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Celebrating Canada

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On the cover: Top: Enjoying a day at Woodlawn Beach Photo by Nancy Parisi. Bottom: Left: Kristin Bentley and David Lamb in The Father Photo by Gene Witkowski Right: A picturesque sunset at Cavendish National Park on Prince Edward Island. Photo by Jennifer Merrick

Life & Leisure

Cover: WNY Beaches

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Crossword: 4th of July..........................................StatePoint Media

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Let's Talk About: First Loves....................................... Judith Rucki

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Humor: Parade Day........................................................Ted Rickard

Rice Paper Treats....................................................... Hilary Diodato

Home & Garden 9

24 Lake Erie & Niagara River Beaches................... Anthony Chabala

My WNY

Food 8

20 Lake Ontario Beaches.....................................Christine Smyczynski

26 Jill Bronsky................................................... Devon Dams-O'Connor

Getaways

This and That..................................................................Carol Ann Harlos

Arts 10 Interview with Theater Pros............................................Donna Hoke 14 Roycroft Movie Series Q&A...............................Christopher Schobert

28 Canada's 150th Celebration.................................... Jennifer Merrick

Being Well 31 The Sun Is Not Your Enemy..................................Catherine Stack

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From the Editor

Western New York is beautiful in every month, but there's something about July that brings out the best in the region. The days are long, the evenings are sultry. Abundant fresh produce can be found at every farmers market. Crickets chirr and fireflies twinkle. From dawn to dusk, there's something to celebrate all summer.

And, with the climate growing warmer and warmer, we're lucky to be surrounded by the cooling effect of the largest bodies of fresh water in the world—the Great Lakes.

Take a trip to one of our beautiful local beaches along Lake Ontario or Erie this month. There's more to do than swim and lounge on the sand. Many beaches are within state parks, and have lots of picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails, and even golf courses.

Speaking of the heat, be sure to check on folks in your neighborhood who may be ill or frail and overheat easily.

Finally, we wish you a happy and safe Independence Day!

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Woodlawn Beach State Park Photo by Nancy Parisi

FOREVER YOUNG JULY CALENDAR 1+

Buffalo ART DIALOGUE GALLERY The exhibition titled: Automobiles, the Golden Age of Advertising in Print. Selected advertisements on view are from Buffalo’s own Pierce-Arrow Company, The Baker Moter-Vehicle Company, Oldsmobile, the Nordyke & Maron Company, Peerless Motor Car Company and other car manufacturers of the time. On view through July 28.

5 Linwood Ave. Buffalo; 885-2251

1+ Erie County STAY FIT DINING PROGRAM offers a hot noon meal at 45 locations in Erie County. Menus and site list at erie.gov/stayfit or 858-7639.

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Lockport T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings 9 a.m. Saturdays at Odd Fellows and Rebekah Nursing Home, 104 Old Niagara Road. Call 433-1693

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Gowanda HEALTH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, no residency requirements) held at the Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010 or beemana@hcanetwork.org

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Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+, have a minimum of 15 hours per week to give and want to make a difference, contact Nora Aloian (SCP) at 285-8224 ext. 217or Jennifer Britton (FGP) at 285-8224 ext. 228

1+ West Seneca UNITED CHURCH MANOR’S LUNCH PROGRAM is looking for volunteers in the West Seneca/Cheektowaga area.

Information: 668-5804.

1 Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Second of ten wellness seminars, will feature Mary Jo Parker, a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Nutrition Therapist, and Consultant, who will be speaking about therapeutic nutrition intervention for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. The

program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is free. Registration is available by calling 716-706-0060 or online at www. bcnwny.org. Bella Moglie Bldg., 3297 Walden Ave.

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Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS, 2635 Delaware Ave. For individuals who have sustained brain injuries as well as their families and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Peer Support (enter at Suite B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (enter at Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Women’s Survivors Support (enter at Suite E), first Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org

Amherst AMHERST SENIOR CENTER COURSES Astrology begins July 6; HandMade Greeting Cards begins June 21; Pressed Flower Creations begins July 24. 370 John James Audubon Parkway; amherst.ny.us or 636-3055, ext. 3122

2+ Buffalo MEDITATION, 2:30

p.m., El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday. Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343.

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Farnham T.O.P.S. CLUB weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 10633 Church St., starting at 9 a.m. Call 934-9619.

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4, 15 WNY RESPITE SERVICES

for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia on first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. in Williamsville, and third Saturday, 11 a.m. in Amherst. Location info: (800) 272-3900.

Tonawanda TONAWANDA TOPS CLUB #50 Weekly meetings on Mondays, weigh-in 6pm/meeting starts at 6:25pm, Zion United Church Koenig & Parker Tonawanda; 716912-6875

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FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. Held first Wednesday of the month, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided. For more information on registering for the program, call 8364868.

Buffalo HISTORIC BUFFALO RIVER TOURS Presented by The Industrial Heritage Committee buffaloindustrialheritage. com. 12:30 p.m. July 4 & 22 Miss Buffalo Dock, Erie Basin Marina. 8566696 or buffaloharborcruises.com

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Buffalo TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. For more information, contact monicazucco@gmail.com.

4+ Niagara Falls T.O.P.S. CLUB,

Enjoy light sitting and standing yoga at 5:30 p.m. before weigh in 6 p.m., and a brief interactive educational program at 7 p.m. Facebook: TOPS #173 Niagara Falls, NY. or call 5501232. Meets Tuesdays at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 815 - 84th St., Niagara Falls

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Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 836-7255.

Middleport T.O.P.S. CLUB

Scout House, Rochester Rd., Middleport.

Wednesday weigh-in: 3:15-4 p.m.; meeting: 4-5 p.m. Contact Terry at 7357666

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Boston HATHA YOGA Wednesday’s at 7 pm. Gentle and meditative. Bring your own mat. Faith United Church of Christ, 8651 Boston State Road, Boston, NY. For more info call church office 716-941-3529

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Williamsville WOMEN’S LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP, 5:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sheridan Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville. Call 9084149

6+ Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. MEETING, Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Drive (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334

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a.m. Thursdays, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093

6+ Akron T.O.P.S. CLUB Every Thursday, 5:30-6:45, at the Akron/ Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd. WE offer tools, programs, support, fellowship and recognition for healthy living and weight management. For information call Diane @ 716-542-4980 9 East Aurora THINGS TO COME A 2016 French drama in which Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert portrays a philosophy teacher whose life has taken a drastic turn. The film offers quietly profound observations on life, love, and the irrevocable passage of time. 4 p.m., Roycroft Film Society Parkdale School Auditorium, 141 Girard Ave., East Aurora, 14052.

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Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CARE-GIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. 2nd Tues. 626-0600, alz.org/wnyc

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Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Monthly meeting second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Bella Moglie Bldg., 3297 Walden Ave. Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org.

Professional support group will be held at 8 p.m

12 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS: General Support Group is second Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville; Daughters’ Support Group is also second Weds., 5 p.m. at Harris Hill Monthly support groups coordinated in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. For more information, call 632-3700 or visit mcguiregroup.com 12 Amherst SUMMER NIGHTS Rock & Roll CONCERT Night: The Roadrunners perform great rock hits from all decades.

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FOREVER YOUNG JULY CALENDAR Free and open to the community.

Amherst Center for Senior Services parking lot, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst.

To reserve, call 636-3055 x3108

13 Orchard Park ALIENATED G R A N D P A R E N T S ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St. x

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Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of Western New York offers the LGBTQ Memory Loss Caregivers Program providing support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Third Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m, Pride Center, 200 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org

19 West Seneca FREE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SESSION, hosted by The McGuire Group for anyone coping with grief, sadness or loss at 5 pm at Seneca Health Care Center, 2987 Seneca St. Held third Wednesday of the month.

Those interested in attending can call 828-0500.

