The town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents to its annual Thanksgiving Senior Social.   A good time with great friends is promised for the luncheon that is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. The gathering will be held in the grand ballroom of Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, 6842 Main St., in Miami Lakes. Seating is limited and reservations are...

History     The Graham Companies developed the Gramercy Park residential community in the early 1990s. The gated neighborhood has just 72 homes.      It is bordered on the east by Northwest 82nd Avenue and Northwest 161st Terrace on the north. The southernmost street is Northwest 159th Terrace.     The neighborhood is fully developed. Most homes are built in the Mediterranean style, with red tile roofs...

Do you follow the 9 p.m. routine?The phrase refers to apolice program that reminds property owners to remove valuables from their cars and trucks, every night, and to lock vehicles up tight.Valuables can include cash, personal electronics, weapons and paperwork that could be used by someone who would want to steal your identity.Also, turn on outdoor lights and lock doors and gates to your home.As Miami-Dade Police like to say, lock it or lose...

Dylan Bencosme opened the door to a hunter green box, reached inside and found treasure: a book entitled “Wellspring of Magic.” Written by Jan Fields, it’s about six girls who open a secret door to adventure. Which is kind of what happens when Dylan opens the door to the Little Free Library in Picnic Park West. The 6-year-old has discovered books by Dr. Seuss and another about a lion in the collection that users donate...

Hip abductionThis movement targets the hip muscles (Gluteus Medius and front fibers of the Gluteus Maximus, or buttocks muscles).The exercise may beperformed with or without an exercise band.--Begin by leaning on hands and knees, feet resting on your bent toes.--Place the exercise band around your lower thighs, just above your knees.--Press your hands onto the floor and pull your bellybutton toward your spine to contract the deep adominal...