Lifestyles over 50 May 2012

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The LV Wine Trail Cars that Were Stars Care Feature: Personal Care Communities

1957 in Review Things to Do with Grandkids

Wine Making as a Hobby Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery Founders John and Pat Skrip, and children – John Jr. and Kari.

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From the Editor This month we have two articles on wine and wine making. The first article is on Bob Thompson. Bob makes his wine in his home. He offers insight on how easy it is to start home winemaking and what you need in the way of supplies. We also have an article on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail which promotes our eight family-owned vineyards.

There is an interesting exhibit at the America on Wheels museum in Allentown. It has classic cars that appeared in some of our favorite movies and TV shows. Lifestyles over 50 will have sponsor an open house May 22 from 2-4PM at the exhibit. Please come to enjoy the cars and chat with the staff of our magazine.

This month we have articles on “You’ve Earned a Say”.

This is an initiative that will allow everyone to share their ideas on how to strengthen Social Security and Medicare.

Many of us Boomers are facing issues with caring for our aging parents. We have an article on what to look for when researching personal care facilities. Additionally we have a grid that highlights our area facilities and what they provide.

Lastly we bring back some memories from the year 1957. Stroll down this memory lane on pages 12-13.

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Criminal Hall of Shame Kentucky (where else?): Two men tried to pull the front off a cash machine by running a chain from the machine to the bumper of their pickup truck. Instead of pulling the front panel off the machine, though, they pulled the bumper off their truck.

Scared, they left the scene and drove home. With the chain still attached to the machine. With their bumper still attached to the chain. With their vehicle’s license plate still attached to the bumper.

South Carolina: A man walked into a local police station, dropped a bag of cocaine on the counter, informed the desk sergeant that it was substandard cut, and asked that the person who sold it to him be arrested immediately.

Indiana: A man walked up to a cashier at a grocery store and demanded all the money in the register. When the cashier handed him the loot, he fled--leaving his wallet on the counter.

Arizona: A company called “Guns For Hire” stages gunfights for Western movies, etc. One day, they received a call from a 47-year-old woman who wanted to have her husband killed. She got 4-1/2 years in jail.

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by Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50 cattytheatre.org/ 1. Plant a Garden. Although the rototilling part of putting 8. Mother’s Day in a garden needs to be done by an adult, kids can have Tea. Sample a lot of fun planting a garden. They are also more likely authentic tea and treats enjoyed at White House, learn to eat vegetables they have grown themselves rather than about some of our nation’s most fascinating First Ladies. fighting with them to eat a teaspoon of store bought May 12, 2 p.m. Registration required. Lehigh Valley canned beans. Kids can dig rows, plant seeds, water and Heritage Museum. 432 Walnut St., Allentown. 610-435help weed - just make sure they know the difference 1074, www.lehighvalleryheritagemuseum.org. Free to between the garden plants and the weeds. members; non-members $8 adults, $3 children; under 5 2. Lockridge May Festival featuring Renaissance music, free.

May Pole dancing, and the “Crowning of the May 9. Rock & Roll Science. Test out electronic music and Queen”. Come at noon to stroll through the crafters/ other science instruments in a “jam” session with other artists, activities, and treats (from noon to 5:00 pm). visitors. Get your photo taken as a rock star and view May 6. Lockridge Park and Furnace, 525 Franklin it on a Facebook page. Talk with musicians and learn Street, Alburtis, PA. Free.

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Alpaca Shearing at 12 pm; Natural Horsemanship 10. Mayfair Festival of the Arts. Dancers, storytellers, art Demonstration – 2 pm; Chicks and Ducklings; Games exhibits, local and national musical acts, hands-on craft and crafts; Pony Rides, 11 am-4pm. (Rain Date May demonstrations, and culinary delights. May 24 4 pm 12th). Volunteer Days on the Farm: Garden planting through May 28, 2012 at 7 pm. Cedar Beach Park, 2600 and Clean up Day — May 5 and 6; 7945 Springhouse Hamilton St., Allentown. www.mayfairfestival.org.

