Fanciful or Penmanship Ernest D’Godor Remember the days when we used to lie on the grass with our hands behind our heads and stare at the clouds passing by on a warm summer day? It would have been a summer day in the early days of vacation, just after school ended. That would be because…
Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. It uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body in restful poses that target the connective tissue. It cultivates awareness of the body and breath, fostering mindfulness and a deeper connection to the present moment. To get…
Larry Wolfe The Redeemed Team, managed by Ron Carmichael, won the Sun Division Spring pennant with a record of 9-5, outlasting Manager Jon Hendrikse’s Wolfe & Associates team and Manager Mike Gloyd’s Spooner PT club, both finishing tied for second with .500 records. In the Lakes Division, Manager Gary Hillabolt’s Young Home Team finished first…
Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director On March 29 Neighbors Who Care was the beneficiary of the Fourth Annual Play It Forward event hosted by IronOaks and supported by a volunteer committee of residents and supporters. This event began with tennis four years ago and has grown to attract three other activities in 2025!…
Brian Curry Sun Lakes has lost a very familiar face, as Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Battalion Chief Steve McCoy has retired after 35 years in fire suppression and emergency medical care, all of them in the service of the men and women of Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes Fire Department became the Arizona Fire…
Barb Jorgensen Bill Swift was in charge of Cottonwood Tennis Club’s last social event for the season. He corralled almost 40 players for a double-elimination type tournament—tournament being a dicey word, as it was all about fun! Teams were formed by random draw, building future friendships between players who may not have known each other…