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Gayle Richey Birthday Celebration!

Pickleball players stopped playing long enough to celebrate the birthday of Gayle Richey at the home of Debora Witten. Also attending were Judy Abadia, Raynelle Duhl, Jackie Elphic, Sharon Steen, and Karen Sue Bellinger … and Yogi the Bear! (Photo by Martin DeMatteis)

Word of the Month: Resilience

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Pat Schlect, writes, “I was very happy to see your article in the Sun Lakes Splash.I loved the subject. The word I would choose for research is ‘resilience.’ Why? If you had to pick one characteristic or quality you’d most like to have, what would it be?…

2 Your Health: Self-Care, Stress, and the Holidays

Dr. Rose Bricker, Blue Lemon Therapy and Coaching, LLC The holiday season is here! That usually means that our stress levels go up. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year continue to be very busy and often the most stressful time of the year. Traveling, buying gifts, and preparing for social events may consume us. It is…

Essential Oils for Natural Hair Care

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…

Chandler at the Ranch

Pam Whims My name is Pam Whims, and I started my small company called Sonoran del sol about a year ago. I have always wanted to be a chandler—one who makes or sells candles—ever since I volunteered to help a nice group of Greek Orthodox nuns in Stanwood, Wash., create their candles, which helped support their livelihood. Once…