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Music al fresco

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Hertel and beyond

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Cover: Blueberry and kale salad with Blueberry Basil Vinaigrette Photo courtesy of Sarabeth McElhaney.

Home & Garden 6

Let's Talk About

Native Fave: Virginia Bluebells............... Carol Ann Harlos

Arts 8

20 For Better or (Much) Worse........................Judith A. Rucki

My WNY

Outdoor Film Series............................. Christopher Schobert

10 Outdoor Music Venues..................................Rick Falkowski

Cover: Fresh summer foods

22 Beth Bergmann, LMT.................................Judith A. Rucki

Getaways 24 Exploring North Buffalo.......................... Olivia McCarthy

16 Berry Picking......................................................Tara Erwin 18 Goi Ca, Vietnamese Chicken Salad........... Christa Seychew

Being Well

19 Panzanella......................................Wendy Guild Swearingen

26 Be Selfish.................................................... Catherine Stack

Ever y Issue: Calendars 3 | Crossword 5 | Bingo Buzz 12 | Classifieds 28 | Noteworthy 29

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From the Editor

As you can see from the cover, this issue features delicious and easy summer foods. No one wants to stand over a hot stove or turn on an oven when July temperatures rise, so the recipes we've shared include some pretty ingenious shortcuts for getting a meal on the table with no muss, fuss, or sweat, like using a supermarket rotisserie chicken to make a unique and tasty Vietnamise salad, and a use for all those tomatoes you're getting from the farmers markets and neighbors.

For dessert? Try berries. The sweet harbingers of mid-summer are terrific on their own or in a starring role in your next trifle. It's not necessary to pick them yourself, but it sure is fun.

Hopefully, Mother Nature will be kind this month and give us plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor events. Check out our lists

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Happy summer!

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FOREVER YOUNG JULY CALENDAR 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.

1+ Gowanda HEALTH

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule visit communityalliance.org; 5321010, or beemana@hcanetwork.org

1+ Niagara Falls SENIOR

COMPANION/FOSTER 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

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Tonawanda TONAWANDA TOPS CLUB #50 Weekly meetings on Mondays, weigh-in 6pm/meeting starts at 6:25pm, Zion United Church Koenig & Parker Tonawanda; 912-6875

2+

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.

2+

Kenmore UKULELE SING ALONG Ukuleles provided during class.

All levels welcome beginner - experienced.

Tuesdays 8 p.m. Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore $5 suggested donation. 481-5735

2+

Buffalo TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. $3 For more information, contact monicazucco@gmail.com.

2, 16 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 (Suite B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30– 8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. Info: 4083100 or headwayofwny.org

3, 17 West Falls MEMORY CAFE

A gathering place for friends with Alzhiemer's and their caretakers. 10-11:30 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. West Falls Center for the Arts, info: westfallsartcenter.org or 570-6520

3+

Boston HATHA YOGA Wednesdays 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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West Falls MEMORY CAFE CONCERT SERIES This free hour of refreshments and entertainment uses music and art to provide socialization opportunities for caregivers and their loved ones the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at West Falls Art Center, 1863 Davis Rd.; 570-6520.

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4+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11:15

Amherst FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. 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 836-4868

3 Williamsville WOMEN’S

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP 5:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sheridan Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville. Call 908-4149

3+ Orchard Park

TAI CHI

Advanced Tai Chi in the Park at Brush Mountain, Wednesdays at 1pm. Build endurance, increase flexibility and balance. New students are welcome.

Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 834-7992 a.m. Tuesdays at Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. $3 Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093

4+

Akron T.O.P.S. CLUB Every Thursday, 5:30-6:45pm, 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 542-4980

4+

Tonawanda LAUGHTER YOGA Come as you are, just bring your laughter!

Thursdays 11 a.m. Brighton Place Library, 999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. FREE

and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334

6+

Lockport T.O.P.S. 9259, Meets every Saturday morning @ 8:30 for weighin and 9am to 10am for weekly meetings, Christ Episcopal church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport. Offers tools, programs, support and friendship for healthy living and weight management. Contact: Wendy, 200-2618 or Mary, 433-1693

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, Game Night 1st Saturday of each month,Wheatfield; contact for location. or for more info 550-1232

7+

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: 9475092; store: 885-6343

9 East Aurora

THE RIDER Based on his a true story, the film stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident.

