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Aging Well From the Inside Out

Investing: Financial Rules of Thumb

Crossword Puzzle

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ON THE COVER: Kidss and adults alike enjoy spending time volunteering at the Wedge Community Garden near NC State. Want to get your hands dirty and have fun doing it? Read our article on gardening on page 4 for a few suggestions on connecting to your earthy roots.

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Gardening for a Healthier You By Karen Raines

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There’s a lot to be said for the benefits one can derive from gardening.

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Gardening I do like, as did my mom and her mom before her. And for good reason: There’s a lot to be said for the benefits one can derive from gardening. Sure, it can save you money at the grocery store by not having to buy what you grow in your own back yard. This in and of itself can be immensely satisfying. But gardening is so much more than that.

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There’s something therapeutic, in an almost primal sense, about the feel of fine, loose dirt running between your fingers (not that anyone here in the clay-ridden South would know that sensation, unless they’re doing or have previously done container gardening!). Actual studies have been done and schools of thought have been developed that appear to back up the quasi-therapeutic phenomenon of gardening. One theory involves biophilia, or the connection between humans and other life forms. A 1984 book aptly titled Biophilia, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and conservation biologist Edward O. Wilson, popularized this theory. In Biophilia, Wilson theorizes that mankind’s innate attraction to natural settings stems from a genetically ingrained code that may have existed since Day One to act as a survival mechanism. Proponents of biophilia believe that a sense of personal harmony is a direct result of indulging an impulse to connect with nature. In Raleigh, those longing to indulge a craving for a pristine setting in the great outdoors need not travel far. Two local community gardens give opportunity for volunteers to not only help out, but to learn more about gardening, fruits and vegetables, and more. The Well Fed Community Garden is hosted by Irregardless Cafe and is located off Athens Drive. Learn more at www. www.irregardless.com/garden. The Wedge Community Garden is a true community garden on the Alexander YMCA property near NC State. Visit www.thewedgegarden.com for more information on volunteering. NC State University’s J. C. Raulston Arboretum offers meandering paths through diverse plantings, whose creative designs delight the senses while also educating by identifying plants both by their formal and common names. There you can also find special guided tours and

events. Log onto www.jcra.ncsu.edu for more details. Not far away, the Raleigh Rose Garden at 301 Pogue Street dazzles with 1,200 roses of 60 varieties, as well as other seasonal plantings of flowers, trees, and shrubs alongside classic Florentine touches like cherub fountains and vine-draped trellises. If that’s not enough to impress you, you can always take in a performance at the adjacent Raleigh Little Theatre or its open-air counterpart, the lovely stone outdoor amphitheatre, both of which are the centerpieces of the grounds. Visit www.raleighlittletheatre.org/about/rosegarden.html for info.

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’d like to have a small farm someday.” That’s what my then-fiancée, now-husband, casually remarked soon after we became engaged. Inwardly, I cringed. I have nothing against farms, mind you, but being a city girl and no one’s idea of a domestic goddess, a life (however noble) of long days spent milking cows, tilling the land, and cleaning up after chickens was not the fairy tale ending I’d envisioned for dis damsel in dis dress. Just as I was about to do a Zsa Zsa Gabor impression of “Darling, I love you, but give me Park Avenue,” that would send this Eddie Arnold-wannabe packing, Prince Charming quickly redeemed himself. “I mean, you know, not a farm but a few small plantings of, like, some vegetables, berries, and stuff,” he said. “You mean, like a garden?” “Yeah! A small garden!” Oh. Well, now. That’s different.

In Durham, Duke Gardens offers idyllic strolls past a myriad of beds of every floral variety, each one lovelier than the last. The centerpiece of the Duke Gardens is the majestic Duke Chapel. You can also attend performances in the Duke Gardens and buy plants at plant sales held there. You’ll find it all at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, or online at gardens.duke.edu. One of the schools of thought that emphasizes the therapeutic quality of gardening is the discipline called “ecopsychology.” This discipline is based on the premise that acting on the occasional impulse to connect with

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Clearly, there’s no shortage of places and ways for people in the Triangle to become one with nature.

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fearing the environment. Of course, the physical benefits of planting, such as yanking weeds, can’t be overstated, either. According to results published in 2011 on CNN.com, studies show that gardening, in fact, can relieve stress; provide easy, low-impact exercise in the form of digging or weeding; brighten one’s mood; improve mental health by reducing symptoms of depression, persistent low mood, or bipolar II disorder; get one’s blood moving; keep joints and muscles limber; help lower the risk of developing dementia by 36% and 47% for 60 Volunteers help out at the Well Fed Community Garden in Raleigh and 70-year-olds; improve one’s nutritional intake, by nature, whether it’s through eating al fresco, putzing supplying fresher foods than store-bought and increasing around in the garden, or connecting with animals, is as the amount of fruits and vegetables one eats (vs. non-garessential to our health as is maintaining positive reladeners); and produce more fruit-and-vegetable-eating tionships with family and friends. Those specializing in children compared to the kids of non-gardeners. ecopsychology purport that heightened senses and the Herb gardeners also have the added benefit of ability to learn new skills can result from accepting and savoring the joy of experiencing diverse tastes. They can taking notice of natural surroundings, much like hiking embellish cooked dishes and baked goods with new and through a wilderness becomes easier if one accepts their different (not to mention fresh) herbs, in order to create surroundings and takes notice of its features rather than one exciting culinary adventure after another.

