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Bel Airs, bobsled featured at unique event BY MIKE GAFFEY NASCAR driver and 1986 Daytona 500 winner Geoff Bodine has seen a lot of fast cars in his life. But even Bodine was surprised by the huge collection of vintage automobiles and trucks on display at the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne. “Unbelievable,” said Bodine, getting his first look at the more than 250 vehicles at the new $10 million museum at 3500 Sarno Road. “This is amazing.”

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Bodine, who was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and now lives in West Melbourne, was a special guest at Muscle Car Madness, a Feb. 19 fundraiser at the museum to benefit Devereux Florida. The event was presented by the Bluewater Foundation. Visitors enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres and reminisced as they wandered past long rows of pristine high-performance, low-mileage vehicles that range in age from the 1950s to today. The 123,000-square-foot, solar-powered museum houses a collection valued at more than $33 million and owned by pet pharmaceutical entrepreneur Mark Pieloch of Melbourne Beach. A car collector for 40 years, the Massachusetts native opened the museum in October. The museum is not open to the public. Instead, Pieloch hosts only nonprofit fundraisers, free educational tours for students and auto-related activities such as car shows or autocross events at the facility. “I believe that Devereux is a great cause, and I want to thank everyone here for supporting that

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students one on one. Statistics cited in a newspaper article about illiteracy in Brevard County motivated him to volunteer. He explained that in addition to reading, illiteracy also can be in history and mathematics. “Someone may be able to count money as a cashier, but be unable to do fractions,” he said. “The people I work with are intelligent, but many come from wrenching backgrounds. Things have happened beyond their control, causing them to have gaps in their learning. Those gaps can be filled.” Mozak feels rewarded when the lights come on in a student’s mind. He took home a trophy from the awards ceremony, as well as a cash prize and tickets to the Andretti Thrill Park. But he deferred the spotlight to adult education and he hopes his award will raise awareness and recruit more volunteers. Brevard County School Board Superintendent Desmond Blackburn expressed his appreciation to school champions and community advocates recognized during the gala for going above and beyond to provide extraordinary service. “Thank you for all you do,” he said. SL

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Paul Mozak, center, was recognized as Senior Volunteer of the Year during the Applauding Brevard’s Champions Awards Gala at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Others are from left: Adult Volunteer of the Year, Susan Enlow; Citizen of the year, Adrian Lafitte and Brevard County School Board Superintendent Desmond Blackburn.

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An amazing senior, Stan Lee, fights super villains at 94 BY MUFFY BERLYN Stan Lee, born Stanley Lieber in 1922, a comic book legend now at age 94, still makes funny and famous cameo appearances in the superhero movies that are based on characters he created at Marvel Comics, such as “The Amazing Spider-Man.” In the 1990s, Marvel Comics launched Marvel Studios to maintain creative control over their characters in movies. Lee has never lost his edge and lately, from his 70s to his 90s, served as executive producer on a huge line of blockbuster films such as “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.” Lee’s story is as amazing as the stories he creates. He started as a proofreader at SENIOR LIFE photo Gage Skidmore age 16 in 1939 and as an all-round office Stan Lee invented the modern gopher filling inkwells and procuring superhero in comic books. lunch for comic artists. He used the pseudonym Lee in comics to save his name Lieber for more serious literary work. He moved up the ranks to editor and writer, then later president and chairman at what would become Marvel Comics. Comics of the early era were for pre-teens, the superheroes perfect. Lee, dissatisfied, was ready to quit the field in the 1950s until his wife suggested he experiment in comics with stories he would rather write. Acting upon her advice and going against the established character type, Lee changed the main character, inventing the modern superhero, and forever changed the face and social force of what a comic book could be. While battling angst and everyday problems like paying the bills as well as fighting off bad guys, his superheroes were flawed with problems, big and small. Social issues also were introduced for the first time in comics history. The success of these comics pushed the envelope for comics across the board, for all publishers, bringing in new readers who were older, in their teens and beyond. Fan bases of readers began. A new era of comic books was born. At 94, Lee, an amazing senior, still is going strong. His cameo appearances can be found on YouTube. SL

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a pizzeria that also was an art gallery with a menu inspired by the masters, such as the Mexican pizza, inspired by master of Southwestern landscapes, Georgia O’Keeffe. He has always been a

staunch supporter of his community, and many local organizations have benefited from his pizza-laden largesse at special events and promotions. Pizza Gallery’s weekly “Pizza with a Purpose” events, usually held on Tuesday nights, donate 15

percent of event sales to local community organizations, schools, churches and individuals in need. Pizza Gallery & Grill is at 2250 Town Center Ave., Viera. For more information, call 321-633-0397 or go to pizzagalleryandgrill.com. SL

The residents of Courtenay Springs Village will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), its sponsoring organization, at 11 a.m. March 28. Courtenay Springs Village provides affordable apartments with services for older adults. The residents are involved in opportunities to serve the local community with programs such as Caring and Sharing with visits to patients in their onsite healthcare center, volunteering to teach skills and counsel their neighbors, and participating in annual events such as The Holiday Marketplace showcasing handmade crafts and gifts. Courtenay Springs Village hosts events that include fashion shows, health fairs, rocket launching parties, Live at Lunch food demonstrations, pastor appreciation events and poolside barbecues. Cheryl Clark of the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kathi Ridner, the director of One Senior Place, and Jean Hakkila-Wills of Aging Matters in Brevard will be the featured speakers. RHF was created by two clergymen from the United Church of Christ and a layperson who, with $7,000, started with a dream that has grown to include Courtenay Springs Village and 180 other communities throughout the United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It serves more than 20,000 older adults, persons with disabilities and low-income families. SL For information, contact Debbie Williams at 321-452-1233 or deborah.williams@rhf.org.

Welcome to Westminster Asbury! Touching Lives Through Service Since 1954

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Geoff Bodine, a resident of West Melbourne, was a versatile NASCAR driver.

cause,” Pieloch said moments before opening the 90,000-square-foot showroom to about 100 guests. During his tour, Bodine came across a car that held lots of sentimental value — a Plymouth Superbird, a modified version of the Plymouth Roadrunner. Developed for NASCAR racing, the car featured an attention-grabbing, protruding nosecone, a high-mounted rear wing and a powerful Hemi engine. Only about 1,000 still exist today. “I had a Plymouth Superbird back in 1970,” Bodine said. “I actually won it. A company in upstate New York sponsored the races up there and if you won a race, your name went in a hat. I was in basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., when I got a phone call telling me I won the car.” Unable to keep the white Superbird because of his responsibilities to his young family and the military, Bodine gave the car to a brother-in-law in Florida. His brother-in-law then sold the vehicle to a man in Orlando who restored it. “I met the guy and then he kind of disappeared. He got divorced over the car,” Bodine said with a laugh. “He spent too much time and money on it.” Legendary driver Richard Petty

would drive a Superbird in NASCAR races, and Bodine drove a Dodge Charger Daytona, a predecessor of the Superbird, at a United States Auto Club (USAC) race in Pocono. “Not too many guys have driven Hemi wing cars,” Bodine noted. Bodine, who has also designed bobsleds for the U.S. Olympic team, brought along a bobsled he made for the American squad at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Visitors could sit in the bobsled and pose for photos with Bodine. Presented by the Bluewater Foundation, the event raised money for Devereux, a leading provider of child behavioral health, intellectual/ developmental disabilities and child welfare services in Florida. Devereux has a campus in Viera. “We had people show up at the door, so we’re absolutely elated with the turnout tonight,” said Rich Franck, a member of Devereux’s Brevard Development Leadership Council. For more information about the museum, go to americanmusclecarmuseum.com or call 321-914-4322. SL

Mark Pieloch, the owner of the American Muscle Car Museum, greets visitors at the Muscle Car Madness event to benefit Devereux.

Geoff Bodine admires vinage cars similar to a vehicle he once owned.

This vintage Corvette Stingray is just one of many beautiful cars in the museum.

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Patty Hurst admires her favorite car, a 1957 Hudson.

Rev. Steve Easterday and Rev. Pam Easterday of Holy Trinity Episcopal get some advice on how to navigate a bobsled from Geoff Bodine.

