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St. Louis Lifestyles... better after 50!
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Cardio Groove That Is... “The glow and energy of the healthy woman is the ultimate beauty, the only beauty that will last.” Jane Fonda There really is a work out called Cardio Groove and it does indeed get the old ticker pumping. Cardio Groove is an aerobic type exercise that focuses on providing a great workout while having fun dancing to various styles of choreography such as hip hop, Latin, jazz and many others. This low impact method of exercise utilizes upper and lower body muscles and everything in between. The classes are designed for all levels of dancers and fitness enthusiasts during a session where there are no age or gender boundaries. I recently sat in on one of the Cardio Groove workouts at JCC Jewish Community Center “the J” in Creve Coeur and was amazed at the endurance of the group I was watching. Out of a dozen plus people in the class, at least half were over the age of 50 and two that I was aware of, over the age of 85. They moved to the groove, with amazing agility, following the motions and directives of the instructor. Just their warm-up
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alone was 30 minutes, stretching and working from the upper to lower body, all within their comfort zone, from beginner to expert level. What drew me to this workout session were Dee and Gloria Schonbrun, Active Lifestyle’s June cover models who work out 4 days a week at the athletic complex of the J in Creve Coeur, and one of their classes is Cardio Groove! Gloria, owner of Schonbrun Realtors in St. Louis, and an exercise enthusiast, emailed me this past December about her motherin law, Dee, a 50-years plus package of workout-dy-no-mite who had just moved here from Chicago. Gloria wrote that Dee, who was about to turn 87-years young, appeared to be more the age of a 65year old. She said her mother-in-law who is very fashion savvy, wearing tight jeans, and even 4- inch high heels, looks and acts like Jane Fonda! Boy, was Gloria right, she does! Dee’s secret: she exercises often and eats healthy foods. Raised in Peoria, Dee did not start seriously working out until she was 40 and at the age of 50, she ran in her first 5-K. She continued to run well into her 70’s and now sticks with a daily exercise regimen. Dee tells
me she gets at least 8 hours of sleep a night, takes no meds, just vitamins, and eats a healthy diet consisting of fiber, fruit, vegetables and fish. “Arthur” however, does come to call every now and again, but according to Dee, if she works out and eats healthy, it doesn’t really bother her. “Working out makes me happy” she explains. Not only do Dee and Gloria exercise at the J four days a week, but Gloria, who is fabulously over 50, also walks several times a week. What an amazing cardio duo this mother and daughter-in-law are! Physical inactivity is a primary factor, especially for those over the age of 50, in the growing number of persons with chronic illnesses and disabilities. So, take a good look at yourself… Are you spending each day kicked back in your recliner, channel surfing or binge-watching a variety of TV shows? Or, perhaps you are just sitting in your favorite rocking chair, eating potato chips and cookies, daydreaming and doing absolutely nothing. In a research article by the Mayo clinic “Sedentary Behavior: Emerging Evidence for a New Health Risk”, US adults spend about 70% of their waking hours sitting, 30% in
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light activities”. Statistics according to the US Dept. of Health and Human Resources on fitness, state less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day and only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week. The results of being inactive: GETTING OLD; socially, mentally, emotionally and physically. St. Louis friends, if you are in these percentiles, don’t just sit there; follow Dee and Gloria, and GET YOUR CARDIO GROOVE ON... Getting active just may save your life! Until next month… Be Well, BE Active, and Live Life to its fullest my friends. St. Louis Lifestyles ARE… better after 50!
