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October 13, 2021

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Done in October 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From October 1951: I Love Lucy, premieres on television; Rocky Marciano TKO's World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis; Winston Churchill defeats Clement Attlee to become British Prime Minister again…

October 11, 2021

Holidays & Seasonal

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Happy Thanksgiving Day Greetings

Free Thanksgiving Day cards to share with friends and family in 2021. A selection of unique, vintage-inspired Thanksgiving wishes with some universal themes. Turkey, pumpkins, and pie have been staples…

October 10, 2021

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Using Technology to Enhance Travel

There is something so satisfying for older adults about taking a vacation later in life, after years of hard work and accumulated experience. Now that the kids are grown and…

September 30, 2021

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canada has established September 30th as National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a day to remember and honour the memory of the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families…

September 22, 2021

Food & Dining

Retirement Cooking Tips

If you've worked your entire life waiting for a chance to relax and are now retired, now is the right time to focus attention on your favorite hobbies and stuff…

September 12, 2021

Home & Garden

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Top 3 End of Summer Gardening Tips

The benefits of having a home garden are countless. It's a wonderful way to stay physically active, it can reduce stress levels and offer a relaxing form of self-care, and…

September 8, 2021

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Done in September 1951

Boomer Trivia From January 1951: Daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow & Love of Life debut; Florence Chadwick is the first woman to swim the English Channel both ways; Emil…

September 1, 2021

Cars & Transportation

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Driving Tips & Alternatives For Older Adults

Is it time for you to stop driving? The need for enhanced awareness of driver safety and precautions against accidents and injury, increases as you age. These driving safety tips…

August 4, 2021

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Done in August 1951

Boomer Trivia From August 1951: William Randolph Hearst Dies, An American in Paris Premieres Starring Gene Kelly & Leslie Caron, Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Championship Leslie Caron Film Debut in…

July 28, 2021

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Fascinating Facts From July 1940

News Headlines & Entertainment Trivia from July, 1940: Sonja Henie marries millionaire golfer & Brooklyn Dodgers (football) team owner Dan Topping; Billboard Chart debuts with songwriter Ruth Lowe's #1 Hit…