Vicarious Tempo
By Rachel Werner | Photo credit: Joan Marcus Brought to the stage by an all-female creative team, the hit Broadway musical “Waitress” begins its first…
Keeping ‘the Whole Brain’ Healthy
Opportunities for continuing education abound in the Madison area— and even a bit farther afield. And, for seniors, some of these educational offerings are free or at a lower cost. So dive in and keep your mind aflight!
A Fierce Feminine POV
Madison Gas and Electric’s GENRE2030 new marketing campaign casts local female trailblazers as the protagonists in three cinematographic shorts.
What To Do After Calling It Quits
By Samantha Georgson Change is never easy, and ending a career is no exception. Retirement Life Coach Mary Helen Conroy argues that instead of…
Feast of The Field
Three years ago, Troy Community Gardens, the only CSA fully grown and operated within Madison city limits, decided to launch one more service for its members and its northeast neighborhood—wood-fired pizzas.
Making an Impact: Ruth Robarts
At their 2018 Community Volunteer Awards, the United Way recognized Ruth Robarts with a Distinguished Service award. Robarts, 71, has volunteered for the past eight years with the Literacy Network, teaching classes in English and citizenship.
Making an Impact: Annie Weatherby-Flowers
It’s hard to know where to begin in describing the impact Annie Weatherby-Flowers, 59, has had on the Madison community.
Making an Impact: Mary Fulton
Mary Fulton, 69, was brought up with the value of standing up for justice. One might even say social justice work is in her blood.
Fine Wines
Micca Hutchins has a thing for good wine—especially wine from Southern France, made by family vintners with generations of experience.
An Eye for the Finer Things
Elegance and artful functionality define Susan Colby’s approach to life and her clothing design business, Avedon & Colby International Outfitters, her latest venture after a lifetime of design industry work for top-tier brands.
From Sedentary to A Spring in Her Step
The serene smile on Ellen Millar’s face as she teaches her Easy Yoga Plus class gives her away. She really loves leading the group of mostly seniors in yoga.
Giving History a Narrative
Patricia Sutton took an early retirement from teaching but found another way to continue influencing and inspiring young kids—through her writing.
Sassy Locks in the Later Years
Being 50+ doesn’t mean one’s sense of style has to fade. Be Inspired Salon lead stylist Jes Marvin encourages women to not let age hold them back from dramatically altering their hair.
Bowl of Life: Kurobuta Tonkotsu Ramen
Ramen, a Japanese culinary staple, is a decadent American dining experience at Strings Ramen.
Future Farmers of Wisconsin
Homestead Wisconsin is a farm-based infusion of Brit McCoy’s passions: landscape design, floral arrangement and cows.
Off The Beaten Path In Baraboo
By Megan Roessler | Photos Courtesy Josh Meyer Baraboo has an eclectic charm and a wealth of character. With scenic views and outdoor adventure,…
Fly Like A Bird
One BRAVA writer explores the newest yoga trend, acroyoga, at a workshop at The Studio.
