Lifestyles over 50 December 2011

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Christmas in the Lehigh Valley Things to Do with Grandkids Holiday Happenings An Old Fashioned Christmas 5 Tips for Buying online Re-Inventing Yourself in Hard Times www.Lifestylesover50.com

FROM THE EDITOR

Lifestyles over 50 wishes all our readers, advertisers and community supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As the year comes to a close we look forward to the holiday season. Thinking about Christmas when I was a child brings a smile to my lips as I am sure it does for you also. In memory of our late friend, Roy Bellesfield, we reprinted his remembrances of Christmas past in this issue.

Getting presents is always fun for children. At the same time it is a chance to spend quality time with family and friends and to share with others. I always marvel at the generosity of my fellow citizens. This time of year shows how much we care for our less-fortunate neighbors.

In the spirit of Christmas we have a number of articles on things to do and places to go throughout the Valley during the holidays. We have a very rich holiday tradition in the Lehigh Valley so be sure to take advantage of all that is available.

I met with and wrote an article about Michael Toth.

Like many of us, he was hurt by the economic downturn.

But he took matters into his own hands and has begun to build a future for himself. He can serve as an inspiration for others who have met similar difficulties.

I look forward to sharing the new year with all of you.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to bring you our magazine for the past year.

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December Smile, It’s Reasons to Celebrate

This Month:

Awareness Month of Awareness Months Month, Bingo’s Birthday Month, National Tie Month, Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Universal Human Rights Month, Operation Santa Paws, Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month, Take a New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking, Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, Tomato and Winter Squash Month.

This Week:

1-7: Cookie Cutter Week, Tolerance Week; 1-8: Recipe Greetings for the Holidays Week; 6-12: National Handwashing Awareness Week; 10-17: Human Rights Week; 18-24: Gluten-free Baking Week; 18-25: Christmas Bird Count Week; 2531: It’s About Time Week.

Days:

2: National Mutt Day; 3: Earmuff Day; 4: National Cookie Day; 5: Bathtub Party Day; 10: Dewey Decimal System Day; 15: Cat Herders’ Day; 21: Crossword Puzzle Day, Humbug Day; 22: National Re-Gifting Day; 21: National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day 23: Festivus; 26: National Candy Cane Day, National Whiner’s Day; 28: National Chocolate Day; 30: Bacon Day; 31: Make Up Your Mind Day, No Interruptions Day, Universal Hour of Peace Day. Birthstone: Turquoise Flower: Orchid

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“Use My Alias” A guy in Great Falls, Montana had three outstanding warrants for his arrest. When he was stopped by the police for a traffic violation, he gave them a false name.

The police ran a check and discovered that there was also a warrant out for the man with the false name. So they arrested the driver.

In doing a search, they discovered a half gram of methamphetamine in his pocket and charged him with criminal possession of a dangerous drug. During his arrest, he gave his real name, so they also charged him with issuing a false report to law enforcement.

Better Not Plan On Being a Career Criminal A 17-year-old broke into an office furniture store to steal some items.

He spent five hours there, doing what?? Well, for one thing, he tried to sell some stolen property using the store’s computer. He also viewed pornography. But the thing that gave him away was that he logged into his MySpace account. That didn’t make it hard for the police to identify him.

No report on whether or not he bragged about his caper on MySpace.

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by Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50 1. Pennsylvania German Christmas. Meet Steckel family members from the 1800’s as they prepare for Christmas! Enjoy holiday games, carols, baking, stories, and tree decorating. The Belsnickel (St. Nicholas in furs) will give treats to those who are well behaved.

Held at the Historic Troxell-Steckel Farm Museum, 4229 Reliance St., Egypt. FREE to members, nonmember adults $6, non-member children $3. Tours last about one hour. Last tour starts at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 3: 12 pm – 6 pm.

2. The Snowman, Raymond Briggs’ animated classic film returns to Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University, with a new Christmas musical program featuring the KU Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra, Berks Classical Children’s Chorus, Santa Claus, and other special guests including 2011 Grammynominated singer and Allentown native, Denise Donatelli. She will be one of the special surprises that will make this the most fun holiday children’s event.

