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Contents April/May 2017 pg 4
From The Staff
pg 8
Warm Weather Hiking
pg 12
Let’s Go Ride A Bike
pg 18
Cooking with Martha
pg 20
Homebuilder Richard Plaster by Mike Henle
pg 26
Keeping Our Promise To Nevada Seniors by Rep. Jacky Rosen
pg 28
Our Commitment To Seniors by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
pg 30
Creating Special Needs Trusts
pg 32
Standing Up for Nevada Communities by Sen. Dean Heller
pg 34
San Diego On A Budget
pg 38
Ten Ways To Ruin A Car
pg 40
Global Vegas by Oscar Goodman
pg 42
Calendar of Events
pg 47
Farmers Markets
pg 48
Why People Love Dogs
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Natural Ways To Purify Your Home
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Meet Greet and Compete
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Incidental Exercise
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Expensive Mistakes When Eating Out
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May is the premiere month for hiking the trails, Tips: Put ice in your bladder, water container canyons, and peaks in Red Rock Canyon. The etc. the morning of your hike. Your water will average temperature is 88 degrees. It doesn’t stay cold and you will drink more. get any better than this. The days stretch into If it’s an up and back hike, you can cache Home Improvement & Lifestyle the night allowing hikers to tackle the longest water on the ascent and pick it up on the Simply Savers and toughest hikes. If you are limited to hiking descent and drink. on the weekends, get an early start (no later Feedback Most fruit contains lots of water. than 8:30 am) to ensure a parking spot if access to the trailhead is along the Scenic Loop Normally, you never want to wear clothing drive. made from cotton while hiking. Why? Cotton Calendar Of Events retains water. If the wind kicks up or the Hiking Tip of the Month: Calendar Of Events temperature drops when you are wet, you’ll become cold. However, if it’s hot, then cotton Warm Weather Hiking is an option. Since it retains your perspiration, it has a cooling effect. Cotton is appropriate It can get toasty in Red Rock during May. So Remembering Nevada for the long treks up and down the sandstone how do you stay hydrated and cool without mountains in Red Rock Canyon when it’s hot. a Slurpee and an air conditioner? First, drink Also, don’t wear dark colored clothing. Why? It plenty of fluids. Water and any of the sport Happy Holidays retains heat and that’s the last thing you want drinks are fine; Slurpees are not. Many when it’s hot. hikers now use Camelbaks or similar types of daypacks. They double as a daypack and a hydration system. Inside every Camelbak is a bladder that holds up to 100 ounces of water, which allows for hands free drinking via a small hose. The rule is you should drink before you become thirsty.
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Do hikes that have shade. You can’t control the sun, but you can do hikes that have a lot of shade. This will keep you significantly cooler. Tip: Kraft Mtn, West route, Oak Creek Continued on pg. 10 Not That Old And Loving It!
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Overlook, and Las Vegas Overlook aka The Muffin Boulders are hikes that have early morning shade. These hikes are in Red Rock Entertainment Canyon. Don’t forget the sunscreen and sunglasses. The sun can burn your skin in less than 30 minutes and the sun’s reflection off the white sandstone has a blinding effect. Save your skin and eyes by applying sunscreen and wearing sunglasses.
area for Pine Creek Canyon is 10.3 miles past Scenic Loop gate.
& Comments: Food This hike has various stopping points. Once in the wash there’s running water year-round and it’s less than 100 yards to the ferns.
The Hike: Pine Creek Trail descends in a southerly direction and soon turns to the west Financial toward the mouth of the canyon. Looking It’s much cooler in the morning than the toward the canyon, you see Ponderosa Pines afternoon. The hottest part of the day is towering above the desert floor. It is rare to Auto Travel around 5 pm. Red Rock Canyon opens at 6 encounter these pines below 6,000 feet. The am year round. By starting your hike in the elevation along the trail is about 4,000 feet. morning you will avoid the hottest part of the Mescalito, a small, but majestic pyramid-shaped day. mountain, splits the canyon into north and south forks. This route heads into the North Hike of the Month: Fern Canyon Fork, also known as Fern Canyon. When the Home Improvement & Lifestyle Hike: Fern Canyon — Trail and route trail passes the cement foundation of the Simply Savers Trailhead: Pine Creek — marked old Wilson homestead, you have hiked 0.8 Distance: 2 of a mile. The trail divides a little past this Feedback Elevation gain: up to 300 feet foundation. Head right a juniper tree is your Highest elevation: 4,275 feet landmark. In about 30 yards the trail divides; Time: 1.5 to 2 hours – up and back again take the right fork. The trail again 1 divides in about 40 yards. Take the right fork endarDifficult: Of Events Class: 1 which weaves through scrub oak trees. If you Calendar Of Events How easy to follow: 2 miss this fork, you will descend into the wash Children: no way too soon. Waypoints (WGS84): See Page 5 Fees: $7 per car; $30 for a yearly pass. Once the trail emerges from the trees, it Remembering Nevada National Park Pass accepted. climbs (class 1) red sandstone ledges. Just Best season: Spring and autumn after the ledges the paths start to spider web. Ascend to the highest path, which eventually Driving directions: From the Mirage on Las drops into the wash further than other paths. Happy Holidays Vegas Boulevard (the Strip) go north three The path ends at the wash. You are now in miles and turn left (west) onto Charleston. Fern Canyon. A popular rock climb named Dark Drive 16 miles on Charleston to Red Rock Shadow starts here. Canyon. Drive past the fee booth and through the Scenic Loop gate. The signed parking Route through Fern Canyon:
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Start by heading west (right) in the wash. In a few yards the route crosses the water and then heads to the south (left) wall. You’ll come to a very pretty spot with ferns. This is one of the best spots to end the hike and enjoy the beauty of the canyon. If you are lucky, you might see ducks! + I hope you find this article useful. If you are not a member of my hiking website, please take a look at everything you get. http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/become-a-vip. html Join The 52 Peak Club and take your hiking to the next level: http://www.52peakclub.com/ Branch’s bio here: http://www.hikinglasvegas. com/about.html Branch’s Facebook Hiking Group: https://www. facebook.com/groups/HikingLasVegas/
