Event Calendar
Stroke can affect us at any age, but as we get older the risks increase and it becomes a leading cause of death in seniors. Stroke is a leading cause of death and permanent disability for women. It is the third leading cause of death in women, and kills more women than men in the U.S. Currently, stroke kills about twice as many women as breast cancer each year. Statistically, one in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Stroke symptom awareness and preventative care is absolutely critical for senior women.
Many strokes are preventable and treatable. This program will help us understand our personal ability to be prepared for strokes. Three medical experts will give us insight into some of our state’s best stroke care and networks, the early warning signs of stroke, state-of-the-art treatments, and recovery and rehabilitation to continue life successfully after stroke.
Dr. Courtney Hrdlicka, vascular neurologist and Medical Director of the SW Region of the Mayo Clinic Telestroke Network, will address the technology in stroke care and how to best prevent recurring strokes.
Dr. Sushant Kale, board certified neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neurocritical care at Abrazos Health acute-care network, will address the timely critical care stroke network of the greater Phoenix area, of which Abrazos Health is a key player, as well as various treatments of stroke, brain aneurysms, malformations and more from brain to spinal cord that fall under the neurological critical care and stroke treatment arena.
Mark Ritter, occupational therapist at Verde Valley EntireCare and Sports Medicine, with specializations in hand, stroke, and Parkinson’s therapies, will present the positive aspects and treatments of rehabilitation and recovery for stroke patients, as well as the warning signals that can help prevent more serious stroke cases.
We will take a look at the art and history of Native American jewelry. Dr. Kelly Hays-Gilpin, Chair of Anthropology at the Museum of Arizona and Professor Emerita of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University, will focus on the regional history and development of Native American jewelry. She will discuss the Museum’s resources and the upcoming exhibition on the use of color in the jewelry, highlighting turquoise. Patty Topel, an owner of Kachina House, one of Sedona’s top indigenous people’s arts and crafts stores, will talk about how Native American jewelry has evolved, the impact of tourism on jewelry development like Fred Harvey, and modern trends and developments.
Join us December 13 for a High Tea and Nutcracker Ballet performance at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel as part of our annual Holiday Shopping Trip.
This exclusive event ensures an intimate setting for all to enjoy. The afternoon includes a beautifully curated, pre-set menu and a cash bar. Guests can also look forward to a delightful meet-and-greet with the talented Nutcracker performers, offering a rare opportunity to engage with the stars of the show. Meet Clara, The Mouse King, The Nutcracker, and all the Royal Queens from the Arizona Nutcracker.
We will depart at 9am from Outbound Hotel tennis parking lot and 9:15am from Chase bank in the VOC. We will shop in Scottsdale from 11:30am to 1:45pm. The Nutcracker Tea is 2–4pm. We should be back in Sedona by 6pm.
Cost is $258 per person, which includes High Tea, The Nutcracker performance, and transportation.
Please buy your ticket now, as we will only have three tables of eight people available to us. Note that because tickets and transportation need to be purchased in advance, the registration fee is nonrefundable but is transferable.
This month's program features two invasive-interventional cardiologists from Biltmore Cardiology in Phoenix, Dr. David Prutzman and Dr. Kristina Skinner, who will discuss heart health issues especially for women. Dr. Prutzman is double board certified in Internal Medicine, as well as Nuclear Cardiology, and General and Interventional Cardiology. He specializes in the treatment of valvular and congenital heart disease, complex and high-risk coronary interventions, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Skinner is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist, has board certification in General Cardiovascular Medicine and Internal Medicine, and has a special interest in preventive cardiology care, women’s health, and coronary artery disease.
From its earliest days as a settlement, Arizona was shaped largely by Spanish and Mexican communities and culture. That cultural influence is deeply ingrained in the cuisine, architecture, language and art of Arizona. Jaynie Adams, the staff historian for the Arizona Historical Society and Associate Editor of The Journal of Arizona History, will discuss Arizona’s Latin American influence.
