Jacqueline M. Ruffino I learned from the Easter Bunny! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There’s no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone is entitled…
April 2026, Features
Why Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
Kim Kubsch Do you feel you have reached the age or time when you need to decide to divide, disperse, or dispose of your stuff—from accumulated dishes, books, tools, furniture, and memorabilia? Have your kids created established homes, marriages, and babies? Will they want to inherit your vast inventory of lifelong treasures or mementos that…
April 2026, Features
So Many Books, So Little Time: ‘My Friends,’ by Fredrik Backman
Violetta Armour If this Swedish icon author’s name sounds familiar to you, it might be due to his most popular novel, A Man Called Ove, which was also a movie starring Tom Hanks. He’s written eight novels to date. My Friends is the story of four teenagers who find solace in each other’s company, and…
April 2026, Features
Sunflowers
Dannette Hunnel I’ve been asked repeatedly why I haven’t written about sunflowers, since they are abundant in the summertime. Here’s why: Sunflowers release chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby plants, they steal water from other plants, and, of course, they grow large and cast too much shade on smaller plants! This makes it difficult…
Generals, April 2026
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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April 2026, Generals
Do You Know the Difference in How a Cochlear Implant and a Hearing Aid Work?
Join the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) East Valley Chapter on Thursday, April 9, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road. We will welcome Alaina Massaro, Au.D., a clinical audiologist at Arizona Hearing and Balance Center. Among the topics Dr. Massaro will present are the differences…
April 2026, Generals
Friday the 13th was no LAFFing Matter!
Carol Horowitz Due to medical emergencies, LAFF’s musical comedy, The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep, has been postponed until early 2027! For ticket refunds, please contact Wendy Goldstein at 330-348-7435. Friday the 13th lived up to its reputation in February, 2026! It began that morning when I raced outside to take leftover garbage to…
April 2026
New Adventures in Learning Strengthens Ties with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Kyle Messner New Adventures in Learning is excited to share that our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) continues to grow in meaningful and energizing ways. This spring, several CGCC faculty members are offering engaging sessions that bring college-level expertise directly to our lifelong learners. Their involvement is helping us expand our program variety, deepen…
April 2026, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Unsure? Confused? Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS…
April 2026
Unit Happenings – April 2026
Unit 11 The Monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center Phoenix Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Townhomes Only Donna Block Unit 19’s board will hold the regularly scheduled April monthly meetings for townhome…