Senior Life November 2016

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Today’s tech is hot topic of popular expo Arnold Palmer is remembered Page 24

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Dr. Jamie Rost, left, and Amanda Rost of The TECH Project give Elaine Sams and Tom Fenstermacher a preview of the TechKnow Café at the Senior Life Boomer Bash & Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at The Avenue Viera space formerly held

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Fun and function fill the bill at Nov. 18 Senior Life Boomer Bash

BY LINDA WIGGINS The purpose is fun, but the side benefit is usefulness.

The Senior Life Boomer Bash & Senior Expo, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18 at The Avenue Viera vast space that formerly housed Sports Authority, has a reputation to uphold.

Live music, food tastings, fun things to see and do, and of course free SENIOR LIFE Shutterstock giveaways and great prizes always draw Teaching boomers and seniors tech record attendance, but a true five-star skills can combat isolation. event must also be life changing for the resources, conduct business online and better, the organizer said. remain safe with the changing threats “We get a lot of information on inherent to our connected culture,” things people want to enjoy, and we get Rost said. “As we raise awareness and the best ideas from our readers,” said increase technical competency, people Senior Life and sister paper Viera Voice develop confidence with their digital publisher Jill Blue-Gaines, founder and literacy resulting in more opportunities CEO of the Bluewater Creative Group because they are less fearful, better expo, marketing and publishing firm. informed and more capable to navigate “But they also share their concerns, life without these barriers.” what they need in their lives. They are TechKnow Expo Café teaching seeking solutions to making their lives topics were culled from an extensive even better as they have more time to survey of Senior Life readers on the enjoy themselves and more resources, subjects of interest and the level of and sometimes less resources.” expertise in each area. After each Enter the TechKnow Café, a mini presentation, audience members can form of Bluewater’s TechKnow Expo, relax at café tables while the experts join where novices to know-most-alls can them for continued private conversation hone their skills on smart phones, they might not want to discuss in public. tablets, laptops and all manner of The grand prize is high-tech security connectivity to fellow mankind. equipment and service from Modern One of the many presenters at the Security Systems for a year valued café is The TECH Project, a nonprofit at $1,700. It allows an individual to that goes beyond providing group stay connected via a touch screen with and one-on-one instruction to connect two-way cellular access, obtain weather seniors, at-risk populations, those information, report wellness checks with special needs and challenges and and create a platform that can bring the veterans. Sometimes it means just being world into the home for independent there to combat social isolation. living.

“We specialize in creating In addition to life-enhancing opportunities for people in need using services, the expo is also a go-to place to technology and education as a tool to ask questions about and shop for a new, identify opportunities, build confidence, carefree community, get great discounts stay connected and inspire hope for a on cruises and travel, and discover the brighter future,” said Dr. Jamie Rost, conewest gadgets, gizmos and got-tofounder of The TECH Project with wife haves.

Amanda Rost, COO. Other Boomer Bash activities include “Growing up closely with our a Veterans Muster, health fair and health grandparents, we were aware how screenings, a number of inter-activity important it was for them to remain areas, exhibits, line dancing, a variety of engaged, connected and active as entertainment and more. SL they got older,” Rost added. “We also For more information, realized the many struggles that would call 321-242-1235. result when change would occur. Over breakfast one morning, we came up with the idea for The TECH Project as a way that we could use our experience, knowledge and talent to make a significant difference in the lives of not only the older members of the community, but other individuals as well.”

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We have a fun new feature for our Friday, Nov. 18 Boomer Bash & Senior Expo. Line dancing, anyone? We’ve often thought how fun it would be to get more folks onto the dance floor at our events. The musical selection is always toe tapping, and some events we’ve had couples break out into a boogie in front of the band. But this is a way for everyone to take part, and those who prefer to watch can give encouragement from the audience. The line dancers of Indian River Colony Club will be our hosts to show us how it’s done and share their contagious enthusiasm.

Many thanks to IRCC also for their sponsorship of the Veterans Muster. Our salute of our American heroes has always been a key component of our November expo, and this year our favored date fell smack on Veterans Day. But rather than pull anyone from important official events that provide an opportunity to show our active and veterans military members our appreciation, we decided to postpone a week and skip the actual day in favor of promoting these important events around the county. See pages 3, 18 and 19 for more event details.

We look forward to hearing Patrick Air Force Base commander Gen. Wayne R. Monteith’s keynote address at the Nov. 11 Massing of the Colors on the Cocoa Campus of Eastern Florida State College. See our Stripes veterans section that starts on page 15.

And once again, I must give my sincere thanks to our readers for giving us the input on what they like to see on our pages. Senior Life and the annual Boomer Guide were big winners among North American newspapers like ours that cater to the needs and interests of boomers and seniors. I can’t wait to see you later this month and thank you in person!

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BY CARL KOTALA

When James Landi agreed to come out of retirement – for the third time – to become the headmaster at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy last year, he didn’t have to worry about pulling up stakes and going house hunting.

That’s because for Landi and his wife, Kristina, home is … where their boat is docked.

The 45-foot vessel has a full kitchen, two bedrooms (with shower) and a living area with a television. In other words, it has all the creature comforts of a home, without the yard work.

“There’s a quality of romanticism about living on the water,” Landi said. “If only briefly when we come home from work, we are in touch with the water, and the broader reaches beyond the confines and trepidation of the land-locked and in touch with the infinite.

“There are times that the gentle wave action is calming.”

The couple own another 45-foot boat that is anchored in Maine, where they stay when they’re not in Melbourne. The idea of living on board came when James was the headmaster at the Community School in Naples from 1985 to 2001.

They wanted to live “near the water” but couldn’t find anything they could afford, so they decided to live on their boat.

And here they are now.

The 70-year-old Landi has had a pretty steadying influence on Holy Trinity as well since arriving first as the interim headmaster last fall before being named to the full-time position in March.

During that time, he has introduced academic coaches, using retired teachers who may no longer want to do lesson plans or grade papers, but who still want to help and work with students. He’s also

“There’s a quality of romanticism about living on the water. If only briefly when we come home from work, we are in touch with the water, and the broader reaches beyond the confines and trepidation of the landlocked and in touch with the infinite.”

— JAMES LANDI instituted an academic scholarship program that allows children who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of tuition, a chance to learn in a top notch, college preparatory environment.

Education has always been a big part of life for the Landis, who have been married for 37 years. In fact, she joined the staff as an English teacher this fall.

It’s that chance to work so closely with the students that keeps Landi and his wife (she’s an English teacher) coming back for more. It’s why

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Holy Trinity Headmaster James Landi and his wife, Kristina, live on a 45-foot boat. The couple have been married for 37 years. He calls her his “better 7/8s” retirement has never been able to stick beyond a couple of years.

“The part that draws us out of retirement is being with young people,” James Landi said. “The independent private schools are fabulous places.

The children are very mannerly. The workloads for teachers and working conditions are really great. You get to be around ideal settings for kids. And being around kids who are really beguiling and excited about learning is spiritually renewing.”

With his engaging personality and ideas to improve the academic life at Holy Trinity, Landi has been a breath of fresh air for the school. But that’s not where his dedication ends.

He and his wife have also taken a philanthropic

approach, reaching into their own pockets to benefit the academy.

“We donate money to the school, and we do that because … one, I want to provide leadership,” James Landi said. “The other is what we use that money to provide a richer experience for the kids. That’s the most important thing.”

