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Category: Thriving After 55

World-Class and Wonderful

January 29, 2021 AnnMarie Kennon Leave a comment

Al Blaschke, also known as the current world record holder for the oldest tandem skydive, celebrated his 104th birthday January…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: al blaschke, betty schleder, blaschke birthday, michelle munk, smuckers celebrates, wesleyan independent living

Commitment Carved in Stone

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Joe Plunkett loves cemeteries. He is one of nearly two dozen volunteers in Williamson County who have made it their…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: bear creek cemetery, davis cemetery, historic cemeteries, joe plunkett, williamson county historical commission

Williamson County Begins Vaccinations

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Primary Support for High-risk Groups Williamson County has begun providing COVID vaccines to all those who wish to have it.…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: covid vaccine, family hospital systems, judge bill gravell, williamson county COVID

I Now Pronounce You…

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Nancy Woods has been marrying couples for more than 30 years, so, after retirement, her next chapter was an easy…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: ipronounceyou, nancy woods, wedding officiants

Guitar Society Nurturing Blooming Talent

January 1, 2021 AnnMarie Kennon Leave a comment

If you’re thinking about using some of your time at home to learn a new skill, Kevin Taylor has something…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: guitar lessons georgetown, kevin taylor, virtual music lessons, wilco guitar society

Undereating is Bad For Us Too

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Given all the attention to overeating, it’s easy to ignore problems that undereating might cause. Lack of energy, irregular emotions,…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: healthy calories, healthy eating, senior nutrition, undereating

Faith in Action is Ready to Roll

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Driving is more than just a passion or a pastime—it’s a lifeline. Studies show giving up driving creates a host…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: community service, faith in action, georgetown senior care, senior transportation, volunteering

A Gift for Georgetown

Charlotte Kovalchuk Leave a comment

Photo by Carmen Davalis, Carmen’s Legacy Productions Josie Zamora may have retired from nursing, but she will always have a…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: dementia care, georgetown senior care, josie zamora, respite care

Diane Twilley: Georgetown Author Pens New Mystery Novel

November 30, 2020 Charlotte Kovalchuk 1 Comment

Many folks take up new hobbies after retiring, but for Diane Twilley, writing has always been near and dear to…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: diane twilley, galveston mysteries, sister catherine malloy

Brain Training Apps

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Challenge your memory, logic, attention, & verbal skills Everyone tells us to go to the gym and exercise to stay…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: apps for seniors, brain games, brain training, senior apps

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