Welcome to the website for Baby Boomers and Seniors in greater Cleveland/Akron!

Click here for the Home Page: www.NortheastOhioBoomer.com

Boomer and Beyond magazine launched in Fall 2015 and is now published 6 times a year as a free, entertaining and helpful resource to enjoy living in Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for more exciting features as we grow to meet your needs!

Please be patient as we get the website fine-tuned – send any comments to [email protected]

Last fall we kicked off Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond magazine as an innovative publication for active adults 50 and older in Greater Cleveland. We have been thrilled to see the support that has come from numerous expected and unexpected places.

From the Medina Community Recreation Center to the Brecksville Women’s Club to the Menorah Park cafeteria, we thank you for welcoming Boomer and Beyond into your homes and businesses. We also thank those advertisers who have supported the magazine’s launch by believing in the reach and impact this publication can make.

We look forward to year two with anticipation and openness. We want to hear more from you, our trusted reader. What information do you need? What’s on your mind? What joys do you want to share and what concerns you? Reach out to me or to our editor Marie Elium and share what’s in your heart.

LEARN & GROW

Now for this issue. Almost no one exemplifies the spirit of “Learn & Grow” more than radio favorite Jimmy Malone. The popular WMJI morning co-host has made a second career out of raising money for scholarships and mentoring young people as they navigate college and careers. Read more about Jimmy on page 26.

You’ve heard it said many times — Northeast Ohio is a melting pot. For more than a century, refugees and immigrants have made this region their home. You could say it’s a “learn-learn” opportunity; they figure out how to navigate their new neighborhoods, and long-time residents learn about different cultures and customs. A story about Akron’s newest residents begins on page 20.

Finally, this is the time of year for fall festivals and foliage, pigskins and pumpkins, and Medicare — specifically, Medicare enrollment. It’s a complicated subject. Our panel of experts clarifies the process. Their columns begin on page 32.

The magazine you are holding is the premiere issue of what has been a vision for nearly two years to provide a relevant and focused magazine for 55 and older adults in Greater Cleveland/Akron.

The tagline for Boomer and Beyond “Your Journey Your Life” reflects on the unique path we all take and empowers us to make the most of life based on individual choice.

The magazine celebrates this region as a positive place to age and thrive. You will find a mix of content within each issue that balances life topics such as health, wellness, legal, financial, insurance, entertainment, recreation, education, technology, travel, events and much more.

Listed on the right is the talented team of folks who put this first issue together. You’ll also find our Editorial Advisory Board consisting of experts from around the region who will help shape the content of Boomer and Beyond.

We envision Boomer as a perfect complement to its sister magazine, Northeast Ohio Parent, who many of you have helped support since its inception in March 2014.

Boomer will come your way six times in 2016 beginning with a January/February issue in mid-January. You will find Boomer at more than 500 locations including fitness centers, libraries, doctor’s offices, as well as Heinen’s, Discount Drug Mart and Marc’s stores.

In this first issue, we are honored to feature Cleveland Marathon founder Jack Staph and two local runners who defy age barriers and serve as great inspiration for us all. See their stories starting on pg. 26.

If you are seeking a true getaway, look for our feature on Gervasi Vineyard, which provides adventure far beyond the wine (pg. 14). While Northeast Ohio is getting colder outside, the region’s theaters are just warming up. Find a show that suits your tastes on pg. 16. Also, look through our diversity of happenings, from entertainment to wellness events, in our calendar section, pg.