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Amherst WNY NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) held third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in two locations for families of people living with mental illness: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst. Southtowns: Lake Shore Behavioral Health, 3176 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park.

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB An active 50-plus crowd. Dances on the third Friday every month at 7pm at the Buff Social Club, 2565 Young St,. Niagara Falls, NY. Cost: $6 (Members $4) Monthly activities include picnics, parties, games, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Info: 4398387

28 West Seneca TIMON DANCE REUNION Did you go to the Timon Dances on Friday night? Music of that the '50s & 60s will be featured at the Timon Dance Reunion on Friday July 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the door. For further information contact: Steve Muscato at

DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS W. Seneca BALLROOM DANCING

BY CAROL is a 6-week class @ St. David’s Church, 3951 Seneca St. 7:30–9:30 p.m. Info: 824-0504.

Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS

by Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Bldg. 1. kickinrhythmcloggers.com, (585) 457-4455.

TUESDAYS Buffalo LINDY FIX 8–10 p.m. @ Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant St. lindyfix.com, swingbuffalo.com.

WEDNESDAYS N. Ton. DANCING WITH DOTTIE AND FRIENDS country-style line lessons, 7:30 p.m. @ Pendleton Center Meth. Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. 688-6026 or 625-8306.

Amherst AMHERST VICTORIAN DANCE SOCIETY Authentic music, dress and dance of Queen Victoria's time. New members and guests welcomed! 1st Wednesdays @ Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst & 4th Wednesdays @ VFW Post in Village of Williamsville.

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7:00 p.m. Info: Geraldine, 8770222 or amherstvictoriandance.org THURSDAYS Kenmore JACKIE’S THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES @ Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Lessons: 7 p.m. Open dancing: 8 p.m. 6918654.

Ongoing WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.

Kenmore Monthly 691-8654

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DANCE Call details.

WNY BALLROOM SOCIAL DANCE, Argentine tango and belly dance instruction with Carol Allen; N. Collins and Amherst. 337-3092 or callen8801@aol.com.

West Seneca BALLROOM DANCE classes @ 1761 Orchard Park Rd., 771-3110, ballroomiliana.com.

WNY DANCE W/ ERIN BAHN 997-7190 or erinbahn.com.

ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes traviswidricktango.com Contact Travis @ 517-7047

CROSSWORD 11. "Rosemary's ____" 12. Anything female 15. Omega 3 source 20. Naked protozoa 22. "____ the fields we go" 24. ADA member 25. Jacobs and Anthony, e.g.

26. ____ ____ or a spy 27. *____ candle 29. *"____, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" 31. ____ Mall, London 32. Like a Harvard building?

33. Name-chooser 34. *Old ____ 36. Seal with a kiss and do this

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38. Plural of serum 42. Happen again 45. Patient's bed 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Queen of these 54. Happen 56. Junk yard stuff 57. Wild feline 58. Ballistic missile acronym 59. Dungeness, e.g.

60. Flipside of pros 61. Flying toy 62. Reagan's reference to Russian "empire" 63. As opposed to own 64. Hula girl's flower 66. Metal-bearing rock

THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Like Catherine or Peter, in Russia 6. Norwegian band of "Take on Me" fame 9. "I call first ____!"

13. "Home on the ____" 14. Charlie Parker's style of jazz 15. Comedian Silverman 16. Not upright 17. Greek H 18. Acrobat maker 19. *Like the July 4th holiday 21. *Pre-state state 23. Thanksgiving tuber 24. Hold as a conviction 25. Ides mo.

28. Expunge 30. Catching like a cowboy 35. ____ 'n' Andy 37. Trash containers, e.g.

39. Of war and sea?

40. It wasn't built in a day 41. Happily ever when?

43. Car with a bar 44. Loud noise 46. Dublin land 47. Lecherous look 48. Lampoon

50. Pouches 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Plant anchor 55. Brown truck delivery company 57. *Traditional July 4th meal 60. *Fire____ 64. Filthy dough 65. Bird word 67. Tee off 68. Enclose in a recess 69. Big coffee server 70. Dine at home 71. Shakespeare's metrical unit 72. Hi-____ 73. Type of wheat DOWN 1. Tennis' Steffi 2. Denote as "PG," e.g.

3. Children's author Blyton 4. "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft ____" 5. Foursome 6. Cain's brother 7. *Like a dog 8. Rapidly 9. Type of cabinetry joint 10. De-wrinkler

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LIFE & LEISURE

Reuniting with a First Love

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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o you remember your first love? I bet the question made you smile. He may have been a grade school crush, or she may have been the girl next door, but this person is someone you never forget.

There may even be a lock of hair or a few love letters tucked away, reminders of what it was to be young and in love for the very first time.

Of course, research has been done on first loves, although looking at love under a microscope does not seem very romantic.

While there are those who fall in love at a tender age and stay together, researchers say that the most common reasons romance ends was parental disapproval, being too young, moving away, or leaving to attend school.

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Nancy Kalish, PhD, is considered an expert on rekindled romances and lost loves. She has written Lost & Found Lovers: Facts and Fantasies of Rekindled Romances, and an e-book The Lost Love Chronicles: Reunions and Memories of First Love. She also has a website: lostlovers.com.

Professor Kalish’s research shows many people reporting great bitterness toward parents for breaking them up years earlier. “This research may serve as a cautionary tale for today’s parents to think twice before they interfere with a teen’s romance or dismiss it as ‘just puppy love.’”

Here’s an interesting statistic. A study done in the United States shows that people who rekindled a youthful romance at least five years after the breakup had a seventy-six percent chance of staying together. Compare that to the forty percent chance of the rest of the population having a successful union.

Real-life stories about lovers reuniting can be found in Donna Hanover’s book My Boyfriend’s Back.

The former First Lady of New York dated, then was dumped by, her high school boyfriend Ed Oster.

More than thirty years after they broke up, Oster called her. Turns out they were both divorced. A coffee date led to their wedding a year later.

One review states, “Whether it’s Googling an ex-boyfriend or attending a class reunion, My Boyfriend’s Back encourages readers to find out whatever happened to the ex they can’t forget; it is the book single, widowed, and divorced romantics everywhere have been waiting for.”

A long-time acquaintance, whom we shall call Mark, was willing to share

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his experience. Out of respect and caring for his ex-wife, he requested anonymity.

Now happily married to the woman he never forgot, Mark says, “In our case, it was more than thirty years since we had seen each other.

We had both gone our separate ways, made our mistakes, met and married other loves, raised children, eventually divorced like fifty percent of couples do, and then found each other and reunited.”

The story gets better. “I found her again by mistake when I was online one evening. I sent her an e-mail not expecting more than an update of what she had been doing the last few decades.

I figured she had moved on, and so had I. As it turns out, I was her ‘what if’ just like she was my ‘what if.’ Like, what if we had stayed together—what would have happened? We started e-mailing, calling, and eventually met again and started a long-distance relationship.”

Mark then moved to be with her. He adds, “It was nowhere near as smooth as it sounds.”

He says that after he and his first love reunited, “It was amazing how many other couples we came across who had gotten back together as well. It’s more common than you think.”

He finds one recurring theme for reuniting couples is they met when they were young (high school/college) and the relationship left a deep, lasting impression that they carried with them

for a long time after the relationship ended. “It’s almost like a scar that doesn’t heal.”

Why do these relationships outlast others? Mark says, “I think the reason for longevity may be that you’ve seemingly waited decades to be with this person, so you have no intention of going anywhere. And that’s a strong mutual feeling.”

He adds, “There seem to be pivotal points along life’s highway that bring people back together. First and most important is that indelible impression that is left when you knew the person.

Second is that life event that leaves you thinking about the past—often a divorce or perhaps the death of a spouse.”

In Mark’s case, “The whole getting back together thing was a happy accident. But, life could have taken one of several other turns. I guess what I’m saying is, I like how things turned out, but I could have found someone totally different and had a nice ending as well.

