Finding the Silence

Mark Wenz “My soul doth wait in the silence To hear what the Lord will say.” —Clarence Edward Flynn “In the silence of the heart, God speaks.” —Mother Teresa We live in a noisy world. The constant clank, buzz, and yowl of city life, for me, are annoying. Cars zooming by, airplanes roaring overhead, yard…

Computer Booters: Technology’s Impact on Genealogy

Helen Seaton, PR Director Please join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center to hear Sue Mueller talk about Technology’s Impact on Genealogy. From equipment to software and apps, tools and backup storage to increased access to records, the ability to do online genealogy research has increased exponentially.…

Unit Happenings

Donna Block Unit 19’s board will hold the July monthly meetings for townhome owners only starting at 4 p.m. in the Steve Nolan Conference Room: Planning meeting on July 17 and monthly meeting on July 24. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. The monthly meeting is the only meeting where the board makes community decisions,…

Science and Technology

Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…

Fit and Fun Club

Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…

Communication Is Key: How to Create a Winning Team Strategy in Tennis

Have you ever considered how much communication influences your performance in match play? Many doubles players ask only basic questions like, “Do you prefer the Ad or Deuce side?” or “What’s the score?” However, effective communication goes far beyond these surface-level exchanges. To truly excel, you and your partner need a strategic game plan—a shared…