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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER The wearin’ of the green encompasses rivers and even beer dyed green as most everyone in the United States becomes Irish on March 17. All the joy, fun and conviviality surfaces in many a city to praise and become Irish for the day. St. Patrick’s Day, too, is always printed on American calendars. “We try to keep it alive because it is truly a part of Ireland,” said Kathleen Reineke, president of the Central Florida Irish Cultural Society headquartered in Orlando. “In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is the holy day of obligation for Catholics. But they have come over to having a parade in Dublin and the same kind of celebrating. It is people getting excited about doing things and the wearing of the green of Ireland.” Many a myth or folk legend surrounds St. Patrick, patron saint of the day. What is known is he was kidnapped as a child from his homeland (some say Italy, others cite Britain) and taken as a slave to Ireland. “He was always interested in getting the pagans to be Catholic,” Reineke said. “When he escaped from Ireland and went home, he returned to Ireland where he taught Christianity by using the shamrock that is shaped like the trinity. He truly converted Ireland before he died.” In the states, St. Patrick’s Day has been rollicking with activities, but traditionally a more solemn occasion on the Emerald Isle. “The parade in New York City is older than the United States,” Reineke said. “About four to six hours long, they paint a green stripe all the way up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick’s Cathedral.” The New York parade held in the 1760s was brought to fruition by Irishmen serving in the British military and continuing stronger in the “19th century when Irish Catholic immigrants faced discrimination in protestantmajority America, so the parades gave them the opportunity to show strength,” according to History.com.

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Because St. Patrick’s Day is a holy day in Ireland, for many years the pubs were closed. But Dublin has come over to having a parade (started in 1995 by the Irish government to promote tourism.) Other Irish cities have had parades with the first in 1903 in Waterford. The largest parade is held in Dublin, followed by New York City, and then Birmingham, England. Australia and Canada also celebrate the day. The date is significant since it is thought to be the day St. Patrick died. The Central Florida Irish Cultural Society conducts an annual parade in Winter Park. This year’s parade will be held at 2 p.m. March 4 with 79 entries running about an hour. Three pipe bands, Shriners and dancers are included. Thirty-five American cities have celebrations on March 17. Among them are Buffalo, N.Y; Cleveland, Ohio; Butte, Mont.; Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Las Vegas. SL

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Andy and Virginia Lawrence celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 17 at the Elks Lodge 2113 in Titusville.

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About 80 guests helped Andy and Virginia Lawrence celebrate their 70th anniversary at the Titusville Elks Lodge #2113.

“We moved to Titusville in 1982 when we retired and decided we wanted to escape the cold.” —Virginia Lawrence

There also were two decorated cakes, one commemorating the Lawrences’ anniversary and the other, her birthday. Enjoyable background music was provided by Chuck Gudgel. In addition to their three grown children, the Lawrences are the proud grandparents of three, and proud greatgrandparents of one, with another on the way. These days, he enjoys practicing his golf swing when he can. She enjoys singing with the choir at her church, Indian River City United Methodist. “My parents’ commitment to each other and to their marriage has made them wonderful role models for their children and subsequent, generations,” a daughter said. “All their children have been married for long periods of time. They encourage us to work on our marriages and to persist.” Virginia Lawrence said she and her husband don’t argue and that they have lived a good life. The couple shared the secret to their long, happy marriage. “I just say yes, dear,” he said. SL

The event was organized by the couple’s three children. Although it was not a surprise to the Lawrences, many happy memories were made. “We got to see friends and family who traveled from other states,” one daughter said. “Being able to see each other and visit made it special.” The couple married on February 21, 1948 in Alexandria, Va. and the recent celebration took place February 17. Her 90th birthday on February 16 was celebrated simultaneously at the gathering. “We moved to Titusville in 1982 when we retired and decided we wanted to escape the cold,” she said. “My husband worked in construction By Attorney and I was a secretary at a credit union.” TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH The event was 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL catered by Tammy Edelman and heavy For A Complimentary Copy hors d’oeuvres were on the menu. These Phone 321 267 — 4770 delights included cold cuts, meatballs, fruits and vegetables.

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The 2018 Boomer Guide Expo will feature a new show, Seniors Got Talent. The free expo will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. at The Avenue Viera in the building next to Office Depot on the south side of Carmike Movie Theater. “We usually hire a band and we thought this year we would go in a different direction and highlight our local talent in Brevard,” said Jill Gaines, publisher of Senior Life and the Boomer Guide, which present the expo each year. Marsha Clayton, 71, of the six-woman Razzle Dazzle Dance Group has been dancing since she was 2½ years old. “I had my first [dance] studio when I was 14,” she said.

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Eric Duncan performs at Cuban Island Restaurant in Indialantic, playing flamenco music on his guitar. He can be seen at the upcoming Boomer Guide Expo’s Seniors Got Talent show.

“Puppets convey so many ideas.” —Howard Gordon The group will perform one or two tap numbers at the expo. “We do it because we love to do it,” Clayton said of the group. Spanish flamenco guitar player Eric

Duncan, 76, will perform flamenco music at the expo. “I’m from Aberdeen in Scotland and I was born to a Gypsy family” said Duncan who has played the guitar since he was 14. Flamenco is an art form of song, dance and music derived from cultural intermingling associated with the Gypsies of southern Spain. Often the flamenco guitarist “complements the flamenco dancer, but can also play solo,” said Duncan who noted the music is “very passionate.”

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The Razzle Dazzle Dance Group will perform three or four tap numbers at the Boomer Guide Expo on March 9.

Gordon, who enjoys entertaining and bringing “smiles and laughter to people.” Gaines likes the versatility of the Seniors Got Talent show. “We’re were looking for all different kinds of acts and found them. We have burlesque, singers, dancers, hula. It’s going to be one fun expo!.” Performers can call 321-242-1235 to see if there still is room on the schedule for more acts. “It’s not a contest — it’s a performance,” Gaines said. SL

Master puppeteer Howard Gordon, 68, will perform songs with his puppets at the expo. After moving to Florida and doing puppeteering in his church, he decided that “there was more of an audience — I should go out and spread some cheer and happiness through other venues.” He has a stable of 100 puppets that boast a variety of different styles: muppet style puppets; animal puppets; and some are hand-made puppets. “Puppets convey so many ideas” said

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Milestone 106th birthday is sweet for Melbourne resident BY JEFF NAVIN Alice Good blew out the candles on her birthday cake and had a big slice to celebrate her 106th birthday on Friday, Feb. 2. It was only appropriate as friends, family and residents of Brookdale Senior Living in Melbourne sang “Happy Birthday to You’’ as Jay Yerkes played the piano to celebrate the occasion. “I love my life and I’ve left it in the hands of the Lord,’’ said Good, who lived most of her life in Seneca Falls, N.Y. before retiring in Melbourne. “And, I ate a lot of chocolate. I know it’s not good for you, but I didn’t expect to live this long.’’ Beverly Good says her mother-inlaw lives on chocolate potato chips, chocolate milk shakes and chocolate ice cream. “She might be my mother-in-law, but she’s been my mom for many years now,’’ said Good, who has been married to Alice Good’s son Bob since 1964. “She likes to reminisce, but she lives for today. She doesn’t live in the past, but she remembers the past. She’s led an exciting life.’’ After graduating from Mynderse Academy, Good attended a business school in nearby Geneva. While studying, she worked for two different lawyers and typed legal documents for them. Around that time period, she won a contest as the fastest typist in New York. Good eventually became the deputy commissioner for social services in

