Talking Information Center helps connect visually impaired to the world around them

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer  Marshfield- Founded in June 1978, the Talking Information Center (TIC) is a nonprofit reading service for those who are blind...

Shuffleboard – Not only found on ship decks

By G. Gregory Tooker, State Ambassador, MA Senior Games Tewksbury - Cheryle and John Laffey are recently retired but full of energy and anxious to...

Framingham man helps shape the next generation of local poets

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Framingham resident Alan Feldman juggled his career as an English professor at Framingham State University with his avocation as a...

The Mapparium® in Boston offers a senior discount

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Boston - It’s worth a trip to visit The Mapparium®, a three story 3D multicolored illuminated globe of the...

Stompers’ frontman Sal Baglio still amplifies his music ‘loudah’

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor East Boston/Marlborough – Music is amplified in the DNA of singer-songwriter and guitarist Sal Baglio, an East Boston native...

Fishing with Warriors’ offers unique – and fun – way to help veterans

By Matthew Dunn,  Contributing Writer Region – As the sun peaks through the horizon in Limon Provience, Costa Rica, a boat carrying three men slips...

Marlborough Trailblazers group provides outings for active seniors

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Marlborough - “The Trailblazers group is made up of seniors who work together to develop a program of activities throughout...

Shrewsbury artist shares skills with schools and theater group

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Shrewsbury – Complementing a longtime career as a visual artist of multiple media, Jackie Rezuke of Shrewsbury has volunteered...

Grafton’s ‘Banjo Joe’ is still singing, strumming after all these years

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Grafton – Retired computer software professional Joe Kuras of Grafton returned his attention in recent years to a pastime...

Northborough assistant professor guides Berklee bassists

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Northborough – Lifelong music lover Dave Buda of Northborough has worked as a professional electric bassist since his early...