The Secret to the Woodshop’s Success: COLLABORATION

Lorraine Wilson There’s something big happening in the woodshop at the CATC building—a dynamic, ongoing process that fuels everything from small personal projects to large, impressive builds. Members of the shop are well aware of it. For non-members, however, it goes mostly unnoticed. It’s not just about tools or techniques. The real engine behind the…

Robson Ranch Field of Dreams Gets a Facelift

Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli Our beloved Robson Ranch softball field, affectionately known as the Field of Dreams, has recently undergone a series of exciting improvements. The most obvious enhancement replaced the hard-to-visualize white scoreboard lighting with state-of-the-art red LED anti-glare technology for visibility in direct sunlight. Being able to read the scoreboard in the bright Texas…

Living Retired: ‘Hear This. I SAID HEAR THIS!’

Gary Chalk Did you hear March 3 was National Hearing Day? I said, DID YOU HEAR MARCH 3 WAS NATIONAL HEARING DAY? If you are Living Retired, you likely have a hearing issue. That’s because hearing loss ranks up there with hobbling around on achy wobbly knees and dreading early onset toenail fungus! The first…

Seeds of Grace

Linda Buishas My sister-in-law (we’ll call her Amy) has three children, all of whom she loves dearly and equally. One of her two adopted children is a troubled young man (we’ll call him Tom). He constantly reminds her that he’s adopted. It hurts her deeply when he says to her, “You are not my mother,”…

How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…

Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play

David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…