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The Satisfying Art of Printmaking

This intriguing creative pursuit resists perfection

DECEMBER 13, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

Give Your Grandchild a Memorable Holiday Gift

Here's a roundup of ideas for building relationships with all ages

DECEMBER 12, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Here’s How to ‘Live Forever’

The Encore.org CEO on his new book about connecting with younger people

NOVEMBER 19, 2018 | By Encore.org

Play Games for Better Health

How this pastime can offer physical, social and emotional benefits

NOVEMBER 12, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

Intergenerational Places Help Young and Old Thrive

Intergenerational

Creating shared programs can be a good use of community resources

NOVEMBER 8, 2018 | By Donna Butts and Trent Stamp

6 Benefits of Learning a Skill Later in Life

Learning a Skill

New mastery has far-reaching payoffs

NOVEMBER 7, 2018 | By Ellen Ryan

When Book Clubs Are a Social Event

Members adapt time-tested formats to meet their needs

OCTOBER 24, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

What’s It Like to Be a Rock Star’s Mom?

Rock Star's Mom

In her book, Dave Grohl’s mother shares stories of 19 rock stars' moms

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

The Big World of Miniatures

Collectors and creators tell of their passion for tiny treasures

OCTOBER 18, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Talk Your Way to a Free Week in Europe

Teaching conversational English offers a new way to connect while traveling

OCTOBER 17, 2018 | By Carla Waldemar

50+ Filmmakers Capture Their Stories

Older students learn the art of filmmaking in this video memoir class

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Next Avenue Readers Find Happiness and Connection in the Arts

The results of a Vitality Arts survey highlight the impact of creative pursuits

OCTOBER 8, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Fighting a Fear of Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

The threat of climate emergencies has this nervous writer on high alert

OCTOBER 3, 2018 | By Liane Kupferberg Carter

Cool Technology Trends for Older Adults

A writer shares her take on tech innovations designed to improve daily life

OCTOBER 1, 2018 | By Francine Toder

Modern Elder Academy: The Cool School for Midlifers

Modern Elder Academy

Classes on the Mexican campus will serve the mind, heart and soul

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Answering a Wake-Up Call to Start Writing

Essays and travel become this widow's later-in-life passions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New

Don't just watch the kids go back to school this fall

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

Lessons From My Unforgettable Solo Trip

For this Next Avenue editor, a vacation in Paris fulfills a dream

AUGUST 28, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Make Every Day Pie Day

Author Ken Haedrich's online Pie Academy offers tips and encouragement

AUGUST 22, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

One Day University: Learn Locally From America’s Top Professors

One Day University

This entertaining program has now spread to 62 places across the U.S. and Canada

AUGUST 9, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

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