Category: Features

May Birthday Celebration

Kathy Smith We had a great time celebrating the Singles Club members who had a birthday in May. We enjoyed a special luncheon in their honor. Many of our members from the Singles Club don’t have family around Goodyear to help them celebrate, so this is a fun way for them to enjoy their special…

2 Your Health: Aquatic Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Relief

AzOPT Are you or a loved one struggling with knee osteoarthritis (OA)? While OA is a progressive, irreversible condition that may eventually require surgery, starting physical therapy early—especially aquatic therapy—can significantly delay the need for surgical intervention and improve quality of life. Why Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis? There’s a common misconception that physical therapy…

Pet of the Month: Greetings from Banksy!

My name is Banksy. If you wonder why I’m named after a mysterious graffiti artist, just think stray cats and patio screen doors. Yep, I did that. I don’t know how I ended up a homeless cat in PebbleCreek. Apparently, there is a network of cat lovers here who saw me and reported my whereabouts…

In Passing – July 2025

Shirley Louise Williams Shirley Louise Williams, née Streater, born Sept. 5, 1930, passed away May 20, 2025. Shirley was born in Denver, Colo., to parents Louise and Shelton, and fondly recalled her days at South High School. In 1949, Shirley married Francis Williams, the love of her life, and the two raised a family together…

Word of the Month: Cudgel

David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…