Keith Schiller Incredible but true … losing my backpack on a train in France gave rise to the most joyous events and memories over the course of a spectacular month-long European vacation. The heroes of this saga were French railroad workers, some of whom I met and others unknown. Their integrity, professionalism, empathy, and humanity…
Tracy McGeorge How do you know you have wonderful parents and a cool family? When you retire and you can live anywhere you wish, you choose to move where they are, even if it is over 1,000 miles away. It seems that the family is closer than ever, both geographically and affectionately. We were always…
When to Stop Driving: Senior Village Offers a Safe Alternative As we age, our ability to drive safely can diminish due to declining vision, slowed reaction times, and other age-related changes. Recognizing when it’s time to stop driving can be a challenging decision, but it’s a crucial one for your safety and the safety of…
Snakes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Packrats—Oh My! Candace Brockey and Claudia Amaral On a very warm Tuesday afternoon, 50 homeowners in Unit 3N joined in a happy hour to enjoy adult beverages, appetizers, and friendship. After a brief business meeting, the group was introduced to our guest speakers Jim Cloer and Tom Dowell. Both are members of…
Celebrating Our Success! Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala planning committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a successful event that raised over $65,000 to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. This has been our…
Melanie Einbund On May 15, we took a trip to the Tucson Jewish Museum, which we explored with a docent. Tucson Jewish history was the topic. The museum is the location of the first Jewish temple in the Southwest and the Holocaust Center. It was an adventure of education and noshing—what fun! Shavuot is a…