Have you ever dreamed about acting on stage? To tread the boards emoting Shakespeare or kick up your heels in a musical? You may have been an active member of your drama club in high school, but then reality set in and you ended up working a regular 9-5. Well, it turns out more and more Baby Boomers are living out their fantasies performing in Senior Theatre and having a blast … [Read more...]
How Dancing Can Improve Your Health If You’re Over 50
There are so many benefits to dancing as you age, from social to physical to cognitive. Dancing is not just a social activity but is frequently used by medical professionals as a type of therapy. Dance is used today to treat many different conditions including eating disorders and depression. The benefits aren’t only for younger people, however, but also for Baby Boomers. If … [Read more...]
Best Los Angeles Holiday Events and Activities: Who Needs Snow?
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas! Well, not exactly, I like our warm weather here in LA. And, believe it or not, Los Angeles does a fabulous job of celebrating the holidays even when it's 90 degrees outside. I compiled a list of Los Angeles holiday events if you happen to be in the area. They are my favorite places to go to get a dose of the holiday spirit in the City of … [Read more...]
Majestic Madrid, Spain and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss – Photos
During our vacation to the fascinating city of Madrid, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen and El Escorial. This is a photo gallery of our trip. See also: Granada Seville The Majestic capital of Spain and side trips Madrid is the capital of Spain and is located in the center of the country on the River Manzanares. It's a … [Read more...]
Disney Concert Hall : A Concert Plus Holiday Magic in Grand Park
Downtown Los Angeles may not have snow but it comes alive during the holidays. We went down there the other night to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic and La Chapelle de Quebec perform “Handel’s Messiah” at the Disney Concert Hall. What a treat! It was an amazing performance and a stellar evening. When we go to the Music Center or Disney Concert Hall we take the subway … [Read more...]