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“Cars That Were Stars”

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

I had the good fortune to see this new exhibit before it was open to the public. I must admit I was like a kid in a candy store. The exhibit showcases cars that appeared in some of our most-loved and wellknown movies and TV shows.

The museum, located on North Front Street in Allentown, opened its newest exhibit on April 14. Arriving from all over the country these vehicles have made an indelible mark on the nation’s culture. The exhibits are on loan from collectors and museums.

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David Lee Roth 1951 Mercury - extensively modified 1951 Mercury was featured in David Lee Roth’s California Girls video, which was nominated for Best Video at the 1985 MTV awards.

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Ernie’s Taxi from “It’s A Wonderful Life” - straight from Bedford Falls to America On Wheels, comes the famous taxi driven by “Ernie” in the renowned Christmas film directed by Frank Capra and recognized as one of the best American films ever made!

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“The Blob” 1940 Ford V8 De Luxe Coupe – This 1958 Sci-Fi thriller was Steve McQueen’s debut film and also starred Aneta Corsaut, “Helen” on The Andy Griffith Show. Three friends of “Steve Andrews” (McQueen) are seen in numerous scenes cruising around town in a 1940 hot rod (Ford V8 De Luxe Coupe).

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Famous Jeep “Nelly Belle” from Roy Rogers TV Show - Driven on the television series from 1951-57 by Roger’s sidekick, actor, Pat Brady who made the famed jeep “Nelly Belle” a household word with his catch phrase while trying to stop the vehicle—“Whooaa, Nelly Belle.”

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The six month exhibit will showcase the following: • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car- The 1968 film with the same name was written by several writers including Ian Flemming of James Bond fame and starred Dick Van Dyke about an amazing flying car.

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Muppet Car - Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Movie” from 1979 was the first in a series of live-action musical Muppet feature films. Henson used several classic cars in his first film, but the most famous was a pair of psychedelic painted 1951Studebaker Commander Coupes, one of which is coming to America On Wheels.

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Austin Powers Car - On display will be the custom made 1998 Volkswagen Beetle featured in the movie ‘Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” Oh baby!

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“Fast and Furious 2” 2001 Honda S2000 - This striking hot pink custom Honda roadster was driven by street racer, “Suki,” the only named female racer in the 2003 sequel film.

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Rick Nelson 1932 Ford Hot Rod - The 1932 Ford is the holy grail of hot rods. Better known as “the Deuce,� it’s the car every hot-rodder wants. 1950s singer, heart throb, Ricky Nelson drove a ‘32 roadster on the Ozzie and Harriet television show (cruising into AOW in July).

You Are Invited! Free Open House Lifestyles over 50 readers are invited to a free open house on Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm.

The event celebrates Lifestyles over 50’s seventh year publishing and is also a thank you to readers and community members for their support.

America on Wheels is located at 5 North Front Street Allentown, PA 18102. There is ample on-site parking. Come and see the cars highlighted in our story on these pages. We hope to see you there!

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Wine Making as a Hobby - So Easy and So Satisfying

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 ost of us have had a glass or wine or two from time

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and his wife, Nancy, now grow or buy their own grapes and fruits to make wine from “scratch”. This is a more involved process than using starter kits, but it allows for more creativity and customizing. Bob has made wine from strawberries, blackberries, jalapeno peppers (yes, jalapenos), peaches and just about any fruit you can name.

to time. We also tend to associate a higher price with a better quality wine. So must we spend big bucks to drink good wine?

Not necessarily.

I recently met with Bob Thompson of Lehighton. Like many people around the country he brews his own wine in his home. His results are quite impressive. He started out about 10 years ago making a very small batch of wine using a starter kit. He made a case of wine and found it surprisingly easy to do, and the wine was quite tasty. Today Bob regularly makes several cases of different types of wine, and his wine is so good that he has won a number of ribbons in amateur wine tasting contests.

As with any hobby, the more you “get into it”, the more you will spend in time and supplies. However, you will also become more expert at making wine and be able to experiment with different techniques and ingredients.

Bob has become quite the winemeister so his house has a lot of supplies around the house and basement. But he also has a wide range of delicious and Bob Thompson at home among his berries interesting wines.

So how easy is it to get started Brewing your own wine will likely get with wine making as a hobby? Bob You can buy a starter kit for suggested going to a local beer and anywhere from $100-$200... In you to meet others with a similar interest wine brewing supplier or use the about six weeks you can have your in wine making. This leads to new friends Internet to buy supplies. You can buy first batch of home-brewed wine. and the trading of knowledge that can only help to make you a better brewer. a starter kit for anywhere from $100You can compare recipes and share $200 – it usually includes a plastic insights about the art of wine making. barrel for fermenting, a glass carboy (a large glass barrel used for your second stage of Being a dedicated reporter I sampled quite a number of brewing), a case of bottles, Bob’s wines and can attest to their quality. It’s a tough job but corks, a corker, wine syrup, someone had to do it. So if you have ever had a desire to try yeast, tools and complete making your own wine, give it a shot. You will find it easy to instructions. That’s it. You can do and more importantly a very satisfying hobby. And don’t brew beer in a similar manner, forget to invite me over to try your wine. I am pretty sure I’ll but that’s another story for be free that day. another time.

In about six weeks you can have your first batch of home-brewed wine. The other great feature is that the wine is also inexpensive - a case of good homemade wine will cost about $2.50 per bottle. Once you have made your first batch of wine with your starter kit all you need to buy for future brews is the wine syrup that comes in cans, some yeast and a few inexpensive chemicals. The one aspect that Bob emphasized was the need for cleanliness – it is essential for successful brewing. The starter kit gives you the supplies and instructions in this area also.

Bob has gone deeper into the art of making wine. He

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She legally married 23 men one after the other; each marriage ending in the divorce or death of the husband.

There are no cemeteries in San Francisco, CA (excluding the federal National Cemetery at Lincoln Way) Married men tip better than unmarried men India never invaded any country in her history ‘Jedi’ is an official religion in Australia with over 70,000 followers Church of England has apologized to Charles Darwin 200 years after his birth Chewing gum while peeling onions will reduce your tears Dalmatians are born without spots There are 318,979,564,000 possible combinations of the first four moves in Chess Roosters have to extend their necks in order to crow Winston Churchill was born in a ladies’ room Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex If you are right handed, you will tend to chew food on your right side. If you are left handed, you likely to chew food on your left side Any free moving liquid in outer space will form itself into a sphere, because of its surface tension

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The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal. At 188 decibels, the noise can be detected over 800 kilometres away The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for plumbers in the US The eyes of the chameleon can move independently. It can see in two different directions at the same time The total weight of skin for an average adult human is 6 pounds Coffee beans aren’t beans; they are fruit pits

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Are You Making Your Voice Heard?

by Pat Nemetch, President APRN, Member, PA State AARP Long Term Care Committee Our local newspaper recently carried a story titled Americans’ View: The Older You Are, the Older ‘Old’ Is. The point of the article was to demonstrate that as we age, our perception of what’s “old” changes. When you think about, that’s an idea that makes sense. When we are young, we see authority figures like teachers and parents as old. But for those of us who are members of the boomer generation or older, our views have certainly changed. For us, age is only a number and we’re only as old as we feel.

After all, the aging process does have its benefits. I find I learn something new every day and am far wiser and more experienced than ever before. Like many older adults, I still have much to look forward to, including retiring from my career and pursuing my own “what’s next”. A key element of my dreams is knowing that Social Security and Medicare will remain in place. Unfortunately, there is a possibility that those safety net programs that mean so much for so many will undergo significant changes if we do not do something right now!

Last month I wrote about the You’ve Earned a Say listening tour AARP is conducting throughout Pennsylvania and nationwide. I even enjoyed presenting the program to groups of older adults in our area. But there simply aren’t enough baby boomers paying attention to these important topics.

We all know that Social Security and Medicare need to be protected and strengthened. More importantly, we can’t continue allowing politicians in Washington to debate these issues behind closed doors. We need to give a voice to us and others who have a vital interest in the future of these programs as well as to those who earned their Medicare and Social Security benefits with a lifetime of hard work.