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outside on the ArtsQuest Center for the famous Just Born PEEPS® Chick Drop and fireworks display to celebrate the arrival of the New Year! www.artsquest. org/peepsfest/.

3. Annie the Musical, presented by the PA Youth Theatre.

Historic Ice House, Bethlehem, PA. Dec. 1–18. For tickets and show times, call 610-332-1400 or go to www.123pyt.org/Season.aspx.

4. Searching for the King, a dramatic Christmas musical.

Free. Dec. 2 & 3 at 7 pm; Dec. 4 at 2 pm. Bethany Church, 1208 Brookside Road, Wescosville, PA. 610395-3613. www.bethanyumchurch.com. . Magical multi-media holiday fun! Back by popular demand, Lehigh University Philharmonic presents Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and a new work based on the fairytale The Emperor and the Nightingale, with music by New Zealand composer Jenny McLeod. Dec. 9 – 8 pm. Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem Pennsylvania. http://www. zoellnerartscenter.org 6. PEEPS® Fest. Presented by Just Born Inc. and ArtsQuest. Dec. 28-31, noon-5pm. New Location: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. Three sweet days of family fun featuring those delicious marshmallow PEEPS®! Live music, arts & crafts, movies, s’more making, photos with the PEEPS® Chick and more.

Highlights include the PEEPS® Family Disco Party in the Musikfest Café Dec. 28-29; character breakfast featuring the PEEPS® Chick and other area mascots Dec. 30; and a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31. On Dec. 31, 5:15 p.m., the festival closes with a bang as families are invited to gather Lifestyles over 50

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Christmas Things To Do in the Valley Visit Moravian Museum and hear the story of Bethlehem’s Christmas Even founding.

Enjoy Christmas City with costumed guides who take you on a lantern walking tour or a carriage ride around the city’s decorated streets. There is a night bus tour. 12/03/11 610(c) Paul Bartholomew 691-6055

Saturday December 10, 2011 at 8pm – First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Sunday December 11, 2011 at 4pm – First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. This is Christmas music conjuring up all the magic and mystery of the Nativity. You are treated to the charming 17th century Midnight Mass for Christmas drawing on the popular melodies of French Christmas Carols; and the lyric melodies and ethereal harmonies of the 20th century Motets for the Christmas Season. As part of a beloved tradition, Greg Funfgeld will invite the audience to sing carols with The Choir.

Allentown Concert – General Admission Adults $35, Students $10. Bethlehem Concert – Front Sanctuary & Balcony $40; Rear Sanctuary $30; Students $10

Holiday Concert - Blair Academy Singers and Orchestra on 12/06/11 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 7:00 PM. For information call 610-332-1300.

Star & Candle Shoppe 12/16/11.

The shoppe will be located in the Christian Education Building, Central Moravian Church, 40 W. Church St., Bethlehem.

610-866-5661. Stars in all sizes, from paper to glass; handmade Moravian beeswax candles, Santas, nutcrackers, crafts, ornaments, notecards, jewelry, cookies & jams. Benefits charitable causes.

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Allentown Symphony Hall - 23 N. 6th St. Allentown 610-432-6715 Jazz Cabaret - Dave Roper Trio Friday, 12/09/2011 7:30 PM Lehigh Valley’s own Dave Roper Trio seamlessly blends great melodies from jazz and classical music in a style that’s all their own.

Nutcracker Repertory Dance Theatre with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra Sat. Dec. 10, 2011 2PM. Don’t miss this annual favorite performed by the Repertory Dance Theatre­ with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.

The 36th annual Holiday Concert of the Young People’s Philharmonic of the Lehigh Valley will be on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4 pm. The Young People’s Philharmonic and the Junior Orchestra perform a wide selection of music.

Tickets are $10 and $7 for senior citizens and students, and will be available at the door of Symphony Hall. Come join us and get into the holiday spirit with a concert of these wonderful young people’s orchestras. Our website: http:// www.ypp-jsp.org/

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by Lisa Tollberg, EZine Articles The holiday shopping season is fast approaching. A time where consumers get starry-eyed with visions of HDTVs and luxury handbags dancing through their heads, and businesses start drooling over the fistloads of money they are going to make. But before you fork over your hard-earned cash, here are a few tips to help you out if you want to shop online.

