Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt What inspires me? Arts and Crafts. Driving through a shopping mall one snowy day on the East coast, I found a brand-new store. You guessed. Arts and Crafts beyond double doors. It was Christmastime and the surroundings within the mall were beautiful. I drove into a parking space, parked my car and…
Kim Kubsch Proper holiday décor storage can help keep your space clean, protect your items, and make setting up for future holidays easier. From keeping wreaths in good condition with garment bags to repurposing egg cartons for ornaments, there are lots of ways to organize and store your holiday décor. Declutter Old Décor: Review all…
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner I would like to express a great big Thank You to everyone at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club. So many members, residents, staff, and guests have been very gracious to me since bringing reflexology to the Sun Lakes Community. I have enjoyed meeting every one of you. Thank you for your…
Janet Cook The National Association of the Remodeling Industry teamed up with the National Association of Realtors to survey their members to estimate the average cost of 19 home remodeling projects and the increase in market value it would bring, respectively. That information was compiled with Houselogic.com’s survey of homeowners who were asked questions to…
Phyllis Schurz With both Hanukkah and Christmas in December, it becomes a month for entertaining. It is one of those months when we do a lot of entertaining. So, it’s wise to have a few good treats on hand. Maybe it’s just a Midwestern thing, but I always associate caramel corn with Christmas. I like…
AAUW (American Association of University Women) is sponsoring a Happy Hour Fashion Show (clothes by JudyWear Boutique) to encourage fun in the sun, to become informed of AAUW, and to enjoy the new fashions! Save the date of Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.…