Category: Features

In Passing – August 2026

Jan Bobbett Jan Bobbett, wife, mother, and friend, departed this earth peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., surrounded by family and friends on June 29, 2026. Jan is survived by her wife and long-time partner of 26 years, Kris Eikelberger, her son Philip Housel (wife Cynthia) of San Francisco, brother Ronnie Bobbett, a…

The First Line of Defense: How to Handle Unexpected Contact

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers can’t scam you if they can’t reach you. And when they do reach you, they’re counting on one thing, that you’ll engage before you think. Virtually every scam begins the same way: with contact you didn’t ask for. A phone call from an unfamiliar number. An email warning…

2 Your Health: Chiropractor Goes from Worst to First

I’ve spent my career helping people get out of pain—neck, back, disc problems are my wheelhouse. But for years, one condition made me dread Monday mornings: shoulder pain. If patients had graded me on shoulders, I’d have been last in the class. Today, it’s my favorite condition to treat. Here’s how that happened. I’m very…

News from the Sky: Phoenix Airport System Means Business

As the largest economic engine in the state, the Phoenix Airport System continues to play a major role in Arizona’s economy. The Phoenix Airport System includes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and two general aviation airports, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear. Together, these airports serve as an engine of economic growth. Findings from an…

The Remodeling Corner: Top Remodeling Trends for Long Term Value

When planning a home remodeling project, it helps to determine your “must-haves” from your “nice-to-haves.” It is also wise to consider current remodeling trends. Because your home is one of your largest investments, thoughtful updates can increase both your day to day enjoyment and your home’s future resale value. Today’s buyers are looking for move-in-ready…

Word of the Month: Slaver

David Zapatka Reader and pickleball player Cindy Schwarzkopf wrote, “I am with SunBird Hikers, and we went to the Copper Mine tour at Bisbee. Very, very interesting story. It was incredible! I was reminded of the word ‘slavering’ from reading Wuthering Heights, which was written in the mid-1800s and is probably now an archived word.…

Savor Retirement: Savor Exercise Snacks in Retirement

Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…

Loved Antique Pump Organ Looking for a Home

Martha Davidson Free to a good home or organization that would appreciate a true piece of musical history. My name is Martha Davidson and I am looking for a loving caring “home” for my beautiful antique pump organ from the late 1800s! A Brief Personal History This majestic antique pump organ was purchased by my…