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As a young child, Alice Good rode in her father’s horsedrawn cart. on a computer in her office. She was quick to embrace the new technology. “I love SENIOR LIFE Jeff Navin computers Alice Good recently celebrated her 106th birthday. and I love my tablet,’’ Good Seneca Falls. said. “I read books on my Kindle for “My mom never got mad and a long time. I can’t read that much she didn’t hold any grudges,’’ Bob anymore. My eyes are getting old.’’ Good said. “She was very easy going Good never drank or smoked. and laid back. She was precise in She also never exercised. In physical everything. It had to be done right. education classes as a child, she often She had 40 women under her in social pretended to be sick to avoid exertion. services, and I’m sure she ran it.’’ “Maybe that helped me to my Seneca Falls was the birthplace old age,’’ Good said. “We drank for women’s rights, and Alice Good unpasteurized milk and water from remembers as a child watching women a well that was unchlorinated. I marching in protests while wearing remember on Sunday afternoons we long dresses. milked the cow to get enough milk Near the end of her working career for fudge.’’ If it weren’t for hurricanes, in the early 1970s, she began to work

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Migrating Sandhill Cranes make presence known in Brevard BY MUFFY BERLYN Florida, on a migratory flyway, has many memorable birds that visit the area. The Sandhill Crane is one of the most recognizable in Brevard County. Depending on the subspecies and gender, it stands up to 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a wingspan ranging to as much as 7 feet, 7 inches. It has a grayish body, long legs for walking and foraging, and a noticeable large, red patch of skin on its forehead and crown. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, two types live in Florida — the Florida Sandhill Crane, which does not migrate, and the Greater Sandhill Crane, which does. The Sandhill Crane is among the oldest living species of birds, dating back 2.5 million years, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Cranes are among the oldest living birds on the planet. Fossil records place Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska more than nine million years ago, long before there was a Platte River. By comparison, the Platte River is only a youthful 10,000 years old, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Sandhills along the Platte River of Nebraska, is the location for the Sandhill Cranes’ legendary Great Migration stopover. They have been using the area for millennia to rest and fuel up before heading to their breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska and Siberia. Many people journey to the Great Plains to witness the birds in

the hundreds of thousands, darkening the skies, fields and river banks. The spring stopover gathering is “among the greatest wildlife spectacles on the continent,” according to the National Audubon Society. “In Viera, they [Sandhill Cranes] are sometimes spotted at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands,’’ said Elliot Zirulnik, the communication manager of the Brevard Zoo. Jim Eager a birder and tour guide owner of Obsessive Compulsive Birding, said “Florida Sandhill Cranes can be seen in the residential areas of the Viera community.”

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The birds also can be spotted in southern Brevard County in areas such as Barefoot Bay, and other parts of the county, usually traveling in small groups. “They are monogamous and it’s always a treat to see parents with

their chicks [called colts] — they [the adults] are enormous,’’ Zirulnik said. “I like to call them ‘Florida ostriches.’ ” Carter, the resident Sandhill Crane at the Brevard Zoo, was rescued. She cannot fly because of a wing injury. SL

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Retirement communities were once considered places where folks spent the last chapter of their lives in a usually boring and restrictive environment. That has changed. Today’s senior communities such as RiverView Senior Resort in Palm Bay are all about writing exciting new chapters during retirement … and writing them just the way you want them. Want to learn German? The residents of RiverView have a German Club. Brush up on your etiquette? Well, join the Ladies’ Etiquette Club. Perhaps you want to take up photography, now that you’re retired. You’re in luck, for the Photography Club is ready to help you hone your photographic skills. Want to swim? Jump in, the swimming pool is heated. Enjoy a walk? Waterfront walkways invite contemplation. Do you want to give back to the community? The Projects with a Purpose Club can help you channel your inner volunteer. How about toasting life with a good brew? The OMC, or Old Men’s Club, at RiverView meets at locations such as Hell ‘n Blazes Brewery in Downtown Melbourne. “When folks walk into RiverView,

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the are amazed by the life that is everywhere they look,” said Jacquie Esterline, director of community relations at RiverView. “This is not assisted living as they have remembered.” With a picture-perfect location that includes 3,000 feet of uninterrupted Indian River shoreline, RiverView invites and engages from the time you

enter. “Wow” is the first word often uttered when folks enter our building and see the spectacular view of the Indian River Lagoon before them,” Esterline said. Soak up the view and the natural wonders of life in paradise or maybe catch the latest rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center

from RiverView’s observation pier, but when you desire privacy, your spacious, attractive apartment, furnished the way you prefer, awaits. “You can be as active as you want while knowing that if your needs ever change, you will have the help you need,” Esterline said. If you ever need a little support with the activities of daily living, from housekeeping to bathing and dressing, RiverView staff is here to help with utmost respect for your dignity and independence. On-site physician and home health services complete the picture of total care for residents. Convenience is an integral part of RiverView’s “wow” factors, for the community is five minutes from Interstate 95 and 10 minutes to Melbourne International Airport. Should a medical emergency arise, Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital is three minutes away. Life at RiverView is a perennial vacation where you enjoy gourmet meals, housekeeping service, activities and concierge services, manicured surroundings and round-the-clock security. RiverView Senior Resort is at 3490 Gran Ave. in Palm Bay. For more information, call 321-312-4555 or go to riverviewseniorresort.com. SL

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We spring ahead every year, but why? passed the Uniform Time Act to standardize daylight saving time across the country. There are plenty of myths surrounding daylight saving time, but the most persistent is that the time change benefits farmers. The myth says that the extra daylight allows them to work later in the day. In actuality, farmers tend to not support the time change. Farmers don’t enjoy the loss of the morning daylight hours when they usually do most of their work. Also, with electronics becoming much more efficient, the original reason of conservation becomes a moot point. So, what are the benefits of extra daylight? Extra daylight means that we can do more with our day. Go to parks, beaches, and most importantly, shop. Whether it’s clothes or gasoline, Americans spend millions annually with the extra hour of sunlight. This gives a boost to small businesses and the economy in general. So on Sunday, March 11, set those clocks forward and enjoy that extra hour of daylight in the evening after you recover from a lost hour of sleep. Go to a theme park, a baseball game or the mall. When you do, make sure to thank Benjamin Franklin for the idea of extra sunlight.. SL

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Daylight saving time or “summer time” in some countries, allows us to enjoy the daylight of the summer months. By “springing” our clocks forward, we sacrifice normal sunrise times in order to have evening daylight last an hour longer. Officially, this practice dates back to the German Empire on April 30, 1916. Though Benjamin Franklin proposed a similar idea almost 100 years earlier. Now, more than 70 countries observe this timehonored tradition. Although we participate in this every year, very few know exactly why we change our clocks. Benjamin Franklin’s original idea for daylight saving time was a way to conserve energy by using the extra daylight instead of wasting energy with electric lights. In the United States, daylight saving time originally was implemented during World War I and World War II in order to take advantage of longer daylight hours and save energy for the war production. After the wars, some cities chose to observe while others went back to standard time. This caused some confusion, especially when those cities were only a few miles apart. In 1966, Congress

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She is notable to the general populace from her long-standing work with TV’s “Wonder Woman.” Epper was Lynda Carter’s primary stunt double and was paid $250 a day in the series that ran from 1975 to 1979. Coincidentally, Epper was born in 1941, the very year the original Wonder Woman character appeared in DC Comics. She is an original wonder woman, crashing through windows, getting hit by cars and surviving, leaping from buildings and standing in the way of danger for the movie stars. SL

