Fun

Sick of screen time? A simple deck of cards is so easy to put into a handbag or suitcase, yet provides a treasure trove of playtime. Cards give you an old-fashioned “hands-on” connection in this age of electronics. Enjoy teaching your grandkids a fun pastime or try learning a new card game together. ...

Howdy! Here's a friendly reminder that the next Boomer Bash West is Going Country and it's just around the bend. If you giddy-up and register soon, you can get in free! ...

You know fashion influencer Linda Peavy as Northeast Ohio Boomer's Style Stop columnist and blogger. Now you can add 'author' to Linda's long list of accomplishments. She has written a much-anticipated fashion book: "The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1." Linda is offering a free online style party to celebrate on February 3, and you're invited. ...

Mark your calendars! Northeast Ohio Boomer is presenting three lively Boomer Bashes around Northeast Ohio in 2024 and you won't want to miss a single one. This spring, summer and fall, these Bashes will give each season a reason to celebrate. ...

Serendipity, coincidence and romance meet at Ray's Place in Kent each December, as told by Pat O'Connor. ...

Pat O'Connor shares two Christmas memories that still make him chuckle today. Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa and this sweet trip down memory lane. ...

Now is the time to think pink, from Viva Magenta, the Pantone color of 2023, to the candy pink of this year's runaway blockbuster Barbie movie. If you didn’t believe mature women could pull off this color brilliantly, think again. ...

Women often ignore fashion rules and wear anything, whether or not it complements your body. Certain styles, materials and trends will add at least 10 pounds to how you look, even without a camera. In your quest to look your best, be sure to avoid these eight fashion mistakes that work against you. ...