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Contents July 2019
COVER STORY
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Finding Common Ground
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HEALTH & FITNESS De-Stress with a Walk Among the Trees
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PETS Pet Pick: Tofu
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FOOD Icy Treats to Beat the Heat
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ROAD SCHOLAR 11 Places to Learn About Women’s History
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HEALTH Travel Tips to Help You Stay Well
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PERSONAL SAFETY The Top 10 Financial Frauds to Avoid
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Mountain Fun Atlanta Senior Life focuses on the interests, accomplishments and lifestyles of the active senior population in metro Atlanta. It aims to inspire readers to embrace a more rewarding life by informing them of opportunities to expand their horizons, express their talents and engage in their community.
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ON THE COVER Decatur’s 50+ Walk group is ready to roll out from the Decatur Recreation Center, the start of the group’s weekly walk through area neighborhoods. From left are Clay Scarborough, P. Young, the Rev. Marti Keller, Ellen Hopkins, walk leader Cheryl Burnette, Fran Millians, Sandy Bass (rear) and Tillie Young. Photo by Donna Williams Lewis
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COVER STORY By Donna Williams Lewis A recent morning at the Decatur Recreation Center brought the “Cheers” refrain to mind — “You want to be where everybody knows your name.” One by one that day, regulars in the city’s Active Living 50+ Walk group showed up for their weekly Wednesday 9 a.m. journey, eliciting excited greetings from those already there. Some of them have been walking with the group since it started, about five years ago. P. Young was a first-timer. “I’m getting started for an exercise program and for the camaraderie,” Young said. She had come to the right place. Within minutes, Young was absorbed into the fold as the walkers departed Sycamore Street and chatted their way through leafy, side-walked neighborhoods. The group was led by Cheryl Burnette, assistant director of Decatur Active Living. She was subbing for Sara Holmes, the department’s adult program supervisor, who normally leads
Finding Common Ground Decatur walking group takes strides for health, happiness
the 2.5- to 3-mile walks. “Walking is great exercise. It’s low impact, and helps us live longer, in a healthy way,” Burnette said. “I think another really important part of it is the socialization. A lot of the ladies that come from my building are very social … but I think
people sometimes need a little motivation to get out of their homes.” One motivator, she said, can be knowing that people are looking for you to show up. The lone man on the walk that day, Clay Scarborough, would agree. He said he believes an activity done with a group helps
After a short break at Glenlake Park, Decatur’s 50+ Walk group is back on track. Photos by Donna Williams Lewis
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to make it become a habit. “I think if there’s a group and they sort of expect you, it makes it become part of a routine. And I think as you get older you just sort of want to get into those healthy routines,” he said, as he walked along Forkner Drive. The recent retiree and former owner of Decatur’s Fleet Feet store has been doing the 50+ Walk for several years, filling in as a walk leader when needed. “The group helps you socialize, because usually I’m at home by myself during the day. My wife is still working,” Scarborough said. “I live in a condominium so it’s nice also just to get out and walk around and see people’s plants and yards.” One of the more popular routes he’s led passes by a home near Agnes Scott College that has a large chicken coop. “That’s sort of like the highlight of that walk, seeing the chickens,” he said.
Walking the walk
This group moves along at a steady pace, but it’s ok to stop and admire the views, as did longtime members Fran Millians and Ellen Hopkins, who were captivated by some gorgeous blooms along the way. Hopkins, who teaches an online graduate course, joined the group about a year ago when she moved to Decatur from New York. She appreciates the exercise and meeting people but also likes the routine the walk and other Active Living programs bring to her life. “I’m a scheduled person … and just the thought of being retired scared me to death,” she said. “I think there are too many older citizens who are confined to their space, whatever that may be, and don’t reach out and don’t connect meaningfully with other people, but it’s really important to get yourself out there, especially if you’re in a new community.” Millians, a part-time school clerical worker, did just that, joining the walk group when she moved to Decatur five years ago. She said she also does at least a Continued on page 6
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Find your tribe! Check with your city or county recreation department for walking groups in your area. Find 50+ Walk groups on Facebook. And check out this snapshot of some of the groups walking around town.
Walk Fit Decatur
In addition to its 50+ Walks, Decatur offers this free group for all ages and pets that walks about three miles on the second Saturday of each month with a special guest and/or theme each time. Meets at 10 a.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. Info: decaturga.com/ walking. Walking on your own? Download a newly designed walking map with six routes around Decatur here: decaturga.com/ home/showdocument?id=10777. Copies available at the Decatur and Ebster recreation centers and the city’s Visitor’s Center. (See map on page 7.)