Landi, who began teaching in 1967, said his love of education and helping improve the academic life of students comes from his own experiences, which were not always ideal.

“I suffered in school,” he said. “I didn’t like school.

So being in a set of circumstances where I can make life great for kids and for teachers is really important to me. It’s something I never let go of.” SL

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Our neighbors ArtWorks celebrates 20 years of art demonstrations

BY GEORGE WHITE Paul LaMontagne celebrates the unique wood grains and shapes in burled ebony, maple and redwood, high-end sculptures in his Merritt Island studio using hand-held power tools.

The resulting abstract creations ($165 to $5,000) will be for sale along with the work of many other talented artists at the 20th annual ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nov. 19 and 20 along Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne.

Having toured the country with his sculptures, these days LaMontagne

generally doesn’t travel more than three hours from home, doing shows in Melbourne, Winter Park and Cocoa Beach among others. He makes sure to include ArtWorks in his schedule.

“ArtWorks is a good solid show.

People are real nice and it’s easy to do.

Last year, I sold a big one there and a bunch of smaller ones. Eau Gallie is a good venue to have an art show. They get a lot of people to come out,’’ he said.

ArtWorks is unique in terms of demonstrations by the artists sometimes referred to by the French phrase “plein air” which means “in the open air.” Organizers encourage the artists to create new works of art

in their booths as a way of engaging visitors in a real-time activity.

“I will be working on one of my pieces as a demonstration,’’ LaMontagne said.

And there’s an opportunity to see the creations of talented high school artists, free art activities for children of all ages, food vendors and live entertainment.

Artists will vie for $25,000 in cash awards and ribbons, including the $3,500 Link Johnsten Best of Show Award and the Demonstrators' Awards.

There are also sponsor purchase awards.

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Paul LaMontagne of Sharpes specializes in abstract wood sculptures. he died in 2015. He was ArtWorks' president until his passing, said ArtWorks of Eau Gallie president Sharon Dwyer.

“Johnsten had a vision for an art show in downtown Eau Gallie that would be on the same street as the Art Museum. His vision was for a unique art show — one that would educate people on what artists do and how art comes together. He thought that this would be a very interesting way to explain art to the public. For 20 years, his vision has been a reality. Johnsten was a tireless supporter of the arts in Brevard County; and ArtWorks will continue forward in his memory,” she said. SL

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Curious about pickleball? Come see a demonstration of the fastest growing sport among boomers and seniors at the Senior Life Boomer Bash & Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at The Avenue Viera space formerly the Sports Authority. For more information, call 321-242-1235.

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Whatever floats your boat

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Angela Neal, a volunteer at HART, gives tender loving care to rescued thoroughbreds, such as Comrade, preparing them for adoption.

BY FLORA REIGADA The community is invited to tee off for a good cause at the second annual Courses for Horses Golf Tournament to benefit Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds. (HART) It will take place Saturday Nov. 12 at the Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. in Rockledge.

The entry fee is $75 per person or $300 per four-person team. This includes a round of golf, green fee, a cart, a golfer’s thank you bag, entrance into the men’s and ladies’ longest drive contest, the closestto-the-pin contest and a Rockledge Country Club dinner. Driving range practice is available. Registration is at 12 p.m., with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Immediately following the event, dinner, awards, a raffle and silent auction will be held in the clubhouse.

On its website, HART laments the “deeply troubling fate some equine athletes face after retiring from racing. Our mission is to rescue and re-home off-the-track thoroughbreds.

We focus on ensuring their wellbeing, finding these majestic athletes forever homes and raising awareness of their plight.”

Success stories include Lucy and

Ethel, horses rescued by the ASPCA in North Carolina during the largest animal seizure in the state’s history.

It involved more than 700 dogs, cats, farm animals and horses.

HART was contacted about caring for some of the horses. Founder Suzanna Norris drove 12 hours each way to retrieve Lucy and Ethel, along with two other horses including Ivey, just three weeks old.

“They have grown to trust more and more each day,” HART states on its website.

In addition to its rescue efforts, HART offers riding lessons and camps to keep children safe and engaged during school holidays.

There is an adult riding club and a Silver Saddles riding club for those 50 and older.

Volunteers are an ongoing need.

They help care for horses and assist with marketing and events. No experience is necessary.

Events such as the Courses for Horses Golf Tournament enrich both equine and human lives. For information, email lauradovale@ bellsouth.net. SL HART is at 6360 Arborwood Ave. in Cocoa. Call 321-543-2924 or visit hartforhorses.org.

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Hayley’s also offers boating lessons. Younger renters are required to take an online safety course with PWCSafetySchool.

SENIOR LIFE Photo com for personal Watching the dolphins is a fun sunset activity. watercraft certification before going on their hours) and full day (eight hours) vessels. rentals. Boats are allowed as far Since they are located at the south as the Barber Bridge in Vero confluence of the Banana River and Beach, and as far north as Grant Indian River, boaters renting from Island. No boats can go in the ocean, Hayley’s have their choice of rivers. just along the Intracoastal Waterway With a large and diverse selection of the Indian River Lagoon. of boats, Hayley’s also provides the Hayley’s recommends these only boat club in Brevard County. questions to ask of boat rental Farther south, Brian LaPersonerie, businesses: if they have their manager of Sebastian Watercraft own office on-site; if their boats Rentals at Captain Hiram’s Resort, are registered and insured in the said, “We are a 10-minute boat ride company’s name; how long it takes to from Sebastian Inlet. We’ve been get out of the no wake zone; and how here almost 20 years, and we rent long they have been in business. SL center console fishing boats and Hayley’s Jet Ski & Boat Rental pontoon boats of different sizes is at 96 East Eau Gallie Blvd. in which will hold up to 14 people.

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BY LINDA WIGGINS The IRCC Busty Bunch teamed up with the Rockledge Fire Department in creative ways to raise more than $4,000 toward their total donated in the 2016 Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 22 at Space Coast Stadium.

Rockledge Firefighters Local 3138 presented a check for about $1,000.

Indian River Colony Club’s Team Busty Bunch and the Rockledge Fire Department each sold their own teamdesigned T-shirts for $15 a piece.

The IRCC Busty Bunch has been participating with Making Strides walk for six years, with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society.

The Busty Bunch, along with IRCC Golfers Rally for the Cure, also participated in a bake sale held at the IRCC club. Rally for the Cure passed its 20-year milestone golfing to raise money for the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

“This effort has really grown, with such great cooperation of groups with big hearts,” said IRCC Busty Bunch team leader Maureen Reeder, who works in the IRCC office. Her son, David Iamunno, is a Rockledge firefighter paramedic. “Rally for the Cure members are so faithful, and they have had such a blast doing this for so

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Maureen Reeder and her son, David Iamunno of the Rockledge Fire Department, launched the T-shirt sales drive Sept. 29 to add to the IRCC Busty Bunch donation tally for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Oct. 22.

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An estimated 10,000 participants in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk create a sea of pink at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Funds raised will go toward breast cancer research and programs such as Road to Recovery, Look Good Feel Good and Hope Lodges.

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One of 30-plus creations, the Three Crow Amigos promoted Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation as outreach coordinator Rebecca Osgood looked on at the Viera Voice Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival Oct. 22 at The Avenue Viera.

BY LINDA WIGGINS The Nana’s House charity benefited from great weather, prizes and creative scarecrows at Senior Life sister newspaper Viera Voice’s Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival at The Avenue Viera Oct. 22.