1. Buy safely: Make sure the website you are buying from is legitimate (should have a professional look and feel). On the page where you enter your personal information (credit card data, name, address, etc) the website should start with “https” check the browser bar at the top. The “s” means it is a secure site.

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2. Check the return policy: Yes, you can get a great deal buying online. But if you are getting something as a gift, check on the return policy first.

Some stores charge a restocking fee for returns. It can be well worth the risk though if you know what you want.

3. Test it out in person first: I should probably not put this one in here because the big box stores hate when people do this, but sometimes it pays to go to a store and check out the item in person then price-check and buy online. Online reviews are great, but can sometimes be skewed. Someone will order a product that arrived exactly as advertised and they give it 1 star because they thought that it came with extra features. I did this with car-seats for my little ones. I had my daughter test out the seats at the store, then found one for 20% less at Amazon.

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to learn a new skill and create a market for his talent and knowledge in music and computers.

He did this by creating two new web sites. One is a site, which allows you to create your own iPhone Application (app) for the new smartphone technology that is now all the rage (located at http://my-iphone-app.com). The other is a web site called “Virtual Booking Agent” (located at http:// virtualbookingagent.com).

Virtual Booking Agent helps small music groups (trios, quartets and the like) to advertise themselves and to find bookings at venues that want their services. He used his own musical group, “Crosswinds Trio,” as the first client for both of these web sites. So far it is working well and Michael is dedicated to building a regional, and hopefully a national, database of musical groups and venues that will use his app to find each other.

This did not come easily. Michael devoted all his time and energy (just ask his wife) into creating something that could supplement his income and perhaps shield him from the ups and downs of the job market. And here is where many of us can find inspiration. There is no such thing as a “permanent” job anymore. Everything can change; sometimes in the blink of an eye. Everyone has some talent in one or more areas.

What is important is to find avenues to exercise those skills and talents. It can give you some flexibility in managing your career. As importantly, it will give you an outlet to do something in areas that will no doubt give you pleasure.

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ichael Toth would normally be considered one of those people who would be safe from the economic downturn and employment difficulties that so many of us have experienced over the last several years.

He is a highly educated man with a long background in engineering yet, like so many Americans, he found himself without regular employment and few viable prospects.

Michael is now on a path that could very well be the next chapter in his life. If it is he will surely be a happier person for it. He will have married his two skills and created a unique and fulfilling product that will benefit him and those who use his application. You can visit Michael’s website, www. virtualpianist.com, to learn more about his music.

With so many like him looking for the few positions that were available in the job market, he started on a path to reinvent himself. In addition to being an electrical engineer he also has a talent and a passion for music.

He had learned the piano as a child and never stopped his training or performing. He often would supplement his income by playing in symphonies and teaching music at the college level.

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• Jeremy Bentham, a British philosopher who died in 1832, left his entire estate to the London Hospital provided that • his body be allowed to preside over its board meetings.

His skeleton was clothed and fitted with a wax mask of his face. It was present at the meeting for 92 years.

Methane gas can often be seen bubbling up from the bottom of ponds. It is produced by the decomposition of dead plants and animals in the mud.

There are more than 1,700 references to gems and precious stones in the King James translation of the Bible.

The E. Coli bacterium propels itself with a ‘motor’ only one-millionth of an inch in diameter, a thousand times smaller than the tiniest motors built to date by man. The rotation of the bacterial motor comes from a current of protons. The efficiency of the motor approaches 100%.

At -40 degrees Centigrade a person loses about 14.4 calories per hour by breathing.

One million Americans, about 3,000 each day, take up smoking each year. Most of them are children.

In 1933, Mickey Mouse, an animated cartoon character, received 800,000 fan letters.

There are only four words in the English language which end in ‘-dous’: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

Less than 3% of Nestlé’s sales are for chocolate.

The average person will spend two weeks over their lifetime waiting for the traffic light to change.

More than 2500 left handed people are killed every year from using right handed products.

It is estimated that at any one time, 0.7% of the world’s population is drunk.

The tip of a 1/3 inch long hour-hand on a wristwatch travels at 0.00000275 mph.

Less than one per cent of the 500 Chinese cities have clean air. Respiratory disease is China’s leading cause of death.