4 pm. Roycroft Film Society, Roycroft Power House, 39 S. Grove St., East Aurora; roycroftcampuscorp.com. $6 members, $8 non-members

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

4+ Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. MEETING, 9 Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support

Orchard Park ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St.

Safety, comfort, affordability.

We know what it takes to keep you Safe, Secure, Comfortable, and most importantly at a price that seems too good to be true. For over thirty-five years, our family owned and operated business strives to offer you this and so much more. Come be a part of our family.

Tonawanda UKULELE SING ALONG Ukuleles provided during class. All levels welcome beginner– experienced Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. Brighton Place Library 999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. Call to register 332-4375 $5 suggested donation and evening classes, Thursday at 11 am and Tuesdays at 6 pm. Sessions cost $30 for an 8-week session. Orchard Park Senior Center, 70 Linwood Ave., Ph: 662-6452.

3+

Orchard Park TAI CHI Classes are Wednesdays at 1 pm. 8-week session costs $30. Orchard Park Senior Center, 70 Linwood Ave., Ph: 662-6452.

2+, 4+,

2+, 4+ Orchard Park ZUMBA Day

Contact the Orchard Park Senior Center at 662-6452 for information.

Cost $30 for a 8-week session

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Hamburg. Learn about the latest products, receive help, and make new friends. Lunch optional. Friends and family welcome. Call Mike at 7257126 for info.

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 pm

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, Meet & Greet, 2nd Friday of each month, 6 to 8 pm at Tim Hortons 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd.

NF. Call for more info 550-1232.

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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, 5 p.m.

Monthly support groups coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. For more information, call 632-3700 or visit mcguiregroup. com ; kenancenter.org.

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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

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Hamburg SOUTHTOWNS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, March through November 11:30 a.m. ZJ's Restaurant, 140 Pine St.,

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SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. Dances are the 3rd Friday

Health & Wellness | Living Options | Legal & Financial | Leisure Activities

of each month, 7 to 11 pm at Buffalo Social Club 2565 Young St., Niagara Falls.

Monthly activites include Picnics, Restaurants and Parties. 5050 Raffles and Door Prizes. FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or Call for more info 550-1232

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OF MOON LANDING 4-7:30 p.m. at Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College. There will be refreshments, a basket raffle, and hands-

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25–27 Buffalo SUMMERFEST

Our Lady of Charity Parish fundraiser has food, beer tent, games, kids activities, bounce house, raffles, and more all weekend. Thurs. 5–10 p.m.; Fri. 4–11 p.m.; Sat. 2–11 p.m. at 260 Okell Street, Buffalo.

DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS

by Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Bldg. 1. (585) 4574455.

Kenmore JACKIE’S THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES @ Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Lessons: 7 p.m. Open dancing: 8 p.m. 691-8654.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ Call 832-1010 ext. 4

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING at East Community High School 820 Northampton St, Buffalo. 11:30am - 12:30pm. FREE for all ages. Free Lunch. Www.HustleforHealth.com

TUESDAYS

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on activities including the chance to have your picture taken “on the surface of the Moon." For info and tickets visit: fergusonplanetarium.net

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. 625-8306.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11am- 12pm. FREE for ages 55+ Call 716 832 1010 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. 7:00 p.m. Info: Geraldine, 877-0222 or amherstvictoriandance.org

SATURDAYS

ONGOING

WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.

Kenmore JACKIE’S Monthly dance. Call for details.

DANCE 691-8654

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 ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes. traviswidricktango.com.

Contact Travis @ 517-7047

CROSSWORD

unfortunate name

40. Gobbled up

23. En ___, or all together

41. Like libertine

24. Watcher 25. a.k.a. Pleasant Island

44. Venerated paintings in Orthodox church

26. *State on Old Glory

46. ____-totter

27. "That is," Latin

48. Unpleasant airport news

28. Like bribe-taking politician

49. One in Pinkerton's gallery

29. Related on mother's side

50. Twosome

32. Narrow margin of victory

51. RenĂˆ Descartes' "therefore"

33. *Stamp ____, imposed tax on American colonies

52. Hunted animal

36. *One of two Presidents to sign the Constitution

54. Persian Gulf country

38. "____ came a spider..."

