You drive by it twice, every time you go back and forth from Phoenix to Prescott, Sedona, or Flagstaff, and if you’ve never taken the Rock Springs exit, well you’re missing a true slice of heaven. Forty miles north of Phoenix, lies the tiny community of Rock Springs (population 3,339 including adjacent Black Canyon City),…
When it comes to women’s style, there have always been rules stating that “women of a certain age” need to dress in “age-appropriate” outfits. But what does that even mean? You get to a certain age and can no longer follow trends, wear stylish separates and bold accessories? I think not! Just because you’ve reached…
Making a few changes in your garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for you to relax or entertain friends and family in your beautiful landscape. Water is critical throughout the life of a plant, but deciding when and how much water to provide each plant can be…
Pictured above: Dr. Michael Markson shows Judy Stern Bartelstone a photograph of himself as a child with his mother, Clara Sauberblatt. Photo by Jason Robey Sun Sounds of Arizona (sunsounds.org) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in November. The service provides audio access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is available to…
The internet has revolutionized the way we do just about everything. From buying groceries to talking to friends and family to finding out the latest news, the World Wide Web puts seemingly infinite possibilities right at our fingertips. However, along with all of the good stuff we love about the internet, there are unfortunately plenty…
Pictured above: Phil and Hannah Adelman with Marc Adelman. Marc Adelman and Hannah and Phil Adelman aren’t related – but theirs is a very special relationship. Here’s Marc’s brief backstory: He came to the Valley from Philadelphia with his parents and sister in the late ‘70s. He celebrated his bar mitzvah at Beth El Congregation,…
Pictured above: Photos of a furnished model show the light- filled, spacious living areas in The Palazzo’s renovated apartments. The property at 6250 N. 19th Ave. in Phoenix has been through many management and ownership changes in its history. The property was purchased by Westport Capital Partners and became The Palazzo, a full continuing care…
Pictured above: Charlotte Lowe (without a hat near the middle) and her Sar-El: The National Project for Volunteers for Israel group. You’re never too old to be of service. But in Israel? Too scary? Too far? Too hard? Too retired? Not for me and my 27 fellow Volunteers for Israel. Volunteers for Israel is…
It’s not uncommon these days for a cashier to ask if you qualify for the senior discount – don’t feel old, feel valued. But seniors can find far discounts and deals on many things beyond clothing, movies and dining out. AARP (aarp.org) membership includes discounts on entertainment such as movies and event tickets, grocery stores,…
Barton House 7001 & 7007 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale 480-991-9912 • thebartonhouse.com The Barton House provides high quality, resident-centered memory care for seniors in a warm, home-like setting. Our low caregiver-to-resident ratio, on-site nursing and 24/7 “awake” staffing and daily activities program ensure that our residents receive the highest possible level of care and…
