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WHAT ARE ANNUITIES?
An annuity is an investment vehicle that can provide a guaranteed income for an individual or their spouse. It is a contract with an insurance company or financial institution where you contribute money upfront and at a specific time receive payments back over the course of your lifetime. There are several advantages to investing in an annuity. First, it is tax deferred which means no taxes until you begin taking the income. Second, you can choose a fixed rate annuity where you will always receive the
same amount regardless of market conditions. Third, you will receive payment even if you receive more than your original investment. Fourth, there are annuities with death benefits for heirs.
There are many different types of annuities, all of which have different features, benefits and costs but they fall into three main categories: fixed, fixed index and variable. There are two types of payout options- deferred and immediate.
FIXED ANNUITY
A fixed annuity is based on a set interest rate and can increase in value over time. It guarantees income payments over your lifetime with the possibility of death benefits for heirs. There are two ways to purchase - either through a lump sum payment or a series of payments that increase the value of your annuity and therefore the total payout.
VARIABLE ANNUITY
A variable annuity’s value will depend on market conditions and will rise and fall with the stock market. This means the possibility of a higher interest rate when the market is strong but in a weak market, the annuity could even lose value.
INDEXED ANNUITY
An indexed annuity is based on the performance of a particular market index and the value of the annuity will be based on that particular index. Interest will be based on the index’s interest rate.
WHY BUY AN ANNUITY?
It is a good opportunity to be sure you have the resources to cover your essential monthly expenses such as mortgage or rent, insurance, utilities , travel, etc. The best thing about an annuity is that it does not run out no matter your age or the value of the investment. Start by analyzing your monthly expenses to figure out how much
income you need to cover basic bills. Don’t forget to consider and plan for inflation. When considering an annuity, the most important thing is to be sure to understand what you are investing in. They are complicated investments. Work with a trusted financial adviser to ensure your understanding of the risks and potential returns.
FENG SHUI
IN
COLOR & DESIGN
Feng Shui, which literally means wind and water, is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the theory of Yin and Yang. It is the ancient Chinese practice of using energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment by organizing furniture, art, plants, and other objects within any given space or room to create peace and harmony.
It has been used for centuries to determine building sites such as the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is built on a north-south axis with the main entrance facing south. It was believed to be the most propitious direction according to the feng shui masters. Additionally, the pyramid addition to the Louvre in Paris, Trump Tower in Manhattan, and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney have all been influenced by feng shui principles.
In interior design, feng shui is a tool to help design a room that makes you feel good and enhances health, prosperity, harmony and balance for a joyful life.
Chinese philosophy is all about opposites - masculine and feminine, dark and light, warm and cold. Additionally, there is a focus on the 5 elements which are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. These symbolize qualities such as stability, wisdom, growth and creativity. Decorating with the five elements is meant to bring joy and balance to your life.
According to Better Homes and Gardens, you can feng shui your home with a few simple tips:
Clear your home of clutter and open up the flow of traffic. This will create an atmosphere of calm by creating a welcoming entryway. Adding feng shui plants and positioning furniture in relation to the door will give a feeling of
control and empowerment, creating balance. And don’t forget to use feng shui with your color selections.
The bedroom is the most important room for applying the principles of feng shui since we all spend so much time there. It is important to have the bed face the door but not straight-on. It is preferable to have a wall behind the bed so that you are aware if anyone is entering your space. This is referred to as command position. Use soft and muted pastel colors or earthen tones that you’d find in nature. Plants are not recommended for the bedroom as they are active and produce energy which is not conducive to the calm environment required in the bedroom. However, they are desirable throughout the rest of the home. Some of the best plants include lucky bamboo, orchids, jade, snake or rubber plants.
Although there is no scientific basis for the use of feng shui in design, it is about making your environment a healthy and happy one for your family, so why not give it a try.
