The Art of Doing Nothing By Kater Leatherman I’ve decided that taking time to do nothing is the new cool thing for three very good reasons. First, technology is driving us to distraction, a mild word to describe its impact on us. Second, most [...]
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AACC OFFERS A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS By Terry Portis, Ed.D. Self-directed learning communities have formed all over the country in recent years. Members manage their own learning with peers and pursue interests and discussions with people who have a similar goal. This kind of rich learning environment is especially important for middle-aged [...]
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Croquet: Fun for the Backyard and Beyond Leslie J. Payne Say the word “croquet” and my thoughts go to summer evenings as a child. Sounds of wooden mallets hitting wooden balls punctuated the enthusiastic cheers of several generations competing for the Backyard Championship. As a child I thought croquet was limited to backyards and barbeques, [...]
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A Sportin’ Summer By Matt Wilson Looking for a place to take your grandchildren on a spring afternoon? The Bay area has plenty of sporting events for the entire family to enjoy. From college lacrosse to professional golf, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for competitive sports, a sporting event [...]
Full Story »Who Said Camps Are Just For Kids
Who Said Camps Are Just For Kids? By Leah Lancione Some people may think summer camp is just for youngsters who want to get away from their parents or to make new friends after school is out. But it’s not. There is a plethora of exhilarating day or week-long camps that beckon to enterprising and [...]
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