Savvy Travelers Club to Meet November 12

Join us for a Cruise Night with Holland America. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Nicole Hunter will be presenting the latest changes for us. Here are some features: • Including pickleball courts on most ships—lessons being offered • Live classical string performances on every cruise •…

Host a Memory Bash Before You Expire

Kim Kubsch A real shift is occurring in the way people approach death. It’s a shift toward personalization, celebration, and legacy. It’s not about death as the end; it’s about making sure that the final chapter of your golden years is as meaningful as the rest of your life. Plan and host a Memory Bash…

Savor Retirement: Lifespan and Healthspan in Retirement

Tim Malone Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight introduces the critical concept of Joyspan based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose. Joyspan reframes joy as a long-term emotional investment, not just a fleeting emotion. Joy isn’t just about feeling good—it is a life hack for building resilience that lasts a lifetime.…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook Bathrooms are rapidly evolving in 2025, with a focus on personal sanctuaries that blend comfort, wellness, smart functionality, and sustainability. National bathroom remodeling trends show that homeowners are embracing designs that are warm, sustainable, and more expressive than ever. Bathrooms are not just about function, but relaxation and pampering. Wellness Takes Center Stage…

Plant Wisely

Dannette Hunnel It’s planting season this month here in Sun Lakes. Let’s talk about what you probably don’t want to plant. Mexican Petunia With its green, soft leaves and small, purple, petunia-looking blooms, this is an ultra-easy and not-bad-looking bush. However, the Mexican petunia is a bully. Once it has established itself, it will take…