Living

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele.

Roughly 15-18% of the service member community will retire to Arizona. America’s military veterans deserve the full measure of care and assistance they need to live with dignity, hope and independence. It is imperative that they have the resources available to them to facilitate the transition from military to civilian life.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

It is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Volunteers work tirelessly to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Whether online or at the office, whether with a vote or a voice – doing good comes in many different forms.

Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to award its most prestigious honor, the Gold Award, to 27 local girls this year. This distinguished award, considered the most difficult to earn, allows Girl Scouts to take action in their communities by tackling an issue and implementing measurable change.

Over 500 bird species have been recorded in Arizona, the highest of any state without an ocean coastline. Birds can be seen in many different Arizona habitats and locations, including the Sonoran Desert, woodlands, ponderosa pine forests and riparian areas.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

“Just Google it” has become the standard refrain when a question arises in this internet age. But sometimes the search results are overwhelming. That’s when Google Advanced Search comes to the rescue.

The newly completed Spa at the CIVANA wellness resort – part of the resort’s $50 million renovation – features 28 treatment areas, including a Watsu pool, couples’ rooms, wet treatment rooms, facial rooms and 13 massage rooms.

The Cactus League Hall of Fame welcomes five new members this year: