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2 weeks ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
WORTH NOTINGCompiled by Marie EliumWet & WildWater Ski ShowsI’ve gone water skiing a few times over the years, and the only thing I remember is where my swimsuit bottom ended up when my backside hit the water. That’s probably not an issue for the Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team in Medina. As Ohio’s only competitive ski show team, I’m guessing swimsuit failures aren’t part of the act. What they do have are free, weekly shows at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings from June 4-Aug.
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2 weeks ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
EDITOR’S NOTEI’ll Take Today, Thank YouThe trend of idealizing the good old days got me thinking about my good old days. I’m 65, so I’m old enough to have some. Summer backdrops my strongest recollections. I’m not sure what I was doing the other nine months—probably watching hours of unsupervised TV (remember, it was the ‘60s)—but all the memory-making action happened when the weather was warm and daylight stretched long into the evening.
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2 weeks ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
By Marie EliumDockside is busy on an early Tuesday evening along the Cuyahoga River at the Western Reserve Rowing Association. Rowers, mostly high school and college-age, carefully carry 60-foot boats over their heads and, with military-like precision, place them in the water. One group stands out: Crew 24W. The W signifies a women-only crew; the number assigned by the club. Their average age is 67. The crew has eight rowers and one coxswain.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
The Cleveland Botanical Garden has a lineup of special events throughout the summer for “Between Water and Stone: Celebrating 50 Years of Our Japanese Garden.” Discover the timeless harmony of nature and design. Explore quiet spaces, delicate bonsai, calming activities, and stories that reveal the deeper meaning behind each stone and bloom.
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2 months ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
If you want a colorful and exciting introduction to birdwatching or experience the annual thrill of spring migration, head to Lake Erie’s marshes in the next few weeks. May is go time for birds and the lake’s shoreline is a lively resting place for millions of birds making their trek north from their winter homes in the Caribbean, South and Central America.
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2 months ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
At a recent doctor’s appointment, my provider asked me about how much alcohol I drink. Honestly, it depends. My husband and I host patio cocktail parties in the summer. We hit a winery now and then. I’m a big fan of holiday mimosas. No big deal; I can take it or leave it. But as a 65-year-old with a history of cancer, the statistics were clear and worth a warning. Her advice: don’t drink at all, or limit yourself to an occasional cocktail. Margarita Mondays are going to have to be alcohol-free for me.
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2 months ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Weather in Northeast Ohio can change quickly. Below are weather and emergency alert resources for older adults and seniors in Greater Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio. If you know of additional services or places that should be added, send your suggestions to. Find more 55+ resources at our Thrive Directory.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
We got a call yesterday that my mother-in-law was back in the hospital. At 91, both she and my father-in-law struggle with complicated health issues. Her goal is to return to their apartment, but she’ll likely need additional care. She’s not sick enough for an extended hospital stay, but not healthy enough to manage on her own. It’s a familiar scenario for many of us with aging loved ones. Even with the benefit of financial stability, finding care can be complicated.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Holden Forests & Gardens will recognize reaching its 5-year goal of planting and caring for 15,000 trees in Northeast Ohio with a special People for Trees celebration Arbor Day Week (April 21-26). The celebration includes free admission days, talks with People for Trees volunteers, tours and special events. ]Celebration Week! Holden Forests & Gardens celebrates the planting and care of trees every day of the year, but especially during April when spring is in the air.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
EDITOR’S NOTEBy Marie EliumNot to brag, but among my friends, I’m known as the strong one. I dug a three-foot-deep pond in my garden and hauled toddler-sized rocks to line it. I carry 50-pound bags of chicken feed and single-handedly flip our king-size mattress twice a year. All that strength means I have an impressive Spanx collection to reshape what I prefer to call muscles (a matter of semantics during my annual physical). But by golly, I can lift and move heavy things, body mass index aside.