All my best, Debbie
THE SUMMER OF HAIR
Scott Gardner, The Hair Whisperer Summer is the season for sun exposure, salt water, and chlorine chemical residues, and not to mention a few extra chemical “sun” streaks for style that can come together and wreak havoc on our tresses. By the end of the summer, your hair can be so dehydrated it looks and feels nearly fried. From a technical standpoint, there’s a protective coating on hair called the hydrolipidic film; if you have dry hair, that film is broken down somewhat anyway, when you color it, it breaks down a little more, but when you ad sun, salt water, and chlorine, you can destroy the film altogether. The end result is that moisture located deep in the core of the hair shaft evaporates and in what seems like one “poof” your “Pouf” can be gone. That means hair not only has a dry look and feel, but can also be frizzy, unmanageable, have problems holding curl or style, and even take longer to dry. In its worst form damage causes the ends of the hair to split, and breakage can begin. When hair dehydrates it becomes brittle and when it becomes brittle you get the broken split ends that go up the hair shaft and causes fuzziness and frizziness and sometimes breakage; it’s a cumulative process. Like skin, hair is comprised of
proteins that need moisture to function. But unlike skin which has its own supply of moisture from within, hair is dead, so once the moisture is gone, it’s gone. Problems are further complicated if we lighten or streak our hair. That’s because our natural supply of oil resides in the pigment. Remove the color and you strip out the oils. This leaves the hair wide open to the environment, so not only are you pulling out the oils, which dries the hair, but you are making it more vulnerable to the elements, which can cause even more dryness and eventually damage. Undoing the Damage While damaging hair can come easy, repair can be frustratingly hard. The reason may be because many of us turn to styling aids, such as mousses and gels to force our damaged tresses to do what we want. And that is a big mistake. If you are having problems with your hair, it’s frizzy or won’t hold a curl or style, it’s natural to reach for more styling aids. But when hair is damaged, these products can make it look and feel worse. Instead begin at the beginning, by first replenishing hair with a salonquality moisturizing shampoo and rinseout conditioner like Gen-Tecs Volumizing Glycolic Shampoo and Gen-Tecs Volumizing Glycolic Conditioner. But
don’t consider yourself “finished” before adding a leave-in conditioner like, Pro/ Gen Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner as well. Rinse-out conditioners do not deposit any protection on the hair, in fact, if you leave any residue on your hair it can react with the elements and cause even more damage. Conversely, coating hair with a leave-on conditioner, products that are usually sprayed on after washing or styling take protection and manageability to a whole new level. The Way You Do the Things You Do When it comes to styling your hair, what you use, in terms of tools, as well as how you use them also matters. The golden rule of thumb: The more damaged your hair, the heat you should apply. The hotter the tool, the more you can damage your hair, since heat forces the cuticle to split open. If you want to blow dry, use the medium or cool setting to keep the outside layer as smooth as possible. Heated rollers, and curling and flat irons can do equal damage. If you find your hair is taking longer to curl, or won’t hold your style for very long, then it’s a clear sign you are using too much heat. If you must set your style, mesh rollers are best, and always use end papers to protect the hair. Rollers to avoid,
are the self-stick loop-and-tape variety, which increase the risk of breakage. What can be great for hair, damaged or not, is vigorous brushing, particularly with a natural bristle brush. While any kind of hairbrush will help distribute oils from the scalp to the ends where it’s most needed, those with natural bristles can grab the oils more effectively and distribute them faster and easier. A lot of women avoid vigorous brushing because they fear hair loss, but actually brushing can be good as it helps stimulate the scalp. If your scalp is also dry, you can still brush, just do it more gently and use a brush with soft bristles. While there’s no question that you can make even the most damaged hair look and feel better, for many women the real answer is a great haircut, particularly if your hair has suffered heavy summer wear and tear. Here are a few tips for protecting your hair this summer: Rinse your hair as soon as it is exposed to salt water or chlorine, avoid direct sunlight on your hair, and use leave-in conditioners, shampoos, and styling aids with sun protection whenever you are outdoors. Don’t let summer keep you from having the best hair ever, follow these simple tips and your hair will be ready for whatever the occasion.