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In what must be the optimal frustration-relieving experience, Tank America offers its guests the opportunity to crush a car while driving a tank. How cool is that? The West Melbourne attraction, which opened in January, allows guests to take the wheel of a genuine military tank that, if you opt for the car-crushing option, can easily roll over an unsuspecting and decommissioned BMW or Cadillac or Toyota that Tank America obtains from junkyards. “We support the local scrap yards and are happy to crush whatever vehicles that they deliver to us,” said Dr. Scott Benjamin, a professor at Florida Tech’s Bisk School of Business and one of the partners in the Tank America venture. The fleet of vintage armored vehicles from the 1960s includes

British Abbot FV-432 and 433s purchased from collectors and brokers from as far away as the United Kingdom. The vehicles were tough to maintain when new and are even more demanding now. “Locating, purchasing and maintaining the vehicles has certainly been one of the most challenging aspects of the business,” Benjamin said. The tank experience is particularly attractive to boomers seeking to check off a bucket list item. The fun begins with transport from the main building to base camp on an FV-432 armored personnel carrier, or APC. “Folks are armed with SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Xxx replica M4 rifles and helmets Tank America offers customers the opportunity to drive a tank and crush cars. and experience what it feels like riding half a mile in the with a profound respect for what our TANK belly of the APC,” Benjamin said. troops go through.” continued on page 17 “Most people come out of the APC

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Everyone feels quite at home at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Need information or help with issues concerning veterans? Chances are you can find information, help and guidance from fellow veterans at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island. The Center is home to the Brevard Veterans Council, which is a veterans’ coalition of sorts that is available to serve any of the nearly 70,000 veterans in Brevard County. “Ten different organizations meet here,” said Donn Weaver, special projects coordinator for the center. “They not only are involved with us, this is their home.” Among those organizations that call the center home is one that I have written about through the years because of the good work it does on behalf of veterans. It is the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 123. They help about 3,600 veterans each year with claims for VA benefits and pension. Many times, I too have counted on help with information from veterans at the center. Almost anything I’ve wanted to know about military service or veterans I could usually find answers at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. In addition to the DAV, other organizations that meet at the center include American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rolling Thunder and the Marine Corps League. All have their own ways of assisting veterans. The center provides emergency assistance to qualifying veterans.

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The Brevard Veterans Memorial Center also serves to tell the stories of veterans and military service to the public. It has a 6,000-square-foot museum packed with nicely displayed military artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Entry to the museum is free. And, in addition, there is a library with 3,000 volumes and is home to the Veterans History Project in Brevard. The center also has an 82-acre park and a plaza with monuments honoring the service and sacrifice of military members in all major wars, in addition to law enforcement and first responders. It has a gift shop with souvenirs and military memorabilia. All of it is run by volunteers. And these veterans that are part of the Brevard Veterans Council are always welcoming to other veterans, organizations and groups to use the facilities. “More of them are falling back to use this as their home,” said Dean Schaaf, president of the center. “We’re here for their support.” SL

Stephen McKown is a engineer with the United Space Alliance.

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Former scholarship recipient pays back the generosity BY MARIA SONNENBERG The Cape Canaveral Chapter of Military Officers Association of America, or MOAACC, received a very pleasant surprise when Stephen McKown donated a gift to help the next generation of MOAACC scholarship recipients. It was McKown’s way to pay it forward while celebrating the generosity he had received as a MOAACC scholarship winner in 2006. “It was a great feeling receiving that award and a real honor to myself

and my parents, both veterans, and a big confidence booster to continue on despite the challenges involved, not to mention a great help in the burden of paying for college tuition,” wrote McKown. McKown earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2009 and was hired as an engineer with the United Space Alliance. When he had the unexpected opportunity to

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veterans earned him the Award for Military and The amazing facility that is Civilian Law Enforcement the Veterans Memorial Center Excellence in 2013 and 2015 has a dedicated guardian in by Who’s Who of America. Bob Doyle. He’s the man The National Office of the who manages the day-to-day Daughters of the American operations of a complex that Revolution additionally is part museum, part library, recognized Doyle for part park and part resource hub outstanding community for more than 70,000 Brevard service for veterans’ needs. veterans and their families. In addition to Danielle, “My duties at the center Doyle has two other children, are the daily running and Donnie and Erin, who both scheduling of meetings and live out of state. events and to maintain security “Each are driven like their throughout,” Doyle said. Dad and are managers in “I handle the placement of their respective job fields,” volunteers for cleaning and Doyle said. maintaining the building. I Danielle Doyle would also control the managers on like to see her father take duty who handle phone calls some time to enjoy and smell and walk-ins to get them were the roses, but she realizes they need to go. We have two that probably is not going to offices of Disabled Veterans happen. who handle claims for veterans “Danielle constantly Mondays through Fridays. I reminds me that I retired in also handle emergency funding SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Bob Doyle 2006 and was supposed to for veterans who are having Bob Doyle keeps everything in order at the Veterans take life easy,” Doyle said. a problem with meeting rent, Memorial Center. “She also tells me that water, power or food.” here I am with nine business He is a pro at keeping cards and busier than when everything and everyone in four years, Marine Corps League you retired.” order, for Doyle has served in not commandant for three years and was Doyle lives by two mottos: “a one, but two branches of the military, recently made commander of the veteran helping veterans” and “a enlisting in the Army right out of new Veterans of Foreign Wars Post veteran still serving” so taking it easy high school as a military police 12167,” Doyle said. is not part of the formula. SL officer before later joining the That’s not all, either, for Doyle Marines as an infantry team leader. is currently a service officer for the After leaving the Marines, Doyle American Legion, Marine Corps went on to the National Guard and League and the Disabled American later moved back to his hometown to Veterans. Doyle additionally become part of the Las Vegas Metro completed a three-year assignment Police Department, where he served with the Florida Veterans Foundation for 28 years. as a director responsive for veterans’ When his daughter Danielle urged assistance in six counties. He him to join her on Merritt Island, currently is director of the Brevard Doyle left Sin City for the Space Veterans’ Council in addition to Coast, immersing himself in service his job as operations and security to the veterans. director for the Veterans Memorial “I became commander of the Center. American Legion Post 344 for Doyle’s efforts on behalf of

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continued from page 16 become a donor, he quickly contacted MOAACC to help. McKown told donor coordinator Courtney Yelle he also wanted to honor his two grandfathers, Robert R. Head and Jack D. McKown, through the gift. Both were veterans of military service. The scholarship program began modestly enough with one $1,000 grant awarded in 1984. Since that time, the Cape Canaveral Chapter of MOAA has awarded 243 scholarship grants to descendants of military personnel. The gifts, totaling $630,000, were made possible entirely through individual donations. “It has always been funded by members or funds of members,” said Yelle, a retired U.S. Navy commander. In July of this year, the Chapter will again grant 10 scholarships, each $3,500, to students entering or already in the junior or senior year of college or entering or in the first year of

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graduate school. The program is open to residents of Brevard County. “Any student who has had a family member in the military is eligible,” Yelle said. Philanthropy plays an important part in MOAACC, which in addition to the scholarship program, supports the Good Deeds Foundation, Operation Warm Heart, ROTC and veterans’ organizations. “We like to say that MOAACC is built on three pillars: legislative liaison, camaraderie and philanthropy,” Yelle said. One of the largest MOAA chapters in the country, the Cape Canaveral Chapter has been active since 1958. The organization includes retired, former and active duty military from all uniformed services, as well as spouses and surviving spouses. The deadline to apply for a MOAACC scholarship is June 15. For more information, go to moaacc.org and select “Scholarship” at the top bar of the homepage. For questions, call 321-576-5370. SL