56. Pharaoh's cobra

53. Itty-bitty bit 55. Research facil.

THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Reproductive cell 5. Tai's partner 8. At the stern 11. Do like phoenix 12. Person of French descent 13. It can't be refused?

15. Hand-to-hand combat weapon 16. Sty sound 17. Justin Bieber's 2015 hit 18. *Pyrotechnic display 20. De-wrinkler 21. Expression of delight

50. MXN, as in currency 52. *British monarch 56. *____ Burr, officer in Revolutionary War and VP 57. Aquarium dweller 58. Of two minds 59. *Puts John Hancock down 60. Log splitter 61. Arrival times 62. Plays for pay 63. Ball in a socket 64. "____ and rave"

22. *"O say can you ____" DOWN

23. *One of three presidents who died on July 4

1. ____ Approach in music education

26. Gloria Gaynor's "I Will ____"

2. The last Henry Tudor

30. Turkish military leader

3. Soviet acronym

31. With complex decorations

4. Shooting star

34. Biblical place of bliss

5. Capital of Egypt

35. Economic crisis

6. ____-dory

37. South American tuber

7. Varieties

38. Gladiator's turf

8. '70s hairdo

39. Serum, pl.

9. "Where the Red ____ Grows"

40. Stellar

10. "Don't ____ this at home!"

42. Humpty Dumpty did this

12. Pyle of "The Andy Griffith Show"

43. "Jeopardy" competitor, e.g.

13. Willow twig

45. Blotch or dapple

14. *"The Stars and Stripes ____"

47. 34th Pres.

19. What pertussis patients do

48. Unmanned flyer

22. Johnny Cash's boy with

The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 28.

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HOME & GARDEN

The Loveliest Native Wildflower

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believe that the most beautiful spring wildflower is the Virginia Bluebell, Mertensia virginica. Virginia Bluebells are named after the German botanist Franz Carl Mertens. This native species was common throughout the eastern half of North America but due to habitat destruction is becoming less and less common. Our Virginia Bluebells grow under our forty-year-old crabapple tree. I planted them several years ago. It is an ideal location in a garden for the bluebells, as they prefer partial to full shade. If you have ever seen Virginia Bluebells in a wood in the spring, you will never forget the carpet of blue bell-shaped flowers that can last up to about six weeks and then completely disappear.

CAROL ANN HARLOS Several weeks ago, the buds of our Virginia Bluebells unfolded, and the bright green plant stems grew from about one to two feet tall. The leaves near the bottom of the plants have stems (petioles, actually) but near the

top of the plant stems the petioles seem to disappear. The bell-shaped flowers are made of five petals fused into a tube.

They are pinkish-blue and as they age they gradually turn pink. It is rare for the flowers to self-pollinate due to their unique structure that prevents the pollen from the five stamens from reaching the stigma (female) part of the same flower.

I saw butterflies visiting ours. They seemed to be sipping the nectar. This, I assume, can lead to pollination and seed formation as well. Each flower can produce up to four seeds.

This member of the Borginaceae family and a relative of borage, comfrey, heliotrope, Brunnera (false forget-menot) Pulmonaria (lungwort), viper's bugloss, and forget-me-nots) is a

Virginia Bluebells Photo by Carol Ann Harlos

spring ephemeral. This means that after blooming is complete, the plant disappears until next year! This creates a bare spot in the garden until laterblooming plants emerge later in the season.

Virginia Bluebells spread by seeds,

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so gradually a colony of plants appears.

Gardeners can also propagate Virginia Bluebells by dividing the rhizomes— stems that grow roots and shoots at growing points called nodes. This can be difficult, as Virginia Bluebells form extremely long tap roots that are easily damaged by a garden spade. Please do not dig any Virginia Bluebells you find in the wild; it is a protected species.

