Back in 1982, on NBC, a new show was born. It ran on until 1993 and had 275 episodes, which were written by James Burrows, Glen and Les Charles and remains one of the most popular series ever made. The location was supposedly a bar in Boston called Cheers , but the outside was really known as ...

Choosing to age in place is a monumental decision, and it can bring many benefits to seniors who choose to do so. According to the AARP, nearly 90% of adults over 65 wish to remain in their homes as they grow older. From being happier in the comfort of familiar surroundings to having more ...

While I was in grammar school, there was an old three part round song about all things perishing and music alone living which we sang often. It brings to my mind some very inspirational songs for which many of the members of the VFW, Post 4174 will immediately rise for and join in ...

The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres ended 2023 with several activities. On Friday, Dec. 15, we had our Christmas party at Wildcat Crossing. Dino provided a delicious spread of hot and cold subs and desserts. Janet made sure that glasses remained filled as everyone had a good time visiting and ...

I’ll bet by now, the diet that was begun on the first with all good intentions has palled, right along with watching the re reruns of Friends, saying the dialogue to Gunsmoke along with James Arness or Miss Kitty, tackling the garage mess left over from grabbing the Christmas ornaments off ...

If any veteran is interested in learning about specific legislation or VA benefits, he or she may contact VFW’s Washington Office at vfw@vfw.org. There will be a member of VFW’s National Veterans Service staff who will respond as soon as possible. Some of the items up for supported ...

Next week starts the New Year, and there will be many changes coming up all over the area. Some will be welcomed, some not so much. It seems the only thing we can ever be certain about is that nothing ever really stays the same. With that in mind, we need to get ready to brace ourselves and ...

I’m sure that by now, most of the shopping is done, the tree is decorated, many of the gifts were already mailed last week, and many of the presents staying here are waiting to get the finishing touches on them before they go in their place under the tree. In some homes, stockings are hung ...

Back in November of 1863, then President, Abraham Lincoln, made a very profound speech at the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was dedicating this ground to those who had fought and perished there. He was also reminding the country that those same dedicated persons gave their all ...

This Saturday, Dec. 9, will be another one for the “history” books! Here at the VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres, our military people and even some of the families will convene to engage in the yearly contest between the Army and the Navy. For those of you not in the know, this is not a war ...