This ending just comes with a cool story—lost love, long break, reuniting, happy ending.”

It appears love really is better the second time around. Besides, who doesn’t love a happy ending? FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer. Readers may contact her via the editor at wswearingen@buffalospree.com with ideas for making the golden years sparkle, sizzle, and shine.

LIFE & LEISURE

Parade Day

BY TED RICKARD

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here seem to be more and more extravaganzas in celebration of our national Independence Day. Massed thousands cheer as their tax money is ignited a hundred feet or so off the ground and blows apart in a shower of colorful sparks. I, for one, think the show is worth the cost. For a brief moment or two we quit crabbing at one another to wallow delightedly in our own sentimental indulgence, and cheer wildly at the sight of our money, literally, going up in smoke. “Ooo! Yeah!” I shout with the rest and clap my hands at the boom and the spurt of fiery colors.

The big city extravaganzas are broadcast on network TV—east to west as darkness dictates. They draw huge viewing audiences. But my heart and my real enthusiasm remain with our local town’s Fourth of July parade. You are not going to see Mrs. M’s Brownie Troop No. 1132 on NBC. Only parental cameras will focus on the marching Brownies, as banners entangle and “go green” begins to rip right up the middle.

Stacy Soffo bursts into tears as all her hard work disintegrates before her eyes in a blur of eight-year-old humiliation.

But then, Mr. Soffo appears at a dead run from nowhere. Somehow he has a loaded tape dispenser in one hand. In what appears to be a continuous motion, he hugs Stacy, kisses away the tears, untangles the torn banner, and tapes it back together. Somehow he does all this while walking backwards but staying in step with the Brownie marchers. In his business life with a local bank, Jim Soffo is what they call in the bad loan department a “work-out manager.” I’m not a bit surprised, and I just know he’s good at his job.

Right behind the Brownies is our town’s Power Mower Synchronized Marching Corps. This is a group of homeowners with well-manicured lawns. In the Fourth of July parade, they march their mowers wheel to hub down Main Street. Most are wearing elaborate headpieces: sombreros and propeller skullcaps are popular. More venturesome members sport tank tops

and short-shorts with combat boots left over from more a youthful call to duty.

Upon command, a squad of mowers will break rank, race their engines, and pass in elaborately interleaved patterns of march, with an occasional collision.

The “go green” paraders object to the exhaust fumes and the noise, while the ladies from the Temperance Union on the float right behind them were particularly critical last year.

The West End Jazz, Boogie-Woogie, and Chowder Society is an annual fixture in our parade. It’s another of those organizations that the church groups and the Public Library folks don’t want their floats to be anywhere near, so it’s probably just as well the folks at NBC aren’t taping it. Even the most stalwart bystander finds the Chowder Society a bit difficult to explain to the children— the younger ones, anyway. The teenagers guess right away. Society members do indeed play instruments. About half of them are drums. Their bandstand is an enormous truck-trailer, owned by a local contractor who is both a trumpeter and a major player in the earth-moving business in this part of the world. Today, however, no bulldozer is mounted on his “lo-boy.” Instead a group of thirstily enthusiastic musicians with, apparently, no bandleader is reprising every tune their fathers ever jitterbugged to. Stan Kenton never played so loud, and I bet Gene Krupa never had his cymbals fall off the back of a truck to be retrieved by a Boy Scout Parade Marshall.

The Chowder Society has been placed in the line of march as far away as possible from the high school band, which has enough trouble keeping time and marching in step as it is. Besides which, all the baton-twirlers, despite dripping perspiration, seem to have

frozen fingers; rubber tipped batons are bouncing all over Main Street while the thump of the tuba is often all that you can hear.

We cheer loudly for the fire truck with it crackling radio. We applaud our new police car—except for some of the local teens who are, apparently, already familiar with it. The wheels of officialdom mark the end of the parade. The babies are asleep now in their strollers; the toddlers are nap-deprived and cranky and tears are washing the remnants of ice cream from their faces.

Grandparents fold up their aluminum chairs and wonder if a brief nap might be snuck into the late afternoon while the son-in-law fires up the charcoal. I get to push the stroller. Halfway home, I find I can hook the aluminum chair on the handles so I don’t have to carry it.

And you won’t see that on NBC, either.

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FOOD

Easy Rice Paper Roll-ups

BY HILARY DIODATO

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or summer, create fresh and fancy-looking portable food that stars an inexpensive ingredient guaranteed to wow your friends: rice paper. Look for packs of round rice paper in the Asian section of your grocery store. It’s affordable, can be stored for quite some time, and, unlike other sheet wrappers like phyllo, is very easy to use!

Here’s the lowdown on rice paper rolls: they require no cooking or heating of any kind and transform from hard, dry sheets to pliable wraps in seconds. My technique is as follows: pull a single rice paper sheet out of the pack. Run cold water in the kitchen faucet on a low stream. Quickly rinse one side of the sheet in its entirety, then the other. Place the sheet on a work surface, wait ten seconds, then begin rolling.

To roll, place filling (totaling about three heaping tablespoons) in a 4- to 5-inch line about two inches in from one edge of the rice paper roll. Flip the 2-inch border over the filling, and roll the whole filling part forward and over one time. Fold in the right side of excess paper over the filling, and then the left. Roll the package forward until you reach the edge. Place seam-sidedown on a serving platter.

Fresh Chicken Peach Rice Paper Rolls Yield: 12-20 rolls (depending on how tightly you roll) Ingredients Boston lettuce leaves (or green leaf lettuce or romaine—be sure to cut out the inflexible center ribs) 3 peaches (a little under-ripe is OK) cut into strips 1 carrot, cut into thin strips 1 cucumber, seeds removed, cut into thin strips 1 large jalapeño, seeds removed; mince 1 tablespoon and cut remainder into thin strips 1 large chicken breast, or 3 chicken thighs, cooked. Cooked firm tofu may also be substituted.

1/3 cup peach jam 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic Directions Make the dipping sauce by combining the minced jalapeño, jam, soy sauce, Dijon, and garlic in a small saucepan. Place on medium-low heat

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on the stove and cook five minutes, whisking occasionally. Set aside.

For each spring roll, place a piece of lettuce (about 4-inch long, width doesn’t matter since you will be folding up), and 1-2 strips each of peach, carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, and chicken.

Roll up as directed above. Place on a serving platter, lined with extra lettuce if you have it, to avoid sticking.

Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Teriyaki Rice Paper Rolls Yield: 12-20 rolls (depending on how tightly you roll) Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 1 red bell pepper 1 small red onion 3 tablespoons canola oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 large chicken breast, or 3 chicken thighs, cooked. Cooked firm tofu may also be substituted.

1/2 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin

Directions Remove the woody stems from the asparagus, and cut the bell pepper and red onion into quarters.

Toss the vegetables in the oil, salt, and pepper. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until lightly charred. Set aside to cool.

Once the vegetables are cool, julienne so that your vegetables are in 3- to 4-inch thin strips. Cut the asparagus down the middle if it is thick.

Make the dipping sauce by combining the fresh ginger, soy sauce, and mirin in a small saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat, then remove from the heat.

The sauce will be thin. Set aside.

For each spring roll, place 1-2 strips each of asparagus, pepper, onion, and chicken.

Roll up as directed. Place on a serving platter.

Serve with the dipping sauce on the side. FY Hilary Diodato is passionate about cooking and saving money and writes a bi-monthly column for Forever Young.

HOME & GARDEN

Of This and That in the Garden T

he early gardening season has been such a thrill to me this year. I captured my first honeybee swarm from a yard in the City of Buffalo. The bees were at shoulder level in an evergreen shrub, very quiet, as I entered the garden. I completely missed another swarm that was gathered around a six-foot tall garden ornament several feet away. I went to the garden around 7 a.m. before it rained or before the bees decided to leave.

