Aging in Action UWS . . . . . . . . Upper West Side Focustag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-18790672011-02-16T12:22:07-05:00. . . Age-in-Place in the Ideal 55+ community, New York's Upper West Side. . . . . TypePadUpperWestSideFocushttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationRemember the 1960's ?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c014e5f42707d970c2011-02-16T12:22:07-05:002011-02-16T12:22:07-05:00HarrietPLEASE don't get caught up in that old one-liner, "If you remember the 60's, then you really didn't have any fun." Most of us remember something of the 60's, if only in a smoke-filled haze of music. Here's an upcoming...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/9WH6ArREg0g" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2011/02/remember-the-1960s-.htmlSunday, January 16: Reading of "Inheritance" by the Red Harlem Readerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0147e153a0bc970b2011-01-06T13:07:12-05:002011-01-06T13:07:12-05:00Upper West Side Focus AdminOn Sunday, January 16 at 4 p.m., there will be a free reading of "Inheritance," by Yolanda K. Wilkinson. The story "follows an ever-changing family that identified as Colored, then Black. and now African American through 60 years of secrets,...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/Eui1DeZx7Jo" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/learn-something-new-in-2011.htmlSubway Countdown Clockstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0147e11da064970b2010-12-29T14:06:16-05:002010-12-29T14:06:16-05:00HarrietWe all got a gift from the MTA this year. Countdown clocks (formally known as annunciators) have now been installed in most subway stations on the Broadway line (#1, #2, #3 trains). Remember when we used to call it the...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/zUWiUWCqWSU" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/subway-countdown-clocks.htmlWednesday night caroling on church stepstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0148c6f26981970c2010-12-21T15:51:16-05:002010-12-21T15:51:16-05:00HarrietFor Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas, Grandpas, and Kids of All Ages! Join your West Side neighbors for the 8th Annual "Singing on the Steps," Christmas carols and Treats at the First Church of Christ, Scientist*. Wednesday, December 22nd at 8:45PM Central...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/716VGWrwZI4" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/wednesday-night-caroling-on-church-steps.htmlFree Guitar Concerts at Folk Art Museumtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0148c6c97f62970c2010-12-15T21:01:40-05:002010-12-15T21:01:40-05:00HarrietEVERY WEDNESDAY 2-3 PM ..Jazz Guitarist Bill Wurtzel plays at the American Folk Art Museum Lincoln Square branch.. Columbus Ave at 66th St. Enjoy live music and be home before dark on these winter afternoons.<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/2I9fY52Uwn0" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/free-guitar-concerts-at-folk-art-museum.htmlTech Gifts for the Older Generationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0148c669efe7970c2010-12-04T14:41:55-05:002010-12-04T14:41:55-05:00HarrietAre you yourself are the "older generation?" Or are you a baby boomer with elderly friends/relatives trying to determine which tech to master and what to leave to the kids? Either way, you will get value from checking out Laurie...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/VDiRm2FInpI" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/tech-gifts-for-the-older-generation.htmlFree or Almost Free Holiday Music on the UWStag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0147e04a8fe8970b2010-12-01T10:53:54-05:002010-12-01T10:53:54-05:00HarrietThanks to NY Historical Society for highlighting these dates. Friday, December 3 Sinners and Saints: Three Masterpieces of American Opera Conversations on Opera with Joseph Colaneri, Artistic Director, The Mannes Opera 7:30pm Cost: Free Location: Mannes College Concert Hall, 150...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/FfJMB9wl4F0" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/12/free-or-almost-free-holiday-music-on-the-uws.htmlJane Weston Wilson -- A Remembrancetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0147e03149b2970b2010-11-27T10:18:06-05:002010-11-27T10:18:06-05:00HarrietJane Weston Wilson, witty and knowledgeable food columnist, passed away peacefully just before Thanksgiving. She was in her early 80's. Jane, a lifelong enthusiast for good eating, was a former caterer and magazine editor ((Vegetarian Times). She was the author...<div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpperWestSideFocus/~4/B0gW7L3h9B0" height="1" width="1"/>http://upperwestsidefocus.typepad.com/upper_west_side_focus/2010/11/jane-weston-wilson-a-remembrance.htmlLincoln Square BID's Winter's Eve, 11/29tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fbf4dd8970c0133f64f9926970b2010-11-22T10:56:23-05:002010-11-22T10:56:23-05:00HarrietThe long range weather forcast looks good. Plan your Monday evening to visit Winter's Eve. FREE entertainment all the way from 59th St. to 68th St. along Broadway, top names in jazz and classical music. Tree lighting at 5:30 on...<div class="feedflare">
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