Guests then board the FV-433s, aka British Abbot Self-Propelled Guns, 16 tons of charging power that feature a 105mm gun mounted on the turret. The guns are only for display, but military veterans on staff at Tank America instruct guests on the mechanics of driving the tank. According to Benjamin, most participants get the hang of it in five minutes, but just to make sure everything goes as planned, an instructor rides along with guests. Guests can drive a half-mile obstacle course that includes hills, hairpin turns, straightaways and a mud hole. The more daring among the participants can maneuver the tank over a scrap car during five different passes over the vehicle. “It is incredibly exciting,” Benjamin said. Such excitement, however, comes at a cost. The “Basic Training Package,” which includes briefing, APC ride and tank driving experience, is $349. The “Advanced Troops Package” adds a car crush experience, free passenger to ride along in the turret plus a Go-Pro video of the whole experience at $849. Tank America is located at 9150 Ellis Road in West Melbourne. The facility is open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 10:30 p.m on Saturdays and noon until 9 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 321-241-1122 or go to tankamerica.com. SL

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New technique for hair restoration offered in Suntree BY JULIE STURGEON Hair restoration is becoming more popular and technology has made the procedure less painful. At Gelman Hair Restoration, nurse practitioner Nikka Cohan recently talked about follicular unit extraction, a new process for hair restoration. FUE is surgical hair replacement that can have permanent results. “Patients have been highly satisfied with FUE,” said Cohan, who sees patients during the consultations. “It is a long-term solution to hair loss. And unlike the strip procedure, there is no long scar.” Individual follicles of hair are removed, then reinserted back into the scalp in the thinning area using a micro blade. Recovery is typically seven days. FUE is the procedure favored by Dr. Clifford Gelman and Dr. Abe Hardoon at Suntree Internal Medicine. The advantages of FUE are that there is no rejection by the body and there are no sutures or lengthy scar. Another method, the strip procedure, does leave a scar.

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Nikka Cohan is a nurse practitioner for Gelman Hair Restoration.

Gelman provides a personalized technique and procedure for each patient, according to Cohan. Since each patient has different expectations, he feels this is the best approach. Gelman, who has performed the technique since 2009, recently moved to Suntree Internal Medicine from Broadband Drive in Melbourne. Hardoon also will perform the FUE procedure. “The process is rather lengthy, at

least four to five hours,” said Cohan, “because each follicle of hair is removed separately.” Patients should carefully follow the aftercare instructions such as elevating the head while sleeping and avoiding sun exposure to achieve optimal results. Following the transplant procedure, Cohan said, new hair growth should start in about three to five months. Transplanted hair should be fully grown in about a year after the procedure. Cohan said that the newly transplanted hair will continue to grow. “We make it very comfortable for patients,” Cohan said. “We know it is a long procedure, so patients can listen to music or bring a kindle. And, we provide food.” The cost of the procedure is based upon area of the head, not per follicle. The overall cost of the procedure can range from $5,000 to $10,000. Flexible payment options are available, and consultations are free. Gelman Hair Restoration at Suntree Internal Medicine is located at 6619 North Wickham Road. SL

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• If you use alcohol, drink only in moderation. If you use tobacco, quit. If you don’t use tobacco, don’t start. Alcohol and tobacco in combination are linked to colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. • Exercise for at least 20 minutes three to four days each week. Moderate exercise such as walking, gardening or climbing steps may help. Can colorectal cancer be cured?

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) and how it can be prevented or best treated. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined. This year, approximately 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed and 56,000 people will die from the disease. “But colorectal cancer is a disease that can be prevented through regular screenings, a healthy diet and regular exercise,” explained Drexel Dobson, MD, a colorectal surgeon. How can I lower my risk? To lower your risk of colorectal cancer, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons recommends that you: • Get regular colorectal cancer screenings

Since there are very few symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, regular screening is essential. Screening is beneficial for two main reasons: colorectal cancer is preventable if polyps that lead to the cancer are detected and removed, and it is curable if the cancer is detected in its early stages. “If detected, advanced colorectal cancer requires surgery in nearly all cases for complete cure, sometimes in conjunction with radiation and chemotherapy,” said Dr. Dobson. “Between 80-90 percent of patients are restored to normal health if the cancer is detected and treated in the earliest stages. However, the cure rate drops to 50 percent or less when diagnosed in the later stages.” In addition, studies have shown that patients treated by surgeons who have trained in the field of colon and rectal surgery — experts in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of colon and rectal problems — are more likely to survive colorectal cancer and experience fewer complications. This is attributed to the surgeon’s advanced training, experience, and increased volume of colon and rectal

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disease surgeries they perform. Who is at risk for colorectal cancer? The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. All men and women aged 50 and older are at risk for developing colorectal cancer, and should be screened. Some people are at a higher risk and should be screened at an age younger than 50, including those with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease; colorectal cancer or polyps; or ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer. Current screening methods include fecal occult blood testing (a simple chemical test that can detect hidden blood in the stool), flexible sigmoidoscopy (a visual examination of the rectum and lower portion of the colon, performed in a doctor’s office), double contrast barium enema (barium x-ray), colonoscopy (a visual examination of the entire colon) and digital rectal exam. Colorectal cancer screening costs are covered by Medicare and many commercial

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National Kidney Foundation helps those in need BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Kidneys are natural filters, removing harmful waste material from the bloodstream and balancing the body’s fluids. In most people, a healthful, balanced diet will keep the kidneys working smoothly. When that is not the case, there is help available. The National Kidney Foundation of Florida in Orlando, with offices in Cocoa Beach and Miami, provides monetary aid, advice and fundraisers to help those with kidney problems. The month of March is National Kidney Month. “We provide information on the transplant list, what they can do to get on the list, what to do post-transplant and dialysis,” said Savanna Lanza, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. “Because patients receive transplants, the transplants don’t last their whole life, so coaches help to try to keep the kidney healthy.” Proper diet helps. Fruits and vegetables that improve kidney function include grapes, cranberries and blueberries, and fennel, onions, celery, beets, spinach, string beans and asparagus. The foundation provides financial help with two funding programs — one is called direct patient aid where

dialysis patients can apply and “we fund them for food, gas and transportation services for dialysis treatment or cover their rent or utilities bills,” Lanza said. “They apply every month and we go over applications and deem where we can send funds for needs. “The other side of what we have a fund for is posttransplant patients, actually sending checks to the patient and made out to the pharmacy for the drugs needed once they have a transplant.” The kidney organization advocates for living donors to be that person who could SENIOR LIFE photo donate a kidney or sign The National Kidney Foundation of Florida in Orlando, with offices in Cocoa Beach and up to be an organ donor. Miami, holds free kidney screenings.. Free kidney screenings are available where patients can Labor Day weekend annual Rich Salick transplant.” go and get their kidneys checked and Surf Competition at Cocoa Beach. Phil “Basically, to get a transplant, you get to talk to a professional consultant, Salick, foundation operations manager, have to find the right donor,” said Joe getting all the information results at the named the competition for his twin Karan, director of patient advocacy for screening. brother to whom Phil Salick donated a the foundation and a kidney transplant “Some 93,000 people in the United kidney. His twin had three transplants recipient. “You can, though, get a States are on the waiting list for a before his death. The foundation also kidney that is not a perfect match.” kidney,” Lanza said. “Not all of the holds 10 kidney walks and three golf The transplant does not last a people wait 10 years for a transplant. tournaments a year to raise funds. lifetime, so patients can go through the Once you are on the list, you are not off For more information, contact the process again. unless you are not being compliant to foundation at 407-894-7325 or email To raise money to support their keep the body in a healthy state. You mkf@kidneyfla.org. SL projects, the foundation sponsors a have to be pretty healthy to receive a

