The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Wednesday morning, May 11, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the first floor Card Room of the Renaissance Retirement Community. For more information, you can call Scotty Meek at 480-895-8540 or Linda Horton at 480-883-6369.
May 2016
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Zumba with Mary
Well, here we are starting the last month before our summer break. My last class will be Friday, June 10. Time is slipping by, so take this opportunity to make May a healthy month and join my Zumba® Fitness workout. Zumba® is your ticket for the most awesome workout ever. Exercise to great music and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Anglers finish successful spring fishing derbies
The spring derbies were completed with the ever popular Grandparents Derby; 32 grandchildren enjoyed the outing with the Anglers providing everything to catch fish. Fishing was good. All contestants received a prize. Mother Nature cooperated with a great day. The Grandparents Derby is always the Saturday before Easter. Put us on the calendar for next…
Generals, May 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane Two important walks to raise funds and items for veterans in need and homeless are coming up in May. Steps For Vets, run by US Vets Initiative which runs over 300 units of affordable housing and training programs for homeless and in need vets, will take place at 6:00 a.m. on May 7.…
Features, May 2016
Communication Today
Internet Q – I’ve heard that Orbitel offers the fastest Internet in the area. Can you explain everything that is available with Orbitel Internet? A – It’s hard to imagine life before the Internet. All the devices we rely on – computers, tablets, smart phones, gaming systems and a growing list of gadgets are connected…
Features, May 2016
Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy and Cheri, I was hoping you could help me dispel some of the myth’s regarding travel insurance. Several of my friends feel it’s a wasted investment. I am not so convinced. Sincerely, Jody – Chandler, AZ Popular myths about travel insurance often are the reason many travelers decide not to invest in the…
Features, May 2016
In Passing
Barbara Jean Cottingham 3/11/1947 – 2/26/16 Not a shrinking violet but a rose to be cherished. Barb was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Patricia and Aubrey Stevenson on March 11, 1947. Barb graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and Hastings College in 1969. Barb married Doug Cottingham in Hastings, Nebraska on August 29, 1969.…
Features, May 2016
The Hot Spot
Firefighter celebrates 20th anniversary Sun Lakes Fire District Chief Troy Maloney (left) congratulates firefighter Kirk McEnaney on his 20th anniversary with SLFD. McEnaney who started with Sun Lakes in 1996 has been an EMT (emergency medical technician) for 23 years and a paramedic for 16 years. He also has been a firefighter for nine years…
Features, May 2016
Spotlight on Advertiser: Mountain Park Senior Living
Are the struggles of home maintenance becoming too much to bear? Is cooking or grocery shopping taking up time you’d rather be doing something else with? You’ve retired, so why are not enjoying the benefits of fun and convenient retirement? At Mountain Park Senior Living in Ahwatukee, we tend to all of the necessities like…
Features, May 2016
Humans = Stress
All dogs can become stressed but what we may not realize is the extent to which we, as pet owners, create stress in our dog. Here is an excerpt from Dr. Karen Becker, Healthy Pets, of some stress triggers than may surprise you. You can view the entire article at http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/12/stress-triggers-for-dogs.aspx. Punishing for behaving like…