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Vol. 3, #12 | DECEMBER 2022
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Holidays A look back on a challenging year The Steuer family was thrown a few curveballs in 2022. Page 5
Seniors
Finally some good news for retirees Social Security adjustments reflect cost-of-living increases. Page 13
INDEX Columnists Learning Center
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Triple Threat
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Social Security Recollections
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What’s new Kids Fun Page Brainteasers
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Resources Calendar Senior Centers
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ABOVE: In Forest Music area at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, more than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland.
LEFT: Adam Tinkle will project colorful video animations onto the upper floors of the Arts Center to create a large digital clock face for the Troy Glow Festival.
Lighted displays in the region and beyond spread holiday cheer
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othing seems to quite embody the holidays like the twinkling of lights against the night sky, and this year, despite the hiatus of Albany Lights in the Park, there are plenty of places to get your glow on. So bundle up and fill that thermos with some hot cocoa to catch these displays in our own backyard or just a short road trip away.
Troy This year, the Troy Glow festival will present six site-specific outdoor installations of light-based art created by regional artists. In addition, eight partner
RIGHT: Holiday Lights in the Park is a free, drivethrough event at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 10, from 6-9 p.m.
Continued on Page 3 The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec. 12 @ 7 PM
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Dec. 19 @ 7 PM
A Christmas Story
Dec. 23 @ 7 PM
The Princess and the Frog
Dec. 28 @ 1 PM presented by:
WAINSCHAF ASSOCIATES, INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTING D E S IG N BUILD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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