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Line Dance on the Bridge 2019

This is an exciting event that benefits the programs of Havasu Community Health Foundation. Gather your friends and have fun while helping us provide low-cost health-screening programs, support groups and health education in the Havasu Community.

Sunday, February 24, 2019, 2:30 pm.

PRE-SALE OF T-SHIRTS HAS BEEN CLOSED.

Click here to go to the information page with details and links to dance videos, online registration forms, sponsor forms and more.

WEAA Wise Up Series

W.E.A.A. Wise Up Lecture Series

2^nd Friday of every month = 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Lake Havasu Senior Center

450 Acoma Blvd S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME

click here for the topic schedule

Wise Up-March-2019

Estate Planning - Be Prepared

Melissa Henak, who has served as an Elder Care Advisor with JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law for nearly 10 years, provides assistance with Elder Law issues, including advance directives, estate planning, and long-term care benefits. She is committed to educating, empowering, and encouraging others to get their affairs in order for their benefit now and in the future.

Beth Biehn works at Hospice of Havasu as the coordinator of the Transitions Program. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with her BSW (bachelors in social work) and University of North Dakota with her MSW (masters of social work). She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Beth has worked in the field of hospice and geriatric care for over 15 years. Transitions is a no-cost, no-obligation community outreach program.

Download a March Flyer here.

Go To The Series Info Page.

Walker of the Month February 2019

February Walker of the Month Brigitte Wittgren

Brigitte Wittgren is our walker for February. She is 74 years young, divorced and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She moved to Lake Havasu from Indiana where she was a district manager and consultant. In Havasu she was a school bus driver and is now retired.

Brigitte enjoys walking at Rotary Park, exercising and socializing at Titan Gym. She does Tai Chi, Stretch and Tone and kayaks several days a week. She does some form of exercise 7 days a week.

Brigitte exercises to keep breathing (she has asthma) and to keep her joints moving.

Brigitte likes to exercise outdoors and at the gym. So get motivated to keep moving and

“Get On Your Feet”!

Volunteer Help Wanted

2+ Volunteer Positions Open

Health & Wellness 101 Coordinator is being re-invented this year. We hope to make it new, fresh and exciting. We are looking for a person to solicit and schedule speakers, brainstorm topics and reserve facilities and work with staff on publicity.

Events Coordinator(s) we are looking for a person or persons to oversee the event committee, recruit volunteers, sponsors, and/or vendors at our health fairs and work with staff to design publicity items and overall strategy. Volunteer to coordinate one event, or all. Events include the Winter Health Fair, Back to School Health Fair, Community Health Fair, Ms. Havasu Senior Pageant, and smaller fundraisers.

If you are interested in one of these volunteer positions, please stop by the Health Foundation at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Ste. 101 A volunteer application may be found on our website and in our office.

Arizona Tax Credit

Your State Income Tax can benefit our Lake Havasu Community! You can help by paying your State Income Tax with a Tax Credit to the Havasu Community Health Foundation. Contact us at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101 or (928) 453-8190

Programs that qualify are The Food Bank, Veterans Health Awareness, and SAP-Student Assisted Program.

Download a copy of the Tax Credit Form here Or click here to give online.

Return the copy of the Tax Credit Form with a check!

Drivers Needed

Drivers Needed for Veteran's Treatment Court

Drivers will provide:

· Curbside service for veterans in LHC Veterans Treatment Court.

· Drive throughout the LHC, Parker, Bullhead and Kingman area.

· Transport Veterans to Testing, Court or Counseling services.

· Be available Monday through Friday.

· Rotate with other drivers, be on call for 1 week periods.

To apply:

· Complete an application at Havasu Community Health Foundation.

· Provide valid Arizona Drivers License.

· Provide current 3 year driving record from Motor Vehicle Department.

Veterans Health Awareness - Backpack Project

Join Havasu Community Health Foundation in supporting our homeless veterans with backpacks filled with health & hygiene products. Drop off any of the items in the next section, (click Read More) at our office. Cash donations are also accepted for expenses related to this and other veteran’s programs.

Dementia Connection of Havasu Support Meetings

Dementia Connection of Havasu holds regular support group meetings the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings in May will be held the 8th and 15th..

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7.

An activity group is provided for your loved one. Please call 928-453-8190 to make a reservation.

HHWC Saturday Walking Group

Put your walking shoes on and join the Havasu Healthy Striders on Saturdays at 6:30 am--gotta beat the heat!

Meet them in Rotary Park near the swimming area. Every one is welcome!

