Dear Heather, I have been with my significant other for 10 years. We aren’t a couple that goes overboard on holidays and birthdays as far as gift giving goes. I’ve been thinking that this year I’d like to surprise her with a trip for Valentine’s Day. My concern is that I will anger her by making a choice to do something somewhat extravagant...
By Andrea Walker What if you could meet all your fitness goals without leaving Vail? A new fitness studio has opened right here in the center of Vail: The Pilates Station and More caters to all fitness levels, with dedicated local instructors who are excited to help you achieve your best body, highest energy, and most fulfilling life in 2019. ...
By Mary Mitchell Arizona Senior Academy’s Play Reading Group will give a special Valentine’s Day reading of Thornton Wilder’s farcical script, The Matchmaker, at the Altura/Academy Village Great Room, 13715 E. Langtry Lane at 1:30 PM on February 14th. The Vail community is invited to bring their Valentine and their laughter and...
By Dr. Shaun McGuire Having worked in healthcare and the fitness industry for 30 years, my favorite question to ask patients is this, “What is the desired goal of your fitness routine/program?” Remarkably, most people don’t have a response or simply respond “to get in shape.” I am often inclined to respond, “Then why are you training to get...
By Hollie Warnick Have you ever wondered if love potions actually work? Throughout history, people have been using all sorts of items to induce romantic feelings, including parts from bugs, animals, and humans. Yuck! In North America, natives once made love potions with Ginseng root...
By Article Author Next to Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is a new park called “Rancho del Lago Community Park.” The park has a playground equipment, a covered sitting area, and open space for dogs to run around. “Cruiser” was very happy to have a place to run around. Cruiser lives with Tim and Annie Collins at Del Webb, Rancho del Lago.
By Article Author The Vail School District’s district-wide program Vail Pride Day will celebrate its Twentieth Anniversary on Saturday, February 16th at the Pima County Fairgrounds. The very first Vail Pride Day was held on a Friday in March from 2:30 PM to 8 PM in the fairground’s Thurber Hall. At that time, the district had only Acacia, Desert...
By Jennifer Phelps of Jennifer Phelps: Organize, Design, Reinvent! Organizing for Couples: I read a meme once that advised, “Before you get married ask, ‘What is a reasonable number of T-shirts for one person to own.’ Because it will come up.” For all the reasons we love our mate during this, the month of romance, one of the things couples fight...
by Red Hawk At J-6 Ranch Are you thinking about an acre of land or more? Like any other property purchase, it’s important to keep in mind basic considerations before making such a significant investment. When it comes to purchasing large parcels of land, there are a few other considerations to keep in mind. Acre of Land: Things to Consider: How...
Financial experts generally recommend that Americans plan on living on no less than 80% of their annual pre-tax income. Depending on your expected lifestyle, which might include traveling, some retirees may want to consider a target of 100%. Let’s look at where your retirement income will come from over the next several decades. Social Security...