CAROL ANN HARLOS Honeybees are quite docile in a swarm. Their stomachs are filled with the honey they ingested before leaving their original hive along with the old queen. I brought an open plastic storage container, gave the branch a tap and most of the cluster fell into the box, which I quickly covered. I brought the box home in the back of the car. When we arrived, I carried the box, a jar of previously prepared sugar water, and an empty super to the backyard. I had prepared a hive with one brood box. I tapped the box,

removed the lid, poured the bees into the hive, placed the feeder on top, and put on the empty super and the cover.

Welcome!

Every year the garden is filled with surprises! Several years ago, I planted a Virginia Bluebell under our crab apple tree. It never flowered until this year.

What a display! This plant is native to parts of the eastern United States and is described as an “ephemeral” as it dies back to the ground after the flowers bloom. It is worth waiting for, as the color is like the sky on a clear day. I look forward to next year!

This year also marked the first blooming of a plant called Darmera, sometimes called an umbrella plant. It is a native species in the western United States. I planted it last autumn and was thrilled to have it bloom this spring. Darmera is one of those plants that flowers before the leaves come up. The flower heads remind me of alliums (flowering relatives of onions) but are pink. If happy, it should grow to about six feet tall! I am looking forward to seeing the leaves later this season.

The beautyberry shrub that I planted last autumn always grabs attention. I was warned (thank goodness!) to be patient with it, as it is very slow to begin growth in the spring. It really looked dead until the middle of May. It loves a bit of shade and well-drained soil, which I was able to provide. It seems to be growing steadily already—none

of this sitting around during the first year like many shrubs! The flowers are lovely and remind me of the Persian lilac blooming close by. I am looking forward to its colorful berries next autumn.

The plants I grew from seed did well. I placed them in my small porch greenhouse to harden off, which greatly

simplified my life—no more lugging them out in the morning and in at night. I grew amaranthus, celosia, Job’s Tears, asclepius, tithonia (Mexican sunflowers), and several others. FY I am so glad to be a gardener. How about you? I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net or herbgardener.net.

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ARTS

Aging and Acting on Buffalo Stages

BY DONNA HOKE

David Lamb in The Father Photo by Gene Witkowski

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f you’ve ever sat in a post-show talkback, you know an inevitable question is “How do you learn all those lines?” There’s really not a pat answer beyond “I study them,” but, for older actors, when memory becomes less elephant-like, learning lines is a bigger challenge.

Kavinoky artistic director David Lamb, who got his Equity card in 1966, not only had more lines than anybody else in the recently closed The Father, but also had many rambling

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monologues that didn’t necessarily interact with other characters. “The Father took [Tony winner] Frank Langella a year to learn,” says Lamb.

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every day) and it has been tough, but that could just be the Christopher Hampton translation of language spoken by someone with Alzheimer’s— full of ellipses, repeats with small

changes, etc. Langella said Lear was a walk in the park by comparison. So, I will not know what is age-related until I try another play. I am assuming lines won’t be a problem; now names, that’s another thing entirely!”

“I have to admit that I employ some new tricks to learn lines and keep them fresh in my head, including recording lines and cue lines on my computer, transferring them to my iPhone, then listening to them through the Bluetooth connection on my car radio as I travel to the theater for a rehearsal or performance,” says Peter Palmisano, who began acting in high school fifty years ago and most recently was in The Country House at Road Less Traveled Productions. “Although other actors have recorded their lines and

ARTS listened to them on tape cassette for years, I think I may have started this during SDP’s Merchant of Venice only about seven or eight years ago. I can’t remember the exact show I was in when I suddenly lost concentration and could not remember a line, but it was frightening enough to cause me to refine my methods!”

(Funny aside: Palmisano says he got into acting in high school “probably because I had a crush on a girl” and Lamb met his wife, Marcia, when she came to a Dublin production of Mark Pinter’s The Caretaker, in which he played Mick. “From then on I never looked back, coming to Buffalo chasing Marcia that same year.” So we have women to thank for putting them on Buffalo stages!)

“It’s very disorienting when your mind and your body stop doing things so automatically,” offers Anne Pfohl, who began acting in school as a child and has enjoyed a quarter-century career of professional acting in Buffalo.

“Everything takes longer, learning and

recovering. My knees bother me a lot.

The furniture we end up with on stage isn’t always the newest or firmest; I have put on more than a few pounds, add a bum knee, and I need a Hoyer lift just to stand up.”

“Fortunately, old lady roles are what I get now, and nobody expects them to move with great agility,” says Anne Gayley, who began acting with the Amherst Players in 1965, and was most recently seen in The Cemetery Club at O’Connell and Company.

“So far, these are not a huge challenge for me, so long as I don’t try to do too many shows in a row. Another issue I have now to deal with is a small tremor in my hands, which gets worse if I am tense or nervous, which I am somewhat on stage. Handling cups, saucers, papers, or anything that rattles or flaps amplifies the problem. If the role is a very old lady, this is an asset, but if I’m trying to get away with sixties, it’s not!

“Physically, I still play roles that require a lot of onstage activity,” says Palmisano. “Jon Elston’s After

Peter Palmisano stars in Jon Elston’s After America: Wasteland 2015 at Road Less Traveled Productions Photo courtesy Road Less Traveled Productions

America: Wasteland 2015 at RLTP was a perfect example. I was climbing, crawling, wrestling zombies…all over the stage. And it never occurred to me that I might not be able to do it,” says Palmisano, who has yet to let age deter him from a role. “There may be

a sudden ‘Ouch! What the heck was that?’ It’s these not-so-subtle reminders of my age that always seem to take me by surprise.”

Despite feeling young at heart and athletic in body, physical challenges can still present unexpected roadblocks.

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ARTS Three years ago, Lamb had a heart valve repair that took a lot out of him physically, and, while he seemed fine during the run of The Father, he concedes, “In the future, I probably won’t be ‘leaping tall buildings,’ aka slapstick farce, or even jumping off the stage to pick up Chris O’Neill’s sword!” (Lamb is referencing a 1986 production of Corpse at Kavinoky, when O’Neill dropped his sword into the pit, and Lamb “heroically leaped

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For Palmisano, it was a mild heart attack thirteen years ago during rehearsals of Private Lives at Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC). It required stent surgery. “I missed a week of rehearsals,” he says, “but I came back, continued rehearsals for two more weeks, and completed a fourweek run. I know other actors who suffered similar attacks and had to be replaced in a show. I was lucky that the timing of mine was such that it allowed me to continue, but that’s when I first felt vulnerable and began to realize how important my health and physical fitness were for my theater career.”

Offstage, recovery can also take longer, with aches earned on stage showing up the next day, along with vocal strain. “Bouncing back after a performance to do it again the next evening, or, even harder, the next afternoon simply doesn’t happen,” says Pfohl, and that means post-show outings are out. “When I was younger, I used to stay out until two or three in the morning after a show. I just can’t do it. I do stay for meet and greets, which I feel are so important, and it’s my opportunity to express my gratitude to the people who came, but going out even for a meal is beyond my physical and mental capacities. Now, it’s home to bed.”

Palmisano’s words of wisdom: “Energy must be conserved. Proper diet is important. I work out five days a week for eighty to ninety minutes.

And sleep cannot be put off for hours and hours. I learned about fifteen years ago that, no, you cannot have a glass of wine with your supper before a performance, or even a rehearsal. It’s surprising how the least little bit of ‘muddiness up there can be a problem.”

As if physical and mental challenges aren’t enough in maintaining a theater career as one ages, there are also emotional effects, for example, suddenly realizing that the roles one is getting are “of a certain age, which can be difficult when, in younger years, an actor was cast for looks and sex appeal,” says Pfohl.

