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FROM THE EDITOR

Lifestyles over 50

a Thrive LLC Publication PO Box 414, Macungie, PA 18062 www.lifestylesover50.com Publisher: Jeff Tintle, 610-762-9011, jtintle@lifestylesover50.com Editor Art Villafane, 610-774-0919, editor@lifestylesover50.com Copy Editors Laura Putt, Vicki Bezems Distribution Osvanys Osoria, Lissette Lemok, Gustavo Caicedo Miguel Varela, Carlos Rodriguez

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As the summer starts to wind down we at Lifestyles over 50 do not. We are always busy finding stories and information that are important, interesting and entertaining. This issue is no exception.

We have an inspiring story “Follow Your Dream” of a man who faced an uncertain future (as many of us in these difficult times) and found the courage, support and opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream. He wanted to write and publish a book. Read his story to see a wish fulfilled.

Please read the “Hands - Some Journey” story on page 8.

The writer (a Valley resident) used photography to help some elders express a significant aspect of their lives in visually striking black and white photos.

Our health articles include our next installment on the importance of fiber in our diet, and what foods are excellent sources for fiber. “Easy / Health Eating for Seniors” follows along with excellent advice on healthy foods and how to best cook them.

We continue with our section on things to do in the month of September (oh, noooo, please hold back the winter, please, please). Be sure to take advantage of the remaining warm days. My wife and I are hopping on our motorcycle and will be riding every chance we get because this is prime riding weather (not too hot, not too cool). And yes, I always wear a helmet - as should everyone else.

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A Reason to Celebrate This Month: National Chicken Month, National Coupon Month, Healthy Aging Month, Baby Safety Month, Library Card Sign-Up Month, Mold Awareness Month, National Organic Harvest Month, National Head Lice Prevention Month, Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month.

Weeks: 1-8: International Enthusiasm Week; 5-11: National Waffle Week; 12-18: National Assisted Living Week; 13-17: Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week; 13-18: Line Dance Week; 19-25: National Clean Hands Week, Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, Turn Off Your TV Week, National Singles Week, Child Passenger Safety Week.

Days: 3- National Lazy Moms Day; 4- International Drive Your Studebaker Day; 5- Be Late For Something Day; 7- Salami Day, Grandma Moses Day, Neither “Snow nor Rain” Day; 9- Wonderful Weirdoes Day; 12- National Grandparents Day, International Left Hander’s Day; 15National Relaxation Day, Felt Hat Day; 16- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer; 18- Big Whopper Liar Day; 22- Elephant Appreciation Day; 24Love Note Day, Hag a Vegetarian Day; 25- Fish Amnesty Day; 26- Shamu the Whale Day. Birthstone: Sapphire

Flower: Aster

Credulous and Incredulous Facts • • • • • • • • • • •

The Germans tried to copy Coca-Cola and came up with the drink Fanta.

Every day is about 55 billionths of a second longer than the day before it.

Footprints of astronauts who landed on the moon should last at least 10 million years since the moon has no atmosphere.

The national orchestra of Monaco (a nation in Europe) has more individuals than its army.

Earthworms have five hearts.

The Himalayan goji berry contains, weight for weight, more iron than steak, more beta carotene than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges.

Fingerprints of koalas are similar (in pattern, shape and size) to the fingerprints of humans.

If an Amish man has a beard, he is married.

If a native Hawaiian woman places the flower on her right ear, she is available. (The bigger the flower, the more desperate).

The lion costume in the film Wizard of Oz was made from real lions.

Fathers tend to determine the height of their child, mothers their weight.

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Donald Rumsfeld was both the youngest and the oldest Defense Secretary in US history.

Coco Chanel started the trend for sun tans in 1923 when she got accidentally burnt on a cruise.

In ancient Greece, children of wealthy families were dipped in olive oil at birth to keep them hairless throughout their lives.

As of 2006, more than one in eight people in the United States showed signs of addiction to the Internet.

More than 90% of plane crashes have survivors.

The Mona Lisa used to hang on the wall of Napoleon’s bedroom.

Plant seeds that have been stored for more than 200 years can be coaxed into new life.

For every 10 successful attempts to climb Mount Everest there is 1 fatality (as of 2006).

The more panels a football has - and therefore the more seams - the easier it is to control in the air.

Lips are 100 times more sensitive than the tips of the fingers.

Music can help reduce chronic pain by more than 20% and can alleviate depression by up to 25%.

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Family and Fun

Things To Do in September

by Laura Putt, Lifestyles over 50

Smile, It’s Your Best Feature

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

1. Bird watch at Hawk Mountain The Positive Side of Life in Kempton. The birds are on the • Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free move this month. Catch a glimpse trip around the sun every year. of these magnificent animals.

• How long a minute is depends on what side of the 2. Get exercise while you honor a bathroom door you’re on. fallen veteran who was a Lehigh • Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer Valley native. Attend the 3rd annual you live.

5K Run/Walk benefitting the • Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know Ashly Moyer Scholarship Fund and you left open.

Lehigh Valley Blue Star Mothers.

• Ever notice that the people who are late are often much Sat. Sept. 4 in the Lehigh Parkway. Ashly was a local jollier than the people who have to wait for them? soldier KIA on March 3, 2007. For information visit • Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of www.5kraceforfreedom.org us. . Need some new stuff (well, new to you)? Save money and • If Wal-Mart is lowering prices every day, how come support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation by shopping at nothing is free yet? the children’s Used Clothing and Bake Sale Sept. 18 at • You may be only one person in the world, but you may Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie. also be the world to one person.

4. Check out the exhibit, Cool Moves. It highlights the • Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. grace, beauty, and technical marvel of every body or • Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened. object that moves. Cool Moves uncovers the beauty of • We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some motion that takes place around us every day. Till Sept. 6 are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all at DaVinci Science Center, Allentown. are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the 5. Enjoy community interaction at the Small Town same box.

USA event in N. Catasauqua Sept. 6, 5-8 p.m. North • A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on Catasauqua Park. Car show, food, music, fun. Free. a detour.

6. Parents’ Day, 11th and 12th. It’s harvest weekend on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, Signs You Drink Too Much Coffee food, music and special activities. Various wineries in the - You answer the door before people knock.

Valley.

- You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.