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It was hot last week. And it’s only going to get nutrients. Calendar hotter. This time of year, I turn to those trailsOf Events that are just a little cooler. Those that show The Wetlands Park was created in 1991. One Las Vegas in a slightly different light. Luckily, I of the favorite activities at the Wetlands Park is know just the trail. It’s just east of town at the bird watching. Living among the shrub, thickets, Remembering Nevada very end of Tropicana Avenue. The Wetlands Southern cattails, and marshes are 212 species Park comprises 2,900 acres of water, trails, and of water fowl, desert birds, and soaring birds. trees along the Las Vegas Wash. The purpose of Here in the ponds and streams are mallard Happy Holidays the park is to reduce the environmental impact ducks, American coots, common moorhens, of reclaimed water—waste water and storm pied-billed grebes, great blue herons, snowy water runoff—before it enters Lake Mead. The egrets, belted kingfishers, and black phoebes to wetlands plants slow the movement of reclaimed name but a few. You can also find birds common water, in the process filtering much of the to the desert like Anna’s hummingbirds, impurities and pollutants from that water before thrashers, house finches, Gambel’s quail, it enters the lake. The plants, in turn, benefit mourning doves, black-throated sparrows, from the slow-moving water by receiving vital Continued on pg. 14
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The trail is not typically crowded, making it one of the best trails for families. Additionally, when the trail starts to leave the park—at the large bridge—you can simply turn and head back to park. If you choose to continue the ride, you Calendar Of the Events Most of the trails at the Wetlands Park are will find a nice, easy trail that offers great desert meant to be enjoyed on foot. However, some views as well as views of the Wetlands Park at trails are meant for horses and at least two are a distance. Once you get on the cement trail, designed to be used by cyclists. The Wetlands you stay on the trail. The only tricky transition is Remembering Nevada Park trail is one of those. This trail starts at turning left on the long bridge, mainly because the parking lot outside the park’s visitor center, the trail looks like it goes to the right—the trail near the outside restrooms. This trail is easily does, but that part isn’t open to bikes. Happy Holidays found by the trail markers and because it is the only trail with a yellow line running down the The first part of the trail makes its way through center. This trail does not go through the park trees and plants, offering a great view of one itself, but it does hug the outskirts of the park, of the wetland’s ponds. There is a seating area allowing great views of plants, ponds, streams, near the pond, offering an ideal place to see the and animals. animals that make
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the pond home. If you’re riding with a family, be sure to take advantage of the seating area. The trail eventually makes its way to a long bridge. Turn left and follow theEntertainment trail across the bridge—the yellow stripe will disappear. Make sure to take the time to stop on the bridge and look at the wide creek running below. It is not uncommon to see great blue herons sitting on the bank, blending into the plants, waiting for just the right fish.
cutouts showing walking, cycling, or equestrian denotations, indicating the type of activity allowed on the trail. It is important to pay heed & to Food the markers and only ride the trails which allow bikes. Once you reach the end of the trail, you simply turn and head back. The is one of Vegas’ unknown gems and well worth the trip. + Paul W. Papa is the president of
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2. Add asparagus (ends trimmed), seasoned generously to taste, remaining half of sun-dried tomatoes, and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus cooked through. Remove asparagus to serving plate.
3. Add chicken back to the skillet, add pesto, stir to coat on low-medium heat until chicken is reheated, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes; mix with the pesto and the chicken. Add chicken and tomatoes to the serving plate with asparagus.
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By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com In the world of chance, homebuilder Richard Plaster of Signature Homes has ridden a wave for the past 40 years. Known as someone with an uncanny ability to read the market before his competitors, he has known when to back off during an off-year, while also knowing when to put his foot to the floor full-speed ahead for the good times.
Only problem was that the banking industry wasn’t ready for Richard Plaster, who was known to wear clogs while sporting shoulderlength hair. Without missing a beat, the independent and confident young college graduate shook off the rejection and set his sights on the homebuilding career in Southern Nevada.
Analytic, outspoken and colorful, the 70-yearold Plaster grew up in the 1960s when Vietnam was on the minds of anyone who was a teenager or a young adult. A graduate of the University of California-Berkeley (MBA, Finance and Land Economics), 1969-72; and Stanford University, 1964-69 (psychology), he wrapped up his days as a student and attempted to enter the corporate world of banking.
Never a city that frowns on new visionaries, Las Vegas welcomed Plaster like he was he was one of its own. After getting his start with Ralph Lewis of Lewis Homes, Plaster took to the desert of Southern Nevada like a miner deadset on finding a vein of gold.
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dwellings. With little money in his pocket, Plaster started a journey that would eventually lead him to a highly-recognized status in the Southern Nevada business climate.
“He’s one of the best builders Las Vegas has ever seen,” said Dennis Smith, the owner of Homebuilders Research in Southern Nevada. “When you spend time with him, you quickly get the feeling that he’s very intelligent and cerebral. He understands the value of research and data and his ability to evaluate projects is unbelievable. “No one will ever be able to call Richard typical. He is his own person.” Long-time Las Vegan Eric Horn was one of Plaster’s competitors.
Homebuilder Richard Plaster is handed the gavel from long-time friend Robert Lewis of Lewis Homes to become president of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association in 1989.
“I had a lot of respect for him,” said Horn. “He really has a smart way about him. When there were problems with the interest rates, he bought down the rates and sold a bunch of houses.”
A former carnival barker, Plaster was at home starting from the ground up; seemingly thriving on the new-found employment that has seen visionaries turn the desert into homebuilding works of art. After leaving Lewis Homes, Plaster formed Signature Homes and spearheaded an operation that resulted in the construction of some 12,000 homes throughout the valley during a timeframe that started in 1979. Two-thirds of Signature’s homes have been single-family, as Plaster adjusted to the market when necessary for multi-family Not That Old And Loving It!
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you realize how nice it is to do the same thing in Las Vegas. There is no comparison in California, as it relates to regulations. “Las Vegas is much easier. It was a fun time building in Las Vegas.
