April 29, 2026 | By The Active Age
Vedrana Barbir’s trips to Croatia follow a tasty theme. “When we go back home, all we do is eat,” she said. There’s time for family and friends, of course, but it’s easy to see why food plays such a prominent role. For one thing, Barbir worked as a chef in Croatia and still has friends […]
| By The Active Age
The Active Age won several awards in the 2026 Kansas Press Association contest for work done last year. The Active Age 55+ Resource Guide won first place for special advertising sections. The guide, which contains information about hundreds of businesses, nonprofits and other organizations that serve seniors, is distributed throughout the year through senior centers, […]
| By Nancy Wheeler
World Heritage Sites are cultural and natural landmarks designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as among the most important for preserving around the globe. See if you can use these clues to identify 15 of the best-known ones. The answers appear on page 20. 1. What massive structure stretches thousands of […]
| By The Active Age
Rosie was riveting until the end. Real-life Rosie the Riveter Connie Palacioz died April 19 at age 101. During World War II, Palacioz worked for The Boeing Company on a production line for the B-29 Superfortress. Decades later, she helped drum up support for the restoration of the B-29 known as “Doc” that now serves […]
| By The Active Age
More than 175 members of the Wichita Area P.E.O. attended its annual Spring Social last month. In addition to awarding scholarships to nine high school and college students, the group recognized nine members who’ve been members for 50 years: Penny Moss, Mary Ruth Byerley, Barbara McClellan, Jane Spurrier, Celinda Graham, Sarah Hastings, Susan Holmgren, Emily […]
| By Starla Criser
Seniors on the Go holds its monthly organizational meeting at Linwood Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Highlighted events are ones that SOTG members have expressed special interest in attending. SENIOR DAYS/COFFEE CONNECTIONS May 4 Mo 9 am – Coffee Connection: Amphibians and @ Sedgwick County Zoo – Free […]
| By Diana Morton
The American Theatre Guild, Broadway in Wichita, Century II, Clue, Live on Stage! Murder, blackmail and humor are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Based on the 1985 movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. May 15-17. Call for times and tickets, […]
| By The Active Age
Memorial and Celebration announcements can be emailed, sent by regular mail or delivered by hand. The email address is tammara@ theactiveage.com, and we are located at 125 S. West St., Suite 105, Wichita, KS, 67213. Information should be submitted on or before the 15th of the month preceding publication. The Active Age is published on […]
March 30, 2026 | By Joe Stumpe
PARK CITY — If there’s such a thing as senior center envy, the new one here is likely to induce it. The $5.7 million, 13,000-square-feet Park City Senior Center opened in late February at 1811 Stuart Dr., near the intersection of 61st and Hydraulic. It’s about three times larger than the city’s previous senior center, […]
| By Joe Stumpe
Twirling a long, curved sword in each hand, Grace Wu-Monnat spins and traces a swift figure eight in the air with the blades. A safe distance away, Pat McCoy tries to follow along with his own pair of broadswords. “They kind of travel together,” Wu-Monnat tells McCoy, a retired physician who is her student, adding […]
| By The Active Age
World War II center seeks stories EL DORADO — The World War II History Center has a couple of projects underway in preparation for the United States’ 250th birthday. The center is accepting stories of Kansas World War II veterans and volunteers from the battle and home fronts. They will be used to create a […]
| By Joe Norris
CALDWELL — One morning in 1885, Wichita Eagle subscribers may have choked on their coffee when they read news of a nearby cowtown: “As we go to press, hell is again in session in Caldwell.” The statement was deadly accurate. Between 1879 and 1885, the small town of Caldwell had the highest murder rate in […]
| By Karlene Karst
When you’re under the weather, your body craves rest, hydration and most importantly, comfort. During these vulnerable moments, food becomes more than just nourishment; it transforms into care, warmth and healing. Here are my favorite comforting foods to turn to when illness strikes. Start with easy-to-digest foods Oatmeal is one of my top picks. It’s warm, […]
| By Ted Ayres
“1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — and How It Shattered a Nation,” by Andrew Ross Sorkin (Viking, 2025, 592 pages, $35.00) My father was in his tenth year when Oct. 29, 1929 — Black Tuesday — set in motion the Great Depression. My mother had turned six two years before. While their […]
| By Nancy Wheeler
Each of the answers to these questions contains the letters “l-a-n-d.” The answers appear on page 21. 1. What is the name of the new TV series about roughnecks and wildcat billionaires that stars Billy Bob Thornton? 2. What is the name of the area in the Netherlands that has become synonymous with tulips and […]
| By Joe Stumpe
Journalists are great givers of advice. It’s a fairly regular part of the job that we pore through a report or interview an expert on some topic — say health or finances or gardening — then crank out an article that we hope readers will find useful. In March’s issue, for instance, I wrote an […]
| By Jim Miller
Where to Get Help with Medicare Decisions Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors Understanding the Social Security Breakeven Age How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an Estate The Silent Warning: Understanding Prediabetes Where to Get Help with Medicare Decisions Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use […]
| By Diana Morton
The American Theatre Guild, Broadway in Wichita. The Music Man. Tony Award-winning musical follows fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City. April 24-26. Call for times, 316-755-7328 Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. My Big Bad Rad 80’s Wedding by Ryan Schafer and Molly Tully, followed by a new musical […]
| By Starla Criser
Seniors on the Go continues to attract new members who know how important it is to stay active as we grow older. The group is designed to bring people together to attend events they might not want to attend alone, and also to support senior centers, museums and other organizations and places that make our […]
| By Family Features
A thief who wants to gain access to your home may do so by any means possible, including breaking windows or kicking in doors. However, those methods are loud and may attract attention. Instead, thieves will look to find the easiest house to enter. Consider these small changes you can make to deter thieves from […]
| By Suzanne Perez KMUW
Micala Gingrich-Gaylord traveled to Japan about two years ago and immediately noticed something different about the way that country treats its older generation. “In the entire community of Tokyo, which is massive, you could see it everywhere,” Gingrich-Gaylord said. “This reverence for elders, and support.” As CEO and president of ComfortCare Homes in Wichita, Gingrich-Gaylord returned home […]
| By Eric Thomas Kansas Reflector
Libby is an app that for many Kansans brings their public libraries’ books and audiobooks to their phones. Since September when I installed Libby on my phone, I have blazed through audiobooks at a pace that would have cost me a small fortune if I purchased each title. All that was required? My public library […]
| By Tammy Allen
VALLEY CENTER — Ande Armstrong speaks softly to the frail red mare as she slips a halter over her head, slowly walking her to a trailer. The emaciated horse’s spine and hipbones jut out sharply as she hesitates, then, with Armstrong’s encouragement, steps in for a ride to the vet. The horse — Dolly — […]
February 25, 2026 | By Beth Bower
Alb. Chasuble. Stole. Dalmatic. Amice. Even devout Catholics may not recognize these terms for the vestments, or outer garments, worn by Catholic priests. But Liz Ann Tolberd has become an expert in them thanks to a request she received from her son, Father Jon Tolberd. Prior to graduating from seminary, he asked his mother if […]
| By Joe Stumpe
Four friends who regularly play pickleball together say they’ve come up with some common-sense guidelines to avoid injury. “No diving!” joked Steve Schaack. “Don’t take the game too seriously,” added Jim Walters. Nevertheless, one of the men, Brian Hoffman, noted that he had skinned his knees a couple of times playing the sport. As pickleball […]