The Brain Gym Grand Opening

By Cammy Dennis As we grow older, cognitive changes are often subtle. These age-related changes are typically gradual and result from shifts in routines, reduced activity, or avoidance of daily tasks that have become burdensome. Often, cognitive abilities are imagined as a simple graph: rising as we grow and learn, stabilizing through adulthood, and then […]

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Food & Clothing Drive

By Lauren Grice Colen Built Cares is proud to launch a July food and clothing drive, a community-wide effort supporting Interfaith Emergency Services’ (IES) free clothing boutique and Food 4 Kids program. This seasonal initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to uplifting others in need and strengthening the spirit of service across all Colen Built communities. […]

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It’s Party Time at the Patriotic Celebration

By Dave DeAngelis Wow, time flies.  It seems like just 249 years ago when there were rumblings about a Declaration of Independence.  And here we already are, 250 years later, celebrating that day when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776.  Time to celebrate!  This year’s Patriotic Celebration is on Saturday, July […]

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New Water-Walking Resistance Pool 

By Dave DeAngelis With the grand opening of The Summit on Wednesday, April 15, came the introduction of the new water-walking resistance pool located next to the spacious main pool.  Resistance water-walking is an accommodating way to incorporate an exercise program into one’s healthy lifestyle routine.  It is a low-impact exercise that enhances fitness by walking against […]

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These Archers Will Make You Quiver

By Paul DiSclafaniPhyllis Shaw and Patty Hoppe are residents who have formed a unique dynamic duo. They might not fight crime or wear utility belts, but they do have quivers filled with arrows and compete in national archery tournaments. Although both are products of the Archery Club, they came from very different places with very […]

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Tis’ the Season. Are You Ready?

By Ray CechHUR-RI-CANE – This name for ferocious storms comes from the indigenous people throughout the Caribbean islands. Over the years, it was spelled and pronounced in at least a half dozen ways. Then the British got it right sometime in the 17th century. And now, we too, pronounce it in the King’s English – hurricane. It’s […]

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A Special Memorial Day Celebration

By Phil Panzera This year’s Memorial Day ceremonies will be distinctive, recognizing the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding. Please note that the main ceremony starts at a different time. Each year, the Veterans Club hosts two remembrance ceremonies. In honor of our country’s extraordinary milestone, Master the Possibilities has also advertised these ceremonies and […]

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Boots & Beats

By Dave DeAngelis So, what does a widely recognized handler of champion dogs of multiple breeds do after meeting her love at a church dance on Valentine’s Day? Why, marry him, and teach him how to show dogs, of course! And what would be the next logical step for them as a team? Well, given […]

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A Gym to Train Your Brain

By Cammy DennisMove over treadmills and dumbbells, a new kind of fitness destination is emerging, and it’s designed to strengthen your mind. A growing trend in wellness and active aging is the rise of cognitive training. Launching this year at the Recreation Center is a brain gym! This immersive space is designed to help residents […]

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