November is full of reminders to count our blessings, opportunities to reconnect with loved ones and volunteer to serve others.
It’s also the time of the year we celebrate Veterans Day—a time to honor those who have served or are serving in the military. If you are a Veteran, we want to thank you for your service and commitment to serving and protecting our freedom.
As Thanksgiving approaches, and you gather with your friends and family, don’t forget to invite those in your neighborhood who might be celebrating alone. Each year, I’m reminded how it’s the little things we do in life that impact others the most.
As we approach the holidays, don’t forget that every dollar you spend with a local business impacts our community directly. We are thankful for your support of The Grand Season and our local advertisers.
We wish you a month filled with gratitude and joy.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher
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5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Started out this morning feeling so polite, I always thought a fish could not be caught who didn’t bite.”
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Answers from pg. 11
1. Barbra Streisand, in 1980. The song was written by two of the Gibb brothers and spent three weeks at the top of the Hot 100 chart.
2. Pet Shop Boys, in 1987. Songwriter Neil Tennant claims he wrote the song as something of a joke, but it ended up topping charts around the globe in Finland, Ireland, South Africa and elsewhere.
3. Al Green, in 1971. Rolling Stone magazine rated it as the 60th greatest song of all time on the 2004 list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The National Recording Registry then added it to their list of relevant recordings in 2010.
4. The Village People, in 1978.
5. “Afternoon Delight,” by Starland Vocal Band, in 1976. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement for Voices.
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“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.”
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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:
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Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.
Allen Klein
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.
Muhammad Ali
Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.
Sherry Anderson
Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.
Oscar Wilde
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
Audrey Hepburn
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.
Erma Bombeck
You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.
Seth Parker
Be of service. Whether you make yourself available to a friend or co-worker, or you make time every month to do volunteer work, there is nothing that harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need.
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When couples look for ways to strengthen their relationship, they often think of date nights, vacations, or better communication. But one of the most powerful ways to grow closer may come from turning outward—by serving others together.
Volunteering as a couple creates a shared sense of purpose that strengthens the bond between partners. Whether it’s helping at a food pantry, walking dogs at an animal shelter, or organizing a neighborhood cleanup, working toward a common goal fosters teamwork and unity. It reminds couples that they’re part of something bigger than themselves—and that they make a difference when they work side by side.
Serving others also builds empathy and gratitude. When couples see the challenges others face, it offers perspective on their own lives and helps them appreciate what they have. Gratitude is one of the most powerful antidotes to resentment, and compassion often spills over into the way partners treat each other at home. There’s another benefit, too: volunteering together naturally strengthens communication and cooperation. Couples must plan, listen, and support one another to achieve shared goals—skills that carry over into everyday life. Even small acts of service can reveal new strengths and deepen mutual respect.
Helping others can also spark emotional growth and intimacy. Shared moments of kindness—whether comforting someone in need or celebrating a small victory—can open heartfelt conversations about values, priorities, and dreams for the future.
And let’s not forget the happiness factor. Research shows that serving others releases “feel-good” hormones like oxytocin and dopamine. Couples who give back together often feel more connected and less stressed, creating a cycle of positivity that nourishes both their relationship and their community.
In the end, serving others isn’t just about changing lives— it’s about enriching your own. When couples focus on giving, they rediscover the best parts of themselves and each other. The result? A deeper, more joyful love built on shared purpose, gratitude, and kindness.
