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A successful party is like a good recipe: Invite guests who mix and mingle, serve interesting food, offer easy-to-serve beverages, and add music to keep the vibe festive. Holiday parties have a different feel and expectations. The guest list often includes family members, which can create its own issues. ...

I’m still on the entertaining/hosting track, but am sorting through kitchen items and party gear that I no longer need. I’m keeping the best of stuff and leaving it for our kids to tackle with a dumpster and a tag sale company after I’m gone.  ...

The holidays are fast approaching and Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55 magazine has all the latest gift ideas, party planning tips, relationship advice and so much more to set you up for the happiest of holidays, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. Enjoy our digital edition online and our glossy color magazine at a newsstand near you, all local and all free of cost. ...

This Veterans Day, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. BBB’s Military and Veteran Initiative is a program dedicated to empowering military-connected consumers through education and outreach. ...

Thrive After 55 Bash Vegas Night is much more than just casino games and celebrity flair — it's the perfect jackpot of fun and knowledge, featuring three specialized breakout sessions to help adults 55 and over live their best life. The DECK-adent evening is located at the Signature of Solon | 39000 Signature Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4-6 p.m. There's no gamble — this event is totally FREE. ...

Lifelong learning is the vehicle for adapting to the constant change that affects all of us each day at work and in daily living. Daily living requires lifelong learning all day, every day. At one time, little changed in the workplace, which meant someone could do mainly physical work and have a life-sustaining career. No more. With the advent of remote work, the home has become the workplace for many. Remote work and remote learning are almost synonymous. Everyone will rely on lifelong learning to keep up with all the changes in a global world. ...

January is a great time to think about possibilities for gardening in 2021, even if they're not quite “resolutions.” Here are some suggestions you might consider. Your garden will thank you. ...

Here's some good news for the new year! Nearly 70 million Americans will see a 1.3 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and SSI payments in 2021. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). ...