Long-time Southern Nevada homebuilder Richard Plaster, who owns dual degrees from UC-Berkeley and Stanford, celebrates his 70th birthday.
Like Plaster, Horn grew to know the stress in the homebuilding business. “Building homes is engaging,” Horn explained. “You must pay attention the whole time and you must deal with whatever comes around. Richard is very good at handling all of it. He has always had a good business and economic mind. “In the homebuilding business, you must be able to predict when the ups and downs are coming – and Richard was excellent at that. He was way over my head when it came to understanding data.” Plaster hasn’t slowed down much. “I have a piece of land that my dad left to me in California,” he said. “When you attempt to develop land in California, it’s then that
Plaster was president of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association in 1989. He is proud of the fact that it was during his tenure that wood burning fireplaces were banned to address pollution; and long-time builder Barry Becker chaired a group supporting the creation of I-215, which circle the valley.
Plaster turned down a chance to sell Signature Homes in 2006 just as the economy was soaring skyward before the Great Recession swallowed up just about everyone in 2009. In the meantime, his sons, Brian and Morgan, are now leading Signature Homes operations. Needless to say, the sons have an excellent professor to educate them about the development industry. It’s been a few years since their dad has been in a classroom, but he would be very comfortable standing behind a pulpit instructing a class about most anything, and especially economics and homebuilding. It’s not hard finding others who have deep respect for Plaster, who shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. “Sold many Signature Homes in my day,” said realtor Doug Sawyer. “Always a class act.” Continued on pg. 24
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Added Karen Colbert Harris, “He is a great builder with a great reputation.” Don Chism, whose family operated Chism Homes starting in the mid-1960s until the mid1990s, praised Plaster. “I have known Richard for 35 to 40 years,” said Chism, 66, now retired from real estate. “I have always liked and respected him. He has always been very generous with the fellow homebuilders. He’s also a very good businessman. He’s a deep thinker and probably the smartest guy in the room.
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“Richard always knew when to get in and out of the market, which is a reason why he’s one of the survivors of the homebuilding business.” Former Las Vegas Review-Journal real estate editor Carmel Hopkins said she was always impressed with Plaster. “He and his wife, Wendy, were front runners in the charitable events in Las Vegas,” Hopkins said. “If it hadn’t been for the Plasters, the Las Vegas philharmonic and the ballet and the opera society would not be where they are now. They are very giving people and always strive to do the best for Las Vegas.” Not That Old And Loving It!
A native of Guildford, Surrey, UK, Plaster is still involved in development; and has one job currently underway in Southern Nevada. The former president of the Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association, he’s also bothered about how badly the crash of the economy. “It really bothers me that 20 percent of the homeowners are still underwater,” he said, pointing to homes that were purchased for more than they’re worth now. “That’s one of the painful parts of society.” +
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that we should eliminate, such as the Cadillac what has driven me every day has been my Tax, Congress should not ignore the fact that Calendar Of Events dedication to protecting and safeguarding the the ACA has significantly improved the quality rights of Nevada families, children, and seniors. of life for many Americans, especially Nevada Growing up, I had a very close relationship with seniors. We should build on the law’s successes Remembering Nevada my grandparents that exposed me to how often and work together to ensure that more scammers targeted seniors. Americans get the health insurance and lower health care costs they need and deserve. Happy Holidays As Nevada Attorney General, I combatted elder fraud by sponsoring a bill in the Nevada Since the ACA’s first open enrollment period, Legislature that created the Senior Protection the law has strengthened Medicare by lowering Unit to provide the Attorney General’s office the costs and increasing services for thousands necessary resources to investigate senior abuse, of Nevada seniors. The ACA’s closing of the neglect, and exploitation. prescription drug doughnut hole has saved 34,000 seniors $33 million on drugs in 2015 My fight for seniors did not end in Carson City. alone, which averaged to $967 per beneficiary. I am taking this fight to Washington, and as a Additionally, the ACA has eliminated out-ofnew member of the U.S. Senate and the Senate pocket costs for 288,149 Medicare beneficiaries Special Committee on Aging, I will continue to in Nevada for preventative services like cancer be an advocate for Nevada seniors. screenings, bone-mass measurements, annual physicals, and smoking cessation. The first battle to defend seniors is protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from being Protecting seniors and their access to quality recklessly repealed. I am the first to admit that healthcare should not be a partisan issue. I Obamacare is not perfect, but simply repealing will continue to fight for Nevada seniors by this law - and taking away health care coverage protecting and improving the Affordable Care for 20 million Americans – is a nonstarter for Act. + me. While there are some provisions in the law
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Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events One of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate few weeks, I have been working with the continues to be working to make sure Nevada’s Nevada VA to protect the services provided to Ely’s Remembering communities have a strong voice in Washington veterans and ensure they do not experience to advocate on their behalf. any disruptions in their health care.
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Whether it is using my role on an important committee, introducing legislation, or calling on an agency for assistance, I believe it is my responsibility to stand up and fight for these communities so they will never be left behind.
For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a contract with the William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, NV that is expected to expire. Ely is a rural community in northeastern Nevada with a population of roughly 4,000 people. My commitment to them is the same as it is to the hundreds of veterans that receive care through the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas. As soon as I was informed about the Ely contract, I got involved to ensure no veteran would lose their access to care. Over the past
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Furthermore, at my request, the VA has committed to hosting a community meeting to hear from veterans about this potential change in access to care. Even after this meeting is over, I will continue monitoring the situation closely because I want to make sure every Nevada veteran receives the care they have earned. As a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have the privilege to advocate on behalf of Nevada’s 300,000 veterans. Veterans have served our country and fought to defend America’s freedom and values—often putting themselves in harm’s way to do so. More importantly, these are Nevada family members, friends, neighbors, and loved ones. They deserve an advocate, someone who will always stand up for them. Not That Old And Loving It!
