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OCTOBER 2025
GATHERING AT THE GOODMAN TABLE Our Family’s Recipe for Connection Every celebration in my family has always had food at its center. It’s not just about delicious treats, though I love our traditions of homemade ice cream and Mexican food feasts; it’s a way to connect, check in, and hear about each other’s lives. October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month, and whether it’s a Sunday gathering or a big holiday meal, coming together at the dinner table is one of the best ways we stay close. It’s where we laugh, share stories, and even just be together without any distractions for a while. You walk away from that feeling full in every way that matters most. Growing up, I was raised on family meals. It feels like everything worth celebrating, from Thanksgiving and Christmas to birthday parties, includes good food. With how busy life can get, finding the time to be together and recognize the wins, big and small, with your loved ones is essential. It’s not always easy, but I love the aspect of gathering together, sharing your goals, talking about your interests, and getting to know each other better. The table, with plates full of food made with love, is a great place to be together. It’s still a tradition for us today to have regular meals as a family. As a kid, we were always big on Sunday dinners. That was when you set the table, put out the nicer plates, and everyone had their chores to do. It just continued into adulthood, and everyone gets the invite. We usually go over to family members’ dinners a couple of times a month for a feast. Just recently, we had a big celebration for my nephew who’s going on a mission trip to Mexico, and he wanted to enjoy classic Mexican dishes. Mexican food is a Goodman tradition; there’s nothing better. We even enjoy it for major holidays where other dishes tend to take center stage. When it’s the Goodmans’ year to take care of the Thanksgiving meal, we do the traditional turkey, potatoes, and
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stuffing, but we don’t skimp on our favorite Mexican recipes. Ground beef tacos with fried corn tortillas and all the fixings are my go-to. Our homemade green corn tamales were always a holiday staple, but those were my dad’s specialty. Even though no one makes them like he did, I remember them fondly. My mom still makes some of the best red enchiladas I’ve ever had, and we always have the full spread of rice, beans, chips, and salsa. Another big Goodman tradition for us is homemade ice cream. It’s easier than you may think. We have an ice cream maker, and you add all your main ingredients, whatever flavor you want, ice, and plenty of salt to help get it to the right consistency. I usually go for cookies and cream with Oreos, but my favorite growing up was banana nut. That’s what my grandma always used to make, and I haven’t found anyone who can duplicate it. My whole family gets in on the fun, and my children love to hear the ice cream maker going. So, whether it’s a big holiday feast or another ordinary Sunday, gathering around the table makes everything feel a little more special. Food brings us together, but the connection, conversation, and laughter feed us most of all.
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IT’S TIME! Annual Medicare Enrollment Dear Valued Client, Your Medicare Annual Enrollment will be open from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. We can’t thank you enough for trusting us to help you with your Medicare. IMPORTANT: Please review the specific instructions to the right and the actions needed based on your Medicare plan type. Changes to Plans in 2026 Please review your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter from your Medicare plan (coming any day now). Part D Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans will be changing next year. If you are happy with the changes, no action is needed; your plan will simply roll over into next year. BEWARE Ads and Commercials Misleading ads and commercials continue to run. If you see an ad and want to know the truth, call us at 480-442-9498. We are licensed with every plan available and will always properly educate you. We are happy to help your friends and family with their Medicare questions. Feel free to pass along our information as you see fit. REMEMBER: Review your specific Plan Type instructions for your Actions Needed. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need more information. Sincerely, Jesse Goodman (jesse@insuranceproaz.com) 480-980-0843 Noel Kovacs (noel@insuranceproaz.com) 480-780-0405
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Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO & PPO Plans)
Expect your plan to have changes next year. If you want to discuss other types of Medicare Advantage plans, please call or text us at 480-442-9498 to schedule a call. If you are on a “stand-alone” Prescription Drug Plan, expect big changes next year. It will be very important to “shop” drug plans for 2026. We are happy to help you with this. You may email your current drug list to jesse@ insuranceproaz.com or noel. kovacs@insuranceproaz.com. We will complete our Part D analysis the first week of November. Please give us time to get to your evaluation: We promise to be in touch no later than Nov. 30. If this Your Medicare Supplement plans stay the same (as far as the coverage goes). But expect rate increases. Inflation and high health care costs are going to cause rates to continue to increase. If you’re considering moving from a Supplement Plan to a Medicare Advantage Plan, now is the time to do it. Please call or text us at 480‑442-9498 to schedule a time to talk. If you have both Medicare & Medicaid (AHCCCS), and are on a Dual Medicare Advantage Plan, then no action is needed. You’re on the best plan. However, call me at 480-442-9498 if you have questions or want to look at other plans. I’m licensed with every plan available in your area and can help you switch if you desire. needs to be done before Nov. 30, please bug us!
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1. Homemade Ice Cream and Holiday Feasts
3. Annual Medicare Enrollment
4. Be the Grandparent They’ll Never Forget
MEANINGFUL WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS Create Memories That Last
There’s something very special about the grandchild- grandparent relationship. While parents often must play the role of disciplinarian, grandparents get to spoil and pamper the grandchildren. Most grandparents want this relationship to be as strong as possible, but it’s easier said than done, especially if you only see your grandkids a few times each year. Here are three strategies you can implement to strengthen your relationship with your grandchildren and allow you to make lasting memories for the rest of their lives. Take advantage of holidays. The holiday season is a time for families to get together, participate in time-honored traditions, and share their love for one another. Make sure you set aside time for your grandkids. Show them your favorite holiday
how your grandchildren react. If they enjoy them, do it again next year! Prioritize outings over gifts. Imagine the best trip, vacation, or family outing you had as a kid. You probably can’t remember a specific gift you received as a kid, but those memories of trips to the zoo, beach, or mall have remained strong. Instead of spending money on gifts, consider taking your grandchildren out for an afternoon together. Do what they want to do. Your grandchildren will only get so much enjoyment participating in your favorite activities or regular
routine, so figure out what they like and participate in those activities with them. They’ll never forget the day they saw
grandma ride in a go-kart, grandpa win the big prize at the arcade, or their grandparents adding the finishing touches to an art masterpiece!
movies, encourage them to help cook a few dishes, and involve them in your traditions and activities. Pay attention to
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