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In Passing

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…