Silent auction of the scarecrows raised nearly $1,000 and the event raised awareness among the record crowd of more than 2,000 visitors.

“What a tremendous event, and we made lots more forever friends,” Nana’s House founder Kim Frodge said. The Christian-based charity is recruiting boomer and senior husbandand-wife couples willing to be house parents to create a loving home for

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Brig. Gen. Wayne R. Monteith will be the keynote speaker for the Massing of the Colors Nov. 11.

BY LINDA WIGGINS A sitting general is always a hot ticket to book as a keynote speaker, and when that general is a good speaker and has a sense of humor, it’s an event not to be missed.

Commander of the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Brig.

Gen. Wayne R. Monteith will be the keynote speaker for the 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Massing of the Colors in observation of Veterans Day on the Cocoa campus of Eastern Florida State College. The Veterans Day event is the largest in Brevard.

Monteith set the tone for what is expected to be a two-year assignment during the Change of Command ceremony when he was installed Aug. 4, 2015, a mixture of high expectations and love for pop culture.

“My approach to life and leadership is borrowed from a great philosopher: ‘Do, or do not, there is no try.’ Jedi Master Yoda,” Monteith said with a smile, addressing a standing-room-only audience in the PAFB theater filled with about 1,000 military dignitaries from all over the world and local community leaders.

It’s Monteith’s second major community address to mark major military holidays since arriving just more than a year ago. He spoke at the inaugural Memorial Day ceremony at the new Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor/Mims May 30. The message then underscores the importance of calling the community together for the Nov. 11 event.

“It means a lot to our veterans and active military to see the community coming together in strong numbers to acknowledge them,” Monteith said. SL The Veterans Day event will be at the George F. Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at 1519 Clearlake Road in Cocoa. For more information, call 321-433-7022.

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November dance salutes veterans The event is BYOB and the band auxiliary will have a concession table with snacks, soft drinks, bottled water and ice for sale.

Those who would like to brush up on their dancing skills can do so from 6 to 7 p.m. The fee for lessons is $5, payable to the instructor.

Military personnel and veterans are admitted free with military ID. For others, dance tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door.

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SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Swingtime, the Big Band ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band, presents its annual “Salute to Veterans” dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Ave. The evening will feature vocalists Len Fallen and Sally Hart.

“This is one of our most popular events each year, and it’s a real privilege for those of us in the band to show our appreciation for the sacrifices made every day by our men and women in uniform,” said Art Martin, Swingtime conductor.

“We hope everyone will come to hear the music and be part of this celebration.”

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BY FLORA REIGADA Healing war’s wounds observed annually on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Many have sacrificed life and limb. But there is another kind of wound. The Wounded Warrior Homes website puts it this way.

“Every veteran has a story.

Sometimes it’s the unseen wounds that hurt the most.”

Topping the list is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a lifethreatening event.”

Among these are war, terrorism and violence.

Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, which can be triggered by seeing, hearing or smelling something which recalls the event.

An officer at the Titusville VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) spoke of the difficulty veterans may have opening up and talking about PTSD, despite “tremendous feelings of isolation.”

Other symptoms cited on the Department of Veterans Affairs website, include feeling keyed up, jittery and being on the lookout for danger.

“When these men and women come to us, we let them know they are not alone,” the VFW officer said.

“As quickly as we can, we get them to the VA clinic in Viera.”

“We see signs outside schools and fire stations marking them as safe places,” he said. “When Senior Life Photo veterans see our Bobby Patry is the marquee, I want Commander of them to know Titusville VFW Post their name 4228. is included.

We have served under fire and we understand. Veterans can come inside to find a safe place.”

VFW Post 4228 is at 4411 Capron Road. For more information, call 321268-4411.

The American Legion also reaches out to those suffering from PTSD, offering a free book for download on its website: “The War Within, Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

SL Go to http://www.legion.org/ publications/217301/war-withintreatment-traumatic-brain-injury-andpost-traumatic-stress-disorder Post 1 in Titusville is organizing a Veterans Day ceremony to be held 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, 2 Broad St. in Titusville. For information, call 321-269-9959.

For additional information about PTSD, go to www.ptsd.va.gov/

BY GEORGE WHITE Some veterans who return from combat or other duty have problems with the use of alcohol or drugs, both street drugs and prescription medications used incorrectly. Such substance use can harm health, cause mood and behavior problems, hurt social relationships and, in the worst cases, result in financial ruin.

Thankfully, for veterans with these issues, there are treatments and counseling at the Viera Veterans Administration (VA) Clinic which address all types of problems related to substance abuse, from unhealthy use of alcohol to life-threatening addictions.

“We know that many adjustment issues occur when veterans return from combat or separate from the military, and helping to intervene and develop healthy coping skills are important so that veterans do not turn to unhealthy ones, such as drugs or alcohol, ” said Victoria Harwood, licensed clinical social worker, certified addiction professional (CAP) and social worker for the substance abuse program at the Viera VA Clinic.

In her role as therapist, she runs groups, participates in the Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Abuse and provides individual therapy for veterans with substance abuse issues.

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“We have a full gamut of services available: group and individual therapy, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and aftercare. We use community resources for detox and inpatient services and then coordinate care for the needs of the veterans. In addition, we have a full range of pain management services available on the medical side to address chronic pain, physical issues and other options to address pain symptoms, as well as a full range of mental health services to address PTSD and anxiety, which are often co-existing around substance abuse issues,” she said.

In the case of prescription drug abuse, even if they are determined to stop using the drug, doing so without medical supervision can be extremely dangerous. Again, depending on the substance, withdrawal effects can include seizures, cold sweats, bone pain, hallucinations, insomnia, anxiety and depression. For this reason, the safest way for a drug addict to start drug treatment for their addiction is to go through monitored drug detox at a drug rehab facility.

Looking toward the future, Harwood said she thinks this area of service will increasingly become a key for the VA helping veterans.

“Absolutely, especially because many of the co-occurring or underlying mental health issues involving self-medication with substance use/abuse. Substance abuse issues are of extreme importance, because it impacts all aspects of the individual’s life and the lives of those around them: family/interpersonal relationships, employment, health, safety, mental health and feelings of self worth.

“The mission of the VA is to improve the lives of veterans and we cannot do that unless we take an approach that directly addresses the daily struggle of those with addiction issues.’’ she said.

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Sailors participate in a small-arms, live-fire qualification shoot on the fantail of the USS Stockdale in the Philippine Sea, on June 19, 2016. The guided-missile destroyer is helping to provide a ready force to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Stockdale is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.

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Dancing is key to good physical, mental and social health

BY WENDY SCHEURING Even if you have never learned how to dance, it’s still not too late.

And, dancing doesn’t always require a partner. The following is a sampling of dance opportunities at the Wickham Park Senior Center.

JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is taught by Lisa Noegle at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

“Jazzercise is a dance cardio program that has been around for 45 years,” Noegle said. “We like to include different types of kickboxing, strength and core work and we always try to implement flexibility in our classes by incorporating pilates, yoga and kickboxing moves.”

The 55-minute workout, for both men and women 50 and older, gets the heart working while providing a good time and “shaking what your mama gave you,” Noegle said.

“I like to make it easier for those over 50 like doing marches instead of skipping, or teaching easy-to-use steps, giving options for movements,” she said.

LINE DANCING “Anyone can come to the beginner class who has never danced before,” said line dancing instructor Sue Duncan of her line dancing classes tailored to people 50 and older.