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Explore Oregon This June
Visiting Oregon is magical! It is like no other place in America and features amazing landscapes, cultures and a vibe “all its own”. Oregon is naturally stunning. The state’s unpopulated and rugged coastline features cliffs on the mainland and jutting stone outcrops just offshore. But if you’re looking for a beach, not to worry, Oregon boasts miles of long sandy beaches perfect for relaxing. Visitors enjoy getting up-close and personal with sea life including sealions and otters. In the fall, many visit the rivers leading into the Pacific Ocean and get a glimpse of
the salmon spawning. Central Oregon features amazing backdrops of mountains and volcanic peaks, painted desert panoramas and rich agricultural lands. Oregon’s soil produces rich fruits and vegetables… many being organically grown. Not to mention, Oregon’s amazing cattle farms. The state has become a dairy mecca turning out rich milk and cheeses. The cities of Oregon are truly unique in every form. Built on history and culture, each city has a feel all its own. Portland is the largest city of Oregon and is located on the north border of the state near the Columbia River Valley. The city is known as the “Rose City” because of temperate year-round temperatures, Portland produces brilliant foliage and fauna. The city’s amazing Rose Test Gardens in Washington Park is a must see! Willamette Valley and National Forest to the south are pristine for nature
lovers. Here the earth is “undisturbed” and the varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes are picture perfect. Douglas-fir, the State tree of Oregon, is one of the largest trees in America and is found alongside old growth Redwoods creating an amazing natural canopy protecting the forest below.
By Tod DeHart waters are a sight to behold. The state also is home to Carter Lake National Park. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the country and it is the largest volcano formed lake in North America. Peaceful crystal blue water makes the lake even more stunning. I invite you to join me and DIRECTIONS Tours this June to experience Oregon… It just happens to be my favorite state and for so many reasons! DIRECTIONS Tours OREGON EXPLORER Tour departs on June 11-17, 2017 - see full itinerary and details inside this Explore Section!
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Oregon is home to more waterfalls than any other state. Large to small, from north to south, the state’s wild
Welcome to DIRECTIONS Tours special EXPLORE Travel Section of Active Lifestyles Magazine!
The next pages feature and highlight some of our current destination tours. DIRECTIONS Tours is celebrating 16 years in business in St. Louis and we are ready to take you across the world, USA, or just around town! We specialize in stress-free tours to the finest destinations. Our tour packages include excellent accommodations, luxury motorcoaches, most meals and all gratuities! We are locally owned and operated. All of our tours provide professional, experienced, safe and courteous Tour Directors and Drivers. Our itineraries are educational, adventurous and most importantly, fun! DIRECTIONS Tours uses only new state-of-the-art motorcoaches designed for your traveling comfort and safety. Enjoy our affordable rates that give you more value on every tour. For your protection, we are a fully insured tour operator through the Berkely Group, North America’s largest travel insurance company. In addition, we are members of the American Bus Association, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Missouri Travel Council and Route 66 Association of Missouri. We look forward to welcoming you aboard a DIRECTIONS Tour!
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Over the years, we have noticed more and more singles traveling with us! So we have decided to work with our vendors to make it more affordable for single travelers to enjoy traveling with DIRECTIONS Tours! NOW SINGLES CAN TRAVEL WITH US FOR THE SAME PRICE AS DOUBLES* OR JUST A LITTLE MORE ON LONGER TOURS!
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LAKE ERIE ISLANDS
JUNE 22 - 26, 2017 (5 Days) $ 957.00 pp DBL Singles Only $100.00 addtl
Back by popular demand! Join us and tour the southern shores of Lake Erie in Ohio by land and boat. Tour Highlights include: • ALL DAY ISLAND HOPPING CRUISE TO THREE OFFSHORE SERENE ISLANDS • TRAM TOUR OF KELLY ISLAND - THE LARGEST AMERICAN ISLAND IN LAKE ERIE • PUT-IN-BAY ISLAND AND LAKE ERIE ISLANDS HISTORICAL MUSEUM • SANDUSKY LAKE ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM • TOUR OF CEDAR POINT LIGHTHOUSE • THOMAS EDISON BIRTHPLACE HOME AND MUSEUM • THE RUTHERFORD B. HAYES PRESIDENTIAL CENTER AND LIBRARY * 8 MEALS INCLUDED: 4 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 3 DINNERS Night #1&4: Fort Wayne, IN Night #2-3: Norwalk, OH
Mystery Summer JUNE 27 - 29, 2017 (3 Days) Fly Away $ 699.00 pp DBL Singles just 77.00 addtl
WELCOME ABOARD FRIENDS, YOU’VE BEEN CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF TO ???? JOIN US ON THIS NEW SUMMER FLY AWAY MYSTERY DESTINATION TOUR! OF COURSE... WE ARE HEADED SOMEWHERE WE HAVE NEVER TAKEN YOU BEFORE! • NON-STOP ROUND TRIP SOUTHWEST AIR FROM/TO ST. LOUIS • NEW DESTINATION • THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS! • TWO NIGHTS DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS • ALL ATTRACTIONS • LAUGHTER AND FUN! • GOOD FOOD! • AND SO MUCH MORE (of course)!
