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Long life is a team sport Leisure & Travel Whale watching in Baja | Summer at the Chautauqua Institute | Portugal’s castles 16
Arts & Style Toby’s The Wizard of Oz puts a new spin on the classic tale | Birdwatching | Advice on dating widowers | Best online classes 20 Pickleball players at Western Regional Park find friendship on the court. Try a new sport, join a club or just call a friend. Studies say social connections help us live longer. See story on page 22.
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