15 Jun 2018
1 Commentready for pickleball?
It was the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, just across the bay from Seattle. The weather was drearyMore
learning and doing
30 May 2018
0 Commentsbocce rolls in
Typically known as a sport and pastime dating back thousands of years, bocce was popularizedMore
23 Mar 2018
0 Commentssenior u: college degrees for adults
Have you always wanted to go to college but never had the opportunity? If you are over 65 and live in lower Westchester, More
15 Jan 2018
0 Commentstop ways to stay active and social
Not only does Ruth Egensteiner reside in Lohman Village, an independent living residence at Wartburg in Mt. Vernon, More
2 Jan 2018
0 Commentscooking enthusiasts meet up in hyde park
Basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese. Those are some of the ingredients that go into making a More
28 Aug 2017
0 Commentsback to school!
Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” We agree with Henry. Here are some More
14 May 2017
0 Commentsget ready for… summer school!
Today’s youth can fill their summer days not only with the great outdoors, but with online learning, discovery camps, exploratory arts and science programs – so muchMore
17 Mar 2017
0 Commentsnice work if you can get it
So you’ve retired from the daily grind and now you’re asking yourself what’s next? Whether you are looking to fill some time, make some extra money or turn your More
3 Mar 2017
unretirement: figuring out your next act
This is an update to an earlier post because we can’t resist revisiting this topic, especially when new data is released: In 2015, almost a quarter of new businesses More
12 Dec 2016
3 Commentsvolunteer in westchester… and change the world
Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree or beyond, this next act of your life presents an opportunity to get involved in your community. More
25 Oct 2016
0 Commentsbring the outdoors in with window herb gardens
A late summer tour through the Boscobel Herb Garden in Garrison, NY provided plenty of inspiration for an indoor winter herb garden. My guide at Boscobel was More
27 Sep 2016
0 Commentsalways learning: strengthening minds, building friendships
WCC’s Collegium for Lifelong Learning
8 Sep 2016
0 Commentschess mates
What do you get when you pair up a Westchester teen with an older adult who’s looking for a weekly chess game?More
18 Nov 2018
0 Commentsmaking winter fun again- part one
Winter. We know it’s arriving and there is nothing we can do about it. But insteadMore