“I dance for my health and fitness,” said Duncan, 68. “It’s good on the joints because it’s low impact.” Duncan also tailors dance steps to accommodate people who have had previous knee or ankle injuries.

And, dancers who bring a FitBit to class will be shocked to learn that they are walking at least two miles during the class, which, according to Duncan, includes fun, laughing and movement to music.

“It’s a blast,” said Duncan, who used to teach line dancing seven nights a week during its heyday.

“I realized that I could never stop teaching. That’s my drive.”

Beginner classes are held at 4:15 and Intermediate/Advanced classes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

MONTHLY DANCES Every third Friday of the month,

the center hosts a dinner dance. In November, a Thanksgiving-based soiree will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving fare will be catered, including turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Music will also be featured by the Rick Brensinger Band.

A New Year’s Eve dance is in the planning stages, said Gloria Robinson, board member and public relations and marketing representative.

“We have a lot of social activities,” Robinson said. “We like our elderly to get out and socialize as much as possible. The center also offers a variety of instruction, blood pressure checks, flu shots and assistance with health insurance and legal questions.

The Wickham Park Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and also is open during the evenings and weekends for special programs. For more information, call 321-255-4494.

LIVING WELL sponsored by Acupuncture: Achieving Balance Is The Key Nearly Painless!

By Frances Dilley, MD Sometimes, your body may require some fine tuning. That’s the concept behind acupuncture, the traditional Chinese practice whose scientific acceptance has grown in the U.S. during the past several years.

People think needles when they first hear the word “acupuncture.” But it’s more than just needles – it’s wholebody healing.

Balancing the Body’s Energy Acupuncture’s premise focuses on balancing the movement of energy or life force — known as chi (pronounced chee) — that flows through meridians in the body. Think of meridians as highways that allow this energy to flow. By inserting needles into specific points along the meridians, acupuncturists attempt to rebalance the flow of energy.

The acupuncture points (there are more than 400 on the body) stimulate nerves, connective tissue and muscles.

This stimulation can increase blood flow and boost the production of the body’s natural painkillers (endorphins).

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Acupuncture Addresses Many Issues The practice is most commonly used to treat neck and back pain, however, in recent years, acupuncture has been successful in alleviating digestive disorders and even addiction. It also can help relieve discomfort associated with dental pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, fibromyalgia, migraine and tension headaches, menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis and labor pain.

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Many try this procedure when they’re having discomfort and when conventional treatment methods have been unsuccessful.

There are few side effects with acupuncture. If they do manifest, they’re typically mild. These may include fatigue, tenderness at insertion points, bruising and muscle twitch.

When I first meet with a patient contemplating acupuncture, I talk to the patient to find out what discomfort he or she may be experiencing. Afterward, I will be able to narrow down which acupuncture points should be used for treatment.

Despite what many people believe, acupuncture needles don’t hurt; they’re as fine as human hair.

At most, a patient might feel a slight pinch.

Acupuncture is not a oneshot deal. I normally recommend treatment once a week for six to eight weeks. If the treatment works, then patients can gradually reduce the number of visits.

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FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I like Jazzercise. My health has been better because of it. I also like it because I have a background in dance. I used to teach dance and do choreography, and I also taught baton twirling. I walk every day and cruise a lot.

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Arnold Palmer’s appearances remembered at Suntree CC

BY MIKE GAFFEY

Steve Lamontagne, general manager of Suntree Country Club and a former PGA Tour player, smiled broadly as he remembered the days when golfing great Arnold Palmer and his legions of fans known as “Arnie’s Army” swarmed the club’s Classic Course back in the 1980s.

The legendary Palmer, who died Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh at age 87 while awaiting heart surgery, was instrumental in establishing the Senior PGA Tour — known today as the Champions Tour — and making Suntree one of its original tour stops, Lamontagne said. From 1980 to 1990, golf’s best players ages 50 and older teed off at Suntree, and Palmer, the superstar nicknamed “The King” and who popularized golf in the 1950s and 1960s, was often there to compete for the championship.

As a high school student, aorlamp0303.a15 Lamontagne was a caddie for 1954 U.S. Open champion Ed Furgol at the 1983 Suntree Classic when he saw Palmer and his fans approach.

“The crowds were incredible,” he said. “The crowds were all Arnold Palmer crowds. It didn’t matter how he was playing, whether he was near the lead or not. He would have the biggest galleries by far. It was my first experience seeing other people follow such a figurehead of the game.

It opened up my eyes to think, ‘Wow, he certainly is everybody’s hero. He’s so popular.’ And you get popular by winning tournaments, but then it’s also your character and everything else.

“It was great to have him here. He

a telegenic player with an aggressive style, whose rivalries with fellow golfers Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player attracted millions to the sport.

But despite being one of the most recognizable athletes of the 20th century, Palmer remained personable, approachable and friendly, Lamontagne said. “He certainly cared about everybody who came out to watch him and he really understood the SENIOR LIFE Mike Gaffey fact that the game was not about him; it Rodney Smith is awarded an inaugural was about the game of golf,” he said.

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“I had concerns watching him at the to manage and protect the marine “It’s a wonderful golf course,” said Masters this year,” Lamontagne said. lives that depend on the river and Lamontagne, a Suntree resident who “He just didn’t look right. beyond. He won an inaugural Viera competed in 124 PGA Tour events "It’s obviously sad, but his life was Voice Charlie Corbeil Conservation between 1989 and 2012. “It’s beautiful a celebration at 87. He was a huge Award in 2014 for his efforts. with large lakes.” pioneer of the game. I looked up to Here is his first published piece Palmer was golf’s first TV-age icon, him.” SL since his illness three months ago.

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Your rights to disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan Dear Lance, My wife and I had Original Medicare for several years. During the recent Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, we signed up for a Medicare Advantage Plan that has prescription drug coverage. We are both somewhat anxious about our decision because we have never had this type of plan before. If we are not happy with our Medicare Advantage Plan, will we have to wait until next year’s Annual Enrollment Period to switch back to Original Medicare?

Jim Dear Jim, You and your wife can relax.

Medicare has your situation covered in two ways.

1. Trial Right When a Medicare beneficiary enrolls in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP) for the first time, they have a Trial Right. This is the right to switch back to Original Medicare any time during the first 12 months of the MAP; however, you cannot switch to another MAP. You have further rights if you had a Medicare Supplement — also

Ask Lance Lance P. Jarvis SHINE known as a Medigap policy — when you switched to the MAP. You can purchase the Medigap policy you had before you joined the MAP if the same insurance company you previously had still sells it. If your former Medigap policy is no longer available, you can buy a Medigap Plan A, B, C, F, K or L that is sold in your state by any insurance company.

You should apply for the Medigap policy as early as 60 calendar days before the date your coverage will end, but no later than 63 calendar days after your coverage ends.

Similarly, you can re-enroll in a Part D Prescription Drug Plan. You should not be without this coverage for more than 63 days, or you will face a financial penalty.

2. Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Medicare Advantage Plan beneficiaries who are not eligible for the Trial Right also have an opportunity to switch to Original Medicare during the Medicare Advantage Plan Disenrollment Period — from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14. The only permissible change is to return to Original Medicare.

In addition, those who make this change can purchase a Part D Prescription Drug Plan as long as they do so by Feb. 14. Prescription drug coverage will be in effect on the first day of the month after the plan receives the completed enrollment form.