Community Events

You’re invited to join a 6-week series called The Daniel Plan. This is a groundbreaking approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle and is centered on five essentials that will help your success: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. So are you ready to revolutionize your health once and for all? January 23- February 27 (Wednesday nights only) held at the Lake Havasu Nazarene Church, 2700 Rainbow Ave. N, 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Facilitated by Shanna Scordel, Certified Health Coach. It's not too late to join the first class, or you can get ready to join a second 6-week class on March 7 , Thursday nights at 6:00 pm at the Nazarene Church.

Your Gut Environment Workshop, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm, Presented by Shanna Scordel Certified Health Coach with Inspire Wellness For You. Held at The Study - 2550 Kiowa Blvd. N. Learn: • What are micro-nutrients • Types of digestive Issues • Simple steps to a healthier gut • Health Support. RSVP to 928-733-7499 to reserve your spot.

Cardiac screenings for youth in Lake Havasu. Saturday, February 16, 2019. $60 for students/$90 for adults. Funds raised will allow the Anthony Bates Foundation to donate AEDs to Lake Havasu High School to protect students from sudden cardiac arrest. Call 602-482-5606 or visit AnthonyBates.org. Download a flyer with more information here.

Terros Mobile Crisis Services HCHF is helping to spread the word about Terros Health. Terros provides 24 hour mobile crises services to the Havasu community. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, support is available at no cost, 24/7 through Health Choice Integrated Care's crisis line, operated by Crisis Response Network. Call 1-877-756-4090. This service is free of charge and open to everyone regardless of insurance status. Click here to view and download their flyer.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI Havasu offers a monthly program. Family Support Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 pm to 11:30 am, in the Mount Olive Lutheran Church at 2170 Havasupai Blvd.. This group is for family members and close friends of a person with mental illness. Participants must be age 18 or over. Download a flyer here. For more information call Betty Bradley at 453-7869.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - offers a weekly Recovery Support meeting. The Connection Recovery Support Group is held every Thursday at 2:30 pm at 1795 Civic Center Blvd. Ste. 101.. Download a flyer with more information here.

Grief Support Group, Hospice of Havasu meets Wednesdays from 10-11AM and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (Hospice of Havasu main office). Anyone from the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group, Hospice of Havasu. Meets every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (at the main Hospice of Havasu office). Anyone from the community who is care-giving can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Community CPR Classes Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center

You are encouraged to attend ONE of the sessions to learn Hands-Only CPR and the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Held at the Havasu Regional Medical Center Learning Center., 1785 McCulloch Blvd. (across from K-Mart and next to Havasu Surgery Center, entrance in the back). This course is FREE to the community. This is not a card-earning course. Monthly Meetings, 6 pm to 7 pm: Days vary, see attached flyer. . Reservations are not required. Download a schedule here.

STOP THE BLEED, SAFE A LIFE. Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center

Uncontrolled Bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma…. Learn how to STOP THE BLEED. You never know when YOU will be the first person to render first aid—car accidents, off road. Held in the HRMC Learning Center 1785 McCullough Blvd. RSVP is required. Sign up at Bleedingcontrol.org or email Danielle.stello@lpnt.net. For more information call 928-854-7549. Download a flyer with schedule here..

Nar-Anon Family Group, Serenity on the Lake meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at 2041 Swanson Ave, the Alano Club. The group gives hope and help for family and friends of addicts.

Heart Association Life Check

Did you complete "My Life Check Assessment" at our recent A Fair of the Heart?

If you did, it's time for a check up. If you didn't it's time to start. Click the picture to the right, then click the link on the American Heart Association page to complete your assessment. Returnees will need to re-enter information -- (The American Heart Association does not retain your data for privacy reasons).

Did you make changes that improved your health score? Let's keep at it and become the healthiest we can be!

Low Cost Lab And Health Screenings

Low cost lab and health screenings are available year round. One of our core values is to help everyone in our community access common wellness screenings. The Cancer Association of Havasu and HcHF are working together to provide several lab screenings to achieve that goal.

Opportunities to Support Havasu Community Health Foundation

Opportunities to Support Havasu Community Health Foundation

There are a variety of opportunities to support HCHF directly or by supporting various activities and fundraising events in Lake Havasu. You will find our Report to Donors on our website. Sponsorship of our Public Relations Tools allows the Foundation to "get the word out" about all the events and programs that benefit the community.

Click Here to support our website, quarterly Healthbeat Newsletter or our weekly Healthbeat e-newsletter.