In March 2020, when the local community center shut down, my exercise group started exercising on Zoom instead. I spent two days on the phone teaching my older friends how to install and use Zoom on their tablets and computers. We only missed one class, so everyone stayed connected and strong! One class participant said, “It’s great to see everyone in person for our social events now, but we still love having our exercise class on Zoom,” said one participant. “There are just too many benefits. Why go back to the way things used to be?” My older friends who exercise with me still consider them ..read more

There’s never been a better time than NOW to get your garden growing. I’ve been growing all four seasons for a number of years and I encourage everyone to grow SOME of your food at least SOME of the time! What can you grow to counter the soaring food prices? They’ve already been talking about how much food prices have gone up, but they also say that the worst isn’t over. The GOOD news is that you don’t have to garden all year to save BIG money on your food budget! Even if you just grow some summer vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini, you can save a good amount of money. Preserve yo ..read more

Selecting jewelry for yourself or someone else Expert jeweler, Tammy Gerasi, from Peter & Co. Jewelers eloquently explains how selecting and buying jewelry is easier when you know how to prepare before you go shopping. Tammy believes shopping for jewelry should be fun and her enthusiasm shows! How to prepare before you shop for jewelry First… are you shopping for a piece of jewelry as a gift? Will this be for someone else or yourself as a special occasion? Tammy Gerasi, Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake, Ohio What is the occasion? Will this jewelry be worn formally? Or is this for a sim ..read more

3 Things YOU Can Do to Stop this Heinous Crime Jack Hall is a man with a goal: Stop human trafficking. Jack has had 30+ years of experience in law enforcement and crime investigation that brought him to this moment in his life where he is relentlessly educating people about ways they can help stop this crime. Jack Hall says there are three things everyone can do to play a role in eliminating human trafficking: 1.) Get educated about human trafficking According to the US Department of State, “traffickers compel their victims to engage in commercial sex and to work in both legal and illicit ind ..read more

Martin Pazzani, author of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE: The Fitness You Can’t Get in a Gym offers a clear message that getting outdoors will make you healthier in both body and mind. Kathryn Eyring and Martin Pazzani have similar beliefs in designing your life the way you want at any age and they both believe in setting goals. Martin says, “Goals give purpose. It’s good to know what you want. If it’s a lofty goal, you break it down into smaller pieces so it’s attainable and you build confidence.” Author Martin Pazzani explains the benefits of health and fitness from being outside as much as possib ..read more

Kathryn says you need to create a vision when you are reaching toward a goal and striving for a life filled with vitality! Last week, Kathryn talked about the importance of setting goals (at any age) and offered 3 ways to find a goal that’s right for you. This week, you can learn how to create a vision to fuel your goal and become unstoppable! Kathryn Eyring, Health & Empowerment Coach, offers suggestions for how and why you would want to create a vision to fuel your goals!Why create a vision? When you create a vision, you’re looking into the future and imagining a change in your life. Th ..read more

Every January brings a fresh opportunity to reinvent yourself! What will you do differently this year? Set Your Goals for 2022! Pursue a passion you’ve already delayed acting upon too long. Focus on creating new relationships or repairing existing ones. Take up acting, start a business, write a book, or create a YouTube Channel! There are no age-related rules unless you create them yourself and accept them as your reality. Kathryn Eyring, Health & Empowerment Coach, offers 3 strategies for finding a goal that interests you.Live to 100? Your odds are continually increasing toward making ..read more

How can YOU get someone to change? You might want to get your spouse, friend, parent, or child to change because you think this would make you happy. Maybe you’re thinking, “If only HE did _______, my life would be better!” or “If SHE stopped doing _______, we could get along.” Reality is… The only person you can change is yourself… and that can be hard enough! Ask yourself, “How can I focus on ME?” You are NOT a victim and you are in control of you: your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. If you want to change your life… or the results in your life, you can start with yourself! Here ..read more

Learn self-defense by practicing with an expert! In the video below, Kathryn is learning self-defense with Jeff Ellis, who is experienced in teaching all ages. Martial arts can improve posture, balance, focus, confidence, and strength! Although Jeff was sometimes bullied as a child, he gained self-confidence by practicing karate. Martial arts also helped him manage his relationships, improve his grades at school, and eventually gave him the motivation and encouragement to graduate college. Jeff found increased self-esteem and greater respect for himself, as well as others. At college, Jeff Ell ..read more

Sam Boggess is still recovering after a stroke Recovering after a stroke isn’t always easy, but Sam’s continued persistence keeps him moving forward. And persistence begins with a decision. Sam made a decision to continue his recovery, regardless of how long it would take. Sam owns this decision. It’s part of who he is. I often hear him say things like, “I am a positive person,” “I am resilient,” or “I’m not stopping!” Unstoppable after a stroke Sam sets goals and then goes for them! “I still do everything, but it just takes me longer,” Sam says. People who have had strokes are now encouraged ..read more