Archive for June, 2006

Maintaining Good Health When You’re Over 50 »

(Submitted by Gordon Barth, owner of Club 50 Fitness Center)
When I turned 45 I was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor suggested dietary changes and recommended I exercise regularly to control my blood sugar level. I modified my diet, exercised 3-4 times a week and monitored my blood sugar level on a regular basis.
My wife became [...]

Prescott Knitters and Yarn Shops »

Yarns. Who can resist them? Winter brings on a resurgence in knitting among myself and my knitter friends, and I am one who actually creates errands which will involve waiting so that I can work on my current projects while standing in line! It’s also the time of year when my racquetball buddy, Christy, and [...]

Mountain Biking in Prescott »

(Contributed by Susy Whann)
Riding a bicycle is one of my earliest and happiest memories. The youngest of seven grandchildren, I learned to ride a two-wheeler quite young, so I could keep up with my older siblings and cousins. And I never looked back!
Before moving to Prescott 18 years ago, I was strictly a “roadie,” a [...]

Weddings in and around Prescott »

(Article contributed by Hazel Bowman, PrescottWeddings.com publisher)
One of the questions I’m frequently asked as the publisher of PrescottWeddings.com is, “Where can I get married?” I understand. For many people unfamiliar with the Prescott area, location options might appear limited. Though it’s true we don’t provide the variety of venues found in a large city, there [...]

Playing Tennis in Prescott »

(Contributed by Chris Howard)
If you are one of the many people who have moved here in the past 10 years from somewhere else and want to play tennis, or a local who now has the time and inclination to get back at the game, then you might enjoy reading this to find out what options [...]