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Walk the Nakasendo Way

Mar 02, 2020 12:22PM ● By Fyllis Hockman

Exploring the head, heart and soul of Japan. While Japan’s cities contain many unique traditional customs, it’s the countryside of the Nakas...

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BEACON readers KNOW BEST!

Jan 28, 2020 12:40PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Introducing the 2020 BEACON Best winners. The nominations are in and the results have been tallied. BEACON readers spent the last few months...

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E-Bike enthusiasm from a former bicycle purist

Jan 28, 2020 11:09AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Neighborhood streets, The Riverfront Trail and Canyon View Park are busier than ever with “boomer bikers.” One reason is the thriving enthus...

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Cruise-crazy seniors

Jan 27, 2020 03:58PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

18-time cruisers reveal why cruising is worth every penny Phil Wertman was raised on a 480-acre dairy farm. He didn’t think he was the sort ...

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The coolest jobs ever

Jan 06, 2020 03:53PM ● By Amy Laundrie

Jobs so fun, they’ll tempt you out of retirement Maybe your New Years’ resolution was to find a new, fun job. How would you like to get paid...

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A senior’s New Year’s resolutions

Jan 06, 2020 03:47PM ● By Gloria Burke

The years have really taken their toll on my humor genes. It’s been far too long since I’ve had a sidesplitting laugh or a non-stop giggle s...

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Navigating challenging transitions: the day I stopped driving

Jan 06, 2020 03:41PM ● By Sally Henry

On March 10, 2020, I almost hit someone in a crosswalk. In fact, a man was riding a bike and pulling a bike trailer (thankfully with a bunch...

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Special holiday reminders for staying safe and healthy

Dec 02, 2019 04:15PM ● By Teresa Ambord

It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays and accidentally overlook some important details that help ensure you and those i...

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Older Means Better

Dec 02, 2019 03:46PM ● By Beacon Senior News

These celebrities show that the best is yet to come Many people worry about growing old. But throughout history, individuals have achieved g...

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New Tax Stuff for Seniors

Dec 02, 2019 03:15PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

The IRS just realized we’re getting older The IRS is midway through designing an income tax form just for us baby boomers. The new form, cal...

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If you don’t like camping anymore, you’re not alone

Sep 03, 2019 01:20PM ● By Michael Murphy

As I grow older, the number of things I enjoy about camping gradually declines. Right now, I’m at the stage where the two things topping my ...

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Let technology make your next flight stress-free

Sep 03, 2019 01:15PM ● By Adam Cochran

This is a great time of year to begin making your holiday travel plans. If you haven’t flown in the last few years, these tech tips will mak...

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