The Sedona Women upcoming events

Stroke Awareness, Prevention, and Recovery (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Stroke is a leading cause of death and permanent disability for women. Statistically, one in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Currently, stroke kills about twice as many women as breast cancer each year. Stroke symptom awareness and preventative care is absolutely critical for senior women. We will hear from:

Mark Ritter, CHT, OTR/L, Certified Hand and Occupational Therapist, noted educator of master's and doctoral students, is highly experienced in all phases of stroke awareness and stroke rehabilitation

Sushant Kale, MD, Vascular Neurologist and stroke specialist, is with the Abrazo Arrowhead Stroke Center

Courtney Hrdlicka, MD, Vascular Neurology specialist, Mayo Clinic

Spotlight on Southwest Native American Jewelry (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

TSW Holiday Program (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Acappella Sedona will perform a concert for our members. We will serve refreshments and members who wish to bring cookies will be encouraged to participate ina cookie exchange.

Mindset Matters: How Thoughts Influence Well-Being (January 14, 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Donna Forsythe will discuss how beliefs and expectations often contribute to health and other outcomes. Drawing on the latest scientific research, they will discuss the powerful role of mindset on outcomes in health, fitness, nutrition, and aging. Topics include the mind/body connection, placebo/nocebo effects, positive psychology, and longevity.

Celestial Shadows: Understanding Eclipses (February 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Kevin Schindler, historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, is a member of the Flagstaff history and science communities and currently serves on the board of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. He has authored nine books, including Historic Tales of Flagstaff, and contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column, “View from Mars Hill,” for the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper. In May 2023, he served as Astronomer in Residence at the Grand Canyon, and in 2026 was awarded the Copper Quill Award by the Friends of the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library.

Your Heart and You (March 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 16:30:00 GMT

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.

A Day Just for Me — Game Day (April 08, 2027)

Thu, 08 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

This fun event will include board games, card games, Mahjong, Mexican train, and other fun group activities. Members can participate for all or part of the day. Lunch will be included.

Arizona’s Latin American Influences: History, Culture and Prominent Latina Women (May 13, 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 16:30:00 GMT

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.