Cover Stories

By Lynette M Loomis   Great gift giving is an art. We often assume that an older adult “already has

Sure, you’re eager to retire, but here’s what to expect and how to prepare for it By Rudri Patel  

A Christmas favor for a friend changes lives — on two continents By John Addyman   He was just doing

Gates resident regrowing her business after completing cancer treatments By Mike Costanza   It all started with a suitcase. On

Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus has been performing for 50 years By Mike Costanza   Weldon Brinson decided back in

Schutt’s Apple Mill, now operated by the fourth generation, brings all the fall staples — and much more By Mike

By Anne Voelckers Palumbo   It’s been a little over two years now since a distracted driver hit me while

Daniel Conant gives voice and presence back to old radios By John Addyman   On a summer Saturday two years

By Mike Costanza   1 — Bite into the Season What could be better than biting into a fresh-picked apple

Start slow and gradually start challenging yourself, say experts By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   You know the phrase: use it

By Mike Costanza   Music Festivals Fairport Music Festival — Aug. 22-23 If you love music, good food and beverages