Boomer November 2019
It’s November, which means the holiday season has officially begun—although I remember a time when Thanksgiving heralded the official start of the holiday season. Now there are Christmas tree displays in stores in August! The pressure of the holidays can seem overwhelming and some folks feel especially lonely during this time of year. Read how to overcome the holiday blues in our article “Only the Lonely” on page 26. It seems more and more of my conversations with my friends lately are focused on our parents. It’s scary to think that not only are we still taking care of our own kids, but we now have to worry about our own mom and dad who may not be able to handle their own financial affairs. What is needed is a solid plan and good advice from the pros; luckily, “Don’t Break the Bank” on page 34 offers some help. I wish I was an artist. Seriously. I have such admiration for creative people and really do wish I could paint or draw or even take a decent picture! I’m not even good at stick figures, much less creating beautiful pieces of extraordinary art out of seashells, or tempered glass! Our feature “Happy Medium” on page 41 highlights some of our community’s most creative people—some who only discovered this ability in their later years! Sadly, for me, creativity will remain elusive. But I can enjoy the fabulous work of these fine artists, and I hope you do too. Ready to travel this fall? We focus on three historic bed-and-breakfasts that should be visited—places that are proof B&B’s have come a long way and now offer more than just a bed—and a breakfast! Learn about them on page 49. Road trip! As always, we have our regular features on home design, lots on food, including fall recipes from local restaurants, some classic cocktails that take you back to the days of Old Hollywood glamour, plus where to volunteer, what to read, and more! I wish you all “fair winds and following seas” this month! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
It’s November, which means the holiday season has officially begun—although I remember a time when Thanksgiving heralded the official start of the holiday season. Now there are Christmas tree displays in stores in August! The pressure of the holidays can seem overwhelming and some folks feel especially lonely during this time of year. Read how to overcome the holiday blues in our article “Only the Lonely” on page 26.
It seems more and more of my conversations with my friends lately are focused on our parents. It’s scary to think that not only are we still taking care of our own kids, but we now have to worry about our own mom and dad who may not be able to handle their own financial affairs. What is needed is a solid plan and good advice from the pros; luckily, “Don’t Break the Bank” on page 34 offers some help.
I wish I was an artist. Seriously. I have such admiration for creative people and really do wish I could paint or draw or even take a decent picture! I’m not even good at stick figures, much less creating beautiful pieces of extraordinary art out of seashells, or tempered glass! Our feature “Happy Medium” on page 41 highlights some of our community’s most creative people—some who only discovered this ability in their later years! Sadly, for me, creativity will remain elusive. But I can enjoy the fabulous work of these fine artists, and I hope you do too.
Ready to travel this fall? We focus on three historic bed-and-breakfasts that should be visited—places that are proof B&B’s have come a long way and now offer more than just a bed—and a breakfast! Learn about them on page 49. Road trip!
As always, we have our regular features on home design, lots on food, including fall recipes from local restaurants, some classic cocktails that take you back to the days of Old Hollywood glamour, plus where to volunteer, what to read, and more!
I wish you all “fair winds and following seas” this month! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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OUTTAKES<br />
30th Anniversary Open House<br />
The Club, Placerville<br />
August 28<br />
1 2<br />
After 30 years of providing the premier<br />
day program for seniors living with<br />
dementia, Parkinson's, and other<br />
difficult health issues, El Dorado<br />
County changed the name from Senior<br />
Day Care to "The Club," to better<br />
reflect the fun-filled program. Members<br />
and loved ones gathered to celebrate<br />
the name change of an organization<br />
that promotes socialization and<br />
community involvement to those<br />
seniors in need.<br />
Photos courtesy of The Club.<br />
1. Brian Veerkamp and Rich Todd<br />
2. The El Dorado Roses with Brain Veerkamp,<br />
Rich Todd, and Don Semon<br />
3. Laurel Brent Bumb and Brian Veerkamp<br />
4. Nancy Wilson and Steve Shervey<br />
3<br />
4<br />
Sutter Creek Heritage Days<br />
Sutter Creek Visitor Center<br />
September 22<br />
Community members celebrated the<br />
rich history of the Gold Rush by riding<br />
on a real stagecoach; panning for gold;<br />
touring the historic Knight Foundry,<br />
Monteverde General Store, Sutter<br />
Creek Grammar School, and Gold Rush<br />
Cemeteries; and witnessing 1800s<br />
machinery at work.<br />
Photos courtesy of Sutter Creek Visitor Center<br />
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