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Visiting Suntree Elementary School chorus student Daniela Roa teaches Wuesthoff Town Square Assisted Living community resident Barbara Preston hand gestures for her school song under the guidance of activities director Elizabeth Burbeck. BY LINDA WIGGINS Connecting older and younger generations provides unseen benefits for all ages, and thankfully Brevard is becoming a place where it is more likely to occur, according to one source. “While Brevard County is still a great place to retire, it is also a place where young families and individuals of all ages are relocating. That is good for our residents, who love when younger family members come to call,” said Elizabeth Burbeck, activities director for Wuesthoff

Town Square Assisted Living community in Viera. Chorus students from nearby Suntree Elementary School came calling and performing for residents May 15, and Burbeck wasted no time encouraging interaction, with young students teaching residents the hand gestures to their school tune for a sing-along. “That’s what we do all day long every day, create opportunities for interaction and staying physically active and mentally sharp, so it is really huge for them to pay us a visit. Our residents absolutely adore the

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company of young people. It keeps them young.” It’s a mark of pride to have a grandchild active in your life, say many grandparents and grandchildren. “It’s ridiculous how proud my grandma is of me and my sister,” said Alexander Edwards, 20. “She’s constantly talking us up to her friends and to the rest of the family. It’s obvious she gets a lot of enjoyment

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The first shall be the last Every June, the media receives a request to promote a day of awareness of elder abuse from the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. A June 5 expo at Melbourne Auditorium gives out important information to potential victims and those who love them, see page 11. Senior Life was involved in the formation of TRIAD to bring together law enforcement and elder care providers nearly two decades ago, so we’ve long been keen observers in advancing the valuation of our elders. That’s the key. Valuation. This means enhancing the value of older Americans in several ways. First, among ourselves. Events like our Forever Young, Boomer Bash and Senior Safari expos remind us we are awesome, that there is much life to enjoy to the fullest until the very last PFHHHHT! of the brief fireworks that is life. Second, among our caregivers, and that means boomers in our 50s and 60s who are now becoming seniors ourselves. We have an honor to perform in caring for our parents that, should we discharge that duty selflessly, will bring us joy and esteem for our remaining days, and maybe even good karma when it comes our turn to receive care. Thirdly, among our grandchildren and great-grands who are babies, children or young adults. This is why we have placed our focus on positive, intergenerational activities on the cover, on page 6, on page 8 and our regular feature, Grandparents Rock! on page 12. This is where it begins. Encouraging our youngest to value our oldest, and that, of course, is a two-way street. So it gives me great pleasure to announce our cool new event to mark 70 years since peace was declared Aug. 14, 1945, ending World War II. The first phase of this event is to capture living history in an intergenerational video project from those who remember that day, to share with younger generations and those to come, on page 21. Our elders are the keepers of all things sacred, our traditions, our history, our hopes. By valuing our elders highly today, we plant hope that in our precious years to come, we, too, will be held in high esteem. Jill Blue-Gaines | jill@myseniorlife.com

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MOAA-CC honors Army JROTC scholarship earners STORY/PHOTOS BY JILL BLUE-GAINES Encouraging youth in leadership is vital to future military strength, officials said at a May 19 Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral Chapter luncheon at Indian River Colony Club to honor Army ROTC appointees and scholarship earners. “These students have all gone through rigorous selection processes and represent the ‘cream of the crop’ from our local area,” said retired Navy Capt. Robert D. Watts, MOAA-CC president. During the program, each student was presented with a $50 check from MOAA-CC in recognition of their achievement. Viera High School senior Army instructor retired Lt. Col. Tim Thomas turned the tables when it came time to introduce his JROTC scholarship earners. He handed the microphone to his cadets so they could introduce their parents. “Their parents are why they are here. They set high expectations of them and gave them the support for them to achieve those goals. This is why we have the strong U.S. military that we enjoy. It starts there,” Thomas said. He also thanked MOAA members for all their support they provide all of the JROTC programs across Brevard County. “We couldn’t do what we do without the help of MOAA.” SL

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Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School students Mikayla Woltman, Anthony Fair, Christine Fraustro and Ryan Miller presented the colors at the annual awards ceremony. Bayside High/ROTC student Nathaniel Barthelemy, with instructor Lt. Col. Bob Livingston, is heading to USF on a Naval scholarship with Marine option.

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Winner of the Fifteenth Annual Playwriting Contest meets her mother, Val, whose job is to clean the mobile library. Bobby runs to Val after his father beats him severely. An adventure to rival the greatest stories captured in the mobile library’s books unfolds. Along the way, the definition of “family” reveals itself poignantly through their interactions with each other and with Joe, a man with a secret past. Suitable for adults and tweens, “Mobile Library” takes readers on a journey through the British countryside and within themselves. “Mobile Library” belongs on the top shelf of my personal library. SL

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Brevard Schools Club creates a Legacy for all generations BY LINDA WIGGINS

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Legacy Club coordinator Ginger Blair, second from left, hosted a space education event at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in April for the enjoyment of members, sponsored by the Astronaut Memorial Foundation.

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student athletes go on to college and pro level sports and it is a thrill to follow them in their careers.” While the events are great fun for Legacy Club members and the classes a great benefit to them, it can’t be overstated how important their presence is to students, Blair said. Just ask her daughter, Kelsey, who now has gone on to college. “I performed in a theatre show and an older gentleman and his wife came up to me afterward and told me how much they enjoyed the show, how I brought them so much joy, and afterward his wife told me just how much that meant because her husband didn’t care for theatre yet she’d never seen him laugh so hard,” Kelsey said. “It’s one thing when your parents or maybe friends of the family watch your show and say how good you are, but when complete strangers attend just because they are seeking entertainment and you get that validation, it makes all the difference in the world.” For more information or to register for membership or classes, go to brevardschools.org and click Links to find Legacy Club, or call Ginger Blair at 321-633-1000, ext. 644. SL

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After three years of renovation work, a historic landmark in GrantValkaria has reopened as an antiquesfilled entertainment destination. Grant Station opened in April at the site of the old Jorgensen’s General Store, which was built between 1892 and 1894 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, said Chris Pozgar, president and owner of Grant Station Inc. “We’re getting a great reaction,” Pozgar said. “People are loving it, because everybody loves the old store. Anybody from the area grew up going there.” The new business at 5390 S. U.S. 1 is home to Rib City, a 70-seat barbecue restaurant, and Island Paddle, where visitors can buy or rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and tour the nearby Indian River Lagoon. Grant Station also hosts a monthly farmer’s market and plans to add a permanent structure to make the market a full-time SENIOR LIFE Mike Gaffey fixture, Pozgar said. Formerly a historic general store, Grant Station recently reopened as a complex of businesses anchored by a restaurant that Old Grant Creamery, featuring prepares its fare in a mock little red caboose. homemade ice cream, and a barn for special events such as weddings, bingo years, Pozgar worked with banks and that the previous owner had sold. “I out and catering are available. and auctions will open in the coming investors to purchase the old store after really had to take my time and rebuild Pozgar said many guests are months, Pozgar said. it went into foreclosure. He and his the history,” he said. grateful that the old store is back in In addition to being a general store, father, Bob, spent months rebuilding Rib City at Grant Station is the business. “Nobody wanted to see it Jorgensen’s also was a trading post the aging, two-story structure. Fort Myers-based barbecue chain’s get torn down like some of the other and telegraph office and was the first “We pretty much rebuilt the entire first franchise on Florida’s East Coast, places like the Tradewinds Hotel or post office in Central Florida, “before place and then we made it a totally Pozgar said. Menu items include baby- Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant,” he said. Melbourne, before Vero (Beach), different venue than it ever was back ribs, pulled pork and barbecue “I mean, just one historic site after before Orlando,” Pozgar said. “There before,” Pozgar said. “It’s been a long chicken, and side dishes such as onion another is getting torn down in Brevard was no such place as Miami and Key process to get it to where it is, but rings and cheese fries. The restaurant is County.” West,” he said. “It was the farthest you’ve really got to see it to appreciate open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. For more information about Grant south Central Florida post office, right it.” to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Station, call 321-610-7642 or go here in Grant.” Pozgar also tracked down antiques 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday to historicgrantstation.com. SL After eyeing the property for many to replace historic items from the store and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Take-