Heritage Sandy Springs Outdoors Club
Free hour-long, guide-led hikes in the 16 city parks. Social events, day trips to mountain trails and special holiday hikes. Open to people of all ages and pets. Meets on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Info: heritagesandysprings.org/3485-2/ community-events/outdoors-club/.
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No matter your speed, no matter the weather (except for ice and driving rain), a group of mostly 50+ walkers (all are invited) walks about Historic Norcross. Meets at Thrasher Park Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays for about an hour-long walk covering approximately three miles. Features sites you can’t see when driving, from murals to forests in the middle of the city to school gardens. Info: facebook.com/50walksnorcross.
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The national public health nonprofit’s mission is to inspire 1 million African-American women and girls to develop a daily habit of walking. Group members, including about 5,000 in metro Atlanta, organize walking teams and support advocacy efforts in a civil rights-inspired health movement. Info: girltrek.org.
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30-minute workout every day in her apartment and wants to do all she can to stay active. “As long as I live, the hope is to live well and feel well and not be miserable and wretched. … I just think activity is the key to living well, whatever stage of life you’re in,” Millians said. Tillie Young joined the walking group about four years ago, after moving to Decatur from Maryland. She volunteers at Global Village Project, a school for refugee girls at Decatur Presbyterian Church. “It keeps me active,” said Young, of the walking group. “It’s a nice diverse group — men, women. Mostly women, as many things are here. And Decatur is racially diverse as well. So it’s just nice to live in a naturally diverse community.” She wants potential new walkers to know that the recreation center is just across the street from the Decatur
From left, 50+ Walk members Fran Millians and Ellen Hopkins stop to admire the blossoms in front of a home along their journey.
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‘Just a blessing’
Decatur’s group started as a Walk with a Doc group and later joined the network of about a dozen 50+ Walk groups formed several years ago by PEDS, an Atlanta advocacy group for pedestrian safety. Those groups were designed to become selfsustaining and are no longer led by PEDS, according to Sally Flocks, the nonprofit’s president and CEO. “Walking has terrific health and community benefits, and we’re thrilled by the continued success of groups we worked with,” Flocks said. “Walking groups are a terrific way to make friends, have fun, be active and stay healthy.” Decatur’s 50+ walk is free and you don’t have to live in Decatur or be 50+ to walk with the group. The group uses the rec center’s indoor track in inclement weather and each walk typically draws about eight to 15 people, Burnette said. Retired elementary school teacher Sandy Bass is among the regulars. She moved two years ago from a farm in Alabama to a Decatur condo with her husband who was being treated for advanced stage 4 cancer. She said the walk group has been a great way to get to know Decatur, and that the weekly trek has been “just a blessing” since her husband passed away in December. “We meet people from all over the area and the walking is wonderful,” Bass said. The Rev. Marti Keller, one of the group’s original walkers, can’t participate as often as she used to because she’s serving as a minister in Alabama this year. But she shows up for the 50+ Walk when she can. She doesn’t need to do it for the exercise because she and her husband, Richard Cohen, who is the head of Decatur’s pedestrian safety committee, get plenty of walking in with their three dogs.
“I do it because it’s a way for me to see people on a consistent basis and feel part of this community,” Keller said, as the group headed back to the recreation center. “My husband and I still live in a single-family home in a neighborhood that has more young families now and so it’s harder for us to feel as connected as we once did.” The walk group is communitybuilding, she said. “We don’t know the ways in which aging boomers are going to continue to feel connected and vital, and I don’t think it’s going to be the conventional freestanding senior centers,” Keller said. “So these kinds of activities, where we’re walking and talking and connecting with each other and maybe we’ll go out to coffee … this is one way of finding an activity that’s going to suit us better.” The newly designed walking map features six routes around Decatur. Courtesy of Decatur Active Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Living in an urban setting in the Southeast can include traffic, noise and chaos. This stress might not feel chronic, but city dwellers have a 40 percent higher risk of mood disorders and a 20 percent higher risk of anxiety disorders when compared to people living in rural areas. A 2015 study conducted by Kristen Sumpter Stanford University researchers is the Family and Con(headed by Gregory Bratman) sumer Sciences Agent for found that when participants the University of Georgia walked for 90 minutes in a Cooperative Extension in natural area, as opposed to people Fulton County. She provides programming on food who walked in an urban setting safety, health and nutrition, with traffic, there was decreased financial literacy and the activity in a region of the brain home. associated with depression. Another study, also by Bratman in 2015, further found that a walk in nature, when compared to an urban walk, resulted in less anxiety and increased working memory. Luckily, the city of Atlanta is known as a “city in a forest” due to its abundance of trees. State parks and the Blue Ridge Mountains are just a short drive away. While our city can provide ample places to explore the outdoors, it’s important to remember temperatures will be soaring in the 90s this
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summer, with a heat index easily in the double digits. To fully prepare for your outdoor adventures, follow these simple steps, from Mississippi State University Extension, to be safe in the heat: ■ Explore nature in the early morning or late evening. This not only brings cooler temperatures, but lower levels of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. ■ Wear sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 and water resistant. Additionally, it’s best to also wear a hat with a three-inch brim and sunglasses. ■ Drink plenty of water before, during and after your hike. ■ Take it slow to avoid injury. High temperatures and changing elevations can be tiring on the body, so commit to a shorter and easier trail at first. Do you think you would be able to commit to a walk in nature this summer? If so, grab a bottle of water and some sunscreen and explore Georgia’s beautiful nature paths!