Any discussion about the future of Social Security and Medicare needs to be based on a clear understanding of the current status and future needs of these vital programs.

It needs to recognize the critical role that Medicare and Social Security play in the health and financial security of older Americans. And it starts with the knowledge of how

changes would affect the health and financial security of older Americans—today and tomorrow.

To those of you who have already spoken up and shared your views on the future of Social Security and Medicare, I say thank you. For the rest, I recommend visiting www.aarp. org during May to learn more about You’ve Earned a Say, and make your voice heard. You can deliver your opinion online or over the phone by calling 1-877-926-8300. I can even help you schedule a listening session at your home with a few friends, at work, at your church-- anywhere people gather together.

Throughout the 60’s and 70’s, the boomer generation marched against the Vietnam War, for peace and for equal rights. Well we must join together to have our voices heard once again. Only this time we are fighting to secure our future and that for our children and grandchildren. If you think you don’t have the same energy as the days of protest marches, I suggest simply looking into the future and imagine a life without Social Security and Medicare. Now use that motivation to be sure your voice is heard in Washington. Let our representatives know that we have earned our say.

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facilities and other commercial projects. Family was always important to Joe, and as his own family grew, he wanted a business where his children could be around. Joe decided to open a personal care home on 22nd Street in Allentown and named it after his daughter Alexandria.

by Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50

Explorers and colonists around the world have named towns after the birthplace of Christ. We are familiar with the story of the Moravians and their founding of Bethlehem.

Similarly, there is a city in northern Brazil named Belém, literally translated from Portugese means Bethlehem. Our local Bethlehem is the known as the Christmas city. Belém is the city of mango trees. The cities share little more than their name, and a man named Joe Negrao.

Joe Negrao was born in Belém to a middleclass family. His father was a businessman and gave his son an education to be a geological engineer. Seeking adventure and opportunity, at age 27 Joe left his native Brazil for America in 1963. He stayed his relatives and found a job bagging groceries and methodically worked hard pursing the American Dream eventually landing a job with a large shipping line, later a corporation setting up factories and eventually he struck out on his own starting a silk flower factory and wholesale and distribution operation for fresh flowers. Ever the opportunist, Joe grew interested in real estate and got into real estate development. He built shopping malls, apartments, storage

Today Joe Negrao along with his son, Joe Jr., own and actively manage three Alexandria Manor locations in Bethlehem, Bath and Nazareth. “This is truly a family owned business,” Joe Jr. proudly tells me as we sit in one of the common area living rooms. “We live within 10 minutes of all of our locations and our families are actively involved and enjoy being with the residents. My father designed the buildings to have a family atmosphere.” At all Alexandria Manors, instead of having one large cafeteria, each floor and area of the building has its own cozy living room and dinning room for that area’s residents to give it more of a home-like feel. Many rooms even open into the common area for those residents who like to socialize or have difficulty with mobility.

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What to Look for in a Personal Care Facility

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Definition of Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania: “Personal Care Homes (PCH) are residential facilities that offer personal care services, assistance and supervision to four or more persons who are not relatives of the operator. A PCH is not a nursing home and no skilled or intermediate care is offered or allowed.

Residents of a PCH need assistance or supervision in activities of daily living (e.g. dressing, bathing) or instrumental activities of daily living (e.g. laundry, cleaning).

Personal Care Homes are required to hire staff who meet basic education requirements.

So what are some of things you should consider when reviewing a personal care facility?

Licensing All facilities providing personal care services must have valid licenses and permits. The permit and inspection report must be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises.

Safety When visiting a facility, check the stairwells and hallways.

It is important that they are well-lit and free of obstacles, such

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When touring rooms, check the bathrooms to ensure that there are grab bars next to bathtubs, showers and toilets.

Cleanliness Upon entering a facility, you should take note of the smells and sights you encounter, especially if the facility smells of urine or heavy room deodorant. Also, inspect window sills, counters, table tops and floors for dust and dirt.

Kitchens and residents’ bathrooms must be kept clean.

