Dolores “Dorie” Kush Dolores “Dorie” Kush, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., recently passed at the age of 93, surrounded by those she loved. Dorie was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Stuart Kush, and two of her children: Jacqueline “Jackie” Kush and Wayne Kush at ages five…
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Features, October 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, a time to celebrate what is considered the two most important rooms in the home. Houzz, the top online resource for home design and renovation ideas, selected the Best in Design for 2021 by looking at the top 3% most-saved photographs and choosing the winners for…
Features, October 2021
Happy Birthday to you: Phyllis Hall Celebrates 100th Birthday
Jan Bobbett Our Phyllis Hall celebrated her 100th birthday at the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill. Celebrating with Phyllis were members of Golden Goalies, including longtime members Sharon Flores, Alice Willits, Margaret Simpkins, and Adelle Karp. Also enjoying the turnout were organizer Jeanne Becker and Alice Willittes and about 20 guests. Some Goalies have been together…
Features, October 2021
Word of the Month: Whelm
David Zapatka While at a conference in Houston, Texas, last month, I heard keynote speaker Frank Abagnale, the author of the book Catch Me If You Can and main character of the movie by the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The book and movie depict Mr. Abagnale’s life as a check forger and scam artist. He…
Features, October 2021
Marine Corps History
Ross Dunfee What is a Marine? A sailor, a soldier, or an infantry or amphibious assault member? They are all soldiers serving on ships ready for land action. Their history, etched in antiquity, has records in ancient Greece and Rome. In the 17th century, the English, in its wars with the Dutch, referred to Marine…
Features, October 2021
Joyful Downsizing Tackles Paper in the Home Office
Kim Kubsch “Tackling Paper in the Office” is 13th in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, downsize unwanted stuff, and be…
Features, October 2021
Aging Made Easier
Neighbors Who Care announces its first-ever Summer Speaker Series, beginning Thursday, July 26. To register, visit neighborswhocare.com or Eventbrite.com or call Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Neighbors Who Care is all about helping seniors age well and with ease! Register for this event and check out our senior services vendors who can answer your questions…
Features, October 2021
Fun Games to Play
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing games, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. Come try it and join the fun! Please, fully-vaccinated for COVID only! Please, non-smokers only!