Category: Features

About Blue Salvia

Dannette Hunnel As of this writing, it’s too late to start by seed, but you’ll find nice-size sprouts at most nurseries. Salvias, also known as sage, blue sage, or azure sage, grow wild in the desert, which means they don’t take a lot of care. Blue salvia is a tall, thin, upright plant with green-grey,…

Word of the Month: Opacarophile

David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…

Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Jojo Meyer Several weeks ago, a woman whom we didn’t recognize knocked on our door asking for help. Because we grew up in the Midwest, helping comes naturally. Lending her a hand in such a small way led our eyes, ears, and hearts to further awareness of the common struggles that seniors face. She shared…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook It’s June, and we celebrate dads! We want them to feel at home, to be able to kick back, relax, and have fun! What are men wanting for their home remodels to give them their spaces? Of course, it depends on personality, lifestyle, and family needs, but here are four desired features and…

Dwaine and Marlene Hinkle Celebrate 65 Years

Wow, where has the time gone? Seems like June 12, 1960, was just yesterday! They started dating in February 1954 by attending the “Sweetheart Dance” on Valentine’s Day. Once Dwaine had graduated from Doane College in Crete, Neb., they finally “tied the knot.” Dwaine went to work for Allstate Insurance and spent his entire career…

In Passing – June 2025

Joseph Francis Abrutz Joseph Francis Abrutz of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away peacefully with family by his side on his 99th birthday, April 20, 2025. Joe was married to his beloved wife, Beverly Housley Abrutz, for 71 years. Born on April 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, Joe was the youngest of nine children of Ralph…

How to Declutter with Health Challenges

Kim Kubsch Tired of living with all of that clutter, yet health challenges don’t allow you the ability or energy to get rid of it? Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you navigate the decluttering process: 1. Take it slow. It’s totally okay to acknowledge any limitations you might be facing…

Summer Travel Starts with Memorial Day

Travelers should plan ahead and allow time to get through security and find their gate. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can be busy during vacation travel periods like summer break and holidays, and travelers can get a head start on preparations for that…