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Be Cool, Chill Out at Winterblast at Lock 3 in Akron

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
December 17, 2019
Make a New Year's resolution to get outdoors more this winter. One place to start is the big ice skating rink in downtown Akron. After you've recycled your Christmas boxes and gathered up the stray ribbons for the trash, take a break (but don't break anything!) with a spin around the ice. ...
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The OutSPOKEn Cyclist: The Sea, The Desert, The People

By The OutSPOKEnCyclist Diane Jenks
December 15, 2019
If you're looking for an active vacation that incorporates history, geography, great food and recreational bicycling, you might consider joining the 2020 FIDF Ride in Israel next fall. It's a week you'll never forget as you travel through the ancient land that has the magical touches of modernity and technology for which the Israelis are legendary. ...
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What a Bash!

By Estelle R. Brown
December 2, 2019

It was no monster mash; it was Boomer Bash East 2019! Enjoy this video recap of our Halloween-themed fun on October 30.

We experienced an evening mix of entertainment, education, raffle/giveaways, complimentary small bites, cocktails, photo booth fun and much more. It was truly a celebration of Better Living After 50!

More than 400 people came in costume, laughed and learned from 60+ vendors while sampling food and drink at 700 Beta Banquet & Conference Center in Mayfield Village.

Thanks to everyone who made the Bash a boo-tiful experience. Be on the watch for the upcoming Boomer Bash West 2020 next Spring!

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100 Year Club of the Western Reserve Inducting 11 Centuried Organizations

By Estelle R. Brown
December 1, 2019
Cleveland.com reports that the 100 Year Club of the Western Reserve will honor 11 organizations between 100 and 171 years old during an induction ceremony on December 2. These organizations exemplify both the stability and the innovation needed to endure a century or more. ...
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Bold + Brilliant Women – Without Apology

By Estelle R. Brown
November 19, 2019
TEDxLakeMedinaWomen is hosting a watch party to livestream a session of the 2019 TEDWomen’s Conference being hosted in Palm Springs, CA: Bold + Brilliant Women – Without Apology. The fun-filled evening will be held at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH on Thursday, December 5th, 2019. ...
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How “A Christmas Story” Became More Than a Movie

By Estelle Rodis-Brown
November 18, 2019
Almost no movie is more aligned with Cleveland than "A Christmas Story." Take a few minutes to read about this iconic film and how it continues to live in the hearts and minds of Northeast Ohio residents. ...
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Offbeat Alternatives Add a Twist to the Holidays

By Estelle Rodis-Brown
November 18, 2019
Before the holidays become a blur of gift lists and obligations, make a plan to make them special. While long-held traditions like watching live performances of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol” certainly hold their place, why not break the mold and start a few offbeat holiday traditions with your friends and loved ones? Northeast Ohio has plenty of fun and entertaining options from Thanksgiving through the New Year. ...
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Magical and Memorable Christmas Outings with the Grandkids

By Karen Shadrach
November 18, 2019
If your grandkids come from across the street or across the country, our Grammy on the Go columnist has suggestions for making holiday memories with the little ones. ...
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