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If she lived any place else, Frances “Fran” Schwartz would be considered a superhero. But like Superman on Krypton, she’s just an Average Joe at Indian River Colony Club in Viera. “The people who live here, they are amazing. You’ve got generals, artists, everyone here is either a retired highranking officer in the military or an incredibly accomplished expert in whatever area that has interested them, or in many cases, both,” said Schwartz, who was inducted into the Teacher’s College, Columbia University Nursing Hall of Fame in April. The Nursing Education Alumni Association nod acknowledged Schwartz for her contribution to nursing and health care. As a civilian, Schwartz developed and implemented the VA Nurses Helpline that operates in 12 states plus Washington D.C. and serves millions of veterans. Her degrees from Columbia University include a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Education and a

doctorate in Nursing Education. The retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in the Nurse Corps came out of retirement in 2009 at age 72 to serve on active duty as a nurse case manager for injured soldiers returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I was already working at the Bronx VA at the time, and I received an email alerting of an overwhelming need for services, asking anyone who could go back to do so, so I thought I’d take part,” Schwartz said. In addition to relocating for a year to the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. “I guess when I look around at the level of service and sacrifice around me, I don’t really think of it as a great feat. It’s more like something anyone would do who has a particular training and ability that is needed, you help out.” SL

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Erwin and Frances “Fran” Schwartz, left, reside at Indian River Colony Club. Schwartz, above, served in Panama in 1997.

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Indian River Colony Club residents Sarah McInnis and George Keller of Viera recently celebrated their 101st birthdays, McInnis in April and Keller in March.

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Eau Gallie High School’s ‘first class’ holds 50th BY GEORGE WHITE All 50th high school reunions celebrate a special milestone anticipated by former graduates for many years. It’s even more special for the Class of 1965 at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne because they represent its first full year of existence. The previous year the students split the year with the first six months attending Melbourne High School. About 110 members of the Class of ’65 gathered May 8 to 10 for the special reunion, culminating with a Saturday night event at the decorated Eau Gallie Civic Center. The festivities started with a Friday night meet

For the 50th, we found and contacted 30 new classmates which resulted in six coming who had never ever come out to an event since high school. — Judy Hunt Davis and greet at the Tortoise Island clubhouse. Several members played golf Saturday morning while about 20 attendees toured the high school on Saturday afternoon. Maybe it’s the unique nature of being among the 356 members of the “first full class” that has bonded

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Judy Hunt Davis, left, Peggy Barker Matthews, Sue Tangen Moran and JoAnn Cervola Hogan were the organizing committee for the Eau Gallie High Class of ’65 reunion. them more than normal, said reunion organizing committee member JoAnn Cervola Hogan. “We had our first reunion at 10 years and then we did them at 20, 25, 35, 40, 45. We also had something for our 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and a bunch of us meet at Grill’s once a month for dinner,’’ she said. The reunions draw about 150 class members but it’s a slightly different group for each event. This year the classmate who traveled the farthest came from Israel, she said.

“For the 50th, we found and contacted 30 new classmates which resulted in six coming who had never ever come out to an event since high school. A lot of them we contacted by phone,’’ said organizing committee member Judy Hunt Davis. “We all just kind of clicked,’’ said committee member Peggy Barker Matthews. Also on the committee was Sue Tangen Moran. The weekend concluded with about 30 classmates attending a two-hour farewell brunch. SL

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY DARRELL WOEHLER They came from all over the United States, these U.S. war veterans, and each man or woman had their own reason for being at the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion at Wickham Park April 19 to 26. Thousands came by all modes of transportation during this weekend. Though called a reunion, and there were some unit and group reunions, many came as individuals, hoping to, if not heal the pain, at least to ease the pain of long-ago memories and battles that, for some, feel all too recent. It’s hard to get this far into this story and not have mentioned The Traveling Vietnam Wall. The 3/5th size Vietnam Wall arrived from Cocoa

The Traveling Wall returned to Wickham Park for the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion April 19 to 26.

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with nearly 1,000 motorcycle escorts to a stormy setup on April 19. Opening ceremonies had to be canceled due to flooding rains and high winds. It almost seemed appropriate, looking back on the stormy history of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. and the Vietnam War. Construction was completed in 1982 amid protests dating back to the Vietnam War itself. More than 58,000 names of military soldiers killed during the Vietnam War are engraved on the original wall and on this Traveling Wall, in the order they were killed. Among the week’s activities: a Massing of the Colors, helicopter dust-off landing, “mess tents” — well, at least various types of food being served from a tent, including Savvas Alexander, a veteran of the Greek military — patches, pins and SENIOR LIFE Darrell Woehler all types of military memorabilia, George Norris T-shirts, uniforms, etc. for sale; a Gold

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It makes its return to Melbourne annually about this time, but there is something about the Wall that draws one to return. Watching at various times from dawn to dusk, and then the way lighting reflects at night, it’s like it has a force of its own. Men, women and children come, each having their own private reason for being there. Many come and just stare, lost in their own individual thoughts. Some come as a family, such as Troy Fairchild (who lost his father), and Sandra Hennes, as they try to explain to their son, Harley Hewitt, what those names mean. Overcome with grief and fighting tears, Troy fell to the ground. A veteran suffering from Combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder did not want to give his name, but came just to remember “back then.” Ron “Doc” Abner, now of New Smyrna Beach, was a combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. While walking along the Wall, he struck up a conversation with Robert Stemler of Cocoa who flew B-51s over Europe during World War II as part of the 9th Air Force and the Army Air Corp. They bonded instantly. Several soldiers interviewed visiting the Wall had “Doc” for a nickname. Cynthia

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National World War II Museum reveals secrets of our way of life SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Walking up Andrew Higgins Drive to the corner of Magazine Street, the National World War II Museum rises against the New Orleans skyline like a giant stone vault, holding the history, and perhaps some secrets, of what’s been termed America’s “Greatest Generation.” It’s a history touching every facet of American life. Sixteen million men and women served in the armed forces during World War II. Inside the museum’s five (soon to be six) buildings are the stories of those lives. For many, those stories are also passed down on family trees from generation to generation. The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion is the place to start your journey through the museum. There you can buy tickets and talk to museum volunteers. With a little luck, you’ll hear a first-hand account from one of the approximately 20 WWII veterans who volunteer with the museum. The Memorial Pavilion is also where you start your “Dog Tag Experience.” With a general admission ticket to the museum, you receive a dog tag allowing you to follow the life of a WWII participant. The Train Car Experience is your first stop with your dog tag, recreating the first leg of a journey that carried millions of Americans away from their families and into service. Throughout the museum, you check-in at different stations, collecting the stories for your dog tag and learning more about the person whose life you’re following. If your museum trip starts early, Jeri Nims Soda Shop is a great place to grab a snack or a quick breakfast, while The American Sector is a fullservice restaurant serving lunch and dinner. You can add a little flair to your visit with a live show at Stage Door Canteen, where music of the war years comes to life. Find the show lineup and ticket information online before your visit at stagedoorcanteen.org.

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The National World War II Museum in New Orleans includes The Road to Berlin interactive exhibit showcasing the challenges servicemen face in Europe, top, and the U.S. Freedom Pavilion with replicas of WWII-era aircraft, including the B-17 My Gal Sal. Once you leave the Memorial Pavilion, cross the street to the main portion of the WWII Museum. The newest addition, added in 2014, is Campaigns of Courage, considered the heart of the museum experience. The Road to Berlin exhibit showcases the grueling challenges servicemen faced in the European theater, from the deserts of North Africa to Germany’s doorstep. The interactive experience brings together the entire campaign from battle to battle, and reveals the

Meet a history maker Having the chance to talk to and learn from a WWII veteran is something we won’t be able to do much longer. I met two extraordinary men on my visit. Arthur Arceneax, 92, was a Marine pilot who’ll tell you from the start he’s lived the very best life. And he’s got the heart and spirit to prove it. A career military man, Arceneax saw fighting in Okinawa, Korea and Vietnam, finally retiring after 22 years of service at the rank of lieutenant colonel. Along the way, Arceneax married the girl of his dreams SENIOR LIFE Photo and says, with a laugh, without the uniform, he’d never have been able to catch such a Arthur Arceneax wonderful woman. He tries to be at the museum every Saturday sharing his story. Bert Stolier, 96, was talking to a group of visitors when I walked up. Stolier joined the Marine Corps at 17 and was a warrant officer on the U.S.S. Northampton. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and an attack at sea. Stolier spent three days in the waters of the Pacific Ocean before being picked up by a Navy ship. If you’ve got a WWII veteran in the family, don’t miss the opportunity to take SENIOR LIFE Photo them to see the museum. They’ll get free Bert Stolier admission and a special veteran’s ID.

