DopaFit™ offers way to fight back against Parkinson’s disease
By Matthew Dunn
Region - A thumping cadence slowly develops as members of the DopaFit™ boxing class in West Boylston land punches against the boxing...
Shuffleboard – Not only found on ship decks
By G. Gregory Tooker, State Ambassador, MA Senior Games
Tewksbury - Cheryle and John Laffey are recently retired but full of energy and anxious to...
Crossing career paths with longtime musician friends
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson/Stow – Singer-guitarist Tom Yates of Stow has been performing professionally since attending Hudson High School, where he graduated...
Mindful aging helpful as we move into our older years
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Mindfulness. People are becoming more intentional, more mindful these days about what they eat, how they exercise, and...
Marshalls department store empire grew from a Beverly supermarket
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BEVERLY - The off-price retail chain Marshalls is well known for offering apparel and homewares at low prices. But founder Alfred...
Dance your way to fitness and friendship
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Whether it’s a memory of a class, a crowded nightclub, or a relative’s wedding, we’ve probably all danced...
Kowloon restaurant remains an iconic dining destination on Route 1
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
SAUGUS - After William and Madeline Wong purchased The Mandarin House restaurant in 1958 and changed its name to Kowloon Restaurant...
Resources for older workers
Are you an older worker looking for a new job or an opportunity to try something new? Are you concerned that employers won’t be interested in someone 50+? Take heart: An AARP study released in 2015 debunked myths about age 50+ workers, showing that they have productivity advantages that can make them a critical component of a successful business.
Reputation of Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant remains anchored
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - During its first 20 years of existence, Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant attracted out-of-town celebrities and locals, including politicians and...
Pickleball is winning over many active older adults
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - What has been termed the fastest growing sport in the US was founded outside Seattle. But its growth...