Metro Libraries October Events
Stay Active and Engaged: Senior Programs with the Metropolitan Library System
The Metropolitan Library System offers senior citizens a range of convenient services. From audiobooks...
Savvy Senior: If You’re 65 or Older, It’s Time to Get...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? And if so, which type...
Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Actively Prioritizes Hiring Seniors To Care...
Seniors Helping Seniors® Central Oklahoma Highlights the Benefits of Employing Older
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchise with over 125 franchise partners across...
CaptionCall: Helping people feel less isolated
By Marise Boehs
With CaptionCall service and phone persons with hearing loss can read their phone conversations in big, clear text with home caption phone...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: What happened to Mrs. Tony Curtis?
By Nick Thomas
It’s been 14 years since 85-year-old screen legend Tony Curtis died at his Nevada home on Sept. 29, 2010. The much-loved actor...
VA OKC Healthcare System Housed 367 Veterans Homelessness This Year
Today, VA OKC Healthcare System (OKC HCS) announced that it housed 367 Veterans experiencing homeless in Oklahoma this fiscal year. A total of 98.8%...
Fourth Annual Second Half Expo set for National Cowboy and Western...
Story by Van Mitchel, Staff Writer
The fourth annual Second Half Expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
Longtime Resident Touts Life experiences at Villagio of Bradford Village
Story and Photo by Van Mitchel, Staff Writer
There may not be a better endorsement for Villagio of Bradford Village located at 300 Enz Drive...
Oklahoma Czech Festival Set for Oct. 5, 2024, in Yukon
The annual Oklahoma Czech Festival returns to Yukon, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 5, 2024, bringing a day full of celebration and cultural activities. The...
OLDER ADULTS ARTS FESTIVAL OCTOBER 26-27TH
Community Health Centers, in partnership with the Community Health Recreation andWellness Center and Arts Council Oklahoma City, is excited to announce the inaugural Oklahoma...
SNL: CENTENARIANS OF OK
Harvy Brown
(Right) 100 years old. Harvey Brown, a WWII veteran, was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame at 100. A retired...
Couple Brings Passion for Seniors to Second Half Expo
Loudermilks Supporting Seniors Together at the Expo
Expo: Helping Seniors Embrace Life with Education, Fun, and Community Resources.
Story by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Bob Loudermilk and...
1st Annual Wellness Expo is big success!: Healthy Living Norman event...
By Marise Boehs
INSPIRE was giving free blood pressure checks.
Cody Metscher, Clinical Liason, said INSPIRE comes monthly to HLN to give No Charge blood pressure...
Veteran Donates WWII Service Memorabilia to Fort Sill Field Artillery Museum
World War II Army Veteran, Leland D. Chandler, donated his service dress uniform, awards, decorations, military documents and artifacts to the U.S. Army Air...
Vet Chat Gives Veterans Opportunity for Networking, Fellowship, Resources
Story and Photo by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Leo Webster, a 24-year Air Force MSgt/E7 RET, knows first-hand the importance of communication when helping other...
Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security...
Long-Term Care Insurance: Is It Right for You?
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
Did you know that life expectancy in the United States for men and women increased by about 10 years...
Metro Libraries September Events
Senior Citizens’ Events at the Metropolitan Library System
Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month-a perfect time to discover everything your library card...
Raising money for Children’s Cancer Research: The Great Cycle Challenge has...
By Marise Boehs
Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood cancer. Their main focus is to support the research...
Savvy Senior: What Are the Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Peggy March’s Monster 60s Hit Still Follows Her
By Nick Thomas
With a catchy melody, simple lyrics, and an unforgettable repetitive chorus, Peggy March’s “I Will Follow Him” possessed all the ingredients to...
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Oklahoma Seniors’ Cabaret Have the...
Story and Photo by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
Did someone mention talent? There’s certainly no shortage in Oklahoma, especially among the seniors involved in the...
Tinker RAO Provides Guidance, Assistance to Veterans
Story and Photo by Van Mitchel, Staff Writer
The Military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) at Tinker Air Force Base serves as a liaison between the...
Esports Program Aims to Reduce Veteran Suicides
American Legion Lebron Post 58
Esports program, which is designed to reduce veteran suicide by providing an environment of a connection.
Suicide has no single cause...
Healthy Living Norman Celebrates 8 Months
Story and photos by Marise Boehs
The mission of Healthy Living Norman is to promote the health and well-being of adults aged 50 and older...
90-Year-Old Resident Receives Heartwarming Surprise
by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
At the age of 90, Al Postelwait is well known and a beloved resident of Tealridge Retirement
Community in Edmond, Oklahoma,...
Going on Vacation? Before You Leave, Let’s Talk About Insurance
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
Many Oklahomans are still planning to hit the road for a vacation before summer ends. Nothing can ruin your...
Metro Libraries August Events
Senior Citizens’ Events at the Metropolitan Library System
Tai Chi for Better Balance Learn Tai Chi to help reduce the risk of falling, increase balance,...
Savvy Senior: Paying for Nursing Home Care with Medicaid
Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage?
Caretaking Son
Dear Caretaking,
The...
Evelyn Rudie’s Hollywood Memories
By Nick Thomas
Her film and television career only lasted a decade, but Evelyn Rudie’s memories from the 1950s and 60s as a child actor...
Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort Adds Two Doctors to...
By Marise Boehs
Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort, a staple of Norman’s pet care since 1970, has added two more skilled professionals to...