07.28.2018 Around the Island Richard’s almanac: Therapy dog visits the Senior Center I had a delightful time at the Senior Center last Wednesday. Director Laurie Fanelli asked me to come over to see the visiting therapy dog who was coming to...
11.04.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: The benefits of walking I just heard from Senior Center Director Laurie Fanelli that she’s considering instituting a walking program for older folk. She’s envisioning a “walk and talk” along Louis’ beach on Mondays,...
07.22.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Hot weather tips I was speaking with Senior Center Director Laurie Fanelli the other day and she urged me to remind seniors that as the weather becomes hot and humid, staying cool is...
05.08.2017 News East End healthcare pros give mixed opinions on American Health Care Act In the wake of the House of Representatives narrowly approving the American Health Care Act Thursday — replacing the Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obamacare” — local reaction from...
04.29.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: When is it time to say ‘no’ to driving? I remember how important it was for me as a teenager to get a driver’s license. I appeared at the motor vehicle bureau on my 16th birthday, birth...