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You may have seen the signs around the neighborhood: Mattress Fundraiser @ Lincoln High School. Performing Arts at Lincoln (PAL) is conducting its third annual mattress sale fundraiser this Sunday, March 30th, from 10 am to 5 pm in the Lincoln High School gym, entrance on Woodlawn Avenue near N 44th Street. If you are in the market for a new mattress, come check out what they have to offer! The PAL organization supports all music and dramatic art programs at…

Navigating all the volunteer opportunities available, not just for seniors! When I made the decision to retire after being part of my community as a small business owner for almost 20 years, I will be honest: it was not easy. I think the 2020 national shutdown and the Covid pandemic pushed my decision and direction. I had not planned to move across the country, give up everything, and start over again at 66 years old. What those couple of years living…

This Sunday, Wallingford United Methodist Church (WUMC) will sponsor a staged reading of Holocaust stories, entitled Surviving Survival. All are welcome to attend. Two short stories by Polish-Canadian Yiddish writer Chava Rosenfarb will be performed by Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre, weaving together music, song, and dance. Evocative and unsettling, the stories explore the intricacies of memory, guilt, and the delicate balancing act of moving through pain to achieve stability. Chava Rosenfarb was a survivor of the Lodz ghetto, as well…

Get swept away to Italy and help the 6th grade students at St. Benedict School attend environmental camp. On Sunday, March 30, students will be serving Tutta Bella fare, including lasagna, Caesar salad, and flatbread. Meal reservations at the Italian-themed cafe(teria) are available from 11:00am – 7:00pm and include gluten-free options. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available for an additional cost at the event. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $15.00 for seniors or children. Proceeds go towards environmental camp for the 6th grade…