“If an actress is between the ages of

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Anne Hartley Pfohl, along with Michael Seitz, Brian Riggs, and newcomer Stefanos Psorakis in Buffalo United Artists' production of Mothers and Sons Photo by Cheryl Gorski

sixteen and thirty-five, let’s say, if she has a level of likability, or attractiveness, or sensuality, sexuality—an acceptable package as well as talent—she’s castable,” contends Pfohl. “I don’t intend to brag, but I had a certain combination of talent and package that helped me get cast in many wonderful roles. I’ve lost a lot of that package as I’ve aged, and some of my talent. I can’t sing like I used to, and, while that’s expected, I’m sad about it. My body is older, wider, softer, and I chose to stop coloring my hair. Now I play mothers, grandmothers, and other character roles. No romantic interests, no sex, no kissing. I don’t miss any of that, really. That was the uncomfortable stuff, for me. Appearing completely nude in BUA’s Unidentified Human

Remains and the True Nature of Love was certainly an experience, but now I’m happy to create characters that only bare their souls and emotions, not their bodies. Ironically, I’m more comfortable in my own skin now, I just don’t feel like showing my skin to people anymore. I’m pretty sure they don’t feel like looking at it, so it’s a winwin.”

Not surprising, older men don’t seem to have this issue. In two of Palmisano’s plays this season—Don’t Talk to the Actors at Kavinoky and The Country House at Road Less Traveled— he found himself in the enviable position of kissing younger women, an apt statement on how roles tend to be written for men versus women in theater (and film as well). And, while

ARTS Palmisano says he fears looking foolish in those situations, it’s clearly not a concern for casting, which could be why Palmisano almost didn’t notice that his niche was changing until it was right on top of him.

“I remember distinctly saying to a director when I was fifty-four, ‘Don’t you think I can pass for forty or fortyfive?’ And I also remember distinctly his less-than-flattering reply. That might have been one of the moments when I thought, ‘Gee, I guess I have been fooling myself,’” Palmisano says. “As far as being cast differently, the truth is that the illusion of theater helps a good deal…especially for men! Women are much more the victims of ageism.”

Ever optimistic, Palmisano points out that as you age out of certain roles—including dream roles that are lost forever—you age into others, and cites a great number of roles for older men (contrast with Pfohl’s relegation to mothers, grandmothers, character roles; see above) that he has been lucky to play, even if it means a certain amount of miscasting for understanding audiences. Pfohl actually had the common female corollary—being cast too young—which resulted in a profound acting experience.

Cast in Buffalo United Artists’ 2015 production of Mothers and Sons, Pfohl played a mother who’d lost her son to AIDS years before; the play was a sequel to Terrence McNally’s Andre’s Mother, which takes place immediately after the son’s death, and Pfohl also played the mother in that production twenty years prior. “I was thirty-four,” she says.

“I don’t know how many actresses ever get to play the same woman at two different points in her own life, and it’s twenty years apart in the stories of the plays as well. At thirty-four, I could only imagine how it would be to lose someone you love as deeply as Katharine had loved her son. At fiftyfive, I had a much better idea. I used pain I had experienced from real losses and tragedies I had lived, for which I had little or no frame of reference in creating Katharine’s earlier incarnation.

The material really is inside of me now.”

That kind of focus is something Lamb has relished. “I love finding the complications in a character

because, if you look, there is really no straightforward good guy or villain.

The character rarely sees himself as cruel or ‘good.’ This approach, I believe, is especially helped by experience, which you usually get by paying the price of maturing. If anything, younger actors may be deflected from their craft by social issues—getting laid, ego, fame, need to show off. By my age, only one of those is important!”

“I am happy to play the age I am..... or near to,” says Gayley, “but it is disturbing that the number of roles diminishes as you age. I have not had a lot of opportunities until this year and next when everyone seems to be doing shows with old ladies. As I said, too many! Why can’t they be spread out?”

All these actors have become more pragmatic about their careers, including the knowledge that they may be winding down. “It’s a fear I know I share with other actors of a similar age range,” Palmisano says. “I have had such a great career, but I know it must come to an end or, at least, a big slowdown. So, every year, as the offers or opportunities present themselves, I find it very difficult to say no. I am aware that all of this might come to a screeching halt, with or without my approval. So, I don’t want to let any chance go by. At the end of every season, I wonder…is that it?”

On the flip side, Pfohl has embraced a deliberate slowdown, enjoying reflection on the journey rather than worrying about what’s coming next.

Some of this is a function of exactly the kind of career endings Palmisano references. “Friends and collaborators have died recently,” she laments.

“That’s a change for many of us. We gather not to make art, perform, or to see a show, but to remember and celebrate the life of someone we have lost. I cherish the community of players and artists we have here in Buffalo. We are a small, close knit group; we all know and support one another. I feel it more now because we have also aged together and grown up together, and now we are learning how to say good bye together. It’s a tremendous gift and I’m very grateful for it.”

Gayley, too, has reassessed her

priorities: “I have turned down some roles recently that I would have loved to do, but I felt too many in a row would exhaust me. And, also, as one gets older, the other parts of one’s life, like family and family events, which require traveling in my case, become more important. There is always something I hate to miss when I’m doing a show. Your priorities change and you wonder if it’s worth it.”

Lamb is the most pragmatic of all:

“When the day comes that it becomes difficult to make an audience forget what is outside the theatre and have a great evening’s entertainment, then it will be time to back away with no regrets.” FY Playwright Donna Hoke has enjoyed all four of these performers on stage, and hopes to enjoy many, many more.

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The Roycroft Film Society Brings Unique Cinema to East Aurora

BY CHRISTOPHER SCHOBERT In recent years, there has been an explosion in cinema culture in Western New York. With screening venues like the North Park Theatre, Dipson cinemas, and the Screening Room, as well as unique series like the Buffalo Film Seminars and Old Chestnut Film Society, there have never been more options for local movie lovers.

Unique among local series is the Roycroft Campus Corporation about Roycroft Film Society. Featuring a a possible collaboration between the fascinatingly diverse lineup of foreign, two organizations. independent, and classic films, the The new partnership renamed screening series is held at 4 p.m. on the group the Hubbard Film Society one Sunday each month at Parkdale (HFS), after the founder of the Elementary School, 141 Girard Roycroft, Elbert Hubbard. In 2015, Avenue in East Aurora. Films are the name was changed to the Roycroft followed by a discussion.

Film Society, to more clearly represent Alan Nowicki, the program director that we are, indeed, a division of the for the Roycroft Campus, is responsible Roycroft Campus. for the Roycroft Film Society and all classes and programming held at How does the series reflect the the campus. He recently spoke with ideals of the Roycroft Campus?

The Roycroft was instrumental Forever Young about the history of with bringing film to the region. The the series, future plans and the local Campus was a haven for photographers cinema scene. and inventors alike, and Elbert How did the Roycroft Film Society Hubbard invited Thomas Edison come together? to visit on several occasions. The In 1998, a group of local film Roycrofters began in the early 1900s enthusiasts formed an organization to project films on the lawn in front of called the Aurora Art Films Society the Roycroft Power House. Years later, (AAF) to bring quality foreign and Elbert’s son, Elbert II, helped in the independent art films to East Aurora. construction of the Aurora Theater.

In mid-2011, the AAF asked the Hubbard brought speakers to

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Still from A Matter of Size (2009) Courtesy Menemsha Films

the Campus on a weekly basis and encouraged his workers to explore art, literature, music, and, later, film. The Film Society is trying to continue that ideal with the films that we choose and the discussions that follow each monthly screening.

What does the film selection committee look for when choosing a title?

We try and offer a variety of countries that the films are from, as well as different genres from drama, romance, comedies, thrillers and documentaries. We also try to choose movies that didn’t receive a wide distribution in the region. There are some amazing directors from around the world that people don’t have an opportunity to see on the big screen.

