Life & Culture

Sunday, February 25, 2024

The Man Cave on… Male Friendships

There’s a loneliness epidemic, especially among men; here’s why male friendships are different – and important.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Joseph C. Randall, 78, Protests in Paint

Chicago-based artist Joseph C. Randall, 78, is fluent in mixed media arts; his work often prioritizes Black and African subjects and history.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Let’s Drum up Some Fun!

Drum up some fun -and some fitness – with a drum circle that combines music and wellness.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Play February: Strength and Stability

From health tracking apps to the name of your favorite Morning Stretch instructor, test your crossword puzzle skills with this month’s Strength and Stability themed monthly crossword puzzle.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Gospel of Stacey L. Holman

Award-winning Harlem-based filmmaker Stacey L. Holman talks about her craft and her newest documentary about Gospel music.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Senior Planet Talks to…Action Star, June Squibb, 94

At 94 years old, June Squibb likes to joke that she’s the oldest action star in Hollywood, thanks to her latest role.

Sunday, January 28, 2024

The Man Cave on… Car Technology

Senior Planet’s new monthly column “The Man Cave” will explore lifestyle and tech topics from a man’s point of view. This month: car tech vs. the open road.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Get Social – and Get Quilting

Quilting is, after many years, being recognized as an art form – and as an asset to physical, mental, and social health.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Senior Planet talks to…Annette Bening

Annette Bening, 65, talks about life, aging and her portrayal of long distance swimmer Diana Nyad.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Play January: Lifelong Learning

Kick off the year with a commitment to lifelong learning, starting with this month’s Lifelong Learning themed monthly crossword puzzle.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Senior Planet talks to…Rob Reiner

Senior Planet talks about murder and movies with Rob Reiner, actor and director of films like Stand By Me and son of Hollywood royalty.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Dish the Web: Holiday Cookies!

Gingerugelach, Apple Crumblets and Rumprints – three totally original web-inspired treats for your holiday baking pleasure.

Monday, December 25, 2023

SoundCloud: Neil Gaiman Reads “A Christmas Carol”

Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman followed Dickens’ own notes during this holiday reading. It’s just one of several memorable audio events you can hear on SoundCloud.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

¡Debería estar bailando!

¿Por qué cada vez más personas mayores descubren (o redescubren) la danza? Esta divertida fuente de expresión creativa tiene algunos beneficios sorprendentes.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

You Should Be Dancing!

Why are more and more older people discovering – or rediscovering –  dance? This fun source of creative expression has some surprising benefits.