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I lie to anyone younger than I am when congratulating them on the exciting youth they enjoyed because the truth, the secret I keep silent about, is that for anyone growing up in the 60’s life was incomparably more interesting than it is now. We had music, art and political/spiritual detonations not seen before or since. […]

Bay seniors whose loyalty to the UC Bears does not fade with time and discouraging seasons are invited to the annual Spring scrimmage this Saturday at 11am in Memorial Stadium. Check out next Fall’s talent and interact with digital games, pick up a poster. It’s all free. Part of the over 400 lectures, demonstrations, tours […]

Bay seniors interested in introducing their grandkids to the splendors of the UC Berkeley campus might want to meet on the steps of Sproul Hall this Saturday, October 17 at 10 am for 90 minutes of Bear Hunt Bingo. Cards with pictures of the various bear sculptures around UC will handed out and the kids […]

Bay seniors who want to support Berkeley’s efforts to bolster its cultural credentials might consider checking out the Book Fest there this weekend. All day long Saturday and Sunday there are dozens of lectures and discussions on everything from Nordic noir to Michael Chabon’s marriage. I’m particularly curious about film critic David Thomson on acting, literateuse Wendy […]

Bay seniors who have slowed down enough to appreciate finely detailed, timelessly elegant, time-consuming artistry are advised to visit the new exhibit at the Lace Museum in Sunnyvale from now until June 20. “Lacy Beginnings “ displays historic embroidered christening gowns and bonnets dating back to 1840. If you are not sated you have until […]

Bay seniors with nostalgic taste buds will be happy to hear that the new Stateside Bakery on Telegraph in Berkeley is re-creating the addictively sweet snacks of your youth only this time with wholesome 21st century ingredients. Oreos made with Valrhona chocolate are intensely richer than the originals ($3.75). Hostess and Little Debbie treats have […]

Bay seniors curious to investigate Chinese culture but find ping pong a little too uptempo, might well want to consider taking up the noisy game that was wildly popular with our grandparents 75 years ago – Mah Jongg. Legend claims Confucius himself created it around 500 BC. The 144 tiles are made of bakelite or […]

Bay seniors don’t have to be reminded that today is the 100th anniversary of the publication of  the first volume of “Remembrance of Things Past”.  Tonight (Thursday) one of Berkeley’s rare (in the sense of last few remaining) bookshops, Mrs. Dalloway’s hosts an anniversary event  from 7-10 at St.John’s Church. The evening includes bi-lingual readings, […]