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Linda Grieme (left) and Gregg Kelley (right) have been members of the NSSTC for decades. They’re drawn to others who love and value silent sports. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

North Star Ski Touring Club embraces silent sports

To a cross country skier, there are few sounds more magical than the swoosh of their skis on a freshly groomed trail – and Minnesota has no shortage of these.According to Gail Lundeen Brand, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 1/14/21

Players stand in front of the wall at Clayland Park. (Photo submitted)

‘All you need is a ball and a wall’

One wall handball wasn’t designed for the pandemic. But it’s a healthy solution to indoor courts for handball players.“All you need is a ball and a wall,” a player … more

By Carol Mahnke | 12/9/20

How are seniors adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic?

Local organizations offer various resources AGING WELL By CHLOE PETER Laurel Collins of Hamline Midway Elders A senior who regularly attends luncheons and games group at Hamline Midway Elders, 1514 … more

9/18/20

Help an older neighbor

Monica Gallagher Hamline Midway Elders So many have asked us recently in light of Covid 19, and then neighborhood unrest, “How can I help seniors in areas affected?” The outpouring of … more

By Monica Gallagher monica@HMelders.org 651-209-6542 | 7/15/20

THE TORTURE DOCTORS

Medical ethics professor documents worldwide problem in book Does he see any hope for change? “I think so,” stated Steven Miles. “Despite the rise of autocracies, human rights activism is also … more

6/9/20

Menopause Center guides women through transition

Menopause Center Administrator Coleen Boeckman (left) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Certified Nurse Midwife Catherine Mascari (right). The center is at 576 Minnehaha Ave. W. (Photo by Margie … more

3/20/20

Get help at end-of-life

Midway mortician starts business to help families take an inspired journey together “By combining doula work, funeral education work, and celebrant work, families can benefit from continuity of … more

3/20/20

Freddie is swimming

By Carol Mahnke The hardest part of learning to swim is putting your face in the water — especially if you’re 77 years old and have never learned to swim. But Freddie Lissimore has the courage … more

3/20/20

Key to aging well

Lowery and Mary Ann Smith have found that depression, stroke recovery made easier by staying active Lowery and Mary Ann Smith on their balcony, with the river behind them. (Photo by Jan Willms) By … more

12/29/19

World’s only oboe bass duo offers monthly music series at Lyngblomsten

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Rolf Erdahl (double bass) and Carrie Vecchione (oboe and English horn) make up the musical duo OboeBass! Erdahl said, “By returning to Lyngblomsten nearly every month, … more

12/29/19

Theatre 55 provides stage for elder actors

Lola Watson (left) and Brent Berheim (right) anchored the cast of “Pippin,” Theatre 55’s second production which just closed at Mixed Blood Theatre on the West Bank. (Photo by Margie … more

12/12/19

‘Green’ cemetery opens in Twin Cities

Catholic Cemeteries begins offering natural burials in three-acre restored prairie Executive director Joan Gizek stood on top of the plot she has already purchased in the natural burial section of … more

10/10/19

55+ help shape, define features of ThePOINTE’s active living community

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Consider moving to an active adult community, one that nurtures the mind, body, and soul of residents. When ThePOINTE Roseville opens in August 2020, it will be among the 55+ … more

10/10/19

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