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Retirement never tasted so good––Lewisville Estates
Nutrition may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of retirement, but it does play an enormous role in all aspects of your life. […]
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How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––Cruise & Tour Center
If there is one constant in the travel business it is change. Travel is affected by literally everything on this planet from climate to political change. Just look at 2013. So far this year, the travel industry has been affected by the acquisition of American Airlines by US Air, the Carnival Cruise Line’s Triumph mishap, a record-breaking stock market performance, rising tensions in the Middle East and domestic terrorism. […]
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At CampExperience™, Get “S’More” Inspiration to Custom Design your Life
Camp. Remember the feeling? A little nervous at first––then joy. Abandon. Away from the demands of schedules, parents, homework––free to navigate canoe races, stitch crafty knapsacks, devour S’mores under the stars, and giggle with a newfound best friend the next bunk over, each of you blissfully exhausted. […]
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The Saltmine Studio Oasis––A Musical Production Destination
Many people wonder what it must be like to own a true lifestyle business––that perfect venture matching your personality, your passions and your dreams. For Don Salter of the Saltmine Studio Oasis in Mesa that dream is a reality every day. If you ask Don what he does, his answer might surprise you, “I help regular people, local bands and even some of the world’s top artists produce, record and master their musical ideas.” […]
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Colorado Springs Senior Center––“Where Everybody Knows Your Name”––Colorado Springs Senior Center
Colorado Springs Senior Center––“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” By Mendy Putman and Jody Barker, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine Remember the old TV show, “Cheers”? We like to think of […]
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An unexpected turn of events: “How did I get here?” is a question Phoenix’s Aaron Scherle has asked himself frequently.
It was not much more than a year ago that then-Captain Scherle was living in rural Ontario as a member of the elite Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR); flying from one (frequently classified, occasionally covert) assignment to another, carrying a BlackBerry and an emergency pager wherever he went, and taking advantage of the long Canadian winters to cross country ski as much as he could. […]
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Organizing for an Illness or Recovery from a Surgery––Force and Associates
How could anything like this happen to anyone so young? At the age of 56, I found myself with a pain in the neck. Literally, my neck was killing me. It was mid-August when I found myself in urgent care. The pain then moved to my hips. I was in constant pain and had to give up a lot of organizing jobs and doing what I loved most, playing the trumpet. I saw a multitude of doctors, was given stronger and stronger pain medication and finally sent to specialists over an entire year. Finally, on Dec. 11, 2012, I had a total hip replacement. Finally, relief! Now, why should you know all this about me?
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How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––The Cruise & Tour Center
In order to be a smart consumer when it comes to planning and buying your next vacation, there is a great deal of information you need to know. The avalance of new products, the complexity of the offers and the huge amount of information available on the internet can make vacation planning a stressful, full-time job. In planning a cruise alone, every cruiseline, ship and itinerary is different and there are over 230 ships to choose from. A recent IBM study revealed that the average person spends up to two weeks planning a vacation online and over 50% end up dissatisfied with the experience and often buy the wrong vacation altogether. In 2012, 23% of online travel buyers left the internet and bought from a travel agency. The internet is a great place to shop but not to buy travel. […]
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Not your Grandmother’s Senior Center –– Colorado Springs Senior Center
Colorado Springs Senior Center
“Not your Grandmother’s Senior Center”
By Mendy Putman and Jody Barker, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Since its inception in 1982, the Colorado Springs Senior Center has been a dream come true for thousands of older adults in Colorado Springs. It is the place where the stereotype of aging is broken down and adults enjoy programs ranging from educational to just for fun! The mission of the Senior Center is to offer quality of life experiences to those 55 years of age and older, and is a place to connect with people and engage in a community “where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came!” […]
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Making Travel Accessible –– Worldwide Travel Specialists
Making Travel Accessible
By Joann Thompson, Worldwide Travel Specialists, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
People with disabilities and slow walkers are traveling and I am proudto be a special needs group certified accessible travel advocate! I hear people say, “I can’t travel anymore since I have to use a wheelchair now,” or “My grandparents just don’t get around like they used to, so they can’t travel anymore.” Does that sound familiar? […]