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Memoir Lane

My Sneakers Go Upscale  

Anonymous • Nov 18, 2025

“I originally signed up for the class because I wanted to write my obituary, but I found I have much more to say and share. I now feel more comfortable writing, and I have met some interesting people. I still haven’t gotten around to writing my obituary.” — Class Member...

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  • Open Doors

    Meet William Freeman

    My wife passed away last June after battling cancer. It was a tough time for both of us, and her absence is felt every day....

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Feb 08, 2024

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  • Decluttering

    Decluttering, Ho! Strategies for Creating a...

    Are you surrounded by sentimental keepsakes, items that might come in handy someday, and a hodgepodge of papers and gadgets you don’t know what to...

    Kellan Peck • Jan 26, 2024

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  • Perspective

    Guía compasiva en tiempos desafiantes

    Muchas generaciones, en varias partes del mundo, hemos evidenciado conflictos y guerras a través de la historia. Han sido años de muchos de nosotros dedicados...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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  • Perspective

    Compassionate Guide in Challenging Times

    For many generations across the world, conflicts and wars have been evident throughout history. Many of us have dedicated years to the pursuit and construction...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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  • Open Doors

    Meet Alla

    “My name is Alla Gadze, and I frequently visit the Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC). After living in West Africa for thirty years, I settled...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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  • Open Doors

    Meet Marge & John

    In the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, resides a couple whose journey is as captivating as it is inspiring. Meet Marge and John D’amico, a...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Dec 28, 2023

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  • Perspective

    Adaptive Fashion: Embracing Inclusivity

    Fashion has long been a means of self-expression, but for older adults and individuals with disabilities, accessing stylish clothing that accommodates their unique needs has...

    Krista McGoldrick • Dec 11, 2023

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  • Perspective

    Exploring the World from Home: Virtual...

    In a world that keeps moving faster each day, our desire to explore new horizons and savor the world’s wonders never truly fades. However, the...

    Krista McGoldrick • Nov 08, 2023

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