I encourage readers who are considering making changes to their Medicare coverage to meet with a SHINE volunteer counselor. They can share the most updated information to help you fully understand your rights and options.

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, the ADRC is the Senior Resource Alliance, located in Orlando.

To contact a SHINE counselor, call 1-800-963-5337 or 321-752-8080.

SHINE has 12 locations throughout Brevard County. SHINE counselors can assist you by telephone or in person. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, go to floridashine.org or call the telephone numbers above.

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 SL

Friendships blossom at the Brevard County Orchid Society

keeps them outside and in entries.

“Herbie built a shade house [for my At the Brevard County Orchid orchids], 100 percent to 50 percent Society (BCOS) monthly meetings, UV sunscreen so they don’t get orchid growers from around Brevard burned. I don’t have a green house. I county come together to examine just use our trees.” and show live orchids, buy and Hensley enjoyed the evening’s trade orchids, discuss problems gathering of approximately 60 with growing them, listen to guest members in the large conference lecturers and socialize. Out of 185 room. active members of the society which “The people also are characters, started in the mid-1950s, 65 to 85 very interesting folks, they come members show up for the meetings in from many backgrounds. It’s not a Melbourne. social club but it turns into a social Vice president of BCOS Julie thing. These people are friendly and Zepf, grower of 300 to 500 orchids happy.” in her own collection, has a mission Bill Harr, a member of BCOS with to educate the public about orchids. a collection of about 200 orchids, said There are “a lot of misconceptions “I got laid off about five years ago about orchids. That they are hard to and I didn’t want to manage software SENIOR LIFE Muffy Berlyn grow, are finicky. But they are not engineers for a large corporation.”

Vice President of BCOS Julie Zepf hard to grow, particularly in Florida.

He turned to a hobby of making says orchids “are not hard to grow.”

We have the perfect climate for silver jewelry out of orchid blossoms. growing a good majority of orchids.”

“I’ve been perfecting the technique BCOS is “the information and being Herbie Hensley and his wife, April for over 10 years,” he said. He uses exposed to orchids that I’ve never Stevens, together have been members the “lost orchid casting process, the seen before.” of the BCOS for the past five years. orchid gets destroyed in the process.”

Stevens has about 125 orchids and What Hensley likes most about He explained that although each bloom on an orchid spray has exactly the same DNA, “every blossom is slightly different, they each express their DNA differently.”

A longtime member for 22 years, Bill Draddy is a retired nurse and master gardener. He said of the BCOS, “I like the camaraderie, the team work, the cohesiveness.” He advises those beginning to grow orchids, “Join a society, for the simple reason they have guest speakers, and they have plants that are reasonably priced for beginners.”

The BCOS meets on the second Monday of each month at the Realtor Conference Center, 1450 SENIOR LIFE Mike Berlyn Sarno Road, Melbourne.

Members’ orchids brought from home are displayed for judging each month.

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The meeting starts at 7 p.m., but people start arriving at 6 to 6:30 p.m. to look over orchids on display for the monthly judging, ones for sale, and to socialize. For more information, go to thebcos.org or call Julie Zepf at 321-777-9837. New members are welcome. SL

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Portion control adds to health Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski

During the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us remember stuffing ourselves with a stuffed turkey and all the fixings.

Those who follow “Everyone Loves Raymond” television rerun episodes can relate to Raymond’s father Frank who is always eating and unbuckling his trousers to make room for more.

Obesity is a major problem in the United States. With the related health costs, this disease is already having national economic consequences.

We can be thankful by “giving up.”

Portion control, reducing consumption, and diet changes have made the difference in the lives of many seniors.

Among the 65,000-plus people older than 100, you see healthy eaters.

Healthy living, a balanced diet with portion controls and wise food choices contribute to a pain-free enjoyable long life.

All kinds of diet plans have been developed and promoted. Weight Watchers, one of the long-lasting and successful programs, deals with portion control, consuming fewer calories, fewer carbohydrates and managed food groups. Licensed nutritionists with menus and selections increase benefits.

Sharing food with the less fortunate, contributing to food banks, working with Daily Bread and

other food sources for the benefit of others can add to perspective and understanding. Check on the people in your community. Many seniors on fixed incomes live alone. They eat what is cheap and what is filling.

Some eat canned dog and cat food to meet budget challenges. Others plant gardens, raise fruits and vegetables, and eat healthy foods with limited incomes.

Retirement community chefs prepare healthy meals with an emphasis on nutrition and portion control. Many have added gourmet offerings with seasonings that are heart healthy and add variety to the dining experience. In the refreshingly new “Dr. Oz The Good Life” magazine each month, there are many ideas for healthy eating, weight loss tips, portion control and secrets for living a long life.

Breaking bread together is important. The good feeling of giving thanks, dining, socializing, talking and being with others is a boost to health. Each month, the AARP Chapter 1413 that meets at the Indian Harbour Civic Center provides a noon meal to participating members for $1. Sponsors provide the healthy meals and give a brief report on senior services. Who should be at your table?

What neighbor is not included in a healthy meal at your house today and during the holiday season? 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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Start the journey by visiting the Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce office located adjacent to Stuart Park at 18 North Oak Ave. Displayed on the chamber office walls is the mural gallery. You’ll be able to inspect carefully the original mural renderings and then view a neat 10-minute mural orientation video.

Many of the original murals have sound. Artwork with lovely nature scenes also can be seen on many fences, benches and antique cars.

Some trash containers are also decorated with painted clowns.

Don’t miss the mural that is called Cracker Trail Cattle Drive, a 175foot wide and 30-foot-high mural on the side of a now-closed Winn-Dixie supermarket. It shows what it was once like to transport cattle just north of Lake Placid. You’ll hear the sound of mooing cattle, claps of thunder and many colorful Florida cracker cowboys herding the animals along.

Drive by the nearby caladium fields, in full leaf here from July through October, and there are more than 40 varieties of red, white and pink plants.

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John Trieste of the world’s caladium bulbs coming from Lake Placid.

Here are a number of other stops not to be missed on a visit to Lake Placid.

Visit the 10,000-square-foot Arts and Crafts gallery. Everything on sale at the Gallery is hand-crafted

by Highland County’s artists and craftsmen. It is located at 24 Interlake Blvd. For more information, call 863699–5940.

The Atlantic Coast Line Deport is at Train Museum. 12 Park St. For more information, call 863-465–1771 The American Clown Museum is at 109 West Interlake Drive. For more information, call 863-465–2920 The Chamber is closed Sundays and most holidays. For more information, call 863-455–4331 Getting to Lake Placid from Brevard County is easy and will take a little more than two hours.

Take I-95 south to the Fort Pierce exit no. 129. Go west on Route 70 for about 60 miles to Route 27. Then north on Route 27 for a few miles to Lake Placid. SL Happy Traveling

Don’t forget your pants as hurricane approaches Funny thing is...

Sammy Haddad

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The two most important hurricane preps should be don’t believe the news and don’t forget your pants. I know what you’re thinking. Sammy, you’ve really lost it this time.

During the recent Hurricane Matthew, I watched the news intently.

They said board your house, buy lots of canned goods and water, don’t even try to start your generator if you haven’t run it every six months and oh by the way, run for your life.

Now what am I missing here?

So I should get all these things done, then run?

