Joyce Shumate Did you know that many of our Let’s Travel Club members have not only traveled locally but also worldwide? We also have “armchair” travelers—visiting faraway places without leaving home. Whichever category you may fit into, perhaps you have suggestions on how to save money when traveling, places to visit and places not to…
Kathi Urban Bobillot Worried about your memory? You’ve probably heard that brain training shows promise for improving or maintaining memory. But what if memory games aren’t your cup of tea? Use your body instead! Movement is good for the brain. Research is building to support that claim. According to a recent study, adults who spent…
Every person deserves to feel safe and secure. The sad reality is that violent crime against people over 65 increased by 27% recently. That is why self-defense, especially for seniors, is such an important topic. We all know that as we age, our bodies tend to get slower, and we are weaker. Unfortunately, this can…
Keum-boo is an ancient Korean technique used to apply thin sheets of 24K gold to silver, creating a silver-gilt effect. Kris Howell and Carol Wiser taught participants how to use this technique without solder by controlling temperature and pressure. Many beautiful examples of this technique are available for sale in the lapidary studio window during…
Terri and Toni Belcher Jacquee loves yellow, anything lemon, suspense thrillers, and playing cards and games. Her favorite male singer is Nat King Cole, and her favorite female singer is Nancy Wilson. Jacquee Belcher is now officially a nonagenarian. She celebrated at a surprise 90th birthday party in the Copper Room at the QC Madera…
