Finding Home
...we finally had the opportunity to choose a city because we wanted to, not because of an assignment or a job
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Featured Outing & Calendar
All Aboard for the Annual Model Train Festival!
This wintertime tradition is a delight for all ages
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Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers
Local Seniors Make 500 Wooden Toys for Charity
More than 50 residents meet once a month for the Woodshop Group. During the holiday …
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A Seattle Institution Debuts on a Global Arts and Culture App
The Frye Art Museum is the first WA organization to appear on Bloomberg Connects
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It’s a Family Affair with Multigenerational Painters and Restaurateurs in Seattle
Contemporary abstract impressionist Boni Ryan, who is 76 years old and her 7-year-old great niece, …
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Cascade Village at Smokey Point
Imagine living among lush landscaping, complete with pedestrian walkways that connect to courtyards and shared …
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Octogenarian Capitol Hill Artist Elinore Bucholtz Explores Abstract Lyricism
Bucholtz and her family experienced a harrowing, three-month journey emigrating to America During World War …
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RSVP Volunteers ‘Knit It All’ to Keep People Warm During the Chilly Months
The group has been knitting, crocheting, sewing, and quilting for the past 50 years, and …
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Medical Minutes for December 2024
This month's Medical Minutes explores another medication that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, takes …
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How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen
If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by …
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5 Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season
“Families caring for a loved one with dementia deserve to join together and celebrate"
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Drive Winter Blues Away by Spending Time Outside
Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind
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International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
Connect with Japanese culture when you take a sushi cooking class
When planning your trip to Japan, add a Japanese cooking class to your list of …
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Get a Hearty Dose of Scottsdale History on a Best of the West Tour with JoyRidesAZ
The story of Old Town Scottsdale is probably one many visitors (and perhaps even some …
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Portland’s OMSI is an all-ages, world-class attraction
Portland's OMSI helps make science fun for all-ages.
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History comes alive in Lexington and Concord
It’s hard to separate the towns of Lexington and Concord, as they are forever linked …
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Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia
QUITE A FRIGHT
...a strange looking creature darted into the room. It erratically zipped around my feet in …
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas
This Christmas story begins on a cold October night many long years ago
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Christmas Surprise: The Farmers’ Pounding Party
When Dad opened the door, a chorus boomed from a porch full of people. “Surprise! …
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Our Christmas Stocking Tradition
My job of wrapping each piece with the waxed paper squares was always a cherished …
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Dorothea Nordstrand Remembers Ice Skating on Green Lake in 1930
Someone drove an automobile straight across Green Lake on the ice from beach to beach …
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birth Day-date
My current old-old age is disbelief and time is measured now in days not years
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Dear Mom and Dad
It's been a long journey since you departed. We miss you so very much.
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Sharing Stories
Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner
Retirement Lifestyles
Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style
Get back to your roots this winter
These winter white vegetables taste great and because they are low in salt, they help …
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Healthy Holiday Recipes
With age, the digestive system can become more sensitive and may require more careful food …
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even …
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How to Choose a Memory Care Unit for a Loved One with Dementia
"I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know …
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Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults
Shirley MacLaine
MacLaine spent three or four months a year in her Graham retreat and wrote six …
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Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market
...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of …
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Tom Selleck and His Famous Life
My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in …
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Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve
Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders
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