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Brain Games: Now You See It, Now You Don’t

What will she think of next? That’s what we wondered when we saw this puzzle from our memory care contributor Kathryn Kilpatrick. We use her word and number puzzles on our Brain Games page each issue, but we haven’t seen anything quite like this one.
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Worth Noting: Heroes & More

What do Tuskegee Airmen, rage rooms, Dry January and stamp collecting all have in common? They're in this issue's Worth Noting. Read all about it!
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Electronic Medical Records & You

We no longer have to snoop through manila folders to see our medical records. In 2009, health care organizations, under a federal government mandate, started computerizing our medical records and also giving patients access to see their medical records.
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Projects with Your Grandkids

Tackling a project together, whether for just an afternoon or for a longer time, is a good way to build a fun-filled and meaningful relationship with grandkids.
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Editor’s Note: Funny Business

Humor gets a bad rap and little encouragement. Giggles, goofiness and guffaws are likely to earn admonishment, annoyance and antipathy rather than appreciation. We (most of us) learned that lesson early and carry it like an overstuffed bag, tamping back our inclinations and hoping no one notices our lousy packing job.
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You’re Invited: Style Stop Writer Linda Peavy Launches Fashion Book with Free Virtual Style Party

You know fashion influencer Linda Peavy as Northeast Ohio Boomer's Style Stop columnist and blogger. Now you can add 'author' to Linda's long list of accomplishments. She has written a much-anticipated fashion book: "The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1." Linda is offering a free online style party to celebrate on February 3, and you're invited.
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Events This Week

August 10, 2025 - August 17, 2025

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Aug 10 Sunday 4 events
Aug 11 Monday 12 events
Aug 12 Tuesday 13 events
Aug 13 Wednesday 4 events
Aug 14 Thursday 4 events
Aug 15 Friday 3 events
Aug 16 Saturday 9 events
August 10

North Ridgeville Corn Festival

August 10

This year, celebrate 50 years of the North Ridgeville Corn Festival.
August 10

Akron Pickle Fest

August 10

Pickle games, pickle contests, pickle parades and much more.
August 10

Reggae Sundays

August 10

A different Reggae group will perform each week.
August 10

Reggae Sundays

August 10

A different Reggae group will perform each week.
August 11

Novel Beginnings

August 11

Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 11

Tai Chi for Health

August 11

Specially designed, flowing movements and practices have been shown to improve muscle strength, reduced pain and stiffness and joint flexibility.
August 11

Pickleball Mondays

August 11

New to pickleball, this is the program for you.  Want to meet others interested in playing pickleball?
August 11

Novel Beginnings

August 11

Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 11

Women Artists of the Twentieth Century

August 11

Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 12

Senior Social Hour

August 12

Connect with friends, make new acquaintances, and participate in a variety of engaging activities.
August 12

Introduction to Golf

August 12

Learn swing technique and fundamentals, rules of golf, etiquette, and how to make the experience most enjoyable for yourself.
August 12

Drawing Media

August 12

Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 12

Geauga Walkers

August 12

Join other active seniors on weekly hikes about 2 miles long.
August 12

Lunch and Learn at the Akron Art Museum

August 12

To celebrate the exhibition She Said, She Said, we’ll take an in-depth look at Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Money Makes Money) while exploring her career and the impact of her work.
August 13

Bridge

August 13

Specifically for Aurora seniors ages 55 & above.
August 13

Lake Erie Wheelers Weekly Ride

August 13

Make friends with a great group of cycling enthusiasts and attend annual parties and gatherings.
August 13

Castaways

August 13

Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other.
August 13 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Crafts and Conversations with Caprice

August 13 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday for our craft club.
August 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 14

Drawing Media

August 14

Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 14

Crafty Ladies Society

August 14

Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Color Our World with Fruits and Vegetables

August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Every week, East Cleveland Public Library will choose a different color of healthy foods, learning how to cook, prepare, and preserve them.
August 15

Independence Kiwanis Foundation Annual Golf Outing

August 15

To Benefit: Kiwanis Children of Fallen Patriots Friday, August 15, 2025 Shot Gun Scramble Start 10:00 a.m.
August 15

Mentor CityFest

August 15

Activities, games, entertainment, Kids Zone and much more.
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore what an aquarium career entails!
August 16

Fun with the Grandchildren - Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series

August 16

Free, family-friendly entertainment with interactive activities for kids ages 2-9, northeastohioparent.com PINECREST PLAY DAYS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pinecrest, Orange Village,  5/13, 6/3, 7/8, 8/2 FUN AT FIRST & MAIN: 10 a.m.-noon, First and Main, Hudson 5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/16 CROCKER KIDS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 16

Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series

August 16

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Pinecrest, First & Main and Crocker Park on Tuesdays.

These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and our partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers.

We’ve added a special Saturday date in August to celebrate going back to school!
August 16

Hunter Education

August 16

 Learn about firearms, ammunition, gun handling, archery and more.
August 16

Hunter Education

August 16

Learn about firearms, ammunition, gun handling, archery and more.
August 16

Chess Club

August 16

A drop-in activity for chess players of all skill levels.