Versatile Line Dance perfect for physical, mental health BY FLORA REIGADA For Yvette Kling of Titusville, teaching North Brevard Line Dance classes is about fitness, making friends, having fun and more. “It brought joy into my life again,” she said. Kling and her husband, Tom, had moved from Titusville to South Carolina where he pastored a church for 10 years. However, he passed away in 2006 and, one month later, she underwent cancer surgery. Kling returned to Titusville to be near her grown children. But after 30 years in the ministry, it was hard to find a new normal. “I started line dancing in 2008 and teaching in 2010,” she said. “I discovered I couldn’t concentrate on myself while dancing and trying to step to the beat of the music. It takes me away.” It could be Latin music, cha-cha, country or rock and roll.

“We dance to all types of music,” Kling said. Class member Lois Broyles always has loved to dance. “Line dancing helps me physically, mentally, fills me with energy and makes me happy,” she said. It takes her back to youthful dreams of becoming a June Taylor dancer on the old “Jackie Gleason Show.’’ Look for the group to perform at the North Brevard Historical Museum’s 25th fundraising barbecue. It’s scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Fox Lake Park. Tickets can be purchased at the museum at 301 S. Washington Ave. For information, call 321-269-3658. North Brevard Line Dance is open to the public. Men and women are welcome. Classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church at 1235 S. Park Ave. They take from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Monday; from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday; and from 10 a.m. to

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Jane Heilig has fun while staying fit at a North Brevard Line Dance class. noon each Friday. The cost is $4 per class. “As an instructor, my goal is to make this line dance journey fun,” Kling said. “Life can be difficult at times, but line dancing can take us

away from our worries for a little while as we focus on the task at hand — learning the steps and dancing them.” For information, call: 321-225-4872 or go to northbrevardlinedance.tripod. com/. SL

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Does Medicare cover a routine complete physical exam? Dear Lance, I recently enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and will remain in Original Medicare. I have not had health insurance for many years and haven’t seen a doctor in ages. I called a physician’s office and told the receptionist that I would like to make an appointment for a complete physical exam because I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. She told me that this would not be covered by Medicare. Is she correct? Still Learning about Medicare Dear Still Learning, If you told the doctor’s receptionist that you want a complete head-to-toe physical examination, she is correct. Medicare does not pay for a routine physical exam. Medicare does, however, cover two types of preventive and wellness visits — a one-time “Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit” and an “Annual Wellness Visit.” Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit: You can get this only within the first 12 months after you are enrolled in Medicare Part B. It typically includes the following: • Certain screenings, shots and referrals for other care, if needed;

• Height, weight and blood pressure measurements; • A calculation of your body mass index; • A simple vision test;

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King Center will host always interesting Alice Cooper BY KYLE MCDONALD Alice Cooper will bring his own unique brand of theatrical rock and roll on March 20 to the King Center in Melbourne. With a career spanning more than four decades, Cooper has lived the quintessential rock star life, including all the ups and downs, and has come out the other side ready to rock. “A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper” will include all of the theatrics you have come to expect, hard rock that is designed to shock. Heavily influenced by horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock, Cooper designed a stage show featuring electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. All of this evokes a sense of danger to heighten the musicality of the performance. Even though Cooper’s stage show has always been the focal point of his music, defeating his personal demons has been one of the greatest successes of his career. Overcoming his addictions and renewing his Christian faith, Cooper had a successful comeback in the late 1980s. He came back to Rock and Roll as a revered entertainer and musician. This comeback changed his perspective on his character. During an interview with The Guardian, Cooper makes a distinction between pre and post-comeback. “Alice was always in a straitjacket, getting his head cut off. He represented kids that were bullied, the artistic kind of outcasts.”

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Alice Cooper continues to entertain his fans in a career that has spanned more than four decades. In this photo, Cooper put on a raucous show during an appearance at Rock in Rio 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 21, 2017. The post-comeback version of the character was no longer going to be the victim. He continues, “Alice had to be reborn as an arrogant villain. Now he wasn’t the one who was beaten, he

was the one who was going to beat.” If you are looking for be entertained, provoked, shocked or thrilled, March 20 cannot come soon enough. Tickets and VIP packages

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Stop a cold before it starts New research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you first feel a cold coming on. Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause New research: Copper stops colds if used early. misery. But scientists have found a quick really works.” Many users say they way to kill a virus. Touch it with have completely stopped getting copper. Researchers at labs and uni- colds. People often use CopperZap for versities all agree, copper is “antiprevention, before cold signs apmicrobial.” It kills viruses and bacpear. Karen Gauci, who flies often teria, just by touch. That’s why ancient Greeks and for her job, used to get colds after Egyptians used copper to purify crowded flights. Though skeptical, water and heal wounds. That’s why she tried it several times a day on Hippocrates, the “father of modern travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen medicine”, used copper to heal skin flights and not a sniffle!” she exulcers, and why Civil War doctors claimed. Businesswoman Rosaleen says used it to prevent infection of batwhen people are sick around her tlefield wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now she uses CopperZap morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” we do. Researchers say microbe cells she said. “The kids had colds going have a tiny internal electric charge round and round, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with across their membrane. The high conductance of copper short-cir- sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had cuits this charge and pops holes in a 2-day sinus headache. When her the membrane. This immediately CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I stops the microbe from reproducing am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more and destroys it in seconds. Tests by the Environmental Pro- congestion.” One man had suffered seasonal tection Agency (EPA) show copper surfaces kill germs that are left on sinus problems for years. It was so them. That way the next person to bad it ruined family vacations and touch that surface does not spread even dinners out with friends. His the germ. As a result of this new wife Judy bought CopperZaps for knowledge, some hospitals switched both of them. He was so skeptito copper for various “touch surfac- cal he said, “Oh Judy, you are such es”, like faucets, bedrails, and door- a whack job!” But he finally tried knobs. This cut the spread of MRSA it and, to his surprise, the copper and other illnesses in those hospitals cleared up his sinuses right away. Judy and their daughter both said, by over half, and saved lives. The strong scientific evidence “It has changed our lives!” Some users say copper stops gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming on he nighttime stuffiness, too, if they use fashioned a smooth copper probe it just before bed. One man said, and rubbed it gently in his nose for “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” Some users have recently tried 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The it on cold sores at the first tingle cold went away completely.” It in the lip, and report complete sucworked again every time he felt a cess in preventing ugly outbreaks. cold coming on. He reports he has One family reports it has worked to eliminate warts as well. never had a cold since. The handle is sculptured to fit the He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, hand and finely textured to improve too, every time. So he patented Cop- contact. Tests show it kills germs on fingers so you don’t spread illness perZap™ and put it on the market. Soon hundreds of people had to your family. Rubbing it gently on tried it and given feedback. Nearly wounds, cuts, and abrasions can re100 percent said the copper stops duce or stop infections. Copper may even stop flu if used their colds if used within 3 hours after the first sign. Even up to 2 days, early and for several days. In a lab if they still get the cold it is milder test, scientists placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No vithan usual and they feel better. Users wrote things like, “It ruses were found alive soon after. The EPA says the natural color stopped my cold right away,” and change of copper does not reduce “Is it supposed to work that fast?” “What a wonderful thing,” wrote its ability to kill germs. CopperZap is made in the U.S. Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No of pure copper. It has a 90-day more colds for me!” Pat McAllister, age 70, received full money back guarantee and is one as a gift and called it “one of the $49.95 at CopperZap.com or tollbest presents ever. This little jewel free 1-888-411-6114. (paid advertisement)

