West Valley - August 2023

SUMMER HOME MAKEOVER

Affordable Comfort with Style

Attic & Garage Fans

Our solar and electric fans remove hot air from your attic and/or garage, protecting your HVAC system in extreme heat.

• Prevents excessive heat

• Available for all roof and garage types

• Save 30% with the Federal Tax Credit*

Skylight Replacement

Replace your old, cracked skylights with beautiful, energy-efficient skylights.

• Refresh your home with Fresh Breeze Skylights

• Dual-paned glass blocks heat, UV rays, & noise

• Save 30% with the Federal Tax Credit*

Tubular Skylights

Solatube, the modern skylight that brings natural light to every room in your home.

• Great for hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.

• Solar-dimmable systems available

• Save 55% with Federal and State Tax Credits*

(480) 712-2440 azdaylight.com

Solatube International, Inc.

Beat the Heat

20 op Five

Last month, I had the opportunity to escape the heat, and headed to Alaska for vacation. The trip had been on my husband’s bucket list for a while, and I must say, the beauty did not disappoint.

We were truly amazed by the beauty of Alaska, and the kindness of the people we met.

Prior to leaving, I decided the theme for The Grand Season this month would be happiness. One day while I was shopping, I came across a Christmas tree ornament which read, “The PURSUIT is happiness.” This caught my attention, because we’re often told to go find happiness. But the framework of this statement made me realize happiness comes to us when we’re in pursuit of the things we love.

So, this month—despite this crazy heat—I’d like to encourage you to spend a little time each day pursuing something you love.

Also, if you find your home is in need of a little TLC, I hope you’ll reach out to one of our amazing adverting partners— you’ll not only receive incredible craftsmanship, you’ll support the local economy.

Savor each day,

Melissa Whitton Associate Publisher

A Message from Sue Royer

“I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”

Sue RoyerDirector

About Us

Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living.

When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.

We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best:

• Group Homes

• Assisted Living Communities

• In-Home Primary Care Physicians

• Home Health Care Therapy

• Transportation

• Private Duty In-Home Care

• Respite Care

• Alzheimer’s Care

• Memory Care

• Hospice

• Support Groups

Assisted living resources accepting:

• Private pay

• Arizona Long Term Care-ALTCS

• Medicaid

• VA Benefits

6 Reasons You Should Call AAA Senior Placement AZ

• We are well known and respected in the medical community.

• All clients are given a thorough assessment to determine proper placement needs.

• There is never a fee charged to the senior or their family for our service.

• We are NOT contractually bound to any outside business. This allows us to serve our clients with only their interests in mind.

• Years of knowledge and experience in the field of senior care.

• AAA Senior Placement AZ is family owned, allowing us to give you quality, personalized service.

Bird Box: Barcelona (MA)

It’s been five years since “Bird Box” starring Sandra Bullock became the third most popular Netflix movie ever. Now, Netflix released a spinoff sequel. Mario Casas plays Sebastian, a father trying to keep his daughter, Anna, safe from the roaming enigmas that cause people to commit suicide. Despite some new elements, the film has been critiqued for being too similar to its prequel. (Netflix).

God’s Country (R)

This modern western is led by Thandiwe Newton (“Westworld”), who plays Sandra, a university professor living in rural Montana with her mother after Hurricane Katrina uproots their lives. Sandra grows unsettled as locals leave threatening messages when she doesn’t allow trespassing on her property. This soon escalates and devolves into a dangerous fight for her life. (Hulu)

BEVERAGE CLUB

Frozen

Ingredients

4 c. cubed watermelon, frozen

1 c. ginger beer

1/2 c. vodka

1/4 c. lime juice

Ice, for blending

Mint leaves, for garnish

Lime slices, for garnish

Directions

Frozen

Pimm’s Cup

Ingredients

4 c. ice

1 1/4 c. Pimm’s No. 1

3/4 c. ginger ale

1/2 c. lemonade

1 tbsp. freshly chopped ginger

Directions

Boozy

Sour

Watermelon Slushies

Ingredients

1/4 c. Sour Patch watermelons

1 c. vodka

1 c. sprite

1 c. lemonade

1 c. ice

Pink food coloring (optional)

Directions

CHILL OUT

In a blender, combine frozen watermelon, ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. (If it’s not slushy enough, add ice and blend again.) Pour into glasses (or copper mugs!) and garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.

In a large blender, combine ice, Pimm’s, ginger ale, lemonade, and ginger and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint and fruit.

Add Sour Patch Watermelon gummies to vodka and soak overnight. In a blender, add 2 ounces flavored vodka, Sprite, lemonade, pink food coloring (if using) and ice. Blend to combine. Garnish with Sour Patch candies and serve.

If the scar of a cantaloupe is rough or has a stem attached, the melon was picked too early and won’t ripen as good as one with a smooth scar. Also, check the net pattern over the outside; it should be even and an overall tan-yellow color, not green or mottled.

