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Meet Boomer Magazine Editor Marie Elium on “Westlake Live” Video Podcast

If you're a regular reader of Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine, you probably have wished you could sit down with editor Marie Elium to ask her some questions about her work. That's exactly what Addie in Westlake got to do in this interview.
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Realities of the Nursing Home Staffing Shortage

A recent survey by the American Health Care Association finds that 98% of nursing home operators are having trouble hiring, 59% are losing money, and 73% say staffing issues could force them to close. These significant staffing challenges have negatively affected the consistency of care being provided at many nursing homes.
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Change Your Contact Info on Social Security Website

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Then you can update your contact information from your preferred location.
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Major Exhibit Debuts at Cleveland Museum of Art

The most significant gift to the Cleveland Museum of Art in 60 years will go on display in its entirety next month. "Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection" features extraordinary works by major artists that promise to dazzle art lovers.
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Coming to a Store Near You

Are you a candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids? A new FDA ruling should dramatically cut the cost of and increase accessibility to hearing aids for people with mild or moderate hearing loss.
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Big Hugs, Less Stress

Hugs are good medicine; especially for women. But it’s important to make sure your hugs don’t feel routine or like a chore – you should be present in the moment. And for a hug to be effective, it needs to be between five and ten seconds long.
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Events This Week

August 24, 2025 - August 31, 2025

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Aug 24 Sunday 3 events
Aug 25 Monday 14 events
Aug 26 Tuesday 6 events
Aug 27 Wednesday 3 events
Aug 28 Thursday 5 events
Aug 29 Friday 1 event
Aug 30 Saturday 1 event
August 24

Reggae Sundays

August 24

A different Reggae group will perform each week.
August 24

Reggae Sundays

August 24

A different Reggae group will perform each week.
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The 79th Annual One World Day

August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The 79th annual One World Day will be held on August 24, 2025!
August 25

Novel Beginnings

August 25

Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 25

Northeast Ohio Encore Chorale - Encore Creativity for Older Adults 55+

August 25

Encore Creativity for Older Adults is the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over.
August 25

Novel Beginnings

August 25

Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 25

Women Artists of the Twentieth Century

August 25

Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 25

Delicious Discussions

August 25

Discuss new releases on the fourth Monday at downtown Willoughby establishment.
August 26

Drawing Media

August 26

Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 26

Geauga Walkers

August 26

Join other active seniors on weekly hikes about 2 miles long.
August 26

Women Artists of the Twentieth Century

August 26

Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 26

Introduction to Qigong

August 26

Learn this mind-body practice that focuses on the integration of life force energy to bring beneficial effects at physical and emotional levels.
August 26

Martinis & Music

August 26

Live music and $10 martinis.
August 27

Bridge

August 27

Specifically for Aurora seniors ages 55 & above.
August 27

Castaways

August 27

Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other.
August 27 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Crafts and Conversations with Caprice

August 27 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday for our craft club.
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 28

Maple Ridge Senior Living Club Maple

August 28

Mix & mingle with other older adults at Maple Ridge Senior Living Club Maple.
August 28

Thursday Chess - Brecksville

August 28

We play chess every Thursday at Brecksville Panera, starting at 5 pm til closing.
August 28

Crafty Ladies Society

August 28

Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Color Our World with Fruits and Vegetables

August 28 @ 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 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Urban Birding Walk @CLEAquarium

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join an Aquarium Educator on an Urban Bird Walk.
August 30

Chess Club

August 30

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