Savvy Travelers Summer News

Jeanette Rajamaki Travel news: The Governor of Hawaii signed a tourist tax on hotels and cruise ships recently, saying he wanted to raise $100 million a year. If you are staying at your favorite hotel in the islands, you will see charges now of anywhere from $50 on up a day tourist tax. Ideas for…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook More homeowners are choosing to invest in remodeling to upgrade their experience rather than move due to high mortgage rates and limited housing inventory. In fact, home remodeling projects in the U.S. are projected to rise by 222,400 in 2025—a 5% increase over the previous year. The 37th annual Cost vs. Value Report…

Cottonwood Men’s Golf Results

Buddy Meola The two-day Ryder Cup challenge was played on March 29 and April 5. The Blue team was captained both days by Cottonwood pro Jon Griglak, and the White team was captained by PV pro Chris Evins on day one and Assistant Jaron Smool the second day. Each team consisted of 37 members who…

In Passing – July 2025

Sandra Johnson Our beautiful and beloved family matriarch, Sandy Jones Johnson, formerly Sandra Simonette, went home to heaven on May 15, 2025. Sandy, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Ilion, N.Y., to Arvon and Francis (Seidsma) Jones. Sandy…

Greek Activities

Karen Vollis Yassou! I’m hoping to meet other people in Sun Lakes (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.

Spotlight on Advertiser: Why ReDo When You Can Re-New

Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…