*5 MEALS INCLUDED: 3 BREAKFASTS, 2 DINNERS SPACE IS LIMITED SO RESERVE EARLY! OUR MYSTERY FLY AWAY TOURS HAVE BEEN SO POPULAR THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE WE WILL END UP AFTER THE FLIGHT!
South Dakota JULY 5 - 11, 2017 (7 Days) $ 1387.00 pp DBL Singles Only $100.00 addtl
WONDERS
By popular request, the magnificent lands of South Dakota! One of the most naturally diverse states in the country serves up unbelievable scenery and attractions. Tour Highlights include: • ROUNDTRIP MOTORCOACH FROM ST. LOUIS TO SOUTH DAKOTA • MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT CENTER AND MUSEUMS • CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL CENTER AND MUSEUMS • THE SCENIC BLACKHILLS AND KEYSTONE OLD WEST VILLAGE • BIG THUNDER GOLD MINE ADVENTURE Guided tour into the mine and learn the rich past of ‘The Gold Rush’ in the Black Hills! • THE BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK TOUR AND VISITORS CENTER • FAMOUS WALL DRUG STORE AND WALL, SD • SOUTH DAKOTA’S ICONIC CORN PALACE AND AL’S WESTERN OASIS • WESTERN COWBOY CHUCKWAGON DINNER AND SHOW *11 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS, 5 DINNERS Night #1: Council Bluffs, IA Night #2: Chamberlain, SD Nights #3-5: Rapid City, SD Night #6: Grand Island, NE
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JULY 25 - 28, 2017 (4 Days) $ 677.00 pp DBL Singles Only $100.00 addtl
AmishLife
NEW IN 2017. Join us as we head to northern Indiana to visit one of America’s largest and organized Amish communities. Tour Highlights include: • SHIPSHEWANA & MIDDLEBURY AMISH Cultures connect here in Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. It is where simple meets modern and blends seamlessly in peace and spirituality. Our tour will highlight the Amish lifestyle and their culture, craftsmanship, families and respect of God’s lands. • THE SHIPSHEWANA FAMOUS FLEA MARKET Over 900 vendors offer something for everyone. • TOUR OF AMISH COUNTRY WITH GUIDE - STOPPING AT MANY AMISH POINTS OF INTEREST including an Amish Noodle Shop, Cheese House, Farmstead, Bakery, Quilt and Buggy Shop • AMISH THRASHING DINNER IN AN AMISH HOME • ESSENHAUS AMISH VILLAGE AND DINNER • QUILT GARDEN AND AMISH SCENIC HERITAGE TRAIL DRIVE *5 MEALS: 3 BREAKFASTS, 2 DINNERS Nights #1-3: Elkhart, IN
SUMMERTIME MYSTERY AUGUST 21 - 25, 2017 (5 Days) $ 897.00 pp DBL Singles Only $100.00 addtl
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Another Fun and NEW Destination Where oh where will we go? Find out on this fun and exciting 2017 MOTORCOACH MYSTERY A new destination that DIRECTIONS has never taken you to before! Tour highlights include: • GREAT DESTINATION & ATTRACTIONS! • COMPANY OF FRIENDS! • THE BEAUTY OF SUMMER! • LAUGHTER AND FUN! • GREAT FOOD! • AND SO MUCH MORE (of course!) *8 MEALS INCLUDED: 4 BREAKFAST, 4 DINNERS Please reserve early to ensure your space.
