Lisa Sherburne is the newly elected President of the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, and Silver Club and brings over 15 years of hands-on experience—along with a great deal of enthusiasm—to this wonderful club. “It’s a pleasure to be part of a community where people come together to share their love of rocks, gems, silver work,…
Restorative Yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. It uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body in restful poses; which target the connective tissue. It cultivates awareness of the body and breath, fostering mindfulness and a deeper connection to the present moment. To get the most…
Nancy Anne Annen Nancy Anne Annen of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a 6–year battle with dementia. She was 86 years old. Nancy was born in Merrill, Wis., on July 27, 1939, the youngest of five children to Frank Sr. and Ester Robl.…
Tim Malone Savoring the joy of retirement means recognizing that this is your time. Your time to rest, to grow, to explore, and to delight in the world around you. It’s a chance to wake up each morning with a sense of possibility and to end each day with gratitude. Retirement isn’t an ending; it’s…
Gary Chalk I met someone the other day who I have not seen for many years. We exchanged the usual pleasantries—I sucked in my stomach—and then she said something that caught me off guard, “Gary, the last time I saw you was Y2K. You look great. You have ripened well.” Ripened well? I have been…
Janet Cook Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American Dream. It is an achievement that represents hard work and perseverance with the benefits of security, financial growth, and becoming established in a community. Ninety five percent of home purchases were existing homes, often generic in design to a style popular at that time.…
David Taylor When a plumbing issue arises at your home, getting the right team out and on the job quickly is the priority. David Railsback, owner of Aqua Tech Plumbing & Drain, and his crew have the years of experience behind them to be able to assess any problems and get them solved quickly. Aqua…
Kim Kubsch Yes, for most people. Organization and structure can help us stay accountable and see things in a concrete way. It is a form of untapped power because it quietly multiplies your time, energy, money, influence, and peace of mind—often without requiring more talent, intelligence, or effort. Most people think of organization as “maintaining…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…