Spotlight on Advertiser: Why re-do when you can Re-new?

Why re-do 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…

50+Fit with Julie

Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from Chair Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Tabata and Functional Fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…

Restorative Yoga

Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing Restorative Yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and quality) sleep can boost your immune function? Those sound like two really good reasons to give Restorative Yoga a try! Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga focused on…

Softball Player Profile: Mandi Marchek

Larry Wolfe Originally from Boardman, Ore., a small town on the Columbia River near the Oregon-Washington border, Mandi Marchek graduated from Kennewick (WA) High School where she played basketball, softball and volleyball for the Lions. She was good enough at softball to be offered a scholarship at Marquette University in Milwaukee, but she decided to…

Saguaros Like Summer

Dannette Hunnel The last week of April gave us the pleasure of observing the blooms of the saguaro cactus. It’s only for a short time frame but it is beautiful to see. People are amazed when they see the blooms for the first time, but saddened to see that the rubbery, white blooms last only…