Cheers Trip Opportunities: A number of Cheers members have signed up on Explora Journeys’ July 20-27, 2026, cruise of the Adriatic Sea. The cruise is from Venice and terminates in Athens, with stops in Rovinj and Dubrovnik in Croatia, Kotor in Montenegro, Brindisi in Italy, and Santorini in Greece before ending in Athens. The ship…
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Features, April 2025
In Passing – April 2025
Newman Ovid Benson Newman Ovid Benson passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Chandler, Ariz. Newman was born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Drummond, Wis., the son of Ovid and Lillian (Wilson) Benson. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1946 where he was an exceptional athlete. He played both baseball and basketball. The…
Features, April 2025
Word of the Month: Parsimonious
David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·si·mo·ni·ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·si·mo·ny noun 1a. the quality…
Features, April 2025
Thank You, Friends – April 2025
Sun Lakes Women’s Association Thank you to all the generous businesses that donated and/or sponsored our annual Golf-O-Rama Spring Fling Tournament. Also, a special thanks to Palo Verde for letting us use the facility and, of course, thank you to the many golfers. Without all of you, this tournament would not be a success! We…
Features, April 2025
Secrets to Stay Organized
Kim Kubsch Your home should be a reflection of what you love, a space that you feel good about, and that functions well for you and your loved ones. To achieve this, here are five secrets of organized people: Secret #1: Always put things back where they belong. Put things back where they belong as…
Features, April 2025
Dollars & Sense: Estate Planning Wisdom from Warren Buffett: Part 2
Dr. Harold Wong The March 2025 article was “Estate Planning Wisdom from Warren Buffett: Part 1.” Here are some other key issues that many may not have understood when you completed your estate planning documents (or need to update them if yours do not address these concerns). Most articles and seminars on estate planning focus…
Features, April 2025
Tough Summer Annual
Dannette Hunnel Marigolds are a good flower choice for Sun Lakes summers. These plants are native to Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico, as well as plentiful and highly valued in India; therefore, it’s well known that marigolds are well-suited to desert and arid regions. Marigolds are bold, bright, and very interesting flowers, having symbolic meanings…