What better way to pass a winter's day than making gingerbread men with the grandkids? Our columnist tells us how to have a sweet time with this sweet treat.

This time, we’ve got a gift for you: Change the underlined letters to form a new word. If two letters are the same, substitute two new letters that are also the same. See how many words you can make from each word. We’re not running an answer sheet for this one because there are plenty of options.

Messing with holiday menus is not on the table with our crowd. A few of us give lip service to change, but when the “Who’s bringing what?” text circulates, we fall back to the reliable standbys.

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Free Library Lessons Interested in finding a new hobby or want to get better at one? Then head to your local library.  Many have started offering free, online lessons on everything from knitting to painting to wreath-making and more. One place to start is with Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Creativebug (cuyahogalibrary.org

This November-December issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine has just what you're looking for this holiday season. Traditions with a Twist is our theme, so don't make the mistake of assuming you can predict what's inside. Enjoy every article... especially the unexpected twists.

During this season of open enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and other marketplace healthcare plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, fraudsters marketing themselves as healthcare plan providers will often take advantage of the confusion surrounding government and private plans. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland is providing tips to help prevent open enrollment scams.