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The number of cars on the planet is increasing three times faster than the population growth.

The X’s that people sometimes put at the end of letters or notes to mean a kiss, actually started back in the 1000’s when lords would sign their names at the end of documents to other important people. It was originally a cross that they would kiss after signing to signify that they were faithful to God and their king. Over the years though, it slanted into the X. Nova Scotia is Latin for ‘New Scotland.’

The collecting of beer mats is called Tegestology.

Even though it is widely attributed to him Shakespeare never actually used the word ‘gadzooks’.

The saying ‘only once in a blue moon’ refers to the occurrence of two full moons during one calendar month.

“Naked” means to be unprotected. “Nude” means unclothed Upper and lower case letters are named ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ because in the time when all original print had to be set in individual letters, the ‘upper case’ letters were stored in the case above the case that stored smaller, ‘lower case’ letters.

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by Pat Nemetch, President APRN, Member, PA State AARP Long Term Care Committee s the curtain falls on 2011, I am A humbly reminded of the awesome power of nature. It seems like yesterday we all were marveling at the rare experience of an earthquake in our region.

Since that time, we’ve dealt with devastating flooding and an early fall snow storm that brought our community completely to a halt. At this point, I’m actually looking forward to settling in for the winter and celebrating the holiday season with family and friends.

Of course there is one significant storm still threatening older adults nationwide, as our elected representatives in Washington consider making cuts to the Medicare and Social Security programs that provide lifelines for so many in our community.

While last month I talked about the raw numbers involved, this time I want to focus on how cuts to these programs will impact the future for all of us right here in the Lehigh Valley.

On any given work day, children are off going to school and older adults may be out sweeping sidewalks in front of their homes. Monthly Social Security benefits help those seniors maintain their homes and pay property taxes that fund local schools.

Later in the morning, people are filling up a waiting room to see a physician, and many of those waiting are seniors.

Thanks to Medicare, older adults are able to visit their doctors for healthy and sick check-ups. Without those benefits, they couldn’t see the doctor, and those businesses might not be able to afford to employ as many receptionists, nurses or medical assistants.

On their way home from the physician’s office, those same older adults may stop at the store for a few groceries.

Thankfully, with the help of their Social Security checks, they are able to purchase the items they need. If those benefits weren’t available, stores might be forced to reduce their workforce as well.

The point I’m making is that Social Security and Medicare are not privileges for our older adults or disabled. They are life-saving benefits that also keep our economy going.

No one can live solely on Social Security benefits and no Medicare benefit pays for all our health needs. But if our leaders begin to chip away at these earned benefits, the effects will go far beyond the immediate impact to older adults.

Please contact your elected officials in Washington toll free at 1-888-722-8514 and tell them not to reduce Social Security and Medicare benefits as part of a budget deficit reduction deal. While such a move would be devastating to older adults, our local economy and social support network would also take a massive hit.

In the meantime, I have the perfect gift idea for the older adult on your holiday shopping list. Consider promising to drive them to the doctor or grocery store during the next few cold, wintery months. Children and grandchildren can offer to rake leaves, shovel snow or spend an afternoon just visiting and reminiscing. All those gifts have one thing in common— they only cost your time.

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas. For others, Happy Hanukkah and a very happy, blessed New Year to all.

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A cornerstone of the AARP foundation WorkSearch program, SCSEP is an employability training program for eligible job seekers age 55 and over. We help our enrollees gain skills and work experience so they can successfully compete in the job market.

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What is expected of the employer: Provide appropriate training and supervision throughout the assignment.

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Sir Winston Churchill is laid in state at St Paul’s Cathedral, his funeral has the largest assembly of statesmen in the world.

Indonesia and Pakistan go to war over border disputes.

In Houston, Texas, the Harris County Domed Stadium is opened (later renamed the Astrodome).

President Johnson’s doubles the number of young men who are drafted and doubles troop strength in Vietnam.

President Johnson signs a law penalizing the burning of draft cards with up to 5 years in prison and a $1,000 fine.

Hurricane Betsy roars ashore near New Orleans, LA causing $1.42 billion in damage and killing 76.

The Tom & Jerry cartoon series debuts on CBS television.

Pope Paul VI visits the United States and holds a Mass at Yankee Stadium.

