Published: Sunday, July 10, 2011
Over 50 and ready to enjoy the summer
As we prepare our second edition of Vitality, our magazine for people over 50, we still have our fingers crossed for real summer weather.
Northwesterners never let gray skies keep them indoors, however.
If golf is your game, we have a roundup of local courses that are particularly friendly to players over 50. All the courses offer discounts to seniors and feature a setting more suited to aging knees.
Speaking of aging knees, if you're more of a solitary hiker but find your knees don't carry you up and down hills like they used to, we offer a knee-friendly hike.
And you'll find a profile of an Arlington man who enjoys being outside, camping under the stars. But he does it 1860s style as a Civil War re-enactor.
Grandchildren visiting for the summer? We offer tips for three fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren to do together. Take these outings or be inspired to come up with your own.
On the other hand, if you're looking for love in all the wrong places, we have a story for you. We talked to some experts about the dating scene for folks over 50. Maybe you can glean some ideas for another chance at romance.
Wherever your interests lie, we hope you find something new and useful, and that you have shed your winter jacket and wool socks for the summer at last.
• Restless in retirement? Volunteering benefits you and your community.
• Furry friends: Program matches people with the right kind of dog for them.
• Looking for love: Tips for using online dating sites to find a companion.
• Summer outings: Ideas for making the most of a visit from the grandkids.
• Hit the greens: The best local golf courses for older players.
• On the trail: The Old Sauk River Trail is an easy, pleasant walk in the woods.
• Growing fast: Snohomish Senior Center is adding to its offerings along with its membership.
• An act of remembrance: Civil War re-enactor Bill Lewis sees battles as a history lesson.
• Give your food zing: Great ways to use basil, parsley and cilantro.
• Depression: Ways to prevent and cope with it.
Northwesterners never let gray skies keep them indoors, however.
If golf is your game, we have a roundup of local courses that are particularly friendly to players over 50. All the courses offer discounts to seniors and feature a setting more suited to aging knees.
Speaking of aging knees, if you're more of a solitary hiker but find your knees don't carry you up and down hills like they used to, we offer a knee-friendly hike.
And you'll find a profile of an Arlington man who enjoys being outside, camping under the stars. But he does it 1860s style as a Civil War re-enactor.
Grandchildren visiting for the summer? We offer tips for three fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren to do together. Take these outings or be inspired to come up with your own.
On the other hand, if you're looking for love in all the wrong places, we have a story for you. We talked to some experts about the dating scene for folks over 50. Maybe you can glean some ideas for another chance at romance.
Wherever your interests lie, we hope you find something new and useful, and that you have shed your winter jacket and wool socks for the summer at last.
• Restless in retirement? Volunteering benefits you and your community.
• Furry friends: Program matches people with the right kind of dog for them.
• Looking for love: Tips for using online dating sites to find a companion.
• Summer outings: Ideas for making the most of a visit from the grandkids.
• Hit the greens: The best local golf courses for older players.
• On the trail: The Old Sauk River Trail is an easy, pleasant walk in the woods.
• Growing fast: Snohomish Senior Center is adding to its offerings along with its membership.
• An act of remembrance: Civil War re-enactor Bill Lewis sees battles as a history lesson.
• Give your food zing: Great ways to use basil, parsley and cilantro.
• Depression: Ways to prevent and cope with it.
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