Blended yarns expand options in modern textiles
Nancy Thomas explains how synthetic fibers and blends broaden knitting choices from acrylics to rayon and nylon. The piece highlights acrylic wool blends for durability, cotton blends for resilience, and speculates on price effects, with a detailed Lion Brand afghan pattern and ordering steps.
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Lion Brand
Lion Brand Yarn Co
W. 15Th St
New York
N.Y
Salisee eye Classes at Village Center and Senior Programs
Elyria area announces senior and youth programs across venues. Cleveland Philharmonic concert at Oberlin College features Joshua Bell in violin recital. Academy for Senior Studies lists diverse courses with dates, prices, and locations. Jenkis senior center hosts blood pressure checks and bingo. Oberlin Seniors offer line dancing and walking groups. Westlake and Kendal at Oberlin present fitness, water exercise, and law talks. Details include times, addresses, and contact numbers for registration.
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Joshua Bell
Finney Chapel
Oberlin
Gershwin
Richard Glazier
Elyria United Methodist Village
Academy For
Lorain County Community
Neighborton House Music
New Russia Township Hall
Sun Room
E. College St
New Russia Township
Obedin Senior Center
Russia Township
Buttamut Ridge Road
Conta Doanne
Chuck
Cbartin
Westlake Senior Center
Center Ridge Road
Westlake
Testing Older Drivers Faces Policy Debates and Risks
A long running debate on age based driving tests. Researchers in Salisbury seek a pilot assessment for 65 to 95 year olds amid budget concerns and opposition from groups like AARP. Some states require physician approval or more frequent renewals while Florida allows 18 year gaps for seniors with clean records.
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Salisbury
Staplin
AARP
District of Columbia
Florida
Community seeks easier travel for elderly via volunteer drivers
Katherine Freund leads a Portland Maine nonprofit that uses volunteers and paid drivers to transport 500 seniors to doctors, hair appointments, nursing homes and groceries. A national collaboration funds two year grants to similar efforts in cities from Atlanta to Rochester to boost mobility as a public good.
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Katherine Freund
Portland
Maine
Freund
Atlanta
Rochester
Minn
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
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