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Guests mingled during Muscle Car Madness, a fundraiser presented by the Bluewater Foundation to help Devereux.

Unique styles of cars were prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s.

Host Mark Pieloch and his girlfriend, Tetiana Biakova were happy to show off Pieloch’s vintage cars.

Geoff Bodine shares some stories with guests during Muscle Car Madness at the American Muscle Car Museum.

Geoff Bodine and Linda Edwards Wesenberg had their picture taken on a bobsled used by the U.S. Olympic Team.

Maureen Campeau tries on Geoff Bodine’s championship ring.

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Lisa Cashman is happy to fantasize about taking a ride on the U.S. Olympic bobsled.

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BOOMER GUIDE 2017 is here!

Pick up your copy at various locations Annual Boomer Guide is a ‘manual’ on how to build a great life BY LINDA WIGGINS

sure there is always a supply of Boomer Guides on hand. “We have a lot of activities here,” Reeder said of the community that caters to the needs of retired U.S. military officers and spouses. “But the secret to happiness is making sure you are connected to the greater community as well.” It’s one thing to build a great life for yourself, but it’s also important to roll with the changes in life that are inevitable, Reeder said. “When a couple becomes a single, that can be an opportunity to more deeply discover our own interests and meet others with similar likes,” Reeder said. Lori Hershey and Luke Pentacoff, the cover models for this year’s Boomer Guide, met after moving to Brevard County from other states. “I plan on sending the Boomer Guide to some friends in the North with the hard winters we no longer have to deal with,” Reeder said. “It’s not to gloat or rub it in, but to let them know that when they, too, have had enough, there’s a great life to live down here and here’s a manual on how to build it.” SL

Mary Ann and Frank Tantillo make it a team effort to get the people they have loved throughout their travels to surround them in the life they love on the Space Coast. Their secret weapon? The annual Boomer Guide. “It’s got everything you need to build a great life for yourself. What are your interests? There’s a club for that. What are your needs? There’s a resource for that,” Frank Tantillo said. The avid volunteers also like the variety of nonprofit group activities listed. So much of happiness comes from reaching out to help others, Mary Ann Tantillo said. “If you have free time, look around you, find a need and fill it. Being retired is not just about doing all the recreational activities you could desire, though that is fantastic,” she added. “It’s really important to know what is going on around you and to do what you can to make the community a better place.” The Tantillos live at Indian River Colony Club in Viera, where IRCC spokeswoman Maureen Reeder makes

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Senior Life’s 2017 annual resource guide is here! Celebrating 11 Years Find everything you need to live your best life on the Space Coast, from clubs to groups, to health care and recreation, the best places to live and everything in between. The Veterans Resource Section features helpful services, clubs and points of interest.

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TITUSVILLE Titusville Chamber of Commerce, 2000 S. Washington North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lake Ave. North Brevard Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. VIERA/SUNTREE Senior Life, 7630 N. Wickham Rd. #105, Viera One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera William A. Johnson PA, 140 Interlachen Rd., Suntree Cocoa Beach Chamber’s Viera office, The Avenue MERRITT ISLAND/COCOA BEACH The Sunflower House in Merritt Square Mall Freedom 7 Community Center, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach ROCKLEDGE Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 Florida Ave. MELBOURNE/PALM BAY VNA, 1600 Sarno Rd. #201, Melbourne Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation (Melbourne/ Micco) For a pick-up location near you, or bulk delivery of 30 or more guides, call 321-242-1235.

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Veteran’s crab soup highlights Cooking from the Heart BY MARIA SONNENBERG

Come March 11, John Graham will don his natty red apron and ladle out lots of his signature crab soup, the dish he will showcase at the upcoming Brevard Cooking from the Heart at Melbourne Auditorium. For the past several years, the retired Navy man and Merchant Marine has been a regular, with his crab soup, of course, at the culinary fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida. The soup is always a big hit with guests at the event, which raises thousands of dollars for the nonprofit that pairs adult role models with atrisk youth in Brevard and throughout Central Florida. “I’ve had people come back for thirds of the soup,” Graham said. Graham admits he is no chef and he takes no responsibility for the recipe, but he does have a good heart for a good cause and his lady friend had a killer crab soup recipe, so the rest, as

they say, is history. It’s a long way from the kitchen at Graham’s Melbourne home to his former life as a Navy chief signalman, a job that took him around the world. “I used to be the favorite uncle, because I would bring stuff like jade from China and boomerangs from Australia for my nieces and nephews,” he said. An Air Force brat, Graham was used to life on the move. “Before I moved to Brevard, I had not spent more than four years at any one place,” he said. Graham enlisted in the Navy in 1974 at age 18, with the blessings of his Air Force dad and even though the Air Force should have been in Graham’s genes, since his grandfather was in the Army Air Force, the precursor of today’s Air Force. “I wanted to see the world, and I thought the Navy would best provide me with that opportunity,” he said. “My dad was super thrilled for me.”

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Veteran John Graham invites you to taste his famous crab soup at the 23rd Brevard Cooking from the Heart on March 11.

After his retirement from the Navy in 1997, Graham joined the Merchant Marines for an 11-year stint. In 2007, he purchased his home in Melbourne to be closer to his father, who was living in Satellite Beach. In a way, his move to Central Florida was a return to his roots, for Graham was born in Orlando, although he didn’t spend much time there before his globetrotting family took off for other parts. With the freedom of a retiree, Graham now likes to tool around in his Harley Davidson and participate in rides for charities such as Promise in Brevard. And he cooks a mean crab soup. John Graham invites you to taste his excellent crab soup at the 23rd Brevard Cooking from the Heart from 6 to 10 p.m., March 11 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

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The veterans’ benefit claims backlog has dropped substantially in the past few years. The change is allowing most veterans to get their claims approved in less than the 120 days, after which it would be considered backlogged. In May 2011, there were more than 600,000 veterans waiting for their claims for benefits to be settled, some waiting more than a year without a positive answer from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) reports now show that there are about 390,000 claims pending, with about 100,590 of those backlogged. Yes, VA has to verify information and make sure everything is correct with a claim before approving it, but even 100 days seems like a long time when a veteran is in need and must claim the benefits he or she earned. “It used to take a year, at least,” said Bill Benagh, commander of Disabled American Veterans 123 on Merritt Island. He said he believes that most claims are now taking fewer than 100 days. DAV 123 is one of the busiest in the state among the veterans’ service organizations that help veterans file their claims for compensation. The group, which has 16 trained volunteer service officers, handled 3,500 cases, including claims for compensation, pension and survivor benefits. “We’re still getting the same amount coming in,” said Chip Hanson, a veterans’ service officer. “The backlog is down. Claims are being processed well.” Hanson said there were lots of lessons learned from the time when the backlog was so high only a few years

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ago. Those lessons learned have allowed the VA to process them quicker. Benagh said that among the things done to speed up the claims include encouraging “fully developed claims,” in which all paperwork is sent in at once. It also includes “intent to file,” which holds a place in the process for up to a year. More of the compensation claims are now being filed even before a service member gets out of the military. “We’ve seen the results of that, and it seems to be working.” The VA was under a lot of pressure to fix the system and the result is much better for veterans, even though there are bound to be cases that won’t go as smoothly. Veterans sometimes try to navigate on their own what could be a complicated process of filing a claim. The recommendation is to seek out a service organization like the DAV, VFW or other groups that have the trained volunteers that can help veterans get their benefits. “Don’t try this at home,” Benagh said. “Go to somebody that knows what they are doing.” VBA serves nearly 4.5 million veterans who receive either compensation or pension benefits. In fiscal year 2015, it delivered more than $63.5 billion in compensation and pension. SL

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time machine In March... March 11, 1918

Spanish Influenza outbreak

The Spanish Influenza reaches the United States for the first time as 107 United States troops become sick at Fort Riley, Kan. One quarter of the U.S. population eventually falls ill from the deadly virus, and 500,000 Americans die. The death toll worldwide exceeds 22 million by the end of 1920.

March 6, 1836

Remember the Alamo

The Alamo in modern-day San Antonio falls to Mexican troops led by Gen. Santa Anna following a 13-day siege that began Feb. 23. The mission’s defenders, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, are wiped out to the last man.