Where to Walk There are many natural settings in the north Atlanta metro area to explore on foot. Choose your own pace, from a leisurely amble to a brisk hike. Here are some resources to get you started. Some offer maps and directions, and a few even sponsor hiking/walking clubs. BeltLine, Atlanta — beltline.org Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell — chattnaturecenter.org Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Sandy Springs — nps.gov/chat Heritage Sandy Springs — heritagesandysprings.org, click on ‘Events,’ then ‘Outdoors Club’ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta — nps.gov/kemo PATH Trail, Atlanta, Buckhead, Decatur, Stone Mountain and more — pathfoundation.org Piedmont Park, Atlanta — piedmontpark.org Silver Comet Trail, Smyrna — silvercometga.com For detailed info, check out “Atlanta Walks” and “Best Hikes Near Atlanta,” by Ren and Helen Davis, available at Amazon.com or davisguides.com.
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Icy Treats to Beat the Heat By Mark Woolsey Summer heat in Atlanta leaving you feel like wilted lettuce? Inside of the mouth tasting like the Sahara? Relief is in sight. For a few George Washingtons, you can beat the heat with thrills, chills and spills. A growing number of specialty and gourmet ice pop (think Popsicle) makers in Atlanta are crafting treats that thrill the taste buds and put a momentary chill on July’s steamy heat. A great leap beyond the frozen-flavored-water-on-a-stick creations you remember from childhood, these are made with fresh fruits and creams, locally sourced herbs and spices and natural sweetening. Avocado, anyone? Maybe a tequila pop? Seems like if your taste buds can dream it up, these folks can satisfy.
King of Pops Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta. Also available in markets, bars and from pushcarts. Info: kingofpops.com. Three brothers inspired by Latin American-style fresh fruit pops decided to start a company selling the frozen treats after jettisoning corporate America. Their counter at Ponce City Market is cluttered, a little quirky and well patronized. Raspberry Lime: Made with fresh raspberries and fresh limes, this delightful treat leaps out and seizes your taste buds with its berry
deliciousness. The underlying lime is a more subtle accent. For a creamy side treat, try the divine chocolate sea salt. The owners say most of their pops have between three and five ingredients. Price $3.
MokiPops No physical location yet, but you can catch them at various events around town. Info: mokipops.com. They stress fresh, local and vegan. The company was begun by three kid siblings after their mother challenged them to start a business instead of spending their summer tethered to electronic devices. One of the three has created more than half of their seasonally-oriented flavors. Hibiscus Strawberry: It’s very fruity with an extra tang that’s slightly sour and it has sort of a cinnamon taste on the back end — a great blend. My spouse said, “I’ve never tasted anything quite like it.” It’s made with fresh-harvested hibiscus, whole strawberries, fresh-squeezed lemon, ginger root, natural cane sugar, xanthan gum and salt. The basil lemonade also plays fruit and spice off against each other; it’s their top seller. Price $3.
Steel City Pops 312 Church Street, Decatur. Info: steelcitypops.com. The family-owned business originated in Birmingham, hence the “Steel City” moniker. The owners also drew inspiration from Mexican-style paletas. Their Decatur shop has a sleek post-modern feel, with their production facility next door, viewable through glass. It’s a craftbrewery spot feel for hand-crafted pops. Coffee: It’s like a coffee ice cream, dreamy and creamy. The coffee taste predominates, but doesn’t overwhelm. If only the coffee in the break room tasted like this. Ingredients include brewed local espresso, cream, water, organic cane sugar and Turkish ground local coffee. Price $3.59.
