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Health, Wellness & Safety Expo for Families, Caregivers and Seniors 55 + See page 7

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ALL NEW Retirement Living See page 16

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“The Scoop”

For even more things to do and see in the Ozarks, check out our extensive Community Calendar at www.SeniorsScoop.com/ozarks

THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY AFTERNOONS

March 1 - March 31, evenings 7:30pm matinees 2:30pm Stained Glass Theatre

When the Night is Falling

In the midst of all chaos and changing times, God orchestrates an unexpected love story. A widow and a widower, each feeling that romantic love is a thing lost to them forever, find that God has other plans. He uses these two unlikely people to uncover a mysterious plot to bring about a cataclysmic disaster in the very heartland of America. This surprising story of love, courage, and intrigue will captivate your heart and mind and give you hope, When the Night Is Falling.

Come support the all volunteer cast and crew. Tickets only Adults...........................$9.00 Children(2-12)..............$5.00 Groups (15 or more)......$7.00 Call for information or tickets: (417)581-9192.

THURS, FRI & SAT NIGHTS SAT. & SUN. AFTERNOONS

March 1 - March 11, evenings 7:30pm matinees 2:30pm Springfield Little Theatre

Guys & Dolls, jr.

2012 Book by Abe Burrows.

Lyrics and music by Frank Loesser. Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters

by Damon Runyon. Come with us to New York City and meet all the Broadway gamblers on Times Square and the dolls who entertain them at the Hot Box Cabaret. Gambler Nathan Detroit runs “the oldest established permanent floating crap game” in town. He bets that gambler Sky Masterson can’t persuade Sarah Brown of Save-A-Soul Mission to go with him on a date to Havana.

And the story unfolds……… To purchase tickets, please call the box office at 417.869.1334 Ticket Prices: * $11.00 Adult, Senior (62+)/Student/Military * $9.00 Children (ages 14 and under)

THURSDAY

March 14 - April 12, 2012 Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the MSU campus.

The Seventeenth Annual Senior Art Exhibition

This is a juried, fine arts exhibition organized by the Gerontology Program of MSU and is co-sponsored by the National Art Shop, by Studio 55, a fine arts group for individuals 55 and older, and by Missouri State Dining Services. All visual artists are 60 or older.

THURSDAY

March 22

Titanic Museum Attraction, Branson

Exclusive Visit from Molly Brown’s Great-Granddaughter

Margaret Tobin Brown’s greatgranddaughter, Helen Bensinger McKinney, will visit the museum to dedicate its new Molly Tobin Brown Gallery. Come meet McKinney and hear the real story of the “Unsinkable Molly Brown.”

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Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Your First Call for Answers 417-862-0762 / 800-497-0822

LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS Clever Older Adults Center 311 S. Clarke Ave. Clever, MO (417) 743-2437 Nixa Senior Center 404 S. Main Street Nixa, MO (417) 725-2322

South Side Senior Center 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO (417) 890-1313

Branson Senior Center 201 Compton Drive, Branson, MO (417) 335-4801

Strafford Senior Center 201 W. Bumgarner, Strafford, MO (417) 736-9898

Forsyth Senior Friendship Center 13879 Highway 160 North, Forsyth, MO (417) 546-6100

Ozark Senior Center 727 N. 9th Street Ozark, MO (417) 581-2538

Half Century Club 102 W. Tilden Humansville, MO (417) 754-8303

Rogersville Area Senior Center 101 N. Mill Street, Rogersville, MO (417) 753-7800

Ash Grove Sunshine Center 310 Perryman Ash Grove MO (417) 751-3826

Polk County Senior Center 1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar, MO (417) 326-5570

Older American Senior Center 228 N. Crittenden Marshfield, MO (417) 859-3555

Stone County Senior Center 217 N. Main, Crane, MO (417) 723-8110

Seymour Senior Center 205 Commercial, Seymour, MO (417) 935-2211

Kimberling Area Sr Center 63 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City MO (417) 739-5242

Ava Senior Center 109 N.E. Second Ava, MO (417) 683-5712

Republic Friendship Center 210 E. Hines Republic, MO (417) 732-7672 Northview Leisure Center 301 E. Talmage, Springfield, MO (417) 864-8606

OACAC is looking for volunteers to operate booths!

Income eligible individuals can earn a $20 stipend.

What would you do if...

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You had to decide between paying your mortgage or feeding your children?

You lost your job and had no savings to pay your bills?

You needed assistance to pay your rent?

You lost your car and had no transportation to get to work?

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is pleased to partner with community organizaitons to offer the Poverty Simulation, an innovative project that enables participants to experience what it might be like to live on a limited income.

For information about times and locations please call Meghan Visser (417)873-3372.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45AM

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Presentation March 24 @ 9:30am Cartridge World

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FREE tasting party with your friends!

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No setup charge for Atlas Security’s PERS

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$50 off deductible or toward the repair of your vehicle

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2 FREE tickets to 15 past 55 Grand Finale event

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Join us for Worship Sunday Mornings at 10:45

meeting at New Covenant Academy

(Theme party ideas available)

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Remington’s in Springfield

Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!

Everything you need for warm weather!

Wed-Thurs 9am-8pm & Fri 9am-6pm Shop and get fabulous deals on all you need for your family!

Sat 9am-3pm * HALF PRICE DAY! Sell your items and make money! Earn up to 70% on items sold!

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Volunteer at the sale and you shop before the public!

The Nation’s leading children’s & maternity consignment sales event!™

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Text “jbfkids” to 90210 for info.

Details online! Or call 417.693.8696

clothing, bikes, strollers, toys, books, and more!

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