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Peace in Israel and Egypt

Operation Iraqi Freedom

The United States launches an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Hussein with air strikes against military sites, followed by a ground assault the following day. The Iraqi capital of Baghdad falls just 21 days later.

Israel and Egypt end 30 years of warfare as Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat formally sign a peace treaty fostered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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Health & Wellness Calendar March 9, 23

Total Joint Replacement Class 2 - 4 p.m. Holmes Regional Medical Center 1350 Hickory Street Melbourne, 321-434-4335

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Mental Health Education Series 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. “Substance Use and Addicitons” Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge Cafeteria Conference Room 110 Longwood Ave. Rockledge, 321-636-2211

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Caregiving for Seniors Conference 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Presented by Health First Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place Melbourne, 321-434-4335

Five ways to improve your diet this spring BY WENDY SCHEURING Springtime brings sun, energy and revival. One area where we can incorporate all three is through a healthy diet, according to Teresa McKessey, Healthy Living Consultant. With older individuals seeing an increase in diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as issues with bone strength and the healthy functioning of the thyroid and heart, a healthy diet is part of any plan to improve and maintain health. EAT MORE AT HOME Eating at home lets you be more selective. “Eating out is a social thing,” McKessey said. “But, much [restaurant food] is pesticide-laden. Unless you’re going to an organic restaurant, it’s not a healthy option.” If you don’t know how to prepare foods, you can hire a personal chef. Chipping in with friends also can make it more affordable while keeping the social part of eating together. Some personal chefs might even teach how to prepare healthy meals.

EAT FRUITS INSTEAD OF BAKED GOODS If you have a sweet tooth, eat fruit. Try incorporating new fruits into your diet. “If you get tired of plain fruits, then search for raw recipes that are made with fruits and other raw foods,” said McKessey, who added that you can never get too much sugar from fruits. “Fruit is a whole food. A lot of fiber is protecting you from eating too much fruit. You’ll either get tired of it or you will be too full.” GO GREEN AND CRUCIFEROUS In a perfect world, greens should be our staple since greens carry the most nutrients and biochemicals essential to our health. The greener the leaf, the more nutrients. To make bitter greens more palatable, they can be combined with fruits and water to make a green smoothie. Cruciferous vegetables, such as arugula, collards, kale and broccoli are cancer fighters that can be used in salads, stir fries and vegetable medleys. McKessey also suggests eating a rainbow of colors, because they contain different nutrients.

EAT ORGANIC If you can’t go totally organic, McKessey suggests eating organic greens, berries and whole grains. Today, affordable organic foods can be found in grocery stores, health food stores, produce stands and farmers’ markets. “Once you start looking, you start finding things you didn’t find before,” McKessey said. If you don’t know where to go, try doing an online search for “healthy living in [city], healthy home delivery, healthy professionals.” CHANGE YOUR MINDSET If you believe that healthy eating is not fun and delicious, it will be hard to change. “Look for classes in health magazines, check out health-related meet-up groups, which can be free for the first visit,” McKessey said. She also recommends attending the Healthy Living Expo on March 26 at the Florida Tech Clemente Center. “That’s the way you can find healthy people to learn from.” SL For more information on healthy eating, contact Theresa McKessey at HisWholeFoods.com

LIVING WELL sponsored by Taming the Pain: Understand Your Headache and Get the Help You Need By Daniel Lai, MD Most everyone can relate to the unpleasantness of headache pain. It disrupts both work and play, draining the sufferer’s enjoyment of the day. Headaches are a highly unwelcome feature of life. But it can be more than just an inconvenience or a brief bout of discomfort. A headache can be a warning sign, a red flag indicating something more serious going on.

Warning Signs

You should take note if you experience what’s called a “thunderclap” headache, one that comes on all of the sudden and reaches full intensity within a minute or so. Because it can be a symptom of bleeding on the brain, victims of such headaches should seek emergency medical help. Another red flag is any change in the intensity and longevity of your headache, or if it’s accompanied by other anomalies: sensory loss, double vision, dizziness. These symptoms can indicate a number of physical problems and should be taken seriously – see a physician at once in such cases. Severe stiff-neck pain during a headache can be a sign of meningitis, an infection of the brain’s protective layers that causes inflammation. Other serious conditions accompanied by headache include stroke, brain

aneurysm, bleeding between the brain and its covering (subarachnoid hemorrhage), high blood pressure, brain tumor and carbon monoxide poisoning. None of this is intended to worry people beset with headaches from time to time. But if you have a headache that is out of the ordinary, with a different feel, having an unusual intensity or lasting longer than normal, don’t ignore it.

Tension Headache

As many people know from experience, not all headaches are the same or have the same cause. Among the most common is the tension headache, which 80 percent of adults in the United States experience on occasion. The causes of this can be many: life stress, poor posture, lack of sleep, low iron, depression. The most common means of dealing with this type of headache is over-the-counter medication, although some sufferers turn to such alternative methods as massage and ice packs.

Migraines

A migraine is a headache that can throb and pound with intense pain. Symptoms vary: Some people with migraines vomit or experience sensitivity to light or sound. Unlike

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Medication Overuse Headache

the discomfort of a tension headache, migraines can be disabling, keeping people from their work and daily routine. The pain can last hours or days. Most people with migraines turn to medications for relief. If you suffer from migraines, you and your doctor can work together toward suitable treatment options to minimize the misery.

Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia

Another classification of severe headaches includes those under the umbrella of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC). They are characterized by pain on one side of the head, and include cluster headaches and chronic paroxysmal hemicrania (CPH). Accompanying symptoms sometimes include drooping eyelids and watery eyes. They vary in terms of duration and frequency. A number of different medications and therapies are available to address this family of headaches.

One of the cruel ironies of the headache world is the medication overuse headache (MOH). Those who suffer frequent headaches can sometimes bring on more pain as a result of the analgesics they take too frequently. If you suspect you may have this kind of headache, see a physician about weaning yourself off the problemcausing analgesics and developing other treatment options.

Be Mindful

Again, headaches are often just a part of life. They come up on occasion, impose discomfort and eventually disappear. But this is not always the case, as mentioned earlier. Be aware of the red flags. And if you have debilitating headaches, see a doctor. We all want to live our lives to the fullest. A life filled with pain is a serious obstacle to that wish. So be mindful and take action when pain becomes more than an occasional inconvenience.

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Satellite Beach tennis player ready for opposition in her 90-year-old age group for national event BY CARL KOTALA Martha Smith has a unique way of describing her tennis game. Serve-and-volley … meet hit-andgiggle. “To me, tennis is about the greatest sport that the average person can play,” the 91-year-old Satellite Beach resident said. “It takes a racket and a can of balls. And the friendships you create are long lasting. “It keeps you active. If you don’t stay active, you rust. The body was meant to stay in motion.” Whether it’s working in her garden, taking a painting class twice a week, or getting out on the court, Smith is definitely not rusty. And later this month, she will head to Houston to take part in the USTA National Women’s Clay Court Championships. She’ll be playing singles in the 90-year-old age bracket, which runs from March 27 to April 2 at the Houston Racquet Club. Smith, who took up tennis following her first retirement at age 55, has played in tennis leagues –- including the Space Coast League –- but now says she just plays for fun. “What I play now is called hit-andgiggle,” she said. “We don’t take anything really serious. It’s hit-and-giggle tennis.” It was Smith’s friend, Brenda Wickham, who suggested the trip to Texas after playing in last year’s tournament and seeing how well the 90-year-old players were treated. Now Smith will get to add another

chapter into what has been quite a life. In addition to moving around the country with her husband, who was in the military, she worked for the government for more than 20 years — including a stint at Patrick Air Force Base. She also worked at the old Pines Tennis Club and then moved over to the Kiwi Tennis Club, where she still volunteers.

