Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for some easy ways to improve their games. Most players think of buying a new cue stick, retipping their cue stick with a quality cue tip, or even buying a special type of chalk when trying to improve their games. I would like you to consider that…
Sports, December 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Tactics for Players of Any Level
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Always face the ball on the other side of the net. Regardless of where you are on the court…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Holidays Are Here!
Doris Betuel The fused glass studio has been a hub of activity in the past few months, as members are preparing for the holiday season! Angels, snowmen, holiday trays, votives, and wall art are making their appearances in the studio. Please check out some winter-inspired projects that are sure to put a smile on your…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Genealogy Club Kickoff Picnic
Pat Sand The Ropin’ In Yer Relatives genealogy group had their member kickoff picnic on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Our hosts were Mary Beth and George Fisher. The theme was Americana, and some of the food included sloppy Joes, deviled eggs, potato salad, broccoli salad, chocolate chip cookies, and bread pudding with a whiskey sauce. President Dan…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Genealogy Club Hosts Genetic Genealogist
Pat Sand The Ropin’ In Yer Relatives Genealogy Club held a free seminar on Oct. 28. Bonnie Bossert, a genetic genealogist, presented a seminar explaining how law enforcement utilizes DNA to solve crimes and identify remains. Bonnie explained that it’s not DNA alone that solves the crimes, but through solid investigative work along with DNA, crimes are…
December 2023, Features
Word of the Month: Bildungsroman
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “This is a really favorite word; bildungsroman. My friend Judy taught me this word several years ago … and now it comes up all the time! All those YA (Young Adult) fiction writers, turning books into films … and, of course, it is the word describing…
December 2023, Features
News from the Sky: PHX’s Success = Arizona’s Success
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona. But what does that mean? The airport provides significant opportunities for those in the state. To put it simply, a successful and thriving Phoenix Sky Harbor drives a booming Arizona. Did you know the…
December 2023, Features
’Tis the Season for Essential Oil Use
JoAnne Gaudioso Have you begun your preparations for the upcoming holiday season? Are you trying to keep anxiety and stress to a minimum? Are you trying to find that perfect gift for each person on your list? Maybe I can help you with some natural product ideas that will not only be a fun gift,…
December 2023, Features
My Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Susanne Perry Another icon of my youth, Jimmy Buffett, passed away on Sept. 1. I’ve never been a Parrot Head, as his fervent fans are known, but I love his music, and I once saw Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band in concert. I don’t remember the year, probably early ’80s. He had a broken leg,…
December 2023, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter If you’re sitting around with nothing to do You might consider a fitness class with you know who The pride of the ranch, a fireball pray tell Our Director of Fitness, Lois Moncel Yep, it’s Lois our fitness guru at large A couple of bucks is all that she’ll charge Pick a class,…