Rover’s Rest Stop: The Dreaded Retractable Leash

A retractable leash—length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle, which is designed to fit comfortably in a human hand with a button on the handle that controls how much of the cord is extended. These leashes are popular, primarily because they allow dogs more freedom to sniff and…

Let’s Play Bocce Ball at Oasis Bocce Courts

Karen Jankovich The Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club is dedicated to fostering a fun and social atmosphere where members of all skill levels can enjoy the game of bocce ball. Our club welcomes all residents of Sun Lakes. Bocce Sessions: Sessions are eight weeks long. Available sessions are November/December, January/February, and March/April. Join us…

Which Community Will Win the Senior Games Trophy?

Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook The National Kitchen & Bath Association organizes an annual Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS), and companies are invited to submit their new, innovative products to compete to win Gold or Silver in five categories. They are products that make a design statement, are game changing, are most functional, are standout sustainable, or in…

Taking Action to Support Older Adults

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…