by Vital Aging Network Director Mark Skeie My first portage was in the spring of 1960. I was 14 years old. I remember that first trip so well today. It was …
Our Voices
Once upon a time…
A Letter from Director Mark SkeieDear VAN participants,Once upon a time:It was once quoted to me, “The single most untapped resource we have in our country …
What Are You Aching For?
By Pat Samples, Aging with Gusto coordinator Check in with your body for a moment. Are you experiencing more aches than usual? It's possible you have the …
Reflections on COVID-19
By Susan Maples, AWG Task Force member When asked to write a few paragraphs on dealing with COVID-19 I thought, “OK, I should be able to do that.” Then I sat …
Reflections on Coping with COVID-19
By Sally Brown, Aging with Gusto facilitatorSitting comfortably at home in my living room, I lose track of time. I find myself in the early afternoon realizing …
Ideas for coping with COVID-19
Ideas for Aging with Gusto in the Time of COVID-19 General advice: Be gentle with yourself. It’s ok to have down time. It is also ok to do things. Each of us …
Aging and Spirituality
by Warren Wolfe Like many of you, as I grow older, I have found my life focus shifting inward. After spending so many years building a career, taking up …
Life Enrichment Through Travel
By Amy Chlebeck, Travel Advisor, CWT Vacations, Virtuoso Member (one in a series of travel columns by Amy) Enrichment travel: defined as vacations with …
Greetings from Pat Samples: New Coordinator for Aging with Gusto
By Pat Samples Twice in the past week, someone greeted me with “Hello, young lady.” I cringed. I have no interest in being young, or in being thought of as …
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Thinking BIG – having Bold Imaginative Goals
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 1:00 to 2:30 PM Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113 Presented by Vital Aging …
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