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…