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Tuesday, April 27, 2004
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[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
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A bounce in their step: The SilverSneakers Fitness Program has seniors pumped up about exercise.
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Silver Sneakers, golden fitness
The exercise program for seniors, available through a major health insurer, is getting the older crowd in shape - but that's not the only benefit.
Seniors, try on 'Silver Sneakers'
If you are a member of Humana Gold Classic or Gold PPO, you can enroll in the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program at no charge beyond your monthly premium.
You can take your exercise sitting down
If you are a senior and do not belong to a gym, that should not stop you from exercising.
Elders law issues should concern everyone
May is a special month for seniors. On the national level it's Older Americans Month, a tradition that begin in 1963.
On course for adventure
To join the crew of Bay Sailors you don't have to have seafaring experience. You do have to be single. Welcome aboard, matey.
'Great Lakes' box filled with memories of many great laughs
A box stored in my locker labeled "Great Lakes" caught my eye the other day. In it were bits and pieces of my life when I worked at the U.S. Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, Ill., during World War II.
Many condo owners are over a barrel
Raise your hand if your condominium homeowners association board is driving you crazy. Got your attention, didn't I?
Mark your memories in Seniority
In this feature called Times Remembered, we're asking readers to write essays about significant events that happened in their lives during the current month.
Do you have questions? Seniority Forum has answers
The Seniority Forum is just 21 days away. That is still time for you to make plans to attend this informative session on May 18 at the Sunshine Center in downtown St. Petersburg.
Supple arteries are vital to continued health
We all know that we can help keep our arteries healthy if we avoid fatty foods, keep our cholesterol low, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, don't smoke and get some exercise every day.
Suddenly Senior
Washington's umbrella is leaky
Let's give the Bush administration credit - it's "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" - they let nothing stand in their way.
Times Remembered
A day in April never came so sweet
It was April 1, 1974, when I first saw her walking down the hall.
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