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strategy and the sacrifices that helped win the war. The exhibit presents a unique personal perspective on the cost of war, with personal items, such

Art Arceneaux received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in missions flown over Japanese islands during WWII. Talking with a veteran during your trip to the museum brings history to life.

as family photographs, strewn across a beach of real sand from Normandy. The Road to Tokyo exhibit is scheduled to open later this year. Continue your journey through history with a stop at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Replicas of six WWII-era aircraft, including B-17 My Gal Sal, are suspended in air, and in time. The four-story viewing deck provides a 360-degree view of the aircraft. The Vehicles of War exhibit offers a glimpse of what it was like on the ground, facing an attack from different war machines, or being rushed from the battlefield with an injury. There you’ll also find the Medal of Honor Wall and “Final Mission: The U.S.S. Tang Experience.” Set aside enough time to see everything at the museum, including the “Beyond All Boundaries” movie (produced and narrated by Tom Hanks) and the Final Mission interactive experience. Each requires an additional ticket and happens at pre-set times throughout the day. Be sure to check times and prices online before you go at nationalww2museum.org. Beyond All Boundaries is a 4D experience that puts you on the front

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continued from 17 Hutchison, with Vietnam Veterans of Brevard, one of the main sponsors of the week’s activities, served as a drill sergeant, providing training for our soldiers. Then you look around, and like a ghost from the past, there stands George Norris in his Army dress green’s from World War II. Norris, now of Palm Bay and in his 90s, was a prisoner of war for 7 ½ months in the Philippines way “back then” in the 1940s. There was a young man pushing an older gentleman in a wheelchair along the Wall. Getting the ride was Manuel Rios who was injured in Vietnam in 1966 and is still suffering after-effects, including cancer (think Agent Orange) now 49 years later. His son, David Rios, has been taking care of him. The youth of our country was well represented, including the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets of Melbourne who had the distinct honor of providing an Honor Guard for the Wall during the day. Space Coast Young Marines participated in the Massing of the Colors. Among the very young was 3 ½-year-old Jason Dixon, grandson of Judy Dixon of Merritt Island. Jason was seen digging in the dirt with a toy bulldozer (i.e., future engineer) and then flying a miniature Army helicopter (i.e., future warrant officer). But back to the Wall again. If you stare at the Wall long enough, the names tend to blur together, and perhaps that may help you forget. But lest we forget, there are more than 58,000 individual names on that Wall

Jason Dixon Manuel Rios and son David Rios

Debbie King of Palm Bay and each one has an individual story, be it a son, daughter, father, mother or any other relative or friend. The Wall is a reminder that we should not let the names blur together. Honor our veterans always. SL

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MUSEUM continued from 18 lines. Archival footage and narrations of real life stories bring to life a growing threat in Europe and news of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. The movie affects every one of your senses, enabling you to better understand the magnitude and weight of the war that changed the world. You feel the rumble of tanks as America enters the war, and see and hear steam rising from the jungles as American troops fight for freedom. The production also highlights the courage of Americans at home, as every citizen — male, female, black, white, immigrant — answered the call and lived up to the demands of wartime. One of the most emotional stories in the museum is that of the U.S.S. Tang. The interactive experience puts you inside America’s most decorated WWII submarine on its last patrol. The commander gives orders as visitors man battle stations. The experience combines actual tasks with an overhead projection of the submarine’s final, fatal fight. Standing at a duty station, the makeshift compartment rings with the sounds of firing torpedoes and mechanics. There’s a sense of pride as crew members take down more enemy vessels, followed by panic with the realization your efforts aren’t enough to save the ship. If you’ve already been to the museum, the new additions should bring you back on your next trip to

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The U.S.S. Tang interactive exhibit, top, puts the visitor inside the sub on its last patrol. The Vehicles of War exhibit, right, includes tanks and half-tracks. New Orleans. You’ll leave feeling more proud than ever to be an American, knowing your cultural heritage runs in the blood of these heroes. SL PLAN A VISIT

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The Stage Door Canteen features live performances to bring the music of the era to life.

Who is Andrew Higgins? When you think New Orleans, voodoo, sugar-powdered beignets and Mardi Gras might come to mind. But the Big Easy was also the launching pad for one of the biggest success stories in World War II, the “Higgins Boat.” The National WWII Museum is located in New Orleans to pay homage to ship-designer Andrew Jackson Higgins, whose boat helped America win the war. The “Higgins Boat” enabled U.S. soldiers to land on the open beaches of Normandy. In September 1943, 92 percent of U.S. Navy vessels were designed by Higgins Industries. By the end of the war, 20,094 boats had been built by 30,000 New Orleanians. There’s also an Alabama connection, as Higgins spent four years in Mobile working in the lumber business before moving to New Orleans. As they say, stars have always fallen on (or at least sailed through) Alabama.

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The Navy Wives Club elected new officers May 15 at the Indian River Colony Club. The new officers include Anne A. Bordy, treasurer, left, Phyllis A. Banks, secretary, Roslyn Bates, second vice president, Jackie Heatherington, president, standing with installing officer Navy Capt. John Heatherington. Not pictured: first vice president Pat Rosenthal.

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Where were you on Victory Day? BY MARY BROTHERTON Some events are indelibly marked in memory. Time and other actions cannot erase these moments. They may fade into the background while day-to-day activities of life take precedence, but those memories are waiting to be called to the foreground at a moment’s notice. One such memory for many residents of Brevard County can be brought to life with the question, “Where were you and what were you doing when you heard that Japan had surrendered and World War II had ended?” On Aug. 14, 1945, the announcement marking the end of the war sparked spontaneous celebrations across America. In large cities, small towns and rural villages across the nation, the news spread quickly. Newspapers announced: Peace!, War Over, Japan Surrenders — Allies Cease Fire, Truman Proclaims Victory, Complete Surrender and We Did It Again! Radios spread the news almost as fast as word of mouth. Second editions showed photographs of crowded city streets with headlines that announced: They All Came to Celebrate in Times Square Today, Huge Celebration Here to Greet Peace

and Celebration Wildest in History of City. In cities large and small, people stopped working to go out into the streets to celebrate. One of the most recognizable moments from that day is a photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt, called “VJ Day, The Kiss” when the photographer caught a spontaneous moment between strangers. Especially in the past 10 years, what some call The Times Square Kiss has been recreated in art and by people dressed as sailors and nurses for flash mobs. That kiss, as iconic as it is, was just one glimpse into what people were doing when they heard the news that one of the most horrible wars of our nation’s history had ended. As crowded as Times Square was, other people were doing other things in other cities and towns when they heard the news. Senior Life wants to know: Where SENIOR LIFE Photo were you and what were you doing when you heard that Japan had surrendered and Crowds gathered in Times Square to celebrate the end of World War II. Where were you? World War II had ended? We will be interviewing members ways. We regret that we will not be of the Greatest Generation who would or a child at that time and remember able to record historical or second-hand where you were and what you were like to share their memories about versions of memories for this project that day and would like to make doing, we want to hear from you. as we are expecting record numbers of appointments so we can come to you. For more information or to schedule veterans and civilians who were living We will send a videographer and a your appointment, call 321-242-1235. on Aug. 14, 1945. If you were an adult writer so we can record your story two SL

