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Marie Elium
Marie Elium joined Mitchell Media in 2015 as editor of Northeast Ohio Thrive, formerly Boomer magazine. A freelance writer for 45 years and a former newspaper reporter, she believes everyone has a story worth telling. She resides in Portage County where she grows flowers, tends chickens and bees and Facetimes with her young grandsons. Marie can be reached at [email protected]

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Labor Day & a Cleveland Connection

By Marie Elium
August 28, 2022
Goodbye summer, hello almost-autumn. Labor Day in Ohio has strong Cleveland roots, a fact you can drop at whatever festival or backyard gathering you may attend this weekend. ...
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Grumpy? Stop It!

By Marie Elium
August 10, 2022
Grumpy old person. It's a stereotype that makes us uncomfortable for two reasons: it's both ageist and occasionally true. How's your attitude these days? See how you rate on the grump guide. ...
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Why (and How) Retirees Return to Work

By Marie Elium
August 10, 2022
I've met a few people recently who had an uncomfortable transition to retirement. I'll bet you know a few, too. Explore why some retirees are now returning to work and what that may mean for you, too. ...
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What We Get Wrong About Aging

By Marie Elium
August 3, 2022
Have you noticed that the people most likely to generalize about older adults are younger adults who haven't spent much time with people over 50? We found an interesting story that debunks common myths about aging. (It's good news!) ...
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Take Our Survey… You Might Win Guardians Tickets

By Marie Elium
August 1, 2022
Please take a few moments to complete our brief, online survey. We want to know what you want to read about in Boomer. It's fast, it's confidential, and you may even win Guardians baseball tickets. All entries will receive a complimentary ticket to our Boomer Bash event on October 13! ...
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Cavaliers Wine & Goldies Tryouts

By Marie Elium
July 27, 2022
Boomer featured the Wine & Goldies Cavaliers dance team in our January/February issue this year. If they sounded fun (and they are!) then why not consider trying out for the team?
Here are the details.
  • Registration: 10 a.m.  on Sunday, July 31st.
  • Audition: 10:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.
  • Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
  • All candidates must be 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2022. (THERE ARE NO OTHER AGE REQUIREMENTS).
  • All candidates will be asked to demonstrate dance, performance and speaking skills.
  • Candidates must be willing to devote a large percentage of time to the Wine and Goldies. program, including team practices once a week and roughly 8 Cavaliers home games.
  • Prepare to learn a simple yet fun dance routine and perform the routine in front of the judges panel that same day.
  • There will be a freestyle portion of this audition.
  • NO SPECTATORS WILL BE PERMITTED TO STAY DURING AUDITION.
  • Please wear something comfortable you can dance in that also shows your individual style!
  • Note- Please keep bags to a minimum to expedite security check.
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Let Sleeping Babies Lie (on their backs, in your room)

By Marie Elium
July 27, 2022
If you're a grandparent, then you know that a lot has changed in the baby-care arena, and new parents spend a lot of time explaining those changes to us. That's why we're passing along updated infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...
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Make More Friends with Chat Pals

By Marie Elium
July 22, 2022
Do you want more friends but don't know how to make more of them? Then you may want to check out Chat Pals, a telephone and video-based (Zoom) program that matches people with shared backgrounds, interests and experiences. ...
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