Golf & Sports

January 5, 2020

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100 Years Ago: 1920 At A Glance

Although people haven't really changed that much in the past 100 years, our modes of transportation, the hairstyles, fashion, the film stars and movies we liked to watch, appliances, houses,…

November 13, 2019

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November 1949 Moments in Time

News headlines and entertainment trivia from November 1949. Prince Rainier III's Coronation On November 19, 1949, Prince Rainier III was crowned as the 30th ruling Prince of Monaco. (Prince Rainier…

July 24, 2019

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In addition to being known as an innovative figure skater, legendary Canadian Men's Figure Skating Champion and World & Olympic bronze medalist, Toller Cranston was a prolific and accomplished artist…

July 3, 2019

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Golfing Benefits & Tips for Older Adults

Septuagenarian David Hon wants to inspire older adults and retirees to start playing golf - before, as he might say himself - it's too late. A sense of urgency and…

June 27, 2019

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Walking Soccer / Football Has Arrived

First established in England and becoming a widely recognized sport played across the globe, walking football (in the UK) or walking soccer (North America), allows older and less-able men and…

February 26, 2019

Best Age-Friendly Sports for Older Adults

There's nothing like the thrill and camaraderie to be found from playing team sports with a group of people that have similar abilities. While every person's individual abilities and fitness…

September 19, 2018

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Bill Murray's Extra Innings

Perennial funnyman and sports enthusiast Bill Murray is enjoying his extra innings of life, stardom, golf & baseball these days as he travels across America. His life journey started back…

September 8, 2018

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Scotch Creek, B.C. & The Salmon Run

A unique travel destination - things to see & do in beautiful Scotch Creek, British Columbia (Canada) The 2018 Scotch Creek Sockeye Salmon Run occurs every year in late August…

May 17, 2018

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Mr. October Reggie Jackson's Innings

Baseball's "Mr. October", baby boomer Reginald (Reggie) Martinez Jackson was born May 18, 1946 in Abington, Pennsylvania. The Pre-Game Warm-up for Reggie Jackson Reggie was only six when his African-American…

December 1, 2016

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Done in December 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From December 1951: Golden Gate Bridge Closes; Joe DiMaggio Retires; Dragnet TV Premiere San Francisco seniors may remember when wind gusts of 69 mph (111 kmph) caused the…