David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Category: Features
Features, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Features, August 2023
Caregiver’s Corner
Do you know who can help you navigate your caregiving journey smoothly? Your treatment team can help you. Do you know your treatment team? It’s important to remember that knowledge is power! Know your treatment team. You are not alone on this journey. Help is available. Benefits of knowing your team include but are not…
Features, August 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The best construction and home remodeling conferences are the International Building Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). They are great forums to share best practices and design trends and a venue for industry-related companies to showcase their products. Both IBS and KBIS have new product award competitions and judge…
Features, August 2023
Joyful Downsizing: 10 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid
Kim Kubsch Time is precious, and decluttering takes time. By avoiding the 10 decluttering mistakes, you clear the clutter to make room for the good stuff! 1. Touching each item a bunch of times You won’t make much progress if you move items over and over again. Touch it once, decide what to do with…
Features, August 2023
Ideal for August Gardening
Dannette Hunnel Growing jelly bean plants, aka pork and beans plants, is easy as long as you give them what they need, which is full to partial sun and temperatures above 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Neither is a problem here in Arizona! This plant is native to Mexico. Since Arizona was once part of Mexico, it…
Features, August 2023
Maroon and Gold tradition for the Henderson Family
Mike and Nancy Henderson of Palo Verde will have three of their grandsons attending Arizona State University this fall, with a fourth grandson joining his cousins at ASU in January. They are each following in the footsteps of their fathers who are all ASU alumni. Benjamin Chappell is majoring in music education, Jacob Chappell will…
Features, August 2023
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood & Palo Verde Country Clubs
Message from the President Leonard Horst Hello. I hope you are doing well here in the middle of monsoon season! There has been a noticeable reduction in traffic on our streets and in our facilities since the hot weather hit in July, but we are going forward at full speed with all the projects described…
Features, August 2023
Sun Lakes Country Club Weekly Activities
SUNDAY 12:00 p.m. AC2 Ponytail 1:00 p.m. GS1 Mah Jongg 6:00 p.m. AC1 Sunday Night Euchre MONDAY 7:30 a.m. NV Slimnastics 8:00 a.m. AC2 Craft Workshop – SLWA 8:00 a.m. AC1 Women’s Association 8:30 a.m. MP Fun, Tone, Exercise Water Aerobics 11:00 a.m. MR Monday Bridge Club 11:30 a.m. AC2 Mah Jongg 12:30 a.m. GS1 Dominoes 1:00 p.m. GS2 Scrabble Club 6:00 p.m. NV Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting (8/14 only) TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. MP Dena’s Water Aerobics 9:00 a.m. AC1 Ceramics 10:30…
Features, August 2023
Jacquie’s Corner: We Are Out There …
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt You came into this world alone. On that special day you were born, you felt the warmth of your mother’s breast as she cuddled you. A tender touch of your dad’s fingers. Held with fragile arms, kissed, hugged, and tickled until a tiny smile begins to appear and your mom and dad…