December 17 , 1999 • • • • Family Trips Family vacations are great, but Grandpa gets the tab. • • •• `Trusting' The Grandkid Beware of pitfalls when financing an education. • • • • Double The Pleasure A second or third home is an enjoyable expense. • • • • Stylish Walking. Dedicated seniors start the day at the mall. • • • • Two's Company Area cooks dish up their cooking-for-two ideas. • • • • Exercising For Life A daily fitness routine has kept these people active. • • I DO, 1 DO Couples renew wedding vows for all the right reasons. On the cover• Dr. Paul and Phyllis Schneider Photos by Krista Husa Cover design by Debbie Schultz A Brief Note: "Golden years" is a term whose meaning is chang- ing. People are living longer and healthier lives, some- Top: Robert Arkin renew wedding vows- Above: Laura Roberts, exercising, pa times retiring earlier, sometimes working longer. These pages provide a happy glimpse into different aspects of the lives of the 50+ set. Whether you're 50 or 90, the new millennium offers new oppor- tunities and challenges. The stories in this section are designed to provide some tips on how to deal with these aspects of your life. Enjoy, and make the coming years golden. Sincerely, Alan Hitsky Section Editor 12/17 1999 A3