North Central News

Class helps families adjust to memory loss

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Seniors

Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is offering MAPS (Memory Assistance and Planning Session), a full-day...

Get exercise inside air-conditioned mall

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Community

The newly formed Metrocenter Mall “Walk ‘n Talk” walking club held its kick-off celebration in the...

Gain confidence, learn self-defense

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Community

The Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., is introducing a Fuji-Kai/Self-Defense Course for adults ages 18 and older, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, from Sept. 9 through Oct. 14. Students will learn escapes, counters from...

New MOPS group holds open house

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Kids & Families

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is open to women who are pregnant or have a child age newborn...

Hours change at some libraries

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Kids & Families

Beginning Sept. 3, nine Phoenix Public Library locations will change hours of service on Tuesdays,...

Community garden comes to MV park

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Community

Phoenix’s Mountain View Park, 9901 N. 7th Ave., will soon be home to a community garden that will...

Chase Field opens to welcome canine fans

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Community

Grab your favorite furry friend, or two, and enjoy America’s favorite pastime at Bark in the Park, set for Sunday, Sept. 15 at Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St. People and pup tickets range from $18-$25 and can be purchased at...

TO YOUR HEALTH: Get plenty of zzzs for optimal health

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

[btn]By Alfredo Lim, M.D.[/btn] Are you getting enough sleep? If not, you may be putting your...

Charitable group has successful first year

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Community

Phoenix Suns Charities announced that “Suns Charities 88,” a network of emerging and established community leaders, raised $125,000 in its inaugural season. The funds will benefit local nonprofit organizations that focus on...

Ideal Physical Therapy opens in midtown

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

Ideal Physical Therapy on Aug. 19 opened its newest clinic in the Phoenix metro area, the Midtown...

Good news for JCL’s heart disease tests

Posted by North Central News | Sep 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, Phoenix, has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Echocardiography in Adult Transthoracic care by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC...