savorretirement.com Retirement is often referred to as the golden years, when individuals can step away from work demands and fully embrace the freedom of having the luxury of time. For many, this phase of life represents an opportunity to savor moments, pursue passions, strengthen relationships, and engage in activities that bring joy and fulfillment. The…
Inna Shames and Margie Barber The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) highly successful Scholarship Matching Funds Program just launched its third year! What Is the Scholarship Matching Funds Program? In late 2023, a small group of donors had a large vision. Wanting to help grow the TWOQC Scholarship Program, they offered a unique incentive: a…
Bruce Hartsell Shari Rodgers won first place in the Photography Club’s second quarter challenge with Under the Sea! The theme for the second quarter was Nature. Shari captured the image of the octopus while inside a special aquarium in Bermuda. Shari said, “Inside this aquarium, it felt like you were under the sea with the…
Bruce Hartsell Shari Rodgers won first place in the Photography Club’s June photo contest with the theme Black and White. Her image Wild Horse is a portrait of a “feisty palomino” that leads a small band of wild horses near Show Low. Shari said, “He is worn and tattered but still shows strength and resilience.”…
Shari Rodgers Recently, I was asked how I obtained my black belt. In the martial arts, the path to black belt and beyond is one of dedication, humility, and service. It is not a medal for longevity, nor a prize for networking, nor a reward given among friends. I earned mine like any student at…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…