Hal Larkin-Norm Lindsay Restoration Hangar unveiled BY RON DAVIS The Valiant Air Command held an impressive ceremony on Saturday, May 9, to dedicate its aircraft restoration hangar as a memorial to two of its long-time members and supporters. The facility was dedicated as the Hal Larkin-Norm Lindsay Restoration Hangar in a ceremony attended by a number of VAC members and guests, and by the two honorees’ families. SENIOR LIFE Photo Courtesy of VAC Hal Larkin was the heartbeat The Valiant Air Command dedicated its of the VAC restoration efforts, aircraft restoration hangar to two long-time particularly on the museum’s members at a ceremony May 9. Grumman F-4F Wildcat that was completely rebuilt after being retrieved from a 55-year stay at the bottom of Lake Michigan — a fitting achievement for a lifetime Grumman “airplane guy.” Norm Lindsay served the Valiant Air Command in a variety of positions, especially as its facilities officer. His dedicated service capped off a distinguished career in military and commercial aviation. For more information, go to vacwarbirds.net or call 321-268-1941. SL

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Properly administered self-care — How you choose to provide self-care will depend on your particular personality, needs and your support team. At the very least, learn to pace yourself and realize that relinquishing care to another family member or professional for a few hours is not selfish; it’s vital in the long run. Recognize your own strengths and accept that you may need to call on outside sources to fill in some gaps. Accept that it is a sign of strength to request help. Find someone you can trust when you need to talk and don’t be embarrassed to discuss your negative feelings. Be sure to include someone who will help you laugh. Nurture your body with good nutrition and exercise because if you don’t care for yourself, you cannot care for anyone else. Feed your spirit, too. You may need to start by writing a wish list of things you want to do, events you hope to attend, places you’d like to visit when your caregiving tour comes to an end, and remember, it will come to an end.

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I live hundreds of miles from my grandmother, but visit at least once a year and I’ve noticed she seems to be declining more each time I visit. I think she’s thinner and I don’t think she can take care of herself properly. Should I mention this to my parents or aunts who live closer and check on her more than I can? You owe it to your grandmother to tell those in a position to do something. Tell your parents your concerns, but don’t say just that you are worried about Nana. Give specific reasons for your alarm and be prepared to meet resistance from them or their siblings who may not be ready to acknowledge their mother needs assistance. It’s natural to delay discussing this subject and because they see her more often than you, it’s easy to overlook her gradual decline. Make a list of exactly what you have noticed changing from year to year and have some suggestions ready for intervention, including how you can help. With your grandmother’s permission, ask the entire family to pay to hire a housekeeper who also cooks and acts as companion. Including the whole family gives everyone a sense of control and your grandmother’s condition could improve.

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Health & Wellness Peripheral neuropathy: what you need to know BY RONALD A. TURCK JR. M.D. Do you have numbness and tingling in your feet? Have you noticed difficulty with balance? Have you heard of peripheral neuropathy and feel this may be affecting you? Here is some helpful information to learn more about it. What is peripheral neuropathy? In simple terms, this is damage of the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that come off the spinal cord, and the majority are in the extremities. The feet, especially the toes, have the longest

nerves, and typically have damage before others. The nerve has a covering, or myelin sheath, and an inner portion, the axon. The damage often occurs at the axon, but can also occur at the covering only. What causes peripheral neuropathy? There are many causes of nerve damage, the most common in the United States being diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes. This causes elevated blood sugar, which will cause damage to the peripheral nerve. Other causes include inflammation due to auto-immune disease (the immune system “attacking” the nerve), vitamin deficiencies (such as B12) and damage due to abuse of alcohol. What are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy? How do I know if I have this? The most common symptoms are sensory; typically one will develop numbness and tingling. This typically starts in the feet. A person can also note difficulty with balance, not related to any sensation in the head (such as dizziness, lightheaded feeling or vertigo). Discomfort can occur, especially at night. This can be “pins and needles,” sharp sensation, or a burning sensation. Weakness may also occur. How is it diagnosed? A neurologic exam, assessing the sensory and motor function, along with assessing balance and walking, is the most important. Testing to confirm the diagnosis includes a nerve conduction study (NCS, sometimes referred to as NCV), which uses electrical

stimulation to assess nerve function. This is performed along with an electromyogram (EMG), which uses a needle to assess the muscle. Testing also includes bloodwork to assess for a cause. Is there any treatment for it? Diagnosing and treating the cause is most important. There are FDA approved medications for treating the discomfort and pain associated with it. Presently there are no treatments for repairing nerve damage. Should you get evaluated for it? If you feel you have symptoms, you should discuss this with your primary care physician. Assessment by a neurologist is recommended. The neurologist will often perform the testing. Further information can be found on educational websites such as the

National Institute for Neurologic Disease and Stroke (ninds.nih. gov), The Neuropathy Association (neuropathy.org), the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org) and Johns Hopkins (hopkinsmedicine.org). SL Dr. Ronald Turck Jr. is board certified in general neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is fellowship trained in clinical neurophysiology, with a focus on neuromuscular diseases and has treated all types of neurologic diseases including Parkinson’s, Dementia and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, epilepsy, migraine headaches and neuromuscular disorders such as peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Turck’s office is at 8045 Spyglass Hill Rd. #102 in Viera or call 321-241-6535.

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Obtaining walkers and other durable medical equipment Ask Lance Lance P. Jarvis SHINE Dear Lance, I’m not as steady on my feet as I used to be. One of my friends has the same problem and she uses a walker to give her steadier footing. She suggested that I get one, too. I went to my neighborhood pharmacy and I found one that seemed to suit me. I took the walker to the cashier, Medicare card in my hand, and she asked me to pay the full price which was over $100, so I did not purchase it. I thought that Medicare pays for an item like this. Now I’m confused because my friend says that Medicare paid for her walker. — Looking for an answer Dear Looking, Medicare covers durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics and supplies (DMEPOS) under Medicare Part B. DMEPOS includes a wide variety of items including wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, blood glucose monitors, commode chairs, and, yes, walkers, as well. These items have several things in common: • Durable, meaning you can use it many times; • Likely to last for three years or more; • Suitable for in-home use but you can

also use it outside the home; • Designed to help a medical condition or injury. Medicare covers a DMEPOS item only if your doctor prescribes it and it is necessary for you to get around in your home. From your letter, it seems that you decided on your own to obtain a walker and went to get one without a doctor’s prescription. This would certainly be one explanation for why you were asked to pay the full price. (Continue reading for another reason, even if you had had a prescription.) You will need to see your physician to request a prescription for the walker and she will determine whether she believes that a walker is medically necessary for you. If you go to a supplier for a DMEPOS item and they accept Medicare assignment, Medicare will normally pay 80 percent of the cost of the item and you will be responsible for 20 percent. Most of the standard Medicare supplement plans would pay the 20 percent balance for you. Medicare Advantage Plans are required to cover the same DMEPOS items and services as original Medicare. In January 2011, Medicare started a new Competitive Bidding Program for certain DMEPOS. The program now includes 100 areas of the country. It changes the amount Medicare pays for certain medical equipment and supplies, and makes changes to which suppliers Medicare will pay to supply these items to you. The Melbourne-Palm Bay-Titusville area (and most of Florida’s population) is included in the Competitive Bidding Program and a walker is included in

the list of items in the program. This means that only contracted suppliers can provide you with this item in order to have Medicare pay for it. There are several ways for a Medicare beneficiary to find out if they are in a Competitive Bidding Program area. If so, they can also find out whether the item they want is on the list and which suppliers are contracted for this DMEPOS. They can call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227, call a SHINE counselor at 1-800963-5337 (321-752-8080 in Brevard county), or go to the Medicare website at medicare.gov and click on “Find suppliers of medical equipment and supplies.” The competitive bidding program applies to original Medicare only. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO), contact your plan to find out which DMEPOS suppliers are in its network. SL If you have a question you would like the “Ask Lance” column to answer, write to Lance Jarvis at Senior Life;

7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105; Viera, FL 32940. You may also contact Lance by email at jill@myseniorlife. com or by telephone at 321-242-1235. About SHINE 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 counselor for assistance, call the Elder Helpline tollfree at 1-800-963-5337 or 321-7528080 locally. SHINE has 12 locations throughout Brevard County. SHINE counselors can assist you by telephone or in person at one of the sites. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, go to floridashine.org or call the telephone numbers listed above.