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Plethora of pills leaves everyone’s head spinning

Remember back in the day when the only pills you took were vitamins and usually just one each day? Well, when you become a senior, your pills actually become your diet and the food you eat is just to supplement the pills to give your digestive system something to do. Let me elaborate. Most seniors start taking pills from the moment they wake up. Pill taking has actually become an art and a challenge. People used to show off their new dining room sets, but now they can’t wait to show the neighbors their new automatic digital pill dispenser. I recently visited a friend who changed his very state-of-the-art spice rack into storage for all his pills. What used to be oregano is now oxycodone. What used to be basil is now B12. He’s really proud of this! And since we’re talking about it, let me ask you something. What is the logic behind pharmaceutical companies anyway? If their pills work and cure you, they’re out of business. So how much help do you think you’re getting from that little tablet? Heck, it’s a workout just sorting through all of them. By the time you get done categorizing and storing all your pills, you need a nap. Uh. Got a pill for that? When you wake up, you’re hungry. Before you eat, don’t forget to take your probiotic pill. When you get done, a

Funny thing is... Sammy Haddad little gas relief pill might be necessary. You’ll need to get moving, so you’ll need your energy pill. If you’re going out, you’ll need a pill if you have sun sensitivity. If you go exercise, when you get back, you’ll need a salt pill to restore what you lost at the gym. If your glucose count is high, you’ll need a sugar pill. After a recent visit to my doctor, he told me to take the blue pill in the morning with water, the red pill at lunch with water and the yellow pill at dinner with water. I asked him what was wrong with me, and he said, “You’re not drinking enough water.” Voltaire once said, (I’m paraphrasing here) that doctors give pills they know little about, to cure diseases they know less about, for humans they know nothing about. And don’t forget there are side effects with almost every pill. The only side effect I’m worrying about is bankruptcy! SL

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black artist. Chilton complied, although it took him 30 tries to achieve the “feel” that Penn sought. During an afternoon break, Penn came across a special-effects record in the studio library. Included on the disc was the sound of a jet airplane in takeoff. He loved the gimmick and added it to the end of the song’s master tape. Songwriter Thompson detested the airplane sound at the end and demanded that it be removed. At this, Penn flew into a rage. According to “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” he spied a razor blade used for editing tape. “Give me that razor blade right there, and I’ll cut this damn tape up!” Penn thundered at Thompson. “The airplane stays on it, or we don’t have a record!” The sound remained. Despite Thompson’s objections, “The Letter,” released on the Mala Records label, became an overnight success. It streaked to the top of the Billboard charts, where it remained for four weeks, sold 4-million singles and even earned two Grammy nominations. SL

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Space Coast Magic Club members perform, critique one another to improve skills BY MUFFY BERLYN Steve Hart, 64, of Carmel, Ind. has worked professionally as a magician since 1980. Hart is a current member of the Space Coast Magic Club (SCMC) in Melbourne. “We have three, if not four, professional magicians who make a living doing it,” Hart said. “The rest are semi-pro or amateurs, hobbyists.” Hart said a member “can get a lot out of a magic club, more exposure to your interests.” He noted other advantages of being a member of a club. “When buying magic tricks, you’re better off in a club, because we discuss what to buy and what not to buy” he said. Most importantly, “we perform and we critique each other.” Hart said the majority of current members are close-up magicians: cards, coins, rings and things, so it’s more of a relaxed approach to magic. “We encourage members to develop a persona when performing,” he said. “It takes awhile to discover what that

is but, when you find it, you become a much better entertainer.” John Henry, 73, a semi-retired professional magician and the president of SCMC, looks forward to the meetings each month. SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Steve Hart “We have a pre- Steve Hart of the Space Coast Magic meeting workshop Club encourages members to develop a — people serious persona when performing. about sharing something different going ideas about magic, helping on.” each other be better, then a Henry said there is a short business meeting, and a tremendous amount of general meeting with a theme, support. Everyone has the for example ‘sponge magic,’ ” same motivation to be better he said. at what they’re doing. Henry said the theme “If you have an interest in aspect of the meeting is a magic, join our club,’’ he said. great opportunity for people SL to be creative and perform For more information, magic, anybody can get up call 617-694-5584. Meetings and contribute. start at 7 p.m. on the Afterward, they get second Monday of each together at Applebee’s for a month at Beef O’Brady’s cup of coffee. at 3030 Lake Washington “We might have a lecture, Road in Melbourne. It is guests who lecture or perform at the intersection of Lake from around the country,’’ Washington and Wickham Henry said. “There’s always Road.

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Dr. Michael Kutryb is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of St. Louis University and a Cum Laude graduate of the 6. Dr. Kutryb utilizes both Alcon Acrysof lenses University of Missouri-School of (including the Acrysof Restor and Restor Medicine where he completed a Toric) and Abbott Tecnis lenses (including research fellowship at the Mason the Symfony and Symfony Toric) in order to Institute of Ophthalmology and received the Outstanding choose the optimum implant for each patient. Ophthalmology Student Award. He completed his 7. Dr. Kutryb performs an extremely thorough Ophthalmology training at the Ochsner Clinic, where he preoperative exam on each patient in order served as Chief Resident. Since being in practice he to identify and adapt to the particular special has received the Secretariat Award and the LEO Award conditions or problems that may exist. from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Physician Recognition Award from the American Medical 8. Dr. Kutryb personally conferences with each patient before surgery to identify which Association. His research on Multifocal Lens Implants has appeared in EyeWord and the Journal of the American intraocular lens would best suit their needs. Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Quincy’s worth a detour on any trip to Tallahassee

Let me introduce you to a gem of a historic district in the city of Quincy, located just 15 miles northwest of the state capital of Tallahassee. One of my favorite cities to visit in Florida is Tallahassee. While there, make time to visit Quincy. You will have a great experience. Before you leave home, phone or email the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce at 850-627-9231 or email gadsdence.com and request a copy of the handy booklet “On the Trail in Historic Quincy.” The booklet is an outstanding walking tour guide to Quincy’s Historic District. There is a modest mailing charge for the guide. Start your visit in Quincy by enjoying the walking tour of the almost 16-block area of varied structures that were built from the 1840s to the early 20th century. All buildings have been restored and they are now occupied by many types of businesses and grand Victorian homes. The historic area covers the entire downtown and surrounding area. The Courthouse Square has been used continuously since 1827 as an active site for both government and businesses. Downtown Quincy is the seat for Gadsden County and is one of the oldest county seats in Florida. The County Square area hosts endless cultural events during the course of the year. Quincy also is the home of the modern Gadsden Arts Center, which exhibits the work of local artists. The Arts Center is located in a renovated 1912 Bell & Bates hardware store. The Arts Center hosts rotating regional and national exhibitions and a permanent

