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Category: Thriving After 55

The Wonderland of Senior Discounts

May 1, 2025 Contributing Author Leave a comment

Practical Wisdom from a Seasoned Saver by Steve Fought Some 25 years ago, when our youngest daughter and I were…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: AARP members, senior discounts, senior perks, steve fought

Loud & Clear: A Pilot’s Journey to Better Hearing

April 2, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by Steve Fought Hearing Aids I  was a military pilot. During missions, I usually had three to five radios…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: hearing aids, senior hearing, situational awareness, steve fought

Moving to Independent Living and Beyond

March 3, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by Steve Fought The Situation  [My wife] Gina and I are both retired. Our medical needs have increased in…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: independent living, long term care insurance, steve fought, sun city living

Five Ways Seniors Can Craft a Lasting Legacy

October 2, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Leaving behind a legacy involves more than just a physical inheritance. It means passing on wisdom, traditions, personal accomplishments, and…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: family tree, legacy projects, memoir writing, memory quilt, senior projects, time capsule

Backstroke Your Way to Health

July 1, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

While various exercises provide many health benefits for people of all ages, swimming is especially beneficial for seniors. Unlike certain…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: senior health, swimming for seniors, water exercise

Seniors and Skydiving: NO LIMITS

May 1, 2024 AnnMarie Kennon

photos courtesy Patty Berry Sun City’s Ernie Columbus, 104 years young and motivated by his friend Al Blaschke, recently earned…

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Posted in: Columns, Thriving After 55 Filed under: 100 year old skydive, betty schleder, Devin Padavil, ernie columbus, san marcos skydive

Giving Back in the Back Country

September 2, 2022 Cassidie Cox

photos courtesy Sun City Rod and Gun Club What if you could give back to the community by enjoying your…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: Dori Yeater, Imagine A way, Steve Buehler, Sun City Nature Club, Sun City Rod & Gun

Royal Mentors: Teachers Helping Teachers

August 3, 2022 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Peggy Howard remembers facing a steep learning curve as an elementary teacher in Michigan. “You look back on your first…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: jarrell isd, patty cote, peggy howard, pennee hall, royal mentors

Applauding Today’s Seniors’ Second Act

July 4, 2022 LInda A. Thornton 2 Comments

Gone are the days when we knew exactly where our parents and grandparents were. If you don’t keep current with…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: pickleball, retirement lifestyles, senior fitness, senior trends

Pet Perks for Seniors

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contributed by April Peiffer Pet ownership is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. A personal companion…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories, Thriving After 55 Filed under: companion pets, pet therapy, senior pets, WCRAS, williamson county regional animal shelter

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