As the 4th of July festivities wind down and we settle into our summer activities, it may seem like the 250th anniversary of our country is over; but in fact, the semi quincentennial lasts for a range of years. This year, we celebrated the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but the military action of the Revolutionary War began in 1775. Our area will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the turning point Battles of Saratoga in 2027, and many other Revolutionary events continued into the 1780s, which means the party continues for the next few years!

Discover the health benefits of volunteering as you age. Not only can it make you feel younger, it can also help block the aging process and increase both mental and physical health. Volunteering is associated with lowered chronic inflammation, lowered hypertension, reduced stress, and increased cognitive function and ability to perform daily functions. Meet Ed and Francine Rodger, a Coburg Village couple from Clifton Park, who made volunteering a way of life.

There’s something about that late spring air that makes us want to get out and do things! Fortunately, we don’t have to travel far for some fun. There’s plenty happening right here in the Clifton Park area to keep us entertained all summer long. Here is just a sampling.