Category: Features

Thinking about Summer Travel?

Dannette Hunnel For many, the favorite method of travel while in Europe, the British Isles, the USA, or Canada is by train. It is affordable, reliable, comfortable, and most generally on-time, with little chance for lost luggage. An excellent way to see the countryside, bodies of water, tiny towns, villages and beaches. Afraid you’ll get…

Tech Made Simple

Zach Sadkin What is two–factor authentication and why do I need/want it? Using two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an important extra layer of protection to your online accounts, like banking, financial services, doctor portals, or even some email services now. As we get older, keeping our personal and sensitive information safe becomes even more important. 2FA…

How Smart Is Your Smartphone?

Jacqueline Ruffino We all survived the days before smartphones were invented. Alexander Graham Bell is shaking his head and hopefully looking down on us saying, “No, I hadn’t created a monster.” “I created and invented the telephone.” Hooray. A smart way to communicate with others. A smart way to call someone to say “Hi, I…

Happy 30 Years!

For the past 30 years, Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta has been serving the East Valley with a simple mission: provide great food, genuine hospitality, and a welcoming place where the community can gather. Locally owned and operated by business partners, Shaun Kelley and Jeff Weninger, Floridino’s is known for its handmade pizzas, pasta dishes, calzones,…

Bridge Scores

IronOaks Friday Ladies Bridge IronOaks Ladies Bridge Group is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote friendship, enjoy an afternoon of social intermediate bridge. IronOaks Ladies Bridge is open to all residents of Sun Lakes. Regular play for the association is every Friday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

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Peace and Heart Coherence

Judith Kopp How can peace on Earth be created? From a spiritual, heart coherent perspective peace is not created by forcing every mind to agree or demanding that every leader, nation and group reach the same understanding at the same speed. Peace on Earth begins when enough people stop transmitting inner war into the shared…

Word of the Month: Cobber

David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook Every dad deserves a place to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the things he loves most. Whether it’s watching the big game, grilling for friends, restoring classic tools, or simply escaping for a little peace and quiet, a thoughtfully designed “man cave” can turn unused space into a personal retreat. The best part? It…

Savor Retirement: The Ripple Effect in Retirement

Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…