Diane Foote found both the May and June rocks and received her Horizon Room gift cards. She said she and her faithful companion Hades didn’t have a lot of competition, with the snowbirds gone for the summer! As of now, the Rock of the Month, sponsored by the SunBird Garden Club, will be on hiatus…
Janet Cook A home can be the best overall investment, for it impacts the quality of our day-to-day life. Many homeowners remodel at purchase to personalize the home (and the convenience of not moving in until it’s done!) or after living there a few years, being very familiar with what isn’t working and the wisdom…
Gary Chalk My wife, Jan, and I recently hosted two couples we have been friends with for many years. When we picked the date, we agreed instead of our usual evening dinner get-togethers, to make it a lunch so our friends did not have to drive home in the dark. It’s called aging. Aging was…
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often referred to as the golden years, when individuals can step away from work demands and fully embrace the freedom of having the luxury of time. For many, this phase of life represents an opportunity to savor moments, pursue passions, strengthen relationships, and engage in activities that bring joy and…
Crystal Cards (CC) has been recycling greeting cards since 2016. Not only does this make good use of the cards, it provides additional funds to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Others who benefit from this effort are the volunteers of CC. It takes numerous steps to collect these cards, sort, cut, glue,…
The Phoenix Airport System—Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport—are known for flying machines. But the airports are also great places to check out art exhibitions and installations, thanks to the Phoenix Airport Museum. When you’re in Phoenix Sky Harbor picking up a loved one or heading out on…
Mark Wenz The Unity Church emphasizes individual freedom in spiritual growth, believing that each person has the right to choose his/her own path and beliefs without pressure to adhere to specific dogmas or creeds. Unity affirms the freedom of individuals to explore their spirituality according to their own understanding and experience. This is one of…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…
Diana Hunt Diane Hunt, 81, of Springfield, Ill., and more recently of Chandler, Ariz., recently passed away unexpectedly on June 5. She was born Aug. 29, 1943, to Rex and Donna Duncan and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years (Paul), her brother Jack, and stepson Greg. Diane was loved by…
The Edward Jones Sun Lakes team, led by Financial Advisor Stephen Phair, hosted its first-ever blood drive on May 8, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. With 23 donors rolling up their sleeves, this successful event has the potential to save up to 69 lives. The blood drive, held at Phair’s office at…