I’m a good little media robot if the advice sounds good, so I boarded up my windows making the house look like one of those abandoned inner city buildings, I bought canned goods and water and stacked them all up in the house and, just for laughs, I pulled out the generator that I hadn’t turned on since 2004. It started on the first pull.

Right then, I should have known that maybe the advice to panic from

the TV wasn’t a good idea, but no, I continued to listen. As the storm came closer, the advice changed from stock up to get out. So do I take the canned goods and water? Should I sell the generator? There was just no time to think, so we packed up some clothes and took off to Tallahassee leaving everything behind.

Everything, including my pants.

Now hold on. Before you get an unpleasant mental image. I was wearing the dirty, sweaty shorts I had been working in. I remembered to pack everything else, but no pants.

It wasn’t enough bad luck that about two million other people decided to run at the same time as me, and on the same roads, and they seemed to feel obligated to slow down or stop every time someone pulled over to relieve themselves, but my real stress was I left my pants home.

You know when you’re on the road, you eat in restaurants a lot and I found out they don’t exactly roll out the red carpet for people in dirty, stinky shorts, even at Burger King.

Well thanks to Walmart and Mother Nature’s decision to bump the storm slightly east, everything turned out fine. So my advice for the next hurricane, don’t believe the news and don’t get caught with your pants down, or 200 miles away. SL —Dr. Sammy

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One of our most precious resources is under attack: our waters. From the pollution we generate, to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s attempt to raise the level of chemicals allowed in water, to a fertilizer plant leaking radioactive waste water into Florida’s aquifer, our supply of clean water is threatened and needs to be preserved.

Water is a fundamental component of life. Water is Life is not only the name of an organization that provides clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene education programs (waterislife.com), it is also a statement of what water represents to us.

Water is a vital substance for all living organisms, animal and plants alike. It is used to regulate internal temperature, transport nutrients, flush out wastes and represents up to 90 percent of their structure.

The human body, for example, is about 70 percent water. Our major organs are mostly water: “the brain and heart are composed of 73 percent water, and the lungs are about 83 percent water. The skin contains 64 percent water, muscles and kidneys are 79 percent, and even the bones are watery: 31 percent.” (USGS) We depend on water for our survival and, even though one may think we have plenty of water on the planet, 97 percent of that water is in the oceans and the water we need — fresh water — only makes up 0.3 percent of the total water on the planet.

From that 0.3 percent, not all can be used, because it is unattainable or because it is polluted.

According to WATERisLIFE, 663 million people lack access to safe water, 3.4 million people die each year

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from water-related diseases, and one in five children younger than 5 years old dies each day from waterborne disease.

Pollution is a big threat to our water supply and to the lives of all creatures that depend on water to survive. We have experienced that first hand in our Indian River Lagoon, where the combination of nutrients from septic systems, fertilizers, reclaimed water irrigation and stormwater runoff, among other things, has affected the health of the lagoon and brought death to our waters, culminating with the massive fish kill we saw back in March 2016.

Our waters are in danger and need our help.

WATERisLIFE created “The Drinkable Book,” a special book that not only educates about water safety and hygiene, but also serves as a filter that kills 99 percent of deadly bacteria.

The pages of the book work like a scientific coffee filter that provides 30 days of clean drinking water. A whole book can get up to four years of drinkable water. Donations and volunteers support this project.

The Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department presented the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan, a comprehensive plan to reduce and remove water pollutants, and restore and manage the lagoon. The plan outlines the tasks involved and lists costs associated with each task. In order to fund this project, the Brevard County Board of Commissioners opted for a half-cent sales tax. That option will be on the ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election and it will be up to us to approve it.

As the precious resource fundamental to life that they are, our waters need to be protected, they need a voice. We are left with this important job of speaking on their behalf. Our actions will do the talking, so what are we going to say? SL Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@3RsAndBeyond.org.

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NOVEMBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

‘House Hunters’ returns to Viera HGTV's "House Hunters" films Viera couple Rod and Chira Gaines, left, and real estate agent Cartama Ramos-Crafton, center, as the Gaineses search for a new home for an upcoming episode airing at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.

Chira Gaines was the subject of a 2013 episode of "House Hunters" prior to her marriage to Gaines. The new episode will re-air at 1 a.m. Nov. 25.

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Noon - 3 p.m., $9 Italian American Club of South Brevard 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne 321-242-8044

1 - 3 p.m., Mondays in Nov. $20 for all four classes.

Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. 321-868-1104

Pasta Fest

Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance

Fine Art Photography Classes

Morning Walk

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

Pickleball

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $1 Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way Melbourne 321-608-7490

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General Election Day

7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Mondays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne Authentic Turkish belly dancer.

Call for cost.

321-608-7400

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National Pickle Day

Pickleball

8:30 - 11 a.m., $1 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 2 - 4 p.m.

Eau Gallie Civic Center Supporting Anglers for 1551 Highland Ave. Conservation Melbourne Front Street Civic Center 2205 S. Front St., Melbourne 321-608-7400 321-868-1101 Brevard Federated

WEDNESDAY

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National Deviled Egg Day

Adult Coloring Club

6 p.m.

Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

Dixie Diamonds Square Dance Club

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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: America the Beautiful

Space Coast Lightfest begins

Runs through Jan. 1, 2017 Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne 321-327-2909

“Sinfonia Antartica”

3 p.m., $20 Scott Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. Melbourne 855-252-7276

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Accordion Club Meeting

2 - 5 p.m.

Members and guests are invited to play accordions or other instruments.

315 Florida Ave., Cocoa 321-242-2585

Old Fashioned Christmas Concert

1 - 4 p.m., Fridays Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library 6475 Minton Rd. SW Palm Bay 321-952-6318

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Marine Corps Birthday

Bingo for Designer Bags

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., $2 Make your own greeting cards.

Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

1 - 4 p.m.

Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-258-2011

Bingo

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

Writers Workshop

Senior Life Open Art

9:30 a.m. - Noon Front Street Civic Center Melbourne 321-543-1346

Flex It

The Bead Ladies: Jewelry Making Class

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National Cashew Day

Bone Builders with Aging Matters

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Mondays & Wednesdays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne, 321-631-2749

Great American Smokeout Day

Watercolor Group

Adult Coloring Club

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SHINE Insurance Counseling Book Club

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Palm Bay 321-952-6318

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: Theatre for Youth

3:30 p.m.

Riverside Presbyterian Church King Center 3400 N. Atlantic Ave. Melbourne Cocoa Beach 321-242-2219 321-426-0360

550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

Pickleball

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

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Snowman’s Dreams: A Holiday Celebration with Melbourne Community Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 & 8 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne 321-285-6724

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Native Rhythms Festival 2016

Nov. 10 - 13, Free Wickham Park Amphitheater 2500 Parkway Dr. Melbourne 321-430-3293

An Evening of Classical Mystery

7 p.m.

Scott Center for Worship & Performing Arts 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. Melbourne 321-723-8323

8:30 a.m.

Benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation The Habitat 3591 Fairgreen St. Malabar 321-636-6022

Satellite Beach Founders Day & Marketplace 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

DRS Community Center 1089 S. Patirck Dr. Satellite Beach 321-255-4307

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Rock the Porch Jam

1 p.m.

Live music including blues, folk, rock and country.

Melbourne Beach Old Town Hall & History Center 2373 Oak St. Melbourne Beach 321-536-0577

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

5:30 - 10 p.m.

700-1100 E. New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-777-7404

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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free event featuring live music, tech expo and more.

