By Dave Dana “The second week in October is the best!” my mother always said. Actually, beginning about two weeks earlier in Vermont and New Hampshire, the trees in New England begin to change. The days shorten, the temperatures cool, the sunlight softens, and October comes into bloom. The thick, green hillside covers of maple,… Read More »
By JoAnn Mullen The time of year when we stop not exercising outdoors and start not exercising indoors. A season for big decisions like whether or not it’s too late for spring cleaning. That time of year when if it got dark any earlier we wouldn’t have to get up at all. When we gain… Read More »
By Sharon Wood Betty Crocker and Julia Child made everything for their meals from scratch, including homemade breads. They were fortunate enough to have gelatin available: plain gelatin with no flavors at all. Julia did not even have a microwave oven until nearly the end of her career. She was quoted as having said that… Read More »
By the LCG Observer Don’t have a fit! Get fit! And who doesn’t love being able to still fit into those expensive slacks you love? LCG makes sure we all have enough choices, instruction and assistance to become appropriately “fit” for our age group. Early risers can get into the groove with Tai Chi, Balance… Read More »
Do you know why demons and ghouls hang out together? Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend. What was the witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling. Why does an elevator make ghosts happy? Because it lifts the spirits.
By JoAnn Mullen Ask yourself: can you do anything better today than you did when you were 40 or 50? The answer to this query should encourage you to take the next Smart Driver Course being offered at LCG. Life changes us physically and mentally. We take medications now that we didn’t before. These facts… Read More »
Contributed By Susan Besser Want to increase strength, build endurance and increase flexibility, in a cool and relaxing atmosphere? Then come join Aqua Fit in the indoor pool. Because class is held in the indoor pool, no need to slather on sunscreen. Cathy plays popular music to keep us moving. If you find you have… Read More »
If you have had to stop driving for any reason, not to worry. At La Costa Glen, the Transportation Department will take you shopping in buses and to see your doctors in comfortable cars five days a week 8-4pm. The Activities Department will squire you around campus in trams every day and evening and take… Read More »
By Dan LeMay In the middle of explaining a concept, I stopped speaking abruptly. “I’m drawing a blank,” I apologized, “I’ll be back in a minute.”
By Patty Paulsen One of the most popular attractions at LCG’s Annual 4th of July Extravaganza is Dave, a local caricature artist, who’s been a participant of our annual party for the past ten years. Though self-trained, he is brilliant at creating the essence of each subject quickly. He fulfilled a bucket list wish recently… Read More »