Kim Kubsch In their seventies or eighties, some older adults begin quietly giving things away. The drawers get less dense and piles get created for special friends and/or family. This does not mean anyone is dying or even sick. They are making sure that when the day comes, whoever loves them most won’t have to…
Features, August 2026
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.…
Features, August 2026
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…
Features, August 2026
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…
August 2026, Features
Living Retired: Fired By Your Spouse!
Gary Chalk We think we know our spouse, right? But do we? This is what I mean… Many couples say it takes time Living Retired together to finally experience each other’s idiosyncrasies and quirks. Couples can only take so much until one of them snaps, “Remind me why I married you in the first place?”…
August 2026, Features
So Long…Farewell…To Molly Bergersen!
Judy Gahide and Sheryl Katz arranged a wonderful send off for Molly. The event took place in the Poolside Community Center. More than 125 friends thanked Molly for all her volunteer work and hours spent helping others and for just being Molly! Molly helped with the fund raiser Play it forward. The proceeds benefited Neighbors…
August 2026, Generals
A Message from the IronOaks President
Dale Goodwin, IronOaks President Hello Summer! It’s Bunker Time at IronOaks! We’re fortunate to have 45 holes of outstanding golf at IronOaks. Earlier this year, our Ironwood Golf Club was named the “Top Public Short Course in America” by Golf Pass! After the completion of the sand bunker renovations last year on the Sonoran and…
August 2026, Generals
Message from the President
Jean Nelson Behind the Scenes: The Team That Keeps Our Community Running Many of the things we enjoy every day in our community happen because of a dedicated team working behind the scenes. Our Maintenance Department is the backbone of our operations, and I want to recognize the outstanding work they do. Our two lead…
August 2026, Generals
Sun Lakes Posse Is Here to Serve You
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains medical equipment items that are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months, free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: * Metal Canes—Height Adjustable * Walkers—With seats, and Walkers with Wheels * Crutches * Knee Scooters *…
August 2026, Generals
Neighbors Who Care – August 2026: Caring for the Caregiver Event Offers Support and Renewal
Carol Ensminger Neighbors Who Care recently hosted its Caring for the Caregiver event, bringing together family caregivers for a morning of encouragement, education, and self-care. The day began with a continental breakfast featuring breakfast burritos from Rita’s Burritos, followed by time for caregivers to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving.…