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1 Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Hyde Park, New York Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the most influential American First Ladies and, perhaps, one of the most famous women in American history. Visit Val-Kill, her personal retreat and the first National Historic Site devoted to a First Lady, to learn about her life and accomplishments. You can also learn about this famous First Lady during “Tea with Eleanor” at Roosevelt Campobello International Park in New Brunswick, Canada, the Roosevelts’ summer retreat.
2 The Rosa Parks Museum Montgomery, Alabama Learn about Rosa Parks, “The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” at the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University, where interactive exhibits tell the story of Rosa Parks, the Montgomery bus boycott and its role in the civil rights movement. And there’s lots more to learn along the Civil Rights Trail.
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flying into and spending some time in London. If so, be sure to stop at Kensington Palace to see some of Princess Diana’s most famous outfits and to learn about another fierce British leader, Queen Victoria.
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9 The Museum of London London, England The museum of London tells the city’s history, from prehistoric to modern times. And that includes a permanent exhibit of England’s suffragette history. Visit to learn about Emmeline Pankhurst and other brave women who fought for equal rights as you delve into the cultural heritage of London. While you’re in town, be sure to stop by the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Gallery to learn about the first British female physician.
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HEALTH
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“I love to visit most current new places,” said record on your Dunwoody resident phone,” she said. Randy Barto. She’s Another of an avid world her suggestions traveler. Whether is to email it’s Dubai, New photos of your Delhi or Denver, passport, medical she’s the go-to information and person for travel other important tips. documents to In June, Barto yourself so you Judith L. Kanne, was a guest can recover them RN, BSN, BA lecturer at a PALS’ online, if needed. is a registered nurse and (Perimeter Adult Marietta freelance writer who lives Learning Services) resident Kaye in Atlanta. meeting, where McCall was also she described her at the event. She remarkable journey talked about to India. the problem of forgetting She also provided excellent medications. On an overseas advice at a recent Dining for trip to Milan, Italy, McCall Women [an organization that left town without her allergy funds grassroots projects in nasal spray. She explained that developing countries to fight allergy sufferers don’t always gender inequality] event in know when they might need it. north Fulton County. Her allergies flared up, She offered some tips on necessitating a trip to the local ways to stay healthy when pharmacy (‘farmacia’ in Italian). you’re traveling in distalnt Fluticasone, the generic name lands. for Flonase, usually relieves McCall’s seasonal and year-
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round allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose and itchy eyes. It’s not a life-threatening issue, but allergies can take away from the fun of sightseeing. She was surprised to learn that her brand wasn’t available, even though Milan is a welltraveled city by Americans and the spray is a familiar overthe-counter medication in the
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Travel Tips to Help You Stay Well U.S. McCall assumed that most European pharmacies would carry it; she quickly learned even routine over-the-counter meds may be unavailable in other countries. A local pharmacist was able to provide her with something similar, explaining it would be close to what she asked for, “but it didn’t work as well,” she said.
Some things to know about vaccines and food
The Georgia Department of Public Health advises travelers to learn what vaccines or preventatives are required before traveling, and to do so well ahead of the planned trip. The CDC reminds everyone that the flu occurs year-round in the Caribbean — and April through September in the Southern Hemisphere. Other threats to avoid when heading for international destinations include malaria, typhoid, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever and rabies, according to the DeKalb County’s Board of Health website. The Mayo Clinic suggests one of the first stops before overseas travel should be a visit with a “travel medicine specialist.” Of course, Mayo travel clinic physicians and nurses are located in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona. Fortunately, Atlantans also have many excellent travel specialists, including Dr.
needed. In addition to planning ahead for vaccines, Oladele reminded all international travelers to take precautions once they arrive. “Boil it, cook it, peel it — or don’t eat it. That’s where we get into trouble,” said Oladele. “Even if the food is safe, some travelers will still ask for an ice cube, and that can be the beginning of a multitude of problems.” According to the CDC, it is best to avoid ice in developing countries, as there is no way to know if it was made with safe tap water. Travelers might believe the vaccines they received will keep them safe from food illnesses. “That’s not necessarily so,” Oladele said. “Not all enteric diseases [those relating to or affecting the intestines] have preventive vaccines,” he said. “A few do, but certainly not all.”
