Things to do

The Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail is an America’s Scenic Byway, which weaves along the southern shore of Lake Erie, part of the largest freshwater system in the world. It’s the trail for shopping, fishing, birding, biking, boating, camping, touring and exploring. ...

They talk about Millennial kids, awkward incidents with naked bananas and torn stockings. The greater Akron-based podcasting team and sisters Jean Mader and Laura Bettinger Spelich have hit a sweet spot, podcast-wise, with their friendly, freewheeling, pleasantly rambling “OK Boomer” podcast.  ...

Our  September/October issue — our Fifth Anniversary edition and our biggest ever — is now available for online reading and will be on newsstands this week (Marc's, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave's Markets and 600+ other locations). Don't miss it! Inside, we'll introduce you to our interesting and inspiring Boomer Impact Award winners who've shown us how to age successfully and robustly in Northeast Ohio. And that's just the beginning. Enjoy our Fifth Anniversary edition and thank you for giving us so much to celebrate as we embrace Better Living After 50. ...

Fall registration is now open for continuing education classes from the Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East). This senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University offers college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. This fall, due to the ongoing pandemic, all courses will be presented online using Zoom. Topics include theater, history, political science, religion, music, art appreciation, and much more. ...

I became a yoga teacher when my mother, who at the time was in her upper 80s, made a decision that "life was not worth living." She defied doctor's orders to just get up out of the chair and walk — the length of the room, to the front door, to the sidewalk, and beyond. Her choice was to remain in that chair and, of course, we know the outcome. It was disheartening, scary and incredibly sad. With her stubborn refusal to do any of it, I came to a swift decision that I would not let myself get to that point in life. ...

“The experiences and contributions of women, African Americans, and immigrants are a focus of the Western Reserve Historical Society, and are the core message of the guest experience. Women and Politics will shed light on the pivotal, albeit sometimes forgotten role Northeast Ohio played in the fight for the 19th Amendment,” says Kelly Falcone-Hall, WRHS President & CEO. “This exhibit will uphold our mission to inspire people to discover the unique American experience by exploring the rich history of our region.” ...

Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon has been drawing visitors to its colorful acres of sunflowers since 2013. The field was planted by The Prayers from Maria Foundation in the memory of Maria McNamara to draw attention to the need for money to fight childhood cancer. ...

There are so many things for your grandchildren to do with sidewalk chalk! Playing with sidewalk chalk reinforces the learning of color skills and also improves dexterity. Very little preparation is required for hours of colorful fun and contagious joy. ...