“It keeps you active. If you don’t stay active, you rust. The body was meant to stay in motion.” —Martha Smith Her beloved garden is well maintained and in her house hang some of the acrylic paintings she has done over the years. “I enjoy it,” Smith said of painting. “It’s one of the best stress relievers you can ever have because you don’t do much else when you’re concentrating on what you’re doing.” As for playing in the national tournament, Smith said she is going to Houston with one thing in mind. “Just a fun time,” she said. “You go down (with the idea) that you’d like to win, but it’s not going to be the end of the world if you don’t. It’s just the opportunity to go down there and compete with women that age. It will be fun.” SL

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FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I work out with weights at the gym four times a week, but tennis is my favorite sport. I’ve been in several leagues since I was 19 and have been playing for 47 years. I went to Nationals twice on two different senior teams with the Space Coast 4.0 league, winning in Florida and California. I play doubles tennis three times a week.

FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I consistently work out in the gym with my girlfriend, Linda, three to four times a week. We both do cardio and weight training. I also was active in playing and coaching hockey on an international level for 40 years.

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MOTIVATION I enjoy the competition and the camaraderie on the team. It keeps me healthy, young and fit. NUTRITION I try to eat healthy, such as fish, chicken, vegetables and a lot of salads. It’s hard, but I limit desserts. I also drink a protein shake after I work out at the gym.

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Fantasy becomes reality during bucket list trip to Alaska STORY BY ANDREA GROSS PHOTOS BY IRV GREEN I’ve been aboard the ship one hour when a fellow passenger spots orcas off to the left, three hours when the captain sees humpbacks 100 yards to the right.

A deft captain often can steer his ship close to giant whales. The next morning, a bald eagle soars overhead while I’m eating breakfast. For someone who grew up in places where a neighborhood park was considered a wilderness area, Alaska is an alternate universe. My husband and I are aboard the Island Spirit, a 32-passenger ship that’s one of the smallest commercial vessels to ply the Inside Passage. During a nine-day outing, we weave into small inlets that are off limits to larger vessels, visit a limestone grotto that’s hidden in a fairytale forest and hike to a rocky glacier fronted by a field of grass and wildflowers. What we don’t do is check email (no Wi-Fi), use our cell phone (no cell service) or give two hoots about the state of the world. We are wonderfully, blissfully disconnected. Before we left home, we made a bucket list of what to see in Alaska. Bears were the No. 1 choice. Along with six other passengers, we take a sturdy skiff to a narrow stream that’s bridged by a small waterfall. The driver turns off the motor. After about five minutes, a bear ambles out of the forest, walks to a rock and stares into the stream. He’s a picky one and evidently not too hungry since the water is polkadotted with salmon. He merely makes a few half-hearted attempts to catch one and then wanders away. Meanwhile, an older bear walks down the same path, scoops up a salmon and, before he leaves, looks straight at us as if posing for a photo. This bear should be a tourism ambassador. We cross the top choice off our bucket list and concentrate on the second-most important thing to see — whales. With the flexibility offered by a small ship, the captain can alter course based on whim, weather or, as we soon learn, whales. He steers the boat up to a large group of the giant mammals — not

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America’s national bird got its name from the early colonists who used the word “balled” to mean “white” rather than “bald” to mean “hairless.” Of course, we also see other marine creatures — sun starfish, a sea lion trying to climb a buoy, a variety of iridescent jellyfish and sea anemones that shimmer like glass sculptures. After our second bucket list item is checked off, we proceed to small towns, No. 3 on the list. After a quick stop in Tenakee Springs, a tiny community of fewer than 100 people, we dock in the comparatively large fishing village of Petersburg, which boasts a population of 2,000. The town is out-of-reach for big-ship travelers, but small ship visits provide enough tourists to support a three-block long Main Street that includes a top-notch bookstore, a hardware store that has morphed into a full general store with everything from bear-themed socks to seven-legged crab magnets, and a bar that offers beer, pool, music and painting classes — all at the same time.

Passengers reach out to touch real Alaskan glacier ice. The wilderness is the final item on our bucket list. It’s early morning when we board the skiff for the ride to Dawes Glacier. The sky is gloriously blue, and the temperature is chillingly cold. I pull my scarf up to cover my face and then I hear it — the sounds of crashing ice. Large chunks of ice are breaking off the end of the glacier and splashing into the water. In other words, the glacier is calving, or birthing, icebergs. But it isn’t until that afternoon when we reach Ford’s Terror that we experience Alaskan-style wilderness. The secluded fjord is guarded by a narrow channel that can only be traversed at specific times and by very small ships. The Island Spirit is one of the few — if not only — commercial ship to overnight in Ford’s Terror. I can’t decide whether to be thrilled by the area’s beauty or terrified by our isolation, as was Ford, the naval surveyor whose adventure gave the inlet its name. The following morning we awaken to a universe of complete solitude. The water is calm, the trees high, the clouds low and the air misty due to an

overnight rain. We spend the day exploring the area by kayak and skiff. The mist adds to the magic, and we’re reluctant to return to the ship. But the captain has reminded us that we have only 15 minutes when the waters will be calm enough for us to safely exit the fjord. Otherwise, we’ll be trapped by the tides for another six hours. Tempting to be sure, but we all have planes to catch. Our bucket list is complete. Our Alaskan fantasy has become a reality. For an expanded version of this article, see our companion website, www.traveltizers.com. SL

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Stop domestic violence dead in its tracks how they choose and target their victims. They also escalate in violence each time in similar patterns. So, watch for indicators and be aware of the potential for SENIOR LIFE Photo danger. Sheriff Wayne Ivey Believe in yourself: In every aspect of life, we should believe in ourselves and our abilities. But, it’s even more important when you become the victim of domestic violence since it might just be the

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excuses for the abuser’s actions such as saying “it was the alcohol,” “they are under a lot of stress,” or “it was my fault for doing that.” It is not your fault no matter what happened when the situation elevates to violence, strangulation or in some cases death. Tell someone: Never be embarrassed to tell someone that you are being abused. Regardless, if it’s a co-worker, friend, family member or law enforcement officer, your life and safety is too important to keep domestic violence a secret. Letting someone else know what you are dealing with provides both physical and emotional support and might be the one thing that saves your life. Have a plan: Once you have decided that you are leaving the abusive relationship, it is extremely important to develop an exit plan for your safety, your children’s safety and even the safety of your pets. Your plan needs to include financial arrangements, lodging and even law enforcement intervention when necessary. Don’t wait for the emergency to happen to go into action, but instead go into action right now to save your life. There are a great number of resources out there to help in removing yourself from harm’s way such as law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, and even the court system that can issue court orders to keep the abuser from coming near the victim. Do your research and utilize the resources that are available to help get yourself and your loved ones to safety. SL

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Can I change plans when I move to a new residential area? Dear Lance, We will be moving to New Jersey in the next couple of months to be closer to family. I have a Medicare Advantage plan that does not serve the area I am moving to. My husband has original Medicare and a Part D prescription drug plan. I know that it is past Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period during which I can change plans. My question is this: Will I have to wait until the next Annual Open Enrollment Period to change to a Medicare Advantage Plan that serves my new residence? Moving soon Dear Moving, I hope that you have a trouble-free move and much success in your new home in New Jersey! The quick answer to your question is that you will not be required to wait for the next Annual Open Enrollment Period to change to a Medicare Advantage Plan that serves your new residential area. Medicare recognizes that, due to certain events and special circumstances, it may be necessary to make changes to your insurance outside of the usual open enrollment period. Opportunities to make these changes are called Special Enrollment Periods. There are many situations in which a Medicare beneficiary could have a Special Enrollment Period. Your move to a new area that is not served by your present Medicare Advantage Plan definitely entitles you to a Special Enrollment Period. Medicare rules pertaining to your

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Prescription Drug Plan is sold to residents of a particular state. Plans offered by the same company vary from state to state in terms of premiums, deductibles, preferred pharmacies and other plan features. I encourage your husband to contact his drug plan to find out if they offer a plan in New Jersey and what the premium and benefits are. If his present plan does not offer coverage in your new residential area, he would have a Special Enrollment Period as well and can contact the local SHIP for assistance in selecting a new drug plan. SL SHINE is an award-winning statewide volunteer program that provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling and information for people on Medicare,

their families and caregivers. SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is administered in partnership with the state’s 11 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). In Brevard County, our ADRC is the Senior Resource Alliance, located in Orlando. To contact a SHINE volunteer counselor for confidential and unbiased assistance, call the Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-963-5337 or call 321-752-8080 locally. SHINE has counseling locations throughout Brevard County. Counselors can assist you by telephone or in person. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, go to www.floridaSHINE.org or call the telephone numbers listed above.

