Word of the Month: Contronym

David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·​tro·​nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…

Fall Conference Filling Up Fast!

The response is terrific for Neighbors Who Care’s first-ever fall aging conference Aging Made Easier. Aging Made Easier: What You Need to Know Before You Need to Know It is Neighbors Who Care’s fall aging conference, and it is set for Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tumbleweed Recreation Center. Registration: There…

Are We Truly Thankful?

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. November is a marvelous month because of a magnificent American holiday called Thanksgiving. It is called Thanksgiving because it reminds us of all that we have to be thankful for. We get up each morning and are amazed at all that is in front of us. For example: How many of…

Low Vision Support Group Meeting  

Linda M. Horton The Low Vision Support Group will gather again on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Robson Reserve (Renaissance) from 9 to 10 a.m., in the third floor Game Room. We will be learning about coping with Low Vision. If you are blind or learning to live with legal blindness, we invite you to come…

Are You a Movie Lover?

If you enjoy movies and would like to have lively discussions about movies with other couples, we are forming a new group. This also will be a great opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Pat at 480-532-4523.