Clearly, there’s no shortage of places and ways for people in the Triangle to become one with nature. Whether or not these places are gardens that teach, feed the soul, and entertain (as we here in the Raines kingdom have happily experienced many times over the past 35 years), it doesn’t matter if the gardens you visit are ones that you plant yourself or ones you simply visit to ‘stop and smell the roses.’ A garden is a place of beauty and nourishment that everyone can dig! B! Want to test these theories about gardening for yourself? Join us every Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Well Fed Community Garden for some hands-on gardening fun! Visit the Well Fed Garden’s list of gardening events to learn more, www.irregardless.com/garden. Karen Raines is a freelance writer, poet, reader and public speaker. She can be contacted through her website at www.writeasraines.com.

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LOCALCHARITY

Carolina Panthers Jon Beason with local Marines at a USO event

A USO volunteer helps an Army soldier with directions.

Celebrates 75 Years By Claire K. Connelly

any of us who see the letters USO can only relate to the entertainment of years past, the numerous shows with celebrities like Bob Hope performing, but know little else about the functions of the USO. As the USO celebrates its 75th anniversary of supporting America’s service members and their families, it is interesting to become familiar with what the USO is today. A surprise to most is that the USO is not a government or Department of Defense agency but rather a nonprofit charitable organization relying on donations and the amazing corps of volunteers who provide the manpower for the services and programs offered. The USO (United Service Organizations) took its first breath on February 4, 1941. There are presently a total of 160 centers at or proximal to military installations across the United States and worldwide, including combat zones. There are also airport centers around the country offering assistance for service members and their families traveling. To date approximately 35 million Americans have been served by the USO. The centers offer living room-style lounges, with many also providing libraries. As referenced by many, the USO entertainment tours are well known and are ongoing morale boosters. A variety of performers donate their talents and time to produce interactive events to service members and their families wherever they may be serving. Many of these tours have also been to combat zones. The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour commenced in 2008 and has been more than a favorite, giving children and their parents a happy

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experience while they are meeting the challenges of military life. The kids engage with their favorite characters, along with their parents. There have been 1000 shows given throughout the United States and 11 countries. And they’re on the road again! There is a wide range of services offered to the military member who has been deployed away from his family. “Operation Home Phone” is one of the most popular and frequently requested services. Free phone calls home are made available as well as access to computers and free wireless internet access. Another favorite is “United Through Reading” which is available at select USO centers worldwide and allows the deployed parent to stay in contact with his or her children via reading. A parent reading a story aloud to their child is recorded on camera to a DVD and the USO then mails the disc and the book home to their family. It’s comforting for the children to watch and listen to their parent at bedtime - or anytime. For the families remaining behind and anxious for the return of a parent, “Comfort Crew For Military Kids” provides an award-winning author and motivational speaker to promote self-confidence to military children ages 6-15 years old. This assists in the adjustments the children must make to life during and post-deployment of a parent. One USO program, “There When They Land” designates a volunteer or volunteers to be “there” to welcome home troops returning from overseas, regardless of the time or day or night. Food is served along with a cheerful and sincere welcome back. On the main USO website there is an area where

you sign up for the volunteer program with many areas to choose from. Volunteers may just want to help at special events or to be there to cheer the arrival of homecoming military members. There are front desk areas to be covered or times when a volunteer may be needed to just “listen” to someone in a family during a stressful period. Others may consider being at an airport where they will aid a military member with connecting flights or provide them with local information or a snack. Visit the main website for detailed information about volunteering and enriching your life and the lives of our dedicated military members. There are many scheduled events at USO centers celebrating the 75th anniversary. Again, the main website (information below) will have a listing of those events and locations. The main USO website where detailed information can be obtained regarding their service centers and associated services is: www.uso-nc.org. The mailing address for the USO of North Carolina headquarters office is P.O. Box 91536, Raleigh, NC 27675 and they can be reached by phone at 919.840.3000. Special thanks and appreciation to Karen Clark, Director, USO Fort Drum and to Jennifer Bocanegra, Army Major and an Army Public Affairs officer of USO of NC, for their willing assistance in preparation for this article. A grateful “thank you” to all members of the USO team and a place for each one on the “pedestal people” list that recognizes those who make our world better. Happy Anniversary! “Until every one comes home.” B!

VOLUNTEERFOCUS

Volunteer caregivers Renee Hammill and Miriam Delgado

Transportation needs are one of the imporant aspects that are met through the CVC.

