Roy Parfitt We have all heard the term, “use it or lose it,” and even more so as we age. We can lose three to five percent of our muscle mass each decade after we turn 30, and as we lose that mass, our muscle strength, shape, and function goes with it. Living in retirement…
Pastor David Holling The death of a loved one, whenever it occurs, is one of life’s most difficult times. We feel grief, loss, sadness, confusion, questions about the future, anger, and a myriad of other feelings. Our circumstances are forever changed, and somehow, in the fog of death, we must find a way to go…
Dianne Zimmerman ¿Se habla español? and looking to practice Spanish with a fun and friendly group? It’s been several months without meetings, and we miss seeing everyone in person. We plan to start again on July 1, provided IronOaks reopens the Ocotillo Room. There’s ample room to provide distancing, and please bring a mask. Come…
Larry Wolfe We miss it. We really miss it. It’s inherently true that you don’t know how much you’ll miss something until it’s gone. At press time, our softball program has been closed down for three months and counting, but there was hope that the program could begin to restart in mid-June with a possible summer…
Bob Bybee, Publicist Effective July 1, the Fun Lakers have a newly-elected board and a team of 22 activity and event volunteers. We want to thank Don Morgan and all of the last year’s board officers, chairpersons, vice chairpersons, ambassadors, and all who volunteered to make so many fun and enjoyable events. Our 2020-21 Board…
Linda Shanahan Last month we spotlighted silversmithing. The same techniques used to create pendants, bracelets, rings, and earrings out of silver can be used with a less expensive metal, copper. Copper can be readily purchased in sheets, wire, or beads. Copper wire is used to make woven wire bracelets; add a bead or two here…