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Hiking Club Update

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Snakes are out there, so be careful. Our hikers spotted four snakes on the trails the first week of February. Warmer weather is in play, a bit too soon for my liking. Eighty-four club members and their companions are headed to Page, Ariz., on March 16-19 for our Special…

What Is Medical Therapeutic Massage?

Medical Therapeutic Massage is a focused, evidence-informed approach to soft-tissue care designed to help people reduce pain, improve mobility, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Unlike general relaxation massage, this work is tailored to specific medical concerns, functional limitations, and recovery needs. It blends clinical reasoning with gentle, targeted techniques that respect the body’s…

In Passing – March 2026

Carol Beede Carol Ann Beede passed away on Jan. 31, 2026, at the age of 83. Carol was born on May 13, 1942, in New Britain, Conn., to the late Thaddeus Joseph Zielinski and Helen Ann Zielinski (née Banasiewicz). Carol proudly served her country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Following her military…

Living Retired: Seeing Straight

Gary Chalk Throughout our marriage Jan and I sometimes don’t see things eye to eye. One morning we REALLY did not see things eye to eye! This is what happened… Jan left to go to a dental appointment. Meanwhile, I was home getting ready to meet friends for lunch. When I began to shave I…

Give Me a Call

Hi! I’m Robert (Bob) Starkloff. I lived in Sun Lakes for 30-plus years. I turned 100 years old in February, and I am looking to see if anybody I’ve known would like to get in touch. If so, please call me at 480-216-0086. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Joyful Downsizing: Secrets to Stay Organized

Kim Kubsch Your home should be a reflection of what you love, a space that you feel good about and that functions well for you and your loved ones. Here are six secrets to stay organized: Secret #1: Don’t buy stuff you don’t need. If you keep buying stuff that you don’t necessarily need, it’s…

The Shy, Quiet Type

Dannette Hunnel Look around our community and you’ll see silver grey bushes. They don’t stand out, but they are everywhere. It’s a quiet bush of sorts in that it’s not beautiful or brightly colored, just plain and simple. But look again and you’ll see that it can be quite pretty. Better yet, it is a…

Jacquie’s Corner: Springtime and a New Life

Jacqueline Ruffino The flower buds are beginning to show their little heads in all colors. Opening their eyes, unfolding their little petals, and sending out the exotic aroma of delicate perfumes. Gardenia, rose, lilac, magnolia, jasmine, orange blossoms, and the smells of fresh cut grass. How delightful to be surrounded among these glorious, colorful floral…

Attention and Your Heart’s Power

Judith Kopp Attention is the first currency of creation, and it always has been. And yet our world has become a marketplace that tries to spend it for you before you even realize it’s yours. There are screens, narratives, persuasive tones, and even well-meaning spiritual urgency that can all pull at the same string inside…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook With a continually improving economy, more American homeowners are moving forward with renovation plans in 2026 that they have been wanting to do, and doing so with confidence. According to a recent Houzz survey of more than 1,000 U.S. homeowners, respondents reported wanting to customize their home to their lifestyle and future needs…