Personal Improvement

Women fought for, and won, the right to vote 100 years ago. Contact your local board of elections or Ohio's secretary of state's website to learn how to make your vote count this November. And while you're at it, consider being a poll worker this year. The pandemic is likely to make it difficult for counties throughout Northeast Ohio to find people willing to perform this civic duty. ...

The Center for LifeLong Learning at Lorain County Community College offers educational and enrichment programs for adults 50 and older. This fall, it's going virtual with 20 dynamic course offerings. All courses are online so you can stay safe while having fun and learning. Classes start soon; register today! ...

Looking for a safe way to have fun and help a good cause, too? Join the Random Acts of Fun scavenger hunt/community fundraiser. With many events canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, this is an offbeat way to safely participate in an activity that also benefits older adults. ...

Do you know who loves all of our time at home? Dogs who need forever homes. The pandemic has led to an uptick in pet adoptions throughout the country. People have discovered that having a pet makes at-home time a lot more fun. Local shelters have had to be creative during the pandemic because many volunteer programs have been on hold while the need for help and money hasn't changed. ...

My father was always warning me to watch my words. If I didn’t have anything nice to say, I should just bite my tongue. These timeless lessons regarding the negative and positive power of our words remain resonant — especially during the current pandemic, election season and recession. Everyone needs to be cut a little more slack and given a bit more grace than usual. Kindness over criticism wins the day. ...

A walk through the woods is pleasant. Stream beds are fun to explore. But if you're looking for a more urban experience for your ambling, the Take a Hike Historic Walking Tours Offer Free, Self-Guided options for exploring - and learning - in downtown Cleveland. Read on to find out what you may see and how to see it. ...

From housing to healthcare, employment, recreation and more, the nominees submitted earlier this year by readers represented a wide range of people who creatively address the needs of people 50+.  ...

During this time when the orchestra is unable to present in-person performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TCO Classics offers Cleveland Orchestra audiences a new way to experience the ensemble’s unique artistry and music-making. The series draws from the orchestra’s extensive archive of recorded concerts. While a number of the series’ concerts were heard via live radio broadcasts at the time, some have never been heard by the public before — and the musical selections from the radio broadcasts have often not be available since they were first aired.  ...