Mitchell Media, local publisher of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine, is excited to announce its fourth annual “Boomer Bash West” event scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 4-7 p.m. at Crocker Park Market Square in Westlake. This fun, entertaining and educational event for adults aged 50+ celebrates the theme of the magazine: “Better Living After 50.” The event is co-sponsored by The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River.

Millions of people get monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we’ll assign a representative payee to manage your benefits for you. We try to select someone who knows you and wants to help you... a representative payee.

What would Picasso do? Or Van Gogh? Or Mondrian? Look at iconic paintings from these artists and imagine containers planted with flowers in the colors in their paintings. Keep in mind the thriller-filler-spiller design recommendation to keep your containers well balanced when selecting plants.

“The technology for (the vaccine) has been with us for at least 10-15 years,” according to a Cleveland Clinic physician. “It was initially put together for cancer patients. So, it’s not like we just found this technology within the past year for COVID. It’s something that’s been in place and when the opportunity came it was like an ‘aha’ moment, like we can use this technology.”

Did you hear it? Cities and communities throughout the state tested their severe weather warning sirens earlier today. Their prep work is a good reminder for us to make our own during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Many Ohio counties have outdoor warning sirens that sound when severe weather is imminent. During storm watches or warnings, listen to your National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio or your local news for current weather conditions and information. Cellphones may also alert you to storm warnings. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are free notifications delivered to mobile devices as part of a public safety system. WEAs can notify listeners of imminent weather, local emergencies requiring evacuation or immediate action, and AMBER Alerts.

Lifelong learning is the vehicle for adapting to the constant change that affects all of us each day at work and in daily living. Daily living requires lifelong learning all day, every day. At one time, little changed in the workplace, which meant someone could do mainly physical work and have a life-sustaining career. No more. With the advent of remote work, the home has become the workplace for many. Remote work and remote learning are almost synonymous. Everyone will rely on lifelong learning to keep up with all the changes in a global world.