Meals During your tour of a home, ask to see a copy of the planned menus. You will also want to ask whether there are menus to accommodate special diets.

Medications Be sure to ask who bears the responsibility for the initial acquisition and refilling of prescription medication. You will want to know who supervises the medication and whether medicines are kept in a secured place.

Atmosphere Residents will want to feel at home in a personal care facility, and pleasant surroundings help to achieve that. Flowers, pictures, seasonal decorations and general orderliness are all vital in providing a happy and comfortable environment for residents.

Activities Regularly scheduled activities with participation encouraged by staff members helps to boost morale and a sense of community within a personal care home. You may wish to inquire about the availability of religious services.

Privacy and respect During your visits to facilities, watch the staff members closely. By observing them, you will be able to get an idea of their attitudes towards their jobs and towards their residents.

The actions of the staff reflect how the management or the administration feels about the resident.

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A Pharmacy with Long Term Care

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

I recently went to Newhard Pharmacy to find out this unique pharmacy. I met with Tracey Anderson, their DME/ Medicare Billing Specialist and Debra Bachman the Front End Manager who gave me a tour of the pharmacy.

Newhard Pharmacy has been a household name in the Lehigh Valley with Tracey Anderson its roots dating back as far as 1895. This family business is owned by father and son, Jack and John Pavis. Located on Main Street in Northampton, on the outside it might appear to be an ordinary pharmacy, but once inside you will see how this independent pharmacy is so very different.

With a staff of about 70 employees it provides comprehensive care for many Debra Bachman Lehigh Valley residents.

There is an expansive list of services that Newhard Pharmacy provides besides prescription processing.

This list includes Durable Medical Equipment (DME), immunizations, compounded prescriptions, and Long Term Care packaging.

In their newly renovated DME section they have certified fitters in the following areas: Jobst stockings, diabetic/therapeutic shoes (custom orthotics), FLA Braces, T.E.N.S. units, and Amoena mastectomy products. The range of mastectomy products that improve the quality of life for women include custom fitted recovery garments and LympheDivas.

Immunizations offered at any time include flu, pneumonia, shingles, chicken pox, TDap, Hepatitis, and Meningitis. Newhard Pharmacy is one of the few pharmacies in the area that can provide compounded medications for items that are not manufactured to include creams, ointments, oral liquid suspensions, and many pet medications.

Newhard Pharmacy also is different in one major aspect – they have a separate pharmacy that concentrates on Long Term Care. They fill, package and deliver medications throughout the Lehigh Valley to many senior adult facilities as well as to people in their homes.

There is an impressive quality control system where staff members analyze the prescription, pull the medication(s), blister pack pills into boards for easy dispensing by the

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On Thursday, May 3rd, the public is invited to attend a program hosted by representatives from AARP Harrisburg.

The program is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Earned a Sayâ&#x20AC;?. It is being held in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 held in the Fellowship Meeting room of St. Timothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at 140 So. Ott St., Allentown.

For 75 years, millions of Americans have been able to count on Social Security to be there when they retire. But right now, members of Congress are about to recommend cuts to Social Security as part of a plan to reduce the deficit.

Social Security doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contribute to the deficit, and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cut to fix it.

AARP is fighting to protect Social Security and ensure that Washington doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unfairly target cuts in benefits that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older Americans have earned over a lifetime of hard work and paid for out of their paycheck through the deduction taken with each paycheck.

In 2012, AARP aims to take the conversation about these

programs out from behind closed doors in Washington.

This month AARP has launched â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Earned a Sayâ&#x20AC;?, an initiative that will allow members to share their ideas on how to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Events are planned in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Island, and include surveys and debates.

Throughout Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget debate over the last year, AARP members and Americans 50-plus urged AARP to prevent cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits.

People recognize that these programs need to be strengthened and are tired of politicians in Washington proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare to close Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget gap.

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Lehigh Valley Wine Trail

by Tracey Werner, Lehigh Valley Wine Trail If you’re a wine drinker you might be used to purchasing wine from areas like California, France or even Australia. But did you know that there are several wineries right in your own back yard here in Pennsylvania?