2024 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
DATES TOURNAMENT
JULY 1 - 7
JULY 8 - 14
John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois
* Schedule subject to change
Genesis Scottish Open ^ The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
JULY 8 - 14 TBA Event TBA, TBA GOLF
JULY 15 - 21
JULY 22 - 28
JUNE 29 - AUG 4
AUG 5 - 11
Barracuda Championship
Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, California GOLF
3M Open TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota
CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
Olympic Men’s Golf Competition # Le Golf National, Paris, France GOLF
Wyndham Championship Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina
CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
AUG 12 - 18
AUG 19 - 25
AUG 26 - SEP 1
EDEX CUP PLAYOFFS
FedEx St. Jude Championship TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
BMW Championship Castle Pines Golf Club, Castle Rock, Colorado
TOUR Championship East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia
NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
+ Signature Event
# Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored
^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour
2024 LPGA
2024 LPGA TOURNAMENT
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JULY
JULY 14 | LAVENDER & HONEY FESTIVAL
This “scent-sational” event features all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. It’s a festival for all ages, so invite your friends and family to enjoy a beautiful day. For more info visit: lavenderandhoneyfest.com
AUGUST
AUG 4 - 11 | AUGUST NIGHTS
This event is open to all 1976 and older classic cars, pickup trucks, and emergency vehicles. There will be a car show, vendors, drag races, concerts, cruises, poker run, poker walk, and a parade.This upand-coming event sounds like a great time for car enthusiasts! For more info visit: hotaugustnights.net
AUG 23 - 25 | COUNTRY FAIR
This weekend-long festivity celebrates these specialty Fallon
cantaloupes with all kinds of cantaloupe treats—from shakes, to ice cream, to juicy slices with decadent toppings and beyond—along with live local entertainment, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, and plenty of vendors and fair food treats. For more info visit: falloncantaloupefestival.com
AUG 28 - 30 | RIB COOK-OFF
Come and celebrate one of the tastiest barbecue festivals in the country at the annual Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks, NV. Each Labor Day, Victorian Avenue in Sparks closes to traffic as hundreds of thousands of barbecue buffs mow down 125+ tons of ribs and rock out to big-name bands, at one of the largest grilling competitions in the nation. For more info visit: nuggetribcookoff.com
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 14 | FILM FESTIVAL
The Las Vegas Film Festival is a community of filmmakers and film-lovers drawn to the unique,
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curious and cultivating environment that is Las Vegas. The LVFF pushes the boundaries of cinema, annually presenting work by passionate, rebellious, and wild storytellers to an audience of local and national filmmakers, film lovers, journalists, and film industry representatives. For more info visit: lvifilmfestival.com
SEPT 20 - 22 | BALLOON FEST
As many as 40 balloon pilots and crews from all over the United States converge on Elko to enjoy wide open balloon flying at the foot of the beautiful, majestic Ruby Mountains in all its summer glory. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/25cvwuaa
OCTOBER
OCT 2 - 6 | FOOD &
WINE FEST
This is a festival featuring the world’s top spirits & wines like no other! Escape the real world for a stylistic drama combining incredible wines. Experience your wildest fantasies at The Las Vegas Food &
Wine Festival. For more info visit: vegasfoodandwine.com
OCT
4 - 5
| SKY LANTERN FEST
Experience a naturally inspiring setting featuring live entertainment, gourmet food, and immersive art & spaces, including the world’s largest sky lantern release. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/mnbvunkj
OCT
4 - 6
| AIR SHOW
Experience aerial thrills like no other at the Reno Air Show! High-octane performances will fill the blue skies over Reno at this three-day event that’s a favorite for aviation aficionados, families, and everyone in between. For more info visit: renoairshow.org
NOVEMBER
Nov 5 - 7 |
NEVADA OPEN
Mesquite, Nevada is proud to present the Nevada Open Golf Championship at the Palms and CasaBlanca golf courses. With over
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40 years of championship history, the Nevada Open is one of the most respected and anticipated golf tournaments in Nevada. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3isaWDh
NOV 28 - 29 | CRAFTVILLE
LV Craft Shows®️ present craft shows, night markets, festivals, specialty events, and live Virtual events, supporting crafters, artists, and small businesses. Our wide variety of unique and well curated events will offer something for everyone…Original crafts, unique gifts, Foods including Vegan & Vegetarian, Boutiques, and many other items. For more info visit: lvcraftshows.com
DECEMBER
DEC 1
- 31
| CHRISTMAS ON THE COMSTOCK
Ready to discover your new favorite holiday tradition? There’s no better place to usher in the magic of the holiday season than with a month-long celebration in Virginia
City. Lasting the entire month of December, the historic Nevada mining town’s Christmas on the Comstock brings a Victorian-era holiday celebration alive with special events happening all over town. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/yckfcbap
JANUARY
JAN 29 | CHINESE NEW YEAR
Come celebrate as Chinese New Year begins in Las Vegas! Come celebrate the Year of the snake! For a city that enjoys celebrating cultural diversity, Chinese New Year in Las Vegas is a sight to see. Every Chinese New Year, Las Vegas resorts transform their properties with extravagant displays and elaborate décor. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2DykAFH
FEBRUARY
FEB 12 - 17 | FILM FESTIVAL
The Annual Dam Short Film Festival takes place at the fully restored Boulder Theatre in nearby Boulder City, Nevada. Their goal is to pres-
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ent over 100 of the highest-quality short films for attending audiences to enjoy, and the Festival had over 140 short films to screen in all genres. Sounds like a great time. For more info visit: damshortfilm.org
MARCH
MARCH TBA | ST. PATRICK’S DAY
St. Patrick’s Day is the most celebrated holiday of the year at Fremont Street Experience with an unrivaled 137 hours of free, live entertainment, featuring authentic Irish bands, The Arcana Kings, The Black Donnelly’s, Craic in the Stone, an appearance from Celtic dancers and much more. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/m2njjwx9
APRIL
