A Senior Coronavirus Day Dale Fanzo I rise to the sunshine through my blinds, Rolling out of bed with aches of all kinds. Oh yea, now comes the over the head hands up, Cracking the ankles and bending the knees with a pop. Into the bathroom it’s bladder time, oh, it feels the best To…
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Features, July 2020
Resident Author
Reginald J. Livingstone, aka Budd Livingstone I am in my 95th year and have written a book called Budd’s Life, and I have submitted it to Page Publishing, Inc., 320 Water Street, Box 700, Conneaut Lake, PA 10316. They have returned my call and said they are going to publish it. Wow!
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Ladies, Is Your Retirement (or the Reality of Retirement) Living Up to Your Expectations?
Holly Revenig and Jenna Ramsey – Finance of America “Retirement” … what a loaded word! It often means different things to different people. So, I Googled the “definition of retirement.” According to Oxford Languages, it is “the action or act of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work.” That sounded reasonable, so I continued reading…
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WRITING: … Life on Pause …
Brian Curry Just a few days ago, I turned 65. I tell you that not to hear a chorus of well wishes, nor for you to send me a card or buy me a present, but by any standard this is a “passage” year for me or anyone else who reaches this benchmark of life.…
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The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Building design and home remodeling has been influenced by epidemics over history. In the 1800s, cholera necessitated plumbing and sewer systems to provide clean drinking water and removal of waste. Tuberculosis was the world’s most infectious disease until it was discovered that sunshine and fresh air helped people recover. Building innovations included stronger…
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All for the Love of a Sister and Humanity
Judy Gahide So many in our fabulous community of Sun Lakes have selflessly given their talent and time to helping those in need during the ongoing pandemic. We applaud and thank everyone. A note of appreciation was sent to Lois Newman and her sewing team of Janice Golden, Janice’s sister Jessie, Carmella Davin, and Judy…
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Word of the Month: Yet and Still
David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive into both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet – adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2. on top…
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The Microwave Workout
Roy Parfitt We have all heard the term, “use it or lose it,” and even more so as we age. We can lose three to five percent of our muscle mass each decade after we turn 30, and as we lose that mass, our muscle strength, shape, and function goes with it. Living in retirement…
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Fond Farewell to Mail Carrier Yolanda Carlson
Ginny Marr Yolanda was the mail carrier for the Chandler portion of Sun Lakes in Ironwood Estates where we have community mailboxes. She also took care of Oakwood Hills, Oakwood Lakes, Ironwood Vistas, Valley of the Sun, Risen Savior Church, and the businesses on the corner of Alma School Road and Chandler Heights Road. Yolanda…
Features, July 2020
In Unusual Times…
Rina Cupples, Traditional Reiki Teaching Master In these unusual times, Reiki supports normalcy. As I give myself Reiki every day, I’m especially comforted by the feeling of serenity that fills me. So much has changed around us, yet I remain cocooned by a sense of inner peace. Reiki maintains my emotional balance, order, and normalcy,…