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Exploring the Explosion of America’s Craft Breweries by Fanny Slater If it looks like a beer, pours like a beer, and tastes like a beer—it’s probably a duck. Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout, that is. Gone are the days where you could belly up to the bar and simply say, “I’ll take a beer, Sam.” (Although to…
Read MoreLiving Single: When Should I Start Social Security?
Living Single: When Should I Start Social Security? My Social Security Benefits Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. The first recipient of a monthly social security check was a single woman by the name of Ida May Fuller. Ms. Fuller, retiring at age 65 from her job as…
Read MoreOn The Move — Just Around the Corner
“We really feel we made the right choice to join the Traditions of America family in Mechanicsburg, PA. It was truly the people in the area that won us over.” By Kelly Godbey Karen and William Taylor, like many others, began their search at an ideal-LIVING Resort & 
Retirement Expo. Two years ago, they began…
Read MoreBeer: It’s What’s for Dinner
Craft beer pairings have become a widespread craze.. with Mahi Tacos Watermelon Radishes Pineapple Salsa and Lime Crema. Recipe for this delicious combo…
Read MoreWinter Camping Always Be Prepared
Winter Camping: Always Be Prepared Three Women’s Passion for Camping in Wintry Woods By Judy McCarthy / Photos Courtesy of The Campers When Amy Hoffman first came to Eastman and got involved in local hiking, hike leader John Lloyd taught that being adequately prepared was essential to going up a mountain. Preparation became Amy’s bottom…
Read MoreTrading in a Snow Shovel for A Pickleball Paddle
Trading in a Snow Shovel for A Pickleball Paddle What do you do when the snow gets so high that you can barely shovel it? The answer is simple—move to a warmer climate. And, that’s just what Seymour and Patrina Goldstein did in 2014. The Goldsteins had lived in Brookville, MD, for over 40 years.…
Read MoreWith a Little Help From My Friends
With a Little Help From My Friends By Jan Cullinane. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue. Yup, Ringo sure knew what he was singing about with that 1967 Beatles song. Social support is a critical ingredient for a successful retirement. Study after study documents the importance of friends for longevity and health. For example,…
Read MoreSpring Training Road Trip
Spring Training Road Trip By JG Walker. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue. For some sports lovers, it’s an annual tradition, a seasonal marker of fresh renewal that separates the old from the new. For others, it’s a “bucket list” desire, one of those many things that we say we’ll get around to doing…
Read MoreService and Teamwork from an Early Age
Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Essays by the Youth Conservation Corps Photos Courtesy of Fred Orkin The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer volunteer program for residents and visitors ages 12 and older. Sponsored by the Lakes and Streams Committee in partnership with Eastman’s Recreation…
Read MoreDay Trip to Dunnellon: The Treasure of the Nature Coast
Day Trip to Dunnellon: The Treasure of the Nature Coast Commonly referred to as “The Treasure of the Nature Coast,” Dunnellon is located just over 20 minutes north of the Villages of Citrus Hills. Because it is located right on the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers, Dunnellon offers exciting water activities, and there is also plenty…
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