Active Aging
Stockbridge Area Senior Center: Who we are, how you can help by Stacey Mason I was sitting at my desk recently, where I can watch members enter our center, feeling thankful that our center is available for area older adults. I, along with our members, would be devastated if we could not sustain our senior […]
Bridge to Wellness: Exploring the eight dimensions of wellness
by Sarah Wilczynski When considering wellness, topics like our physical health, diet, and mental health are common things people think about. But what many people don’t realize is that eight dimensions of wellness come into play when evaluating our overall health. To celebrate National Wellness Month in August, we are going to explore these eight […]
Reading Between the Lines
Rachel Ekstrom Courage lights Golden Girls fandom on fire with a cozy mystery by Jessica Martell Picture it: Munith, 2025. A lady of a certain age is spending summer evenings deeply engrossed in a new story featuring four old friends—Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia. Sound familiar? Earlier this year, Rachel Ekstrom Courage lit the Golden Girls […]
Rural Perspectives: Wild bergamot now blooming in our area
by Diane Constable The wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a common native wildflower in our area and often can be found along roadsides and areas of land that have reverted back to their wild state (aka: feral fields). Also known as purple bee balm, Oswego tea, and horsemint, wild bergamot was named for the Spanish […]
Clyde’s Corner
Terry ‘Transistor’: Where are you now? by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. I’d like to share a little story about an individual who had a major influence on my early years after high school. As most of you know, I was a three-year varsity pitcher for our Stockbridge Panthers. I loved pitching and I was […]
Former Stockbridge residents in Texas help others, worry after deadly flooding
by Tina Cole-Mullins When disaster strikes far from home, it’s easy to feel disconnected—until familiar voices break through the headlines. These people could be our former classmates or neighbors, friends or family, or maybe community volunteers. Suddenly, the disaster doesn’t feel so far away anymore. Three people with links to Stockbridge—Meghan Gerisch, Lori Osborne and […]
Outreach in Action
’Sock it to me’ is back in style thanks to Outreach relationship with Bombas by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The popular 1960s expression “sock it to me” assumes a literal meaning at Outreach thanks to a fruitful partnership with a mission-driven clothing company called Bombas. “We feel lucky to be one of Bombas’ partners,” […]
Obituary: Michael T Brosnan
Michael T Brosnan, 57 died suddenly on March 30, 2025 due to injuries sustained from a severe storm. Mike was born on August 25, 1967, and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1985. He moved to Stockbridge in 1987 where he continued his education while working. Mike worked his last 28 years as a Service […]
Adult Learners Institute Announces its Fall 2025 Kick-off
The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI) supports life-long learning through a diverse array of classes for adults.Come to ALI’s Fall 2025 Kick-off on Tuesday, August 5, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. Refreshments will be served, and some of the Fall instructors will give “sneak peeks” of […]