Jacqueline M. Ruffino Platt Let there be within these walls Beauty where each shadow falls Lovely pictures, books, and chairs Music every silence shares Windows letting in the light Sun and moon and stars at night Shelves and cupboards filled with food A place for love’s sweet interlude Little things of sentiment Photos showing some…
January 2026, Generals
Living Retired: Need Tuna Recipes ASAP. The ‘Steaks’ Are High.
Gary Chalk You can decide if there is something fishy about today’s Living Retired story. I have been hooked on tuna casserole since I was a kid. These days I also enjoy tuna steaks cooked rare, tuna sandwiches for lunch, and tuna pasta salad during summer. So, a couple of weeks ago, it was to…
January 2026, Generals
News from the Sky: America’s Friendliest Airport Growing International Presence
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is emphasizing the “international” in its name. The first nonstop air service between PHX and Asia began Dec. 3, 2025, when China Airlines inaugurated flights to PHX from Taipei, Taiwan with a gathering of dignitaries and a ribbon-cutting to mark the historic service. China Airlines is flying to Taoyuan International…
January 2026, Features
Calendar Clutter—Being Over-Scheduled Is Bad for Your Health
Kim Kubsch Trying to fit too many activities into too little time? Are you over-scheduling yourself considering your physical stamina, or do you suffer from poor time-management skills? When we shift how we think about time, everything changes. Not because we magically get more hours in the day, but because we start making different choices…
January 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Quotidian
David Zapatka While reading in the October Mensa Bulletin, member and contributor Ruth said she loved watching old monster movies and said, “I preferred all these monsters to quotidian life.” Quotidian: kwoh-TID-ee-uhn, adjective, 1. Occurring daily; happening every day 2. Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane or trivial 3. (Medical) Recurring every day, particularly referring…
January 2026, Features
Carnations—Always Pleasant to Look At
Danette Hunnel People come into our Valley and think it’s impossible to plant anything in January. But that’s not true. Carnations are lovely perennials that like cool temps, as long as they have constant sun. They can thrive year round with adequate water, a bit of fertilizer, and a shade cloth or screen during our…
Generals, January 2026
Unit Happenings – January 2026
Unit 11 The monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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 Unit 19’s board will hold the January monthly meetings for townhome owners at 4 p.m.…
January 2026, Generals
Palo Verde Roads Annual Meeting Notice
Mark Brauer Palo Verde residents are encouraged to attend their annual road management meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall room of the Cottonwood complex. The agenda will be a review of the current financial status, identify the 2026 planned work, and update those present with the latest bid results.…
January 2026, Generals
Did You Know There Are Smart Phone Apps That Can Make Hearing Easier?
Join the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) East Valley Chapter from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. We will meet Shannon Tyree, VP of the HLAA West Valley Chapter. Shannon will be showing us apps on our iPhone or Android cell phones…
January 2026, Generals
Important Changes to the Sun Lakes VITA Program
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be available starting Feb. 1, 2026, at the Sun Lakes location on Riggs and Alma School Roads, 25105 S. Alma School Road. Household income should be less than $69,000 total to qualify for the service. This year we will be preparing taxes on both Monday and Wednesday…