To bring out the natural sweetness of corn on the cob, try sprinkling a little bit of salt in the pot after the water has come to a boil.

You can remove berry stains from your fingers with lemon juice. Got berry juice on your tablecloth? Pour a generous amount of milk on the spot, let it soak for 15 minutes or more. Then soak in cold water with soap for an hour or more. Wash, rinse and dry.

Soak raisins in cold water before chopping so that they won’t stick to your knife.

Need to chill some drinks for a party fast? Pile on the ice, of course, then add the secret weapon: water. Icy water chills drinks quicker than placing them in ice alone.

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Dinner and a Movie!

Solve the crossword puzzle and mail it in for your chance to win a $50 Restaurant Gift Card and 4 Movie Tickets. Answers to the clues can be found in this month’s Grand Season Ads.

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Winners!

Grand Prize Winner

Jacalyn Cummings Sun City West

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Winners of Movie Tickets

1. Gary Slattery, Avondale

2. Sandra Myerss-Luppnow, Buckeye

3. Shirley Hicks, Goodyear

4. Charles Kennedy, Sun City

5. Dianne Dahl, Sun City

6. Candi Grill, Peoria

7. Cynthia Miner, Sun City West

8. Susan Sharritt, Surprise

If you have a question about the puzzle, please call 623-594-1630 ext 3070.

Answers to July Puzzle

Mail puzzle with answers to: Grand Season Puzzle, P.O. Box 5474, Sun City West, AZ 85376

Questions about the Grand Season Puzzle? Visit www.thegrandseason.com for updates or call 623-594-1630 ext 3070.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES: Solve the crossword puzzle and mail it in to win. The answers to all crossword clues will contain all or part of a company name found in this month’s Grand Season ads. Must be 21 or older to enter the contest. Employees of the Grand Season or its advertisers are ineligible. When entering an advertisers’ name, there are no spaces, no LLC, or Corporations. Example: C & R Plus II would be entered into the spaces as: C&RPLUSII Entries must be postmarked no later than August 25th. A drawing will be held from all correct entries. One winner will receive a $50.00 Gift Card and 4 movie tickets, with a photo in our magazine. 8 winners will receive a consolation prize of a 2 movie tickets. Winners will be notified by phone, and prizes will be sent by mail. Winners will be announced in the September issue of the Grand Season.

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HOLD ON TIGHT

In marriage, even though you love your spouse deeply, you will still feel unhappy and alone sometimes. This is normal; it’s not an indicator that something has gone wrong with your marriage. There will also be times when the two of you will have to invest extra energy into one another in order to find your footing again.

Here are a few tips to help you get through.

1. Get To Know Each Other Again

After you’ve been married for several years—or decades—you think you still know one another–but your tastes change over time, and

your old favorites aren’t your new favorites anymore.

2. Spend More Time Together

One great way to bring happiness back into your relationship is to make more time for each other— valuable, energized time, not the leftovers after you’re already exhausted.

3. Don’t Be A Victim

When the happiness in a marriage fades, the blame rarely rests on one spouse. When you’re facing an issue in your relationship, take a look at your life and question how you’ve contributed.

4. Focus OnThe Positives

During times like these, it’s important to be deliberate about being positive and cultivating a sense of gratitude for your blessings.

5. Hold On Tight

How you feel in your marriage right now isn’t how your marriage will always feel. The truth is, relationships are ever-changing. When you come out on the other side (and you will!), you will be happier and closer than ever.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

The beloved Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie were named for a police officer and taxi driver in Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

British military tanks are equipped to make tea.

IKEA rugs were used for the Night’s Watch cloaks in Game of Thrones.

To maintain the historical accuracy of the American Colonial era, Disney World’s Liberty Square was built without any restrooms. (But no, you won’t find any outhouses, either.)

The “little black dress” was compared to the Ford car when it debuted in 1926, for its practicality and simplicity.

Carnauba wax, which is used on cars, is the same type of wax used to give gummy candy its sheen.

Neptune’s moon, Triton, orbits the planet backward.

To add authenticity to a fictional criminal underworld, Rockstar Games hired reallife gang members to voice background characters in Grand Theft Auto V.

One-third of men’s fragrances sold are actually worn by women.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Is the book of Ruth in the Old or New Testament? Or neither?

2. Whose last words were, “O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes”? Was it Zimri, Paul, Eli or Samson?

3. From Proverbs 18:8, “The words of a talebearer are as _____”? Is it truths, wounds, answers or serpents?

4. Who assumed if Isaac died that God would be able to bring him back to life? Was it Rebekah, Esau, Abraham or Jacob?

5. From Genesis 25:1, who was Abraham’s second wife? Was it Keturah, Abigail, Vashti or Candace?