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Lifestyle Columns

Park & Rec Report

The Recreation Center is open for walking, open gym, racquetball, pickleball, fitness equipment (Must be at least 15) and fitness classes. Participants must be at least 10 years of age or be with a parent. Maintain 6-foot physical distance as much as possible. Walk-ins, memberships and punch ...

Off the Shelf: A beary fun Picture Book Month

It’s been a glorious warm reprieve and start to November before winter sets in. I’d be remiss not to mention that November is Picture Book Month. It’s an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Dianne de Las Casas, an author ...

Antiques & Collecting: Ceramic artist found success in U.S.

Artists often create works in many different mediums — ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry and even metalwork. After World War I, many artists traveled to different countries and schools to learn new “looks” and techniques. England, France, Germany and Scandinavia were leading art ...

Family Living Focus: Ways to celebrate National Family Caregiver Month

When an elderly parent or grandparent needs help, it is often a family member that steps up to provide care. It is an around-the-clock job and an obligation that continues even when you clock out of your regular career every day. If family caregivers were given a salary, they would earn ...

Antiques & Collecting: Silver-plated boxes for cookies or biscuits

The English spoken in England can sometimes confuse an American because the same word can mean different things in the two countries. Almost every tourist learns that in England a “lift” is an elevator. But who has been warned that an English “biscuit” is what an American calls a ...

Off the Shelf: Books that are keeping me warm

This is a great time of year to get cozy with a good book: the days are getting shorter, it’s too cold (and wet) to stay outside for long, and the hot apple cider is plentiful. Here are some books that have recently helped me stay warm and content at home. Brandon Stanton is the creator of ...