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Remember those who fought for our freedom
President James A. Garfield is quoted as having said, “For love of country they accepted death.” Of course, he was speaking about the men and women — now more than one million — who have lost their lives in service to this country since its …Read More
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Tips from the Pro can help golf game
Does your golf game need some serious work? Do you hope to shine on the course this season? As frustrating as golf can be, one thing is certain. If you keep making the same mistakes, all you’re doing is ingraining bad habits. Let a pro …Read More
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Summer camps keep kids active
As the school year draws to a close, parents are faced with how to keep the kids entertained and active during summer. Highland Parks offers a summer day camp that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, June 4 through Aug. 10. Organizers at …Read More
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Inevitably, women become just like mom
I bet this happens to most women sometime in their lives. You know what I mean. It’s that epiphany when you either look in the mirror or catch yourself saying or doing something, and it dawns on you — I’m becoming just like my mother! …
Free mini-golf for moms at Cedar Creek
For most moms, the gift of spending time with family members on Mother’s Day is the greatest of all. Miniature golf at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake, is something moms, dads and kids will enjoy. Best of all? Moms …
Schererville Parks off to see ‘the Wizard’
Some stories come and go. Others become classics, born to enchant generations of children and adults. “The Wizard of Oz” is one of those tales. It debuted in theaters in 1939 and never seems to get old. Schererville Parks and Recreation is organizing a trip …
Gardening is a work in progress
Really, wasn’t it hard during that stretch of unseasonably warm weather in March not to get out in the back garden and plant something? My garden-loving neighbor and I took a trip to the local home and garden center around that time and I have …
Cars, cycles meet arts, crafts
I grew up in a time when drive-in root beer stands and outdoor theaters were in vogue. One of the things I admired was how teens used these venues as stages for showing off their shiny cars, polished to perfection. Unfortunately, drive-ins have faded with …
Reasons why our pets should appreciate us
I was going to center this column on Animal Appreciation Week, coming up April 16. We love our pets and want to make them happy. For some, it’s often to the point of obsession. However, the other night, as I moved my book and coffee …
Kick’n with the Kids teaches soccer basics
One of the great things about soccer is, it’s never too early to teach children the basic skills needed for a sport that an be played well into adulthood. Dyer Parks is offering a Kick’n with the Kids class for ages 3-6 (accompanied by a …
Dogs can have their day, too
To loosely borrow from a popular song, “Dogs just want to have fun.” Although necessary, consider how hard it must be to be tethered to the end of a leash when every fiber of your being wants to run free, jump and wrestle with other …
Reminiscing about favorite Easter traditions
One of my best Easter memories also evokes strong and fond thoughts of my mother. Each year mom would carefully assemble Easter baskets for my sister and me. Being young, I could always count on a couple of toys — maybe a set of jacks …
Take your pick from Easter traditions
Call it a rite of spring, but Easter and its traditions have been a perennial favorite of kids, big and small, for generations. Many of our parks offer activities that promise a good time and fun for all, especially in light of our unseasonably warm …
Bittersweet memories of loved ones
St. Patrick’s Day is always a bittersweet time for me as it invokes many memories of my father. My dad was a Michael but everyone called him Bud. To my knowledge, there is nary a drop of Irish blood running through our veins but St. …
Celebrate spring at Tulip Time Festival
With the approach of spring and the promise of warm, sunny days comes a longing to shake off the cover of winter and get out and about. Look no further than your local parks. † This is a sure sign of spring. Merrillville Parks is …
Programs keep kids active, inspire creativity
Listen to the news, and it’s obvious that children sorely need more physical activity. Participation in sports is one way to fill that need, and most schools offer several, by seasons, from which to choose. However, recent studies have shown that children also benefit from …
Spiritual exploration takes many paths
Spirituality is one of those tricky things that can take many forms. Some people draw on their religion as the source that feeds and nourishes their spirituality. Others will strongly proclaim that, while they are not religious, they are spiritual. Even those with little or …
South Holland Parks again offers aqua jogger
We all know how beneficial exercise is, regardless of age. But, for some, that becomes problematic because of health, joint or mobility problems. One of the great equalizers when it comes to exercise is water and its buoyancy. South Holland Parks has scheduled a new …
Some books worth checking out
With the unseasonably mild winter weather, this one almost slipped by me. Traditionally, I write a column right after Christmas filled with book suggestions from our neighbors as we settle in for a long, cold two or three months. The ice, cold and snow have …
Gibson Woods to offer six-week Birding 101
Winter has been kind to our feathered friends. While visiting at my sister’s last week, I noticed the bird feeders directly outside her living-room window were packed with tiny finches. I hope they have a sense that spring is growing closer. If you’re an armchair …
