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2019 Elegant Evenings Fashion Show

The Cancer Association of Havasu has scheduled its annual Elegant Evenings Fashion Show for Wednesday, November 20th.

This year's theme is Vintage Hollywood and you are invited to join us on the red carpet.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available, click here for more information.

Tickets are $50 each/ $500 for a table of ten. Click here for tickets.

Tree of Reflection

The Dementia Connection of Havasu will hostits annual Tree of Reflection ceremony on December 8th at 4pm in the Island Mall. This event is a time for you to remember or honor your loved ones who have or had dementia. Find details and order your STARs online here.

Living Well with Chronic Pain

Be a part of the 8 week Education/Support Group called Living Well with Chronic Pain! This group uses The Chronic Illness Workbook by Patricia Fennell, MSW. The group is a safe environment in which to learn about the 4 phases of chronic illness:

Participants must meet with the instructor before enrollment.

Call the HCHF office at 928-453-8190 to schedule your appointment.

Click here to go to the group webpage with more information.

Movin For Memory Walk

Thank you to all who registered for our Movin' for Memory 2019 Walk. We had an amazing turn out with over 500 walkers this year.

Please sign up for our E-News to get weekly updates of our next events and Movin' For Memory 2020.

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 November 2019

Wise Up Series
November 8, 9:30 am

Ann Farrar, MPH, RDN
Food for the Body & Soul
Proper Nutrition

Ann Farrar, MPH, RDN is a part time Dietitian at both Havasu Regional Medical Center and La Paz Regional Medical Center in Parker. She is a retired Navy Captain, having served 23 years in the Military Medical Corps. She obtained her BS degree from Calif. State Univ., Chico, Calif., served a one year internship at LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, and received a MPH degree from University of Hawaii.

Health and Wellness 101, November 2019

November 12, 2019 / 4:00 PM

The K.A.W.S.

(the old Schlotzsky's Building)

2144 N. McCulloch Blvd. - Lake Havasu City

Allyson Martin, Nutritionist, CLC

presenting

The Importance of Breastfeeding

Download a flyer here.

2019 Jingle Bell Walk n Run

The Annual Jingle Bell Walk & Fun Run and Ugly Sweater Contest is a community favorite!

Get your family and friends together and sign up for this fun, family and pet-friendly event.

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Go to the event page for details, registration forms and online registration.

Desperado 2020

The Cancer Association is bringing back Desperado, The Premier Eagles Tribute. The concert includes the “Eagles Greatest Hits” show plus 30 minutes of Classic Rock. Find details here.

Choose your night Friday, January 31, 2020 or Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Tickets will be $50 each and are available here.

Dementia Care Conference 2020

The 2019 Dementia Care Conference with Teepa Snow is scheduled for February 4 and 5 2020.

Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities are available now, as well as registration for attendance.

Go to the information page for details and registration and sponsorship of the event.

Walker of the Month October 2019

Bob Feliciano is our walker for October. He is 79 years young but says his response on aging is, “I’m still not certain what I want to be when I grow up.” He’s been married for 42 years, has 2 daughters from a previous marriage and 2 sons with his current wife. He lost his youngest son to suicide and is now a big part of the #YOUmatter; Suicide awareness group.

Bob moved full time to Lake Havasu from Downey, California in 2016. He’s been coming to Havasu since 1974 and bought a home in 2003.

HHWC Saturday Walking Group

Put your walking shoes on and join the Havasu Healthy Striders on Saturdays at 7:00 am--gotta beat the heat!

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

Community Events

Faith and Grace Center is now open, providing emergency safe house, emotional support and services focused on safety, empowerment and self-sufficiency. Call the 24 hour hotline for confidential calls: 928-302-1358. www.faithandgraceinc.com

LAKE HAVASU CITY STAND DOWN November 16, 2019, at the Aquatic & Community Center, 100 Park Ave, Lake Havasu City. Complimentary Lunch will be served. Many local veterans resource organizations will be present to assist with legal assistance, housing, resume assistance, employment opportunities, military organizations. VA benefit applications, Health Care and exam Assistance, food sources and much more. Transportation Available call 928-230-0392.

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.

2019 Community CPR Classes Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center .We encourage you to attend one of the FREE training sessions to learn the simple steps of Hands-Only™ CPR and the use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). Also learn the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack! Download the flyer for location and dates.

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 1:00 pm to 2:30 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.

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 by 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.