Going forward, there is more that needs to be done to address concerns with VA care and benefits like the one in Ely. As Nevada’s senior U.S. Senator, my continued focus remains ensuring Nevadans’ voices are heard in Washington. The size of the community doesn’t matter; neither does the time it will take to solve the problem, because helping the people of Nevada is all that matters. As always, I also look forward to hearing from you on what I can do to help. To reach my Las Vegas office, please call (702) 338-6605. I will continue to listen to you and work on Nevada’s behalf. +
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San Diego is renowned for its sunshine – which comes at a price. The city has a reputation as an expensive location, but you don’t have to break the bank to have a good time in the popular Southern California destination. The fact that many of San Diego’s attractions involve mother nature help keep the potential cost of a visit within reason. There are several ways to keep your visit within a tight budget. San Diego is renowned for its sunshine – which comes at a price. The city has a reputation as an expensive location, but you don’t have to break the bank to have a good time in the popular South-ern California destination. The fact that many of San Diego’s attractions involve mother nature help keep
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the potential cost of a visit within reason. There are several ways to keep your visit within a tight budget. 1. Don’t stay in a hotel on the beach. Sure, you may want to spend a considerable amount of time on the sand, but if you are willing to stay about 10 miles inland you can save money on your hotel rate. Mission Valley is one such neighborhood with hotel options, as well as proximity to shopping and restaurants. As long as your hotel is within a few miles of I-8, it won’t take more than about 15 minutes to get to the coast with no traffic. 2. Take in the local parks. San Diego enjoys a plethora of established parkland, much of which includes bicycle and hiking trails with Not That Old And Loving It!
Balboa Park free access to the public. Balboa Park, located just north of downtown San Diego, also has gardens and museums that offer no or low admission fees. 3. Ride the trolley whenever you can. The trolley system in San Diego is not extensive, but it will get you to many popular spots, such as Old Town and downtown San Diego. Not only will a trolley ticket spare you the price of gas and any mileage costs incurred when driving a rental car, but you won’t have to pay for parking or circle for a spot in a neighborhood with which you are not familiar. 4. Eat at local restaurants. Some of the best Not That Old And Loving It!
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Happy Holidays Point Loma Lighthouse in Cabrillo National Park 5. Go to Cabrillo National Monument. There is a nominal fee ($5 as of 2011) to drive in, but the fee is assessed by car, not by individual passenger. Once in the park, you have access to perhaps the most stunning views in all of San Diego. The park overlooks downtown San Diego as well as the Pacific Ocean. You can also tour the Old Point Loma Lighthouse for free and experience a self-guided two mile walk. 6. Stay away from the major malls if you want to do a significant amount of shopping. If you are looking to buy souvenirs, clothes or other goodies while you are in town, you’re better off staying near the beach. Many small local boutiques offer clothes for a fraction of the cost you’ll see at the mall, particularly
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on Garnet Avenue. Old Town is known for T-Shirt shops, and you’ll find cheap flip-flops and bathing suits on the boardwalk of Mission Beach. Don’t be afraid to visit San Diego because you think it will cost you a fortune. If you plan ahead, you’ll find that there are many no-cost or low-cost ways to enjoy your time there. Best of all, you can enjoy the outdoors in the city nearly year-round, so if you book a vacation in the off-season – say, September – you can still get some sun and save on your hotel rate. +
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wear out faster, they also cause your engine and Cars are expensive items to purchase, often transmission to work harder than necessary. being the second-most valuable item people Even worse are tires that are worn out, with own. If you for some reason love to throw away little to no tread left and the steel belts dar Ofmoney Eventsand want to ruin your car, here are some exposed. Excessively worn tires make it so your tips to help you do just that. On the other hand, car takes a longer distance to stop, plus they Calendar Of Events if you don’t like to waste your hard-earned can suddenly blow out, resulting in complete money, do the exact opposite of the following loss of steering control. ten tips and help your car last longer.
1. Never check the fluids.
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Manufacturers all make recommendations on Cars need various fluids to run properly. If routine maintenance. If you want to ruin your you don’t want your car to last very long, you car, you’ll skip all of these recommendations Happy Holidays should never check any of the fluid levels under since they help keep everything running the hood. For example, running the oil too smoothly. low can cause serious engine wear, potentially to the point that the whole engine seizes up. 5. Ignore the dummy lights. Neglecting the coolant can lead to the engine The so-called “dummy” lights are the warning overheating, which can also cause serious lights that sometimes illuminate on your dash, damage. such as the low oil pressure warning light or the
2. Idle long and regularly.
Modern cars really don’t need to be idled very much. At the most, on a cold morning a car’s engine should be idled for one or two minutes. Beyond that, you’re not only needlessly generating more air pollution, you’re also doing damage to the engine. The same is true if you’re idling your engine for long periods of time in a drive-through or while waiting somewhere.
3. Never check the tires.
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notorious check engine light. The worst thing you can do is completely ignore any of these lights. Depending on the problem, this could result in immediate or long-term damage.
6. Drive hard all the time.
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7. Never wash or wax it.
9. Forget to use the parking brake.
8. Always take short trips.
10. Ignore warning signs of problems. If you want your car to wear out faster, ignore any strange noises, smells or smoke of any kind coming from under the hood or chassis. Drive around listening to loud music, with your windows rolled up so you’re sure you won’t notice anything. And certainly don’t take your car to a mechanic if you do happen to notice something odd. +
Washing and waxing your car isn’t just for looks. Believe it or not, cleaning up the paint job also offers considerable protection. Washing removes buildup that can eat away at the paint, the finish and even the body panels. Waxing builds up a protective layer that keeps any corroding elements at bay. By neglecting both, you help ensure a quicker death for your car.
Some people might think that driving your car for long distances is bad. The reality is that shorter distances driven on a regular basis are much harder on your engine. If you notice that the engine temperature gauge never reaches the normal level when you run errands, that’s a bad sign and will result in premature engine wear. Not That Old And Loving It!
With most cars sold today having automatic transmissions, many people think that parking brakes are completely unnecessary. The reality is, not applying the parking brake puts extra pressure on the transmission. If you park on an incline of any sort, that pressure only increases. Eventually, not using the parking brake will cause the transmission to fail.