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Fort Pierce, just a short drive south of Brevard County, offers your family and guests an outstanding, diversified and educational experience all in one day. The city of Fort Pierce has done a great job in rebuilding its vital downtown, neighborhoods and a waterfront that you will totally enjoy. Start your visit downtown at The Seven Gables Visitors Information Center at 408 North Indian River Drive. This historic house was moved by the city of Fort Pierce to its present site on the water from its original location on North U.S. 1. The Fort Pierce Chamber of Commerce presently serves the Seven Gables Visitors Information Center. Here you can pick up a map of a delightful walking tour of the downtown roundabout and an informative driving tour map of the historic nearby neighborhood. The driving tour starts at the Visitors Center and includes 19 historical sites in and around downtown Fort Pierce. Don’t miss the Fort Pierce Downtown Farmers Market open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning, rain or shine, since 1997. This Farmers Market has been ranked as one of the five best in the country with more than 70 varied vendors. There is free parking behind City Hall between Avenue A and Orange Avenue. The downtown roundabout is the best-known public space in Fort Pierce. Historic buildings and many excellent restaurants are located in the walking tour of the downtown

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marina area. Fort Pierce’s all-weather marina is the only downtown marina serving the Treasure Coast. Right next door to the Seven Gables Visitors Information Center is the Manatee Observation and Education Center. It is open yearround and features a classroom, exhibit area and a gift shop that is open six days a week. Manatees can be observed in Moore’s Creek outside the center throughout the year. There always are more manatees to be seen in our Florida’s creeks in the wintertime. If time permits, or on another visit, make sure you check out the following nearby attractions. The Backus Gallery at 500 North Indian Drive is the home of Bean Backus. He is Florida’s foremost landscape artist. Many of his Florida landscape paintings are displayed there. The St. Lucie County Historical Museum located at the St. Lucie Inlet, 414 Seaway Drive, is just five blocks north of the Fort Pierce Marina. This is a great little museum

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Pelicans fly around at Fort Pierce inlet. The Florida Brown Pelican (Pelecanus Occidentalis) is the smallest of all pelicans in the United States. housing diverse exhibits of the life and works of the people of St. Lucie County. The UDT-Seal Museum is on the original training site of the first U.S. Navy frogmen and is dedicated to preserving the heritage of all the Naval Combat Demolition Teams. The UD-Seal Museum is located at 3300 North State Road A1A, Fort Pierce. For information, call 561595-5845. It is closed Mondays. There is modest entrance fee at the UDT-Seal Museum. To get there, take I-95 south to exit 66 East (Orange Avenue, Highway 68). Highway 68 ends

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Happy Murphy’s Day It’s that time of year again where for one day we all become Irish, wear green and drink way too much beer in honor of the great St. Patrick. There also is a lesser known March tradition known as Cinco De Marcho (March 5), where seasoned guzzlers begin a 12-day regimen of beer drinking in order to train their livers to handle the overflow on St. Paddy’s Day. Not joking, even though this is a humor column. However, there is another great Irishman we should celebrate whose impact on the world has caused a lot more drinking than St. Patrick and his name is Murphy. That’s right, as in Murphy’s Law. We celebrate St. Patrick, so how about a day dedicated to Murphy since his law seems to be in effect every other day of the year? Everyone thinks Murphy’s Law is “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Not true. It became that, but the original Murphy’s Law reads: “If there are two or more ways to do something, and one of those ways can result in a catastrophe, then someone will do it.” Now there’s a reason to drink. There are a number of corollaries to this law each of which would result in an even greater consumption of the suds. Murphy’s first corollary is: “Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.” Second corollary: “It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.” Then there is Murphy’s Constant which says: “Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.” I’m thinking a six pack isn’t enough to handle this. Additional corollaries include: “If there is a worse time for something to go wrong, it will happen then,” and “If nothing can go wrong, it will anyway.” Thanks to the Ultimate Murphy Collection for these words of wisdom. Finally, I once again request that if we’re going to dedicate a day in March to a great Irishman and, in our dedication plan to drink way too much, I recommend we dedicate an additional day to the guy whose inescapable laws result in more beer consumption than Oktoberfest, Murphy. SL Dr. Sammy

Recycle Brevard invites public to join its cause This morning, I received an email from Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots (rootsandshoots.org), a program founded by the Jane Goodall Institute in 1991 whose main objective is to inspire and assist young people to work on solutions to problems identified in their communities. The email was an invitation to share “what you’ve done to turn your hope for today into action for a better tomorrow.” My action for a better tomorrow really turned into a journey that started in 2011. At that time, my daughter was 6 years old and curious about what happened to garbage once garbage trucks took it away. We went to a landfill tour offered by the Brevard County Solid Waste Department to find out. That was an amazing experience not only for my daughter but also for me and I recommend everyone to take that tour. It is a true eye opener as to what we are doing with our resources. The tour had such an impact on me and, since I was taking a Community Involvement class at the time, I felt compelled to do something. “Perhaps if there’s more information out there,” I thought, “more people will be inclined to embrace the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — and not send as much to the landfill.” So I created a Facebook page and a blog, both called Recycle Brevard (RecycleBrevard.org). The intention was to spring people to action — Recycle, Brevard! From that point on, I became

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increasingly involved in raising awareness about the 3Rs. For two years, I volunteered in different parts of Brevard County with various organizations and, in March 2013, I decided it was time to incorporate as a not-for-profit to enable me to do more with the help of other volunteers and supporters. Fast forward four years — after many events, programs, projects, collections and continual training — I am ready to take another big step: open our first facility in the community. Located in Rockledge, the facility will serve as a drop-off location for hard-to-recycle and Terracycle materials. We also will make reusable materials available for individuals and groups, and will offer collection of recyclables on a small scale. The facility itself will be a recycling project since we will furnish it with gently-used and second-hand items. We posted a wish list of needed items on Facebook. If you have unwanted items that you would like to donate, please contact me.

The goal of opening this location is to provide a way to divert even more items from the landfill and make it easier for our neighbors and local businesses to commit to the practice of the 3Rs while enabling us to invest in our educational programs and community projects. We will be counting on the support from individuals and other organizations, and on the assistance from our partners to make this initiative a remarkable success. I am happy to say that we have come a long way and, to celebrate our anniversary this month, I would like to invite you to meet us from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Nature’s Table Suntree to chat about our plans. Besides giving us the chance to meet local residents, the restaurant also will donate 20 percent of the value of receipts collected during that time back to Recycle Brevard. But in order to make that happen, we need at least 20 RSVPs recorded on their site. To help us with that, please RSVP by March 12 at groupraise. com/events/22208/. It would be wonderful to meet every single one of you! Looking back at these six years, when I started, I was hoping that with more information I could change the hearts of residents to recycle. Through the years, I realized that only with action I would be able to do that. Would you care to join me?. SL Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@3RsAndBeyond.org.

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Calendar

MARCH

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Annual Interactive Arts Festival Join Health First Plans as they raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition and physical activity for everyone in our community

Saturday, March 4 • 9 a.m. to noon Viera Regional Park Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

FREE!