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Mackinac Island
A SPECIAL PLACE BACK IN TIME
AUGUST 7 - 11, 2017 (5 Days) $ 1497.00 pp DBL
The Grand Hotel
Tour Highlights include: • FERRY CRUISE TO MACKINAC ISLAND ACROSS LAKE HURON • TWO NIGHTS ON MACKINAC ISLAND AT THE GRAND HOTEL & ALL BREAKFASTS AND DINNERS IN THE LUXURIOUS GRAND MAIN DINING ROOM • CARRIAGE TOUR OF MACKINAC VILLAGE AND THE ISLAND (optional charge) • ENJOY A BICYCLE RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND, SHOP THE VILLAGE, TAKE IN FORT MACKINAC, RELAX WITH A BOOK ON THE PORCH OR TAKE A DIP IN ESTHER WILLIAMS GRAND HOTEL POOL • GERALD FORD PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM *8 MEALS INCLUDED: 4 BREAKFASTS, 4 DINNERS *Due to grand hotel resort pricing - Single supplement is $475.00 Deposit: $100.00 pp Nights #1: Holland, MI Night #2-3: Mackinac Island Grand Hotel nights #4: Grand Rapids, MI
Mackinaw Beach and Bay All Suites Resort AUGUST 7 - 11, 2017 (5 Days) $ 1199.00 pp DBL Singles just 100.00 addtl
Tour Highlights include: • TWO NIGHTS IN MACKINAW CITY OVERLOOKING LAKE HURON AND MACKINAC STRAIGHTS • FERRY CRUISE TO MACKINAC ISLAND ACROSS LAKE HURON SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY ON THE ISLAND YOUR WAY! ENJOY A BICYCLE RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND, SHOP THE VILLAGE, TAKE IN FORT MACKINAC OR... • CARRIAGE TOUR OF MACKINAC VILLAGE AND THE ISLAND (optional charge) • RELAX YOUR EVENINGS AWAY ON YOUR BALCONY OR STROLL ON THE PRIVATE HOTEL BEACH • GERALD FORD PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM *7 MEALS INCLUDED: 4 BREAKFASTS, 3 DINNERS
Nights #1: Holland, MI Night #2-3: Mackinaw City Beach & Bay Suites nights #4: Grand Rapids, MI
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AUGUST 15 - 22, 2017 (8 Days) $ 2395.00 pp DBL Singles Only $250.00 addtl NEW FOR 2017! Join us as we fly off to the spectacular Pacific Northwest this Summer! Tour Highlights include: • NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO/FROM ST. LOUIS TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST • MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK • MOUNT SAINT HELENS VISITOR CENTER • OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK • PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 101 SCENIC DRIVE • GRAY’S HARBOR, WA TALL SHIPS DOCK TOUR • SPACE NEEDLE AND CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS CENTER • PIKE PLACE MARKET & ORIGINAL STARBUCKS • SEATTLE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT TOUR AT BOEING CENTER • OPTIONAL DAY TOUR AND CRUISE FERRY TO VICTORIA • SAN JUAN EXCURSION CRUISE OF PUGENT SOUND AND WHALE WATCHING • DOWNTOWN SEATTLE TOURING • AND MORE! • INCLUDES ALL AIR AND DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION *11 MEALS INCLUDED: 6 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 4 DINNERS 2 Nights in Mt. Rainier / Mt. St. Helens National Parks area 3 Nights in Olympic National Park area 2 Nights in Seattle
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LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS WILL CHANGE OVER TIME… SO BE PREPARED Jeff Ponte, Edward Jones Advisor
If you’re going to achieve all your goals, such as sending your kids to college, retiring in comfort and leaving a legacy, you will need to save and invest throughout your lifetime. But to really complete your financial picture, you’ll also need to add one more element: protection. And that means you’ll require adequate life insurance for your situation. However, your need for insurance will vary at different times of your life - so you’ll want to recognize these changing needs and be prepared to act. When you’re a young adult, and you’re single, life insurance will probably not be that big of a priority. And even married couples without children typically have little need for life insurance; if both spouses contribute equally to household finances, and you don’t own a home, the death of one spouse will generally not be financially catastrophic for the other. But once you buy a home, things change. Even if you and your spouse are both working, the financial burden of a mortgage may be too much for the surviving spouse. So, to enable the survivor to continue living in the home,
you might consider purchasing enough life insurance to at least cover the mortgage. When you have children, your life insurance needs will typically increase greatly. In fact, it’s a good idea for both parents to carry enough life insurance to pay off a mortgage and raise and educate the children, because the surviving parent’s income may be insufficient for these needs. How much insurance do you need? You might hear of a “formula,” such as buying an amount equal to seven to ten times your annual income, but this is a rough guideline, at best. You might want to work with a financial professional to weigh various factors – number and ages of children, size of mortgage, current income of you and your spouse, and so on – to determine both the amount of coverage and the type of insurance (“term” or “permanent”) appropriate for your situation. Once you’ve reached the “empty nest” stage, and your kids are grown and living on their own, you may need to reevaluate your insurance needs. You might be able to lower your coverage, but if you still have a mortgage, you probably would
