Explore interesting topics and articles featuring resident stories, community events and interesting facts in the vibrant East Side of Milwaukee. Go ahead, explore.


Social Media Mania

While older adults were not the earliest users of social media, the population has certainly jumped on the proverbial band wagon and adopted it in recent years in a significant way. The definition of social media is surprisingly simple. According to this story from History Cooperative, social media is: “the different forms of online communication used by people …

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Springtime in Milwaukee

It may feel risky to talk about spring in Milwaukee (two words: April snow). So, we’ve learned to approach spring with cautious optimism, but April typically means spring is on the way. Here are a few exciting experiences in the Milwaukee Eastside neighborhood, to celebrate the spring season. If you haven’t explored the 3rd Street …

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Tai Chi: A Healthy Habit

We all know how beneficial regular exercise and movement are, especially for seniors. Tai chi is a safe, yet powerful choice because, unlike many other exercise programs, tai chi involves slow, deliberate movements. In Chinese, tai chi refers to ‘supreme ultimate’ representing the principles of yin and yang.  The practice combines stillness and motion. According …

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Live Like Betty

In typical 2021 fashion, the last day of the year brought sad news: actress/activist/all-around great gal, Betty White died of natural causes in her Los Angeles home. Betty would have turned 100 just 18 days later on January 17, 2022, and in honor of her incredible career and inspiring life, let’s make a resolution: to …

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Give Back, It’s Good for You

The holiday season is upon us. Are you overwhelmed? Do the words “I’m busy” feel like an understatement? Or are the holidays a tough time because you’re away from family? Feeling grateful and giving back are great strategies to manage all the feelings this time of year can bring.

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