August in Arizona is not really a month. It is more like a full-scale character test administered by the sun. By late August, nobody is asking, “Is it hot today?” We already know the answer. The question is more like, “Can I touch my steering wheel without losing fingerprints?” or “Why does the mailbox feel…
August 2026, Generals
Living Retired: Fired By Your Spouse!
Gary Chalk We think we know our spouse, right? But do we? This is what I mean… Many couples say it takes time Living Retired together to finally experience each other’s idiosyncrasies and quirks. Couples can only take so much until one of them snaps, “Remind me why I married you in the first place?”…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Gourd Fan Favorites
Doris Betuel The humble gourd can become a lot of things: a vessel for flowers, a beautiful windchime, or simply an art piece. Some of our members are sports fans. What better way to express your sports preferences than putting them on a gourd! Take a look at some of our members’ sports favorites! Whatever…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Using a Mirror to Sharpen Your Fundamentals
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article is inspired by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and written by Steve Farmer. One of the most effective training tools in billiards is also one of the simplest: a mirror. Every morning, people use a mirror to check how they look and make small corrections in real time. If something…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Life Is Better When We Travel Together! The Roving Ranchers
Pat Sand If you’ve heard rumors that the Roving Ranchers is an RV club … we’re here to happily set the record straight! No RV required—just a sense of fun, curiosity, and a willingness to enjoy life with great neighbors. We’re a social club made for exactly that: getting together, laughing together, and heading out…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Relishing Pickleball: The Wild, Wonderful World of Pickleball
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club News
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club (RRALSC) was proud to continue its philanthropic efforts by awarding a $1,500 Scholarship to Sienna Elyse Graciano, the first recipient of the scholarship for Villa Oasis High School. She is a highly deserving and motivated graduate. The award ceremony was attended on May 20 at Villa…
Clubs & Classes, Sports, August 2026
Support Our Troops-Arizona Dollars at Work
Martin Bender For more than 35 years, the Fisher House Foundation has provided a home away from home for families of patients receiving care at military and veteran medical centers. There are 98 Fisher Houses in the United States, plus one in Germany and one in England. In Arizona there is a Fisher House in…
August 2026, Religion
No Ordinary Book
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Do you own a Bible? Better yet, do you ever read, study or understand your Bible? The Bible, or God’s Word, is the most extraordinary book ever written. It was written over a span of 1,500 years by more than 40 diverse human authors, and yet we are told…
Features, August 2026
Word of the Month: Slaver
David Zapatka Reader and pickleball player Cindy Schwarzkopf wrote, “I am with SunBird Hikers, and we went to the Copper Mine tour at Bisbee. Very, very interesting story. It was incredible! I was reminded of the word ‘slavering’ from reading Wuthering Heights, which was written in the mid-1800s and is probably now an archived word.…