want to keep enough insurance to pay it off. After you retire, you may have either paid off your mortgage or moved into a condominium or apartment, so you may require even less life insurance than before. But it’s also possible that your need for life insurance will remain strong. For example, the proceeds of a life insurance policy can be used to pay your final expenses or to replace any income lost to your spouse as a result of your death (e.g., from a pension or Social Security.) Life insurance can also be used in your estate plans to help leave the legacy you desire. As we’ve seen, insurance can be important at every stage of your life. You will help yourself – and your loved ones – by getting the coverage you need when you need it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Jeff Ponte / Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information contact Jeff at Jeffrey.Ponte@edwardjones.com or 314-469-1696 daily.
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by NiNi Harris, Historian
When I was growing up, I often heard St. Louis described as “a union town.” Maybe I heard that so much because many union members lived in our South City neighborhood and were members of our parish, St. Cecilia Parish. Recently, I learned that one neighborhood resident, Paul Morrin, had been General President of the Ironworkers International. (During my childhood, his widow continued to live in their bungalow on South Grand Boulevard.) The son of Irish immigrants, Morrin had come to St. Louis in 1900 and apprenticed with the ironworkers. The work was treacherous. When ironworkers were constructing the steel skeletons of skyscrapers, their casualty rate was estimated at one death per floor. Morrin struggled to organize his fellow ironworkers. A union busting newspaper man in Los Angeles targeted union leaders, including Morrin, accusing them of an act of terrorism. As a result, Morrin and other union men were imprisoned at Leavenworth. When released, they returned home as heroes. In 1918, Morrin took office as General President of the Ironworkers International. He lead the Union for thirty years, stepping down from that post in 1948. Learning about this man’s remarkable personal saga started me wondering about the history of the union movement in St. Louis. So the next time I was at the library, I randomly picked up a St. Louis City directory from 1894. I looked for a listing of unions and was dumbfounded to find two and one half pages filled with the names of local labor organizations. More than telling about the union movement, the list revealed how St. Louisans earned a living in the 1890’s. It spelled out the trades and industries that powered the local economy and built our great city. Many of the unions listed represented trades that are almost nonexistent today. In 1894, St. Louisans belonged to union locals representing harness makers, horse shoers, horse collar makers and carriage and wagon painters. There was a local for lithographers, who pursued a now antiquated method of printing words or drawings, and a local for tanners and curriers. Some of the unions recall industries that were once major forces in the St. Louis economy. The list included the Tobacco Factory Workers’ Protective Union, the Tobacco Wrapper Selectors’ and Stemmers’ Union, Tobacco Box Makers Protective Union, Tobacco Pressman and Helpers, the Cigar Makers’ International Union and the Cigar Packers’ Union. This list reminds us that before the tobacco industry left St. Louis
in the 1920’s, St. Louis was the major tobacco producer in the world. Even the famed Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company was rooted in St. Louis. Many turn-ofthe-century immigrants (Poles from the Soulard neighborhood and Italians from the Hill) found their first jobs in St. Louis at the Liggett & Meyers warehouses. Judging from the list of labor organizations, St. Louisans were making just about everything. There were broom makers, cabinet makers, range makers, furniture varnishers, box sawyers and nailers, and felt hat finishers. The Boot and Shoe Workers International Union and the coopers unions, resulting from our numerous breweries requiring barrels, recall the old adage about St. Louis, “first in shoes, first in booze and last in the American League.” The extraordinary legacy of the building trades has made St. Louis an architectural treasure. Often the unions acted as Medeival Guilds teaching and passing on their valuable skills. The bricklayers local formed in 1864, before the international organized. The locals representing stone masons and their assistants totaled six. There was also a marble cutters and setters local and a local for polishers of marble, slate and granite. These craftsmen were likely helping to build our great civic buildings like the spectacular City Hall, the monumental Union Station, and St. Louis’ inspiring new skyscrapers. The pages of labor organizations in the city directory of 1894 do not document the sixty hour work weeks nor the hazardous worksites that St. Louis workmen faced in that era. It does not give an account of the struggles fought by unions to create more wholesome and healthful work environments. The list of labor organizations does, however, tell us that the “made in St. Louis” label was on the goods stacked on shelves in general stores throughout the Midwest and West. And the list gives us a sense of the scope of the industries and trades that were building this great American City.