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Many people turn to Rick Steves’ publications for travel information and advice. Headquartered in Washington State, the company produces guidebooks, television and radio shows and a wide variety of travel-related information. When it comes to travel insurance, Steves says, “For
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some travelers, insurance is a good deal; for others, it’s not.” In his review, he reminds older adults that “Age is one of the biggest factors affecting the price. Rates go up dramatically for every decade over 50, while coverage is generally inexpensive, or even free, for children 17 and under.” Steves also says travel agents may receive commissions when buying insurance for their clients. Therefore, it’s important to direct your “specific [insurance] questions to the insurance provider” — not the travel agent. The AARP suggests that if you’re spending thousands of dollars for unique tours, you should consider trip cancellation insurance to protect yourself in case you need to cancel. Another reliable source for travel insurance information is the Better Business Bureau. Suggestions from their website,
bbb.org, include: Review what you already have. If you used a travel agency or a cruise line, it’s possible that insurance is part of your purchased package. ■ Look at your credit card companies. Perhaps your credit card includes certain insurance packages if you’re using that card to pay for the trip. ■ Know exactly what is covered and what is not covered. ■ Understand whether the insurance covers: trip cancellation or delay, lost or stolen luggage, emergency medical assistance and cost of rental cars. Most should and many do. ■ Learn the difference between ‘trip cancellation insurance’ and a ‘cancellation waiver.’ Although waivers do ■
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Coming home through customs Be patient with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. They work hard to keep Americans safe when returning home from travel abroad and they intercept everything from dangerous drugs to agricultural products that may be carrying pests and diseases. “While a relatively small number of harmful pests are found among the millions of stems inspected by CBP, a single dangerous pest could cause millions of dollars of damage to our nation’s crops,” according to the department. Last October, a trained detector dog named Hardy sniffed out a roasted pig head in a traveler’s baggage at Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson International Airport. The incident made national news. In that case, the U.S. Department of Agriculture was protecting the public against African swine fever, a deadly disease that could cause major damage to the American pork industry. Find out more at cbp.gov. Click on ‘Travel’ and ‘Know Before You Go’ for info and videos to help you be prepared.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
The Top 10 Financial Frauds to Avoid
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Steve Rose is a retired Sandy Springs Police Captain, veteran Fulton County police officer and freelance writer. He is the author the book “Why Do My Mystic Journeys Always Lead to the Waffle House?” and the column “View from a Cop.”
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently published a Top 10 financial frauds list —— something that should not surprise anyone who gives any attention to his or her investments, retirement accounts and other income sources after leaving the workforce. The perception is that older adults have a good nest egg in their accounts and therefore, they become targets. Unfortunately, strangers are not the majority of perpetrators of elder abuse, including financial fraud, that is directed towards seniors. Most perpetrators are family, adult children, grandchildren and so on.
2. Counterfeit Prescription Drugs. This one can be dangerous
since many are available online. Besides paying for something that won’t help their illness, the victims could be taking something detrimental to their condition.
3. Funeral and Cemetery Scams. This can involve someone
showing up during the funeral or viewing, claiming the deceased owed a debt; or a funeral director may claim the only cremation casket you may use is the most expensive. (Remember, cardboard will burn!) Don’t sign off on everything until you do your research — even in emotionally traumatic times.
4. Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products. We all want to look as young
as I do! Mother Nature takes her course regardless of what you do. Fake Botox is a thing these days, so know what you are putting on and in yourself!
Top 10 List 1. Medicare/Health Insurance Scams —
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no surprise. There’s a lot of waste in this area, much of it contributed to fraud committed by using a senior’s information to bill Medicare for items and services that are not necessary, and sometimes never received. At times, unscrupulous doctors have been prosecuted for receiving kickbacks after signing off on services or medical equipment. Crooks may pose as Medicare representatives to obtain personal information.
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5. Telemarketing and Phone Fraud. Here are your key
words for this one: Hang up. Yep, that’s it. Unfortunately, there are telemarketers who deliver smooth conversation to a lonely senior who may get some level of comfort from someone to talk on the phone. Don’t fall for investment or charity pitches over the phone. Nothing involving your money should ever be decided quickly over the phone. Take time and research.
6. Internet Fraud.
Talk about a wide scope of fraud. It could be anything involving access of your personal information online. Don’t buy expensive pop-up or anti-virus programs online without consulting a computer professional. Don’t assume e-mails with fancy logos are legit. These can be scams. Again, take time and verify with someone else. Another opinion is always a good move.
7. Investments.
9.Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams-Ignore them. Unless
Ed McMahon rises from the grave and appears with your Publishers Clearing House check, your best course is to discard random lottery-winning junk mail. I have won the Spanish Lottery, not once, but twice! Over one hundred million dollars! I keep asking for the check, but they’re taking their time about it.
10. Grandparent Scam.
I’ve talked about this one until I’m blue in the face. Checklist: If your grandson calls to say he’s in another country or even state, in trouble and does not want mom and dad to know, then this will be your screaming clue to call mom and dad — because it’s a fake. Don’t forget: all of you made it this point in your lives because of your common sense and good judgement…except for me. I just got lucky. Don’t lose those qualities. Remember, you never get something for nothing!
