AzOpt Some patients come to physical therapy with the expectation that their treatment will primarily involve massage. It’s not uncommon for first-time visitors to ask, “When will I get my massage?” or to believe that a massage alone will resolve their pain. While massage therapy can provide temporary relief, physical therapy offers a comprehensive approach…
David Zapatka Reader JoAnn Weston writes about the October 2025 WOTM column, “Hello David. Here is another contronym for your list: “Bound,” meaning to leap, but also the opposite, tied up. I enjoy your column, very clever! Oh, another one—“Leave” meaning to go and to remain!” In serendipitous fashion, friend and fellow verbivore, Richard Lederer,…
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…
Holiday travel seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is here for it. We expect the airport to be busy in the weeks leading up to the December holidays. To help de-stress your planning and avoid potential travel pitfalls, here are some PHX travel tips to keep in…
Kathy Smith We had a great group of folks who were celebrating their October birthdays. Sharing a meal and friendship in a smaller group setting is what it’s all about. Often families live far away, so getting together to celebrate their birthday month is so special.
Barbara Wellington PebbleCreek resident Karen Long has a long list of lifetime accomplishments, which now includes the top designer for the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club’s 10th Anniversary Award Medal. When the call went out for a special design for a special event, designed by a resident, Karen decided she’d give it a try. Karen’s a very…