Features

‘The Art of Fielding,’ by Chad Harbach

Violetta Armour It’s March! That means Cactus League spring training for thousands of local fans who are lucky enough to live in Arizona with 10 stadiums offering daily games. I thought this would be a good month to bring your attention to a good baseball tale. If this is a sport you love, you’ll enjoy…

Classes Are Underway, But It’s Not Too Late to Join!

Brent W. Burgesser Are you a retiree or active adult who wants to keep learning, stay active, and make new friends? Look no further! New Adventures in Learning (NA) offers college-level classes without any of the traditional work. You can come and learn about anything that interests you, from history to art to current events.…

Jacquie’s Corner: How Smart Is Your Smartphone?

Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt We all survived the days before smartphones were invented. Alexander Graham Bell is shaking his head and hopefully looking down on us saying, “I guess I created a monster. “No, I created and invented the telephone.” A smart way to communicate with others is to call someone to say, “Hi, I was…

Sun Lakes Chorale Annual Spring Concert March 16

Yvonne Orlich It hardly seems possible, but here we are again preparing for the annual Spring Concert. The Chorale is up and running, full steam ahead, toward the presentation of the Spring Concert on Thursday, March 16. We are more than pleased that, for this Spring Concert, we have several new singers in our group,…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook We are in a prime outdoor weather season. Is your backyard inviting for you? Is it friendly for entertaining and functional for use? Your home purchase includes the yard, and with good planning, you can extend your home’s living spaces to the outdoors! Perhaps you’d like to get that extra room you need,…

The Sentimental Journey of Downsizing

Kim Kubsch Are you afraid that you will feel naked without all your memorabilia surrounding you in your home? It is perfectly normal to want to hold onto meaningful possessions. If you are grieving or feeling emotionally tender, it’s best to wait six to twelve months before sorting through anything difficult. When you are ready…

Word of the Month: Nomophobia

David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…

Spotlight on Advertiser: FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center – Airpark South is a medical and scientific-based physical therapy and balance center. Spelled different because we are different! Founded in collaboration with medical doctors, physiologists, licensed therapists, and service business experts, we provide prescribed physical therapy, balance therapy, and medically-based physical fitness. Yet we are much more than your…

Good Night, Sleep Tight with Essential Oils

JoAnne Gaudioso The CDC recommends adults 18 years or older get at least seven hours of sleep a night. For many people optimal sleep seems impossible. You may feel desperate as you watch the clock tick closer to your scheduled alarm. Beyond feelings of grogginess and sluggishness the next day, sleep deprivation can foster serious…