Category: Features

Dealing with Loneliness During the Holidays

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. Some people live far from family and miss seeing their loved ones. It’s also not unusual for people to feel emotional distance from the others they’re with, which…

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…