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Personal Improvement

Celebrate Arbor Day at Holden Forests & Gardens

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. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge: Get Ready to Explore

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. ...
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Your Getaway Guru: Easy Travel Tips

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. ...
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Ben Rose Seeks Participants for Study

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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Nominate an Outstanding Older Adult

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. ...
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Talk to Us, Please

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. ...
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3 Things a Cancer Doctor Would Avoid

Cancer treatment has seen remarkable progress in recent years, yet cures are frustratingly difficult to find. Our best hope is to avoid it altogether. Here's what can help. ...
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Wanted: Film Fest Volunteers

The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is back for its 49th year, and it’s looking for volunteers to make sure it’s another successful event.

You can support the local film scene, make friends with other film enthusiasts and festival goers, work a schedule that fits your interests and schedule and get exclusive perks such as free film vouchers, free parking, raffle entries and more.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Greeter / Hospitality
Challenge Match / Fundraising
Survey Administration / Marketing
Voting Kiosk Assistance / Audience Engagement

Volunteers earn 2 vouchers for every shift that they work. You can exchange your vouchers for any film with tickets available during the entire festival, outside your shift.

Want to learn more? Complete the interest form today.

The Cleveland International Film Festival runs March 27-April 5 at Playhouse Square and streams April 6-13.

 

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