David Zapatka While on an excursion in Tangier, Morocco, recently, I toured the old U.S. Legation building. The history was phenomenal. Legation: noun lih-GAY-shun A legation is a diplomatic mission maintained by one government in another country, traditionally headed by a minister rather than an ambassador. The word can refer both to the diplomatic representatives…
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Features, November 2026
Gone in a Flash? Take a Splash!
We’d love to see where you travel! Snap a picture at your destination while holding the Splash newspaper and submit it for our new “Where in the World Is the Splash?” feature! Email a picture and a brief caption to editorial@robson.com.
Features, November 2026
Resident Survey Results
We had 26 respondents fill out our survey while our Sun Lakes Splash team participated in the Sun Lakes Country Club Oktoberfest event on Sept. 19. Here are the results. A winner was drawn from the survey participants for a gift card. Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey and stopped by our…
Features, November 2026
In Passing – November 2026
Bernadette (“Bernie”) Isabel Tighe Bernadette (“Bernie”) Isabel Tighe, 82, died on Sept. 16, 2026. Born May 15, 1944, in Denver, Colo., Bernie lived a life marked by deep devotion to family and faith. After earning a B.A. in Sociology from Loretto Heights College, she married the love of her life, Joseph (“Joe”) Tighe, and settled…
Features, November 2026
So Many Books So Little Time
Violetta Armour This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page This book is a love story on so many levels. When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband, Joe, waiting for her at the local bookshop, it comes as a shock. Mainly because Joe died five…
Features, November 2026
Joyful Downsizing: Your Digital Suitcase: Organizing Travel Documents Before You Go
Kim Kubsch Travel today is more digital than ever. You can carry your entire trip on your phone using a digital travel suitcase or wallet. This is simply a way of storing and managing your essential travel documents, reservations, and plans electronically in one place on your smartphone. It is not a physical wallet, but…
Features, November 2026
Spotlight on Advertiser: A Beautiful New Kitchen Doesn’t Always Require Starting Over
For many homeowners, updating a kitchen brings an important question: Does everything really need to be replaced? At Re-New Cabinets, a family-owned and operated company in Chandler, Arizona, we believe a beautiful transformation can begin with making the most of what you already have. When existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the current layout…
Features, November 2026
Spotlight on Advertiser: Promenade Dental
Meet Dr. Shriya Sarin: A Fresh Approach to Family Dentistry in Fulton Ranch Many Fulton Ranch families already know Promenade Dental on Alma School Road, previously led by Dr. James Wei. Today, under new ownership, Dr. Shriya Sarin, DMD, leads the practice. “A visit should start with listening,” says Dr. Sarin. “I want to know…
Features, November 2026
Spotlight on Advertiser: A Different Approach to Selling Gold and Silver
Carol Polcyn For Phoenix-area residents looking to sell unwanted gold, silver, jewelry, or coins, ZJW Metal offers a convenient, personalized alternative to traditional jewelry stores and pawn shops. Founded by Zach Walsh, ZJW Metal is a locally owned precious metals buying business specializing in gold jewelry, sterling silver, gold and silver coins, bullion, and other…
Features, November 2026
Learn More About Dementia This Month
Elaine Poker-Yount November celebrates Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. As a Dementia Friendly Community, Aging with Grace Alliance is committed to sharing information and offering classes on various facets of dementia. Our most basic information class is called the Dementia Friend Information Session. It outlines what dementia is, how it affects people, and common symptoms to look…