Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
Gary Chalk My Monday morning routine is to publish my latest Living Retired column. My wife Jan’s routine is to ask, “Gary, how on earth do you come up with such gobbledygook?” I explain that frequently the stories fall in my lap, or more recently, in my wallet; but actually, it didn’t fall in my…
David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin In May, 2023, your Cooks came up with the idea to review local restaurants and share our thoughts with the SaddleBrooke community. Since then, we have reviewed 50 restaurants, from high-end eateries to food trucks! We’ve had some amazing gastronomic experiences and have really enjoyed our adventures as restaurant critics.…
Jodi Delahunt Hubbell In Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats, Courtney Gustafson shares how a feral cat colony in her Tucson driveway helped her rediscover purpose, connection, and compassion during the pandemic. More than a story about cats, it’s a heartfelt reflection on personal growth, community, and the healing power of empathy. Since its…
Edwin Harry Sand Jr. Edwin Harry Sand Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2025, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s dementia. Born in Ellendale, N.D., on March 11, 1941, Ed was the son of Edwin and Bernice Sand. He grew up working on the family…