Fidel Castro opens up emigration to the US. Freedom Flights begin, Castro agrees to allow an airlift for Cubans who want to emigrate to the U.S. (by 1971 250,000 Cubans take advantage of this program).

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This incredible display will celebrate its 14th Anniversary this holiday season every night from December 2, Credit: Lights in Parkway 2011 - January 1, 2011 (closed Christmas Day) opening at 5:30 PM and closing at 10 PM. This drive-through light display covers more than a mile of one of Allentown’s most beautiful parks (Lehigh Parkway) and features lighted trees, light tunnels and animated displays. $6 per vehicle in advance - $10 per vehicle at the gate Santa will be visiting the Gift Barn during the display and photos with Santa are available. Check the website (http:// www.lightsintheparkway.com) for Santa’s schedule Since the admission price for Lights in the Parkway is per vehicle rather than per person, it is one of the most economical types of holiday entertainment.

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem NEW LOCATION! 645 E. First Street PNC Plaza Bethlehem PA ArtsQuest’s popular holiday marketplace returns for its 19th year! Recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top holiday markets in the world, Christkindlmarkt showcases aisles of exquisite handmade works by the nations finest artists.

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Easton Carriage Ride Carriage rides are available during the holiday season in Easton Town Center’s North District.

Rides are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 18, with additional dates December 21-23.

Create a Faux Gingerbread House Workshop Dec 3 & 10. Decorate a faux Gingerbread House with Crayola products and other materials to give as a gift or to use for the holidays. 2:00 PM.

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The Giver That Keeps on Gifting

by Alan Allegra

“She gave you what?” is the theme of a holiday feature in our newspaper. They are publishing stories about weird gifts people received for Christmas.

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We all have stories about odd gifts we’ve received: Strange sweaters, poor paintings, terrible ties, fossilized fruitcakes, boring books. We struggle to buy that “perfect give” for the “man who has everything” except the one thing you want to buy him, which he doesn’t have because he didn’t want it in the first place. When we don’t know a person well, it’s hard to find a complementary gift, so we settle for a complimentary gift card from a “safe” vendor and hope the person notices the amount on the card.

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Wondering where life originated? “He himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything” (Acts 17:25).

Gifts for farmers: “For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). Can’t figure out what to do? “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).

There is a Giver Who doesn’t limit giving to holidays and special occasions. He knows us intimately, knowing what we need before we realize it. His gifts are non-refundable, nontransferable, and don’t need extended warranties. God loves to give, and give big.

It seems we are the blessed ones who receive all the good gifts. Sometimes, we discover we were chintzy in our giving to someone who then surprised us with a wonderful present.

That makes us feel small and cheap. But the greatest surprise of all is this: God, Who gives us all these gifts in Christ Jesus, also gives Jesus gifts—gifts that seem unworthy of one so great and generous. The Father gives Jesus—us! Sinful, unworthy us! Think of it: “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word” (Jesus in John 17:6). Those who obey the gospel are gifts suitable for Jesus! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to become a Christian so God can give you to Jesus for a birthday gift?

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow” (James 1:17). Every good thing we have comes from God. Paul reminds us, “What do you have that you did not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). We can never boast about anything, because it all comes from the Lord. After all, can any of us create anything from nothing?

God gives us everything, and He loves to give us everything. Let’s look at His shopping list.

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kingdom” (Luke 12:32).

Maybe help living the Christian life: “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3).

Can’t decide if marriage is for you? “Each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another” (1 Corinthians 7:7).

How about a spouse? “A prudent wife is from the Lord” (Proverbs 19:14).

Need a Savior? “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

How about a perfect place to live? “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the

God doesn’t regift, either. “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out” (John 6:37). Once in Christ’s possession, we can never be lost, stolen, regifted, or pawned. Merry Christmas!