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels. Its members include: • • • • • • • •

Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

The Lehigh Valley region is an official American

Viticultural Area as designated by the Federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in April 2008. The Lehigh Valley AVA includes portions of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania. In order to receive the designation a least 85% of the grapes used to make local wines must be grown within the region. Wineries in the region are permitted to list “Lehigh Valley” as the growing region on their labels.

The region’s signature wine grape is the Chambourcin and is the only wine grape grown by all eight area wineries.

In the greater Lehigh Valley, there are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin, which ferment into 150,000 bottles of wine.

Chambourcin is very versatile in the wine cellar and the

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wineries craft it into several styles of wine including Nouveau, Rosé, Semi- Sweet, Sweet, Dry Barrel Aged, Sparkling and Port.

Each year the wineries partner to host six events, one of which has already taken place. The remaining events for 2012 include: Wine in Bloom – May 19 & 20, Wine on the Mountain – July 28 & 29 (Tickets are required for this event, Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 8 & 9, Chambourcin Weekend – October 20 & 21, Nouveau Weekend – November 17 & 18.

All events are free except for Wine on the Mountain at Penn’s Peak. Event hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 5 p.m.

Which wine do you most enjoy making and why?

In recent years we have been working with very aromatic Muscat varieties and it is a joy to work with grapes that smell so wonderful in the vineyard, the winery and the wine.

You can find more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail and its annual events online at www.

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What is one common mistake home brewers make?

Neglecting the importance of cleanliness. Keeping everything scrupulously clean during all phases of the process is critical.

What best tip do you have for home winemakers?

Read as much as you can, especially books like “From Vines to Wines” by Jeff Cox. Use the web and get a group together to taste each other’s wines.

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What are the key characteristics of a good wine?

A simple, hedonistic assessment is universal and the most practical. The wine must make you smile. It should be pleasing to look at, pleasing to smell and pleasing to taste. Going even further I would say that the experience of choosing, and purchasing a wine must also be agreeable.

Visiting local wineries is a great way to experience a good wine.

What makes the Lehigh Valley good for growing grapes?

A combination of well drained soil and a cool, slow ripening season go a long way to set the Lehigh Valley apart from other wine regions.

What can people expect to experience at a Lehigh Valley winery when they visit?

More often than not you will be interacting with someone having an intimate knowledge of the wines, how they are made, and the vineyard in which they grapes are grown. You do not have to know a lot about wine to get a lot out of the visit. We all love to talk about our wines.

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Understanding Wills and Powers of Attorney Thursday, May 10th at 6:30 pm

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Abdominal muscles Atop (2 Compeer of LV volunteers 4 (abbr.)of U.S. Department hrs. a month with Compeer 57 Atop (2 wds.) friend, a person who lives with Agriculture mental illness. Do what friends Sharpen rubbing 59 by U.S. Department of do together: listen, go for a walk, And so forth Agriculture watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! Cow speak 60 Sharpen by rubbing 610.435.9651.

Ship initials 61 And so forth Hospice seeks caring Prompt 62 Cow speak Heartland volunteers to offer bedside support Poem 64 Ship initials and presence to those facing Not (refix) terminal illness. Comprehensive 65 Prompt training, flex hours. Janet Daly, Gray sea eagle

Compassionate Care has a variety

of volunteer opportunities with a training and support program to help you use your talents. Loretta Kistler 888-680-6650 or email lkistler@cchnet.net Project Lifesaver Volunteer - need someone with good organizational and good computer skills (Word, Outlook) Would work with sheriff’s dept., families and organizations, Commitment of 1 year. debbiegralicki@lehighcounty.org Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided.

Daytime hours only. Call Rita 610.433.6018, x. 231 or rita.lang@ centerforvisionloss.org.

Social & Support Groups Thurs, May 3, 10-11:30 am.

Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss.

610-433-6018 for info. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St. Allentown.

Tues May 1 12PM Lower Macungie Seniors Ctr 610-3950782.

