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EVENTS: Pennsylvania Department of Aging to Host LGBTQ Aging Summit, October 9-10 (Harrisburg, PA)
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Book Review: Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice, by Nina Shapiro, MD with Kristin Loberg
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm Sez“Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice –
How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not” by Nina Shapiro, MD with Kristin Loberg
c.2018, St. Martin’s Press $26.99 / $34.99 Canada 304 pagesFor the last few days, you’ve had a tickle in your throat.
It’s not much, just a hrrumph that’s gone from occasional to annoying. You’ve looked it up online and, well, it’s either allergies, a cold, or you’re going to die. But, as author Nina Shapiro, MD says in her new book, “Hype” (with Kristin Loberg), be careful what you think you know.
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Academy of American Poets: Poems for LGBTQ Pride Month
June 2018Poems for LGBTQ Pride Month
This June, celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with poems by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer writers past and present, including these to read and share:“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop
“When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further
Possibilities” by Chen Chen
“A Supermarket in California” by Allen Ginsberg
“Survival Guide” by Joy Ladin
“The Tree Sparrows” by Joseph O. Legaspi
“Senior Discount” by Ali Liebegott
“Having a Coke with You” by Frank O’Hara
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The Savvy Senior: How To Find Retiree Travel Perks
By Jim MillerDear Savvy Senior,
What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60.
Ready To Go
Dear Ready,
There are literally thousands of different travel-related discounts available to retirees that usually start anywhere between the ages 50 and 65. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. Here’s how you can find them.
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The Savvy Senior: How to Find Retiree Travel Perks
By Jim MillerDear Savvy Senior,
What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60.
Ready To Go
Dear Ready,
There are literally thousands of different travel-related discounts available to retirees that usually start anywhere between the ages 50 and 65. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. Here’s how you can find them.
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EVENTS: Author Sue Katz Reading and Speaking: From Pioneer to Elder, Arlington Library, June 28 (Arlington, MA)
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Grace Anne Stevens Launches ‘Boomers – Forever Young’ Facebook Project
Author, activist and inspiration Grace Anne Stevens is launching a new Facebook group for boomers, to include an upcoming Facebook Live podcast. Like the page when you have a chance, and join in the conversation.
From the Boomers – Forever Young Welcome Home Page
Welcome to the home page for Boomers-Forever Young.
Our generation has lived through the most amazing of times. For each and every one of us to still be around, means that we have acquired knowledge and experience which i say definition of wisdom and have truly become the hero of our own life.
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Travel Time: Vienna Travelogue, by Sue Katz
Reprinted with permission from Sue Katz’s Consenting Adult Blog
By Sue Katz
All photos courtesy of Sue Katz
May 15, 2018Because in the last election, the neo-Nazis became part of the ruling coalition, I decided that I wanted to see gorgeous Vienna one last time before it tilted any further towards fascism. I have been in Vienna two or three times before, but not since the 90s. I find a three-bedroom Airbnb with a rather parsimonious landlady (“Look it up on the internet” was her answer to any question – whether about the phone number of a taxi company or the location of recommended local restaurants). Two friends join me: Jaya, the sculptor from Italy and Sandy, the paper artist from the California redwoods.
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Elderville Offers Wide Variety of Online Resources for Elders
There’s a new elder in town! Founded by Elmer George, Elderville does a terrific job of providing information and resources for elders, seniors, and all of us in the aging population.
Elderville.org is a resource guide for everything related to seniors. We connect you to reliable sources on the internet so you don’t have to spend time searching. We have safety tips for your daily activities, and resources that range from healthcare to volunteering.
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Tired Old Queen at the Movies: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
From Steve Hayes/Tired Old Queen at the Movies
Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas in his film debut star Lewis Milestone’s classic noir; “The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers” (’46). Filled with fabulous performances, an ending worthy of James M. Cain, and loaded with murder, mayhem and fabulous plot twists, it’s a trip down the dark side you won’t soon forget. Catch Steve and Johnny in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Red House Performing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY, May 31st – June 10th, 2018 TICKETS: http://www.theredhouse.org/la-cage-au…
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Digging the Zennis
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Gay Travelers Magazine: Provincetown – Where LGBTQ+ Can Be Themselves
Reprinted with permission from Gay Travelers Magazine
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Provincetown, Massachusetts stands out in history as not only the first place where the Pilgrims landed, it is constantly evolving to accept those who seek refuge, a place to be free and a place to be themselves. We asked locals to give us the inside scoop on the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ Provincetown.
How would you describe Provincetown in one sentence?
From Tony Fuccillo, Director of Tourism:
Provincetown is a place where you feel you can truly be proud of being gay; all LGBTQ+, yes everyone is welcome in Ptown and can be themselves when they are here without any judgment from anyone.
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Book Review: Tough Mothers: Amazing Stories of History’s Mightiest Matriarchs, by Jason Porath
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm Sez“Tough Mothers: Amazing Stories of History’s Mightiest Matriarchs” by Jason Porath
c.2018, Dey Street $24.99 / $31.00 Canada
244 pagesYour mom is tough as nails.
The minute you were placed in her arms, she became your personal warrior, cheerleader, and banker. She remembers the good things you did and (sigh) the dumb things you tried. She pretends to forget why she ever gave you That Look. And in the new book “Tough Mothers” by Jason Porath, you’ll meet other women just like her.