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by Roy Bellesfield (reprinted from a previous article) homemade ones were just as pretty. We had “In the 30’s and 40’s the spirit of Christmas could be seen lights on the tree; every where around us. You could especially see and feel it in however they were in downtown Allentown. How we kids used to love to walk along series, so if one light the street and look at the pretty decorations in all of the story bulb was broken or windows. Hess Brothers was probably the store who really burned out, you had went all out to attract shoppers. to go through each light on the string When you entered, you were greeted by the pleasant sprays until you could find the broken one. of perfume. Also during the Christmas season, each and every child who entered the store was given a little gift. One of them Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were always joyous was a little wooden spool with a metal bird on top, and it celebrations. On Christmas Eve we would have a nice family would make chirping sounds. Some times the gift was a little dinner together and exchange gifts. Back then, each person noise maker. Each year the gifts were different. It made us received only one gift from our parents, but it was always very happy to show our families these little toys. special. We also exchanged gifts with our siblings, but because money was scarce, we had to try extra hard to make it one Hess’s also had an annex building and on the fifth floor was very special present. the toy department and Marionette show daily. The children would sit on the floor and watch Hansel and Gretel, and One year, I’ll never forget, there was an announcement Punch and Judy, to name a few. After the show, we would see on the radio station WCBA which stated that if your family Santa Claus in all his splendor and wish for just one toy, as or a family you knew didn’t have enough money for presents, the depression years were still upon us. There were many other to write a letter to the station and perhaps they would be stores to visit too. able to get some gifts together. Well, I wrote a letter because I desperately wanted a wagon for myself and a doll for my H. Leh store burgeoned with goodies of every kind, as well, sister. We kids were all disappointed because we didn’t hear and they also gave gifts to the children. Zollinger was always anything in return. But on Christmas Eve, the doorbell rang. adorned with lights and a big tree that glittered with tinsel.

When we opened the door, there stood Santa Claus! He had The Spirit of Christmas was happy and permeated all around with him that wagon that I had wanted so badly, filled to the us.Hamilton Street was another sight to behold, and it was lit brim with a doll for my sister and a few other toys, as well up with large star- shaped ornaments on the street lights that as oranges and other goodies. I can’t tell you how much that twinkled on and off on a snowy night. It was truly a winter meant to our family, and what a nice gesture it was. I will wonderland. never forget that event.

At home, things were equally as joyous. Throughout the Christmas season, we would take car rides and visit our family who lived out in the sticks, as we called it in those days. When we were at home, we had radio music and decorated the tree together. In those days, we used lead tinsel, which I don’t believe is used anymore.

We also strung up popcorn and construction paper chains on the tree because, remember, we didn’t have the money in

Before dinner on Christmas Eve, Dad would read to all of us, The Christmas Story, and that kicked off the festivities.

We exchanged our gifts that night, and sometimes we were afraid that we might get coal from Santa Claus, or sticks from Belsnickle, but we never did! The next day it was off to church for more celebration. Sometimes we would go with the church to sing carols to the church members who were ill and could not make it to the festivities. It was such a happy time of year.

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• What is a “free” gift? Aren’t all gifts free?

• They told me I was gullible ... and I believed them.

• Two can live as cheaply as one, for half as long.

• The speed of time is one second per second.

• Is Marx’s tomb a communist plot?

• It’s not an optical illusion. It just looks like one.

• What if there were no hypothetical questions?

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Low Vision Services Provide New Focus

by Karen Z. Huetter, Center for Vision Loss

Often an eye care specialist must tell a senior patient with macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy that their vision can no longer be corrected with glasses or surgery.

taking and what their living arrangements are. He also asks about the activities a patient would like to continue doing such as watching television, writing checks, or reading.

If you have been that patient you probably reacted with anger, sadness and fear. How will I cook, get to doctor appointments, read, or move comfortably around in my home? Is my life over because I can no longer be independent? What happens now?

Your next step should be contacting the Center for Vision Loss. Since 1928, this non-profit agency with offices in Allentown and Stroudsburg, has been dedicated to improving the lives of people with vision loss. The agency’s Low Vision Services offer many ways to help those with a visual acuity of 20/70 or less find a new focus in life.

Dr. Anthony Silvetti directs the Low Vision Clinic. He will perform a low vision exam which evaluates the best way to enhance a patient’s remaining vision. Dr. Silvetti will ask about the patient’s health history, what medications they are

The solutions to enhance vision are varied; ranging from simple hand-held magnifiers of varying strengths to more sophisticated pieces of adaptive technology such as video and digital magnifying devices that can adjust the size and color of text and backgrounds of printed materials. Adequate lighting is also stressed. Many of these products can be seen, tried and purchased in the agency’s vision aids store.