11 a.m. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-952-1443

9 a.m. - Noon, $1 Grant Street Community Center 2547 Grant Street Melbourne 321-608-7460

Chocolate Festival

Annual Women We Love Garden Luncheon Noon - 2 p.m. Historic Rossetter House Garden 1320 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-254-9855

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Swingtime Band’s Matinee Dance

2 p.m., $7 - $10 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-724-0555

National Oreo Cookie Day

Pickleball

Bingo

10 - 11 a.m., $1 Grant Street Community Center 2547 Grant Street Melbourne 321-608-7460

National Active and Super Senior Luncheon Retired Federal Employees 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Association Meeting 11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker Kathi Ridner of One Senior Place. Kay’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 1552 W. King Street Cocoa

Phoenix Jazz Orchestra performs a Tribute to Stan Kenton

Cars and Coffee 3

All day event. A collection of cars, bikes, and trucks from all over Brevard County gathered together in a familyfriendly environment. Infiniti of Melbourne 901 S. Apollo Blvd. Melbourne 855-738-7940

Cribbage

1:30 p.m. Bring your boards & decks of cards to play. Palm Bay Library 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. Palm Bay, 321-952-4520

9:30 a.m. Front Street Civic Center 2205 Front Street Melbourne 321-674-5700

5 - 8 p.m., $20 Sample food from Titusville area restaurants, meet and greet representatives from 60+ local businesses and enjoy live entertainment. Searstown Mall 3550 S. Washington Ave. Titusville 321-267-3036

2 - 4:30 p.m., $20 Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-960-4897

Merritt Island gymnasium 140 Magnolia Ave. Merritt Island RSVP: 321-453-2144

AARP Driver Safety Class

Taste of Titusville

Retirement Housing Designed to help individuals Foundation’s 55th retain their driving Anniversary Celebration competencies. Cost is $20 per person or $15 for members of AARP. RSVP required. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera Call Lou at 321-698-2311

Pizza Gallery & Grill

Morning Walk

8:30 - 10 a.m. Grant Street Community Center 2547 Grant Street Melbourne 321-608-7460

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. West Melbourne Job Connection Center 2245 Coastal Lane West Melbourne 321-953-8188

March 10 - 12 Valiant Air Command Museum 6600 Tico Road Titusville 321-268-1941

Aging Parent Care

National Girl Scouts Day

Downstagers present “This and That”

6 - 8 p.m. Prsented by Dr. Nathan Allison of Health First. Holiday Inn Viera 8298 N. Wickham Road Viera, 855-892-9003

Goodwill Job Fair

Table Tennis Club

7 - 8:30 p.m. Grant Street Community Center 2547 Grant Street Melbourne 321-608-7460

NAMI Space Coast Support Group

SATURDAY

51st annual Grant Seafood Festival

12:30 p.m. Longhorn Steakhouse 770 E. Merritt Island Causeway Merritt Island 321-868-7775

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Pizza Gallery and Grill The Avenue Viera RSVP 321-633-0397

The Single, Separated, Widowed & Divorced (SSWD) Group Lunch

NewFit Surgical Weight Loss Seminar

6 - 7 p.m. Ensure your loved one has the assistance he or she needs to live safely and comfortably. 849 Sarno Road Republican Liberty Caucus Fine Art Photography Class Melbourne 321-751-1003 1- 3 p.m., $20 for the series of Central East Florida Four-week series to help you Swingtime Concert: Social hour at 6 p.m., learn the fundamentals of “Let’s Boogie” Meeting at 7 p.m. composing a photograph. Memaws BBQ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., March 8, 9 600 E. Eau Gallie Boulevard Cocoa Beach Library Melbourne Auditorium 550 N. Brevard Ave. Melbourne 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104 Melbourne, 321-724-0555 321-254-0073

First Day of Spring Historical Shipwreck Salvor Embroiderers Guild of Captain John Brandon America — Indian River 11 a.m. Chapter Meeting DeGroodt Library 6475 Minton Road SW Palm Bay, 321-952-6317

National Dr. Seuss Day

FRIDAY

Canvas and Cocktails

Open to the public — Everyone is welcome

March 1 - 3 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road Melbourne 321-254-9453

THURSDAY

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Grant Community Center 4580 1st Street Grant 321-723-8687

Celebration of Cars

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wickham Park Pavilion 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne 321-720-5928

First Friday

5:30 - 9 p.m. Eau Gallie Square 1455 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-574-2737

National Johnny Appleseed Day

TICO Warbird Air Show

Knowledge College for Aging Seminar

8:30 a.m. - noon Breakfast and registration at 8 a.m. Riverview Senior Resort 3490 Gran Ave. NE Headaches: Taming the Pain Palm Bay RSVP: 321-312-4555 2 p.m. Presented by Dr. Janielle Third annual Brevard Hyde of Wuesthoff Cooking from the Heart One Senior Place 6 - 10 p.m. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Melbourne Auditorium Viera, 800-522-6363 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, 407-478-2996

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Learn to play Mah Jongg

2:30 p.m. Experienced players are 6:30 p.m. 6 - 7:45 p.m. also welcome. Palm Bay Library For family members, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. caregivers of persons with Palm Bay Library Palm Bay, 321-952-4520 a diagnosed mental illness, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. Palm Bay, 321-952-4520 and persons with mental Derek Warfield & The illness themselves. Tropical Haven Contra Dance Young Wolf Tones Cocoa Library 7:30 - 11 p.m. 7 - 10 p.m. 308 Forrest Ave. Adults $10; under 21 $6 Live Irish music Cocoa 1205 Eddie Allen Road Nolan’s Irish Pub 321-453-4462 Melbourne 204 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway 321-427-3587 Cocoa Beach, 321-783-8499

Paws on the Catwalk Fashion Show

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Brevard Humane Society Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place 321-636-3343, ext. 218

Spring Praise

Noon - 8 p.m. Cocoa Village Riverfront Park Amphitheater 401 Riveredge Blvd. Cocoa, 321-639-3500

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Must register to attend. Hospice of Health First 1131 W. New Haven Ave. West Melbourne 321-434-1744

11 a.m. Lecture on ID theft, current scams and fraud, and alternative weapons. Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Breast Friends provides free support services to newly diagnosed female cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their loved ones. Crowne Plaza Indialantic 2605 N. Highway A1A Indialantic 321-474-6900

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Florida State College 250 Community College Parkway SE Palm Bay 321-723-1060, ext. 11

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

7 - 10 p.m., $10 Dance instruction available 6 - 7 p.m. for $5 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-724-0555

Health First Hospice Volunteer Training

National Puppy Day Crime Prevention Task Force Joy of Life Luncheon

Manatee Appreciation Day Senior Fitness Failure to Plan is Planning Noon, 1 p.m., $3 to Fail Seminar

Please bring your own hand weights and water. Bands 11 a.m. Courtenay Springs Village and chairs will be provided. 1200 S. Courtenay Parkway Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Merritt Island Cocoa Beach 321-452-1233 321-868-1104

Dolphins and Manatees

11 a.m. Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

Swingtime Dance: Spring Fling

Strawberry Festival

Passport to Wines Around the World

6 - 9 p.m. Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane Cocoa, 321-806-3767

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Quilts & Lace Open House

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prizes, food, demonstrations and a special guest. Quilts and Lace, LLC. 7720 N. Wickham Road Suites 111, 112, 113 Melbourne, 321-622-8602

Amateur Backyard BBQ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., $15 F. Burton Smith Park 7575 W. King Street Cocoa 321-631-0306

Boomer Buffet $6.99

Monday - Thursday 3:30-5:30pm In the Avenue Viera

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March 3

Musings in Color 5:30 - 8 p.m. Featuring the work of artist Witha Lacuesta. Fifth Avenue Art Gallery 1470 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-259-8261

March 4

Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will feature vendors from across the state of Florida and the country, featuring rare orchids, palms, large-leafed plants, succulents, Florida-friendly landscaping and garden decor. Melbourne Main Street 1908 Municipal Lane Melbourne 321-724-1741 Historic Cocoa Village 2017 Spring Fine Art & Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Mar. 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Cocoa Village 1 Oleander Street Cocoa, FL 32922 321-631-9075 Third Annual Brewmaster’s Invitational Beer Festival 12:30 - 6 p.m. The festival will feature unlimited tastings of more than 150 beers from 50+ breweries, live music, local artists, lawn games, vendors and food trucks. Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral 670 Dave Nisbet Drive Cape Canaveral 321-613-4805 Melt and Pour Soap Class 2 p.m. $10 materials and instruction provided. Pre-register w/ Reference. Titusville Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville 321-264-5026 “An Evening with Jeffrey Wands” Psychic Medium 6 - 9:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, internationally acclaimed psychic medium will appear in Melbourne to read his audience and take questions. Private readings available. Proceeds benefit Melbourne Woman’s Club charities. Fraternal Order of Police #37 1049 Julia Drive Melbourne 321-794-8901 Cocoa Beach Contra Dance 7:30 - 10 p.m. Lesson 7 p.m., Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adults $10, under 21 $6, special dances may be more. Contact Catie 321 Ramp Road Cocoa Beach 321-427-3587

