The banner hanging in the gym reflects the mood on the floor. “We don’t stop exercising because we get old,” it reads, “we get old because we stop exercising.” To the class of about 40 believers shuffling their feet and clapping their hands in the Magnarelli Community Center at McChesney Park, 2300 Grant Blvd.

Winter-weary families often find respite in hearty meals to warm and energize them. Stews, casseroles, chowders or pasta dishes, often partnered with a fresh loaf of bread, can all be as soothing and satisfying as relaxing in a cozy chair near the fireplace.

It’s no secret that kids won’t eat food that doesn’t taste good, so parents are often faced with the daunting challenge of sneaking nutritious nibbles past finicky taste buds.

When it comes time to entertain early-arriving guests on the morning of the Pinstripe Bowl or to feed the family on New Year’s Day, holiday celebrations may have worn us out a bit.

Mexican food lovers generally feel a little lost in November when local favorite Boom Boom Mex Mex closes for the season. Thats when owners Tom and Lupe Bryan migrate to Mexico for a winter of well-deserved rest.