David Zapatka While reading about the hero’s journey, a theme that occurs in nearly all movie scripts, the word ”archetype” was presented as an aspect of movie characters. This so-called hidden DNA of storytelling was recognized in the 1800s by Max Muller when he noticed similarities between ancient epic stories and wrote about them in…
Category: January 2017
Features, January 2017
Joe Rainiero: better known as “Chaplain Joe”
Texaco retiree Joe Rainiero is proud of his gift of providing spiritual care to cancer sufferers and others with severe medical problems. “You have to be a communicator who can let people know your heart is right when you visit them in a hospital or help their family get through a tough time,” Joe says.…
Features, January 2017
Those were the days
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. To say that life is strange is to undermine the value of life. Perhaps there are things that occur seeming to be strange, but in essence the strange aspects contain surprises we never expected or even anticipated. Perhaps our description should include words like unusual, or unfamiliar. I would go even…
Features, January 2017
Happy Birthday to you!
What are the odds? Six women in Oakwood Unit 38 share a December 18th birthday! Pictured left to right are Tillie Fortner, Dianna Milkint, Anne Reynolds, Della Stagner and Mary Beth Woods. Missing from the photo is Nancy Pinsonneault.
Features, January 2017
2 Your Health: Advanced Laser and Eye Center
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Features, January 2017
Happy Anniversary: Jim & Kathryn Berreth
Jim and Kathryn Berreth celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary December 30. They were wintertime residents of Mesa, AZ for 30 years before moving to Palo Verde three years ago. They were charter members of Alta Mesa Country Club for 30 years and now enjoy playing golf at Palo Verde and Cottonwood. Kathryn also plays bridge…
Features, January 2017
Communication Today
Happy New Year! At Orbitel we would like to thank all of our valued members! Throughout 2016, the Orbitel team has made continuous improvements in performance, quality and products, assuring current customers and future generations always have access to cutting-edge technology made easy by the Orbitel team. Orbitel has unleashed the Internet by introducing new,…
Features, January 2017
Spotlight on Advertiser: DBK Tax
What is your worst tax fear? You won’t have enough estimates to cover your taxes? You don’t know how selling your rental will impact your bottom line? How will the new laws affect you? Will incorporating my business save me taxes? With DBK Tax Service on your side, you can put these fears to rest.…
Features, January 2017
“A good man is gone”
Rod Hayward Those were the words of Frank New in his eulogy at the Don Neu memorial service. Over 200 of Don’s family and friends met on Cottonwood’s court one November 19 to share their personal memories of Don and his many accomplishments. Thanks to the vocals of Mary Burke, there were few dry eyes…
Generals, January 2017
Satisfy your curiosity with exciting educational and social opportunities
New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, a peer-led, self-directed organization of over 400 members operating under the sponsorship of Mesa Community College may be just what you are looking for. Opportunities for intellectual and cultural growth happen by joining interactive study groups about Wisdom of History, Heroes and Legends, Using Nature’s Garden, Simplified Health, Everyday Engineering,…