Senior Goldmine

12/10/2025

SENIOR GOLDMINE READERS:
Take the 15th Anniversary Trivia Quiz

1. What month and year was Senior Goldmine first published?
A. January 2005
B. October 2010
C. October 2015
D. April 1, 2026

2. In which county or counties was Senior Goldmine first distributed?
A. Ada County, Idaho
B. Canyon County, Idaho
C. Malheur County, Oregon
D. All of the above

3. How many copies of Senior Goldmine are printed each month?
A. Over 1,500
B. Over 3,000
C. Over 5,000
D. Over 15,000

4. The first issue of Senior Goldmine was:
A. Educational
B. Entertaining
C. Heart-warming
D. Hilarious

5. How many advertising partners were in the first issue?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Eight
D. Ten

6. How many companies currently partner in all three editions?
A. 15
B. 21
C. 32
D. 40

7. Over the years, the newsletter has grown from four pages to:
A. 6 pages
B. 8 pages
C. 10 pages
D. All of the above

8. How many community senior centers does the our team visit each month?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 30

9. How many birthdays and anniversaries have been celebrated in SG in the last 15 years?
A. Over 300
B. Over 500
C. Over 1,500
D. Over 3,000

10. How many subscribers in how many states receive SG every month?
A. Over 50 subscribers in 2 states
B. Over 100 subscribers in 12 states
C. Over 200 subscribers in 21 states
D. Over 300 subscribers in 33 states

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10/10/2025

At Senior Goldmine's 15th Anniversary Celebration, we honored these 13 companies who have partnered with us continuously to serve our senior community for 5 years or more:

09/10/2025

Treasure Valley friends - Come and join us TODAY at our Drop-in as we celebrate Senior Goldmine's 15th Anniversary. Drop by and enter to win one of many cool gift baskets, enjoy light refreshments, and every attendee gets a gold nugget! See you there!

07/10/2025

Our October issue is a special 15th Anniversary edition! We have been putting smiles on thousands of faces since October 2010. This month is no exception - you're going to love it! Go to www.seniorgoldmine.com/2025-issues to view or download this or other past issues.

30/09/2025

Treasure Valley friends - Come and join us next week at our Drop-in as we celebrate Senior Goldmine's 15th Anniversary. We will be recognizing our advertising partners and community supporters. Drop by and enter to win one of many cool gift baskets, enjoy light refreshments, and every attendee gets a gold nugget! See you there!

27/09/2025

In October, Senior Goldmine is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of our first issue! Every month since 2010 we have been putting a smile on hundreds - now thousands - of readers' faces all across the Treasure Valley of SW Idaho and Eastern Oregon. And now we have nearly 300 subscribers in 33 states around the country!

To celebrate this milestone, we are having a drop-in event on Thursday, Oct. 9th from 3:30-5:30 at Sunnyridge Senior Living in Nampa - one of our very first advertising partners. If you are in the area, drop by and celebrate with us.

We will have be honoring our Senior Goldmine partner companies, giving away some pretty cool gift baskets, and sharing light refreshments. Come and mingle with other friends of Senior Goldmine, including community leaders and many others. Browse through classic issues of Senior Goldmine and resources from our partner companies, and view a video presentation of our 15 years of interacting with our wonderful readers across the valley.

Don't miss the fun! See you soon!

27/09/2025

Life is too short - eat dessert first!

One sunny afternoon, I joined a group of friends for lunch, which included a delightful elderly man named Jim. At 85, Jim was a bit shorter, with a balding head and a love for golf. He blended seamlessly with our lively group. As the menus were handed out, my friends and I chose a variety of healthy options—salads, sandwiches, and soups.

Jim, however, surprised us all when he confidently ordered a "generous slice of homemade apple pie, warmed up, with two big scoops of vanilla ice cream." His choice seemed almost extravagant compared to our more modest selections, but he didn’t seem to mind one bit.

As our meals arrived, I found myself watching Jim with fascination. He savored every bite of his indulgent dessert, while the rest of us enjoyed our meals with a mix of curiosity and amusement.

The next time I dined out, I decided to invite Jim. I chose a light tuna sandwich, while Jim went for a rich chocolate parfait. As I chuckled at the contrast, Jim noticed and asked if he was amusing me.

“Yes, Jim,” I replied, “but you also make me wonder why you always go for such extravagant desserts while I feel the need to stick to ‘healthy’ choices.”

Jim’s eyes twinkled as he said, “I’m here to experience everything I can. Sure, I eat well and take care of my health, but life is too short to miss out on pleasures. This year, I realized I’ve never been this old before. So, I decided to enjoy all the little things I’ve been putting off.”

He continued, “There are still so many flowers to smell, trout streams to fish, fudge sundaes to savor, and golf courses to explore. I haven’t laughed at all the jokes, attended all the games, or tasted all the chips and sodas. I want to wade in the ocean, sit in a quiet country church, and enjoy peanut butter on my toast every day. I haven’t shed tears over every movie or walked in the rain enough.”

Jim’s words resonated deeply with me. “If choosing dessert over dinner means living fully,” he said with a grin, “then I’m all in. I’d rather die knowing I’ve lived to the fullest, having had that final piece of pie before my time runs out.”

Inspired by his outlook, I turned to the waitress and said, “I’ve changed my mind. I’ll have what he’s having, with extra whipped cream!”

Jim reminded me that true happiness isn’t about wealth, power, or status—it’s about cherishing relationships and finding joy in simple pleasures. And while money may talk, it’s clear that ICE CREAM SINGS!

05/08/2025

Have you ever witnessed an incident at the airport? Here’s one that had a great outcome. Check it out in this month’s issue, along with many more fun stories.

View or download this and other past issues at www.seniorgoldmine.com/2025-issues

05/08/2025

Roxie Tracy, Senior Goldmine, second from left, and Senior Goldmine partners, Darcy Sutton, Brookdale Ontario; Nate Peterson, Seniors Helping Seniors; and Karen Midlo, Ancora Health, help Vivian McKnight and family members celebrate her 100th birthday at the Weiser Senior Center on Monday, Aug. 4th.