Tempe’s Elaine Dirksen Creates Beauty Despite Lack of Sight When searching for the miraculous this holiday season, look no further than Elaine Dirksen. Blind in one eye and nearly … Read More
Seven Siblings Served in World War II. As World War II raged, countless mothers and fathers held their collective breath, hoping to be reunited with their children … Read More
From the Black Hills to the Bike Trail, Tempe Woman Can’t Stop Pedaling Active Aging Week is upon us yet again and there may be no better local example of aging well than … Read More
Retired Tempe Teacher Still Head of the Class When Ruth Kearns retired from teaching, she still found herself with a strong desire to impart knowledge to others. That’s … Read More
For Stan Settles, Life’s a Race You might call him “Stan the Man” or “The Silver Speed Racer.” Whatever you call him, don’t call Stan Settles … Read More
Still Nursing After All These Years For Friendship Village’s Evie Hasner, age is truly just a number Read More
Redemption at The Village: A 6,000-Mile Journey Home The 6,000-plus-mile journey from Japan to the United States was paved with hardship for a young girl named Keiko. Read More
Drawing Her Own Retirement Friendship Village Tempe’s Ann Dellis Shares Her Gift with Neighbors and Friends Read More
After More Than 50 Years, Old Pals Rekindle Friendship at The Village It’s not hard to stay in touch with old friends these days. A quick search on Facebook, a friend request … Read More
Pull Up a Chair…At the New Friendship Village Tempe Sports Bar Credit: Jeff Van Zant (KHPO) It’s one of those places where everybody knows your name. The new sports bar … Read More