Touring the Town John Trieste collection of Vernacular Art. There are more than a dozen locations in the city that have been included in the National Register of Historic Places. Most of these sites are within the boundary of the Quincy Historic District. The restored grand Leaf Theater is considered a historic 20th century cinema treasure. Quincy has a number of outstanding bed and breakfast homes located in the historic district. I would recommend an overnight stay in one of these homes to complete your Quincy experience. In Florida, we are fortunate to have this outstanding Quincy Historic District to visit. Quincy is located just a few miles south of the Georgia State border. During the Civil War, there was Sherman’s March to the Sea. In his attempt to end the Civil War, Gen. William Sherman of the Union Army used his “Scorched Earth” campaign. From Atlanta to Savannah, his troops completely destroyed every village and town during its march. We are fortunate he didn’t include Quincy during this devastation. Read more about Florida destinations that are educational, inexpensive and have something for the entire family at myseniorlife.com. SL

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Wisdom nearly always finds the right path What do you do with all the wisdom you possess? Senior brains are loaded with life experiences, challenges solved, memories, recollections of failures and often the desire to share. We have heard of the wise men, the guru, the sage, the oracle, parents and grandparents. Recently, there was a discussion about the theory of knowledge. How do you know what you know? What we have learned, processed, adapted, used and accumulated is knowledge and our wisdom. That which guides and directs us on the right path is wisdom. Do your grandchildren ask: “Grandpa, what do you think?” Are they anxious for your wisdom? How many times did your children ask for your advice, counsel and wisdom? Did you give it without being asked? About the best approach is giving them the tools to make their own decisions. Counseling uses wisdom to help others to help themselves. Ask questions that are thought starters. Use open-ended questions: “Have you visited the financial aid office at your school to find gifts, grants and scholarships?” Provide a phone number or a contact person resource. Rather than attacking a grandchild’s potential spouse, ask: “What special qualities do you like about Jimmie? What are his career plans? What kind of work does he enjoy?” Your tool of inquiry is focused on the positive. It represents your wisdom without being judgmental, critical or condescending. Remember the Bible story “The Wisdom of Solomon?” When God asked him what he wanted when he became king, he responded: “Give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.” He did not ask for riches, a long life, nor the life of his enemies. How did he help the two mothers claiming to be the mother of a baby? Check it out! Scripture is the feast of wisdom. A new program for seniors is called “Wisdom Circles.” At a time of increasing loneliness and individualism, the Wisdom Circles provide a challenging approach to your own spiritual, social and consciousness-raising in group settings. It is practical, inspirational, communication building and recognizes the power of the “circle.” Retirement communities and church groups are initiating these circles. Do you recognize community problems? Write a letter to the editor, contact your legislator and focus on positive solutions. Share your wisdom and make a difference. SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at topicsed@aol.com.

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Swingtime Dance “Spring Fling Dance”

1 - 3 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree Dance with music by a 22 321-255-4404 member Big Band Women’s Vintage Clothing Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Display Melbourne Times vary 321-285-6724 Pritchard House Museum 424 S. Washington Ave. Senior Safety Seminar Titusville 11 a.m. 321-267-0203 Presented by Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104

Space Coast Jazz Society Concert

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium Arts and crafts, Brevard’s best chocolatiers, pastry chefs, restaurateurs Melbourne Auditorium

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4:30 p.m. Free seminar Solaris Senior Living 535 Crockett Blvd. Merritt Is. 321-454-2363

12 - 2 p.m. Historic Rossetter House 1320 Highland Ave. Melbourne

Tragedy Assistance Program What is Palliative Care?

6 - 7:45 p.m. (TAPS) For Survivors in 3 - 6 p.m. Sybil Gage: Blues and Jazz military families Cocoa Beach Public Library Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104 321-255-4404

Zonta Chocolate Festival

Space Coast Women’s Amateur Tournament

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The Constitution Series (continued) 2:30 p.m. Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-724-0060

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Palm Sunday

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High Blood Pressure and 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mondays Cholesterol Members $2, non-members $3 Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach RSVP: 321-783-9505

ShrimpFest & Craft Beer Self-Publishing Hullabaloo 1 - 3 p.m. Riverview Park Sebastian 772-571-9369

World Poetry Day

Writers Workshop

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 321-255-4404

12 p.m. Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach RSVP: 321-783-9505 Around The World in 80

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Party/Rubber Bridge

11:30 a.m. Mondays Members $2, Non Members $3 Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach RSVP: 321-783-9505

Mariner’s Musings History of Sea Charts, Timekeeping, Longitude, and Political Correctness

1:15 p.m., FREE Guest: Dr. George Maul Professor of Oceanography and Marine Sciences, FIT Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-724-0060

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1 - 3 p.m. Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-434-7612

7 p.m. Brahms and Schumann Doubleheader Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Melbourne 855-252-7276

Tropical Haven Community Flea Market 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tropical Haven Community 1205 Eddie Allen Rd., Melbourne

FACE 20th Dinner Dance Extravaganza

7 p.m. - 12 a.m. $35 Scholarship fundraiser Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Age 50 and older. Florida License required. Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 321-255-4404

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Walking tour Rockledge Presbyterian Church 921 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge. 321-604-5678

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Joy of Life Luncheon

St. Patrick’s Day

Rockledge Historic Home and Garden Tour

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fundraiser $25 Rialto Hilton Melbourne 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne

Space Coast Women’s Amateur Tournament

National Puppy Day

Cooking for a Healthy Lifestyle

Swingtime Band June Moon Dance

Open House Celebration

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra

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Maundy Thursday

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. March 3, 4 Food, entertainment, exhibit booths, crafters Grant Community Center 4580 First Street, Grant

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Paws on the Catwalk Fashion Show

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne

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9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 321-255-4404

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World Wildlife Day

Hospice of St. Francis Boomer Guide Expo Bereavement Support Group 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Exhibitors, activities, Seniors Got Talent talent show, health screenings, door prizes, seminars. Free Irish Myth & Legend admission, free parking. AARP Volunteer Tax 3 p.m. The Avenue Viera Back in Time with Fine Art Photography with Assistance A literary journey of Ireland Expo Building south of the Swingtime Jazz Band Mick West Through April 12 with Dennis Sommers Carmike Cinema, next to March 7, 8 March 5 - 26, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays Melbourne Municipal Band Cocoa Beach Public Library Office Depot. Follow the Mondays and Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa signs. Melbourne Four-part class: composition Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Auditorium Beach, 321-868-1104 6729 Colonnade # 131, Viera Cocoa Beach Public Library Cocoa Beach Public Library 321-724- 0555 321-242-1235 550 N. Brevard Ave. 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa MMBand.net Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104 Beach, 321-868-1104

2 p.m. Irish folk singer Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104 11a.m. - 12 p.m. Talk with Lee Rosenkranz about upcoming day trips. Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach. 321-259-6300

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March 3 32nd annual Spring Fine Art and Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 3 and 4 Historic Cocoa Village 1 Oleander Street 321-631-9075

March 16 Dublin City Ramblers Live in Concert 7 - 10 p.m. Irish folk band Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall 1650 Hickory St, Melbourne

March 4 11th annual Red Carpet Gala Benefit 7 – 11 p.m. $35 EFSC Foundation Inc. 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne

Titusville Strawberry Festival 12 - 5 p.m. Searstown Mall parking lot 3550 S. Washington Ave. Titusville

March 10, 24 Singles/Couples Ballroom Dances: 7 - 10 p.m. Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance: Music provided by Janice and Rene. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost $6, $5 for members Free snacks,BYOB Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave.Rockledge 321-631-7556. March 10 Sal Valentinetti 8 p.m. Concert King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne 321-242-2219 March 10 - 17 St. Baldrick’s Shave Event to Fight Childhood Cancer Fundraising Event The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Ave. Viera

