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May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day to celebrate my mother, and all the women who have “mothered” me throughout my life. I’m blessed to have had a mother deserving of celebrating. My mother was the picture of sacrifice and putting her needs last. My maternal grandmother […]
Active Aging: April is a month for renewal—personally and at SASC
by Stacey Mason I am, like many of you, looking forward to “real spring.” Real spring—in contrast with “fake spring” when a random 70-degree day shows up in March followed by 30 degrees, again! I want consistent sunshine, moderate temps, and flowers! For me, spring often brings to mind a new chance. Almost more so […]
Active Aging: Heaping praise on women who make a difference
by Stacey Mason March is Women’s History Month, so I thought I’d take this space to heap praise on women I’ve known forever and those I’ve recently met. Yes, this will focus on my experience. I’m hoping it encourages all of you to do the same! Let me start with my maternal grandmother, Betty Edson. […]
Active Aging: Welcome to a New Year of good intentions, living in the moment
by Stacey Mason Chances are, many members of the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, not to mention staff, and board members, made resolutions for the new year. The usuals are eating healthy meals, exercising more, being more active, etc. These are always great ideas, yet many drop them within the first month. I’d like to propose […]
Active Aging
Ideas for living a purposeful life by Stacey Mason Active Aging is sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, so what better time and place to introduce myself to the wider community than in this month’s column. My name is Stacey Mason and I’m your new director of the Stockbridge Area Senior Center. I have […]
Active Aging: Hackers are equal opportunity criminals. People of all ages should be cautious.
by Kenny Minger It’s not news that hackers target businesses, any business they can, from hospitals to banks and small businesses, to mega-corporations like Amazon. The gold the hackers are searching for at these businesses and organizations is your information. To a hacker, personal information is priceless, and they can use it for several underhanded […]
SASC Open House showcases senior center’s place in community
The Stockbridge Area Senior Center, at 219 W. Elm St. in Stockbridge, held an open house on Sept. 21 to raise awareness about the center and let people know about some of the recent changes in the organization and how the community can get involved.
Active Aging: A community building with a storied past provides a second home to area seniors
by Mark Taylor According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a building is “a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling).” We all know buildings have different purposes. We live in buildings or dwellings that protect us from the elements and provide comfort from outside conditions all year long. Other buildings protect our livestock and […]
Active Aging: Six-week Chronic Pain Management Workshop begins in September
by Christine Histed Many common chronic pain conditions impact daily, for example, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, and so on. Living with a chronic pain condition can affect many aspects of life, including our ability or desire to participate in social functions. Chronic pain can negatively impact relationships, cause frustration, and promote feelings of isolation. Managing […]
Active Aging: Embrace lifelong learning and the joy of volunteering
by Bernadette Beach Recently, I traveled to Washington DC and New York City, where I was struck by the vibrant presence of older adults volunteering at art museums and theaters. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious. During my visit, I had the pleasure of speaking with several of these dedicated individuals, many of whom had […]