My mother has become a cleaning and organizing machine. Ever since my father died she has been cleaning closets, purging files, organizing shelves and rearranging furniture. The fact is, her home has always been immaculate. My sisters and I joke that we could eat off the floor. For years my mother has systematically pared down [...]
QUESTION: I am interested in taking a Tai Chi class. Can you tell me where I can get information about where and when these classes are offered? ANSWER: Tai Chi classes are very popular and offered at most senior centers. Since you didn’t say what city you lived in I checked with several [...]
QUESTION: Each spring the Goebel Center has had a Community Garage Sale. Do you know when it is scheduled for this year? ANSWER: You can mark your calendar for Sunday April 8th. As usual it will be from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road in [...]
My current driver’s license will expire in July of this year. I’m eligible to renew online, but if I do, I will receive a federally restricted license that will not be considered a valid form of identification to board a domestic flight in the future. As of October 2020, a new type of license, called [...]
QUESTION: I am about to retire and have mixed emotions about it. While I hope to enjoy some free time I’m concerned about missing intellectual stimulation and social interaction that you have while working. Do you have any suggestions for filling this gap? ANSWER: As we enter new phases in our lives there will [...]
QUESTION: I have never been one to exercise but I know that I should. I’ve attempted several times but always find some excuse to postpone it. Any suggestions on how I might get myself in the habit.” ANSWER: There are many reasons why some people find exercise a chore while others find it fun. [...]
QUESTION: I have never been one to exercise, but I know I should. I’ve attempted several times but always find some excuse to postpone it. Any suggestions on how I might get myself "in the habit?” ANSWER: There are many reasons why some people find exercise a chore while others find it fun. As we [...]
My husband and I did some “just in case” planning recently before an upcoming trip. We asked our trusted pet sitter and friend if she would be willing to care for our dog should anything happen to us. We made sure she realized it might be for just a short while but could also be [...]