Hospice seeking volunteers in South Brevard Hospice of St. Francis (HOSF) is seeking caring people who would like to become hospice volunteers. Help is needed with respite care for families, making friendly visits to hospice patients and military services. Volunteer opportunities are also available in other capacities throughout Brevard County. No previous experience is needed. Training is provided at no cost to the participants. South Brevard Volunteer Training will be at 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 103, Melbourne from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 22, 24, 29 and 31. For more information or to register, call Mary Larson, South County volunteer coordinator, at 321-269-4240 or 866-269-4240. SL

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Once a month, Painting with a Twist, in downtown Melbourne, hosts a fundraising event — Painting with a Purpose — as a way to give back to the community. Last month’s event was held on May 3 to benefit Nana’s House. The 70 participants raised $2,450 to help fund the planned community. Nana’s House is a children’s home for neglected, abused, needy or abandoned children in the community.

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Creative castle a jewel in the woods Touring the Town

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John Trieste You’re in for an exciting new experience visiting Howard Solomon’s country “estate” hidden in the very rural and challenging to find Ona, Florida. Recently our group completely enjoyed a visit to a one-of-a-kind country compound that was designed, built and decorated by the creative and imaginative mind of one exceptional man. Everything was built by Howard Solomon, including the castle, the bed and breakfast lodging, the restaurant called the Boat in the Moat, a lighthouse and all storage and garage facilities. For overnight accommodations, the Blue Moon Room is in the east tower of the castle and has a falcon’s view of the spacious castle grounds. The castle is completely covered with discarded, SENIOR LIFE John Trieste very shiny newspaper printing plates. Solomon’s Castle is covered in newspaper printing plates. Inside are galleries At the present time, Solomon is filled with the unique creations of Howard Solomon. completing a delightful four-bedroom bed and breakfast lodge on the castle boat or dockside under the spectacular information, call 863-494-6077 or go grounds with the largest combination live oaks. Then enjoy an educational to solomonscastle.com. kitchen, dining, living and recreation To get there from Brevard County, area I have ever seen. All this is hidden nature walk along the banks of picturesque Horse Creek. take I-95 south to exit 147. Head west in these lush Hardee County woods. Solomon’s Castle is a family on Route 60 to Indian River Estates. The “castle,” which is Solomon’s business filled with wives, husbands, then take Route 630 west to Route 17 home, is open to the public and daughters, sons, grandchildren and south. Take Route 17 to Avon Park, is decorated with more than 90 many good friends that make a visit then Route 64 west to Ona. At Ona, interpretive stained glass windows outstanding. Your visit to Solomon’s go south on Route 633 to Route 655 and countless metal sculptures, all west. It’s at least a three-hour drive created by this one man. You can enjoy Castle can be one of the most unique experiences of your life. without a stop. I would suggest making Solomon’s guided tour through the Solomon’s Castle is located at 4533 this an overnight adventure for the castle’s unique galleries and delight Solomon Road in Ona. Admission family, enjoying the accommodations in his refreshing sense of humor and is $10 for adults and $4 for children at Solomon’s Castle and also taking timely puns. 12 and younger. It is closed on in the many cultural and sightseeing While you are here, you can have Mondays and the months of July, activities in Lakes Wales, Avon Park a tasty lunch on the Boat on the Moat August and September. For more and Sebring. SL family restaurant, dining inside the

Aging in place: winning the Powerball of life The Sandwich Generation Linda Wiggins There is so much fertile ground to cover if you plan to live in the home you love for the rest of your life — interspersed with more than a few land mines — that this column is part two of Aging in place: winning the Powerball of life. As a member of the Sandwich Generation — we lucky ones who are caring for aging parents and young or adult children at the same time — I am engineering my next, and hopefully final, move with the end in mind, based on what worked with my mother, perhaps borrowing from what we hope will work for my husband’s mother. If a person has a home, a little cash and some Social Security income,

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perhaps an agreement can be struck between a child or other relative to live in the home to provide light care in exchange for equity in the home of, say, $2,000 a month. That’s not much in terms of personal care, but hopefully there is some love involved. Perhaps two can live as cheaply as one on that income, or just a touch or two here and there for large expenses. Refreshing on last month’s column, it always is a good idea to separate the care of the person from the care of the person’s cash and other assets. This is a perfect topic for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, a date when the media is bombarded with messages we ought to know all so well that there is no need for a special day each year to remind us of it: the worst thing in the world is to steal from or hurt a defenseless old person, even more so if that person is a family member, perhaps one who has cared for you in your life. Yet the temptation is huge to take from someone who has spent a lifetime putting aside funds for the unknown

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— how much longer one will live, and how expensive the care will get — with no way to replace it once one is retired and perhaps too frail to earn. With another person overseeing the money, it behooves the care provider for the person in their charge to continue living. The longer the person lives, the longer the Social Security income will continue, and the more home equity will be earned. Next month, I’ll look at innovative ways to age in place when there is no adult child or other relative in the picture. If you would like to share success stories, please send them to the email address below. SL Linda Wiggins is a member of the Sandwich Generation, which refers to persons who must oversee or provide care for an aging parent, while at the same time caring for young children or continuously keeping adult children from returning to the nest. Sometimes all three. Contact her with comments or questions at LindaWiggins123@aol.com.

Silence

As a child, my father always asked me to be quiet. He worked in a factory with the roar of machines. He longed for the silence of home. The absence of sound or noise was often difficult to accomplish in a small, blue-collar house in a neighborhood of young families. Our 1935 Chevrolet did not have a radio. My brother and I often sang as we headed down the road. We are surrounded by noise in our lives. Silence is a luxury and a challenge. We know the silence after a crying baby falls asleep. We go into the garden in the silence of the morning and are awakened by the call of birds. Those who live on the beach hear the crashing of the waves. In the country, it is quiet and peaceful. Silence has a special power. In our houses, there is the sound of the television, music and appliances. Outdoors, we hear yard equipment, air conditioning units and the incessant drone of pool pumps. Silence takes over as night grows longer. Shocked awake by garbage trucks, we wait again for silence. Living in a downtown area, along railroad tracks or along a major highway presents challenges of enjoying silence. As we age, hearing becomes a challenge. We are invited to test the most sophisticated hearing aids. My mother thought my father needed a hearing aid. I talked to him about being tested. He confessed: “I have listened to that woman for over 50 years. About 10 years ago, I had heard it all and I tuned her out.” Selective hearing may be a silence solution. Silence gives consent. If we fail to speak up, to vote, to express our opinions and generally fail to act, we become what we dislike. While dining out, we may enjoy a quiet restaurant or a festive fun-filled atmosphere. Years ago, the librarian would quiet us. In the hospital, we could hardly rest due to the paging noise. Now iphone devices with vibrations maintain the silence. Often as we age, we help with a sick spouse, child or friend. They pass away and there is a different silence. We no longer hear their voice, laughter, or chatter. We are so connected and yet we need silence. The physical quiet helps us to connect with the peace of inner quiet that refreshes both body and soul. SL Ed Baranowski is president of TOPICS UNLIMITED, a Melbournebased education, seminar and consulting company. He can be contacted at topicsed@aol.com.

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North Brevard Playalinda Beach: a bounty of beauty BY FLORA REIGADA Many would agree that Playalinda Beach (meaning beautiful beach in Spanish) is aptly named. Cathy Musselman, executive director of Greater Titusville Renaissance, concurs. It is the reason she moved back to Florida from North Carolina, where she and husband Gary had lived since 1992. He grew up in Brevard County, while she hails from Tampa.

