Linda Horton Diagnosed with low vision? On the second Wednesday of each month, you can find support at the Sun Lakes Low Vision Club. We learn from experts, and from each other, how to live with less and less vision, remaining independent and finding assistance as needed. Significant others and friends are welcome. Wednesday, Aug.…
Category: August 2026
Features, August 2026
In Passing – August 2026
Jan Bobbett Jan Bobbett, wife, mother, and friend, departed this earth peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., surrounded by family and friends on June 29, 2026. Jan is survived by her wife and long-time partner of 26 years, Kris Eikelberger, her son Philip Housel (wife Cynthia) of San Francisco, brother Ronnie Bobbett, a…
Features, August 2026
The First Line of Defense: How to Handle Unexpected Contact
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers can’t scam you if they can’t reach you. And when they do reach you, they’re counting on one thing, that you’ll engage before you think. Virtually every scam begins the same way: with contact you didn’t ask for. A phone call from an unfamiliar number. An email warning…
Features, August 2026
Zach’s Computer Corner: Technology Do’s and Don’ts After a Spouse Passes Away
Zach Sadkin The loss of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult experiences. During this emotional time, it is easy to overlook important technology-related tasks. Taking the right steps can help prevent financial problems, identity theft, and the loss of valuable memories. Do Keep Cell Phone Service Active One of the biggest mistakes we…
Features, August 2026
2 Your Health: Chiropractor Goes from Worst to First
I’ve spent my career helping people get out of pain—neck, back, disc problems are my wheelhouse. But for years, one condition made me dread Monday mornings: shoulder pain. If patients had graded me on shoulders, I’d have been last in the class. Today, it’s my favorite condition to treat. Here’s how that happened. I’m very…
Features, August 2026
News from the Sky: Phoenix Airport System Means Business
As the largest economic engine in the state, the Phoenix Airport System continues to play a major role in Arizona’s economy. The Phoenix Airport System includes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and two general aviation airports, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear. Together, these airports serve as an engine of economic growth. Findings from an…
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The Remodeling Corner: Top Remodeling Trends for Long Term Value
When planning a home remodeling project, it helps to determine your “must-haves” from your “nice-to-haves.” It is also wise to consider current remodeling trends. Because your home is one of your largest investments, thoughtful updates can increase both your day to day enjoyment and your home’s future resale value. Today’s buyers are looking for move-in-ready…
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Joyful Downsizing: Convincing Yourself It Is Time to Downsize
Kim Kubsch In their seventies or eighties, some older adults begin quietly giving things away. The drawers get less dense and piles get created for special friends and/or family. This does not mean anyone is dying or even sick. They are making sure that when the day comes, whoever loves them most won’t have to…
Features, August 2026
Word of the Month: Slaver
David Zapatka Reader and pickleball player Cindy Schwarzkopf wrote, “I am with SunBird Hikers, and we went to the Copper Mine tour at Bisbee. Very, very interesting story. It was incredible! I was reminded of the word ‘slavering’ from reading Wuthering Heights, which was written in the mid-1800s and is probably now an archived word.…
Features, August 2026
Savor Retirement: Savor Exercise Snacks in Retirement
Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…