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By Oscar B. Goodman, LVCVA Host Committee Chairman
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is tasked with promoting Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable destination for business and leisure travel. In April, our destination will have the opportunity to showcase all of the fabulous things Las Vegas has to offer during what could be the most global of any event- the World Trade Center Association General Assembly.
most efficient way to conduct business in the United States. What a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate that Las Vegas is the leading place to get business done! Last year, Southern Nevada welcomed a record-breaking 6.3 million business travelers. All of that traffic helped Las Vegas reach an all-time high for visitation with 42.9 million visitors- and we’re showing no signs of slowing down.
Did you know the Las Vegas Convention Center is a designated World Trade Center? The World Trade Center Las Vegas is a partnership between the LVCVA and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, producer of the CES®, the world’s leading innovation event. In addition to marketing and branding Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, the LVCVA operates the Las Vegas Convention Center, the nation’s only convention center designated as a World Trade Center site and one of the largest convention centers in the United States. Together, the LVCVA and CTA market Las Vegas to business travelers around the globe under the World Trade Center brand.
To further celebrate the successes of Las Vegas as a professional place to conduct business, the LVCVA has partnered with resorts across the destination to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day on April 6. To mark the occasion, the LVCVA, community officials and resort partners will host a special event at the the High Roller Observation Wheel from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is welcome to join and learn more about the exciting updates throughout our destination.
During the World Trade Center General Assembly, nearly 250 business leaders from across the world will gather to discuss the
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The Global Meetings Industry Day event comes at a perfect time as Las Vegas was recently named North America’s No. 1 Trade Show Destination by Trade Show News Network for the 23rd consecutive year. According to the ranking, Las Vegas played host to 57 of the largest 250 trade shows in the region in 2016. That’s more than the next two cities combined! Not That Old And Loving It!
Beyond business, Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World and our destination always delivers on its brand promise. In recent years, Las Vegas has also evolved to become a culinary mecca. On April 27-30, the destination celebrates the 11th annual Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Apetit’. The event is our destination’s premier culinary and wine event providing guests with one-of-akind experiences and a world-class lineup of renowned celebrity chefs, master sommeliers and cutting-edge mixologists from Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International, The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. Many experiences are already sold out but tickets are still available at vegasuncorked.com.
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Downtown 3rd Farmers Market
The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is Las Vegas’ Biggest Indoor Farmers Market, showcasing local Las Vegas farmers as well as healthy lifestyle classes, art shows, and chef’s demonstrations from famous Las Vegas chefs. The mission of the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is to be a sustainable, seasonal, healthy lifestyle Center of the City. The Downtown Las Vegas Farmers Market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas valley off of US-95 and Casino Center Drive. Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Downtown Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 89101
Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market
Downtown Summerlin hosts a weekly farmer’s market. The market carries organic, sustainably grown produce from California and Nevada family farms offering the freshest, tastiest, nutritional rich fruits and vegetables. Some of the finest Gourmet Food Artisans join the market lineup as well. Throughout the season, the market hosts cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to the ecological stewardship and farmers and artisan tasting events. Every Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Downtown Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135
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Fresh 52 Farmers & Artisan Market Remembering Nevada The market is a lively, friendly, openair market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community. Every Sunday Holidays morning Happy the market features choice vendors with organic & pesticide/ chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts, handmade modern craft, artisans & more! Sundays 8:30am-1:00pm Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Henderson, NV 89123
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Farm Fresh Produce, Cottage, Artisan and Baked Goods, Honey, Gardening Tips & Demos, Recipe Tips, Art/Crafts SHOP “FRESH” Shop “LOCAL” Market Accepts: Senior Farmer Market Vouchers, EBT (Snap), Debit and Credit Every Friday 8am-Noon Boulder City Senior Center
Holiday Nights and Lights Community Concert Series
Join us center stage as we present local community groups demonstrating the spirit of the season every Thursday night before Snow in the Square. Performances range from school choirs to holiday musicals. All performances are elementary to high school aged students from Las Vegas area schools. Town Square Las Vegas
Senior Line Dancing With Marilyn Gray First Hour is for beginners, second hour is a little more advanced Come out and join the fun! FREE Mondays 2:00pm-4:00pm Suncoast Showroom 9090 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 Tuesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Suncoast Showroom 9090 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Rampart Casino 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89145 Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Red Rock Lounge 11011 West Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
An American In Paris
An American in Paris is the new hit musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Don’t miss this stunning four-time Tony®-winning production that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014-15 season! April 11-16 $29-$127 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Not That Old And Loving It!
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Steve March-Torme Touchstones: Legacy Of Song
“Strong and true vocal chops.” – People Magazine Steve March-Tormé delivers a fresh, dynamic take on enduring songs from multiple eras. The son of Mel Tormé, Steve has developed his own captivating style that is on full display throughout a thrilling evening of music by Ray Charles, Cole Porter, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Mel Tormé and many more. Backed by his crackerjack quartet, Steve has electrified audiences in intimate jazz clubs and performing arts centers worldwide. $35 - $55 Friday, April 14 7:00 PM Saturday, April 15 7:00 PM The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
The Hope Walk
The Hope Walk is free to attend, open to all ages, and pet-friendly. We walk for the 574 Nevadans and 119,000 people nationwide waiting for a lifesaving transplant. We walk for each new name added to the waiting list every 10 minutes. We walk for the 22 people who die every day in the U.S. because they do not receive a transplant. We walk for the more than 950,000 Nevadans registered as organ donors. We walk for the donor heroes who live on through the gifts they Not That Old And Loving It!
