Pet of The Month: Brian’s Saga

Sue Ann Olsavicky One evening an ambulance came. As my mom was being taken away on a gurney, I ran outside. I spent the next few days roaming around but finally came home. My mom was really worried. She told me she was very sick and was no longer able to take care of me. She…

In Passing

Lucretia Ann Agostarola

Lucretia Ann Agostarola Lucretia Ann Agostarola, age 65, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away on Sept. 23, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. She was born on April 25, 1955 to Charles and Mary Mattis in Somerville, N.J. Lucretia was a proud member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belonged to the…

Word of the Month: Groovy

David Zapatka “The 59th Street Bridge Song,” known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy,” which led to this month’s WOTM. Groovy:  ˈgrü-vē  Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “Pertaining to a groove,”…

2021 Artist Series Canceled

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications Due to restrictions and issues related to COVID-19, the entertainment company that produces the Artist Series has officially notified us that the Artist Series is canceled for the 2021 season. Please read through the important information below, as most of your questions will be answered. Options for subscribers who already paid for…

Relishing Pickleball: The Ready Position

David Zapatka One of the most common errors I see on the pickleball court is not being ready to play. What does this mean? Being ready to play means a number of things. It means being focused on the point at hand. Paying attention to debris on the court, listening to what someone is saying,…