Thank You, Friends – June 2014

The Gilchrist family wishes to express their gratitude for your heartfelt condolences and attending the Celebration of Life in memory of Barbara Gilchrest who passed away April 9, 2014. Your generous donations to RAD will benefit many Special Olympians with your gifts. Irene Gilchrist and Family

Ask An Agent – June 2014

Dear Tammy and Cheri, We rarely travel during the summer months because we heard it cost more than fall or spring. Do you have any tips on how to get the best deal for summer vacation plans? Janice and Jim, Sun Lakes AZ Dear Janice and Jim, Typically summer months are costlier; however, here are…

Rules for flying the American flag at night

Spencer Roberts Did you know the American flag is not to be flown at night unless it is illuminated? It’s the law. The law was adopted by Congress on June 22, 1942 when it passed the National Flag Code, which clearly spells out the proper procedures for displaying and respecting our national symbol. The National…

Snap, Crackle and Pop

Brian Curry To me, that used to be the catchphrase for a popular Kellogg’s breakfast cereal, but now it’s just the various sounds my body makes with ever increasing frequency. It only became an issue when we went to visit our daughter Amanda in Tampa a few months ago. We decided to go check out…

Hats off to the Cotillion Dance Club

Hats off to the ladies of the Cotillion Dance Club attending the Mint Julep Ball!

Pat Wolfe The last dance of the 2013-2014 Cotillion Dance Club was recently held in the Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. Celebrating springtime and the Kentucky Derby, the semi-formal affair theme for the evening was The Mint Julep Ball. Greeted by Allen and Ruth Lavin and Shirley Spade, the 166 attendees arrived, as always,…

Free meditation class

Meditation quiets the mind, body and soul. When one sits quietly and settles down the mind the body follows. If the body is too rattled and uneasy it is hard to settle the mind. Therefore gentle exercises are done at the beginning to help the body get relaxed. You will feel your muscles relaxing after…