. Solari acquired the program in 2017.

2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week and every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish and assistance is available in other languages via real-time interpreter services.

2-1-1 Arizona operators will help individuals and families find resources that are available to them locally, throughout the state, and provide connections to critical services that can improve – and save – lives

ArizonaTogether.org
Arizona is here for you.
As we work to get through COVID-19 and support public health in Arizona, we are committed to making sure Arizonans have access to the resources they need to stay healthy and be part of our state's recovery. We’re in this together and we will return stronger.

Organizations Providing Care In Your Home

• About Seniors Placement Services: Contact Christina Cave at About Seniors, 602-772-6490.
• ComforCare
• Home Instead

Community Support Groups

• Benevilla Phone Support Groups Phone: 623-584-4999
   
• Banner Sun Health Phone Support Groups Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Phone Number: 623-832-6530 Arizona Caregiver Coalition Caregiver Resource Line: 1-888-737-7494
   
• Alzheimer's Association Phone Support Groups Phone Number: 602-528-0545
   
• 24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
   
• Area Agency On Aging Phone Number: 1-888-264-2258
   
• 24 Hour Senior Helpline: 602-264-4357

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group

Caregiving is a blessing and a burden. If you are caring for others in your home, at a facility, a neighbor or a loved one that lives far away, please join our Caregiver Support Group.

This group is a warm and caring time where you can share your story, find new ideas and resources and be cared for.

We meet every month:

In-person Caregiver Support Group
When: every first Monday of the month
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room

ZOOM Caregiver Support Group
When: every third Monday of the month
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
    https://zoom.us/j/4891922044
    Meeting ID: 489 192 2044

It is time to share stories, be listened to, supported and cared for while learning of resources.

If you have any questions, please call Mary, Faith Community Nurse at 623-584-4602 ext. 209.

Low Vision Resource Gathering

Do you or a loved one live with a vision challenge? Please join the Low Vision Resource Group.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall.

It is a time to share your story, challenges and resources. Educational programs offered at some meetings.  Questions, call Mary,  Faith Community Nurse at 623-584-4602 ext. 209.

When: Every third Wednesday of the month (not meeting in December)
Where: Fellowship Hall
Time:   10:30 a.m.

Grief Support Group

GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. 

There are grief share programs offered in Sun City West. For more information, go to: GriefShare.org