Hopefully, you have a financial advisor looking after your money and retirement. Don’t fall for quick-money returns. Remember, that ambassador in some faraway country, the one willing to give you a few million for allowing him to use your bank account, does not exist. It is some schmuck in an internet café trying to swindle you. Go with what got you to your retirement point — solid decisions backed by financial advice from a professional.
8. Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage. That equity is
your reward for your home’s investment and property value. It is also a goal for fraudsters to take it from you. The National Council on Aging pointed out a tax scam in California where fake letters, supposedly from the county assessor’s office, were sent to homeowners offering a reassessment of the property value and tax status. This, of course, involved a fee. Beware of opportunities targeting your equity. This includes reversemortgage solicitations. Like always, take time, ask questions and research.
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Head to the Parks
Georgia State Parks offer fun, education and history Thanks to the many easily accessible Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites locations and the variety of outdoor activities suitable for all ages and skill levels, it doesn’t get much better than summer break in Georgia’s great outdoors. From locations listed as one of the “Top Places to Visit in the U.S.” by Buzzfeed, to parks considered to be one of the “20 Wild and Beautiful State Parks in the U.S.” by National Geographic, options are endless, affordable and allow families to check off their Georgia bucket lists. Below are 10 ideas for a memorable summer that’s affordable and close to home.
Geocache: History Trail GeoTour
Love a treasure hunt? Give geocaching a try. You will use posted coordinates to find hidden containers. The revamped History Trail GeoTour offers new challenges, new locations, and a new reward. This mystery cache GeoTour offers geocachers of all levels a chance to travel back in time to state historic sites and earn an exclusive trackable coin. Download and print a Time Travel Ticket prior to participating. For more information visit GaStateParks.org/Geocaching.
‘Glamping’ Yurts
For a unique and affordable getaway, book a “glamour camping” yurt. These funky wood and canvas structures are a blend between a tent and cabin, with furniture inside and fire rings outside. Guests can even walk to nearby hot showers. Yurts are available at Cloudland Canyon, Red Top Mountain, High Falls, Fort Yargo, Sweetwater Creek and Tugaloo state parks. To rent a yurt, visit GaStateParks.org/UniqueAccommodations.
Trek the Trails
Explore the trails with your children to discover the wonders of nature through their eyes. Georgia’s State Parks offer a variety of hiking and biking paths, from easy paved loops to challenging backcountry trails. Families will experience Georgia’s diverse landscape as well, with canyons and waterfalls, salt marshes and streams. Energetic explorers can join the Canyon Climbers Club or Muddy Spokes Club to earn a members-only t-shirt. Bring Fido along for a full circle adventure via state parks Tails on Trails Club. Learn more at GaStateParks.org/ParkActivities, GaStateParks.org/ParkClubs and GaStateParks.org/ TailsOnTrailsClub.
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Camping Under the Stars
Pack the tent and build cherished memories while toasting s’mores. Camping encourages the entire family to enjoy the simple pleasures of swapping stories while looking up at the stars. All campgrounds have water and electric hookups, hot showers and site-specific reservations. Visit GaStateParks.org/Camping for more information.
Cozy Cabins
For an affordable and cozy staycation, book a cabin or cottage surrounded by beautiful scenery. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, state park cabins come with fully equipped kitchens, screened porches and a wide range of activities right outside the door. Choose from mini golf, nature trails, ranger programs, archery, disc golf and more. Bring the four-legged family members along when you reserve a dog-friendly cabin in advance. To book a cabin, visit GaStateParks.org/Cottages.
Go Paddling
Explore Georgia’s waterways through a variety of paddling adventures. Canoes, kayaks, standup paddleboards and aquacycles may be rented seasonally, or visitors may bring their own boats. For a challenge, join the Park Paddlers Club which takes explorers to six state parks as they show off their membersonly t-shirt. Find out more at GaStateParks.org/Paddling.
Tee Off
Tee off at one of Georgia’s eight state park golf courses offering a family-friendly atmosphere surrounded by sparkling lakes and scenic forests. Lessons, putting greens, pro shops and cabin packages are available. Green fees are as low as $20. More information is available at GaStateParks.org/Golfing.
Go Fishing
Grab your rod and reel and head out for a day of fishing at parks like High Falls or Reed Bingham. There is no fee for casting a line, but a license is required for ages 16 and older. For families who would like to take their adventure up a notch, many state parks rent boats by the hour. For more information, visit GaStateParks.org/ParkFishing.