Another longtime volunteer, Norma McCord was the 2015 Home Health and Hospice Volunteer Caregiver of the Year Award.

The Caregiver’s Caregiver

A Tale of Two Heroes By Heather Leahwood

Hero One: The Legally-Blind Chaplin at 9/11 With a kind smile and gentle voice, Miriam Delgado has a healing, peaceful presence. She served as a Chaplin at ground zero on the worst day in New York City’s recent memory. And now, as a visually impaired senior citizen living alone in the Triangle, she fights to maintain her self-reliance and autonomy. She doesn’t fight alone; however, she has the aid of The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, and a volunteer who helps her accomplish daily tasks and maintain her ambitious spirit. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, Delgado affirms, “I am a very independent person. I like to do things for myself.” Although she’s faced visual impairment struggles since childhood, her passion for volunteering and helping others lead her to join the New York School of Urban Ministry. “I was there at 9/11, talking to the firefighters, giving food. I was preparing to visit the homeless people when I saw the plane. We got ready, and we started escorting the 14th precinct straight to the hole. We’d wake up at 2am and make sandwiches and bring them for breakfast. After a while, we used to go to Staten Island to identify remains.” Even legally blind, Delgado could lead and guide teams through the dark, ashen streets. Now, Delgado faces a new kind of struggle--one for personal, daily independence. As a senior citizen with visual impairment, she wondered how she could maintain autonomy. Her need, however, allowed another hero to step up: Renee Hammel and The Center for Volunteer Caregiving. Delgado’s antipode of bone-shivering, heart-warming stories hit with ice, then fire, and all lead up to one fateful meeting. “Once upon a time there was a knock at my door,” she shares, “And there was Renee. Renee came into my life, and I’m so grateful for the Center of Volunteer Caregiving. I’ll never forget her because she has gone beyond what volunteering is.”

Hero Two: The Medical Assistant Turned Volunteer Caregiver Renee Hammel served as a medical assistant for 20 years,

building an ideal set of skills for in-home caregiving and the kind of empathic heart that nurtures people in need. Hammel has a history of donating her time and caring for organizations like The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, visiting homebound seniors and assisting with daily tasks, like rides to doctor appointments, the bank, and grocery store. More than that, however, she’s built lifelong friendships with her care receivers. “I meet incredible women like Miriam, with lifetimes of stories that shouldn’t get lost.” “There’s a tremendous need for this kind of service,” explains Hammel. “What people don’t realize, is it becomes more than a volunteer job. You build relationships. I check on her if I don’t hear from her.” “Renee’s in my heart, my skin, my soul,” shares Delgado, who feels her life has been turned around by Hammel’s support and care. The pair have their fair share of adventures. “About a year ago,” recalls Hammel, “ Miriam wanted to try a new computer. I took her out to Durham, and we tried that. She had trouble with her phone, so I took her to Verizon. I take her to classes to learn the iPhone. We see each other every other week, and we stay in touch at least once a week.” “And we always end up with a nice soup,” adds Delgado. A while ago, they shared a friend named Julia, who Hammel also visited on volunteer outings. “Renee, Julia, and myself became a threesome, and we’d sing together. Julia is a high soprano, and I am an alto, and we’d sing a lovely Spanish love song. We’d sing Yo Te Quiero Mucho, Mucho, Mucho, and Julia would end with a high note, ‘Eeeee!’” When Julia grew ill, the pair would visit her together, still building memories. “I’m still in touch with other people for whom I’ve provided care,” says Hammel, “One woman was literally all alone. She didn’t do anything. She never went out.” Hammel says she feels honored to be there for the homebound seniors she’s assisted. She likes to point out that before someone becomes homebound, every senior was once young and strong and creating amazing stories,

out there doing amazing things for society. Those stories should not be lost. “I hope there’s someone there for me, because we don’t have children. I hope it comes full circle,” she shares.

The Center For Volunteer Caregiving Chase Inman, Community Engagement Coordinator for The Center for Volunteer Caregiving muses at the pair’s story. “The caregiver has a caregiver,” she says. The Center for Volunteer Caregiving has become a central hub for Wake County helping seniors and adults with disabilities. It’s all volunteer services -- friendly visits, grocery shopping, yard work, and companionship. “We help keep socially isolated receivers, maybe individuals here without family, who want to be able to stay in their homes with dignity. We also provide respite for family caregivers, who need a little break.” “People like Miriam,” Inman adds, “who are independent and really just need a little help that goes a long way.” Delgado still spends time using her heart for spiritual service, volunteering through the Cary Church of God, “We go downtown Raleigh and minister to homeless people and give them food. We have a jail ministry. I’m in the choir. People ought to understand it keeps you young — it keeps you going.” Miriam added, “I truly hope through this article, we will find many more volunteers like Renee. We’d also love more families to bring children to volunteer and visit! Giving is so fulfilling.” Could Delgado perform her acts of service, if not for the help and support of Hammel and The Center for Volunteer Caregiving? She won’t need to find out. Heroes always work together. The Center for Volunteer Caregiving has three different volunteer efforts: In-home connections, Transportation (medical and shopping), and Caregiver support (relieve a caregiver by providing respite services. Caregivers can’t give care if they can’t take care of themselves). They also offer workshops and Lunch and Learns. Learn more at www.volunteercaregiving.org. B!

