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March 8, 2023

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Were You Alive In March 1945?

March 1945 news & headlines: End of WWII British Commonwealth Air Training Plan; WWII events in Germany, Japan & Philippines; Going My Way wins 7 Academy Awards including for Best…

February 18, 2023

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Fun Things For Seniors on Family Days

Or in the United States, Washington's Birthday / President's Day. Both the Canadian Family Day Holiday & Washington's Birthday fall on the third Monday in February. Depending on where you…

January 31, 2023

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Gone But Not Forgotten in 2023

We’ve said goodbye to many famous faces, voices & names from radio, movies, television, sports, history, arts and literature so far in 2023. These celebrities and others said their final…

September 18, 2022

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Is Horse Riding Safe for Seniors?

Horseback riding can be an ace way for older adults and seniors who love horses to get exercise, fresh air, have fun, and socialize with other riders. It can also…

May 11, 2022

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Hobbies That Contribute to Aging Wellness

There are many reasons why people fear aging. One of the primary reasons many express is a fear of deteriorating health and wellness. Hence why we're so into wellness tips,…

February 6, 2022

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What Was New in February 1952?

Boomer Trivia From February 1952: Classic movie premiere - Classic movie premiere of The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart & Katharine Hepburn; King George VI Dies; Norway Winter Olympics &…

February 6, 2022

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Done in February 1951

Headlines & Trivia From February 1951: First atomic blast telecast live from Las Vegas; Nazi Germany convicted war criminal Alfried Krupp is released after 3 years; Jake LaMotta loses his…

December 5, 2021

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Baby Boomer Trivia From December 1951: Golden Gate Bridge closes; Baseball great Joe DiMaggio retires; classic television series Dragnet starring Jack Webb premieres Golden Gate Bridge Closed By Wind Gusts San…

November 21, 2021

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12 Gifts Your 50+ Dad Will Actually Use

Picking a gift for our dads (or father figures) can be frustrating. Aside from the fact that they seem to have everything already, they also tend to use the same…

November 3, 2021

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Done in November 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From November 1951: MLB MVP Awards to Roy Campanella and Yogi Berra, Frank Sinatra marries Ava Gardner, first North American direct long distance dialing, National Ballet of Canada…