Social Groups

1. Young at Heart

   Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, made its first Maine appearance in March 2011 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with … Continue

2. Facebook: Connect with Those Kids!

   Getting Started in Facebook in 5 easy steps I have lots of friends who say they can’t be bothered to join Facebook because it’s too complicated. Not so! Too time consuming, maybe. But it’s not too complicated. … Continue

3. StoryCorps Saves Life Story

   It’s the last quarter of 2010, and soon we’ll be celebrating the New Year. Time flows slowly when we’re young. We can hardly see it pass, and each skipped stone leaves enormous changes on the surface. As … Continue

4. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body

   “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”  Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, … Continue

5. Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthy

   Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. … Continue

6. Tips for exercising as you age

   Many older adults don’t exercise. However, exercise is vital for healthy aging. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally … Continue