Titles have also been chosen through connections with other events or films, such as our showing of a documentary on the sinking of the Lusitania in May 2015, on its 100th anniversary, or our screening of a 2012 drama on Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which was followed by a film directed by Renoir’s son Jean, the 1939 film Rules of the Game.

ARTS What are some of the more memorable films from the series?

For the last three years we’ve been showing silent films outside under the stars in August, which have included Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.

These were just lovely evenings of laughter and fun.

Then there are the films that you really don’t know much about that just surprise you. I remember a Japanese/Israel comedy called A Matter of Size about a group of overweight men who decided to lose weight by becoming sumo wrestlers.

The French film The Intouchables was also a wonderfully uplifting and heartfelt surprise.

Last, what are your thoughts on film culture in Buffalo, and where does the Roycroft Film Society fit?

Personally, I’ve been a film geek for most of my life, and it was difficult to see foreign or classic films on the big screen when I was growing up. In

the last ten years or so, film culture has really expanded throughout the region.

I would like to think that the Roycroft Film Society is just another piece of that puzzle, especially for the people in the Southtowns. There is still something magical about watching a great story flick on a screen in a dark room full of people, and then discussing it afterward.

For additional details, visit roycroftcampuscorp.com or call 6550261. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for non-members, and can be purchased directly at the door of the Parkdale School the day of the show. FY

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Life’s a Beach Along the Lake Ontario Shoreline STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE A. SMYCZYNSKI

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t’s summertime, time to hit the beach! With our area’s abundance of lakes and rivers, there are numerous beaches to choose from. Here we focus on some of the beach communities along Lake Ontario’s shoreline, from Wilson in Niagara County to Sodus Bay east of the Rochester area. You can get to most of these places by following part of the 518-mile-long Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Note that some of the beaches suffered damage this spring; they may or may not be open for swimming this summer. However, most are associated with parks or other attractions, so even if you can’t go in the water, you can still enjoy these areas. water, the park features plenty of park has two boat launches and flat, (3371 Lake Road, Wilson), a 395acre park that has a nice swimming even hiking trails, as well as Old picnic areas, dozens of soccer fields, The first beach along this route Fort Niagara, a Colonial-era fortress beach, which even has some shaded two playgrounds, and a huge public is Fort Niagara State Park in area for those of us who enjoy going and museum. swimming pool area that also boasts Youngstown. While the beach has Wilson-Tuscarora State Park to the beach but not necessarily waterslides and a kiddie pool. This recently been eroded due to high sitting out in the hot sun all day.

The park also has an event center with a kitchen and bathrooms, hiking trails, a boat launch, picnic areas, and playgrounds. A short drive away, Wilson Harbor has a number of small shops, as well as the Anne Kader sres, crp Sunset Grill and Wilson Boathouse Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker restaurants, which overlook the NYS Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser water. The very picturesque Wilson Pier is just a short walk away from Senior Real Estate Specialist Multi-generational daughter of WNY real estate agent Milton Kader the harbor.

Heading east, the next community Call/Text: 716.830.6366 | Alkader@Olear.com is Olcott Beach. While the beach 8 8 0 . 4 4 4 2 | W W W. O L E A R . C O M itself, located in Krull Park, will be 1244 Niagara Falls Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14150 | 8180 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221

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Lakeview Village, Olcott

closed for swimming this season due to the recent damage caused by high water levels in May, there are other attractions here that make the stop here worthwhile. If you like shopping, check out the Lakeview Village Shoppes, a collection of small boutique shops located on a boardwalk overlooking the lake.

Across the street, Olcott Beach Carousel Park (5979 Main Street, Olcott Beach) has a restored 1928 Hershell-Spillman carousel and several vintage kiddie rides for small children. Rides are only twenty-five cents each, so it is the perfect place to take your children or grandchildren for the afternoon. There are a number of casual restaurants to choose from in Olcott Beach. Be sure to take a short drive south on Route 78 to get some freshly made popcorn from Bye’s Popcorn, an Olcott Beach tradition since the 1920s There is no beach at Lakeside Beach State Park (Route 18, Waterport), go figure. However, people go here for the scenic views of Lake Ontario and the eighteenhole disc golf course, which has the most scenic views of any disc golf course in the country. The park also has 274 campsites, as well as hiking trails.

Hamlin Beach State Park in Hamlin does have a swimming beach, as well as hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds, along with 264 tent and trailer campsites.

The next stop along the way is my favorite beach in Western New York, Ontario Beach Park (4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester), which is said to have the best natural sand beach in the Great Lakes region.

Back in the early 1900s, there was a huge amusement park here. While the amusement park is long gone, the park is still a very popular place to visit. In addition to the very large beach, the park has a 1905 Dentzel carousel, plus a long pier that is a perfect place to take a leisurely stroll. Recreational facilities include several beach volleyball courts, as well as pickle ball courts. There is a concession stand in the park, as well as several casual restaurants within walking distance. A short distance away, the Charlotte/Genesee Lighthouse is open for tours Friday through Monday. To get a unique view of Lake Ontario, head west down Beach Avenue to the “secret sidewalk,” the entrance is between the driveways of 490 and 510 Beach Avenue. This public walkway has July 2017 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 21

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The 977-acre Durand-Eastman Park (570 Lake Shore Boulevard, Rochester) is several miles east of Ontario Beach Park.

This Monroe County park features an eighteen-hole golf course, hiking trails, and even an arboretum. There is a beach along Lake Ontario, however, it did sustain damage during the high waters in the spring, so like some of the other beaches along Lake Ontario, it may or may not be open for swimming this summer.

A short distance away is Seabreeze Amusement Park (4600 Culver Road, Rochester). While it is not a beach, it is a great place to visit in the summer. The fourth oldest amusement park in the United States, it has seventy-five rides and waterpark attractions. There are also a number of casual restaurants located near the park, as well as Whispering Pines Miniature Golf, America’s oldest miniature golf course.

Sodus Bay Beach, in the village of Sodus Point, about a forty-five-minute drive east of Seabreeze, is a small but well maintained beach with a playground located right on the beach, as well as a long fishing pier to stroll on.

While in Sodus Point be sure to stop by the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum (7606 North Ontario Street, Sodus Point), which is located in an 1879 lighthouse. The museum has exhibits on the maritime history of the lake and the lighthouse keepers who served here. A small picturesque park is located next to the lighthouse museum. Sunday afternoon concerts take place in the park from July to Labor Day. Christine A. Smyczynski is a freelance writer and blogger and author of Western New York Explorer’s Guide.

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The sandy beach at Beaver Island State Park draws crowds every summer. Photo by Nancy Parisi

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estern New York is on the rise. Real estate value, food quality, leisure activity options, and locally produced adult beverages have all skyrocketed. However, seldom mentioned is the quality of our nearby beaches. Blessed by location, we can access the best that both WNY and Canada have to offer.

Crystal Beach Located in Fort Erie, Ontario, Crystal Beach has been a regular relaxation destination for Buffalonians for years. Back in the late 1800s, the beach received its name thanks to its crystal-clear water conditions. From downtown Buffalo, the drive averages around thirty-five minutes depending on traffic, and, although there is no longer an on-site amusement park, the recent boost in

the area’s popularity triggered the rise of locally owned restaurants and boutique shops near the beach.

One Canadian beach goer, Mike Enright, believes Crystal Beach is truly an undiscovered gem.

According to Enright, “I love it there. The beach is beautiful, and I’m surprised it’s not frequented by more Americans,” he says. As the proud parent of two young children, Enright values convenience and

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predictability. “Even when the beach is busy, and it can be at times, parking the car is never an issue. Plus, the beach is clean, and you can ride your bicycle all around the area,” Enright adds.