Junior Rangers
Children ages 6 to 12 will have fun learning in the outdoors as they work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. By following guidelines in the activity book or attending ranger-led camps, they will experience nature first-hand and explore Georgia’s fascinating history. The experience builds as children work their way through three badge levels. Download the free book at GaStateParks.org/ EducationalResources.
Travel Back in Time
Mix entertainment with education when you step back in time at Georgia’s state historic sites. Children can explore colonial times at Fort Morris and Fort King George, or Civil War bunkers at Fort McAllister. To learn about Native American history, visit Kolomoki Mounds, New Echota, Chief Vann House and Etowah Indian Mounds. Even more historic sites are listed on GaStateParks.org/History.
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Mountain Fun
Things to do in North Georgia and North Carolina this summer Whether you’re looking for music, arts & crafts, a good fireworks Christmas in July display for July 4th or some old-fashioned carnival rides, the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina have plenty to keep you busy this summer.
July 4 Celebration in Highlands, NC An entire day of fun, food, music and fireworks is on tap for Independence Day, including field games for adults and children, a cookout, duck derby, music and fireworks. Visit highlandschamber.org for more information.
Christmas is coming early to the Bavarian village of Helen, GA on July 19 and 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Helen Arts and Heritage Center. Visitors are invited to be the early bird and get started on their Christmas shopping. This family friendly event includes artists and fine craftsmen from across Northeast Georgia along with mountain music, face painting, baked goods and more. Visit helenga.org for more details.
Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show It wouldn’t be summer in Highlands without the annual Village Square Arts and Craft Show, which takes place on Aug. 24-25. Now in their 14th year, they are well known for regionally-made fine art, crafts and rustic furniture. It is sponsored by Rotary of Highlands Mountaintop, and proceeds go to their many important charitable causes, such as the Emergency Council in Highlands and efforts to eradicate polio around the world. The show is held in Kelsey-Hutchinson “Founders” Park at Pine and N. 5th Streets in downtown Highlands. Visit facebook.com/ villagesquareshow for more information.
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Groovin’ On The Green concerts are scheduled for most Friday nights on the Village Commons in Cashiers, NC during the summer months. This series of free concerts showcases music from around western North Carolina. The events start between 5:30 and 6:30PM. To see this year’s lineup visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.
Head to Towns County for the 69th annual Georgia Mountain Fair July 19-27. Thousands of visitors from across the region flock to the fair, which this year will feature musical performances by Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy, Ricky Skaggs, The Spinners, BJ Thomas and many more. There’s also arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture. Visit georgiamountainfairgrounds.com for more information.
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Stay fit with kayaking, trail biking and rock sliding If you’re planning to make the move to North Georgia and wondering how you’ll stay fit without your local gym, the state parks have some interesting and unusual ways to get your regular exercise. With only a $5 parking fee, you can visit multiple parks on the same day and stay fit yearround.
Hike with your dog
Georgia State Parks just launched the new Tails on Trails Club, geared toward dog owners and their pups. While all of Georgia State Parks’ trails are dog-friendly, the Tails on Trails Club encourages dog owners to complete seven designated hiking trails for a reward. Upon completion of all seven trails, dog
owners will receive a T-shirt and dogs get a bandana. Participating parks include Fort Mountain, F.D. Roosevelt, Don Carter, Sweetwater Creek, High Falls, Fort McAllister and Red Top Mountain. Find out more at GaStateParks.org/ TailsonTrails.
Paddle lakes and rivers
Don Carter State Park is the only state park on the northern edge of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier, making it the perfect paddling spot for standup paddleboards or paddling. For a challenging workout, take a three-mile trip to Flat Creek Island, the northernmost island of Lake Lanier. Don’t own a boat? Canoes and/or kayaks may be rented seasonally at more than 20 state
parks. Join the Park Paddlers Club and paddle 22 miles of scenic waterways to earn a T-shirt reward. More information: GaStateParks. org/Paddling.
Cycle the trails
If biking is your thing, get on the trails at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth, Smithgall Woods State Park and Unicoi State Park near Helen, Don Carter State Park in Gainesville and Tallulah Gorge State Park. Find out more at GaStateParks.org/Biking.
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Those looking for a more daring dip into nature can make a splash at Tallulah Gorge State
Park and Watson Mill Bridge State Park, both of which provide summer swimmers with a unique opportunity to experience a natural waterslide made of “sliding rocks.” Get more information at GaStateParks.org/ Swimming. Find out more about where to get fit at GaStateParks.org.