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North Brevard Step back in time for tea and tour at Titusville’s Pritchard House BY FLORA REIGADA During Women’s History Month, which is March, Titusville’s historic Pritchard House will be celebrating in classic elegance, and the community is invited. Two teas are on the agenda. A “Best Friend Tea,” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3. It is in conjunction with a month-long Women’s Vintage Clothing Exhibit. Tasty treats prepared by Chef Jolene will be served by docents wearing period consumes. Guests are encouraged but not required to wear vintage-style hats. Following the tea, guests will take a guided tour of the clothing exhibit. The $25 fee includes the tea and tour. A St. Patrick’s Day Tea will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Guests are invited to celebrate by wearing something green. In addition to Irish breakfast tea, scones, savories and sweets are on the menu. The cost is $25 and seating is limited. For information or to register for the tea and tours, call 321-607-

0203 or send emails to thepritchardhouse@yahoo.com Anyone wishing to tour the clothing exhibit can do so by appointment. The cost is $15 per person. “Displayed in every room, our collection includes antique gowns, hats and accessories from the late 1800s through the 1950s,” said Roz Foster, the president of the North Brevard Heritage Foundation. Foster spoke of the importance mourning clothing played in a woman’s wardrobe. “We have mourning dresses and accessories, as well as jewelry made from human hair,” she said. “Traditional mourning periods and social SENIOR LIFE Dan Reigada practices will be explained.” During teas at Titusville’s Pritchard House, guests are served by docents wearing period Other subjects include costumes. interesting facts about tailoring methods of the time, which Built in Queen Anne style and hairstyles will be on exhibition. involved beautiful trims, buttons and architecture in 1891, the Pritchard Another exhibit will feature House is the former home of Capt. intricate fabrics. children’s clothing. James Pritchard and his family. It is “I think visitors will be amazed by Guests also might learn some at 424 S. Washington Ave. in historic, the variety of items in our collections surprising facts about the underwear of downtown Titusville. For information, and the information provided by days gone by. go to nbbd.com/npr/preservation/. SL docents,” Foster said. Many varieties of hats, shoes, purses

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Easter’s meaningful message always filled with faith, family, fun BY FLORA REIGADA Spring is a season of awakening. During longer, warmer days, yards came alive with azalea blossoms in brilliant hues of crimson, pink and white. For many North Brevard residents, spring means Easter. People of all ages delight in melt-in-your-mouth chocolate rabbits and tasty jelly beans. This year, the holiday will be celebrated April 1. Locally and around the nation, many will attend church services. According to LifeWay Research, a Southern Baptist research center, “Easter is, by far, the most attended Sunday of the year for many U.S. churches.” For Lisa Baggett, Care Ministry Leader at Indian River City United Methodist Church in Titusville, the holiday has deep spiritual meaning. “Easter is all about the resurrection of our Lord,” she said. “He showed the world that he is God and that we can have everlasting life in Jesus. Our chains are broken.” Baggett celebrates by attending a sunrise service. Sponsored by First Christian Church in Titusville, it is held annually at Sand Point Park on 101 N. Washington Ave. The service starts 6:30 a.m. It is followed by a complimentary breakfast. First Christian Church of Cocoa Beach also holds an Easter Sunrise

Service at 7 a.m. at Jetty Park at Port Canaveral. Mary Gage and her family combine faith and fun by baking tomb/ resurrection cookies. Long-distance grandma, Carol Eilers, administrative assistant to the Rev. Richard Lord, pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church, sends her five granddaughters expressions of love and faith. “I mail them cards with a message about the meaning of Easter, which is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. That is the foundation of our Christian faith,” she said. When Eilers’ granddaughters were younger, she gave them “resurrection eggs.” They include religious figurines inside the eggs and a booklet, which tells the story of Easter. The eggs can be purchased online through Amazon and other vendors. One grandmother places Bible verses inside plastic eggs. The grandchildren read the verses aloud and relate what they understand. Some prefer real eggs to plastic. Another grandma enjoys dying hardboiled eggs with her grandchildren before attending a church-sponsored Easter egg hunt. Last year, Kay Stewart and her family put a unique spin on Easter activities. “We did an egg toss with raw eggs,” she said. SL

North Brevard Events March 9 to 10 North Brevard Strawberry Festival Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Biggest yard sale in town. Thousands of strawberries, shortcakes, pies and cakes. Food vendors and food trucks, live must. The Pentecostals of Titusville 1010 Norwood Ave., Titusville 321-269-4041 March 10 Cards & Tea 10 a.m. Grab your card-playing friends and come enjoy a fun day. Tea, homemade scones, small sandwiches, cakes and so much more. North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333 March 17 25th annual North Brevard Historical Museum’s BBQ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Live music and entertainment, line dancing and more Fox Lake Park 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville 321-269-3658 March 13 Dinner and a Movie 5 p.m. North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333

March (Every Tuesday) Senior Games 11 a.m. Join other seniors for a variety of card games, dominoes and rummikub. Bring your games and a snack. Port St. John Library 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867 March (Every Tuesday) Master Gardeners 10 a.m. – noon Master Gardeners are there to answer all your questions about plants, pests and diseases. Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville 321-264-5026 March (Wednesdays) Instructional Line Dancing Noon - 2 p.m. Join Cathy and her ladies for two hours of fun and learning. Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville 321-264-5026 Mondays Senior Fitness 10 – 11 a.m. North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave. Titusville 321-268-2333

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Local walkers and runners are invited to help raise funds and awareness for victims of abuse at the second annual Run Domestic Violence Out of Brevard 5K Run/Walk. The event will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at McKnight Family Sports Complex in Rockledge. All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program. Cindy Mitchell is the director of the program and she says the race has a goal to raise $20,000. “This past year, we sheltered over 250 survivors and their children, and served hundreds more through our 24-hour hotline and through nonresidential counseling and advocacy services,” Mitchell said. “Nationally, one in four women will experience intimate partner violence at some point during their lifetimes. Brevard is no different.” There were 4,311 cases of reported domestic violence in Brevard County in 2016, the latest time frame when combined statistics are available. In 2017, there were 35 reported homicides in Brevard County and eight of those involved domestic violence, according to county law enforcement records. The race is meant to shine a spotlight on domestic violence issues that plague Brevard and also raise awareness about the resources available through the Salvation Army’s program. Mitchell says she hopes

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The Sister City Program of Cocoa and Beit Shemesh, Israel will present the interactive theatrical event “When Your Children Ask You: A Living Passover Story” from Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25. Six shows will be held at B’Nai Shira Learning Center at 120 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa. Four shows will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25. Two shows will begin at 2 p.m. — Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Tickets are $15 each and $10 for the Sunday family matinee. For information, call 321-794-9887 or go

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Boating & Water Safety Day set for March 10 SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Melbourne Beach’s Volunteer Fire Department will team with the local Brevard-area Coast Guard Auxiliary to launch the town’s inaugural Recreational Boating & Water Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the municipal complex located at 507 Ocean Avenue. “We believe having this event early in the boating season may lead to fewer incidents in the waters that surround our town,’’ said Fire Chief Dave Micka, who leads the department’s Marine Rescue Unit. Town Manager Bob Daniels agrees. “We are a boating, fishing and surfing community,’’ Daniels said. “People live here because they

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