7. Cheer runners on at the LV Health Network Marathon - You haven’t blinked since the last lunar eclipse. for VIA. Race runs from Cedar Crest Blvd all the way to - You lick your coffeepot clean.

Easton! Sept. 12, 7 a.m.

- Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.

8. Enjoy the last of the warm weather. The Lehigh Valley is - You can type sixty words per minute ... with your feet. rich with parks. Ride bikes, run and play with the kids, - You don’t sweat, you percolate. enjoy the outdoors!

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Easy/Healthy Eating for Seniors

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Aging Changes the Body’s Nutritional Needs The body’s needs change as it ages, and the nutritional needs of seniors’ bodies are different from when they were younger. “Learning to adapt along with your body can be confusing and challenging for seniors,” said Ron Brodsky, Owner, Right at Home Lehigh Valley. “But fulfilling the body’s needs with a nutritious diet can keep seniors healthy and independent for much longer. Right at Home is dedicated to educating seniors and their loved ones about healthy eating to keep seniors vital, strong and independent.”

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By Ron Brodsky, Right at Home Lehigh Valley

Seniors may not feel as thirsty as they felt earlier in life, but they still need just as much water. Seniors should drink several large glasses of water throughout the day and not wait until he or she feels thirsty.

Seniors benefit by adding vitamins and other supplements to their diets and should talk to their doctors to learn about which may help them stay healthy.

Smart Cooking Starting with healthy raw foods is the first step, but how foods are cooked affects their nutritional benefits too.

Overcome common cooking challenges for seniors and get more from each meal by cooking smarter: • Although it’s important for seniors to reduce their sodium intake to prevent high blood pressure and other As people age, their bodies change. These changes affect health conditions, seniors also have a reduced sense the nutritional needs and wants of the body. Metabolism of taste. Stave off the impulse to douse meals in salt begins to slow at age 40, so seniors require fewer calories than by cooking with more herbs and spices to keep meals they did when they were younger. Coupled with the reduced flavorful. activity levels of most seniors, reduced calorie needs can require • When cooking vegetables, opt to steam or sauté them some significant diet changes to maintain a healthy weight. in olive oil. Unlike butter, olive oil will keep bad According to the National Institute of Aging, women 50 and cholesterols low and good cholesterols high. Steaming older should consume 1,600 - 2,000 calories per day, while and sautéing preserve the most health benefits in veggies; men 50 and older should consume 2,000 - 2,800, depending boiling will deplete them of nutrients. on activity level. Reduced metabolism results in lower levels of stomach acid so seniors are not able to digest vitamins and Help your granddaughter minerals as effectively. The senses become less sensitive so foods sometimes taste differently than they did earlier in life. become a confident young lady.

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A Balanced Diet for Seniors Due to these natural changes seniors must get the nutrients they need through a smaller amount of food. Following simple guidelines can help make every calorie count: • Choosing a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables rather than sticking to just a few favorites helps seniors gain the greatest nutritional benefits from their servings. Seniors should consume 1 1/2 to 2 servings of fruits and 2 to 3 1/2 servings of vegetables each day.

• Seniors should keep bones strong with 1,200 milligrams of calcium each day. Dairy products, including milk, yogurt and cheese are great sources of calcium. Non-dairy sources include almonds, broccoli, kale and tofu.

• Keep the brain sharp with Omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been linked to a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s. For optimal health, seniors should consume 3-4 servings of fish, nuts and other foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids each week.

• Fiber-rich whole grains can improve digestion, reduce risk of coronary heart disease and help the body absorb important nutrients. Seniors should eat 6-7 ounces of grains each day; a slice of bread is one ounce.

• Seniors should consume 1 gram of protein each day for every 2 pounds they weigh to maintain energy levels.

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It can take a while to get used to major changes in eating habits for seniors who have eaten a particular diet their whole lives. Taking small steps gradually to make healthier choices can have a more lasting impact than overhauling their entire diet at once.

Senior Jokes

A man goes to his doctor and says, “I don’t think my wife’s hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?” The doctor replies, “Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ask her a question, if she doesn’t respond keep moving closer and asking the question until she hears you.”

The support and expertise of a senior care service can help The man goes home and sees his wife preparing dinner. seniors to adapt healthier eating habits and maintain them over He stands 15 feet behind her and says, “What’s for dinner, time. Right at Home offers wellness services that can make healthy eating easier, including meal planning. Eating healthy honey?” He gets no response, so he moves to 10 feet behind her and asks again. Still no response, so he moves to five feet-can improve strength, energy and mental acuity. It keeps still no answer. Finally he stands directly behind her and says, the immune system strong, reducing seniors’ vulnerability “Honey, what’s for dinner?” She replies, “For the fourth time, to disease — as well as the risk for many health conditions I SAID CHICKEN!” that become common with age, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, anemia and much more.

Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get With a balanced diet, seniors can live fuller, longer and more a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking independent lives. down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris and About Right at Home of Lehigh Valley said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?” Morris replied, The Lehigh & Northampton County offices of Right at Home are locally owned and operated franchise offices serving “Just doing what you said, Doc: ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’” The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said, ‘You’ve the Lehigh Valley. Contact Ron Brodsky of Right at Home Lehigh Valley at www.rightathome.net/lehighvalley, 610-253- got a heart murmur. Be careful.’”

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Community

The Hands - Some Journey

by Elaine Zelker, RN

Do you ever take the time and look at an elder’s hands?

Do you question where they’ve been, whom they’ve touched, what they’ve been through?

I do...everyday. I sit with them, and I listen to them. I need to tell their stories...through one photograph. Perhaps their last. I sat with Thelma in March, 2010 and asked her, “If you had to choose one item that would represent you, what would it be?” She took her time, and with a very soft voice answered, “Can you get me a martini!” Of course, I obliged...

Thelma, age 97, is one of my hospice patients. She’s just one of the many people I come across sitting alone in a chair in a nursing facility...just waiting for someone to come along and “listen”. Others have chosen war medals, rosary beads, tools, a stethoscope, a bird, a bible... any item that shows the essence of their personal journey.

