Announcements
-
The Sierra Vista Seventh Day Adventist Church would like to invite you to live a healthy lifestyle.
The Health and Temperance department is hosting a challenge for anyone interested in participating from:
January 9 to August 28, 2010
Church Members, friends, and family interested in participating in the Healthy Lifestyle challenge can call the Health and Temperance Leader for additional Information: 1-(520)-378-2311.
The Challenge will be broken into eight culminating events for each month:
- Walk (1.5 miles)
- Walk/Run (2 miles)
- Run (2.5 miles)
- Bike (3 miles)
- Bike (4 miles) and Run (2 miles)
- Swim (300 yards)
- Swim (400 yards) and Bike (5 miles)
- Swim (500 yards), Bike (6 miles), and Run (3 miles)
This challenge will be presented in a series of sessions over the next eight months. Each session will be held at the Better Living Center. Each session will start at 4:00 PM:
- Jan
- o 3 Jan, Stretching Basics
- o 10 Jan, Aerobics (10:00 AM, Re-Scheduled - Revival Meeting)
- o 17 Jan, Circuit Training
- o 24 Jan, 1.5 mile Walk event
- 31 Jan, Stretching Basics
- Feb
- o 7 Feb, Aerobics
- o 21 Feb, Circuit Training
- o 28 Feb, 2 mile Walk/Run event
- Mar
- o 7 Mar, Stretching Basics
- o 14 Mar, Aerobics (Cancelled)
- o 21 Mar, Circuit Training
- o 28 Mar, 2.5 mile Run/Walk event
- Apr
- o 4 Apr, Stretching Basics
- o 11 Apr, Aerobics
- o 18 Apr, Circuit Training
- o 25 Apr, 3 mile Bike event
- May
- o 2 May, Stretching Basics
- o 9 May, Aerobics
- o 16 May, Circuit Training
- o 23 May, Sports Day at the park
- o 30 May, 4 mile Bike and 2 mile Run event
- June
- o 6 Jun, Stretching Basics
- o 13 Jun, Aerobics
- o 20 Jun, Circuit Training
- o 27 Jun, 300 yard swim event
- July
- o 4 Jul, Sports Day at the park
- o 11 Jul, Stretching Basics
- o 18 Jul, Aerobics
- o 25 Jul, Circuit Training
- Aug
- o 1 Aug, 400 yard Swim and 5 mile Bike event
- o 8 Aug, Stretching Basics
- o 15 Aug, Aerobics
- o 22 Aug, Circuit Training
- o 29 Aug, 500 yard Swim, 6 mile Bike, and 3 mile Run event
Stretching Basics will focus on extending your limbs and muscles to their full extent.
Aerobics will focus on muscle tone and definition with the use of strength training and cardio exercises.
Circuit Training will focus on stationary aerobic conditioning of the heart and muscles.
Attendance will be taken at each monthly culminating event. 1st place by group will be recognized for their efforts. Anyone completing all eight events will be recognized for their participation in the challenge series.
-
There will be a church meeting at 6:00 PM on 3/17/2010. All are invited to attend. This meeting is to inform the church members of planned activities and items of interest for all church members.
-
The Church Officers would like to take a moment and wish a happy anniversary to the following church members:
March 2010
Brian & Lorraine Bartholomew - Mar 2
Les & Lydia Mansfield - Mar 3
Lewis & MyongSun Faraci - Mar 19
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
-
The Church Officers would like to take a moment and wish happy birthday to the following church members:
March 2010
Louis Faraci - Mar 5
Annabell Brien - Mar 12
Justin Wical - Mar 13
Heather Clark - Mar 14
Rebekah Hawes - Mar 16
Ira Wical - Mar 17
Angeline Bouthillier - Mar 18
John Rose - Mar 18
Diana Webster - Mar 21
Lauren Knecht - Mar 23
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
-
Here are the class dates scheduled for Mar - Jun 2010:
28 Mar, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
25 Apr, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
23 May, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
20 Jun, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost per student: $55.00 (non-members)
Church members attend at no-cost.
If you would like to participate in any of these classes, please contact Richard Wical at 378-2311. This class covers Standard First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and CPR (Cardio Pulmanary Resuscitation - Adult, Child, Infant) procedures in the event of an emergency. All materials will be provided at the class.
Register or additional information: rwical@cox.net
-
American Red Cross (ARC) - Instructor Series
Lay Responder for the workplace or Schools and Community
Instructors certified during this training will be authorized to conduct classes for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The instructor series consists of the following:
1) Instructor Certification Course (Lay Responder for the workplace)
The purpose of this course is to certify Instructor candidates with the skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. The content of this course is designed to help the students to identify and eliminate potentially hazxardous conditions, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. This course is approximately nine hours in duration.
2) Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
The purpose of this course is to:
-
Introduce instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the ARC
-
Prepare instructor candidates to teach ARC specialty courses to diverse populations.
-
Introduce instructor candidates to the policies and procedures of the ARC to ensure course consistency, quality and appropriate reporting.
This course is approximately four and half hours in duration.
3) Instructor Course - Lay Responder for the workplace, Schools and Community
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED courses for lay responders. This course is approximately sixteen hours in duration.
Note: Students must identify which module they wish to certify in (workplace or schools and community) at the time of registration.
Here are the dates this series will be offered:
July - Oct 2009
CPR/AED/FA Certification Course
28 Feb 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fundamentals of Instructor Training
28 Feb 2010, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Instructor Course - Lay Responder for the workplace, Schools and Community
1-4 Mar 2010, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost to attend the course is $340.00 per student and includes all student materials, administration fees, and instructor fees.
The series will be conducted in the Better Living Center (directly behind the SDA Church)
If you would like to register for this course, please call or send and email to:
Richard Wical
520-378-2311
-
-
American Red Cross - Babysitter's Training
If you would like to sign up for this class, you must between the ages 11 and 15 years old. This class is designed to provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training focuses on the skills in leadership, professionalism; safe play; emergency response and basic first aid procedures.
Here are the scheduled class dates for Jan - Mar 2010:
Babysitters Training:
7 Mar 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
18 Apr 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
9 May 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
13 Jun 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost per student: $40.00 (non-members)
Church members attend at no-cost.
Register or additional information:
rwical@cox.net -
Here are the class dates scheduled for Mar - Jun 2010:
17 Mar 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7 Apr 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
5 May 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
9 Jun 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Cost per student: $35.00 (non-members)
If you would like to participate in any of these classes, please contact Richard Wical at 378-2311. This class covers Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and CPR (Cardio Pulmanary Resuscitation) procedures in the event of an emergency. All materials will be provided at the class.
Register or additional information: rwical@cox.net
Church members attend at no-cost.
-
CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider
This class is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for people working in areas that require advanced life saving skills (e.g., Law Enforcement, and medical professionals).
This certification in now valid for two years!
Here are the dates for Apr - Jun 2010:
4 Apr 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
2 May 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
6 Jun 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Church members attend for free.
Cost per student: $55.00 (non-church members)
Register or additional information: rwical@cox.net
-
Here are the dates for Mar - Jun 2010
10 Mar 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
14 Apr 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
12 May 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
16 Jun 2010, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
No-Cost for church members
Course Fee is $35.00 for non-church members
This class is designed for lay responders and provides required procedures for standard first aid emergencies. All materials are provided for the class. If you need additional information, contact Richard Wical: 378-2311.
If you would like to register for this class, send email to: rwical@cox.net
-
Infant and Child CPR covers the procedures needed to for breathing and cardiac emergencies. This class meets the requirements for Home and Professional day-care workers requirements.
Here are the scheduled classes for Mar - Jun 2010:
24 Mar 2010, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
21 Apr 2010, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
19 May 2010, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
23 Jun 2010, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Church Members - No Charge
Non-Church Members - $30.00
If you would like to register for this class or obtain additional information, contact Richard Wical at 520.378.2311.
Send email to register for this class to
rwical@cox.net -
NEW IN 2009!!!
Reduce In-Class Time with Blended LearningRed Cross has a new way to offer First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Training.
Red Cross Blended Learning offers web-based training combined with a short, in-class skills session. Flexible and self-paced, the web-based program is available online 24/7.
- Access courses at your convenience and at your own pace.
- Course-takers have the option of going through the lessons in full or abbreviated form, and can test out of lessons as well.
- Access to review online content for a full year.
- Certifiable courses in First Aid, CPR and AED. Take one course, or combine courses.
How does it work?
Stage 1 -- Online Training.
Each course participant can take the training from any computer that meets the minimum operating system requirements and has high-speed internet access. Students must register a minimum of two weeks prior to the scheduled skills assessment date listed below:Stage 2 -- Skills Session.
A Red Cross instructor allows the participant to practice, then assesses his or her skills. Find the time below that's best for you:
Skill Sessions*
Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church - Better Living Center, 777 South Highway 92, in Sierra Vista4-9-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
4-23-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
5-7-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
5-21-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
6-11-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
6-25-2010, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
*Note: Please allow two weeks in advance of each skills session to complete the online portion of your training. After passing the online portion, you will still have access to the online material for one-year.
I LOVE IT! SIGN ME UP!
To sign up, please phone Richard Wical at (520) 378-2311.Available courses include:
CPR/AED Adult - $45.00
Child and Infant CPR - $40.00
Standard First Aid - $45.00
Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Adult plus Child and Infant CPR - $65.00
Register at: rwical@cox.net