There are tons of local bars if you should fancy a drink. Plus, people enjoy snorkeling around “the point” and seeing the bass swim in the clear water. Picnic tables are readily available for the family to sit down and enjoy a picnic meal. And, the view of the sunset from the pier is second to none. Bring your bathing suit, camera, passport, and see one of the best beaches our northern neighbors have to offer.

Beaver Island Convenience and location are what attracts most to Beaver Island beach on nearby Grand Island. And, there is something for everyone here. The sandy beach on the upper Niagara River is over a half-mile long, there is a nearby marina for boaters,

great fishing nearby, plus bike and nature trails, and, when not overrun with bird droppings, a very fun and inexpensive golf course.

The beach at Beaver Island is the main draw. There are plenty of lifeguards and the swimming area is clearly marked off with ropes and floats. A simple boardwalk area surrounds the perimeter of the park and guides guests to ample picnic areas with tables and grills, clean bathrooms and changing rooms, volleyball courts, playgrounds for the kids, horseshoe pits, and even a disc golf course. People love swimming in the freshwater Niagara River, and even though the beach area can get slightly congested on summer weekends, the park is so massive and well shaded that there is always someplace to escape to.

Kenneth Stuhlmiller, a retired Buffalo teacher and long-time Beaver Island guest, says, “I always loved Beaver Island because it is a one-stop shop for everything. We can swim,

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relax on the beach, grill without worrying about carting along an actual grill or tables and chairs, and then we would go off on the baseball diamonds and play for hours.”

Woodlawn Beach Some of us have lived in Western New York all of our lives and never even knew there was a sandy beach in Blasdell (operated by the Town of Hamburg). My wife reminded me that, years back, we attended a wedding near Woodlawn Beach, and I immediately remembered how impressed I was with the beauty of the

surroundings. From the sandy beach, one can see the nearby industrial complexes and wind turbines, making this more than just a place to sunbathe, but a little natural oasis surrounded by modernity.

Woodlawn Beach State Park, located at S-3580 Lakeshore Road, offers a full service bar and restaurant.

Perhaps what makes this spot most unique is that it rents kayaks and paddleboats for those looking to get out on the water but stay dry. The Lodge, a beautiful facility used for weddings and parties, is available to rent, but stands out as one of the best event venues I can recollect.

The beach runs approximately a mile long, offers a beautiful view of Lake Erie, and has a boardwalk that leads guests to a nature center.

Everyone has a local favorite beach, from the vintage amusement park at Olcott Beach off Lake Ontario (where rides are only a quarter each!) to the lively, energetic, clean, and well-guarded Sunset Bay Beach in Irving. This wide variety of beaches is just one part of what makes our area such a great place to live and play. FY Anthony Chabala is a local attorney who assists clients in elder law, education law, and personal injury cases.

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Encouraging Seniors to Move More

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DEVON DAMS-O’CONNOR

Jill Bronsky leads a class at Elderwood.

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hen Jill Bronsky began planning exercise programs and wellness workshops for older adults twenty-five years ago, she found that very few personal trainers or fitness instructors would work with elderly people. Everyone was afraid that old people were “too fragile” and could fall or have a heart attack if they moved more than necessary.

Over the decades that followed, Bronsky, who holds a master’s degree in physical education, and other experts in the growing fields of aging and eldercare have proven that regular physical activity is not only safe for seniors, but it can actually help prevent the medical emergencies everyone had feared before. As the owner of Forward Fitness in Williamsville and a group fitness instructor, Bronsky

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specializes in helping elders reduce the likelihood of falls, improve their strength and balance, and hang on to their independence longer simply by encouraging them to move more.

In her new book, Keeping Your Parents Active & Independent: Simple Ways to Encourage Physical Activity and Exercise, Bronsky explains some of reasons why many older people are hesitant to start an exercise program,

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and what children and caregivers can do to provide encouragement and support. The easy-reading book also includes ideas for adding a little more activity to everyday tasks, and outlines simple exercise routines that can be done while seated in a chair or holding on to the back of one for stability.

One of the most common obstacles Bronsky sees with starting a fitness program is simply that older people don’t realize they need to make an effort to move more. When many of her clients were young, exercising on purpose wasn’t really part of the culture, especially for women who didn’t grow up with girls’ sports in school. Instead of gym memberships and workout videos, physical activity included walking everywhere because the family probably had one car, gardening and cooking, hanging laundry, cutting the lawn with a reel mower—all things that gradually are removed from the to-do list as people age, get help from children and neighbors, and enter

assisted living facilities. And, because the transition away from physical tasks happens slowly, it’s hard to realize how little movement older adults really get in a given day.

In her book, Bronsky explores some of the common hesitations she hears about starting an exercise program— “I’m afraid of falling,” “I’m too old,” and, “I don’t know how” —and suggests ways to talk through these valid concerns with elderly parents and their doctors to find ways to safely introduce activity.

From there, she provides stepby-step suggestions to ease into the habit of moving more. Ideas include “sneaky” tactics like parking a space or two farther from the front door and walking that extra twelve feet or not automatically doing every little thing for parents (fetching this, reaching that) who may truthfully be able to do it themselves, to more scheduled and purposeful exercises like leg and arm raises or balance drills.

Bronsky employs some of these exercises during a series of strength and balance classes she teaches at area assisted living facilities. At a recent session held at Elderwood Village Assisted Living Facility in Williamsville, about a dozen residents in their seventies to nineties filed into a recreation room with the help of walkers or on their own and took seats in two crescent-shaped rows of chairs facing Bronsky at the front of the room. Once everyone was settled, the warm-up began to the tune of “Runaround Sue.” Arm raises, shoulder taps, and ankle wiggles to the beat of the music got everyone smiling and moving, progressing next to some overhead waves with red, twopound rubber balls, and then onto some standing movements (toe taps to the side, knee raises) for those who were able, with seated modifications for participants who wished to remain in their chairs, and little breathers in between.

Fun and variety are key elements to Bronsky’s classes and the routines she recommends for clients at home. She incorporates anything she can think of to add color and movement like silk scarves, resistance bands, hand weights, and even pool noodles. And,

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always, music. Disco is a hit for cardio portions, while softer ballads from the ’50s are great for warm-ups and stretching.

“I’ve been doing this so long, I started with a boom box and tapes,

then moved up to CDs,” Bronsky quips. “Now, I have wireless speakers and Pandora!”

The goal of all of this, Bronsky says, isn’t for seniors to all of a sudden be able to run around the block or lift a ton of weight. Instead, the primary goal is always the comfort and quality of life that comes from staying self-sufficient and safely enjoying the activities and places that bring people joy.

“You can really see the difference when older people start to be more active,” Bronsky says. “Small changes can make a huge difference in their daily life—getting out of the car more easily, bending safely, standing to cook.

People think falling, losing balance, and getting weaker are part of getting older. That it’s inevitable. But, it’s simply not true.” FY Devon Dams-O’Connor is a freelance writer who lives and works out in Buffalo.

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Happy Birthday, Canada!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JENNIFER MERRICK

Canoeing at Yoho National Park in Golden, British Columbia

classic children’s book, Anne of Green Gables. As a huge fan of the book, I was worried that PEI couldn’t possibly live up to the idyllic description Montgomery penned; but as soon as we crossed the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick, the island charmed us. Anne was everywhere. At least her spirit was, which lies in the young girl’s exuberant zest for life and in her ability to wonder at the beauty around her. We found Anne not only in the Cavendish tourist sites like Green Gables Heritage Place and Avonlea Village, but also when we were biking the Confederation Trail, where every turn revealed new views of the sea or fields edged with wildflowers and when we were cooking giant clams on the red sands of Boughton Island.

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Nova Scotia conjures up images of majestic tall ships, lighthouses, and views of craggy cliffs plunging into the Atlantic Ocean. And while you’ll certainly find all that, you may also come across some unexpected finds.