have given to others. We walk for you. We walk for hope. Will you join us? www.nvdonor.org/hopewalk April 15 10am-1pm
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting
Thank you for your interest in the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. Monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise indicated) at Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, Henderson, Nevada. The City of Henderson is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and is dedicated to providing equal access to all citysponsored programs, services and activities for citizens with disabilities. Persons requiring special assistance or accommodation should contact Monica Rivera at (702) 2674090 or TTY: 7-1-1, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Wed Apr 19 5:30 PM City Hall 240 South Water Street Henderson, NV 89015 Contact: Monica Rivera (702) 267-4090
Lon Bronson Band “The Music Of Chicago”
Las Vegas’ favorite horn band performs the music of the most famous horn band of all time, Chicago! Many of this legendary bands’ hits, including “Beginnings”, “Questions 67 & 68”, “Make Me Smile”, & “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, will be performed by the Lon Bronson Band, featuring
Special Guest vocalist Neil Donell, who has actually performed several times now with Chicago. $15 - $35 Thursday, April 20 8:00 PM The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
Lucy Woodward
London-born and Bronx-raised, Lucy Woodward is a singer-songwriter who effortlessly crosses genres, blending elements of blues, vintage jazz, swing and Latin rhythms into songs that have earned her numerous awards and critical acclaim. $39-$59 Friday, April 21 7:00p.m. Saturday, April 22 7:00p.m. The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
The Curt Miller Quintet
The Curt Miller Quintet features well known Las Vegas musicians Charles McNeal on saxophones, Steve Flora on bass, Ryan Rose on drums, Brian Triola on keyboards, and Curt Miller on the trombone. The quintet will perform many recognizable jazz standards, and will highlight the extraordinary musicianship in Las Vegas. Each of these players performs nightly in the various showrooms on the Las Vegas strip, and each stand on their own as world class artists in their own right. April 21 12:00pm-1:00pm Lloyd D. George Courthouse 333 Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89101 April/May 2017
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Kansas Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour
With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands, known for mammoth hits including its Gold singles, “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” $33 - $99 Saturday, April 22 7:30 pm The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
Spring Artfest
Each year the art festival welcomes visitors from throughout the southwest who enjoy fine art and fine crafts created for sale by talented artisans. This year the Guild expects a record number of visitors to attend the weekend event at Boulder City’s beautiful Bicentennial Park. The guests will experience the best little outdoor fine arts show in southern Nevada, which will include something for everyone! www. bouldercityartguild.com Admission is FREE! APRIL 22-23 10am-5pm Boulder City, NV
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GREENFest:
Co-founded by the GREEN Alliance and Republic Services, this event celebrates Earth Day with nearly 150 exhibitors displaying products and offering information on clean energy, green homes and buildings, smart energy, sustainable living and more. Premier Community Sponsors: NV Energy, Bombard Electric Drive Clean Energy Procession that includes hybrids, electric vehicles, compressed natural gas, electric bikes and more: departs at 8 a.m. from Las Vegas Cyclery, 10575 Discovery Dr. with arrival at Downtown Summerlin by 9 a.m. Register to participate at GREENFestLV.com/procession Saturday, April 22 Earth Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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16th Annual Tour de Summerlin: Non-competitive cycling event runs through Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, benefitting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Southern Nevada’s longest running cycling event. 80-mile ride begins at 7 a.m.; 60-mile ride begins at 7:45 a.m.; 40mile ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Sponsors: The Howard Hughes Corporation, Summerlin Hospital, Trader Joe’s, Land Rover Jaguar Las Vegas, Whiting Turner, McGhie’s Ski Bike & Board, Team AMC, Tim Soder Physcial Therapy and Crovetti Orthopedic. To register, visit SUMMERLIN.COM or call 702-252-8077. Early registration through March 14 is $85; March 15-April 14 is $95; April 15-22 is $105. Saturday, April 22
8th Annual Summerlin Half Marathon:
13.1 mile course that begins and ends at Downtown Summerlin, includes scenic tour of several Summerlin villages on the community’s nationally recognized trail system and more Chip-timed run/walk. Top female and male finishers recognized; all participants receive medals and shirts. Benefits The College of Medicine at Roseman University in Summerlin Sponsors: The Howard Hughes Corporation, Summerlin Hospital, Land Rover Jaguar Las Vegas, Team AMC, Las Vegas Running Company. To register, visit SUMMERLIN.COM; prerace registration $80 through April 21; $100 April 22 and 23 Not That Old And Loving It!
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AIDS Walk Las Vegas
The 26th annual AIDS Walk Las Vegas will take place on Sunday, April 23 at Town Square. AIDS Walk Las Vegas is Southern Nevada’s largest event to support the fight against HIV/AIDS. Children and pets are welcome. For more information on the organization and the event, please visit www.afanlv. org. Sunday, April 23 8:00am-11:00am Town Square 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119
Glenn Williams Starring In The Stage Biography Of Tom Jones
Glenn Williams delivers an unforgettably powerful vocal performance in the stage biography of Tom Jones whose 100 million-plus record sales include “It’s Not Unusual”, “Delilah” and “She’s a Lady”. You’ll see rare photos and film clips and hear surprising stories from the Wild Welshman’s life. $25 Sunday, April 23 2:00 PM The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
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Taj Express explodes with the sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the vibrant, expressive spirit of the world of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining billions of people in India for generations. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, this dazzling international sensation takes audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and society. $29 - $99 Monday, April 24 7:30 PM The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
The Battle Of The Broadway Comedians Starring Steve Solomon & Dick Capri Comedic heavyweights Dick Capri (“Now That’s Funny! The Living Legends of Stand-up Comedy”), and Steve Solomon (“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy”) deliver nonstop laughs in this standup comedy throwdown. Following a sports-announcer opening fit for a major boxing event, the comedians face off in two rounds of hilarious stand-up to test which funnyman can win the audience. $35 - $40 April 26 - 30 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
