Leah Kari, Licensed Insurance Agent and Retired Pharmaceutical Representative Medicare’s marketing rules ensure that you are in charge. CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, administers the Medicare program. CMS annually approves all Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans in the United States. CMS regulates the marketing activities of insurance carriers, third-party marketing organizations,…
Francois Brault Margaret Valair, age 65, SaddleBrooke winter resident and snowbird from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, completed Ironman California in Sacramento on Sunday, Oct. 22. Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. Athletes are allowed 17 hours in an Ironman event to complete all three disciplines. Over 2,000 athletes…
Rose Bricker, DBH The holiday season is here! That usually means that our stress levels go up. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year continue to be a very busy and often the most stressful time of the year. Traveling, buying gifts, and preparing for social events may consume us. It is easy to feel tired and…
More than three decades of musical creation went into the 14 songs on Sean Lewis’ just-released debut album Time Will Tell, but like a good wine, he says, it feels all the better having taken so long to age and settle. “I’ve played guitar since I was 12 and have been performing since I was…
Kathy Sinnott Our country was forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. The pain, tragedy, and loss from this fateful day eventually spurred an idea that would pay tribute to the men and women who fought for our nation’s freedoms. Several Arizona residents banned together in 2015 with an idea for a ‘living memorial’ that would honor…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg I bought it in a vintage market where people go to look for a “find” that might have some historical significance or, for that matter, for an item as an unusual conversation piece. This particular item falls into the latter category. I won’t use the usual cliché that “it called out…
JoAnne Gaudioso Care for your hair—without chemicals. All-natural essential oils are just as effective in adding thickness and beauty to your hair. Whether you’re losing hair, have bald spots, or have a receding hairline, try one of these top essential oils for hair growth: rosemary, ylang ylang, and frankincense. All three of these essential oils…
Joseph Rizza As many SaddleBrooke residents already know, Dr. Joseph Rizza has been a cruise ship doctor for more than 30 years. His wife Guje Olofsson and two other SaddleBrooke residents, Ed and Barbara Haugland, recently joined him for two Mediterranean voyages onboard the 325-passenger luxury ship the Wind Surf. On one of the voyages, the ship…
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 cooksou[email protected]. Persian Room 9290 N. Thornydale…
Stuart Watkins How can I touch you with this doughnut in my hand? Why have you come to me now? You slide your hand across my back and say, “Good to see you here.” How do I respond? Coffee in the left, doughnut in the right, lips to be wiped, and now you. Our eyes…