Letter from Jim & Polly Renckens Is ‘Perfect Village’ Pricing Out Seniors? Now getting into our ninth decade of life, we find there are concerns that weren’t there in our eighth decade. The latest concern is downsizing. Even though we older folks want to stay in our present home forever, the reality is that the constant upkeep, inside and out, becomes very difficult. So now is the time, and many others feel this way too, to move forward to the…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Seniors Walking Club WALKING CLUB – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun walk on Mondays & Fridays with friends old and new and listen to music of the 70s. Free for members, non-members aged 50+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 547-2800, ext. 109 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com BLOOD DRIVE – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Richfield Springs High School, 93 E. Main St., Richfield Springs. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
CCS juniors and seniors stage “Puffs” this weekend Cooperstown Central School presents the junior/senior play “Puffs” this weekend – a ‘clever and inventive play that never goes more than a minute without a laugh,’ says Nerdist. The show presents “a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children.” Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Artistic Discovery Exhibit Opens EXHIBIT OPENING – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate the opening of 2 exhibits ‘An Artistic Discovery,’ a collective display by Otsego County High School art students, and ‘Outta This World,’ and imaginative collaborative art project from the students of Milford. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com…
Rejoining The World By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A decade ago, Kent Turner was working in the kitchen at Oneonta’s B-Side Ballroom, the popular nightspot, when he noticed a vivacious woman and her girlfriends were becoming regulars. “We starting talking,” said Kent, and one thing led to another. “She had a heart of gold.” Kent and Jackie fell in love. Soon, the couple was attending Oneonta’s Community Gospel Church. For seven happy years, “she was really helpful in…
LETTER from CAROLE LaCHANCE Rotary Helps Fight Social Isolation To the Editor: Social isolation among seniors is a reality that has become an even greater concern since the onset of COVID-19. To minimize its effects on our older population, Cooperstown Senior Community Center, CSCC, took full advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures summer and early autumn provided. Seniors, living in and outside of Cooperstown, have been gathering 1 – 3 p.m. Thursdays since the end of July on the…
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Class of ’17 Enjoys Prom In Foothills Atrium Thanks to an anonymous donation, the OHS Class of 2017 were able to enjoy their senior prom in the Atrium of Foothills, where they enjoyed dinner, dancing, daiquiris and a candy bar before heading to the after-prom party in the High School cafeteria for a chance to win prizes at casino games and raffles. Above, the dance floor was hopping throughout the night to tunes spun by DJ Hectic. At right, Nick…