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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!

Walker of the Month January 2020

Sara Melcher is our walker for January!!! She is 53 years young and is married with a son and 2 grandkids. She moved to Lake Havasu from Riverside, California, one year ago and currently does not work.

Sara exercises to stay healthy and also says it’s fun!! She exercises 3-4 days a week at Titan Gym and Rotary Park. She does Sandy Hickox’s Power Sculpt and TRX. Sara currently has no health issues. That’s awesome Sara!!

Sara says exercise is good for your body and mind. The weather is great, so get outside and walk/run or go to the gym. Be good to your mind and body and “Get On Your Feet”!!

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.

Friday, January 31, 2020, tables still available for Friday.

Saturday, February 1, 2020, limited seating on Saturday, call for more information.

Tickets will be $50 each and are available here.

Not Fade Away

Not Fade Away - Rock n' Roll! - A Blast From the Past

The ultimate throw back to Buddy Holly and the Legends of Rock n' Roll!

Friday February 21, 2020

at London Bridge Convention Center

Tickets $50 each

Click here to purchase online or come see us at HCHF office, 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Ste 101.

Dementia Care Conference 2020

The 2020 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.

Line Dance 2020

The Line Dance on London Bridge

is scheduled for

Sunday February 23, 2020

Jay Allen Concert

Saturday March 7, 2020 @ Sara Park Rodeo Grounds, Lake Havasu City

Jay Allen and his band The Stallions from Nashville, TN will be rocking the Rodeo Grounds. This will be a unforgettable night jam packed with tons of music, food and fun! A benefit concert for the Dementia Connection of Havasu.

Tickets $25 each

VIP Premium Box Seats $200 (4 pack of tickets)

Click here to purchase online or come see us our HCHF office, 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Ste 101.

Havasu Half Marathon 2020

Preparations are well under way for our first Havasu Half Marathon & 5K, April 4, 2020. Find details and register at www.runhavasu.com.

Vendor space at the Expo and Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event here: https://mercuryevent.com/event/havasu-half/

Proceeds benefit HCHF Programs: Student Assistance Program and #YOUmatter; Find out more about these groups on the HCHF website or on the event website here: http://runhavasu.com/charities-fundraising/

WEAA Wise Up Series

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

3rd 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

January 17, 2020

Don't Go There!

Abuse Awareness & Prevention

February 21, 2020

Don't Fall for the FREE LUNCH!

Mindful Consumerism

March 20, 2020

Put Yourself in Another's Shoes - Empathy

April 17, 2020

Safety is No Accident!

Evnvironmental Safety at Home

Wise Up January 2020

Wise Up Series
January 17, 2020, 9:30 am

Lake Havasu Senior Center

450 Acoma Blvd. S.

Don't Go There! Abuse and Awareness Prevention

Captain Stephanie Lueras graduated from at Northern Arizona University, where she discovered the Salvation Army, with a BA in Learning and Pedagogy. She held several positions with Salvation Army prior to accepting her call to officership (full-time ministry) and being ordained/commissioned in 2008. Stephanie currently serves as the Corps Officer of the Bullhead City/Laughlin Corps and the River Cities Coordinator, with continued administration of operations in Lake Havasu City, where she strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Melissa Henak, who has served as an Elder Care Advisor with JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law for nearly 10 years, providesassistance 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.

Health and Wellness 101, January 2020

January 14, 2020 at 5:00pm

Held at 1785 McCulloch Blvd. - HRMC Learning Center

Topic: Back Pain - Current Treatments

Dr. Richard Teff

Board Certified Neurosurgeon

presenting

Dr. Richard Teff is a board certified Neurosurgeon that comes to Lake Havasu City from the Phoenix area and has just opened his practice here. The focus of his practice is both complex spine and brain surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive back surgery. Dr. Teff completed his medical degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and his residency at University of Missouri in Columbia Missouri. He spent 22 years as a Neurosurgeon for the US Army with deployments to the middle east. Appointments can be made by calling 928-854-0010

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.

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.

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!

Heart Association Life Check

The American Heart Association has a great tool to evaluate your risk for heart disease. It's free and personal information is not kept.

When you open the assessment, you will enter your age, weight, cholesterol level, blood pressure and answer questions about your lifestyle.

When you complete the questions, you will receive an immediate evaluation with suggestions to improve your health. You can go back at any time to do the assessment again.

Opportunities to Support Havasu Community Health Foundation

Image hchf logo 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 or our weekly e-newsletter.

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

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.

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.

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.