May 1 & 15 Lower Macungie Township Seniors, Lower Macungie Twsp. Comm. Ctr. Brookside Rd. Wed, May 2 LV Vegetarians.

Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-7098984 Wed, My 2 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company.

610-965-9584.

Thurs, May 14 AARP Chapter 4150 at Lower Macungie Twsp.

Comm. Ctr. Brookside Rd. AARP May 3 Chapter #5415 St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St, Allentown.

610-437-4265. Program: “You’ve Earned a Say” by AARP from Harrisburg. Biz meeting follows.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the AllentownFood Bank, store coupons to be sent to military.

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610-437-4265 Thurs, May 3 7PM Lower Milford Twnshp Fire Co. 1601 Limeport Pike, spaghetti dinner adults $7 children $4 salad bar, dessert.

Mon May 14 St. John’s Friendly Fifties 1PM in gym 1343 Newport Ave, Northampton. Parkland HS Music Dept will entertain.

2012 trips: Jun 20-22 Villa Roma in Catskills, 40 or more $378. Includes meals, transportation, lodging, use of sports complex, pools, daytime activities, nightly entertainment.

Pat at 610-767-4881.

Sat May 12 10:30 Like gardening?

Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 & Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Sat, May 12 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

Tues, May 1 1pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus. Public welcome you do not need to live in Emmaus or be a member. (610) 966-4181.

Injury Support Group - Good Shepherd Health & Tech Center, 850 S. Fifth Street, Allentown.

Thur, May 17 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group.

Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Fri, May 11 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group.

Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

Mon, May 7 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.

Pet Grief Support Group. Meetings twice a month, 6:30-8:00PM. For West Allentown group call 610-437-6660, for Bethlehem call 610-865-0110.

Wed May 23 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

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.

Schnecksville Senior Citizen Group.

610-395-8667 Schnecksville Fire.

Fridays 1 pm. Emmaus Senior Group, St. Matthew’s Church, Emmaus. 5th & Ridge. Irene 610966-4273.

Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), 2nd Tues of month Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor.

Upper Bucks Senior Center. See schedule: www.upperbuckssac.com Info: 215-536-3066.

Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www. ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 8677588.

Tues, May 8 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.

LV Chapter 1371 National Active and Retired Federal Employees May 31 St. Peters Lutheren Church comm. room, 1933 Hanover Ave. Allentown, 12PM lunch. Following meal, program of interest will be presented, biz session follows.

Current & former Fed workers invited. If 1st timer or want lunch ($8) call Ken 610-837-7246 before May 26. If just attending program arrive at 12:45 pm. Info: 610-2310237

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

Emeritus of Allentown. 610-9675454.

Mondays 10 and 1. “Loving Hands Quilting Circle”. Country Meadows. Allentown, Bldgs 3 & 1, 610-395-7160. Mondays 11:30-2.

Wed. May 16 Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments 6 6:30, presentation 6:30 - 7:30 Different topics related to PD.

JCC, Allentown Friendship Circle.

Open to 50 and over. Programs and lunch. Betty ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 610 395 6282, 1 week in advance. for 1 BR Apts. Persons 62 or older. Rents

Wed, May 16 LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484-7880196, info@lvmac.org, or www. lvmac.org for info.

Tues, 1 pm.

Trexlertown Area Senior Group.

Trexlertown Fire Co. 610-3955316.

Thur, May 10 7pm. LV Brain

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Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: Allentown www.allentownymcaywca.org/ or 610-434-9333 Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca. org/ or 610.258.6158 Arthritis Aquatics M-W-F 11:0011:45 AM or 11:45-12:30PM. 3rd St. Alliance for Women & Children. Month:$38 drop-in: $6, more programs, memberships available. 610-258-6271. Aqua Pilates, Arthritis Aquatics, Aqua Aerobics. Rodale Aquatic Ctr Allentown 610-606-4670.

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Applicants must meet PHFA eligibility guidelines. Inclds appliances, carpeting, and laundry facilities. (610) 881-1500 or write Wind Gap Manor, 665 Alpha Road, Wind Gap PA 18091. EHO. TDD 1-800654-5984. *Now offering $100 OFF first month rent*

Wed Dances Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1-4 pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. $7 refreshments. 610-437-3700 www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Eve Dance Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 8-11 pm. $7 610-437-3700.

