Ross Dunfee A group of investors from the Virginia Company of London established Jamestown, Va. (May 14, 1607) some 13 years prior to the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, Mass. (Dec. 18, 1620). The Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery carried 105 passengers on a four-month voyage from England to the Virginia coast, arriving April 1607. As settlements began…
Category: October 2020
November 2020, October 2020
Let Joyful Downsizing Simplify Your Life
Kim Kubsch Ask yourself, “Do I have too much stuff? Are my closets and cabinets a mess? Do I really need all these clothes? How do I determine what to take with me if and when I decide to move? Do my kids want my stuff?” Now is the time to stop procrastinating, take action,…
Features, October 2020
Meet Jillian Moon
Nancy Friedman, Co-Educational Director Since childhood, Jillian has enjoyed drawing and painting. Although her education was heavy in the sciences, leading to a long career as a physical therapist, she always found time to take art classes. The classes, taken on weekends or evenings, included Chinese brush painting, drawing, pottery, photography, watercolor painting, oil painting,…
Features, October 2020
Special Forces
Ross Dunfee So, what are special forces? According to NATO, special forces are “specially designated, organized, trained, and equipped forces, manned with selected personnel, using unconventional tactics, techniques, and modes of employment.” Basically, if you want something destroyed overnight, call special forces. Each of the military branches has special forces, some more recognized than others,…
Features, October 2020
Word of the Month: Petrichor
David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy, smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…
Generals, October 2020
CAHRA Update
Stephen Bishop The Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) is a nonprofit organization which has been serving the Eloy and Pinal communities for thirty-four years. It is located on Sunshine Blvd. just east of Frontier Street. The organization’s day to day activities are headed by Mary Lou Rogales. The agency provides many services to these communities…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Like the Bee Gees Said: You Should Be Dancing
Paul Gayer Get your dancing shoes on—your brain will thank you for it. Studies have found that physical activity can help to reverse the signs of brain aging. One of the most fun ways to combat brain aging is by dancing. That’s right! On top of being a great exercise for your body, dancing is…
Generals, October 2020
Remember Our Fallen U.S. Veterans
Wreaths Across America (WAA) When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, WAA…
Generals, October 2020
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Nicole McCracken, Administrative Assistant It’s October, which means it’s time for Halloween! Halloween is such a spooky time of year where we normally have costume bingo in the ballroom, employee costume contest, and even our carnival with a dunk tank. This year, we will have to celebrate a little differently. We are considering a virtual bingo…
Front Page, October 2020
New at the Sports Club!
Lois Moncel, Fitness Director You can now attend the Seated Yoga/Stretch Class via Zoom as well as in person. For many different reasons, like travelling or working from home, homeowners are not able to make their favorite class! The Sports Club is beginning a new program where you may attend your favorite class via Zoom.…