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Old photograph of a woman and a man. Next Avenue, love, romance, 78 RPM record

The Speed of Romance

Playing an old 78 RPM record brings the song and story of the writer's late in-laws, married in 1941, to life
August 4, 2021
A poem on black and white paper. Next Avenue Arts and Learning Course, poetry, poem

This Teaching Artist Finds Poetry Everywhere

If you think poetry is only in books, Zoë Bird wants you to think past the pages
August 3, 2021
Freddi Greenberg and her grandchildren smiling in front of a cake. Next Avenue, grandparents, grandmother, grandchildren

Meatball Monday: A Long-Distance Grandmother's New Tradition

Connecting across the miles becomes easier with a little spice and sauce
August 2, 2021
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A before and after shot of a cleaned up mini-park. Next Avenue, parks, mental health

More Mini-Parks Mean Better Mental Health

In Philadelphia, the greening of former vacant lots is changing neighborhoods
July 29, 2021
The authors great-grandmother wearing a gown standing on stage. Next Avenue, circus

Under the Big Top: My Great-Grandmother's Life in the Circus

Her memorabilia, which eased my difficult childhood, is now healing my grief as I mourn my mother
July 28, 2021
A man looking scared, still from the "Old" film trailer. Next Avenue, Old movie, M. Night Shyamalan

What the New Movie 'Old' Gets Right About Aging

Horror aside, the M. Night Shyamalan film makes important points about getting older
July 27, 2021
A citizen scientist measures rainfall. Next Avenue

A Love for Nature Leads Citizen Scientists Into the Field

From rain totals to data on plant and animal life, ‘backyard observers’ lend eyes and ears to projects
July 27, 2021
A mother Robin feeding two babies. Next Avenue, Birds

A Nest of Robins: Watching and Waiting

The nest provides a lesson in the value of patience, and the chance to capture the perfect photo
July 26, 2021
A group of friends laughing over coffee. friendship, Next Avenue

Looking for a Healthy Boost? Make New Friends.

How ‘solo agers’ and others can expand their social circles
July 23, 2021
A group of people dancing with drums outside. Mardi Gras Indians, dancing, Next Avenue

Grooving With the Mardi Gras Indians

This online dance class celebrates and examines African dance traditions in New Orleans
July 22, 2021
Pope Francis greeting a group of older adults outside. Next Avenue, World Grandparents Day

Pope Francis Declares a Day to Celebrate Grandparents

The pope emphasizes a unique faith-sharing role in his message for the first commemoration
July 22, 2021
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