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COVER STORY: Giving Back to Golf
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- Written by Bart A. Stump Bart A. Stump
In retirement, some people enjoy collecting items, such as stamps or coins. Some enjoy activities, like running or bowling. And, still others enjoy philanthropic pursuits, such as volunteering at soup kitchens or collecting supplies to send to military personnel overseas.
COVER STORY: Still Fearless at 62
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- Written by Gabriele Amersbach Gabriele Amersbach
Joanne Walcerz has joyfully embraced each change in a life journey full of twists and turns — with enough nail-biting adventures for a Hollywood thriller. Her life of growth and transformation is certainly a model for a time of crisis that demands new norms and painful lifestyle changes.
COVER STORY: All the Colors of the Earth beneath Our Feet
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- Written by Gabriele Amersbach Gabriele Amersbach
R.J. Harris’s Reading backyard wasn’t just a place to play ball or cut the grass on Saturdays. It was a potential treasure trove.
COVER STORY: Checkmate, COVID
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Local Doctors Weigh in on COVID Vaccination for Older Adults
COVER STORY: Don’t Fall for Your Old Diet Tricks
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- Written by Sandra Gordon Sandra Gordon
Little white lies aren’t so bad when, say — your sister-in-law gifts you with a not-so-great sweater.
Solace for Wounded Spirits
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- Written by Lori Van Ingen Lori Van Ingen
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.
COVER STORY: Not the Usual Grind
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- Written by Bart A. Stump Bart A. Stump
Dave Rollenhagen doesn’t work the typical 9-5 grind. Grinding, however, is exactly the type of work he does. Rollenhagen is the miller at the Mill at Anselma in Chester Springs.
COVER STORY: On-Line Publishers Turns ‘Silver’ — In More Ways than One
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Marking a silver anniversary is a celebratory milestone in the life of any small business, especially one that started in its founder’s basement and flourished into a regional niche-publishing and event-production company commemorating 25 successful years.
COVER STORY: When a Childhood Hobby Builds a Lifelong Pastime
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- Written by Jason Tabor Jason Tabor
“I’ve always enjoyed building things; it keeps me out of trouble,” laughs large-scale model builder Jerry Albert.