Titled: Faith Kathleen, age 88. Kathleen is a proud mother of 5, grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother of 8! She holds this rosary which reminds her of her days as the President of the Rosary Society at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in New York City. During WWII, and for years after Kathleen was a secretary at Sperry Gyroscope Co. in Brooklyn, NY. When shown her photo, Kathleen tearfully stated, “You’ve captured my whole life in 3 sentences and one photo...it’s beautiful.” It truly is... (3/18/2010)

Everyone has a story to tell, and all we have to do is ask and listen. Why this project? A few years ago, I lost both of my parents. I often reflect on their stories and smile with such gratitude knowing I had the opportunity to listen to their stories and hold their hands in their final journey home.

To see their hands one more time, to feel that touch.... wondering what they may have held for this project? What would you choose?

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Titled: Straight Up! Thelma, age 97 Thelma spent most of her adult life in Allentown, PA. She worked for many years in a “sewing factory”. When asked to do this project, Thelma excitedly proclaimed, “I want to hold a martini!” Unbeknownst to many, Thelma was a bartender for many years in a local hotel (which she and her husband managed). She stated, “It was always my favorite job, I loved talking with people and it was the only job where people really appreciated me...” (3/12/2010)

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Doctor Visits

name, location and phone number of your pharmacy. Most pharmacies will provide you with a list of all your current

by Jennifer Gross-Edwards, DPM medications they have on file. That’s why it is better to stay with one pharmacy location for all your medications. This It is back to school time. The buses way, they have the most current list of all your medications, are back on the road and the children have all their supplies in their backpacks. ensuring that there are no interactions or problems with taking any combinations of medications.

Do you have all your supplies ready when you visit your doctor? This month If you are presenting with a new problem be prepared to I will review some pointers on what answer many questions. These will pertain to when, where, to bring and what to do when at the doctor. This will help you make the most how long the current condition has been around, etc. Think about what makes it worse and what makes it better. If you of your appointments. had any previous tests, try to have the results available or inform the staff upon check in. Knowing where and when For starters, arrive a few minutes they were taken is very helpful for locating the results. early to fill out paperwork, especially if this is the first time at a new office.

You want to have a list of questions for the doctor.

Remember to bring your glasses if needed for reading and Sometimes in the midst of being evaluated and discussing the writing. When you check in, have your insurance cards condition and treatment, questions will be forgotten. So, have and photo identification ready. Offices are checking photo a list to remind you of your concerns. Before you leave, you identification; this is for the protection of the patient against want to be able to fully understand the orders provided and any medical insurance fraud. If you have a copayment, be the prescriptions for any medications or tests. prepared for that as well.

So, next time you have an appointment, I hope that the It’s a good idea to have several lists with you. The most visit goes smoothly as you have some pointers for making the important is a list of your medications. Be sure to include most of your visit. the name of the medication, the dose and the frequency.

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AARP

Protecting Social Security

by Pat Nemetch, President APRN, Member of the PA State AARP Long Term Care Committee While most of us were just trying to stay cool for much of the summer, the rhetoric was heating up in our nation’s capital. With the fall elections just around the corner, I wanted to bring you up to date with growing concerns related to Social Security.

Ironically, Social Security marked its 75th anniversary last month. When the program was created in 1935, America was a much different place. At that time, nearly half of older Americans lived in poverty, and those who could not work often ended up in poorhouses.

These days, Social Security is arguably the most successful program in the history of our nation, and the bedrock of economic security for working Americans and their families.

Here in Pennsylvania, one in five residents receives Social Security benefits, and the program provides more than half the income for 56 percent of those over age 65.

commitment to American families. Companies can go out of business. Pensions can be terminated. The stock market can take a nose dive. But Social Security benefits are there in good times and bad—and we must make sure it stays that way.

I’d encourage those of you with access to the Internet to visit www.aarp.org and sign the online petition to ensure that Washington doesn’t unfairly target cuts in benefits that today’s older Americans have earned over a lifetime of hard work. Even if you don’t have a computer, you can vote for candidates who pledge to protect Social Security benefits.

Social Security wasn’t the only hot topic this summer.

Three years after passing legislation formally establishing assisted-living facilities in Pennsylvania, state officials are finalizing plans for regulating the newest category of longterm care facilities. Next month, I’ll let you know how Pennsylvania’s long awaited assisted living regulations will work for consumers.

In the meantime, get out and enjoy the much-welcome cooler temperatures.

In recent years, this wonderful program has become the victim of widespread misunderstanding. For example, most young people don’t believe Social Security will be there for them and some older folks question whether they will receive the benefits they have earned.

Fortunately, there is no reason for such a gloomy outlook.

Social Security currently has a surplus of over $2.5 trillion, and it’s still growing. With no changes at all, the program can pay full benefits until 2037 and 75% of benefits for decades more. Those longer-term challenges can be overcome with modest changes as part of a bipartisan and civil conversation about retirement security.

Unfortunately, some in Washington are proposing cutting Social Security benefits to reduce our growing deficit. It’s important to note that Social Security has contributed not one dime to the current deficit. The program is self-financed and cannot legally spend more than it collects.

Of course, getting our nation’s deficit under control is important. But instead of raiding the retirement security of future generations, the government should first crack down on wasteful, fraudulent and unnecessary spending.

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Fiber is Good Medicine Part 4 Nuts and Seeds

by Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

This is the fourth installment in our series on fiber. In our June issue, we began a series of articles on fiber to help you maintain more healthy eating habits. Foods with high fiber content are essential to a healthy diet. Our top fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, and grains. This month we focus on nuts and seeds.

For your next snack grab a handful of sunflower seeds, almonds or walnuts instead of chips, or add flax seeds to your favorite muffin recipe. Source: The Full Plate Diet by Stuart A. Seale, M.D., Teresa Sherard, M.D., and Diana Fleming, Ph.D., LDN. Serving Size

Dietary Fiber

Benefits

Flaxseeds

1 oz.

6g

Almonds

1 oz.

4g

Significant source of vitamin B2, niacin, folate, potassium and other minerals. Supplies calcium for bones muscles, nerve function, blood pressure, immune system. Helps prevent diabetes and heart disease by moderating insulin production. Has the highest fiber content of all nuts.

Sunflower 1/4 cup Seeds

3g

Good source of vitamin E and phytosterol, which helps lower cholesterol. Help reduce severity and frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women. Helps reduce chance of colon cancer.

Peanuts

1 oz.

2g

Contain plant sterols, which lower cholesterol; niacin, which helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease; and resveratrol, which lowers risk of heart disease. High in monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce body fat. Actually legumes, not nuts.

Walnuts

1 oz.

2g

Provide amino acid L-arginine, which can help lower high blood pressure; ellagic acid, which strengthens immunity and protects against breast and prostate cancer; omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, eczema and psoriasis. Contain more antioxidants than any other tree nut.

Rich source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, lignans, and both soluble and insoluble fiber. Protects against cancer, especially breast, prostate and colon cancers. Aids the cardiovascular system with anti-inflammatory properties and by normalizing the heartbeat. Helps prevent hot flashes in menopausal women.

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He was featured in the Broadway play No Time for Sergeants (1955) for which he received a Tony nomination, and he later appeared in the film version.

His film debut was in the provocative and prophetic A Face in the Crowd (1957), in which Griffith gave a performance that has been described as stunning.

On The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Griffith portrayed a folksy small-town sheriff who shared simple heartfelt wisdom. The show was one of the most popular TV series in history.

In 1986 he produced and starred in the very successful TV series Matlock (1986).

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Community

Danger of Foreclosure?

by Geraldine Green, Realtor

In the Lehigh Valley area more than 3,656 homes are in danger of foreclosing. Even the high-priced homes are not immune. Are you or someone you know in danger of foreclosure? If so, there is help available.

For lenders, foreclosure is the last resort – one they wish to avoid if at all possible. They may be open to other options; ones that can help you avoid foreclosure and the drastic effect on your credit. Options include modifying the loan, or a short sale, where the lender approves the sale of your home for less then the balance of the loan.

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional who can help you if you are in danger of foreclosure. They have specific knowledge of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners.

Why Use a Senior Specialist?

by Anita Tish, SRES

Over the age of 50 and considering selling the family home? You will need a realtor with senior experience and knowledge. Those qualities, along with knowledge of managing the sale of a home are what SRES designees can bring to your next real estate transaction.

They are certified senior specialists and know the financial and emotional challenges clients face when selling a family home. Such certified specialists have knowledge about everything from reverse mortgages and the importance of universal design to uses of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs. SRES designees have all the resources and knowledge to simplify the transactions and eliminate the anxiety of selling your home. SRES designees will also help you steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize aged 50+ borrowers.

And when you need help from other professionals, they can help get you in touch with qualified home inspectors, movers, attorneys, CPAs, and other experts.

Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s For more information and a private consultation in market, specifically short sales. A short sale occurs when a the comfort of your home, contact Anita Tish, SRES, at negotiation is entered into with the homeowner’s mortgage 610.266.4010. company (or companies) to accept less than the full balance of the loan at closing. A buyer closes on the property, and the Anita Tish, SRES property is then ‘sold short’ of the total value of the mortgage.

For homeowners to qualify for a short sale, they must fall into all of the following circumstances: • Financial Hardship – There is a situation causing you to have trouble affording your mortgage.

• Monthly Income Shortfall – In other words: “You have more month than money.” A lender sees that you cannot afford, or soon will not be able to afford your mortgage.

• Insolvency – The lender will want to see that you do not have significant liquid assets that would allow you to pay down your mortgage.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owned on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

For more information, contact Geraldine (Gerry) Green, Realtor, Pre-Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist at 484.951.0012.

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Lehigh Valley Band Concerts for September ALBURTIS Alburtis Park, 328 S. Main St. Sept. 4: Arizona Ramblers & Rusty Fleming & Rich, York & Caneswitch Sept. 5: Country State of Mind & Bill Murray (Elvis) Sept. 6: JW & The Buicks & Steel Creek Sept. 11: Bill Clinton & Country Rhythm Sept. 12: Banned From The Ranch & Southern Reign Sept. 18: Aces & Eights Sept. 19: Moore Brothers Sept. 25: Forgotten Mountain Boys & Midnight Special Sept. 26: Outlaws Oct. 3: Southern Reign Oct. 10: Jesse Wade Oct. 17: JW & The Buicks Oct. 24: Midnight Special Oct. 31: Majestics & Outlaws (Halloween Party) ALLENTOWN West Park, 16th and Turner streets, 7:30 p.m., unless noted Sept. 10: Marine Band Sept. 12: Allentown Band, Bert Meyers Concert, 3 p.m.

Sept. 26: Macungie Band, 3 p.m.

BETHLEHEM Rose Garden, Union Boulevard, 7:30 p.m., unless noted Sept. 3: Dave Neith Orchestra Sept. 5: Dave Neith Orchestra Sept. 10: Bethlehem Municipal Band Sept. 12: Flutations Sept. 18: Dave Neith Orchestra, Ice House Oct. 16: Dave Neith Orchestra, Ice House BETHLEHEM SCULPTURE GARDEN East of City Hall, rain location, City Hall Rotunda, 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 12: Eric Mintel Quartet EASTON Centre Square, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: Tom Goehring Quartet EMMAUS Community Park Arts Pavilion, 1401 Shimersville Road. 6 p.m., unless noted.

Sept. 5: Joe Kroboth Polka Band Sept. 12: Community Hymn Sing TAMAQUA Tamaqua Train Station, 18 N. Railroad St., 6 p.m.

Sept. 2: Bluzin’ Sept. 16: Christopher Dean Band

Senior Exercise Made Easy OK LISTEN UP !!!!

This is for you old folks out there. I just came across this exercise suggested for seniors to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders.

It seems so easy, so I thought I’d pass it on to some of my friends. The article suggested doing it three days a week.

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 1-lb. potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, then relax.

Each day, you’ll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb. potato sacks, then 50-lb. potato sacks, and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb. potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute!

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks.

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Roy’s Reminiscences

Remembering Depression Days

by Roy Bellesfield

I begin to write this story about Depression days and as a kid growing up, the memories of those days are sad because money was scarce and so were jobs. There was no federal or state money to help you pay your bills and yet eventually our debts were paid. Living in a Christian home made all the difference for our family, and to this day I try to live according to words of the Bible, and they are true and dependable to this day. Family prayer taught me how to find peace and love and contentment in a world that’s unstable... as we forgot to seek God and pray daily for his guidance in our busy daily lives.

Thinking of past days our mothers and dads had lots of work at home to keep them busy from morning till night with few amenities to lighten their labors. Mother and Dad and five siblings to take care of were full time labors of true love. Bringing it to mind causes me to thank God for giving us parents who lived lives on which we could pattern our lives after. Wash day meant laundry from seven people on our old Maytag washer. Fels Naptha bar soap sliced thin by Mother saved money, as soap chips were expensive, then bluing in the rinse water to make whites whiter. There were washlines all over the yard and when all lines were filled, flat pieces like hankies or towels were laid on the grass.

feel like new. Talk about recycling, everything was reused till it wore out completely.

Most of us forget the rigors of daily living in a large family and can’t remember all the things our parents did when we were growing up. But for me, I can close my eyes and concentrate and these thoughts come to my mind and cause me to thank God for blessing us with wonderful parents and brothers and sister who stuck together and helped to keep us healthy and happy.

My older brothers worked and gave their earnings to Mother who paid the bills, and when we grew to earning age, we did the same and were given spending money. There were many ways to save money and there were many do it yourselfers in those times. Dad cut our hair and fixed our shoes, took care of the coal stove in the basement, a daily task.

Dad gave me the job of sifting the ashes every Saturday and picking out the unburned coal and using them later. When we took a bath, Mom always checked necks and ears and washed our backs.

If I wrote down all the things our parents did I could fill pages, all a part of keeping the house clean and liveable. Dad taught Sunday School class many years, and was a prayer meeting leader for years. Prayer at our house was daily and Bible reading also. My personal feelings of Depression days remind me that people in general were more friendly and families closer. Neighbors helped each other and shared and cared in so many ways. I often wish we would have that comradery today and always. What a different world it would be and our attitudes would be more happy in every way.

No automatic wringers, all hand turned and I loved to help Mom. I cranked and she fed in the clothes. Of course, she made me feel good praising me for helping her. Lots of sewing was done in our home by Mom. Friends of Mother and Dad gave us hand me down clothes, nice ones, and patterns for making outfits Individualized service care by a compassionate for we kids were prominent in our home. and committed staff with available licensed nursing care.

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Personal Growth

Unopened Gifts

by Alan Allegra

On a shelf. Upstairs in the bedroom. On the table near the door. In a burglar’s stash. In the closet of good intentions. These are some of the locations of my unopened gifts.

The above locations are not mine. They are places that belong to people who, over the years, promised birthday, wedding, and good will presents that I never received. Greedy as I am, I often wonder whatever happened to those gifts (even the stolen ones!).

I love to open gifts. I admit that I open greeting cards expecting “something” to fall out. I am impatient with people who get gifts and don’t open them right away. I guess it’s that delicious feeling of anticipation, much like the smell of cookies baking in an oven. Soon, Gulp!—they’re gone. Once the last gift is open, the anticipation is gone.

Hopefully, the gift is thoughtful enough to last, even as pleasant memories, just like the cookies that cling to our hips. Sometimes, the anticipation exceeds the pleasure of the gift. I won’t give examples lest I offend friends and family.

Nevertheless, gifts are still expressions of the heart of the giver.

There is one giver whose gifts are always timely and perfect. His is a “one size fits all” kind of gift. It’s a gift that needs no special occasion. It’s the gift of eternal life, offered to everyone every moment of every day. “For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Sadly, this gift lies unopened by so many people. Like any gift, it is free for the taking; you can’t work to earn it. A gift that’s earned is not a gift; it’s wages. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

The gift of salvation is like one of those nesting dolls: When you open one, you find another inside. When you accept God’s gift of salvation, you get an infinite number of gifts inside—they don’t disappear in one gulp.

For example, you receive God’s Son Jesus: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). You get an open-ended gift registry: “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it” (John 14:14). You even

get a kingdom: “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32).

These presents come with a lifetime warranty, “for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). He won’t ask for them back, and he will fulfill his promises: “So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).

In the TV series “Monk,” the main character has an unopened gift from his wife, who was killed by a car bomb.

He refuses to open it until “it’s time.” In the final episode, Monk is dying and decides it’s time to open the gift. In that gift is the answer to her mysterious death, the answer he’s been waiting for. That answer gives him the strength to recover.

God offers everyone a gift. In that gift are the answers we seek. Don’t wait until death keeps his appointment; he doesn’t always ring the doorbell first. “It’s time” now—don’t leave the gift unopened.

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Follow Your Dream

by Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50

We all have stories from the past that we remember and recount to our friends. As time goes on, the stories take on a life of their own, becoming more adventurous, more perilous, and more romantic than the actual occurrences. Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway and Charles Dickens created their beloved tales rooted in a blend of personal experiences and emotions to develop characters and circumstances of great plots.

Such is the case for Eric Wertman, who suppressed his natural talent for writing for more than 60 years and needed the impetus of a bad economy to coax the stories out of him and pursue a passion.

In 2003, the economy was not good and Wertman was between jobs. He worked over 20 years in corporate America and later as a consultant. Growing restless he decided to tell a story that he had kicking around in his head for over 30 years. “I’m not a formally trained writer,� says Wertman who says that he approached writing the story with the discipline of a job. “I got up Monday through Friday and wrote for 3 to 4 hours in the morning, had lunch and continued writing.� The story that resulted was a 190,000 word novel. Wertman says typical bestsellers are around 120,000 words. Each Friday his wife, Ann Peaslee, a retired teacher and owner of a tutoring company, would read his work. “She really liked my story and I shared manuscripts with friends that encouraged me to continue writing the book.�

The book is titled A Haunting and Wertman describes it as an adventurous love story set in the 1970’s. The book will resonate with the Baby Boomers who grew up in the 70’s and they will associate the fictitious characters with their own friends during that time. “The book is a beach read: easy to read, light and fun.�

Wertman sought out an agent to help him pitch the book to a publishing firm and found one. “Agents are difficult to come by,� says Wertman, “because they only make a

commission if your book gets published so they don’t waste their time unless they think they have quality work.� The book was shopped around to numerous publishing houses with no takers. Then Wertman’s agent passed away.

Wertman believing in his story decided to put his money where his mouth was and self-publish the book. “I feel that I was successful in my endeavor,� says Wertman. “I wrote the story that I intended to write, the way I wanted to do it. It may not be for everyone as it is not sugar coated,� Wertman explains. “It is real and it is a love story from a man’s point of view, including what men are really like.� Wertman goes on: “It’s the conversation that guys would have if they were driving together or in a locker room; its authentic, but maybe not everyone’s cup of tea.� “For the first time in my life I felt that my brain was fully engaged and felt very fulfilled. I enjoy writing and will continue to work on new books.� It took a year and a half to write the book and he has even finished the sequel. For those Boomers looking to relive the 70’s, the book will soon be available on Amazon.com, but in the meantime requests for the $17 purchase (including sales tax and shipping) can be sent to Eric at 970 Hillcrest Drive, Macungie, PA 18062 or call 610-967-6503.

