Dear Savvy Senior,

Wally Rugg was born in 1923 in Cabri, Saskatchewan, Canada – the third of seven children born to Clarence and Ella Mae (Humphrey) Rugg.

Dear Savvy Senior,

Feb. 24

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Dear Savvy Senior,

Harvey Kom, a long time Orofino resident is turning 90 years old on Dec. 21, and his family is hosting an open house/birthday celebration to commemorate the start of his ninth decade. The informal open house/birthday celebration will be held on his birthday, Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Orofino …

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Dear Savvy Senior,

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Dear Savvy Senior,

Ruth Brown, 80

Many insist that they have nothing special to write about, and then share amazing stories.  My interview with Julie Chenoweth was one of those interviews.

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Activity is increasing as we move toward Christmas. We have set up a “Santa Replica” above the fireplace in hopes that “Saint Nicholas soon would be there!”

Dear Savvy Senior,

It has been mentioned before how very fortunate Brookside Landing is to have so many people willing to come and share music with us. In the last few weeks we had an addition to the mix from Pullman, WA.

As the weather changes to cooler temperatures and darker skies our inside activities take on a renewed importance. We have many different events for entertainment throughout the week. We have a movie on Saturday, we have three planned shopping trips in town, we play Bunco, a variety of card …

The Big Guys are guest “stars” at Brookside Landing

Music is the key to good health! I have referenced the benefits of music before but when I pulled up some research this month I found this proclamation that music is the key to good health. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-137116/Why-listening-music-key-good-health.html

Dear Savvy Senior,

During June’s musician highlight, we covered a bit about the benefits to the residents of having music in the program. This month I want to mention the benefits to the volunteers.

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Question: Is it possible that a 91-year-old woman, a widowed great-great grandma can be included on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Netherlands?

Dear Savvy Senior,

At Brookside Landing we make every effort to have activities that add value to the lives of our residents. The goal is of course to have them active and engaged and even entertained to certain degree. Brookside Landing is well blessed to have many volunteer musicians who come and share their…

I initially met WeeYaa, pronounced like “Leah” with a “W”, at the recently formed writers’ group here in Orofino. As we went around the group introducing ourselves, I was fascinated with my brief acquaintance with WeeYaa. I hope you will be too.

Though this month’s Savvy Senior resides in Lewiston, Wendy Teed still has a strong tie with many who live here. I run across the last name of Teed fairly frequently. Most recently on the plaque librarians found which dedicated the Clearwater Memorial Public Library to area servicemen who ha…

Dear Savvy Senior,

One rarely sees James Frederick Claffey, without his four-legged companion. Buster. Downtown Buster Brown. I’ve passed by them often.

Wally Rugg, formerly of Orofino and now of Lewiston, will celebrate his 95th birthday on Saturday, March 10, 1-4 p.m., at an open house in the Clearwater Room at the Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston.

Dear Savvy Senior,