March 5

BCBA Spring Wedding Show 1 - 4 p.m., $5 - $10 Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane Cocoa, 321-635-9975

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Greased Lightning 2 - 5 p.m., $75 Presented by the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra. American Muscle Car Museum 3500 Sarno Road Melbourne 321-216-7804

March 6

Coral Concert: The Genevans 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Road Melbourne 321-426-9378

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March 10

Eighth annual Casino Night 6 - 9 p.m. Lexus at Melbourne 3927 Bromley Drive Viera, 321-459-2200

March 11

Fifth annual Brianna Marie Foundation 5K 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne, 407-342-8979 HUGE Indoor/Outdoor annual Flea Market 8 a.m. - noon Tropical Haven 1205 Eddie Allen Road Melbourne, 321-674-5794 Holy Trinity’s 25th annual Evening of Elegance 6 - 11 p.m., $200 “A Night in Old Florida” promises attendees a fun-filled and relaxed evening in “Florida Formal” style. Property of Ed and Cheryl Scott Address to be announced 321-723-8323

March 14

Women Who Rock Awards Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., $40 Hilton Rialto Melbourne 200 Rialto Place Melbourne, 321-674-7007 IRCC Parkinson’s Support Group 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Barbara Fradkin, BSW, One Senior Place is the facilitator Indian River Colony Club 1936 Freedom Way Viera, 321-751-6771

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 11 a.m Viera Elks Lodge #2817 5820 US Highway 1 S. Rockledge 321-504-3111

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VOLUNTEER with Hospice of St. Francis Training provided at no cost No previous experience necessary Opportunities are available throughout Brevard County

Classes are held in Melbourne and Titusville Learn more by contacting:

Vicky Hamilton, Volunteer Coordinator, Titusville Mary Larson, Volunteer Coordinator, Melbourne 321-269-4240 or toll free 866-269-4240

Drag Queen Bingo 5:30 - 11:30 p.m. Helps raise funds for Space Coast Pride Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne, 321-255-4638 Continued on p.35

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Senior Life

News for Titusville, Mims & Port St. John

North Brevard Elegant Titusville treasure banks on its beauty BY FLORA REIGADA Since the 1920s, the Bank of Titusville and Trust Company building has been a fixture on the corner of Washington Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Titusville. Its trademark four-sided, outdoor clock marks the spot. Built in classical, beaux arts style, with solid concrete construction, the bank has been entered onto the National Register of Historic Places. A plaque near its entrance attests to this. The building’s interior features a spacious lobby crowned with a crystal chandelier. A grand stairway rises to a balcony and a meeting room. According to Sarah Etheredge, a volunteer at the North Brevard Historical Museum, the Bank of Titusville became Citizens Bank in the 1940s and First Federal Savings and Loan in the 1970s. No longer an operational bank, the building is owned by Joe and Huberta Davis and houses Pamela Myers Realty. It is for sale, along with the popular Café Chocolat, a few doors away, also owned by the Davis family. Years ago the late historian and

SENIOR LIFE Photo by Dan Reigada

The elegant lobby of the Bank of Titusville and Trust Company building in Downtown Titusville has a grand stairway that was once a popular place for brides to pose for pictures. journalist, Bob Hudson said the bank was started by J.E. Nobles. Hudson recalled that during the Great Depression, it became insolvent. “Along with Titusville’s other financial institution, the Indian River State Bank, it was forced to close,” he said. “For about four or five years, the city had no bank. During the 1930s, the bank was reopened by E.H.

Ashcraft.” Employees from the 1950s recall it as a pleasant place to work. They fondly remember a janitor and jackof-all-trades, James Hawkins, who would open the bank’s doors in the morning and close them at night. He also would walk women employees to their cars after dark. No one can remember the bank

being robbed. As the years passed, however, its short hours did not keep pace with an increasingly fast-paced world. Security features were minimal and it had no air conditioning. Online information shows the First Federal Savings Bank of Titusville at 300 S. Washington Ave. inactive as of July 1, 1985. SL

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Park event full of fun BY FLORA REIGADA The community is invited to a day of family fun, food and entertainment at the 24th annual “Afternoon in the Park” to benefit the North Brevard Historical Society and Museum. The event is free. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Fox Lake Park. A barbecue chicken or pork lunch with all the fixings will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Food tickets are $10 and SENIOR LIFE Photo courtesy of Judy Davis can be purchased in advance at Betty Mattingly welcomes the community to the North Brevard Historical last year’s “Afternoon in the Park” event to Museum, 301 S. Washington benefit the North Brevard Historical Society Ave. in Downtown Titusville. and Museum. The drawing in foreground Tickets also can be purchased depicts the old Titusville High School. during the event, at the large Fox Lake pavilion. Carryout will be available. In addition, museum-related items Save room for delicious such as books, mugs and DVDs will desserts to be sold at a bake sale. be for sale. Love those antique cars with their The North Brevard Historical gleaming chrome grills, running Society and Museum’s mission is “the boards and tail fins? These blasts from collection, preservation, recording the past will be on display. and display of historical artifacts, Get those toes tapping. A disc photographs and written records of an jockey will play music throughout the area from Port St. John to the Volusia event and line dancers are slated to County line and from the Atlantic perform. Ocean to the St. Johns River.” Those wanting to learn something Come eat and enjoy while new or hone their skills can do so at supporting that mission. SL quilting, basket weaving and stained glass demonstrations. For information, call 321-269Want to try your luck? A 50/50 3658 or go to nbbd.com/godo/ drawing will be held. historicalsociety/

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Calendar & Events Every Tuesday • Noon - 3 p.m. North Brevard SHINE: Health Insurance Help Senior Center Counselors assist with Medicare 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333

Mondays • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Smartphone and Tablet Class Call Jim Cheal for an appointment at 321-258-1936. $2 members/$3 non-members.

Tuesdays • 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Beginner Line Dancing $3 members/$4 non-members.

Wednesdays • 10 - 11 a.m.

Senior Fitness $3 members/$4 non-members.

Friday, Mar. 10 • 7 - 10 p.m.

Dance Party $5 per person, includes snacks. BYOB

Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Rd., Mims 321-264-5080

Thursday, March 2 • 1:30 p.m.

Book Club Discussing “A Trick of the Light” by Louise Penny. Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.

March 8 - 10 • Times vary

Big Spring Book & Bake Sale Great deals on hard-covered science fiction/fantasy and mysteries, videotapes, DVDs and audiobooks.

Thursday, March 16 • 6 p.m.

Cook the Book Club Join us to cook together from “Five-Ingredient Recipes” by Philia Kelnhofer.

Tuesday, March 21 • 2 - 3 p.m.

William A. Johnson, Esquire Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney

“For years I have been counseling my clients on the “Total Care” concept to address their concerns when a long term care situation arises. My“Total Care” approach means that I am able, through my close working relationships, to bring valuable professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, geriatrics, geriatric case management, long term care and finance to bear on your long term care problem. Combined with my legal expertise as a Florida Board Certified Elder Law attorney, I will provide you with a comprehensive plan for facing the future in uncertain times.”

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Coloring Club for Grownups Indulge your inner artist with this soothing and peaceful activity.

Thursday, March 23 • 6:30 p.m. Archaeology Along the St. Johns River Learn about famous archaeological sites and historically significant areas on the St. Johns River.

Monday, March 27 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Beaded Jewelry Class Make a charm bracelet with the Bead Ladies. Call to register. $15/craft.

Port St. John Public Library

6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867

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Every Monday • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stop in for a FREE COPY of our Long Term Care & Nursing Home booklet.

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Come see us at our new location. 140 Interlachen Rd. Ste. B, Melbourne

321-253-1667 • www.FloridaElderLaw.net 321-757-9205

Yarning for a Cause Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join the group and make items to be donated to charities.

Every Monday • 2 - 4 p.m.

Master Gardener’s Clinic Our master gardener will answer your plant questions. Bring samples.

Every Tuesday • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games

Join other seniors for a variety of games: Rummikub, Dominoes and others. Bring your favorite game and lunch or a snack.

and Medicaid questions. Call for an appointment time 321-222-7981.

Every Friday • 2 - 4 p.m.

Yarn Club Knit, crochet, and needle arts. Sit, talk and create. All ages and abilities welcome.