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TRIANGLEDINING

Provenance chef and owner Teddy Klopf

Provenance’s dining room is modern, organic, and minimalist, with an open floor plan, loft, and plenty of natural light.

Provenance By Brian Adornetto, Food Editor • Photos by Crash S. Gregg

ith the lofty goal of feeding as many people as possible through sustainable methods, Chef Teddy Klopf opened Provenance on February 22, 2016, exactly one year to the day he signed its lease. “Food that is sustainable, nutritious, healthy, and delicious just makes sense; both intellectually and from a culinary standpoint. Ultimately food is all about community, and the current food culture is certainly moving in the right direction.,” he proclaimed. “Food professionals have been entrusted with the privilege and duty of feeding people. We affect people’s bodies and their health. With that comes the responsibility of feeding them ethically.” Klopf started working in the restaurant industry as a busser when he was 14 years old, eventually working his way

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up to server. He told us that the front of the house experience is what led him to the kitchen. “I loved the hospitality side of the business. I wanted to learn how to create a meaningful, complete experience for each and every diner.” That desire led the New Mexico native to the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York and, after graduation, New York City, where he cooked for a few years before heading to Charleston, South Carolina, to work under Sean Brock at McCrady’s. Four years later, Klopf moved to the Triangle and into the position of Chef de Partie at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. Yet, even with those credentials, he claims, “I didn’t truly learn to cook until I learned how to farm. It gave me a whole new understanding and respect for food. It also inspired my zero waste philosophy.” Every detail, no matter how small, is thoughtfully

viewed (and sometimes debated) through the lens of that local, sustainable, zero waste philosophy. For example, all of the wood for the restaurant’s tables, banquettes, and benches came from a single Chatham County tree and any leftover “scraps” were fashioned into menu holders. Craftsmen in Eli Whitney, North Carolina, made Provenance’s plates using local clay, rainwater, and natural sunlight. Even the staff’s aprons and uniforms are local, made in Raleigh from cotton grown in North Carolina. Provenance’s dining room is modern, organic, and minimalist, with an open floor plan, loft, and plenty of natural light. Washed mostly in beiges and grays, courtesy of light wood tables, a concrete floor and bar, and metal accents, the space flashes the occasional burst of color via its teal suspended ceiling and the vibrant works of art on the walls. The restaurant’s hyper-seasonal menu is tweaked from service to service with Klopf and his team creating new dishes daily, literally as soon as the local, sustainably grown and raised ingredients arrive in the kitchen. Inspired by historical cookbooks and foraging expeditions, Klopf believes in vegetable and grain-centric plates with small “meat” portions. He explains, “Meatiness already exists in the vegetable kingdom.” As for the meat and poultry he does use, Klopf insists it be local, free-range, hormone-free, grass-fed, and sustainably raised. Our meal began with the Embered Carolina Pearl Oysters ($11). They arrived in a covered cast-iron Dutch oven. Once opened, the heady smokiness from the pot filled the dining room and immediately turned heads. Inside, four oysters on the half shell sat nestled in a mound

The Pan Roasted Buttermilk Chicken, with its exquisitely crisp skin, juicy meat, and ranch-like seasoning, was served with asparagus and a delicious brown hulled Carolina rice that was aged in wood barrels with laurel bay leaves.

The beautifully presented Cast Iron Mako Shark was a portrait of spring, paired with a colorful trio of radishes, charred onion petals, and creamy wheat berries.

of ashen fruitwood and smoldering cedar shavings. The briny bivalves were finished with a luxurious ham-fortified whey, extra-virgin olive oil, and wood sorrel. Next were the Head On Beaufort Shrimp ($15). Five interlocking shrimp watched us as we dug into their bed of tender, petite rouge peas (reminiscent of red blackeyed peas) and earthy carrots. While they were some of the freshest shrimp I’ve ever eaten, the “black sauce” stole the show. Made with barrel-aged soy sauce, fermented fish sauce, carrot puree, and squid ink, it was sweet, salty, funky, and rich with umami.

Among our mains were the Cast Iron Mako ($23), Charcoal Grilled Beef Tenderloin ($29), and Pan Roasted Buttermilk Chicken ($25). The beautifully presented mako was a portrait of spring. Paired with a colorful trio of radishes, charred onion petals, and creamy wheat berries, the perfectly grilled shark was meaty and mild. However, the nutty, buttery, garlicky wheat berries were the star of the dish. What made the meltingly tender petite filet mignon stand out were the braised hanger steak beneath it and the mushroom ketchup. The sweet, full-bodied hanger added a depth of flavor that usually

eludes cuts from the beef tenderloin, while the dollops of mushroom ketchup brought a quirky earthiness. Rounding out the plate were microgreens, buttermilk-simmered white beans, and a spring greens puree. The buttermilk chicken, with its exquisitely crisp skin, juicy meat, and ranch-like seasoning, was the best of the savory dishes. It was served with asparagus and a delicious brown hulled Carolina rice that was aged in wood barrels with laurel bay leaves. We ended the evening with the NC Chocolate ($8), a combination of moist devil’s food cake, airy milk

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Holland Tulips and Rhine River Castles March 27-April 6, 2017

If you’ve been wanting to take a river cruise, wait no more! This fantastic trip includes seven nights aboard the Amadeus Silver II, beginning the tour with two nights in Lucerne. Enjoy this medieval gem and the Black Forest before beginning your seven night excursion departing from Basel. Cruise along the Rhine River (the Rhine River Gorge is a UNESCO Site with fairy tale scenery) with stops in Strasbourg, Speyer/Mannheim, Rudesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam. All meals are included once on board.

Starting at $4,595 per person

Yellowstone and the Wild West June 23-29, 2017

OK, pilgrim... Pack your cowboy boots and head out for the frontier! Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Salt Lake City before traveling to Jackson, Wyoming, the soul of the rugged west. Spectacular mountains, silver streams and cowboys! From there hold on to your hats as you are about to experience some of Nature’s spectacles: Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake, and Yellowstone National Park. Round out your vacation in Park City, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics and a beautiful resort area.

$2,475 per person

Cape Cod and the Islands September 10-17, 2017

New England in the fall; what could be better?! Nantucket Island, Boston City Tour, Plymouth Rock, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard, Breakers Mansion, plus fabulous seafood! This tour features six nights in one hotel – perfect for those who like to unpack one time!

$2,145 per person

Classical Italy by Rail November 7-17, 2017

The best of Italy featuring four nights in Rome and four nights in Florence with two rail journeys: Naples and the Italian coast by high speed rail and Venice by high speed rail. Also included, Piza, Siena and Pompeii. Are you drooling yet?

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Aging Well from the Inside Out

By Anne Barrington

W life alive.” True, but while we are in the process of oody Allen famously said, “No one gets out of this

living, the quality of life means everything, and this can vary greatly depending of several factors. People who live to be 65 today will live an average 19.2 more years according to www.agingstats.gov. This is nearly five years longer than it was in 1960. With roughly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 in the U.S. every day, the 65+ demographic is estimated to triple from 524 million (in 2010) to 1.5 billion by 2050. Most of us would prefer to live to a ripe old age, with the caveat that we can stay healthy, happy, and engaged. However, today’s tsunami of lifestyle diseases – from Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease to loss of vision, hearing, and balance – threatens to thwart that dream. Then, of course, there are the cosmetic ravages of time, such as wrinkles, sagging, and graying. Billions of dollars are spent every year on “anti-aging” remedies and procedures offered by an industry absolutely dependent on our fear of aging. Our culture appears to be more focused on the loss of youth and superficial beauty as we age than it is on the wisdom, knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence that are just some of the benefits we reap as we mature. Through the media, we are constantly bombarded with new information about aging and “anti-aging,” which can make it confusing and difficult to separate science from hype. Dr. George Vaillant, MD, a psychiatrist, is the director of the Harvard study of Adult Development and the senior physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He describes the longest and most comprehensive study of aging ever conducted in his book Aging Well. The short summary and the good news is that the things that seem to impact aging the most are all the things that are actually within our personal control. So how do we age successfully? And by successfully I mean live an active, meaningful life into our 80s and 90s and beyond, free of major disease until shortly before we die. After reading several studies on aging, here are some do-it-yourself, no-nonsense suggestions passed on by your health coach.

Avoid smoking Every puff of a cigarette — or inhalation of secondhand smoke — contains some 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are dangerous and 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Cigarettes kill more than 1,000 people each and every day. In fact, half of all long-term smokers die from smoking-related diseases — heart attacks, chronic lung diseases, and cancers. But they don’t just die. While living, they suffer from emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other lung conditions that make life miserable. And such complications don’t just impact these smokers’ lives. Secondhand smoke causes thousands

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of nonsmokers to die from heart disease and lung cancer every year and hundreds of thousands of children to suffer from lung infections.

Watch your weight Research shows that rats and roundworms live up to 50 percent longer on a calorie-restricted regimen, while evidence is mixed for monkeys, who presumably are more like humans. The bottom line for humans seems to be that calorie restriction promotes cell survival, while obesity creates chronic inflammation, which again drives free radical damage and increases the risk of many age-related diseases. The solution? Maintain an ideal bodyweight by sticking to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and inclusive of healthy fats like fatty fish, walnuts, avocados, and olive oil. At the same time, minimize processed foods filled with sugar, chemicals, and unhealthy fats. The good news is that plant foods are low in calories, so calorie reduction happens naturally when we eat lots of simple fruits and vegetables. Excess weight puts a lot of stress on our organs (heart, liver, etc.) as well as our skeletal system (hips, knees, and spine), and if we want to live to a ripe old age without having to replace these, we need to get our weight under control. Ideally, our BMI (determined by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiplying by a conversion factor of 703) should fall between 18.5 and 24.9. (Example: [150 pounds / (68 inches)2] x 703 = 22.8 BMI).

