A new year offers seniors a fresh chance to focus on simple wellness goals that support independence, energy, and overall quality of life. These goals don’t need to be dramatic – small, realistic steps often make the biggest difference. • Why Realistic Goals Matter For Older Adults - For seniors, wellness is about feeling your best each day, staying safe, and remaining engaged with the people and activities you enjoy. Setting goals that match your current abilities prevents f

This teacher is pointing out the notes to her piano student. Did you receive something special as a gift over the holidays? Here’s a New Year’s gift that lasts a lifetime: the joy of making music! For 55 years, Cornerstone Music Conservatory has helped thousands of students – from toddlers to seniors – discover their musical voice. As one of our community’s longest-standing arts institutions, we offer private and group lessons in all instruments, plus voice, conducting, a

Happy New Year! Let’s make some positive changes this year. Most of us already know what experts are saying about our society. People are isolated, feeling lonely, and not engaging with others. This malady extends from teens spending too much time on video games, to adults who have stronger relationships with their telephones than with family and friends, and seniors who have sworn off cooking, parties, and even people. It's time for a change. Plan a party, a small get-tog

New Year’s resolutions may be slowly losing their grip, but local teenagers are still thinking about self improvement when they have time. Grace has a whole list going – taking better care of her hair so it's not as dead, cutting back on hot chips, finding a hobby she actually enjoys, and learning to speak her mind more. It's the kind of mix that shows how teens are thinking about everything from basic self-care to emotional honesty. Rosalie's resolution hits on something

In 1993, when my husband and I first started out together on Long Island in New York, we scraped together enough money to purchase our first car. It was a new model Geo Prizm with 21 miles on it, the most expensive thing we had ever bought. We loved its sleek black color and gentle curves, and affectionately called it “Black Jack” for good luck. For the next 19 years, Black Jack accompanied us on our life’s journey, playing a part in our engagement and marriage, the birth