“We love Titusville with its smalltown feel, the Indian River Lagoon and Playalinda Beach close by,” she said. Musselman touted the peacefulness of the undeveloped beach with its dunes, clean sand and beautiful, blue water. “It’s a place where I can relax while listening to the roaring waves,” she said. Playalinda Beach is located within the Canaveral National Seashore, which contains 57,000 undeveloped acres,

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Playalinda Beach was rated “Quietest Beach” by TripAdvisor in 2013. Visitors can soak up the sun and relax to the therapeutic rhythm of the rolling waves.

including 24 miles of pristine coastline. Anglers may access the beach and are often seen along the shore. Rated “Quietest Beach” by TripAdvisor in 2013, the beach is an important nesting site for sea turtles and a nighttime turtle watch program is open to anyone 8 years old and older. Reservations are required. The cost is $14 for 16 and older. Children 15 and younger are free. People with an Access or Senior Pass receive a 50 percent discount for the cardholder only. “While visitors are not guaranteed a view of a nesting sea turtle, the 2014 success rate exceeded 90 percent,” the website states. For Turtle Watch reservations, call 386-428-3384, ext. 223. Playalinda Beach is open to the public daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, the beach may be closed in preparation for rocket launches from Cape Canaveral. There are 13 beachside parking areas, each with a restroom and dune crossovers, some handicapped equipped. Playalinda Beach is reached by taking state Route 406. After crossing the Max Brewer Bridge, take a right fork onto state Route 402 and continue east to the beach A daily use fee is $5 per car and $3 for individuals on foot or bicycle. An annual park pass is $35. For more information, call: 321-267-1110 or go to nps.gov/cana/ index.htm. SL

Join ‘Elvis’ at North Brevard Senior Center prom BY FLORA REIGADA Senior proms aren’t only for teenagers and the invitation is out for the senior prom at Titusville’s North Brevard Senior Center. Open to the community, it is slated for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The prom will celebrate Las Vegas in its “Rat Pack” heyday. Popular in the ’50s and ’60s, the Rat Pack included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. “Back then, people dressed up to go nightclubbing,” said Senior Center president Cat Simkins. “Period clothing such as cocktail dresses for SENIOR LIFE Photo Courtesy of Three’s Company women and suits for men is suggested, Chuck Gudgel, left, Rick Librizzi and Chuck Mills of the Three’s Company band. but not mandatory.” The group will perform oldies but goodies at the North Brevard Senior Center’s Guests can rock and roll to the senior prom. music of the Three’s Company band. “We will be playing music from advance and $20 per person at the door. dancing instruction and a monthly the ’40s to the ’70s and some newer This includes hors d’oeuvres prepared line dance social. Instruction is $3 per things, depending on what the crowd by Dotti Kunde, door prizes, 50-50, lesson for Senior Center members and would like to hear,” said band member plus Texas hold ’em and blackjack with $4 for non-members. The monthly Rick Librizzi. play money. social is $5, including snacks, soft The audience might request some For those who want to partake of drinks and more. Elvis classics because “Elvis” will be alcoholic beverages, it’s BYOB (bring Instruction is also offered in tap and in the house. your own bottle) with setups and ice jazz, clogging and ballroom dancing. A king and queen of the prom will provided. The cost varies. be chosen at random by the drawing of If anyone wants to keep dancing The North Brevard Senior Center ticket stubs. Each will receive a crown after the party is over, the senior is at 909 Lane Ave. in Titusville. For and sash. center offers year-round dance classes more information, call 321-268-2333 The cost is $15 per person in and activities. This includes line or go to nbbd.com/npr/nbsc. SL

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Every month Basic Computer/Intro classes Call 321-264-5080 for details. Registration required. $20 per class. Thursday, June 4 • 1:30 p.m. Library Book Club will discuss “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk.

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Every Tuesday • Noon - 3 p.m. SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Counselors assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions. 321-222-7981 Every Tuesday • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games Enjoy a variety of games. Every Friday • 2 - 4 p.m. Yarn Club Knit, crochet, needle arts. All ages and abilities welcome.

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2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville 321-264-5026 Monday, June 8 • 6 - 7:15 p.m. All Things Cooking Club Explore a different cooking theme each month, exchange cooking techniques and swap recipes.

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Hospice of St. Francis is seeking caring people who would like to become hospice volunteers. Help is needed with respite care for families, making friendly visits to hospice patients and military services. No previous experience is needed. Training is provided at no cost. North Brevard Volunteer Training will be held at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 10, 14 and 17. For more information or to register call 321-269-4240 or 866269-4240. SL

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Atlantic Hurricane Season begins GFWC Melbourne Woman’s Club

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8:30 - 10 a.m. Open House to talk to a Travel Agent. GO Travel Duran Golf Club 3 p.m., $20, students free 7777 N. Wickham Rd. 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Viera Space Coast Symphony Jazz 321-622-5955 Scott Center at Holy Trinity 321-504-7776 gotravelsuntree.com 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. Investment Daily Club Chair Yoga 855-252-7276 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Suntree/Viera Library “Stroke of Luck” Party and Wickham Park Senior Center 321-255-4404 Scotch Tasting 2785 Leisure Way 1 - 4 p.m. Books are Always Better Melbourne Benefits Brevard Schools Book Club 321-255-4494 Foundation 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. The Buescher Estate Suntree/Viera Library 6925 S. Tropical Trail 321-255-4404 Merritt Island 321-633-1000, ext. 756

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Florida Composers: Music Men’s Health Week: 15 - 21 Canasta: Hand & Foot 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. from Our Own Backyard Wickham Park Tuesdays 3 p.m. Senior Center Activities Palm Bay Senior Center Community Band of Jazzercise Light 1275 Culver Drive, NE Brevard 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Palm Bay Merritt Island High Tai Chi 321-724-1338 Auditorium 9:45 - 10:45, $4 321-725-9191 Jupiter Hammerheads at Fun Shuffleboard Brevard County Manatees Charity Bowl 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5 - 7:30 p.m., $10 6:35 p.m. annual dues Season-long fundraiser. Wickham Park Senior Center Silver ‘Tees night Shore Lanes Space Coast Stadium 2785 Leisure Way 4851 Dairy Rd., Melbourne Melbourne 321-723-7400 321-255-4494

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The longest day of the year. Play Bridge to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Father’s Day Brunch Wickham Park 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. 321-255-4494 Reservations required. Tradewinds Restaurant Spanish Class Duran Golf Club 1 p.m. Beginners 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 2:15 p.m. Beginners/ 321-504-7776, ext. 2 Intermediate $2 ($1 members) Martin Andersen Senor Ctr. 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge Call Al at 321-453-5098

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Art & Painting Workshop 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Line Dancing - Beginners 12 - 12:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga 2 - 3 p.m. Martin Andersen Senor Ctr. 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge 321-631-7549

THURSDAY

International Hug Your Cat Day

Brevard Federated Bingo Republican Women Lunch 10 a.m., $8

D-DAY

Cocoa Village BBQ & Blues

Sew Easy with Kathy

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Easy to learn Native American Flute. 6:30 p.m., Holiday Inn 8298 N Wickham Rd., Viera Eau Gallie Library 1521 Pineapple Ave. 321-537-8707 321-506-0587

Celebrating Music Summer Annual Dixie Crossroads Concert Crawfish Boil 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

6:35 - 9 p.m. Senior-oriented vendors. Space Coast Stadium 321-633-9200

Trip to Ft. Pierce & Stuart Museums. Wickham Park Senior Ctr. Call ahead for details. 321-255-4494

First Friday Gallery Walk

Central Brevard NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $10 ($5 members) Open forum classes. Beginners and experienced. N. Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Kathy 321-383-1292

Wickham Wanderers Travel Club

Doughnut Day

6 p.m., from Health First The Veranda Room 105 McLeod St. Merritt Island 321-434-9230

Canvas and Cocktails

Ice Tea Day

SATURDAY

Weight Loss Seminar

N. Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., $35 Paint your masterpiece, supplies provided. Pizza Gallery & Grill The Avenue Viera 321-633-0397

FRIDAY

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Live music, arts, food. Eau Gallie Arts District Highland Ave., Melbourne eaugalliearts.com

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., first Weds. Holiday Inn Viera 8298 N. Wickham Rd. 321-727-1212

Senior Day with the Manatees

6:35 p.m. Manatee Insanity Night with all-you-can-eat upgrade. Space Coast Stadium

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11 a.m. Brevard County Emergency Management presentation Freedom 7 Senior Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach RSVP 321-783-9505

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 5655 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 321-426-0360

Superman Day

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Riverfront Park 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa 321-631-9074

