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Grandkids are Great… for a Lifetime of Laughs

The Fluttery Feeling is when everything seems to go exactly as intended. No concept of time… no boundaries, just thriving in the magical moment. This segment celebrates those moments, focusing on grandchildren and the hilarious things they say.
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Celebrating Core Memories

If you've ever walked through an antique shop and spotted a duplicate of grandma's ceramic platter big enough for a turkey, BAM, you’re back to your grandparent's house on Thanksgiving day decades ago.  In that instant, you can see everyone around the table laughing and smiling as they watch Grandpa carve the turkey. That is a core memory, and they become stronger and more prominent during the holidays.
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A Bucket List Trip: Share Before You Go

Consider scenarios in which you might need assistance: extended travel delays caused by weather or labor strikes, a health emergency while traveling, or an emergency while you are away, such as tornado or flood damage to your home. We have had friends encounter all of these. You may have special circumstances unique to you that require extra planning, such as care for an elderly relative, farm animals or a business.
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Editor’s Note: Buying Eggs & Buying Time

Now that nighttime arrives in the afternoon, I’ve accelerated my evening routine, wondering just how early is too early to change into pajamas, although it sounds better if I call it loungewear.
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Winter, Your Way

Here’s a roundup of things to pass the upcoming winter months: Cozy activities, cold ones and cool stuff. Grab a coat. It’s time to restart your get-up-and-go. 
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Worth Noting: Winter Prep, Stair Climber & Great Books

From emergency road kits to radio road trips back in time, to a major stair climber and great new books, there's much ado about Worth Noting.
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Holidays Today are Easier on the Mailman

While we welcomed the annual Christmas catalogs, I know a group of people who had a different view of the holidays: mail carriers. I had the same mailman for many years and heard plenty of stories about the back-breaking work, especially during the holiday card crush.  
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Celebrations with a Twist

Does this sound familiar? We pull out our special-occasion china and serving pieces for a holiday dinner with an eye on tradition. What we end up with is a boring table and predictable place settings. The only thing that changes each year (hopefully) is the centerpiece.
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Events This Week

November 17, 2024 - November 24, 2024

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November 18

Adult Acting: The Basics

November 18

Classical and contemporary techniques are explored in polishing craft along with keys to unlocking scripts, and bringing them to the stage.
November 18

The Financial Fatigue of Caregiving: Virtual

November 18

Learn practical strategies and resources to help you navigate these challenges effectively.
November 18

Dream Circle

November 18

Learn the importance and meaning of your dreams in a group setting led by a psychologist.
November 18

The Financial Fatigue of Caregiving: Virtua

November 18

 Learn practical strategies and resources to help you navigate these challenges effectively.
November 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi for Health

November 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specially designed, flowing movements and practices have been shown to improve muscle strength, reduced pain and stiffness and joint flexibility. 9:30 a.m.
November 19

Creative Aging Institute: Art Glass

November 19

Designed exclusively for adults 55+, this program offers in-depth, quality art-making experiences taught by contemporary artists.1-4 p.m.
November 19

Realism in Watercolor

November 19

Learn to paint the fruit that looks good enough to eat or a flower that you can almost smell.
November 19

Adult Ballroom

November 19

Perfect introduction to ballroom dancing including American Smooth, American Rhythm, and Latin social dance.
November 19

Book Club

November 19

Join this interactive book club that meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
November 19

Pickleball

November 19

Designed for players with limited experience.
November 20

Riverinos

November 20

Book discussions and guest speakers on the third Wednesday of each month.
November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Your State Pension and Social Security

November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

How your SERS/SRS/OPERS pension affects your Social Security benefit through the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Your State Pension and Social Security

November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

How you SERS/STRS/OPERS pension affects your Social Security benefit through the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
November 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion

November 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Adult Book Discussion Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m.
November 21

Kent Silent Book Club

November 21

Bring a good book and read it in companionable silence, then stay and socialize.
November 21

University Hospital HOT Health Topics

November 21

Be informed on hot topics for seniors for yourself or a loved one.
November 21

Senior Hike

November 21

Enjoy a slower-paced group hike for all ages on an ADA-accessible trail.
November 21

University Hospital HOT Health Topics

November 21

Be informed on hot topics for seniors for yourself or a loved one.
November 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Instagram Book Talks: Native American & Indigenous Voices

November 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Meet us live on Instagram, November 21 at 6:30 pm to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
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November 23

Bird Feeder Buffet

November 23

Get information about bird feeders you can buy or make yourself this season to keep visitors and year-round residents well-fed.
November 23 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

BAYarts Holiday Shop Open House

November 23 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Our expanded Holiday Shop will feature handmade crafts and fine art by local artists.
November 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

"TESTImony: How Obedience Transformed Me – An Afternoon with Author Ladii Patterson"

November 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for a talk with local author Ladii Patterson about her book #TESTImony, How Being OBEDIENT Changed Me.
November 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life (1924/1925) -- landmark documentary with live music

November 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Considered one of the earliest ethnographic documentaries, this silent film captures the seasonal migration of Persia's nomadic Bakhtiari tribe as they lead their herds to fresh pastures.