Exercise Loss of muscle mass, bone density, balance, and reflexes are just a few age-related problems that can be improved with exercise. Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day has enormous benefit for all of these conditions, as well as for cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and age-related memory loss. Weight-bearing opportunities include gardening, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. In short, take any opportunity not to be sedentary and make sure to move every day.

Develop good coping skills It is not the amount of stress that we experience but how we deal with it that influences longevity. In other words, how we react to change is more important than the change

itself. The ability to adapt, to forgive, to be grateful, and to have a positive outlook can impact how we experience aging. Painful memories and old grudges can keep churning out stress hormones. The ability to “rewrite” our past in a kinder, more positive light can be very helpful when it comes to enjoying the present. Pursuing habits, hobbies, and activities that promote a feeling of joy and satisfaction can help as well.

Foster strong social relationships A good marriage at age 50 predicts healthy aging at age 80 while low cholesterol at the same age does not. The four key ingredients to a happy marriage, per Dr. Vaillant, are commitment, tolerance, humor, and generativity (or the desire to nurture and guide the next generation). As we age, our tribe tends to get smaller. Losing members of our family and friend circle is a part of life. Nevertheless, it is vital to continue to foster new friendships and relationships as we age in order to avoid isolation and loneliness in our later years. The ability to cultivate old and new friendships and the ability to develop a capacity for joy and humor are both important markers for positive aging.

Pursue learning Research shows that growth and development never stop and are essential for avoiding stagnation. Centenarians all have in common a curiosity for life and a keen interest in their surroundings. Luckily, retirement offers time and opportunity to focus on hobbies and interests and can be a great time for learning and expanding our horizons. As we age, intelligence becomes less of a marker for success. Experience and skillsets become more important. Passing skills and knowledge on as an elder, a thought leader, or a grandparent becomes profoundly meaningful. People who age successfully describe themselves as more tolerant and patient, more open-minded and understanding, and more compassionate and less critical than they were in their younger years. Those who resent aging tend to be more rigid, with a sense of alienation from the world and a lessening sense of personal control. The good news is that we can choose which direction we take by adopting these healthy habits of aging.

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Perhaps George Bernard Shaw said it best, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. More information on Anne can be found atwww.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@ boomnc.com.

Financial Rules of Thumb By Gerald A. Townsend Most of us regularly use “rules of thumb” as mental shortcuts to guide us or help make decisions. Some common examples: • The “Rule of 72” is a handy way to estimate how long it takes for a sum of money to double. If you are earning 6% a year, it requires about 12 years (72/6) for the money to double. • The percent of your portfolio that is invested in bonds should equal your age. (Not necessarily correct, but the general principle is that you should probably tone down your investment risk as you get older.) • You need an emergency fund equal to six months of household expenses. (Not a bad idea, but how much can you earn today on money in the bank?) Rules of thumb may not be very accurate or applicable to your personal situation, but they tend to be handy and easy to calculate. In addition, they do at least provide some general guidance and direction, and perhaps spur someone into making some positive changes in their life or finances. Here are two rules that attempt to answer two retirement questions: • How much should I save each year for

retirement? • At my current age, how am I progressing towards accumulating the capital needed for retirement? How Much to Save For this example, I’ll use a couple that is currently earning $100,000 a year. The ratios discussed below would be somewhat different at lower or higher income levels. When planning for retirement, there are several key variables that are considered: • Your current age and your future retirement age • The rate of return on your investments • How your spending will change in retirement vs. your current spending With rules of thumb, you must keep some things rather simple. So let’s assume you can earn a gross annual return of about 6.5%, and that inflation runs around 2.25% a year. Let’s also assume that at retirement, after receiving Social Security and accounting for some reduced living expenses and taxes, you still need to replace 40% of your pre-retirement income. For our couple earning $100,000 a year before retirement, living expenses and

taxes decline by about $20,000 and Social Security provides $40,000 a year (husband and wife), resulting in them still needing $40,000 a year in retirement income, which must come from their investments. When they retire, they will need to have $1,000,000 in retirement savings. This assumes they withdraw 4%, or $40,000 during their first year of retirement. So, the next question is, “how much to save each year to make this happen?” If savings started at age 25, the answer is about 10% a year, which is $10,000, given their $100,000 annual income. However, if they wait until age 30 to begin saving, the annual savings rate jumps to 12% and is 16% if they don’t start until age 35. Not surprisingly, starting early is better! Also, note that as future income increases, the actual dollars saved each year would also increase, even if the percentage does not. So, if the couple’s income increases to $120,000 and if their savings rate is 10%, the amount saved for that year would be $12,000. Joe Lizana Oct 09