Ais Flute Circle

5 p.m. Dixie Crossroads 1475 Garden St., Titusville 321-268-5000

Brevard Women’s Connection Luncheon

Health First’s Free CPR Day and 5K Run

Save Dragon Point Dragon Boat Festival

Dinner Dance

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., $16 Indian River Colony Club 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera RSVP by 6/8 to 321-254-6997

7:30 a.m. Space Coast Stadium 5800 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 321-434-4335

5 p.m. Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. (preshow at 5:30) Register your team, boats & Italian American Club of Melbourne Municipal Band lessons provided. To benefit South Brevard Melbourne Auditorium 1471 Cypress Ave. Save Dragon Point. 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne Riverfront Park 321-724-0555 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa 321-242-8044 sdpdragonboat.com Safe Computing Summer Saturday Nights Viera/Suntree 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Brevard Zoo Zombie Prom Youth Theater Toastmasters Dr. Richard Ford FIT Center for 7:30 p.m. Every Sat. night in June the 7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed. Aeronautics and Innovation Cocoa Village Playhouse zoo stays open until 9 p.m. Viera Hospital, Conf. Rm. 1 1050 W. Nasa Blvd. $6 admission after 5 p.m. 321-636-5050 8731 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-674-8382

“Big Band Boogie” Concert 6:30 p.m. (preshow 5:30) Free Concert by Melbourne Municipal Band Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. 321-724-0555

“Big Band Boogie” Concert 4 - 7 p.m.

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Flip Flop Day

Brevard County Hadassah FL History Lunch & Learn

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10 a.m. Heritage Isle Clubhouse 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera RSVP to 321-610-4788

12 - 1:30 p.m. Hands-on demo of free online collection of Florida history. Bring lunch, drinks & dessert provided. A Patriotic Celebration Brevard Museum of History 6:30 p.m., June 17 & 18 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa Melbourne Community 407-823-0242 Orchestra, Armed Forces richeslunchandlearn. salute, picnic concert, bring eventbrite.com your own food & drink. Melbourne Auditorium “Food for Thought” Food 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Trucks 321-285-6724 5 - 7:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Viera, 321-751-6771

Library Book Club

10 - 11:30 a.m. Call for this month’s book. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Historic Downtown Melbourne Art Walk

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Orlando Food Truck Bazaar 5 - 8 p.m. Highland Ave. south end Live art demos, music, Eau Gallie Arts District talent, wine-tastings, raffle. Swingtime June Moon Ball Downtown Melbourne strawbridgeartleague.org 7 - 10 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium Space Coast Jazz Big Band 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. 2 p.m. 321-724-0555 Steagles Pennsylvania Pub Tropical Haven Contra Dance 1395 Cypress Ave., Melbourne SpaceCoastJazzSociety.com 7:30 p.m. Lessons 8 - 11 p.m. Dance “Senior” Prom 1205 Eddie Allen Rd. 7 - 10 p.m., Las Vegas theme Melbourne N. Brevard Senior Center 321-427-3587 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333

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2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. One Senior Place (other dates through 7/5) 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Cocoa Village Playhouse 321-242-9768 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa 321-636-5050 Food Truck Friday Viera/Suntree 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Summer Saturday Nights Toastmasters Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Every Sat. night in June Trends in Technology: 7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed. One Senior Place & July the zoo stays open Viera Hospital, Conf. Rm. 1 Now, New and Next Presenter Cindy Schmitt, FIT 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera until 9 p.m. 8731 N. Wickham Rd. 321-242-9768 Harris Community Aud. $6 admission after 5 p.m. 1463 Highland Ave. Music from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Sunset Celebration Melbourne brevardzoo.org 6 p.m., Tradewinds 321-674-8382 321-504-7776, ext. 2 10 a.m. Attorney William Johnson One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera 321-253-1667

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Dixie Diamonds Square Dance Club

7 - 9 p.m., $5 Dancers must be familiar with Caller Lab Advanced Program and Advanced Modern Square Dance Calls. Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. 321-255-4638

Beginning Genealogy Course

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., $20 Four week Beginning Genealogy Course, includes all materials & membership to Brevard Genealogical Society. (Members $10) Register by June 15. Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Call Vera at 321-453-4932

BBQ in the Park

INDEPENDENCE DAY

6:30 p.m. JR’s Ribshack, ice cream, watermelon, lawn games, sparklers and music. Eau Gallie Arts District Highland Ave., Melbourne 321-574-2737

Great American Celebration 5:30 p.m. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Baseball game Private party on the Berm. All-You-Can-Eat BBQ and a commemorative T-shirt. Space Coast Stadium 5800 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 321-242-1200

BSO July 4th Celebration

8 - 9:45 p.m. Riverfront Park 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa 321-639-3500

Do you have an event you would like on this calendar?

Email your event before the 15th of the month prior to: media@bluewatercreativegroup.com Please include the name of the event, time, address and a contact phone number. If email is not an option, please call 321-242-1235, also by the 15th of each month or mail your information to: Senior Life, 7630 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940

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In North Brevard, people, churches, businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies are unifying for 40 days with one purpose. It is to practice “40 Days of Generosity” through service to others, September 21 through October 31. The event is coordinated by The Church is One in North Brevard, an association of pastors from various denominations, that meets to pray and reach out to the community. Individuals, groups and families of all ages may participate in the effort, now being planned. It consists of four elements. Learn: Visioning and training events will take place 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19 at 921 N. Washington Ave. (Heritage Hall), a white house just south of Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. Another session will take place 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20 in the Community Room of the YMCA, 2400 Harrison St. in Titusville. Light breakfast snacks will be served at each gathering. Other resources include a free 40day app, which may be downloaded from the website. Serve: The website offers love-in-action ideas and volunteer opportunities for which interested persons may sign up. These include cleaning, cooking, teaching, building, gardening, painting, repairing and feeding. People may also create their own projects. Give: Some might give financially to help the needy, a neighbor, a service agency or by taking on a community-wide giving project. Participants choose how

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Inspirational speaker and best-selling author Brian Kluth recently spoke at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville about the upcoming event, “40-Days of Generosity” in North Brevard. The effort was inspired by his devotional, “40-Day Spiritual Journey to a more Generous Life.”

much they give and to whom. “The challenge is to be generous to bless others,” the website states. Celebrate: At the end of the 40-day campaign, there will be a community wide celebration held Saturday, Nov. 2 at a yet to be determined location. Participants will share stories, enjoy fellowship and celebrate the impact of the campaign within themselves and the community. For information, call Sandy Robertson, a co-leader for The Church is One in North Brevard at 321-5440275 or go to lovingnorthbrevard.org. SL

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The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey released its 500th bald eagle May 14, where it was originally found injured and tangled in a tree, at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Viera Wetlands. “Charlie” was rescued in February and sent to the Florida Wildlife Hospital with a dislocated shoulder. He was transferred to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland for rehabilitation. On release, the recovered patient immediately flapped his wings and soared above his home habitat to freedom. “What an amazing experience to be the one to set Charlie free,” Audubon Florida board member Ann Harwood-Nuss said, “after all the time, effort, love and work by the team to make him whole.” SL

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President & Founder Recycle Brevard When we think of birds, we think of freedom, beauty, nature, not plastic. That is why a video showing how much plastic is found in birds and their young was shocking to watch. Photographer Chris Jordan brings to us one of the effects of plastic pollution and the “Great Garbage Patches.” “Garbage Patch” is the name given to areas of the ocean where garbage is trapped by circular ocean currents, also known as ocean gyres, formed by global wind patterns and forces created by Earth’s rotation. The five major ocean gyres in the world are North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Indian, North Pacific and South Pacific. There are bits of plastic floating in all of the five major gyres but so far scientists have identified two great garbage patches: the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific gyre and the Great Atlantic Garbage Patch in the North Atlantic gyre. It is not known for sure how much garbage is trapped in them but scientists discovered patches of more than 100,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometer in the Atlantic Gyre. As the world produces and uses more and more plastic — it is cheap, light and durable — the issue of plastic pollution becomes more critical. According to EPA’s 2014 generation rates report, in 2012 plastic made up 12.7 percent of the total municipal

A plastic bottle rests on the bottom of the sea. solid waste generated against 0.4 percent in 1960. Even though the American Chemistry Council agrees that “plastics don’t belong in our oceans

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[and we should] focus greater attention on litter prevention, including efforts to increase plastics recycling,” we should really focus on reducing the amount of plastic we use.