ST. L UIS 1967-2017
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING... MADE IN ST. LOUIS
IT HAPPENED IN ST. LOUIS 50 YEARS AGO…
1967 National Hockey League Expansion St. Louis Blues Official June 5, 1967, the National Hockey league officially became a 12team circuit making an Eastern and Western Division in what was the first NHL
Expansion. The Eastern Division was the original 6-team circuit and comprised of the old teams which included the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadians. Accepted as full members and given equal voting rights as the new Western Division were the St. Louis Blues, Minneapolis North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, California Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Los Angeles Kings. The new teams had received franchise certificates and the rights to 20 players drafted from the Eastern clubs. What were you doing in 1967? We would love to know and feature it here in 2017! Give us a call at (636) 326-1779 or email us at activelifestylesmag@ gmail.com
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Downtown St. Louis by Nini Harris; forward by Charlie Brennan, photo editied by Don Korte. ISBN: 9781681060156; hardcover 8.5X11, 160 pages: $35.00
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Join us as we set sail from Saint Louis’ new Riverfront to Grafton aboard the beautiful Spirit of Peoria Riverboat! An all day cruise (8:30-5:00 cruising) with great food, narration and musical entertainment. Full Hot Breakfast, Heavy Snack, and Lunch Buffet all included! Perfect time of year to cruise the river!
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We are excited to ride the new rails of the St. Louis LOOP TROLLEY! Join us as we journey to Bixby’s Restaurant, overlooking Forest Park, for a delicious lunch. Then we “hop” on the historic reconditioned Loop Trolley and enjoy a round-trip journey through Debaliviere Place and through the Delmar Loop. Afterwards, we will enjoy a scrumptious dessert at one of St. Louis’ finest new bakeries - Piccione Pastry! ALL ABOARD!
The Year of The Volunteer ALIVE AND WELL IN ST. LOUIS?
For 2017, Active Lifestyles Magazine is pleased to feature different organizations and events in need of volunteers. This month we proudly present “ALIVE and WELL STL”. Alive and Well STL is a communitywide effort focused on reducing the impact of toxic stress and trauma on our health and wellbeing. The research is clear. Toxic stress and traumatic experiences are making many of us sick and together are a
leading cause of poor health outcomes. To become Alive and Well, we need informed, supportive communities; service providers who have adopted trauma-informed practices; and traumainformed mental health services. As we become trauma informed, we will become increasingly emotionally and physically well, enabling us to be Alive and Well in St. Louis. To build a healthier St. Louis, the RHC is collaborating with individuals and organizations across the community. Become an Alive and Well STL Ambassador 1) Attending regular Ambassador meetings, based on individual interest level, where new educational content will be shared
and next steps for the Alive and Well STL initiative will be discussed; 2) Serving as a representative to their communities, ensuring the Alive and Well initiative has broad community input and that the knowledge and resources within the Ambassadors is shared broadly with organizations, groups and individuals interested in becoming Alive and Well; and 3) Guiding Alive and Well STL to achieve the initiative’s objectives by leading conversations within their places of work, neighborhoods, faith communities or other places about how people can move from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What’s happened to you?” in order to improve health outcomes in St. Louis.
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