Every Saturday • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous Join others who are becoming victorious over bad eating habits.

Wednesday, March 15 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Bookworms Adult Discussion Group Meet other readers who will discuss the book of the month, available at the reference desk.

Titusville Public Library

2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville 321-264-5026 Every Tuesday • 10 - 11 a.m.

Master Gardener’s Clinic Our master gardener will answer your plant questions. Bring samples.

Every Tuesday • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Yoga with Jamie Bring a yoga mat and water. $5 cost.

Every Wednesday • Noon - 2 p.m. Instructional Line Dancing Learn to make the most of your exercise experience.

Wednesdays, March 1, 22 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Art Gallery Cards with Ree Materials provided. Contact Ree 321-961-2350. $10 per person.

Friday, March 3 • 3 p.m.

Travel to Cuba Seminar Presented by Lee Rosenkrantz from Florida Greeters.

Tuesday, March 7 • 2 p.m. Pinterest Class Sign up in Reference for this beginner’s guide to Pinterest.

Tuesday, March 9 • 2 p.m.

Afternoon Book Club Contact Reference for book selection.

Friday, March 13 • 4 - 7 p.m. Friends of the Titusville Library Spring Book Sale $5 Bag-it sale.

Thursdays, March 16 and 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Beading Class $15/class. Pre-register with Normandie 321-225-1394.

Tuesday, March 18 • 2 p.m. Spanish Club Casual Spanish conversation for adults, for fun and learning.

Friday, March 24 • 10 a.m.

Acrylic Painting with Pat Urbano $10 for materials and instruction. Pre-register with Reference.

Saturday, March 25 • 10 a.m. One-on-One iOS and Android device sessions. Pre-register with Reference.

Monday, March 27 • 6 p.m.

Evening Book Club Contact Reference for book selection.

SENIOR LIFE • MARCH 2017

I ♥ my pet Meet Trinity Meet Paisley Paisley is a 3-year-old sub-miniature Blue Merle Australian Shepherd. My grandma lives at Indian River Colony Club and lets me run around her house with my favorite toy chicken. Owner Claire Kolakowski

Trinity is a 6-year-old black Labrador, who is a therapy dog. She can lighten up any room, and her tail never stops wagging. She is a special dog, who loves playing with her squeaky toys and riding in the golf cart. Owners Steve and Janette Ernest Melbourne

Meet Alfie and Fazza They are both 2-year-old Cockerpoodles. Alfie is a color phantom. He was black at one time. Fazza is Blue Merle. They have the same father, a miniature poodle, but different mothers, both cocker spaniels. They were born two days apart.

Owners Karen and Peter S. Melbourne Do you have the cutest pet in your neighborhood?Does your pet have a funny habit, a favorite toy? Include your pet in Senior Life’s I Love My Pet gallery. Email a photo of your pet with its name and most endearing qualities along with your name and address to media@bluewatercreativegroup.com.

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Florida’s Gator Nation is alive and well at the Space Coast Gator Club BY MUFFY BERLYN One of the most active and largest clubs in the world, with more than 1,200 members, is right in Brevard’s backyard. The Space Coast Gator Club (SCGC) with its strong alumni and fan ties to the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville and their football team, the Florida Gators, welcomes not only UF alumni as members but fans of the team and university as well. Googling “Florida Gators” online will get you nearly 6 million results, “Florida Gator Clubs” will get you more than 450,000 results, while spacecoastgatorclub.com will get you a welcoming group of alumni and fans local to Brevard. The club has sponsored ice hockey matches, brain cancer awareness runs, lacrosse matches, vacation cruises, a private brewery tour, lectures with dinner, brews cruise, beach cleanup, young alumni hangout, watch parties, alumni rivalry night and an annual kickoff party to celebrate the UF football season. Amanda Ferguson, the current VP of the club and a 2002 alumna, thought joining the club “would be a great way to meet people I had something in common with.” She remembers her first activity. “I went to a football watch party by myself and didn’t know too many people. The host spent time talking to me, and everyone was very welcoming. I had a great experience.” Ferguson said of the watch parties, “When you can’t go to the game, you can be somewhere with other Gator

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University of Florida and University of South Florida ice hockey teams recently played in Battle For Brevard at the Space Coast Iceplex. The event, sponsored by the Space Coast Gator Club, was a sellout. fans.” The watch parties are held at five different locations around the county. “Each Gator game,” explained Ferguson, “we have a host. The restaurant has the game on TV, we do a raffle at halftime for Gator prizes, play Gator music, and (participate in) Gator cheers. It’s a lively environment to watch the game in.” David Melnyk, current president of the SCGC and a 20014 UF graduate, moved to Brevard and wanted to get plugged in so he checked out the club. They asked him to join, and there was an opening for president. “It was a good challenge for me,” Melnyk said of filling the post. He explained that his junior year “A scholarship allowed me to pay my way through college, and a reason to want to give back to the next generation of Gators.”

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The club also offers scholarships. “If you are from Brevard County and attend the University of Florida, you are probably eligible to receive a scholarship from the club,” the SPGC website explains. “To date, we’ve given out $125,000 in scholarships,’’ Melnyk said. “Scholarships tend to be a thousand dollars each. It varies year to year on a need basis.” The club also helps UF alumni and fans hook up with internships and jobs, leveraging the SCGC network and the relationship SCGC has with corporations and business owners throughout the county. “You’ve got a Gator community within a local community.,’’ Melnyk said. “Although there is no place like Gainesville or the Swamp, by being a member, you have access to a bunch of local Gators who are getting to

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know each other, enjoying sports with each other, enjoying the Gator community at home.” “UF promotes the Gator Nation,’’ Ferguson said. “Gator Nation is all over the world. The Space Coast Gator Club is a proud representation of that.” Look for upcoming club activities on their website and join by logging onto their website, spacecoastgatorclub.com, and click on “become a member.” SL

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Seasons, moments and hygee Those who savor seasons, moments and hygee normally live longer lives. All of us are conditioned for change. Spring has sprung. Wherever you reside, the seasons bring a fresh awareness of new life. Your personal attitude, philosophy, faith, and connection with people are moments to nurture new life. Each new moment of life gives us the opportunity to experience new locations, vistas and lifestyles. In the book “Senior Moments,” author Bernadetter McCarver Snyder helps readers have prayer talks with God about aging gracefully. Her books incorporate humor and inspiration that help conquer life’s problems and to live the moment. Each moment gives us a chance to celebrate, give thanks and realize the perks of seniority. People of all cultures have rituals and routines for dealing with seasons. People in Scandinavian countries have built hygee (pronounced “HOO-ga”) into their culture. Easily defined by Kate Rockwood in Dr. Oz The Good Life magazine: “Hygge is derived from a Norwegian word meaning “well being” where one kicks back in a supercozy atmosphere and finds joy in simplicity.” They sip hot tea in front of the fireplace, use candles, have small potluck suppers with neighbors and bring nature indoors with plants. In Florida, people enjoy iced tea while sitting poolside soaking up the sun, with tropical plants creating a paradise garden. Neighbors gather for cookouts around the poolside kitchen.

Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski In “Disrupt Aging” by Jo Ann Jenkins, a bold new path to living your best life at every age is chronicled. Seniors are encouraged to embrace opportunities, see problems as challenges and change the way we look at getting older. Quotations, sayings, prayers and hymns are loaded with reference to seasons and moments. An old Shaker Hymn captures our moment: “ ‘Tis the gift to be simple. ‘Tis the gift to be free. ‘Tis the gift to come down where you want to be. And when you find yourself in the place just right, you will be in the valley of love and delight.” References are made to seniors being in the “Autumn of Life.” Della Reese, who played the role of Tess in “Touched By An Angel” on television commented: “Old is a state of mind. If you think young thoughts, do young things and have young ideas, you don’t have to get old — you just live a long time.” SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be contacted at topicsed@aol.com.

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Together with her husband, Dr. Alex Sanchez, Elaine has created a number of online continuing education courses for nurses, long-term care administrators, and mental health professionals. She writes the blog, Caregiver Help Word of the Day, and is a regular contributor to numerous magazines and online publications, including the Huffington Post.

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