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James Barlow, MD Victoria Phan, PA-C
Jillian Goldney FNP-C Anna Koester FNP-BC

Cremation Codicil Specific Bequests

Certificate of Trust

Guideline

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Happy 250th, America!

By the time you receive this issue, the Fourth of July celebrations will have come and gone, but a milestone as significant as America’s 250th birthday deserves to be celebrated all year long.

I have always considered it a true honor and privilege to be an American. Watching videos on social media of visitors experiencing our country during recent events reminded me just how fortunate we are to call this nation home. Sometimes it takes seeing America through someone else’s eyes to appreciate all that we have.

As we settle into the heat of summer, I also hope you’re finding ways to stay cool during these months of Arizona’s extreme heat.

If you’re planning any home repairs or remodeling projects this summer, I encourage you to support the outstanding local businesses that advertise in The Grand Season each month. Their continued support makes this publication possible.

Here’s to celebrating America’s past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a bright future together.

Enjoy every day

MEDIA WALLS

Leaders in Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

About Regency Specialties

Regency Specialties is a trusted name in Arizona for cosmetic and medical excellence. Our team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to providing top-tier care in both aesthetic and medical services. Whether you are seeking to enhance your natural beauty or address medical concerns, we strive to deliver transformation results that renew confidence and improve overall well-being. At Regency Specialties, your journey to looking and feeling your best starts here.

Our Services

Dermatology

• Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention

• Skin Cancer Treatment

• Cosmetic Dermatology

• Medical Dermatology

Plastic Surgery

• Regency Lift

• Breast Reconstruction/Augmentation

• Body Contouring

• Rhinoplasty

Sclerotherapy

Radio-frequency ablation

Matisse Med-spa

• Facials & Peels

• Aesthetic Injections

• Lasers & Devices

• Waxing, Lashes & Brows

Hair Transplantation

• Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

• Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

• Hairline Restoration

Micro-Phlectopmy

Dr. Betty Hinderks Davis MD, FAAD
Dr. Jason Mussman MD, FACS
Face lifts

DINING GUIDE

After trading $3 billion worth of Pepsi-Cola to the U.S.S.R. in exchange for vodka, submarines and other military hardware, the Pepsi company briefly had the sixth largest military in the world.

Time slows down so dramatically near a black hole that if you stood close enough to it, years could pass for the universe while just minutes passed for you.

Los Angeles has the world’s largest Korean population outside of Korea.

Iceland’s parliament, the Icelandic Althingi, first formed in 930 A.D., is the oldest in the world.

The tradition of carrying the bride across the threshold started in medieval Europe when many people believed that a bride was especially vulnerable to evil spirits through the soles of her feet. To guard her from such attacks, the chivalric groom would carry her into their new home.

In J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” dragon blood is revealed to be an effective oven cleaner.

The Pyramids of Giza are the only Great Wonder of the ancient world still standing.

A sloth can take up to two weeks to digest a single meal.

Lightning isn’t limited to thunderstorms, but can also occur in volcanic eruptions, wildfires and snowstorms.

Dinner and a Movie!

FOUNDATION

The United States Constitution is one of the most important documents in American history. Written in 1787, it established the framework for the federal government and outlined the rights and responsibilities of both the government and its citizens. More than two centuries later, it remains the supreme law of the land and continues to guide the nation.

One reason the Constitution is so important is that it created a system of government based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law. It divided power among three branches of government—the legislative, executive, and judicial branches—to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. This system of checks and balances helps protect the freedoms of the American people.

The Constitution also established federalism, which divides power between the national government and state governments. This balance allows states to govern local matters while maintaining a strong national government capable of addressing issues that affect the entire country.

Equally important are the Constitution’s amendments. The first ten amendments, known

as the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791 to protect individual freedoms. These amendments guarantee rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial. The Bill of Rights ensures that citizens are protected from government abuse and have the freedom to express their beliefs and opinions.

Over time, additional amendments have helped the nation grow and become more equal. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th Amendment guaranteed equal protection under the law, and the 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote. Later amendments expanded voting rights to women through the 19th Amendment and lowered the voting age to 18 through the 26th Amendment.

The Constitution and its amendments have allowed the United States to adapt to changing times while preserving the principles of liberty, justice, and democracy. These documents provide a foundation for government, protect citizens’ rights, and help ensure that all Americans are treated fairly under the law. For these reasons, the Constitution remains one of the most significant documents in the history of the United States.

