Rising Property Taxes Examined
Story by Linda Agee
Property taxes in Oklahoma have been rising steadily each year, making homeownership more difficult for many.
During an Oklahoma House study last...
Oklahoma Veteran News Magazine Receives Highest Recognition
story by Darl Devault, contributing editor
For the statewide free Oklahoma Veterans News Magazine to receive a Senate Citation of Recognition after just one year...
VillagesOKC Joins YMCA for Healthy Aging Open House
By Eddie Roach
VillagesOKC will join the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and other community partners for a Healthy Aging Open House on Wednesday, May...
Are the 5Gs Wasted Money or an Elixir for a Long...
Story by Richard Stephens, Jr., staff writer
Do you use the “five Gs” (5Gs) - ginkgo biloba, green tea, ginseng, ginger and garlic - at...
SAVVY SENIOR
Dear Savvy Senior.
I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but...
OMRF awarded $3.5 million to study ovarian aging
As women hit their mid-30s, ovaries begin to experience chronic, low-level inflammation. Although it’s too faint to be felt, this inflammation foreshadows the end...
GYPSY TWANG to Present Concert at Round Barn
Tulsa singer-songwriters Gypsy Twang will present a special Elm Tree Concert on Sunday, May 3, from 1–3 p.m. at the Arcadia Round Barn. Guests...
Festival of the Arts Celebrates 60 Years
Story and Photo by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
The city’s biggest outdoor cultural event, the 60th Annual Festival of the Arts, happening April 23–26 in...
Senior Follies Fundraising Gains Momentum
Story by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Follies production of annual Ziegfeld-style variety shows by and for seniors gained momentum during its...
Cain, Cain and Janik, PLLC, Estate Planners for Life
Cain, Cain and Janik, PLLC, Estate Planners for LifeTM in Norman, helps Oklahoma families protect what matters most. Founded by three graduates of the...
Hesitant to Travel Solo? Check out Road Scholar
Solo travel has been on the rise in recent years. New research shows that 50% of Americans have traveled solo and nearly a third...
When Scammers Call, Seniors Pay the Price
by Oklahoma Department of Securities
Imagine you’re a senior living in a quiet retirement community. One day you receive a phone call that sounds exactly...
New Listings for National Register of Historic Places
The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following...
AARP Drive-Thru Shredding Events
AARP Oklahoma is partnering with community organizations across the state to host five free drive-thru shredding events in April and May to help Oklahomans...
Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors
What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional...
Car Show Returns to Arcadia
Car enthusiasts, families, and travelers along historic Route 66 are invited to attend the Third Annual Classic Cars A-Round the Barn Car Show on...
Cleveland County OHCE Craft Show
The Cleveland County OHCE Craft Show will take place May 8–9, 2026, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman, Oklahoma. Sponsored by Cleveland County...
President Thomas Jefferson Answers Many Questions
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Over two evenings in early March, a predominantly senior audience gathered at the Oklahoma History Center to...
Mulready Says Get Ready
How We’ve Helped Oklahomans Save Money and Strengthen Their Homes
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
As I look back over the past seven years in...
Centennial Year Events
You want to drive it – here’s where to go - to see events in Oklahoma towns through July, 2026.
By Richard Stephens, staff writer
For...
Planning for Life: Family takes care of families
By Bobby Anderson
Main Street. Kitchen table. A cup of coffee. Someone you can trust.
Those are the hallmarks of Cain, Cain and Janik, PLLC, Estate...
Care Plus Home Care Providing Services to Keep Seniors, Veterans Home
by Van Mitchell, staff writer
Care Plus Home Care services of Oklahoma City was established in 1993 by local businesswoman Nancy Brewer and her daughter...
Senior Follies Coming in June
Story by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Follies will dazzle audiences on June 6-7 at UCO Mitchell Hall Theatre in Edmond, located...
From Trails to Truck Stops
By Richard Stephens, staff writer
Western emigration across America changed dramatically over time – the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s exhibit explains how.
During Route...
VillagesOKC names Tessa Martin board president
Tessa Martin, director of conference services at Metro Technology Centers’ Springlake Campus, is the new board president for VillagesOKC, a membership organization offering services...
Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Dear Savvy Senior
My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are...
Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame Inductees
The Oklahoma Historical Society will induct Donald L. Fixico, David W. Levy (posthumous), Linda D. Wilson and Timothy A. Zwink into the Oklahoma Historians...