By Alan Edwards, Social Security Public Affairs Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to crowded malls or stores. They pay bills and check their account balances online to save a trip to the bank. It’s true of Social Security business, […]
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When you look back on your life, what do you remember?
There are not many people who can still say that they remember the Great Depression. There are even less who can illustrate the impact this event can have in one lifetime. In his debut book, Chasing After the Wind…and Then? Frank Beasley combines enchanting stories from his youth during the Great Depression with poetry written […]
M&T Bank
10510 NE Northup Way #150 Kirkland, WA. 98033 [email protected] www.mtb.com (425) 889-4360 $350 credit to pay for appraisal on closed loans. Age 62+. Many banks offer services for senior citizens for free or at reduced costs. This may include free checking, free notary, free bill payment by telephone or other services. Please ask your bank […]
Over 70 New Senior Theatre Plays Published
Portland, ORE-More than 70 new Senior Theatre plays have been published, expanding the number of works available for older performers. The shows were chosen from hundreds of submissions for Portland-based ArtAge’s newly released 2014 Senior Theatre Resource Center catalog. They include skits, short plays, musicals, and more. The resources are useful for Senior Theatre companies, […]
Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (425)519-0770 www.bellevuearts.org Discount $7($10 reg. admission), $40 membership ($55 reg); $75 dual membership. Please present Gold or Flash Card.
Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone Users
Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, announced recently that the agency is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the agency’s website, www.socialsecurity.gov<http://www.socialsecurity.gov/>, via smartphone (Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and Windows devices) will be redirected to the agency’s new mobile-friendly site. Once there, visitors can […]
Summer Farmers Market comes to Fife
Fife, WA – The City of Fife is home to the newest Farmers Market in Pierce County. The first-ever Fife Farmers Market will run every Wednesday until August 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every week the market will sprout up at Fife City Hall and the adjoining Centennial Park at the corner of 54th […]
Hug a Tree at Hoyt Arboretum!
WHEN: July 20 at 2 pm. WHERE: Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park, near the intersection of Kingston and Knights Blvd (503) 865-8733 Hoyt Arboretum and Treecology are organizing an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people simultaneously hugging trees in one place at one time. The hug will take place at 2:00 pm […]
SeniorMarketing.com Defends Caretaker Response in Death of Resident
The death of resident at a retirement community has sparked outrage due to a released recording of a 911 call where the caretaker refused to perform CPR. It was revealed later, however, that the 87-year-old resident had signed a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. Despite public anger, the retirement community was absolutely in the right, […]
Concerts, movies to make summer appearance
City of Vancouver announced the line-up of the 2013 Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series, the Terry Lee Noon Hour Concert Series at Esther Short Park and the Movies in the Park held in LeRoy Haagen Community Park, Fisher Basin, Marshall Community Center, and Esther Short Park. This year, the Riverview Six to Sunset concerts […]