It’s December 31, and the countdown to midnight has begun. A very large crowd has gathered in Times Square to watch the lowering of the crystal ball. Shouts erupt and confetti fills the air. Welcome to New Year’s Eve in New York City! The ... Read more
SUMMER SUN AND FUN
Bright sunshine, clear blue skies, and an occasional white puffy cloud are the ingredients for a perfect summer day. A new season officially starts on June 21, and most people are eager to enjoy the warm, sunny days ahead. Summertime is ... Read more
JEWELS: BE DAZZLED
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds - sparkling jewels can sure catch our attention! Most women own a few sentimental pieces of jewelry. After all, jewelry is a favorite gift for special occasions, like anniversaries and birthdays. ... Read more
SUMMER GOOD-BYES
Kids seem to relish summer as a time to explore, read, play, or just daydream. What comes to mind when you recall summers as a carefree youngster? Some of summer's simple pleasures (through kids' eyes) are highlighted below. Share them with ... Read more
AUTUMN: SIGHTS, SCENTS, AND SOUNDS
Which simple autumn pleasures do you enjoy: gazing at the vibrant orange colors in a pumpkin patch, catching the scent of a burning wood stove, tasting the first apple pie of the season, hearing the rustle of dried leaves, or tending a fall ... Read more
SUMMER’S DOG DAYS
Look at the calendar and you'll discover that the dog days of summer are in full swing. The dog days run from mid-July through mid-August - 40 hot, sultry days. Remember all the ways you tried to beat the summer heat? Older adults can share ... Read more
BLOSSOMS ‘N BIRDS
Do you enjoy waking up to the sound of singing birds? Does the pair of mockingbirds in your blooming magnolia tree captivate your eyes? Do you enjoy the sweet scent of your backyard lilac bush? Welcome to spring when buds, blossoms, and ... Read more
WORKING PEOPLE
As summer comes to an end, Americans get ready to celebrate Labor Day, the first Monday in September. As you plan the last picnic of the season, it’s a good time to ponder the importance of work and jobs. Adults spend much of their life at ... Read more
MARCHING BANDS
There are a number of upcoming patriotic holidays, so it’s a good time to enjoy some activities on marching bands and their special brand of music, including marches and other patriotic tunes. Here are some suggestions to "strike up the ... Read more
NEIGHBORS
Pet sitting for old friends who live next door, playing your weekly bridge game with the ladies in the neighborhood, shoveling the sidewalk of the elderly couple down the street, watching your next-door-neighbor's children for the ... Read more
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor and appreciate a unique season of life. Many of us have benefited from the wisdom and experience of older adults. Those generations born before 1945 lived through some unique life experiences: ... Read more
FIFTIES REVISITED
Have you noticed today's nostalgic craze for the 1950s? Ask your participants what images come to mind when they think of the years 1950-1959. Did they name tail-finned cars, interstate highways, crew cuts, hula hoops, PTA, poodle skirts, ... Read more