If you want Virginia Bluebells in your garden, collect the seeds from a friend's garden, purchase the plants from a reputable source, or very carefully dig up some existing plants from a good friend's garden.

Some good news: Virginia Bluebells are not usually eaten by deer or rabbits.

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July and August are Packed with Family Film Screenings

BY CHRISTOPHER SCHOBERT

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t some point, summer film screenings became a Western New York staple. And that’s good news for grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and babysitters. July and August are especially busy — as you’ll see below.

Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation

Two important notes when it comes to the outdoor screenings. First, check the accompanying websites for rain locations and additional details. And second, make sure to pack chairs and snacks, to be safe.

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Movie Mondays on the Water Central Wharf at Canalside buffalowaterfront.com Free; 7 p.m. start July 1: Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse July 8: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

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July 15: Mary Poppins Returns July 22: The Grinch July 29: Cool Runnings Regal Summer Movie Express Regal Walden Galleria Walden Galleria Mall

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Outdoor Music at Area Restaurants

BY RICK FALKOWSKI Chicago Authority at River Grill Photos by Kim Marie

D

uring the summer in Western New York, there are outdoor festivals with live music every weekend and many nights of the week. Many people create their summer schedules around these festivals, but don’t overlook the many outdoor live music events at area restaurants, bars, and clubs.

Establishments along the water often have outdoor entertainment on their patios or have bands playing inside the business with outdoor seating within earshot and view of the performers.

Often, the band is scheduled to play on the patio, weather permitting, and they are moved inside if Mother Nature does not want to cooperate.

Along Lake Ontario, the Wilson Boat House overlooking the harbor has bands perform on the patio Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

The Sunset Bar & Grill on O’Connell

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Island in Wilson Harbor hosts the Music on the Harbor live music series every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Water Street Landing at 115 South Water Street in Lewiston overlooks the Niagara Gorge and River and has live music on the patio every Friday, Sunday, and Monday at 4 p.m.

In North Tonawanda, Shores on Tonawanda Island has music on the patio on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a panoramic view of the river.

Just inland from the Niagara River,

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you will also find live bands on the patios at Crazy Jakes and Dwyers on Webster Street. The Remington Tavern on Sweeney Street, overlooking the Erie Canal, has Beatles music by Geno McManus and Frank Grizanti every Monday, jazz on Fridays, and blues on Sundays.

In Tonawanda, Old Man River has outdoor music Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, with The Dave Constantino Band performing every Sunday afternoon.

Every Wednesday, they feature live

blues behind the restaurant, along with a nine- to eleven-mile bicycle ride, hosted by 97 Rock’s Anita West.

The restaurant on the Niagara River that has the most live entertainment is River Grill at the end of Aqua Lane in Tonawanda, where bands perform seven nights a week. The bands play inside the club, but you can see and hear them on the patio. They also have music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with Jack Civiletto and Joe Bolognese performing Sinatra and other Big Band vocalists every Tuesday at 2p.m.

Heading south on the Niagara River, before getting to the Buffalo Harbor, Acqua Restaurant at 2192 Niagara Street has Food Truck Fridays on the Waterfront with live bands.

Once in the Erie Basin Marina and Canalside area, there are several restaurants with live outdoor music.

Templeton Landing has Live Music on the Deck every Friday and Saturday.

The Hatch offers bands or DJs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Liberty Hound presents its Summer of Love with acoustic music Saturday and Sunday afternoons and highlights Terry Sullivan & the Jumpers playing Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed on Friday July 26 and the Jony James Band with Sue Kincaid playing Hendrix and Joplin on Friday August 30, both groups performing on the deck of the USS Little Rock.

At the Safe Harbor Marina in Buffalo Harbor, you will find Charlies Boat Yard. The restaurant presents live music Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons on the patio, as you watch the boats entering and departing the harbor. The Public House on the Lake has acoustic solo, duos, or trios on their patio on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Woodlawn Beach & Tiki Bar features live music six nights a week at the upper bar, ranging form acoustic acts to popular area bands and featuring different nightly themes.

There’s also music on the beach on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with national Freestyle Acts and Regional Tribute bands on Saturday nights.

