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Senior driving classes offered

Motorists age 55 or older who want to sharpen their driving skills while also getting a discount on auto insurance are encouraged to sign up for Seniors for Safe Driving class to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Ebensburg Municipal Building, 300 W. High St. No. 1, Ebensburg. The Seniors for Safe Driving program is beneficial for older drivers to gain a better knowledge of how to adjust their driving techniques and habits to compensate for many of the challenges facing older motorists. The program is open to drivers aged 55 and older. There is no on-the-road ...

A Calming Space: A growing amateur choir brings joy, community to hundreds

BELGRADE, Serbia — An amateur pop choir that started with a couple dozen singers in a small Serbian town has found unexpected success across the country. Its motto? Anyone can sing. While community choirs are common in other countries, they are relatively rare in Serbia. The no-stress ...

Cuba’s crisis impacts elderly

HAVANA — On a recent afternoon, a group of elderly residents slipped through the wooden doors of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Old Havana and gathered for a modest meal of ground meat, rice, red beans and crackers topped with mayonnaise — all finished with a cup of strong Cuban ...

Reinhardt practices what he preaches for workouts

We expect many professions to practice what they preach. For example, if you sought counsel from a dietitian, you would want them to be at a weight within healthy parameters. We expect a pastor or priest to live a life of high morality, and anything less might impact upon their credibility. ...

The letter your loved ones will treasure

Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? — Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a wonderful question. A legacy letter, sometimes called an ethical will, is a personal note to your loved ones where you can share your values, life lessons, cherished memories, hopes, and guidance. Unlike a traditional will, which focuses on legal matters, a legacy letter comes straight from the ...

Travel industry helping some with barrier-free tours

BERLIN — For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud. As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly ...