Kim Kubsch A real shift is occurring in the way people approach death. It’s a shift toward personalization, celebration, and legacy. It’s not about death as the end; it’s about making sure that the final chapter of your golden years is as meaningful as the rest of your life. Plan and host a Memory Bash…
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Features, November 2025
Savor Retirement: Lifespan and Healthspan in Retirement
Tim Malone Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight introduces the critical concept of Joyspan based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose. Joyspan reframes joy as a long-term emotional investment, not just a fleeting emotion. Joy isn’t just about feeling good—it is a life hack for building resilience that lasts a lifetime.…
Features, November 2025
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Bathrooms are rapidly evolving in 2025, with a focus on personal sanctuaries that blend comfort, wellness, smart functionality, and sustainability. National bathroom remodeling trends show that homeowners are embracing designs that are warm, sustainable, and more expressive than ever. Bathrooms are not just about function, but relaxation and pampering. Wellness Takes Center Stage…
Features, November 2025
Plant Wisely
Dannette Hunnel It’s planting season this month here in Sun Lakes. Let’s talk about what you probably don’t want to plant. Mexican Petunia With its green, soft leaves and small, purple, petunia-looking blooms, this is an ultra-easy and not-bad-looking bush. However, the Mexican petunia is a bully. Once it has established itself, it will take…
Features, November 2025
News from the Sky: International Destinations Expanding at America’s Friendliest Airport®
Routes to Asia have always been seen as the brass ring of international service to air service development leaders at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Significant, collaborative efforts working on landing flights to Asia in recent years have paid off with the recent news that two different airlines will be starting this critical service for…
Features, November 2025
In Passing
Marvin Brownell Marvin (Marv) Eugene Brownell was born in Sweet Home, Ore., on Jan. 1, 1947, to Melvin Brownell and Ila (Millard) Brownell. He mainly grew up in Salem, Ore. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1965. He played on the basketball team and held the pole vaulting record for many years. In…
Features, November 2025
Word of the Month: Coati
David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…
Features, November 2025
Jacquie’s Corner: Another Best Birthday Again
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt On my birthday, which I recently experienced with my family and very good friends, I was grateful for all the joy blessed to me. My husband John, I ask him every time, “How do you find such wonderful cards with such beautiful thoughts and words? You always take it upon yourself to…
Features, November 2025
Look What’s New for Feet! Structural Reflexology!
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness A new form of reflexology is the newest hot topic in the world of feet. As traditional reflexology addresses every system and organ in the body, structural reflexology does all of that and more. Structural reflexology focuses on the design and function of the foot. Every foot and ankle…