Gary Chalk My wife, Jan, and I recently hosted two couples we have been friends with for many years. When we picked the date, we agreed instead of our usual evening dinner get-togethers, to make it a lunch so our friends did not have to drive home in the dark. It’s called aging. Aging was…
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August 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Balkanization
David Zapatka This comment was printed in a recent news article: “Taleblu warned against Western attempts to divide the country. ‘The way to unite the Iranian population is not to talk about balkanization,’ he said. ‘That would be an own goal of moral and strategic proportions.’” Balkanize—bal·kan·ize verb 1: to break up (a region, a…
August 2025, Features
Uninitiated Contact: The First Step in the Scam Process
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…
August 2025, Features
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. On July 9, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering…
August 2025, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Still Holding On to Ashes? There’s a Comforting Way Forward
Justin Crowe, Founder of Parting Stone Justin Crowe is an entrepreneur passionate about reimagining death care by creating positive, tangible experiences for families navigating loss. He founded Parting Stone in 2019, and the company was featured on Season 14 of Shark Tank for its innovative new form of human and pet remains. By the time…
August 2025, Features
2 Your Health – August 2025
Improve Your Relationships by Learning About Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity or emotional intelligence are terms that you may hear when chatting about challenges within relationships. Your friends, families, and co-workers may be aware of these terms, but are you? Relationships are difficult at times and knowing the difference between…
August 2025, Features
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Quilt Queen
Phyllis Bonvouloir is pictured with her charming cat quilt. (Photo by Debora Witten)
August 2025, Features
Dollars and Sense: Medicare and Me: Don’t DIY!
Leah Kari, Independent Licensed Insurance Agent Enrolling in Medicare or selecting a Medicare plan brings out the cautious side of those eligible for or on Medicare. Navigating the complexities of Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Stand-Alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans requires careful attention to understand coverage options. Multiple plan types, varying…