Stuart Watkins It was late afternoon, and there was a pink glow on the Catalina Mountains when I decided to take my dogs out for a short walk in the desert behind our home. We were gone for almost an hour when two small rabbits darted across our path. Strider, the black lab, wanted to…
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April 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Parsimonious
David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·si·mo·ni·ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·si·mo·ny noun 1a. the quality…
April 2025, Features
Rockin’ 4 Heroes Continues to Give Back
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…
April 2025, Features
2 Your Health: Brain Health and Why It’s Important
Dr. Rose Bricker If you are experiencing symptoms of poor brain health, you are not alone. Are you losing or misplacing objects, having difficulty focusing, retaining little of what you’re reading, experiencing brain fog, and/or having difficulty remembering names when introduced to new people? These are some symptoms of poor brain health. In our society,…
April 2025, Features
There Are Four Phases of Retirement
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart One of the most important aspects of retirement is the psychological phases you’ll move through during this stage of your life. Dr. Riley Moynes is an author and public speaker. Based on current research, extensive interviews, as well as his own personal journey, he explores and explains the Four Phases of Retirement…
April 2025, Features
Robson Resort Communities Wins Three Gold Awards at NAHB’s The Nationals
Robson Resort Communities, a premier leader in luxury 55+ living, proudly announces it earned three Gold Awards at The Nationals, the prestigious New Home Sales and Marketing Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The ceremony, held on Feb. 25 in Las Vegas, honors the top achievements in the home building industry…
April 2025, Features
Cooks Out of the Kitchen: Local Restaurant Reviews
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at cooksoutofthekitchen@gmail.com. Scordato’s 4911 N. Stone Ave.,…
April 2025, Features
A Case for Recycling
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Regarding recycling, consider the three Rs mantra: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This seems logical to those of us who want to save the environment. But is it really that simple? No, it’s not. In fact, it’s downright complicated, and it takes a village. Readers might be surprised to know that only 9%…
April 2025, Features
This I Have Learned: Things We Have Learned
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A few weeks back, I had to take my car into the dealership to have a cracked windshield repaired after a six-month circuitous journey of maneuvering through repairs and insurance issues. The wait time for the installation would be about four hours. Sitting in the spacious waiting area, I struck up…
April 2025, Features
Dollars & Sense: Golden Years, Global Adventures: Travel Trends for Mature Travelers in 2025
The travel landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises exciting new trends, particularly for mature travelers. Booking.com highlights a significant shift: Seniors are embracing early preparation for longer, more immersive journeys. This proactive approach maximizes travel budgets and leverages financial tools for optimal value. Retirees are increasingly viewed as a vibrant and adventurous demographic eager…