From Discovery.com, “What’s needed is a grassroots effort to reduce our addiction to single-use plastics.” Plastic, a synthetic chemical, breaks down through photodegradation, the kind of decomposition that requires sunlight. When out in the ocean, it eventually degrades turning into tiny pieces of material that may contain toxins such as bisphenol A (BPA) and PS oligomer. Even in small pieces, those are still chemicals that may be ingested by animals and might end up in our bodies too. While the industry appeals to the practicality and cost-effective benefits of using plastic, we need to look beyond that and invest in real solutions. Perhaps a plant-based hydro-biodegradable plastic would be a good compromise, but in the long run to effectively cut down pollution, practicing the first R (reduce) is what we could do with the most. SL

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13. Archipelago

4. Facilitates

14. Pigeon sound

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15. Indian restaurant condiment

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16. Camelot to King Arthur, e.g.

7. Read-Only Memory

17. Expression of doubt

8. Punctuation mark

18. Village V.I.P.

9. ____ Mall, London

19. *One of the Cullen family

10. Served with an entree

21. *Short in front and long in back

23. Johnny Cash’s boy with unfortunate name 24. Manufacture

11. Editor’s mark 12. Feather glue 15. Give in

20. Precedes “set, go!”

25. Nuke

22. Tiny guitar

28. Friend from Down Under

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30. As a whole

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26. Chinese and Japanese

37. First baby word?

27. Zoroaster follower

39. King Henry VIII, e.g.

29. New Mexico art colony

40. Actress Sorvino 41. “____ truly”

31. Swollen lymph node because of plague

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36. Old MacDonald’s domain

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53. Lady of “Applause”

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55. Poor man’s caviar

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57. Baptism or shiva

65. Length of existence

58. Chills and fever

67. *PokÈmon exchange

59. *Home of the beard trend?

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60. Give an impression

69. Last letter

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travel From apricots to computer chips: California’s Silicon Valley BY ANDREA GROSS A life-size model of a cosmonaut floats near the ceiling. A few feet away a green Statue of Liberty holds aloft a plasticized chocolate sundae. And sitting next to me are two men who might, just might, be making a deal that will change my life. This is Buck’s of Woodside, a restaurant in the hills surrounding California’s Silicon Valley. It’s a place known for comfort food, quirky décor and big deals, like the ones that resulted in funding for Hotmail, Netscape and PayPal. “The Valley,” as it’s generally called, is centered in the fertile farmland between Palo Alto and San Jose. “This area was paradise back in the Sixties,” said Phil Consentino, who owns J & P Farms, the last commercial orchard in San Jose. Since then, the valley’s population has increased six-fold, and flourishing fruit trees have been cut down to make room for middle-class homes and apartments. This transformation from a region of bountiful orchards to one filled with some of the world’s most renowned high tech companies began just a few miles from Buck’s in a small garage at 367 Addison Avenue in Palo Alto. Here, in 1939, Stanford graduates Bill Hewlett and David Packard pooled their life savings (a total of $538, which included cash and a used drill press) in order to start a small electronics company. Today, Hewlett-Packard ranks 43rd on Fortune’s list of the world’s largest companies, and the small garage is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sign out front dubs the garage the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley.” My husband dubs the $538 a good investment. Another Silicon Valley landmark, the house where Steve Jobs lived from the mid-1990s until his death in 2011, is a few blocks away at 2101 Waverly Street. The two-story brick home, which sits on about a half acre, is fairly large but at the same time unpretentious and casual. In fact, a determinedly casual attitude permeates the entire Valley. People walk with purpose, but the suits of “Mad Men” have morphed into the jeans of geniuses. During our week in Silicon Valley, we see only four men in sports coats, none in ties. (The dress code for women is more liberal. The only rule: save the stilettos for after-hours.) Of course, comfortable shoes are more than a fashion statement. They’re a necessity. In Silicon Valley workplaces are not clustered in highrises but sprinkled across “campuses” — a word that connotes not only low-slung buildings interspersed with large open spaces, but also youth and conviviality. Some companies have such sprawling campuses that they provide their employees with bicycles. Except for the Apple store, which is filled with logoed t-shirts and mugs, the buildings are closed to visitors,

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The garage where Bill Hewlett and David Packard started their small electronics company has been dubbed the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley.”

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Top: The Google campus is so large that the company provides bikes for its employees. Middle: The Computer History Museum has more than 1,100 artifacts. Bottom: A walk through nearby Henry Cowell State Park lets techies escape the man-made environment of Silicon Valley.

so we move on to Castro Street in the town of Mountain View. Unlike Buck’s, which is the restaurant where people make deals, Castro Street is filled with eateries where folks hatch ideas. Here, over salads and stir-fry, lattes and scones, ideas are floated, debated and often massaged into “the next great thing.” In the Red Rock Coffee Company we find a packed crowd taking advantage of the café’s free wi-fi. Most people are in baggy shorts, sandals and look to be about 19 years old. The fellow at the next table is typing feverishly on his tablet. I wonder if I should ask him for his autograph, just in case he turns out to be the next Jerry Yang (the founder of Yahoo). Finally we set out for the geeky part of our expedition — a visit to three Silicon Valley museums that will, we hope, give us a layman’s overview of high-tech wizardry. They succeed beyond our wildest expectations. At the Computer History Museum we see everything from ancient abacuses to the first Apple computer (made in 1976) to an interactive display that explains how streetmapping works. At the Intel Museum we learn about semiconductor technology, and at the Tech Museum, which is not as much about how things work as it is about how much fun you can have when they do work, we train like Olympic contenders by virtually bobsledding down a virtual hill. We spend the final day of our visit strolling among ancient redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park. It’s a delightful as well as humbling experience, reminding us that nature predates even the oldest man-made wonders. On the plane ride home, we reflect on what makes Silicon Valley so different from other places. Our conclusion: Silicon Valley is a state of mind as well as a geographical entity, a place where optimism and creativity are as much a part of the environment as buildings and museums. SL

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Newcomers to Brevard keep hearing about the Boomer Guide

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Rosa and Benjamin Sokhrin were directed by their many new friends and neighbors on the Space Coast to pick up a free copy of the Boomer Guide, so they went to the source. BY LINDA WIGGINS for volunteering. The conveniently-appointed Boomer Guide is a reflection of the Space Coast community itself, Rosa When Rosa and Benjamin Sokhrin relocated Sokhrin said. to Brevard from California recently, new friends “Everything you could want, entertainment, they’d meet kept repeating the same advice. You shopping, dining, things to do, are all within a few have to get a copy of the Boomer Guide. minutes drive, and we can even walk places,” she “I’m thinking, What is this Boomer Guide I said. “We have lived many places in the country and keep hearing so much about?,” Rosa Sokhrin said. the world, and so we can tell you that is something “Everywhere I went looking for one, they would say we absolutely love and insist on.” the same thing: come back, we are all out, they go For more information or to find a pick-up location really fast. We can’t keep them in stock.” for your free Boomer Guide, call 321-242-1235. They finally drove to the offices of Senior Life to pick up their free copy and find out what all the excitement was about. “Ah, I see,” she said, flipping through the pages. “There are all these clubs that you can join, depending on what you are interested in. What’s great about that is, if you can find folks who are already interested in a topic, it’s like you already feel at home with something in common.” Settling in to a new place is not new to the Sokhrins. You might even say they are experts. While they have lived in a number of places in the United States, they hail from an even farther native destination: Russia. Benjamin Sokhrin enjoyed reading the exploits of Brevard boomers and seniors in the timeless feature stories interspersed throughout the pages. “It’s exciting to read about all the adventures people are enjoying, because it gives me ideas on things I would like to try. It showcases all the venues that attracted us to the area, such as the beaches and the attractions.” Renting while they seek a more permanent home, the Sokhrins loved the wide variety of options listed for senior living. Likewise, the listings for health care offerings were helpful, Benjamin Sokhrin said, as much for potential services as for opportunities

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