Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
The Warrior Queen, the Harmonizer, the Snark, etc.
Don’t we all know that feeling? Aren’t we all a bundle of contradictions? Don’t we all contain multitudes? Don’t we all surprise ourselves by dealing differently, at different times, with situations that seem to be alike? Don’t we sometimes make a remark that feels outrageous and wonder, “Where did that come from?”
Milford woman cleans her way into love for teaching yoga
By Sherri Coner, Contributing Writer
MILFORD - Fifteen years ago, Marsha Mancuso never predicted that cleaning supplies and curiosity would result in her becoming a...
Thoughtful planning can help a loved one deal with holiday loss
When it comes to helping a parent — or close friend — face that first holiday season without a beloved spouse, Vicki Panagotacos, a...
The bird whisperer of Hudson
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Hudson - Alan Davis recently overheard a conversation in his living room:
“How are you? I’m okay,”
“Are you okay?...
Boston’s ZUMIX offers news of interest to seniors
Boston Seniors Count, a weekly radio broadcast hosted by staff members of the Massachusetts Commission on Elder Affairs, presents guests and topics of interest to seniors. It is heard each week on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Mondays at 9 a.m., streaming on web-based zumix.org/programs/zumix-radio, and is rebroadcast Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on WJIB 740 AM radio.
Cabaret entertainer earns Lifetime Achievement Award
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Arlington – New England Entertainment Digest praised Carol O’Shaughnessy as a “powerful singer, brilliant actress and zany comedienne.” A...
Marlborough Trailblazers group provides outings for active seniors
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - “The Trailblazers group is made up of seniors who work together to develop a program of activities throughout...
Seasoned—a magazine geared to older adults —led by accomplished cookbook author
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Cambridge - Growing up in Iowa in the 1950s, Doc (John) Willoughby had the unusual good fortune of tasting...
Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...