Softball Player Profile: David Platt

Larry Wolfe Mystery solved! After several years in the Sun Lakes Witness Protection Program, Dave Platt has finally emerged to share his story! Don’t ask! A baseball and softball “lifer,” Dave was a three-year letterman for the South Minneapolis High School Tigers team, then transitioned to softball. Much more on that later in this article.…

IMGA Golfer of the Month

If you met an industrial engineer, attorney, information technology manager, biker who survived a 400-mile ride, husband of 54 years, father of three, grandfather of four, and golfer who has scored a 4 under par 63 at Ironwood, you have partially described the IMGA Golfer of the Month, Dick Boscombe. Dick was born in Swansea,…

Word of the Month: Nomophobia

David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…

Classes Are Underway, But It’s Not Too Late to Join!

Brent W. Burgesser Are you a retiree or active adult who wants to keep learning, stay active, and make new friends? Look no further! New Adventures in Learning (NA) offers college-level classes without any of the traditional work. You can come and learn about anything that interests you, from history to art to current events.…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook We are in a prime outdoor weather season. Is your backyard inviting for you? Is it friendly for entertaining and functional for use? Your home purchase includes the yard, and with good planning, you can extend your home’s living spaces to the outdoors! Perhaps you’d like to get that extra room you need,…

The Sentimental Journey of Downsizing

Kim Kubsch Are you afraid that you will feel naked without all your memorabilia surrounding you in your home? It is perfectly normal to want to hold onto meaningful possessions. If you are grieving or feeling emotionally tender, it’s best to wait six to twelve months before sorting through anything difficult. When you are ready…