LOVE RELATIONSHIP CHECK UP

Often in marriage, it’s easy to go through the motions, and not really connect on a deeper level. If you want to build a more intimate relationship, carve out the time in your life to answers some of the following questions with your partner:

What part of you have I been missing this year?

Questions About Us

What’s changed about us this year that we haven’t named?

Where have we drifted?

What are we doing on autopilot that we should question?

What part of our relationship feels alive right now?

What used to turn you on that doesn’t anymore?

What turns you on now that you’ve never told me?

What would make you want me again?

What’s the one thing about our sex life you’d change if you knew I wouldn’t get hurt?

Questions

About the Past Year

Questions About Money

What scares you about our finances?

What do you wish we did differently with money?

What do you secretly want to spend money on?

What do you resent paying for?

What part of your life do you want to grow?

What part do you want to let go of?

What’s something you want to try?

What’s something you’ve been scared to start?

What does success look like to you now?

What does it look like for us?

When did you last feel truly seen by me?

What’s something you’ve been carrying alone?

What have you stopped telling me, and why?

Where in your life are you the loneliest right now?

What’s the hardest thing you didn’t say out loud this year?

What are you grieving that I haven’t noticed?

What part of yourself have you put on hold?

When was the last time you felt fully like yourself?

What would you tell me if you knew I wouldn’t react?

What part feels like it’s just going through the motions?

What do you miss about us?

When did you last feel proud to be with me?

When did you last feel embarrassed to be with me?

If we met today, would you choose me again?

Questions About Sex and the Body

What do you wish I knew about your body right now?

What’s changed about what you want?

What’s something you’ve been afraid to ask for?

What’s something you’ve been faking?

What was the hardest moment for you this year?

What was the moment you felt closest to me?

What was the moment you felt furthest?

What did I do this year that hurt you and you let it slide?

What did I do this year that meant more than you said?

What’s something you forgave me for without telling me?

What’s something you’re still holding?

What’s something you’d do differently if you had this year back?

What did you learn about us this year?

What did you learn about yourself?

What would you do if money wasn’t a factor?

How do you really feel about who earns what?

What does financial security mean to you now?

What would have to change for you to feel safe about money?

What conversation about money have we been avoiding?

Questions About Dreams

What do you want for yourself this next year?

What’s a dream you’ve stopped saying out loud?

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

What would you do if you knew I’d support it fully?

Questions About Fear

What are you most afraid of right now?

What are you afraid I’II never understand?

What are you afraid will never change?

What are you afraid of losing?

What are you afraid of becoming?

What are you afraid of admitting?

What are you afraid of about us?

What are you afraid of about yourself?

What are you afraid of about getting older?

What are you afraid of about dying?

BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Is the book of Jude (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Acts 17, in what city were Paul and his companions accused of turning the world upside down? Antioch, Smyrna, Thessalonica, Galatia

3. How many days did it take Nehemiah to get the wall around Jerusalem completed? 6, 52, 100, 1,000

4. From Genesis 3:15, the snake is supposed to strike at what part of man? Throat, Hand, Heel, Eyes

5. In Christianity, what’s the title given to the head of a diocese? Arch, Cardinal, Bishop, Reverend

6. From Revelation 12, what angel fights against Satan? Gabriel, Angel of the Lord, Cherubim, Michael

2) Thessalonica 3) 52 4) Heel 5) Bishop 6) Michael

•Vacuum (as needed, additional fee)

•Brush side walls, steps & Tile Line

•Skim

•Backwash as needed

•Empty baskets (pump & skimmer)

•Test water chemistry

•Add chlorine and acid as needed

•Add up to 3 lbs. of shock

•Add salt as needed for pools

•Control best as possible CYA’s

The United States Constitution is the oldest written national constitution still in use.

The first permanent English settlement was established at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.

The original United States flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes representing the first colonies.

The current 50-star American flag was designed by a 17-yearold high school student, Robert Heft, in 1958.

The capital of the United States moved from New York to Philadelphia, and finally to Washington, D.C., in 1800.

Alaska is the largest state by area, possessing a longer coastline than all the other 49 states combined.

Denali in Alaska is the highest peak in North America, reaching 20,310 feet.

Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, established in 1872.

The Missouri River is the longest river in the US, spanning over 2,300 miles.

American bison is the national mammal of the United States. DID YOU KNOW?

AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ

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.”

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.

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