Growing Bolder Community

A fundraiser benefitting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Sanford will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Joe's Crab Shack, 4659 W. 1st Street (State Road 46) in Sanford from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Patrons will be able to enjoy lunch, dinner and happy hour while supporting the Society's mission that includes raising funds for cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient...

I want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry Madhatters. When I would mention I was a member and how much fun it was, I discovered that some had never heard of it. The Red Hat Society began as a result of a...

As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is about to unfold and I couldn’t be happier about it. I’m tired of being marginalized and ignored by the thirty-something’s who think they...

Hi. I'm Marc and I'm 56. That's right. You heard me. After reaching a certain age, an admission of age can become difficult. Over the last few years, discussions of my age have been greeted with, "Really? Wow, you don't act like it." Or, "Really? Wow!" - followed by an uncomfortable moment of silence. I get these reactions because we live in an ageist society. I get these reactions because...