Kathleen Ismael The body’s nervous system is made up of two parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, skin, and other parts of the body. Peripheral nerves go from…
May 2023
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Dance Classes with Edie
Edie Gilbertsen Dance classes will be held in the Oakwood Mirror Room on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Line Dance classes are from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Waltz classes are from 2:15 to 3 p.m. Swing classes are from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Group drop-in cost is $10 per class or $30…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Find Out if Ranked Choice Voting Is Right for You
Dwight Flatt New York City does it and, for certain elections, so do states like Alaska, Maine, Hawaii, Kansas, and Wyoming, along with countries such as Australia and New Zealand. Voters in those locations and more are now using Ranked Choice Voting to not only submit ballots that rank their first choice of candidates in…
Features, May 2023
Word of the Month: Paladin
David Zapatka The NCAA basketball tournament is fondly called March Madness, and madness it was this year. There may have been more upsets in the big tournament this year than any other year. One of the biggest was the Furman Paladins, a small South Carolina school of 2,970 students, upsetting the #4 seed, Virginia Cavaliers,…
Features, May 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The month of May is a special tribute to mothers. Mothers are marvels for their multi-tasking ability to attend to the needs of family members, plan and coordinate schedules, manage the care of the house, and execute what needs to be done. What women are also known for is neglecting self-care, for by the…
Features, May 2023
Joyful Downsizing: How to Organize for an Emergency
Kim Kubsch Learn exactly what to pack juuust in case of an unexpected natural disaster, a significant weather event, or if you or your loved one goes to the hospital. When preparing your household and vehicle emergency kit, choose a container like a backpack, duffel bag, or even a large plastic bag. The container should…
Features, May 2023
Jacquie’s Corner: What Is Decoration Day? What Is Memorial Day?
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt, United States Navy Veteran Memorial Day arrives and leaves within a 24-hour period leaving memories, some exuding happiness, some bring sadness, which linger on and on throughout the year. On this day, flags, the Red, White and Blue, wave outside our homes, outside office buildings, and other places as far as our eyes…
Features, May 2023, April 2023
So Many Books, So Little Time: ‘Marcelo in the Real World,’ by Francisco X. Stork
Violetta Armour If you were to look for this title in a bookstore or library, it would be shelved under Young Adult, but it is also a story that will touch adult hearts and keep them turning pages to see how a 17-year-old deals with a moral crisis that deeply affects the adults in his…
Features, May 2023
In Passing
Edward R. Castellanos Edward R. Castellanos passed away on March 15, 2023. Edward was born in Globe, Ariz., on March 27, 1935, to Feliciano and Maria Louisa Redondo Castellanos. He grew up in Globe, Ariz., and played varsity football as a 127-pound freshman, starting at middle linebacker. He continued his academic and athletic career at…
Generals, May 2023
State Parties
Michigan State Party If anyone is interested in taking over coordinating and organizing the 2024 Michigan State Party, please contact Pearl Ryan at 480-305-0286.