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David Perrico - Award winning (Best of Las Vegas 2013-Review Journal) Trumpeter, Composer, and Conductor returns to Cabaret Jazz with his combined Pop Strings Orchestra & Pop Evolution Big Band”. A celebrated trumpeter, Perrico leads the 30-piece ensemble of strings, horns and rhythm section, featuring Alex Leon, Patricia Bouchebel, Johnny Rodriguez, vocalists Lily Arce, Noybel Gorgoy and Eric Sean. Comprised of the finest Las Vegas musicians who perform with Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, Donny & Marie, Terry Fator. This show will showcase classic sounds of the Cuban, Mambo, Salsa, Puerto-Rican genres by Artists including Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Michel Camilo, and Original Compositions by Perrico $20 - $40 Friday, April 28 8:00 PM The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.smithcenter.com
Grant A Gift Autism 5K Run For Hope & Fun Walk
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month on April 29 from 7 a.m. to noon during the Grant a Gift Autism 5k Autism Race for Hope & Fun Walk and support families affected with autism in Southern Nevada. Activities include an Autism resource fair, balloon artists, face painting, awards and entertainment in The Green at Town Square. All proceeds benefit the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation for Southern Nevada. Grant a Gift is a charity that helps children under 18 affected by autism and the families who care for them. Its mission is to promote early intervention and ongoing April/May 2017
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13th Annual Runnin’ for the House Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas annual 5K run and Fun Walk, pancake breakfast, expo, kids activity zones and raffle. Participants have the opportunity to tour the House while at the event and learn how their participation directly helps RMHC. For more information please call (702) 252-4663 or visit www.rmhlv.com Saturday, April 29 7am
Cadillac Through the Years
Join Findlay Cadillac and The Las Vegas Cadillac & LaSalle Club for a display of Cadillac vehicles from the past several decades. Cadillacs will be on display along Town Square Park, Town Square West and the Northwest Parking lot. Browse through vintage models, classic styles and new models. The show is free and open to the public and includes live music, Cadillac art exhibits and raffles throughout the day. Sunday, April 30 Town Square 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 46 Simply55+ April/May 2017
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showcases art from some of the region’s best artisans and features hours of live entertainment a chalk artwork competition and a children’s interactive arts district, the Imagination Station. Browse through artist boutiques that will include paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more on display and available for purchase. Complimentary parking and admission. May 13 & 14 Henderson Events Plaza & Henderson Convention Center 200 S. Water Street Free Admission
Peter Pan
Fly with NBT through a starlit London night and headlong into a magical adventure in Neverland with the Season finale of Peter Pan. First the movie, then the musical and now the ballet, this full-length production will be filled with pixie dust and all your favorite characters, from Tinkerbell to the Lost Boys to Captain Hook and his swashbuckling pirates. $29 - $139 Saturday, May 13 7:30pm Sunday, May 14 2:00pm The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 Not That Old And Loving It!
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One of the most profound reasons why people love dogs is because they provide companionship to those who are living alone. After spending a long, stressful day at work, when you come home you are immediately greeted by your dog running towards you, and kissing your face to make you feel better. A dog has the innate capacity to discern when you are sad or unhappy. This instinct makes such an animal valuable and special to a person who needs to have their mood lifted. In addition to unconditional love, bringing a dog into your home provides other benefits as well.
Benefits of Having A Dog Protection
The joys and benefits of owning a dog are limitless. Trained dogs are very good at protecting the property from intruders, who might break into your home. Having a dog
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stationed in the yard allows you to have a better peace of mind that your family and property is protected.
Conversation Starter
There are some individuals who are unable to connect, or those who might be socially awkward in public. Owning a friendly dog is a good way to break the ice, making it easier for a person to start a conversation.
Physical Disabilities
People with physical disabilities have the benefit of owning a trained dog that will help them to be more independent. Guide dogs are faithful companions for the blind or visually impaired. They help their owners cross a busy street, lead them around the house, retrieve items, or to simply warn them of imminent danger.
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dogs serve as better companions when they are properly trained. It is difficult to own an untrained pet that will become a nuisance to the neighbors, or not performing to the commands you give them. Training enables dogs to have good manners toward strangers, they have more agility, they are more enjoyable, and owners have a better time bonding with them. The reason why people love dogs so much is that they are able to reciprocate affection bestowed upon them. A trained dog is a great benefit for the owner and the dog! They depend on their owners as much as their owners depend on them. They need to be walked daily to get their regular exercise, fed,
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and to play with other dogs to increase social interaction. Dog owners have the responsibility to take care of their pets, so that they remain active and friendly. For such precious animals, there are many dogs that need to be adopted from an animal shelter. Since most people are dog lovers, these pets are constantly adopted as a new addition to the household. Another reason people love dogs is because they are able to develop an initial closeness that might be harder to express with another human being. Dogs are highly intelligent pets that are useful and trained to improve your way of life. +
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Your home is supposed to be a dependable natural methods for refuge from the hectic outside world, but what producing negative ions. if your house isn’t the safe harbor Remembering you thought Nevada Emitted into the air it was? Oftentimes the air you breathe in your when the candle is homes is more polluted than the air just outside burning, negative ions your windows. The invisible indoor toxinsHappy can Holidays have the ability to separate the allergens caught cause all sorts of health conditions, including up in all those positive ions, thus making the air respiratory disease, heart disease, in your home safer to breathe. Beeswax candles and depression. perform this important task while giving off a pleasant honey scent. The Environmental Protection Agency considers polluted indoor air to be one of the top five potential hazards to human health. With most deluxe air purifiers costing hundreds of dollars, keeping indoor air clean can be a costly proposition. Here are some cheap, natural ways to help keep the air in your home clean and healthy. The air in your home is chock full of positive ions, which play an important role in how the human body takes in oxygen. Unfortunately, positive ions also collect allergens and other pollutants and keep them suspended in the air, making them more convenient for humans to breathe in. These freeloading allergens hitch rides on positions ions, and oftentimes the destination is you.