If you are interested in learning more about Low Vision Services, call the Allentown office at 610.433.6018. And during this season of holiday giving, consider shopping at the Center for Vision Loss. The store features a variety of large print items such as check registers, bingo cards and calendars as well as talking clocks and watches, cooking utensils, and magnifiers which would make great gifts for the person with low vision!

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by Jennifer Murphy, Marketing Director, Traditions of Hanover An overwhelming response of community veterans attended a recognition breakfast on Friday, November 11, at the Traditions of Hanover Retirement Community in Bethlehem. U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent, 15th District, addressed over 80 former members of the military recognizing them for their service to their country. State Representative of Northampton County Marcia Hahn delivered proclamations to each veteran and personally thanked them for their valor, commitment and contribution to maintaining freedom.

Veterans were complimentary attendees, but guests were asked to make a $5 contribution. “We raised $265 in contributions,” said Jennifer Murphy, director of Marketing at Traditions of Hanover. “Once people found out that the money was being donated to the Keystone Wounded Warrior Project, they put extra money in.”

The breakfast event also included a presentation by Lieutenant Colonel Linda Ettl who just returned home on October 6 from a year-long tour in Iraq. Lt Col Ettl, a 32year veteran herself, shared with the audience some of the changes in military protocol. In the past servicemen might

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As quoted on the Wounded Warrior Project web home page, “The greatest casualty is being forgotten.” This annual event brought the community together to remember and recognize the past service of our men and women who served in the military.

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Is It a Cold Or Is It the Flu? Places I Have and Have Not Been

by Rachael Kapes, ManorCare, Bethlehem On any given day, you are exposing yourself to bacteria, viruses and fungus in the workplace, at school, through public transportation and through contact with your family members. Determining if you have caught a cold or the flu can be tricky, but there are some differences in symptoms that can help you get to the doctor in a timely manner.

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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.

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Social & Support Groups Tues Dec 6 12PM Lower Macungie Seniors. Lower Macungie Ctr 610395-0782.

Tues, Dec 6, 6 pm. Whitehall Senior Grp. Dinner, entertain, Whitehall HS Cafeteria $3. 610264-3721.

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Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-7098984 Wed, Dec 7 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company.

Ruth, 610-965-9584.

Thurs, Dec 1 ar 6 AARP Chapter 4150 at Lower Macungie Twsp.

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Thur, Dec 8 7pm. LV Brain Injury Support Group - Good Shepherd Health & Tech Center, 850 S. Fifth Street, Allentown.

Thur, Dec 15 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group.

Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Fri, Dec 9 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group.

Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

AARP Dec 1 Chapter #5415 St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St, Allentown.

610-437-4265. Program: Musician Frank Davidock, biz meeting follows. Bring non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank.

Mon, Dec 5 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.

Thurs, Dec 1 7PM Lower Milford Twnshp Fire Co. 1601 Limeport Pike, spaghetti dinner adults $7 children $4 salad bar, dessert.

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.

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

Sat, Dec 10 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

Tues,Dec 13 1pm, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5th & Chestnut Sts, Emmaus.

Emmaus Garden Club, Sandi 610.965.2062.

Tues, Dec 13 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.

Tues, Dec 13 8:30 AM Lehigh Co. TRIAD free continental breakfast. Green Meadows of Allentown. 610-967-5454.

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Wed Dec 7, Noon St. John’s Friendly Fifties, annual Christmas party at Hungarian Hall in Northampton Officers for the coming year will be installed.

Cabaret Couple will entertain.

Wed Dec 28 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

LV Chapter 1371 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Dec 22 St. Peters Lutheren Church community room, 1933 Hanover Ave. Allentown, 12PM lunch.

Following the meal, the annual Christmas party and entertainment wiil take place, brief biz session concludes meeting. Current and former Fed workers invited. If 1st timer or want lunch ($8) call Ken 610-837-7246 before Sat, Dec 17.

If just attending program arrive at 12:45 pm. Info: 610-231-0237 Mondays 10 and 1. “Loving Hands Quilting Circle”. Country Meadows. Allentown, Bldgs 3 & 1, 610-395-7160. Mondays 11:30-2.

