There was a chill in the air at the Eagle’s Trace Poetry group. “Winter” was the reigning theme as members came together to share their original poetry, and images of falling snowflakes, icicles dripping from the rooftops, and blankets of snow conjured up a bygone era for three Yankees in the group.

Twilight Wish Foundation thanks seniors one at a time

Personal dreams and wishes can come in all shapes and sizes. But from the most simple to the most exotic, one nonprofit charity is trying to fulfill them all.

Property taxes, maintenance fees, property insurance … Adding up the costs of owning a home can equal a big headache. Factor in the uncertainty of a tumultuous real estate market, and you’ve got worries that could keep you from enjoying retirement.

About 200 Eagle’s Trace residents and staff clad in faux construction hats let out a big cheer when Executive Director Kevin Knopf threw the first shovel of dirt on the community’s newest construction venture: Renaissance Gardens.