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How Am I Progressing? The chart to the left shows what a “Savings to Income” ratio should be at various ages, depending on when a person first started saving. So, if you began at age 25, putting away 10% per year, then by age 35, your Savings to Income ratio should be about 1.2 (your retirement savings divided by your income). Note that regardless of when you began saving, the goal in this example is to have a Savings to Income ratio of 10.0 at retirement. If you are not even close to these ratios, don’t despair, but don’t ignore them either. Use them to jump start your retirement savings or household budget plans and to evaluate your future progress. Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. Gerald@AssetMgr.com. Page 1

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C A L E N D A R Multi-Date Activities February 3-14 (Raleigh) Blue Sky, 7:30pm (Thurs-Sat) & 2pm (Sun), Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk St. Burning Coal Theatre presents the US premiere of British playwright Clare Bayley’s play about a photographer who unintentionally takes a picture of something he shouldn’t have. 919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org July 15-31 (Raleigh) Heathers: The Musical, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road. North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT) presents this musical by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, a dark comedy that explores the high school social structure like never before. Tickets are $12-$20. 919.866.0228 or www.nract.org September 4-6 (Raleigh) The Andy Blankenbuehler Style Hip Hop Workshop, 6:30-8pm, Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk Street. Taught by professional actor, singer, and dancer Beth Anderson. Each three day workshops cost $150; enrollment is limited. For more information, 919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org September 9-11 (Raleigh) The 35th Annual Greek Festival, 5-10pm (Fri); 11am-10pm (Sat); 11am-6pm (Sun), The Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. The festival includes the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church family recipes handed down from generations to create handmade authentic Greek Food, Live Greek Music, and Traditional Folk Dances. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Wake Forest. General admission ($3), seniors and ages 13-18 ($2), children under 13 (free). For more information, www.greekfestivalraleigh.com September 17-18 (Durham) CenterFest Art Festival, 10am-6pm (Sat) & 11am-5pm (Sun), Downtown Durham, Triangle Area. The Durham Arts Council proudly presents the 42nd Annual CenterFest Arts Festival, North Carolina’s longest running juried outdoor arts festival. Admission is a $5 suggested donation at the gate and is welcomed to support the arts programs and services of Durham Arts Council. For more information, www.centerfest.durhamarts.org October 14-16 (Raleigh) The International Festival of Raleigh, Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St. This event celebrates the great diversity of the Triangle and offers a comprehensive experience that allows visitors to interact with multicultural arts in a fun and safe atmosphere through visual arts, dance music, cuisine, and traditional expression from all around the world. For more information, visit www.internationalfocusnc.org

Single Date Activities

August 20 Sat (Raleigh) An Evening with Gillian Welch, 8pm with doors open at 6:30pm, The North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road. The NCMA announces an addition to its summer outdoor performing arts lineup, Gillian Welch, with tickets on sale right now: $40 ($35 Members) Reserved & $25 ($20 Members) General admission. 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org September 17 Sat (Cary) Cary Scavenger Hunt, 9am-3pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. CaryCitizen hosts the 7th annual Cary Scavenger Hunt with one part Amazing Race and one part Treasure Hunt with registered teams on a quest around Cary to find the answers all around Cary. Teams are $50 for a team of 4 people. For more information, www. caryscavengerhunt.com

Ongoing Activities UNC Rex Healthcare presents North Carolina Symphony’s Summerfest 2016 where kids 12 and under are always admitted free on the lawn: The Music of David Bowie; July 9 (Sat), 7:30pm, Beach Music with Jackie Gore and North Tower Band. For more information, 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits, and activities highlighted by Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives through July 2016 and North Carolina’s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith through July 2016. 919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted by Actual State through July 10; and Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars from the 1930s and ‘40s from October 1 to January 15, 2017. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups. 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, presets its summer (June-August) 2016 events, including: Art in the Evening in West Building on Fridays, 5:30-8:30pm [small plates, beverages, wine, beer, nonalcoholic for purchase]; outdoor summer movies [free for Museum members, $6 nonmembers, free for children 6 and under]: The Martian – July 8 (Fri) at 9pm, Zootopia – July 15 (Fri) at 9pm, The Big Short – July 22 (Fri) at 9pm, The Big Lebowski – July 15 (Sat) at 9pm, Carol – July 29 (Fri) at 9pm, Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens – August 6 (Sat) at 9pm, North by Northwest – August 12 (Fri) at 9pm, Spotlight – August 19 (Fri) at 8:30pm, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – August 26 (Fri) at 8:30pm, and Spectre – August 27 (Sat) at 8:30pm.

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Irish Music Sessions, 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, is hosted by the Hibernian Pub & Restaurant. PineCone presents local and visiting trad players, singers, and the occasional Irish step dancers come together to share their music with this session open to musicians of all skill levels and singers. This event is free and open to the public every Sunday, 3-6pm. 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org

Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: July 23 (Sat) Making Music-Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); August 27 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Watch Where You Step! Making Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com.