Angola continues to be a place for live music with the Beach Club

ARTS Away from the water, one of the largest outdoor restaurant events is Groovin’ in the Grove every Wednesday at Branchetti’s, 550 North French Road in Amherst. Bands perform on the outdoor gazebo stage for patrons in the grove and covered outdoor area behind the restaurant.

There are many other establishments that have music on their patios during the summer months or host car cruises that feature live bands. Make sure you take advantage of visiting the venues listed in this article because, I hate to say it, but in another two or three months their outdoor music will be over for the summer of 2019. FY Patio music at River Grill

at Mickey Rats featuring live music Wednesday to Sunday and the Turtle Joe’s Sandbar hosting live music seven nights a week. At Sunset Bay, Cabana Sam’s has live oldies on Tuesday, live beach music on Thursday, and a beach party every Sunday. The Sunset Bay

Beach Club presents Music on the Patio every Friday and Saturday.

In addition to restaurants on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara River, the Terrace at Delaware Park, in the historic Marcy Casino on Hoyt Lake, has live acoustic jazz on Friday and

Saturday evenings and a jazz brunch on Sunday afternoons. Buffalo Riverworks at 359 Ganson Street on the Buffalo River has a Buffalo Beer Garden Series every Friday and Sunday, along with many special events featuring live bands in the huge complex.

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lueberry season in WNY is fleeting, with only a few weeks starting from early July to mid-August to score those luscious cobalt spheres of mellow tartness. Fortunately, there are many local places where you can turn a foray to find them into a DIY experience suitable for the young (and young at heart).

Greg’s U-Pick, located on Lapp and blueberries during the summer Road off Transit in Clarence, is one months, plus a pumpkin patch come such place. Since 1987, Greg and fall. In fact, Greg’s is celebrating Sandy Spoth, now with their son twenty-five years of blueberries Ryan and his family, have offered this year and boasts three varieties home grown produce, starting over eight acres, which are netted with strawberries and corn and in order to keep bird damage to a expanding to include raspberries minimum.

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According to Ryan Spoth, there can be hundreds of guests visiting the farm per day during peak berry picking times. “Seeing more families than I can count, trying our berries, having fun, enjoying one another, and spending time outdoors are the best parts of our busy days,” he said.

An open air produce market, which opened in 2008, showcases fresh homegrown vegetables throughout the season such as sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and more, in addition to baked goods made on site and honey cultivated from bees kept at the farm. And if living like Laura Ingalls isn’t up your alley, there are usually already picked blueberries available for purchase there, as well.

Local blogger Sarabeth McElhaney,

who runs The February Fox, a lifestyles blog focusing on travel, food, fashion, and family life, said her husband likes to joke that her favorite food category is “fresh.” Their oldest son now claims it as his own, too. “We book frequent trips around WNY to pick fruits and veggies and create recipes utilizing our finds,” she says.

McElhaney put together her Blueberry Basil Vinaigrette and Salad, which includes both fresh and pureed blueberries, after a berry-picking adventure. It also contains several of her family’s favorite ingredients like shallots and lemon and is a perfect lunch or light dinner when temps soar. Beets, sunflower seeds, and bleu cheese add texture as well as substance and protein, negating the need to swelter at the stove.

COVER Medical experts tout blueberries as a “superfood” because of their punch of antioxidants and phytoflavinoids; they’re also packed with potassium and vitamin C, are anti-inflammatory, and can lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.

At Greg’s U-Pick, the price per pound of blueberries decreases the more you pick, which works out since blueberries freeze beautifully, allowing for the fresh taste of summer’s bounty throughout the year. Just rinse with water, let dry completely and place into plastic freezer bags. Blueberries will keep up to ten months frozen, so it’s easy to scoop out a cup or two for muffins, smoothies, or vinaigrettes in the colder months.

What: Blueberry picking at Greg’s U-Pick Where: 9270 Lapp Road, Clarence Center When: The season starts in early- to midJuly and runs through mid-August, weather depending. The first three weeks are the best, so check the website or Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

Blueberry Picking Hours (weather conditions permitting): Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Friday, closed Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Prices: 1-5 pounds: $5/pound 5-10 pounds: $4.25/pound Over 10 pounds: $3.50/pound

Cash or checks: Greg’s does not accept credit/ debit cards (although there is an ATM on site).