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If you are an active senior, participating in the It provides a forum every other year for state Nevada Senior Games is a dream come true! sport winners to compete with those of other It is a series of tournaments/competitions states. The National Games began in St. Louis, held annually in September-October at and have since been held in Tucson, Orlando, Remembering Nevada venues throughout the Las Vegas valley. It’s Baton Rouge, Virginia Beach, Pittsburgh, an opportunity to meet like-minded seniors Louisville, Palo Alto, Houston, Cleveland and in a friendly atmosphere and compete with Minneapolis. This year the competitions will Happy Holidays those within five years of your age. Life-long be in Birmingham, Alabama, June 2 – 15. friendships have been established during the Nevada will be represented by approximately Games and even future spouses have been 80 athletes. Then preparations begin all over, met. getting ready for the next, which will be in Albuquerque in 2019. The Games had their origins in 1979 when seventeen 50+ adults, sponsored by the Nevada is known as an “open state,” meaning Catholic Community Services and held at that participants from states other than Paradise Park, got together and competed in Nevada (also other countries) are welcome to six events. A year later the official Nevada compete here. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals Senior Olympics (later named Nevada Senior are awarded for the top three places in each Games) was established to provide formal age group division in each event. Out-of-state support for the endeavor. Staff members participants, however, cannot take away medal of the University of Nevada Las Vegas were placements for Nevadans. If the top 3 medals instrumental in hosting the first annual Nevada are won by out-of-staters and if a Nevadan is Senior Olympics, a one-day affair in the spring in 4th place, that Nevadan will receive a gold of 1980. Now in its 37th year of existence, medal as well as the out-of-stater. Although, if Nevada Senior Games Inc. is a not-for-profit the top 3 places are won by Nevadans, a 4th organization dedicated to the promotion of place out-of-stater will not win a medal. a healthy life style for adults 50+ through exercise and athletic competition. The Games Stated goals of the Nevada Senior Games have grown to include 22 events with an include: to encourage older adults to undertake average participation of approximately 1000 and continue in a health and fitness-oriented seniors each year. lifestyle; to provide forums for older adults to compete with their peers and to receive NSG is a member of a larger organization called recognition for their efforts and achievements the National Senior Games Association (NSGA.) in an atmosphere of friendship and support;
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Doctors all over the world have been advocating the benefits of physical exercise for their patients for decades now. As the obesity rate continues to climb and more people struggle to find effective weight loss measures, doctors and medical practitioners are more determined than ever to find ways to get people to increase their physical activity levels. Unfortunately, the whole idea of a formal work out at the gym makes many people cringe with distaste. The notion of purposely exercising until you’re all red-faced and sweaty is enough to deter people from even starting an exercise program. Most people also struggle to find time in a hectic lifestyle to fit in a one-hour aerobics class at the gym a couple times a week. Yet a few minutes of incidental exercise done in small bouts throughout each day could offer the exact same benefits overall.
Incidental Activity vs. Working out At the Gym
Research published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that incidental physical activity throughout each day could be just as beneficial for health as a planned workout at the gym. Many doctors and medical practitioners recommend their patients get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. Aside from making it easier to maintain a healthy weight, a moderate amount of physical activity can also improve heart health. Instead of trying to plan a formal 30 minute workout, it may be possible to achieve the same results with smaller bursts of activity spread out through the day. You may spend ten minutes pulling weeds out of the garden and another ten minutes sweeping the floor. Add another five minutes of walking through Continued on pg. 58
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Home Improvement & Lifestyle the mall and five minutes to unpack groceries What Is Incidental Exercise? from the car and you’ve reached your 30 Simply Savers minutes of daily physical activity. Incidental exercise is the term given to any Feedback physical activity that isn’t part of a planned Researchers found that people who maintained workout. Walking around in the mall or even an active lifestyle that included regular nonpushing a grocery cart around the store all exercise physical activity (NEPA) had a lower contribute to your daily activity levels. Simple risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The chores around the house count as incidental dar Ofsame Events research also found that people who did exercise too, such as sweeping or mopping a regular amount of daily incidental exerciseOf Events Calendar floors, vacuuming rugs, washing the car with were also more likely to maintain a healthy a bucket and sponge, pulling weeds out of the weight and have less chance of developing garden and even hanging laundry. metabolic syndrome. Remembering Nevada Park the car away from the mall doorway and
walk an extra minute across the car park. You’ll find it easier to get a park and you’re getting a bit of extra activity. Switch on your Happy Holidays favorite tunes and dance around the house for a few minutes. No one’s watching anyway, so why not have a bit of fun? Even sitting in a boat enjoying a bit of fishing can burn more calories than if you sat on the sofa and watched TV. Of course, many people have become increasingly sedentary as modern technology allows us to complete more tasks with a push of a button. Many jobs now require people to sit in front of a computer during working hours, before getting into the car to drive home and sit in front of the TV. The whole point of incidental exercise is to look for ways to get your body moving. Even a small increase in the amount of activity you get throughout the day can have a positive effect on weight loss efforts. You’ll be helping to increase your fitness levels a little more and you’ll boost your cardiovascular health at the same time.
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Personal finance experts often tell people that if they hope to keep their grocery shopping bills down, they should make sure never to go shopping when they are hungry. Hungry shoppers tend to be more free buying snacks and other expensive junk food. This is good advice when you go out dining, too. People who go to restaurants when hungry often overestimate how much food they will need. They make the mistake, then, of ordering too much. It’s only when they are halfway through the meal that they realize that they’ll never be able to finish everything they’ve ordered. If you are going in hungry, you should sidestep the over-ordering risk by simply ordering a snack and an appetizer first. Once these little dishes take the edge off your appetite you should be able to estimate accurately how much you have room for.
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Happy Holidays You order the house wine Unbranded restaurant house wine is usually cheaper than any well-known name. Since restaurants know that these wines are easy to sell, they usually mark them up greatly. In other words, you get very little quality for your money. Most of the price tag is markup. It’s a much better idea to order an imported wine - say, from South America. These wines have fallen in price lately. You get much better quality for your money. You should also remember to not order by the glass if your party plans to order more than four glasses. Buying an entire bottle makes more sense then.
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Senior Discounts for Dining Out Your best bet to finding senior discounts is to just ask! Establishments that do offer discounts for seniors will let you know how their discount works – a percentage off perhaps or a special menu and in the worst-case scenario, a discount may not be offered, but it never hurts to ask. As always, please verify with each establishment as discounts can vary from location to location.
Denny’s: 15% off for AARP members Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP members receive a free donut with the purchase of a large hot coffee (at participating restaurants) Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: 10% off for AARP Members - located on the Las Vegas Strip
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% off on Wednesdays to AARP Members
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+) IHOP: Great discounts on senior menu items (55+)
Chili’s: From the Chili’s website: “There is not a single brand-wide policy regarding these discounts; offers vary by location. Please contact the restaurant directly for information on its individual senior citizen, military and/or uniformed officer discounts.”
Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) (discount and age vary depending on location) Outback Steakhouse: 15% off AARP members for meals Monday through Thursday (alcohol excluded)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+)
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