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Senior News Briefs

Senior News Briefs

Senior News Briefs

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Featured Outing & Calendar

Maryhill Museum of Art Reopens in March

A sure sign of spring is when Maryhill Museum of Art opens its doors to …

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Local

Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers

This Week in Northwest History: Seattle Bandstand debuts on Seattle's KING-TV on March 16, 1958

Seattle Bandstand was an instant success -- Northwest teens swamped the station begging to be …

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Local Cancer Patient Surprised with $20,000 Gift

When cancer patient Clifford Ford Jr left home earlier this month, he had no idea …

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Becoming Bill Gates: A new memoir retraces the road to Microsoft

On the edge of 70, Bill Gates has written his first memoir, Source Code: My …

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Northwest Washington Couple Volunteers Together Through Red Cross to Help Families Facing Disaster

When it comes to bringing relief to disaster victims, Red Cross volunteer David Allen of …

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SilverSounds Northwest Senior Chorus

SilverSounds Northwest is the only senior chorus in the Greater Seattle Choral Consortium

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Woody Guthrie and his Northwest Days

Woody Guthrie loved the Pacific Northwest, sang and played his guitar on Seattle streets, and …

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Smart Technology for Older Adults

“Start small,” suggests dos Santos. Start with a device you already have or know a …

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Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?

Anyone who has diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems or has a family history of …

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Does Anyone Have a Fainting Couch? What seniors should know about fainting

Dr. Elijah Behr is with the Mayo Clinic and he said there are several things …

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Finding Balance with Gambling in Your 50s and Beyond

Understanding the gambling landscape after age 50

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Travels Near & Far

International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas

‘Dare to seek the extraordinary’ with Richard Bangs’ 50 Best Adventures on Earth

The word “adventurous” often conjures up images of adrenaline junkies pursuing daring and heart-pumping exciting …

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Origami in the Garden is a Feast for the Senses

Art is everywhere in Santa Fe. With more than 250 galleries and a dozen museums, …

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Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West showcases art, culture and a rich history

Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique …

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Art and Nature Meld with Vibrant Results at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

Spring is around the corner, at least it is at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad …

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Featured Columns

Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia

How Old Are You?

However, as I’m getting older, I’ve come to the self-serving conclusion that your age is …

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Remembering the Iditarod, 1974

There I sat, a genuine Alaskan long-distance dog musher who had participated in the first …

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A TAKE DOWN

I live in a modest house in a trendy neighborhood... My mailbox is full of …

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Memories of Roosevelt High School

This is a reminiscence and reflection on Seattle's Roosevelt High School by 1934 graduate Dorothea …

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The Case of the Magic Mirror

In early 1946 the World War was over, yet pieces of it continued to float …

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Do You Remember?

Today we find our 80-something heroines, Rose and Dawn in the waiting room of the …

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Sharing Stories

Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner

Waiting For My Honda

"A clicking sound" I told the man

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HANG-UPS

Telemarketers have a way...

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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN and EVERYTHING NEW IS OLD AGAIN

"lately I’ve been looking into the mirror, whispering..."

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Retirement Lifestyles

Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style

Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea?

There’s a lot to know and consider to be sure it’s a good option for …

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English Muffins or Crumpets?

For a delicious, healthy alternative, try this recipe for making your own English muffins, which …

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Plant-based for the Planet

Eat less meat to save the planet.

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Garden Longer with Less Muscle Strain and Fatigue

Whether you are a young or young-at-heart gardener, include some strategies to help extend your …

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Notable Northwesterners

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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