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Skahan The Legacy Continues

J. Michael Skahan, M.S., D.D.S. Perodontics & General Dentistry

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This was taken last Thanksgiving of me and my Mom, Carol Pitzer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faith & Volunteer Opportunities 5 . . . . . . . . Local Senior Centers 5 . . . . . . . . OACAC 9 . . . . . . . . Oxford Outreach 19. . . . . . . .The Pursuit 7 . . . . . . . . .Stained Glass Theatre

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Travel

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Food for Thought

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Cross Word Puzzle

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Medical & Personal Assistance 3 . . . . . . . . Adult Tender Care 15 . . . . . . . Barnett-Davis Dental Group 15 . . . . . . . Citizens Memorial Hospital back page. . Cox 14 . . . . . . . Family Pharmacy 2. . . . . . . . Omega Health Care 2 . . . . . . . . Phoenix Home Care 3 . . . . . . . . Dr. Skahan D.D.S. 17 . . . . . . . Visiting Angels

Arts & Leisure

5 . . . . . . . . “The Scoop” - community calendar 16 . . . . . . . Owens Photography 10 . . . . . . . Send Out Cards 6 . . . . . . . . Springfield Little Theatre 7 . . . . . . . . Stained Glass Theatre

Products and Gifts

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Expos & Events

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All about HOMES

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Happy

Mother’s Day!!

In the year 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as a national holiday in honor of mothers. In 2012, almost 100 years later it is one of the most broadly observed holiday in America and several other countries too.

As I reflect on my childhood, my sweet mom has always been my best friend. She has been there for the laughter and the tears, the ups and downs and always the one that I turn to when I want to celebrate or vent. What makes her the best mom in the world? That is easy...

She is mine!! The totally amazing thing is that I’m adopted. That makes her even more special to me. I am the person I am today because I watched her as I grew up. She is a precious example of stability, has a spirit of friendliness, values the importance of family and showers others with unconditional love.

We lost my husband’s dear Mom a few years ago to Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Although I didn’t have long enough with her, I received the amazing gift as I watched her in awe as grace overflowed from her until the very end.

My wish for Mother’s Day this year is that I will have at least a fraction of the influence on my kid’s and grandkid’s lives that the Moms in my life have had on me. I have been truly blessed! I pray that the legacy that I will one day leave is a family that passes on a passionate love for Jesus, a desire for the things of God, and unconditional love for their families.

Please go to www.SeniorsScoop. com/ozarks and share stories and pictures about your mom or what your hopes as a mother are. We may post them on our website!

Blessings, Sheila We appreciate your interest and encourage your comments and suggestions.

Please address all correspondence to: Seniors’ Scoop of the Ozarks, 4831 S. Elizabeth Avenue, Springfield, MO 65810 or call Sheila Boutwell at 417-350-0749. Email: sheila@ seniorsscoop.com.

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We will take donated items during center hours, please no furniture or clothing. If you have questions please call 417-736-9898.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY AFTERNOONS

A taste of what the Downtown Arts District has to offer every day. Let Springfield’s downtown galleries be your entre to the heart of the city, where art, music and theatre meet dining, shopping, nightclubbing and fun for all ages.

THURSDAY

Stained Glass Theatre

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All seniors are welcome to a Senior Luncheon, a fellowship event featurng a free meal, music, games and prizes.

May 4, 6pm - 10pm First Friday Art Walk Downtown Springfield

May 12, 8am - 2pm Garage Sale

May 17, Begins with Chapel at 11:15am Victory Mission 3rd Thursday Senior Luncheon Ministry Center Chapel 1715 N. Boonville Avenue

Strafford Senior Center 201 West Bumgarner

April 19 - May 19, evenings 7:30pm matinees 2:30pm

Unto the Least of These The story of George Mueller

What happens when a man depends solely on God for his financial support? In this amazing true story, you will discover how a man of faith went to God daily for his needs and the miraculous ways in which God met those needs. George Mueller depended on God alone to support more than ten thousand orphans!

Call for tickets: (417)581-9192.

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 organizations 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.

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James and I were able to meet so many of our readers and future traveling buddies at the Southwest MO Area Office on Aging Health and Wellness Expo in April. We were not at all surprised that you are such nice people! Now we are even more excited for our first trip! We are hosting a trip called Trains and Canyons of the Southwest. We will fly to and from Springfield, travel by luxury motor coach, we will enjoy the excitement of riding on two trains with an option of an open air experience, tour on a trolley and witness the hundreds and hundreds of hot air balloons for the night glow and the morning Getaways launch at the Albequrque Balloon Fiesta! This is an & exciting trip that won’t require Worldwide Tours a great deal of walking.

We will be hosting several trips each year, some within our own country and some to explore other countries and cultures! We will also do some weekend getaways to enjoy our wonderful local sights.

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Spring is here; the sun is shinning, the birds are singing and flowers are blooming. Now is a great time to think about spring cleaning.

• Would you like some order in your attic?

• How would you feel if you could finally get your car in the garage?

At Natural Senior Transitions, we can help you get organized.

From attics to garages and basements to toy rooms, Jennifer and Linda bring fresh ideas to help organize the chaos you may be experiencing.

Organizing tip: Host a clothing exchange with your friends, your closet gets a makeover and you get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in years!

40% of household chores are eliminated when your home is organized.

Stress less, relax more with Natural Senior Transitions.

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Simplify

Jesus, who is the Gosple, said all the commandments and laws hinge on two: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul and then Love your neighbor as yourself.

Is it possible that we have made the work and rules of the church so complicated that we have lost the essence of what Jesus intended?

Transform

Jesus, who is the Gosple, when He was eating dinner with tax collectors and sinners, said that those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do, and this is who He came for.

The reality is that we are all sick and need his healing. Is it possible that the church has become so polished on the outside that we have begun thinking of ourselves as not needing any further treatment?

Engage

Jesus, who is the Gosple, said to a woman at the well who he should not of even been talking to, that He was living water and that a drink from Him would cause you never to thirst again.

Is it possible that the church has forgotton the rules of engagement?

Instead of taking the living water to where it is needed most, are we saying,“clean up and come in here where we are for a drink”?

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JUNE 2 rain or shine After the walk/run, enjoy:

refreshments courtesy of Subway awards presented by Ned Reynolds C.A.R.E. Mobile tours inflatables for kids Louie, Springfield Cardinals Pet Therapy of the Ozarks interactive booths and games.

Register at any CoxHealth Fitness Center location or coxhealth.com/medmile.

Mile – 7 a.m.

5K – 7:45 a.m.

For everyone: children to senior adults, serious runners to casual walkers.

Medals will be awarded to males and females in each age division for first and second place.

Or join us for Mile Madness, a fun, non-competitive walk/run.

Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals C.A.R.E. Mobile.

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