3rd Friday – Easton Dance Party at Third St. Alliance, N. 3rd St., Easton. 610-330-9950.

Ballroom Dance Sundays, Fearless Fire Co. Allentown, 610-398-8312.

Allentown Area Swing Dance.

Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. May 1 & 8 Hustle, May 15 & 22 West Coast Swing May 29 Salsa www. allentownswingdance.org.

Bingo Mon & Thurs 7 PM. Memorial Hall, Liberty Fire Co. Stockertown.

610-759-6811 Wed 5PM game at 6:45PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 610-395-5479 Wed 6PM game and 7PM Lehigh County Senior Ctr. Free coffee and snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700

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

Wed 1pm St. Stevens Church Franklin & Turner St. Allentown. Cards, bingo & refreshments. Thurs at 12.

Classes and Lectures Seniors Who Wish to Re-Enter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, Classes: 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.

Alz. Support Groups 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 2nd Tues Alz. support for the memory impaired and their spouse or children Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown 610-366-9010 3rd Mon 1:00 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg.

4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem, 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.

Community Events Bangor Area High School Gary Moffett Memorial Scholarship in memory of deceased classmates. $500 award to senior who exemplifies leadership, service, character and scholastic achievement. Lisa 215-997-2141, ljupright@msn.com.

Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp

3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown.

For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

610-794-5273.

Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with athome personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable.

Topics: Dementia Overview, Eating Difficulties, Activities of Daily Living, Home Safety and Mobility, Medication Management, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Physical Behaviors, Expressive Behaviors, Psychological Behaviors, Legal Activities Lehigh County Senior Center 610-437-3700. Social activities throughout the month.

Senior Health Fair May 8 10-12, free, tables & chairs provided, space limited 610-258-6271 x226 or mfakhraie@thirdstreetalliance.org, 3rd Street Alliance for Women and Children 41 N. Third St, Easton Eckley Miners’ Village, 570-6362070, Sun May 20th 2-5pm. See what fashionable men and women wore in 19th century - Eckley Fashions, Civil War Fashions, Mourning and Victorian Fashions.

Sharpe House. Partake of tea and cookies following the show. $5.

LV Caregiver Conference 2012 Best Western –300 Gateway Drive Bethlehem Jun 8 8am-3pm Modeled after caregiver conferences held by Alzheimer’s Assoc. For family caregiver and health care professionals. Learn about current research, available services. Some topics eligible for continuing ed credits. Noted speakers from LV area facilities. 610-366-9010

Phoebe Allentown Auziliary Flea Market 1925 West Turner Street, Fri, May 4, 8 am to 3 pm Moyer Hall. Proceeds fund special activities for residents. 610-4374368.

Thurs. May 3, 10-11:30 am.

Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss.

610-433-6018 for info. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St. Allentown.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life – Easton June 15-16, noon to noon Metzgar Field Lafayette College, food, fun, games, basket raffles and prizes.

Open to public. rosemarie. murphy@cancer.org or 610921-2329, or visit relayforlife. org/paeaston.

Hi Neighbors - 1st Presbyterian in Bethlehem 2344 Center St. 610-867-5865 Social time - 9:30 AM, Program 1 - 10 AM, Program 2 - 11:15 AM, May 7: 1- “Lehigh Valley Pops”, 2 - “Rail Renaissance in Bethlehem”. May 14: 1 - “Jacobsburg Historical Society” 2 - “Nepal: Journey to the Roofs of the World”. May 21: Bill Cohen entertains.

Sun May 20 - 1-7PM, “Springfest Oldies Spectacular and Family Fun Day” Schnecksville Fire Company, 4550 Old Packhouse Rd, Schnecksville, music by Dovells, Bill Haley’s Comets and others. Tickets $20 until May 12, $30 after May 12. www. ticketweb.com, 610-435-9055, Dancing, classic car display, giant slide, balloon bounce, food for sale.

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