Newport, Oregon— One of the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Harbor seals was discovered unresponsive when staff arrived at the marine mammal holding facility in July. The seal was born at Point Defiance Zoo on July 15, 1979 and came to the Aquarium when it opened in 1992. At 34 years, the seal was exceptionally old for […]
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Peaks Frozen Custard and Coffee House
1026 NE 65th St #A-101 Seattle WA 98115 [email protected] www.peaksfrozencustard.com (206) 588-2701 15% off any fresh custard of coffee item. Age 60+ or adults with disabilities. Must present Gold or FLASH Card.
Seattle on a Budget
Seattle offers an impressive array of free or affordable attractions. Additionally, savvy travelers take advantage of some major seasonal and year-around sightseeing, dining and accommodations packages. Seattle CityPass Visitors wanting the “full Seattle experience” often choose to purchase a Seattle CityPass to get the most for their money. Included in the CityPass are admission tickets […]
National Parks Service
www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm Two passes provide discounts for seniors and adults with disabilities who request the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. passes must be obtained in person at a participating Federal recreation site or office, due to documentation and identification requirements. Call or visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or […]
Walmart opens first Neighborhood Market
VANCOUVER, Wash– Walmart opened its first Neighborhood Market in Vancouver in July. The new store, approximately one-third the size of a Walmart Supercenter, is located at 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza and is open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., daily. The new store will provide local customers with a new, convenient option for their grocery shopping […]
Your very own life transformation
Do the same things happen to you over and over? Do people treat you in similar ways? Do you feel stuck in repeating negative patterns? Lesley Tierra is an acupuncturist, herbalist, author and teacher in the U.S. and England. During her 30 years of clinical practice, Tierra has found effective and innovative ways to fix […]
Aquarium and college team up to celebrate the oyster
Newport, Oregon— The Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation (OCCCF) established a new partnership this year for the 13th annual Oyster Cloyster. Under this new partnership, proceeds from the event will benefit both organizations equally. Oyster Cloyster brings chefs and food enthusiasts together for a celebration of the oyster, an iconic […]
Real Estate Appraisal Svc
Larry Wedhoff, CREA 4511 264th Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98053 [email protected] www.larryappraisal.com (425) 868-1997 10% discount. Age 55+ or adults with disabilities.
Exercise and cabbage heads
By George Thomas A recent AARP article informs us that our brains—if we take care of them—might hold out until we enter our mid-eighties. After that, decline is inevitable. House and car keys run off and lose themselves, people go for walks without their pants on, and one’s children might as well be cabbage heads […]
Self-help book encourages readers to make most of their senior years
“Six Thousand Sunrises: Making the Most of Every Day in Your Senior Years” by Robert John Emmons offers seniors an inspiring guide on how to enjoy and enrich the rest of their lives. “It is a book about having the courage to change, exploring new vistas and making a difference in the lives of others,” […]