Category: January 2026

Exceptional Value Comes Standard at Robson Ranch Arizona

Imagine a life that feels truly fulfilling: Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio, spend your afternoons pursuing hobbies at the resort amenities, and unwind each evening in a home designed for your enjoyment. That’s exactly what the new Oasis Series at Robson Ranch Arizona delivers. Built exclusively for active adults, these homes combine well-planned…

Jacquie’s Corner: Let There Be Within These Walls

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.…