Personal Improvement

Kids and theater can be an uneasy and unpredictable combination. Expectations are high. Venues often seem fusty and unfriendly for restless little ones. Bathrooms are too few and inconvenient. If you're a grandparent who wants to help foster a love for great theater, Playhouse Square is offering a kid-friendly event that may be exactly what you're looking for. ...

I used to fear flying, not entirely trusting the physics that get a heavy plane into the air and across the country. That all changed when I met a retired Delta pilot at a dinner party. He got his flying experience as a fighter pilot in Vietnam, an inarguably dangerous experience that made commercial piloting a pure joy for him. ...

Planting and caring for 15,000 trees is a lot of trees. To celebrate, Holden Forests & Gardens is marking Arbor Day with a week of celebrations that include free admission, tours, seedling giveaways and more. ...

Who doesn't like a challenge? Sign up now for the 2025 Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge and explore some of the best scenery and trails the park system has to offer. It's easy, interesting and good for your body and mind. ...

Almost everyone likes to travel or read about traveling. And why not? It's fun. Thrive's newest columnist is Your Getaway Guru, Kathy Yarian, a westside travel agent who shares her tips and tricks for navigating your next trip. ...

Submitted by Ben Rose

Researchers at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging are looking for families with African American individuals either living with dementia and/or caring for a loved one with dementia to participate in virtual focus groups to help us adapt the SHARE for Dementia Program for families within the African American community.

Participants will review program materials and take part in a moderated focus group lasting about 90 minutes. They will receive $25 for their time.

If you are interested in participating, contact Donna Salaam at [email protected] or (216) 373-1747.

Photo courtesy: Ben Rose

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The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults to induct into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025. ...

What do you like about our magazine? What stories or columns have made a difference in your life, changed your opinion about something or simply made you laugh? Tell us how Boomer/Thrive has influenced how you think about aging. ...