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Poll Results: Walking Rules!
April 25, 2024 -- We expected that walking would be your favorite physical activity - but not by the margin this margin. Almost half (47%) of people taking our poll chose walking for how they like to stay active. After that it was a toss-up, with swimming, pickleball, biking, and golf the most popular other choices. Only 3% said they…...
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Westfield is a small city of 41,000 in western Massachusetts near Springfield and north of Hartford, CT. This is a pretty agricultural area on the edge of the Connecticut River Valley that is quite hilly, thanks to the Metacomet Ridge. There are some nice parks in town, as well as Westfield State University. The parks are: Amelia Park Ice Rink…...
Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a population of 143,148 (2020 Census). Located in the Phoenix-Metro area, the Sonoran-desert town is surrounded by mountain park lands. The area became popular with retirees when Sun City Grand opened a resort style community, and now has over 9,000 homes. There are several other 55+ communities located here. Surprise also…...
Torrance is a city of about 150,000 in southern California, located just north of Long Beach and south of Los Angeles. It is near the ocean and the 6th largest city in Los Angeles County. picture of Torrance Beach courtesy of Wikipedia and Lars0001 (public domain)....
Bossier City, located on Louisiana’s Other Side, is a progressive community in northwest Lousiana with big city amenities and small town charm. The population is over 62,000 and growing. Friendly people and diverse offerings add to its allure. The Red River continues to be a thriving center from which most commerce occurs. Situated on the Red River is the Louisiana…...