APRIL 17 - 20 | FILM FESTIVAL
Las Vegas Black Film Festival returns to celebrate the Black Impact on the Big Screen. Great films, special guests, awards, this event has it all. Plan to attend
and get a chance to see the next generation of movers and shakers before the rest of the world. For more info visit: lasvegasblackfilmfestival.com
MAY
MAY TBA | BBQ CHALLENGE
Ready to feel the thrill of the grill? Set against Historic Downtown Boulder City, more than 40 teams go head to head for the title of best barbecue, while thousands of hungry visitors devour an eclectic lineup for barbecue samplings. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/yapuc4de
JUNE
JUNE 19 - 28 | RENO RODEO
An authentic benchmark of summertime in the high desert, more than 140,000 rodeo fans descend upon the Biggest Little City in the World to watch ropers, riders, and racers go head to head in a series of action-packed events! For more info visit: renorodeo.com
2025 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2025 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
MAY 25 - SUN 12:00 PM 1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 26 - MON 12:00 PM 1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
MAY 26 - MON 8:15 PM 1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
MAY 27 - TUE 12:00 PM 1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 27 - TUE 8:15 PM 1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 28 - WED 12:00 PM 2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 28 - WED 8:15 PM 2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 29 - THU 12:00 PM 2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
MAY 29 - THU 8:15 PM 2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 30 - FRI 12:00 PM 3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 30 - FRI 8:15 PM 3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single MAY 31 - SAT 12:00 PM 3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
MAY 31 - SAT 8:15 PM 3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 01 - SUN 11:00 PM 4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 01 - SUN 8:15 PM 4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 02 - MON 11:00 PM 4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 02 - MON 8:15 PM 4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 03 - TUE 11:00 PM 1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles
JUN 03 - TUE 8:15 PM 1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles
JUN 04 - WED 11:00 PM 1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles
JUN 04 - WED 8:15 PM 1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles
JUN 05 - THU 3:00 PM 1/2 Finals Singles Ladies’
JUN 06 - FRI 2:30 PM 1/2 Final Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 06 - FRI 5:30 PM 1/2 Final Gentlemen’s Single
JUN 07 - SAT 3:00 PM Final Women’s Single
JUN 08 - SUN 3:00 PM Final Gentlemen’s Single
DATE
2024 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
JULY 1 - MON 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1nd Round
JULY 2 - TUE 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1nd Round
JULY 3 - WED 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
JULY 4 - THUR 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
JULY 5 - FRI 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
JULY 6 - SAT 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
JULY 7 - SUN 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round
JULY 8 - MON 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round
JULY 9 - TUE 11:00 AM
JULY 1- WED 11:00 AM
JULY 11 - THU 1:00 PM
Men's Singles Quarterfinals & Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals
Men's Singles Quarterfinals & Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals
Ladies' Singles Semifinals & Mixed Doubles Final
JULY 12 - FRI 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifinals
JULY 13 - SAT 2:00 PM
JULY 14 - SUN 2:00 PM
Ladies' Singles Final & Men's Doubles Final
Men's Singles Final & Ladies’ Doubles Final * Schedule subject to change
2024 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
TRAIN EXPERIENCES Wonderful
If you haven’t traveled by train, you might like to try it. There are so many fantastic train trips available across the world. They offer opportunities not available any other way. There’s never the hassle of driving and missing the beautiful and scenic countryside. They are eco-friendly,
comfortable, relaxing and also offer refreshments. Trains start and end their journeys in cities and will transport you through diverse and incredible landscapes.
Here are a few amazing train trip options:
JACOBITE TRAIN BERNINA EXPRESS
If you are traveling in Scotland, be sure to check out the Jacobite. This journey is often described as the greatest rail journey in the world. It takes you 84 miles in total from Fort Williams in the highlands of Scotland to the most westerly stop in Arisaig. It passes by lakes and rivers including Lake Nevis, the deepest in Europe and through charming villages. There is a stop in Glenfinnan which was made famous as the site of the Harry Potter films. Then it is on to Mallaig which was founded in 1840 and is now a busy fishing port. It is a great spot for a walk or some shopping and dining. Try the fish and chips! Then take the return trip or consider taking the ferry to Skye and the Small Isles.
In Switzerland, be sure to check out the Bernina Express which is a 90 mile journey from Tirano in northern Italy to Chur in southeastern Switzerland. Highlights include unparalleled panoramic views of the steep peaks of the Swiss Alps, charming villages and shimmering lakes. With 55 tunnels through the mountains and numerous bridges and viaducts, the vistas are stunning. Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland and the old town is actually car-free. The train has earned UNESCO World Heritage Designation due to its architectural features and long history.
SKAGWAY RAILROAD RAILROAD MUSEUM
In Alaska, don’t miss the Bennett Lake Scenic Journey. A trip through history that began with the gold rush of 1898 when men sought routes to the Klondike and the White Pass. It began in Skagway and continued to British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. The train climbs from sea level to 3,00ft - a true marvel of engineering. Travel in a vintage train from Skagway to Carcass in the Yukon Territory. See snow capped peaks, forests, sparkling lakes, and amazing waterfalls. Visit Bennett Station and the White Pass Museum. You can do a walk through an old gold rush town. Then ride through remote sections of the lake that are otherwise only available by hiking the Chilkoot Trail.
In Parrish, Florida, visit the Museum and see the historic trains of the old South. Or take the 6-mile ride on an early 1900s train from Parrish to Willow to see a rail collection and exhibition. Also they host special train events including a train robbery experience.
