Seniors Are Alive and Well in Seattle’s Theater World
Strong Waters, a new play by Claire Zaslove, was written with “actors of a certain age” in mind
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WHERE IN WASHINGTON?
Unless you’ve been there, this month’s Where in Washington photo contest might be a toughie
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Wrinkled Radicals: The Maggie Kuhn Story
Maggie Kuhn organized the first movement against ageism in the U.S.
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Wisdom Cafe
Come and share your wisdom, swap stories and make new friends
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Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers
Seattle is Brimming with Holiday Shows
See Nutcrackers, Scrooges, hear Charlie Brown’s woes. Here’s a big list of events for the ...
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Traveling for Christmas
I was intrigued when I learned that some local senior women would be spending their ...
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117-Year-Old Shipwreck Found in Puget Sound
On November 27, 2023, The Smithsonian Magazine reported on a long-lost ship that sank in ...
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Unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Holiday Recipes
What if your Thanksgiving spread (or meals throughout the holiday season) included foods native to ...
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Catherine Montgomery, Federation Forest State Park, and the Pacific Crest Trail
How a club for women protected old-growth forests and one clubmember sparked the formation of ...
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Find the Best Places to See Bald Eagles
The Pacific Northwest offers outstanding opportunities to view bald eagles, especially during the winter months ...
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Healthy Aging, Medical Conditions, Caregiving
Wearable Devices Changing Healthcare for Older Adults
Wearable technology is now transforming how diseases are diagnosed and treated
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5 Natural Remedies for Reflux and Esophagitis
I finally got reflux and heartburn after all these years. I have a newfound respect ...
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Christmas Tree Syndrome
Seasonal items can cause respiratory problems for many people as we breathe in the mold ...
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6 Steps to Make Dementia-Friendly Holiday Gatherings
“We want individuals living with dementia to experience the joy and togetherness that comes with ...
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Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024
On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting ...
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Hospital Chain Will Return Millions to Western Washington Patients
The hospital chain PeaceHealth is refunding up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income ...
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How a Health Savings Account Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
A health savings account is a fantastic financial tool -- for some -- that can ...
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New Report Reveals Washington Leads Country in New Lung Cancer Cases
The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that Washington ranks 13th in the nation ...
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International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
Experience nature, art and design on NYC’s High Line
When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City, head ...
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Discover a dynamic food scene in Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg is well known for its Civil War history and tourists come from all over ...
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How sweet it is! Hershey, PA
If you have a sweet tooth or are a chocoholic, make a beeline to Hershey, ...
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Natural splendor and outdoor adventure await at West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park
I’m actually not fond of heights, but oddly I’m attracted to height-related experiences. They’re freaky ...
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Finding Your Feet, A Legacy
Let’s choose kindness. And hope. Not just for ourselves, but as a way of holding ...
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My Existential Crafting Crisis
...trailing was its cord neatly stowed in a shiny green and gold contact paper-covered toilet ...
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Christmas Grace
The first thing I saw was Grace sitting under the Christmas tree in my own ...
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Paul De Dea’s Wonderful Life
I asked my dad if he had it all to do over, would he do ...
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Revenge of the Cat
The gift left me speechless. He was adorable, but I had never liked cats.
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A Word About Interviewing Famous People
Now I’d like to offer a few words about the sometimes nerve-wracking and always fascinating ...
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Retirement Lifestyles
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Add a Rosemary Topiary to This Year’s Holiday Season
Add a fresh look and fragrance to your holidays with a potted Rosemary plant
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Sweet and Sour Goodness
Mixing sweet and sour flavors is one way to replace salt in dishes.
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Trend of Home Insurers Leaving States Could Impact Washington
Homeowner insurance companies leaving states like California and Florida represent a troubling trend that could ...
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Gift Ideas for the Active Seniors in Your Life Who Have Everything
Here are some suggestions from mostly Northwest-based retailers that should delight your recipient!
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Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults
In Memory of Steve Pool
“That warm smile and familiar laugh, Seattle’s friendly forecaster”
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Carole King is Back in Town! The musical based on her life is playing locally
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" opened on Broadway and became the hit of the season. ...
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Nancy Pearl: Superstar Librarian
Aren’t we lucky to have superstar librarian Nancy Pearl as a local luminary?
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Best Wishes to Paul Dorpat
Paul Dorpat is well known for his many books and publications on Seattle, past and ...
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