The Avenue Viera former Sports Authority 321-242-1235

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gleason Park 1233 Yacht Club Park Blvd.

Indian Harbour Beach 321-727-1212

Senior Life Boomer-Senior Bash

City of Indian Harbour Beach Arts & Crafts Show

32nd annual Festival of Trees

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Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-504-7776

Mon., Wed. & Fri. Build muscle and make friends with a morning walk.

Lipscomb Community Center 3316 S. Monroe St. Melbourne 321-608-7450

Black Friday

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet Adult Morning Club 8:30 - 10 a.m.

1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Christmas Concert 9 a.m. - Noon, Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Maureen McGovern, Franklin T. DeGroodt Library Franklin T. DeGroodt Library 1 p.m., $3 Florence LaRue 6475 Minton Rd. SW 6475 Minton Rd., SW Cocoa Beach Public Library and Freda Payne Palm Bay 321-345-1057

Senior Fitness with Polly Helm

National Doughnut Day

6:30 p.m., Thursdays Franklin T. DeGroodt Library Meet Me in St. Louis 6475 Minton Rd. SW Nov. 18 - Dec. 4 Palm Bay Cocoa Village Playhouse 321-952-6318 321-636-5050 CocoaVillagePlayhouse.com

1 p.m., $15 Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-225-1394

National French Toast Day

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Free Friday Movie: Annual Suzy Greene “Becoming Jane” (PG-13) Memorial Tournament

Scrabble

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5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays Cost: $5 Franklin T. DeGroodt Library 6475 Minton Rd. SW Palm Bay, 321-952-6318

Wickham Park Community Center, $5 2815 Leisure Way Melbourne, 321-608-749

National Cookie Day

3 p.m.

Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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Square Dancing 1 - 4 p.m.

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Melbourne Auditroium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne 321-724-0555

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Embroiderers Guild of America Meeting

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by Colleen McCullough Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

Beach Readers Book Club

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7 - 8:45 p.m., Wednesdays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-633-1306

10 a.m., Tuesdays Cocoa Beach Library Computer Basics Live Jazz hosted by the Republican Women 9:30 a.m., $45 for all classes Space Coast Jazz Society Speaker Brevard County public 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, 321-783-6997 Wednesdays, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21 2 - 4:30 p.m. defender, Blaise Tettis Cocoa Beach Library Cocoa Beach Country Club 11 a.m.

550 N. Brevard Ave. 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Duran Golf Club Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach, 321-960-4897 7032 Stadium Parkway 321-868-1104 Viera, 866-455-2322

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THURSDAY

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Satellite Beach Civic Center 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 10 565 Cassia Blvd.

Satellite Beach Melbourne Auditorium 321-735-4809 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne Veterans Day Dinner Gala 321-724-0555 6 - 9 p.m.

AVET Projects raising funds Port St. John special for PRR Retreats and other district advisory board programs helping veterans.

6 p.m.

Doubletree by Hilton 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa 2080 N. Atlantic Ave. 321-633-1867 Cocoa Beach 321-427-3587

Belly Dancing

7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Music: Janice and Rene.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Cost $6, $5 for members Martin Andersen Sr. Center 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-7556

Protect Our Waters Fundrasiing Party

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To benefit Family Promise of Brevard 7 p.m.

Church of our Saviour 5301 N. Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-480-8026

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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fundraiser for Junior League.

The Courtyard at the Oaks 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., #108 Melbourne 321-674-5700

Azan Shriners Toy Run & Poker

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Central Brevard Shrine Club 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.

Melbourne 321-951-0604

Light Up Viera Holiday Parade

6 p.m.

Streets of Viera Celebrate the holidays with music, decorations, Battle of the Bands and lighted floats. 321-242-1200

National Mutt Day

Holiday Ball Swingtime Jazz Band 7 p.m.

Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

321-724-0555

Indialantic Chamber Singers: Sing We Noël

7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 & 3 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 5655 Stadium Pkwy.

Viera, 321-426-0360

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Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar Dec. 3 - 4 Historic Cocoa Village 321-631-9075

Space Coast Ballet: The Nutcracker

2 & 7 p.m., $20 King Center, 321-242-2219

Jesus is the Key Bible on Parade 2 - 5 p.m.

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King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

6 - 9:30 p.m., $20 A musical journey with a worldwide nativity exhibit.

Proceeds go to the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church 3050 N. Hwy. A1A,Indialantic 321-223-2269

6 - 9 p.m.

Following the Christmas parade, enjoy the official lighting of the Riverfront Park Christmas Tree.

Historic Cocoa Village 321-631-9075

Taylor Hicks

No Room at the Inn

Cocoa Holiday Parade and Festival

Brevard Community Chorus Concert

King Center, Melbourne, 321-242-2219

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Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

VRC Veterans Fishing Challenge & Braggin’ BBQ Bash Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the Veteran’s Resource Council for a day on the water. We will be fishing on the Orlando Princess for the day and then enjoying some great barbecue at Riverview Park in the evening.

Riverview Park 2400 Riverview Drive Melbourne 321-724-5400, extension 233

Sunday, Nov. 27, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 45th running of Florida’s oldest marathon. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful waterfront courses on the east coast of Florida.

Riverfront Park 401 Riveredge Blvd.

Cocoa 321-751-8890

Sunday, Nov. 6, 3 to 5 p.m.

L’Chaim: America’s Jewish Legacy Discover the inspiration behind the “American Story” told with dance, song and video in an original multimedia interactive theater experience.

Learn how our history and culture have been shaped by Jewish ideas.

Cost: $10 Faith Fellowship Church 2820 Business Center Blvd.

Melbourne 321-259-7200

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The spirit of Norway: a trip to the top of the world STORY BY ANDREA GROSS PHOTOS BY IRV GREEN I stay up all night to babysit the sun.

At midnight its glow is faint, but the sky is still bright enough that I can read a newspaper without a flashlight and see the shore without squinting. By 2 a.m. the darkest part of the night has passed, and the light of the sky matches the white of the snow-covered mountains. The day that never ended has become the morning that has just begun.

I’m traveling up the coast of Norway on a mid-sized cruise ship, the MS Polarlys, and early this morning, as we cruised past a stylized globe that sits atop a small isle of rock, we officially entered the Arctic Circle. I am now in a place where winter days are cloaked with a Polar Night during which the

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Fishing Station Norwegian waters are rich with fish such as herring and salmon, which are regular offerings on the cruise ship’s breakfast and lunch buffets.

Between never-ending hours of daylight and the slow speed of the ship, — Hurtigruten ships can be outpaced by an average dog or reasonably fit cyclist — we have plenty of time to ogle the scenery. On our first night after entering the Arctic Circle, our captain takes us for a midnight ride into Trollfjord, a channel of water so narrow that it’s off limits to larger ships. I forget to be tired as I gaze at the snow-capped cliffs that tower above us, outlined by the dusky light of the midnight sun.

As we relax in the ship’s Panorama Lounge, we become hypnotized by the passing scenes of small villages. Some are perched on rocky outcroppings, others are tucked into the hills, all are dotted with small houses, most of which are painted in tones of red and gold. The traditional colors date back to the time when red was made from the blood and oil of codfish and ochre was produced from iron oxide found in the soil.

On a typical seven-day cruise a Hurtigruten vessel visits 34 ports, most for only a few minutes, but several for three or four hours. We disembark on

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According to Navy veteran Sam DiBlasio, Titusville has a secret.

