Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…

Demystifying Back Button Focus

Ken Duquaine At a recent Camera Club meeting, a presenter asked how many of us used back button focus (BBF.) I was surprised that a relatively small number of hands went up. I had assumed that because it had been a game-changer for me, the majority would have responded positively. It would seem that most…

Crystal Award Nominations Opening in October

Since 2010, Crystal Awards have been granted each year to nominees in the Sun Lakes community who demonstrate their dedication to the well-being of our residents. This year’s committee, composed of former award recipients, has been busy planning and preparing to receive nominations from homeowners who want to honor deserving volunteers in Sun Lakes Country…

Mel Weiser, 98-Year-Old Sun Lakes Resident and WWII Navy Veteran, Publishes His Latest Book

Joni Browne-Walders Outskirts Press announces the publication of The Crown of Sammuramat, the latest novel by Sun Lakes resident Mel Weiser. “Gripping … history and mystery in every chapter!” Fact: Demi-goddess Sammuramat ruled Ancient Assyria from 810 to 805 BC. Today, some scholars argue that her power lived in her crown. Prize-winning author Andre Lasker…

5-Card American Standard Social Bridge

Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing 5-Card American Standard Social Bridge, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com, and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. If you would like a very good review of Notrump and the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions and a fun, safe place to play,…