JCC, Allentown Friendship Circle.

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Tues 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.

Schnecksville Senior Citizen Group.

610-395-8667 Schnecksville Fire.

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 10:45 AM Sat 8AM, SilverSplash T/Th 9:15am Sat 8:15AM. Suburban Family YMCA. Adult aquatics classes: 610-867-7588.

Silver Sneakers I: Mon, Tues, Thurs at 9:00am,Thurs: 10:00am.

Silver Sneakers II Mon 10:00am, Fri: 10:00am Silver Sneakers YogaStretch- 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 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 drop-in: $6, more programs, memberships available. 610-258-6271. Aqua Pilates, Arthritis Aquatics, Aqua Aerobics. Rodale Aquatic Ctr Allentown 610-606-4670.

Tai Chi and Qigong classes in LV, experienced instructor, reasonable rates. Hilary Smith, RN 610-7516090 or smith.hilarym@gmail.com

Wednesday 1pm St. Stevens Church Franklin & Turner St. Allentown.

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Wed Dances Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 1-4 pm. 1st & 3rd Wed of month. $7.00 pp includes refreshments. 610-437-3700 www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Eve Dance Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 8-11 pm. $7.00 pp. 610-437-3700.

Wed 7:30. N. Penn Elks Club, Colmar, Pa West Coast Swing.

Third Fridays Peppermint Dance Club. Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting. peppermintdanceclub.com 3rd 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 610398-8312 schedule and info.

Allentown Area Swing Dance.

Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed.

Ded 6 & 13 Cha Cha, Dec 20 & 27 West Coast Swing www. allentownswingdance.org. Holiday Dance Jan. 7 LVAIP presents free afternoon dance for seniors. Fearless Fire Company 1221 S.Front St. Allentown Oct 13 1-4:00PM, Free. Entertainment by King Henry & The Showmen 610258-9512.

Fearless Fire Company Friday Night Dance Party with King Henry & The Showmen. Second Friday of month. Also last Sat. of month at Charles Chrin Comm. Ctr of Palmer in Easton. 610-258-4461

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

Historical Society holds its 31th annual Christmas House Tour, Sat, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Features 6 homes from the 18th to 20th century decorated for Christmas by local florists, garden clubs and designers.Tickets are available day of tour at Governor Wolf campus, 6600 Jacksonville Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Road, Bath. 20 day of tour, $17 Geriatric Care - service with atin advance. Advance tickets are on home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving sale at Bath Drug, Curt’s Cyclery, more manageable. Topics: Dementia Miller Ace Hardware, Country Overview, Eating Difficulties, Capers and Steckel House Activities of Daily Living, Home Antiques. Info: (610) 262-1103 Safety and Mobility, Medication or GWHS (610) 837-9015.

Management, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Physical In conjunction with its annual Behaviors, Expressive Behaviors, Christmas House Tour, Sat, Dec. Psychological Behaviors, Legal 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Governor Activities 610-794-5344.

Wolf Historical Society will hold Christmas craft show in historic American Red Cross has critical blood shortage and needs people building of the society’s campus, now more than ever. All types 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. needed especially O negative. 800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or For info: (610) 262-1103 or GWHS (610) 837-9015. redcrossblood.org.

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Support Group 3 to 4:30 PM 3rd Wed of month, Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For people who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias to come together for support. 610794-5273.

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.

Alz. Support Groups 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Mon 1:00 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Sat @ 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3:00pm 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 Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.

Vision Loss Support Group Thurs. Dec. 1 10-11:30 AM Support & discussion for LV residents facing the challenge of vision loss. 610.433.6018 for info or to pre-register. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St, Allentown.

Crowded Kitchen Players presents an original Christmas thriller, “The Down of a Thistle”. When a wealthy and somewhat disfunctional family celebrates Christmas at an Adirondack Mountains retreat, an unseen attacker  begins taunting them  with clues buried in pages literally torn from  the traditional yuletide verse. McCoole’s Arts &   Events Place 10 S. Main  St. Quakertown Dec. 2,  3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 8   pm Dec. 4, 11 & 18 at 2 pm $18.- Adults, $14.Seniors, $8 -Students.

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