KINGSFORD — Sunshine is warm and inviting, but humidity is not so enjoyable. Nearby lakes and parks offer cool, relaxing places to spend the day. Picnics, outdoor concerts, farmers markets and campfires with roasting marshmallows create perfect summertime adventures. The Golden K members ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — We all know that part of being human is making mistakes, and we have all made our fair share of them. As we journey through life, we all have had those moments when we wish for a do-over. The saving grace of making that error is learning from it. Nothing shows us the right ...
KINGSFORD — The Golden K Club of Dickinson County is actively seeking new members. The service club, made up of senior volunteers 55 and older, focuses on the youth within the Tri-County area that have special needs. They host three parties each year for the children. In December, a Christmas party brings the youth together for a visit from Santa, entertainment, lunch and a small gift. A Valentine’s Party is planned in February that provides a sweet treat, entertainment and a craft table. The picnic at City Park in May provides kids with the chance to enjoy the playground, ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Given our advanced age, we have many years of experience with life’s disappointments. We know all about the difficult valleys along life’s journey. We know that no one has a smooth passage through life no matter how much they plan or how hard they work. And we know it is possible to work our way over and around those bumps in the road and turn difficulties into solutions. We have learned that the sun shines through the clouds and that better days are ahead of us as long as we keep trying each day. And, finally, we learn that we are not alone in this struggle. We ...
By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Golden K members brightened up a dreary Monday morning by greeting one another with warm welcomes and stories of their weekend activities. Schools are out and the summer to-do list grows. Golden K seniors strive to enjoy as many activities, ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Do you read the daily obituaries? My husband and I find ourselves reading them to see if there is anyone we know who is no longer with us. I cannot remember when this habit started, but we find we have had an increasing interest in that page of the paper the older we get ourselves. And I also have found that our idea of when is too young to die has also changed. When we were younger — in our 50s — someone dying in their 70s seemed about average. Now that we are in our 70s, we find ourselves saying, “Gosh, he was only 72. That is really young.” Or we marvel that ...
