Category: September 2025

50+Fit with Julie

Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…

Rotary Club – September 2025

Meet Engaging Speakers Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Come join the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) to meet fascinating and engaging speakers and participate in rewarding community service projects. The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (chartered April 22, 1986) is a leadership organization made up of men and women from local businesses,…

Italian-American Club News

Steve Ambroso, President Ciao! The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) will be having our first meeting/dinner of the 2025-26 year on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Oakwood ballroom, next to Stone & Barrel restaurant. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m., and the topic will be “A Night of Italian Jeopardy.” The…

In Passing – September 2025

Douglas Bruce Baker Douglas Bruce Baker was born on the family farm near Peterson, Iowa, on June 6, 1933, to Wayne and Nelda Baker. After graduating from high school, he attended Iowa State University where he graduated in 1954 with a degree in Farm Management, with the intent of returning to the family farm. While…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

The deadline for the October edition is Sept. 12 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216. Important Deadline Change! December issue content is…

Thank You

A big thank you to the two gals who pick up my newspaper and put it on my mailbox on Minnesota Avenue in Palo Verde. I am unable to bend down due to a recent back surgery.

Savor Retirement: The Real Secrets to Savoring Retirement

Tim Malone Savoring retirement isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about embracing a new chapter with intention, joy, and purpose. A happy retirement isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about savoring life, staying engaged, and finding joy in everyday moments. “Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open…

Jacquie’s Corner: High School Days to Remember

Jacqueline Ruffino I was looking forward to high school, St. Cecilia High School, Englewood, N.J. Travel by two buses and a 45-minute walk to reach the campus. The tuition fee was quite expensive for my mom’s reach at those times, $10 every month. St. Joseph’s High School was closer to our home where the fee…