Shari Rodgers This class is called Beginning Karate, but what we are truly practicing is moving mindfulness. Rather than focusing on performance or memorizing long sequences, we approach karate as a way to awaken awareness through movement. The mind and body develop together, and a new way of moving emerges. The instructor’s training comes through…
Gary Chalk For the record, I have never ever considered using ‘OMG’ in the headline of my Living Retired columns. However, desperate times call for desperate column titles. This is what I mean… With so much turmoil in the world these days, you have to wonder what worse could be coming! Well, ‘what worse,’ is…
Ginny Hutcheson Need a special gift or are you decorating your home? Shop for beautiful, original artwork at the Art Studio in the CATC building. Did you know that the Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club sells artwork at a reasonable price from their gallery windows in the CATC building? Why drive to Tubac or…
Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
Carol Michels The Nurses of Quail Creek took an adventurous trip out to Jumpin’ Jack Ranch, home of Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, on Nov. 18. In a 25-acre setting, we observed a peaceful, quiet place for the horses, mules, and donkeys to live out their lives. This all takes place because of the wonderful…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the year wraps up, many of us make resolutions to eat better, save more, or spend wisely. But here’s one that should top everyone’s list: staying scam-free in the new year. The weeks between December and January are prime time for fraud. Scammers know people are donating to…