Jeanne knew it was time for a change.

Country Meadows resident since 2008

Jeanne loves the memories of her family and the home they shared. However, when she found herself alone, fixing problems and taking care of maintenance became overwhelming.

When Jeanne moved to Country Meadows, she brought her memories with her and left homeowner worries behind. Now, she feels spoiled by people serving her dinner, taking care of landscaping, even cleaning her apartment. It gives her time to do the things she loves most.

At Country Meadows, we have independent living, assisted living, memory support services and restorative care options to fit the individual needs of most seniors. Like Jeanne, every one of our residents is unique. So for many of them, having more choices about how they live makes a world of difference.

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Volunteering for Seniors

by Diane Schrameyer, Director, RSVP

The week of September 2024, 2010 has been designated by the Corporation for National and Community Service in conjunction with the Senior Corps associations and programs nationwide as a time to celebrate the extraordinary commitment and contributions of Senior Corps volunteers and recognize their impact on addressing tough challenges in our nation.

Conceived during John F. Kennedy’s presidency, Senior Corps currently links more than 500,000 Americans to service opportunities. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations throughout the United States.

For more than four decades, the three Senior Corps programs—RSVP, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions—have engaged age 55-plus volunteers in service to meet critical needs. Last year nearly 500,000 Senior Corps volunteers provided 98 million hours of service estimated to be worth more than $2 billion.

Senior Corps recognizes that Americans over 55 have a lifetime of experience to share. They’ve gained decades of practical experience managing households, families and businesses. They were trained to be teachers and nurses, assistants and salespeople, assembly line workers and executives.

Most still maintain enough youthful idealism to believe they can make a real difference in their world. Senior Corps can assist when they are ready to explore how and where their unique talents and expertise can best be utilized in their communities.

Pennsylvania boasts some 22,000 Senior Corps volunteers serving in 48 local projects throughout the Commonwealth.

That includes the nearly 800 volunteers who serve locally as part of RSVP of Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon Counties. From assisting seniors to tutoring children, from enhancing the capacity of non-profit organizations, to improving and protecting the environment, these senior volunteers are putting their unique talents to work and making a difference.

RSVP volunteers are helping seniors with Medicare paperwork; assisting persons in need by helping them access benefits; tutoring children in classrooms and after school programs; building community gardens; delivering meals; monitoring streams; serving in food pantries and soup kitchens; helping with numerous community projects; providing companionship and services to those who need extra assistance.

Communities are stronger because of citizen involvement and the capacities of service agencies are enhanced through the use of skilled senior volunteers. Senior Corps RSVP of Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon Counties, sponsored by Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and supported by all three Area Agencies on Aging, salutes and celebrates the dedication and accomplishments of its 800 members – not just during Senior Corps Week, but every week.

To learn more about Senior Corps RSVP and how you can become part of America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over, visit our website – www.seniorcorpsofpa.org - or call our Main Office at 610-391-8257 - or send an email to RSVP@diakon.org.

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Female...Any part under a car’s hood.

Male......The strap fastener on a woman’s bra.

ENTERTAINMENT (en-ter-tayn-ment) n.

Female...A good movie, concert, play or book.

Male......Anything that can be done while drinking beer.

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FLATULENCE (flach-u-lens) n.

Female...An Embarrassing byproduct of indigestion.

Male......A source of entertainment, self-expression, male bonding.

REMOTE CONTROL (ri-moht kon-trohl) n.

Female...A device for changing from one TV channel to another.

Male......A device for scanning through all 375 channels every 5 minutes.

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Pine 1 Pine Blintz 2 Blintz editor@lifestylesover50.com Flex 3 Flex Jobs Really cool cool 4 Really Over 50 and just starting to reach Pallid 5 Pallid your peak? Fast growth American Phenol company looking for mature 6 Phenol individuals who can recruit, train Not (refix) 7 Not (refix) and support others. Call 1-866Washout 8 Washout 384-2512 ext 123 toll free for Squirm recorded information.

9 Squirm Unabridged 10 Unabridged Volunteers Marsh plantplant 11 Marsh Phoebe Home needs volunteers Afloat (2 wds.)

12 Afloat (2 wds.) help care for the exotic birds in Forage food home. Extensive training. In-house 14 Forage food Shanty transporters needed for physical 22 Shanty therapy department in AM, PM Expression of surprise 24 Expression of surpriseand weekend hours. Shopping trips Compass point Tues PM - escorts needed. Need 25 Compass point Healthy for someone to visit residents.Joan 26 Healthy Wickel 610-794-5362 jwickel@ Press phoebe.org 27 Press Convex shape 28 Convex shape Senior Corps RSVP is resource Toe part 29 Toe part for those 55 & over who want Computer memory unit challenging, rewarding volunteer 30 Computer Provide food memory unitopportunities in the community.If 31 Provide food you would like to: help older adults Super ___, cartoon access benefits; monitor a stream; 34 Super ___, cartoon Brand of sandwich cookie build a house; help youth develop 35 Brand of sandwich cookie Unit reading and math skills; assist seniors with Medicare paperwork; 36 Unit Snaky fish mentor at-risk youth; deliver meals 38 Snaky fish First man to homebound neighbors; plant a 39 First(German) man community garden; lead museum "Mister" tours; advocate for residents; teach 40 "Mister" (German) Type of poison environmental awareness programs; 42 Type of poison Smacks or choose from the 100’s of other opportunities contact Senior Corps 43 Smacks Metric weight unit RSVP. 610-391-8257, RSVP@ 44 Metric weight unit Flying saucer diakon.org or 45 aFlying Do dancesaucer www.seniorcorpsofpa.org.

Aleutian 46 Do a dance Lutheran Home at Topton invites Wash 47 Aleutian volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents.

Gulf 48 Wash Flex hours – days, evenings and/or Otherwise 49 Gulf weekends. Carol Miller: 610-682Finish 1420, millerc@diakon.org.