But thanks to the dedication of area organizations, that secret is getting out.

These organizations include the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 4228, the American Legion Posts 1 and 359, Boy Scouts troop 488 of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church and the Alpha Friends of Indian River City United Methodist Church.

The secret is Brevard Veterans Cemetery, off Deleon Avenue and Day Street.

About two years ago, it was found neglected and overgrown. Its hallowed ground is the final resting place of 124 veterans, including a World War I veteran and a woman veteran.

“Until recently, many in Titusville did not know it existed,” DiBlasio said.

“The cemetery was so overgrown that the gravestones could not be seen.”

Hearing of the cemetery’s plight, organizations went to work: mowing, trimming shrubs, pressure cleaning the gravestones, even scrubbing them with a toothbrush.

DiBlasio credits the Boy Scouts for cleaning the gravestones.

“This hidden jewel is calling all citizens who cherish their freedom to spend a few minutes among the gravestones reading the names of those who served so you and I might enjoy our freedom in this great country,” DiBlasio said.

He leads the Alpha Friends. Their involvement stems from a desire to give back to the community.

During patriotic holidays, they insert flags at every gravesite. With the VFW Post 4228 and American Legion Posts 1 and 359, they also present Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies.

A Veterans Day honor ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Nov.11 at the cemetery, located off Day Street, between Barna and Deleon Avenues.

The ceremony will include a speaker (Robert Jordan), a flag raising ceremony, a 21-gun salute and taps. Veterans from assisted living facilities will be in attendance.

DiBlasio invites the community to attend.

“We hope you’ll join us in paying tribute to those who served.” SL For information, call DiBlasio at 321-222-8738 or VFW Post 4228 at 321-268-4411.

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NORWAY continued from page 30 the longer stops and, on occasion, treat ourselves to a ship-sponsored excursion.

Thus we hear a concert of Nordic music, visit a cathedral honoring Viking King Olav Tryggvason, and ride in a rubber boat to the edge of the world’s most powerful whirlpool.

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But mostly we explore the villages on our own — engaging people in conversation and absorbing the rhythms of their life. In Skarsvåg, a gathering of 40 people that may well be one of the smallest communities north of the Arctic Circle, economic conditions caused fish processing plants to close and young people to search for jobs in larger towns.

As the town dwindled to one third its former size, the women began knitting thick scarves and socks that they hoped to sell to tourists if they could entice some to come their way. It will take a lot of scarves to save the village, but when you live in what they dubbed the “world’s northernmost fishing village,” resilience is bred in the bones — or, pardon the pun, knit into the fabric of your existence.

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On our way back to the ship we see North Cape, the northernmost outpost in Europe. This obviously deserves a toast.

That night, with the sun still high in the sky, we go to the Panorama Lounge and, with our fellow passengers, cheer the fact that we’ve truly reached the top of the world. SL Skål! (Cheers) For an expanded version of this article and more information on Norway, go to our companion website www.traveltizers.com For more information specifically on Hurtigruten cruises, see www. hurtigruten.us

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She looks in the mirror.

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She turns away.

Look again!

Watery eyes rimmed with wrinkles? Or a sea of tears salvaged in the sands of time? Tears of love, tears of joy, tears of anger, tears of sadness and hope and fear and worry and compassion and relief; tears of a lifetime given only to you.

Watery eyes rimmed with wrinkles? No, a sea of tears salvaged in the sands of time to remind you — you are who you’ve always been.

She turns back to the mirror.

Looking back — shoulders slightly bent, hands spotted, knuckles stiff with arthritis.

She turns away.

Look again!

Shoulders slightly bent? Or a reminder of all that you have carried through the years? Look again. Do you see in those slightly bent shoulders the burdens you lifted from those who could bear them no longer? Can you remember each one? Can you see their faces, flush with freedom because you were there to carry the load awhile?

Can you see, on those slightly bent shoulders, the lives you touched and changed?

Hands spotted, knuckles stiff with arthritis? Or every scar, every spot on your hands a reminder of every responsibility ever placed in those hands? Every child at birth and every promise you made that you would not let them down. Every responsibility put in your hands in your job, in your family, in your home.

Knuckles stiff with arthritis? Or a reminder of the pain that comes with holding on too long … or letting go?

She turns back to the mirror.

Looking back — a stomach, stretched and scarred, a sagging body empty of its poise and purpose.

She turns away.

Look again!

A stomach, stretched and scarred? Or the imprint of a life you nurtured, protected, readied and then, at the perfect moment, coaxed into the world? A sagging body empty of its poise and purpose? Or a tapestry unfolding a life with no limits?

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Nov. 17, 2003

“The Terminator” becomes “The Governator” of California Popular actor and former bodybuilder Arnold “The Terminator” Schwarzenegger became “The Governator” of California when he was sworn in as the 38th governor of California at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Nov. 1, 1958

Cuban militants hijack flight

A Vickers Viscount plane, Cubana de Aviación Flight 495, en route from Miami to Havana was hijacked

by Cuban militants on this day.

The hijackers were trying to land at Sierra Cristal in eastern Cuba to deliver weapons to Fidel Castro’s rebels. As night approached, the plane ran out of fuel and the hijackers attempted an emergency landing at the Preston Sugar Mill.

Unfortunately for the ill-fated flight, they did not make it and landed in the ocean and broke apart. There were only six survivors.

Nov. 10, 1984

Maryland has a miracle comeback against Miami

The Orange Bowl hosted one of its most famous games on this day. The University of Miami Hurricanes had nearly buried the Terrapins from the University of Maryland by halftime, leading by a score of 31- 0.

Backup quarterback Frank Reich was rotated in as the starter and the defense played well to overcome the huge deficit.

The final score was 42-40.

Nov. 22, 1963

President Kennedy assassinated

Nov. 1, 1512

Sistine Chapel opens to the public The Sistine Chapel for the first time displayed Michelangelo’s epic ceiling frescoes, which took several years to complete.

Displaying nine stories from the Bible’s book of Genesis, the works are among his most memorable. That same day, All Saint’s Day, Pope Julius II celebrated a mass in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City for the first time in at least four years.

Nov. 26, 1941

While traveling through Dallas in an open-air convertible, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was fatally shot.

The 35th president of the United States was riding with his wife, Jaqueline, in a 10-mile motorcade through the streets of downtown Dallas when Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots at the president.

Kennedy was rushed to Dallas’ Parkland Hospital where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.

Kennedy was only 46 years old.

FDR establishes modern Thanksgiving holiday President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as the modern Thanksgiving holiday, resolving two years of controversy when he declared the holiday a week earlier.

Nov. 10, 1775

U.S Marine Corps formed The U.S. Marine Corps was born this day, celebrated every year on Nov. 10 with a traditional ball and cakecutting ceremony. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Navy.

The resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams and adopted in Philadelphia, created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps.

Nov. 10, 1903

Mary Anderson patents windshield wiper Are you enjoying clear vision with a flip of your windshield wipers as you motor down the road? On this day, the patent office awarded U.S. Patent No. 743,801 to a Birmingham, Ala. woman named Mary Anderson for her “window cleaning device for electric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the window.”

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Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 321.615.9413 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771.

The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Only one gift card to Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a seminar with no obligation to enroll in the plan. Health First Health Plans complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-716-7737 (TTY: 1-800-955-8771). ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-800-716-7737 (TTY: 1-800-955-8771).Y0089_EL6148 Accepted 09202016