
AARP kicked off its Life@50+ lifestyle event and expo in Boston with a humorous and touching appearance by actors Kirk Douglas, 90, and his son, Michael, 62. The stars talked about their relationship, their lives and their work, both before and after Kirk Douglas had a stroke several years ago. About half of the 26000 AARP members and their families who have registered for the event are from Massachusetts and 40 percent are younger than 60. South Shore residents Thursday participated in a forum on caregiving, and a Quincy woman is performing in the Silver Stars evening cabaret Friday. AARP auditioned more than 70 acts by Massachusetts members who are non-professional entertainers and selected 19 of the acts to perform as Silver Stars. Anita Milano, 71, of Quincy was chosen to perform Friday night with We Three, a singing trio consisting of Milano, Mary LePage of Weston and and Marilyn Bozzuto of North Reading. They grew up in Somerville and have been singing together for 56 years. ''We are thrilled to be chosen, and we will do a medley of 1940s tunes,'' Milano said. The public is welcome but people must be AARP members to attend any of more than 70 sessions. After a Friday morning workout with LL Cool J, fitness guru Richard Simmons will be on hand Saturday. Tips on how to look your best will come from makeup artist Bobbi Brown. Suggestions on style - and mother-daughter relationships - will come from Joan and Melissa Rivers. Comedian Bob Newhart will praise ''life and <b>...</b>
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