51 Otherwise Footgear 52 Finish Volunteer Center lists agencies Kind 53 Footgear needing volunteers. 610-807-0336, Mr..'s wife www.volunteerlv.org.

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friend, a person who happens to live with mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for

22 a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty of the volunteer position – HAVE FUN! Call 610.435.9651.

Heartland Hospice seeks caring volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Comprehensive training, flex hours. Janet Daly, Coordinator. 610-266-0134 Do you think of yourself as a “people person”, helping others,and wanting to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life? Have skills and talents that you want to use to “give back”? Have time to give to someone who has needs or are a good listener? If these apply to you, Compassionate Care wants you. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities with a training and support program to help you put your talents to good use. Loretta Kistler 888-680-6650 or email lkistler@cchnet.net

Social & Support Groups Wed, Sep1 LV Vegetarians. Quaker Mtng House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner.

6pm. $3.50 Len 610-709-8984 Mon, Oct 14 trip Paper Mill Playhouse “Hairspray”. Dinner at Snuffy’s. $112 pp, times TBA. 2 day, 1 night trip in Nov (Date TBA) to Turning Point Casino in NY. Shuttle to casino, $30 free play for casino or bingo, $15 meal credit, continental breakfast. Cherry Blossom trip to Washington Apr 6-7, 2011. Included: admission National Aquarium, dinner/show, breakfast, monuments tour, lunch cruise, bus tour of cherry blossoms.

Cost $357-$379. Pat 610-767-4881 Thurs, Aug 5 Alzheimer’s Support Group, Thurs 1-3 PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 1900 Pennsylvania Ave, Allentown.

St. John’s Friendly Fifties, 1343 Newport Ave, 19th anniversary, Mon. Sep 13 1PM, rosary at 11:30, Mike Skweir - music, lunch served.

Thurs. Sep 2, Allentown AARP Chap. 5415 St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church 140 S.Ott St. Social hour 12-1p.m. Biz mtng follows. Nancy Busch speaks on elder law 610437-4265, Upcoming trips: Sep 29

Lifestyles over 50 Ehrhardt’s Fall Foliage Train Ride. $65 Ride Honesdale to Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort. Music, floor show, 3 hrs. beer, wine, soda. All you can eat family style dinner.

Tues Sep 7 12PM Lower Macungie Seniors. Lower Macungie Ctr 610395-0782.

Tues, Sep 7, 6 pm. Whitehall Senior Grp. Dinner, entertain, Whitehall HS $3. 610-264-3721.

Wed Sep 8, 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company.

Ruth, 610-965-9584.

Thurs, Sep 9, 7PM Lower Milford Twnshp Fire Co. 1601 Limeport Pike, spaghetti dinner adults $7 children $4 salad bar, dessert.

Thurs, Sep 9 AARP Chap. 3115, 12PM Whitehall, American Club, 300 Cherry St, Coplay. After social hour, refreshments available. New members welcome. 610-264-9164

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Tues, Sep 14, 8:30 AM Lehigh Co. TRIAD free continental breakfast.

Green Meadows of Allentown. 610967-5454.

Wed, Sep 15, 5:30-6:30PM. Alzheimer’s Support Group, share, support. Professional advice from caregivers for Alz. impaired families.

Arden Courts of Allentown 610366-9010.

Wed, Sep 15, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12pm 484-788-0196 or info@lvmac.org to get involved. .

Thur, Sep 16, 5:30 Alz’s Support Group, Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3. Light dinner 610-395-7160.

Thur, Sep 16 4:30-6 pm. Alz Support Grp, support for those providing care and deal with Alz disease. Adult Day Service Bldg, Westminster Village. 610-7828390.

Sat, Sep 11, 10:30AM Enjoy gardening, interested in peace issues? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 and Walbert Ave, Allentown, 2.5 acres dedicated peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant & children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Fri, Sep 17, 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group.

Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

Sat, Sep 11 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

Thur, Sep 16 7pm. LV Brain Injury Support Group - Good Shepherd Health & Tech Center, 850 S. Fifth Street, Allentown.

Mon, Sep 13, 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756.

Tues, Sep 14, Alzheimer’s Support Group, SarahCare Adult Day Service, 610-391-1576 Tues, Sep 14, 1pm, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5th & Chestnut Sts, Emmaus. Emmaus Garden Club, Sandi 610.965.2062.

Tues, Sep 14, 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family, struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-395-8756.

Thur, Sep 16 - Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers 4-5 PM Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. 267-371-4569

Thur, Sep 16 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group.

Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Tue, Sep 28 Alzheimer’s Support Group 10AM. Old Orchard Health Care Center. Palmer Twp. Jim Baer 610-438-1608.

Tue, Sep 28 LV Parkinson’s Support Group, Gerry Haines. Banko Bldg.

10-12PM. Wed May 26 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

LV Chapter 1371 National Active and Retired Federal Employees meet Sep 30 at St. Peters Lutheren Church community room, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown, 12PM lunch. After meal, program of

interest to seniors presented by local officials seeking reelection.Brief biz session concludes meeting. Current and former Fed workers invited.

1st timers and those wanting lunch ($7.50) call Ken 610-837-7246 before Sat, Aug 21. If just attending program arrive at 12:45 pm.

Mondays 10 and 1. “Loving Hands Quilting Circle”. Country Meadows. Allentown, Buildings 3 & 1, 610-395-7160.

Mondays 10 am. Hi-Neighbors Group, senior group. 2 speakers each meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem. 610-954-7561.

Mondays 11:30-2. JCC, Allentown Friendship Circle. Open to 50 and over. Programs and lunch. Ruth 610-865-3646, 1 week in advance.

Tuesdays, 1 pm. Trexlertown Area Senior Group. Trexlertown Fire Co. 610-395-5316.

Tuesdays 1:30-4:30. Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times.

Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Wednesdays noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company.

Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Wednesdays 1pm St. Stevens Church Franklin & Turner St. Allentown. Cards, bingo & refreshments.

Thursdays at 12. Schnecksville Senior Citizen Group. Peg 610-3958667 Schnecksville Fire Co. Fridays 1 pm. Emmaus Senior Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus. Erma 610-966-2299.

Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. SilverSneakers 1 M/T/W 10:45AM M/W 3PM. SilverSneakers 2 T 8:30AM & F 10:30AM, YogaStretch Th 10:45AM Sat 8AM, SilverSplash T/Th 9:15am Sat 8:15AM. Suburban Family YMCA. Times for adult aquatics classes: 610-8677588. Silver Sneakers I: Mon, Tues, Thurs at 9:00am,Thurs: 10:00am.

Silver Sneakers II Mon 10:00am, Fri: 10:00am Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch - Wed: 10am.

Allentown YMCA & YWCA Senior

Fit M-W-F 9:00 am, Silver Circuit M-W-F 9:00 am, Silver Sneakers 1 Mon & Thurs 11:30 am, Silver Sneakers 2 Mon, Tues, Thurs. 1:30 pm, Silver Splash Mon, Wed 9:30 am, Fri 2 pm, YogaStretch Wed 1:30 pm. Dates of adult aquatic classes available. 610-434-9333 Sep 20-24 Open House, free classes for seniors, adults, teens and kids.

YMCA - Easton, P’burg & Vicinity.

Silver Sneakers Cardio Mon1pm Tues 11am, Wed. & Fri. 12pm Silver Sneakers 1 Tues. & Thurs.

12:30pm. Silver Sneakers Yoga Wed. 12:50pm. Low Impact Aerobics Tues. & Thurs. 8am. Aqua Aerobics M-F 9:15am, Tues. & Thurs.

7:00pm. Arthritis Aquatics M-W-F 10:30am, Tues. & Thurs. 1:00pm www.familyymca.org Arthritis Aquatics M-W-F 11:0011:45 AM or 11:45-12:30PM. 3rd St. Alliance for Women & Children.

Month:$38.00 Drop-in: $6.00, more programs, memberships available. 610-258-6271. Aqua Pilates, Arthritis Aquatics, Aqua Aerobics. Rodale Aquatic Center Allentown 610-606-4670.

Sept 19-25 50th anniv. Lehigh Senior Center Celebrations, Autumn Adventure Sep 19, $20 advance, $25 at door. 610-4373700. Sep 17 annual golf outing.

Tai Chi and Qigong classes in LV,

Do you have old classic records that you want to sell?

Call Julius Vitali of VINYLALLY HEAR at

610-217-1629 (cell) 610-966-6202 (phone)

Buying classical records and collections

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experienced instructor, reasonable rates. Hilary Smith, RN 610-751-6090 or smith.hilarym@gmail.com

Dances Wednesday Dances at Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 1-4 pm. 1st & 3rd Wed of month. $7.00 includes refreshments.

610-437-3700 www.lehighseniors.org.

Saturday evening dances Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 8-11 pm. $7.00 610-437-3700.

Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-3907550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. Sep 7 & 14 Lindy, East Coast Swing, 21 & 28 West Coast Swing www.allentownswingdance.org Check for semi private lessons.

Third Friday – Easton Dance Party at Third St. Alliance, N. 3rd St., Easton.

610-330-9950.

Ballroom Dance Sundays at Fearless Fire Company in Allentown, Carol 610-398-8312 schedule and info.

Ballroom on High, Swing, www. swingkat.com

Bingo Mon & Thurs 7 PM. Memorial Hall, Liberty Fire Co. Stockertown. 610759-6811 Wed 5PM game at 6:45PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 610-395-5479 Wed 6PM game at 7PM Lehigh County Senior Ctr. Free coffee and snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700

Classes and Lectures Seniors Who Wish to Re-Enter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, computer classes limited to 8. Basic Computer I & II, Digital Camera, Digital Photos, Intro to Internet. Classes at center and Whitehall Library. 8- 1.5 hr. classes $40 members $80 nonmembers.

Membership $20. 610-437-3700 or dndod@aol.com.

Community Events First and Third Tues, 8 pm. Tickle Me Tuesday, Allentown BrewWorks.

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September 2010 Diakon Family Life Services FREE grief support groups: Wed, Sept.

29-Nov. 3, 6:30-8pm, Union Evang. Lutheran Church, 5500 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, Mon, Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 6:30-8pm, Allentown Public Library 1201 W. Hamilton St. Mon, Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 6:30-8pm, St. Mary’s R.C. Church Pastoral Center, 14833 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown. 610 692-1337 or www. diakon.org/loss Fall Festival, Werley’s Corner Hotel, New Tripoli, 12-6, Sep 11-12, music starts at 2. Free kids activities, car and hobby collections & more.

Crowded Kitchen Players presents Neil Simon’s comedy, “Rumors,” Oct 1-17 McCoole’s Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St. Quakertown. $18- Adults $14-Seniors, $8 Students. (Cash or Check Only) 610.395.7176 Veterans Employment Program - we help vets find employment. For detailed info call LVMAC 484-7880196 or info@lvmac.org.

Attention Job Seekers: Easton Public Library has series of 1 hour webinars with tips and advice for finding, getting the job you want. Free. Register at desk or 610-258-2917.

Wed. Sep 29 3:00 PM “Find Hidden Leads Online and at Library”, Wed Oct 27 3:00 PM “Write Resume that Gets the Job” Wed Dec 1 3:00 PM “Learn How to Interview Like a Pro” Palmerton Library’s Fourth Annual Quilt Show 402 Delaware Ave Palmerton Sun Oct 10 12-to 4pm,$3.00, Door prizes, Chinese

auction and vendors. Info or to exhibit new or antique quilt, 610-826-3424 1st Presbyterian, Bethlehem, Mondays: Sep 13 “2010 Israel Pilgrimage”, Sep 20 10AM: LEPOCO Peace Center, 11:15AM: “Why Your Paper Looks So Funny Lately” Sep 27 10 AM “Grasshopper War”, 11:15AM “Is Your Brain Aging Gracefully?”

Thurs Sep 16, Schnecksville Fire Co. Senior Free Activity Day, 610-799-341, dart games, lunch, bingo, ring toss, more St. Francis Ctr. for Renewal, 395 Bridal Path Rd, Bethlehem Wed Oct 7 7-9PM “Spirituality of Parenting Across Generations”, ge.bickford@rcn.com, 610865-1679 $15 donation.

Lehigh Valley Senior Ctr.: Oct 6: $27, $35 (non members), New York Met Museum, Nov 18: $85, $95 (non members) Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Dec 1: $62, Debbie Reynolds @ Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 610-437-3700 or Beth@ lehighseniors.org

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