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►Out & about The Arts A Page from the Book Festival: Bud Selig Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) welcomes Bud Selig, former Commissioner of Baseball, as he talks about his newest book, “For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball.” Part baseball story, part business saga and part memoir, “For the Good of the Game” chronicles Selig’s career, takes fans inside locker rooms and board rooms and offers an intimate, fascinating account of the process involved in transforming an American institution. Selig will also be available to sign copies of the book. Tickets are $35 and include one hardcover copy of the book. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338. More info at atlantajccorg/bookfestival, or by calling 678-812-4002.
albums and played some of the best venues in the country. Tickets are $16. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075. For tickets and info, visit chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055.
Summer Author Program at Atlanta History Center: Sam Jones, “Whole Hog BBQ” Wednesday, August 7, 6 p.m. In the world of barbecue, Carolinastyle pork is among the most delicious and obsessed-over slow-cooked meats. Yet no one has told the definitive story of North Carolina barbecue until now. In “Whole Hog BBQ,” Sam Jones (owner of Sam Jones BBQ and grandson of Pete Jones, founder of the Skylight Inn in Ayden, N.C.) share step-by-step instructions for cooking a whole hog at home, along with two dozen classic family recipes including cornbread, coleslaw, spare ribs, smoked turkey, country-style steak, the signature burger and pudding. Tickets are $10 for non-members. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta 30305. Go to atlantahistorycenter.com (click on Programs, then Author Programs) for tickets and additional info.
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Friday, July 19, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn to use binoculars and see some of the many birds at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Make a bird-feeding classic — bird seed on a pinecone — to take home. The group meets in the pavilion past the playground. This is a free, family-friendly program; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested. Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs 30350. Go to registration.sandyspringsga.gov to register. For details, as well as many more activities and events, visit friendsoflostcorner.org.
Sunday, July 14, 7 p.m. Only 29 years old, jazz pianist and Atlanta native Joe Alterman has already released four critically-acclaimed
Summer MusicFest 2019: Grains of Sand and Riverstreet Friday, July 19 (The Grains of Sand) and Saturday, August 3 (Riverstreet). The Arts Council’s Summer MusicFest 2019 finishes the season with two top acts. The Grains of Sand has deep roots in soul, Motown and beach music. On the band’s Farewell Tour, they take you on a musical journey performing classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Founded in 1969, Riverstreet has shared the stage with many notable acts, including Greg Allman, Rare Earth, Steppenwolf and Guess Who. “We were only a cover band, but we became…popular,” said drummer Mike Terrell, who joined the band in 1974. Tickets are $25 per person for each concert. Smithgall Arts Center, 311 Spring Street, Gainesville 30501. Call 770-534-8727 or visit TheArtsCouncil.net for tickets and details.
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Social Security Pre-Retirement Program Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. Join us for tips from a Social Security Public Affairs Specialist and receive information about benefits and tools for you and your family. This is a great opportunity to get answers to your questions. Gwinnett County Public Library Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville 30044. Find out more at gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.
Helping Writers Become Authors: A Free Writer’s Workshop Saturday, July 27, 1-2:30 p.m. When it comes to writing, every writer is unique — but mistakes made by first-time authors are not unique. Author and publisher Nury Crawford will discuss the most common mistakes new writers make, how to find a competent and affordable editor, three ways to get your work published and explain your writer’s “rights.” Gwinnett County Public Library, Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee 30024. Go to gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154 for more info.
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Saturday, August 10, 1-9 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of classic southern BBQ, along with more than seven hours of live blues and bluegrass music from aspiring and accomplished local, regional and national performers. A familyfriendly event for all ages. New location: 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur 30030. More at decaturbbqfestival.com.
Aloha to Aging Annual Gala Friday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Aloha to Aging’s annual gala will focus on “Building Our Legacy” with special guest speaker Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D., east Cobb resident and co-author of “The Next Millionaire Next Door.” Reception and silent auction begin at 5 p.m.; banquet dining, live auction and program start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person; sponsorships are available. Proceeds from the event will fund programs and services to ensure enhanced quality of life for seniors, their care partners and the community in Cobb County. Olde Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway NE, Marietta 30068. For tickets and more information, call 770-722-7641 or email info@alohatoaging.org.
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Arlington Memorial Park Sandy Springs, GA ► Monument ► Perpetual Cemetery Care ► Seller to pay Title Transfer Fee ► Current Value $134,000 ► Reasonable offers encouraged
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“We make house calls.”
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Hearing Aids Decatur Hearing Aid Service Over 40 Years Experience! 404-299-1141
917 N. Indian Creek Drive • Clarkson, GA 30021
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