Bluegrass Jam, 225 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, is sponsored by Terrapin Beer Company and presents bluegrass musicians of all levels, who gather on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Busy Bee Café. The jam is a great place for musicians to congregate and get to know each other, which is free and open to the public from 7 to 10pm. For more information, visit www.pinecone.org. Irregardless Cafe & Catering, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers live music every night featuring over 200 talented local musicians and touring ensembles. On week-nights, musical ensembles perform from 6:30pm-9:30pm or 10pm with shows beginning after 8:30pm. Saturday night’s NIGHT LIFE features two SHOWS: 9pm-10:15pm and 10:45pm-12am. For more information, visit www.irregardless.com/music/ Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: August 13 (Sat) The Chef is in-Organic Herbs for Growing Your Own Food from 9-10am (FREE); September 13 (sat) Organic Gardening: Season Extenders, Perennial Vegetables from 9-10am (FREE). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com.

Networking Events Triangle Singles Club Dances, 4905 North Hills Drive, Raleigh, offers a weekly 40+ singles dance that alternates Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm to 11pm. $7 for members & $10 for guests includes music by a DJ and refreshments. No weekly dance lessons from June to September. In the meanwhile, July 2 (Sat) with DJ Dale Tharrington; July 8 (Fri) DJ J.R. Holloway; July 16 (Sat) DJ Dale Tharrington; July 22 (Fri) with DJ Herb Estes; July 30 (Sat) with DJ J.R. Holoway. www.trianglesinglesclub.com

Activities for Children Cotton’s Fun With Music Program, 2101 S. Main, Wake Forest, is an ongoing Triangle favorite for two decades with weekly music fun hosted by Cafe Euro, for babies on up. Enjoy traditional and original guitar music with play-along instruments provided every Tuesday at 10:30am. For more in-

The NC Museum of Life & Science, 433 West Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its November activities and events highlighted by Behind the Scenes Tour: Bears Up Close (3yrs and older) and Butterfly House Tour (5yrs and older). 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In the Box; and Family Fun Saturdays. For more information, visit www.ncartmuseum.org. The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families with monthly events and activities like Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For more information, visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org. Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills that they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Fitness Activities Lululemon Athletica at North Hills, 4421 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, offers complimentary in-store yoga classes every Sunday from 11am-12pm. For more information, contact 919.784.9044 or email northhills-store@lululemon.com. National Senior Games Association is hosting North Carolina Senior Games (exclusive to instate participants) at a variety of locations and events: September 26-Oct 2 at Cary & Raleigh (St Finals); October 24-26 at Walnut Creek/Raleigh (Softball). For more information, contact Brad Allen at 919.851.5456 or email ncsg@ncseniorgames.org or visit www.ncseniorgames.org. SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St, Durham, is a non-profit organization that offers free martial arts, movement, and African dance classes. Classes are on Thursday from 6-7:30pm in their new Eco Friendly Event Space. Sign up at Tbennett@SEEDSnc. org or call 919.683.1197.

Health Related The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org. Cary Rotary Clubs present the Memory Café, 4:30-6pm, Third Tuesday of each month, Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary. A fun, safe and welcoming place for guests with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia and their caregivers. Free and offers fellowship, dinner, music and dancing. Reservations are required. 919.233.0075 Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events. Lupus Foundation American North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh. The monthly support group in Wake County meets the fourth Thursday of each month (July 28). Also available is a monthly teleconference series. 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc. org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities The Bean is a charity fire truck created in the honor of the late Randall Gregg. The Bean is looking for sponsors to help restore the firetruck that local charities will be able to use free of charge for charity events. For more information, visit hurricanepr.org/thebean. The North Carolina State Capitol Foundation’s Oyster Roast Event is looking for sponsors. The Embers is featured as the live band at this great fundraiser that will help benefit the education and restoration programs at the State Capitol for future generations. For more information, visit http://ncstatecapitol.org/oyster-roast.

Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org. Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, features events for the second half of life. Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. www.secondjourney. org.

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Resources The Durham Garden Forum, meets in an informal group the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:308pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham, to enrich gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts are invited to speak about topics of interest. www. gardens.duke.edu. The Newcomers Club of Raleigh invites all members and prospective members to their Welcome Coffees held the first Friday of the month except July at 10am. The coffees will be held at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, 27613. To learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events, go to our website at: www.newcomersclubraleigh.org.

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Volunteers Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton Rd, Durham 27712, invites volunteers to come out on the first Saturday of each month for the farm’s monthly workday series from 9am to 12pm: August 6. Depending on the season, there are different projects each month and general farm upkeep. No previous experience is required.

needed to assist with the Campus Harvest Food Pantry at Durham Tech which provides emergency food assistance to Durham Tech students and staff experiencing food insecurity. Please contact RSVP Coordinator Paula Reif to inquire about these positions or other opportunities for seniors and retirees to serve in the Durham community. rsvp@durhamtech.edu, 919.536.7270.

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