A rich Acadian history, the world’s highest tides, and fine wines were some of the discoveries we made on a visit to Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, a 150km stretch of fertile land known for its natural beauty and bountiful harvests.

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n honor of Canada’s sesquicentennial (just as hard to pronounce as it is to spell), I’d like to share with you seven places in Canada that hold a special place in my heart. I’ve deliberately left out some of the more common destinations. Of course, Vancouver is beautiful with its ocean and mountain views. Magnifique describes Montreal and Quebec City, known for their French flavors, festivals, and combination of old world and modern ambience. Our biggest metropolis, Toronto, and our cozy capital, Ottawa, offer a smorgasbord of cultural and culinary attractions. Banff and Jasper national parks in the Rockies are wilderness wonderlands, as are the rugged lakes and forests of Ontario’s Algonquin Park.

All attractive places to visit, but if you wander off the beaten track a little, you’ll be rewarded with beauty without crowds and a chance to discover a little more about the place us Canucks call home.

Trinity, Newfoundland Our son was six months old when we visited Newfoundland, Canada’s easternmost province and, incidentally, the last to join confederation in 1949.

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the trails near the fishing village of Trinity. Though high season, there was hardly a soul on the towering cliffs that hugged the coast and looked out onto the Atlantic. We spotted whales in the water; and when we stopped to watch them, an eagle glided in front of us—a truly magical moment. The colorful historic buildings of the town itself looked like they belong in a movie set.

In fact, Trinity has been the location of quite a few films, including The Shipping News, starring Kevin Spacey

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and Julianne Moore. Walking and boat tours are a good way to learn more about the town, and there are local plays at the Rising Tide Theatre to enjoy in the evenings.

Prince Edward Island Canada’s smallest province, a 225-kilometer-long island in the Atlantic, is known for potatoes, red soil, and as the home to our most beloved of heroines—Anne Shirley from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s

The Columbia Wetlands in Golden, British Columbia

GETAWAYS including the endangered beluga and the blue whale, migrate in summer to feed off the rich krill found where the fresh water of the fjord meets the salt water of the St. Lawrence.

commemorative church stands as a memorial to those who were exiled in the eighteenth century, along with the statue Evangeline, the romantic Acadian heroine who inspired Henry Wordsworth Longfellow’s famous poem. A stone’s throw away from the interpretation center is Evangeline Beach, which, at low tide, offers a panoramic vista of red sand stretching far out to the receded water. This landscape was shaped by the powerful Bay of Fundy tides, which produce the highest tides in the world, reaching up to sixteen meters. Every day, approximately 100 billion tons of seawater rush in and out of the bay, more than the flow of all the freshwater rivers of the world combined.

Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec C’est Géant is the catchphrase for the Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean region, located 200 kilometers north of Quebec City. Literally, it means “it’s giant,” but it doesn’t translate well.

In French, it encompasses more, referring not only to the vast glacierculpted landscapes and the deep fjord edged with 350m-high cliffs, but also the region’s personality. A strong sense of place exists here, and you can see and feel it in the area’s culture, history, and people. Some gigantic adventures and sights to take in include ValJalbert Historical Village, one of the

best preserved ghost towns in Canada, Fjord-du-Saguenay Park and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. At the latter, you can observe the most famous of the region’s giants–whales. Thirteen species,

Manitoulin Island, Ontario Growing up in Northern Ontario, we always referred to Manitoulin simply as ‘the island.’ At over 160 kilometers long, it’s the largest freshwater island in the world with close to 100 lakes within it. The island has a spirit and light of its own, so much so that I’m hesitant to even write about it in case crowds spoil it.

But I’ll make an exception for you.

The best way to get to Manitoulin, located along the northern shore of Lake Huron, is via the MS ChiCheemaun ferry, which departs from Tobemory on the Bruce Peninsula (yet another gorgeous place to visit).

Once on the island, visit Bridal Veil Falls, hike the Cup and Saucer Trail, or experience its rich First Nation culture.

Churchill, Manitoba Churchill in northern Manitoba on the southwestern shores of Hudson Bay is the only place on this list I haven’t visited. But after hearing so many people rave about it, it’s somewhere I hope to explore soon.

Though a small town of less than a thousand, it welcomes more than 15,000 visitors a year, mostly to see the polar bears who come each fall on their way to arctic ice. As much as I’d love to

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A picturesque sunset at Cavendish National Park on Prince Edward Island

Golden, British Columbia The small town of Golden, British Columbia, situated in the Columbia Valley between the Rockies to the east and the Columbia Mountains to the west has no fewer than six national parks within a two-hour drive: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke. After a recent visit filled with hikes, wildlife sightings, friendly people, and, most of all, the ever-present mountains, it was hard to even think about getting on a plane home. Golden highlights included a

visit to Glacier, Canada’s second largest national park and home to the historic Rogers Pass, a route discovered in 1881 through the “impenetrable peaks” that now connects our nation from coast to coast. Kayaking the Columbia Wetlands on water so still it reflected the mountains around us was an unforgettable moment, as was the view from the top of Kicking Horse Resort, which is also the location of Eagle’s Eye, Canada’s highest restaurant.

Lastly, don’t miss Yoho National

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Park with its natural attractions like Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in western Canada, and Lake O’Hara and Emerald Lake, famed for their shimmering jewel-like colors.

I apologize for leaving so many places off the list (sorry, eh), and I would have liked to included more; but I do hope this list will nevertheless give you inspiration to come celebrate with us this year.

And if you do, here are a few things to be aware of: A double-double is what you order at Tim Horton’s (coffee with two sugar and two cream). A loonie is the one-dollar coin, referring to the loon depicted on it rather than a commentary on anyone’s mental status. The two-dollar coin is a toonie, well…just because. It’s a Muskoka not an Adirondack chair, a washroom not a restroom, and the last letter of the alphabet is pronounced zed.

Happy 150th birthday, Canada!

Jennifer Merrick is a freelance writer and avid traveler based in Toronto.

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The Sun Is Not Your Enemy

BY CATHERINE STACK

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iving in Western New York is a bit challenging when the long winters lead into a chilly, dreary, and very wet spring. We sometimes feel as if we wait forever before we can doff our jackets and long sleeve shirts. It is no wonder that our Vitamin D levels are exceptionally low and our cancer rates are exceedingly high. But even if you live in southern, sunnier climates, Vitamin D levels are concerningly low.

Warm, sunny days are finally here and if you are anything like me, you will want to spend every possible minute outside. Will I avoid the sun because I think it causes cancer? Absolutely not!

Yes, I do need to protect my sundeprived skin from burning when I travel to the Caribbean during the winter months or spend a day out on the boat. Burning will accelerate the aging process and I do not need or want any help in that department.

During the summer months, sunscreen is applied if I will be out all day.

It is now common knowledge that adequate Vitamin D3 levels help protect you against several different types of cancers including breast, colon, and prostate cancer. You want your levels above between 65-

100 ng/ml to protect yourself, so supplementation is necessary. 2000 iu daily will not raise a low level—you need more. Sun exposure is Mother Nature’s natural resource for vitamin D—and to our detriment, we have become well versed in hiding from it.

We have been bombarded with scare tactics that would lead us to think that sunshine is unhealthy.

Truth be told, lack of sunshine has been linked to depression, bone loss, heart disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and more. Does being outside on a sunny day lift your spirits? Sure it does.

Your body needs sunlight the same way it needs essential nutrients to optimize health.

There are actually three kinds of skin cancer. Basal cell and squamous cell

carcinomas are more commonly seen with frequent sun exposure over many years but are rarely fatal with early detection. The sun is a contributing factor but it is the internal environment that makes you likely or unlikely to be a candidate for cancer. Melanoma can be a deadly form of skin cancer For those who tend to burn easily, there are many safe sunscreens that are very effective and actually make your skin look and feel great. ALBA is one of my favorite brands and is tolerated very well by infants and children.

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