What to leave at home: With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted on the premises. FY Tara Erwin is a freelance writer and PR professional.

Blueberry Basil Vinaigrette

Courtesy of Sarabeth McElhaney at The Feburary Fox (thefebruaryfox. com) Ingredients 1/2 cup blueberries 1 shallot, chopped 1 lemon 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 5 basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup water Directions Combine blueberries, shallot, vinegar, basil, salt, and water in blender.

Add zest of whole lemon to blender.

Quarter remaining lemon and add juice to blender.

Pureé while slowly adding olive oil.

Drizzle atop salad of your choice. I poured over kale, blueberries, blue cheese crumbles, salted sunflower seeds, and julienned beets.

What to bring: Your own bags, baskets, or whatever you feel comfortable using to hold your stash. Greg’s has buckets you can borrow if you forget, too. Sunscreen, hats, and water bottles are also a good idea.

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Goi Ca

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eftover chicken is a common occurrence, and during the dog days of summer, no WNYer wants to crank up the oven. Here’s a recipe from friend to Spree, Michael Franco, who blogs about his favorite meals and happenings on his website, Live to Eat. In it, he employs the use of leftover rotisserie chicken, but really any type of mildly seasoned chicken will do.

“Vietnamese cuisine is best known for using fresh ingredients and having a light clean taste,” Michael states. “This refreshing salad is no exception. The flavors are bright and aromatic with a crisp and crunchy texture.” It took Franco several tries to get the dressing for this recipe just right. “I’ve eaten that salad many times, and I think I’ve finally mastered it.” The fruits of his labor will now benefit more than just him and his longtime partner Paul.

Those of us looking for a tasty and healthy summertime meal can now reap rewards from his effort as well.

Goi Ca (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) Serve 2-4 For the dressing: 8 tbsp water 4 tbsp sugar

Bring to a boil and let cool.

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For the salad: 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded 3 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup mung bean sprouts 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chiffonade) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade) 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste To plate: In a mixing bowl toss cabbage, carrots, mung bean sprouts, mint, basil and peanuts with half of the sauce.

Place a mound of salad mixture on a chilled salad plate. In the same mixing bowl toss the shredded chicken with a few tablespoons of the sauce. Place the chicken on top of the salad mixture.

Garnish with more bean sprouts, mint, basil and ground peanuts. Serve extra sauce on the side. FY Christa Glennie Seychew is the former food editor of Buffalo Spree.

COVER pepper, carrot, celery, red pepper, artichokes, tomatoes, and olives.

Mix gently and thoroughly. Add the vinaigrette and toss until bread cubes are well coated. FY

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couple I knew were experiencing serious health issues. At one point, they were helping each other in the bathroom while both were recuperating from difficult surgeries.

The husband quipped, “When we got married and said ‘for better or for worse,’ I imagined a lot of things.

Mutual incontinence was not one of them.”

While sharing a dark sense of humor, they managed to care for each other through years of heart disease and cancer. Though both have since passed away, their story is a great example of dedication and love making arduous times bearable.

Some couples fare better. While they may have to help each other through more common issues like recovering from childbirth, cataract surgery, or knee replacements, eventually the “patient” recovers. Others are left to deal with Alzheimer’s or other debilitating diseases that may last for years with no happy ending in sight.

So, what is it that makes one couple hang in until the end, while other couples split up when the going gets too difficult?

Some people believe in honoring their marriage vows and the commitment they made, no matter what happens or how they feel. Others love their spouses or partners unconditionally, and leaving them never enters their minds.

According to an article on Health Central, “in sickness and in health” is hypothetical. In reality, not everyone can deal with it.

Author Leslie Rott, whose relationship failed due to her chronic illness, points out that those who are abandoned due to illness tend to have

poorer health outcomes. “Women are more likely to be left than men are, mainly because caregiving is still seen as a stereotypically female role,” she writes.

“Although the exact percentage is disputed, divorce rates among the chronically ill are very high. This is sad to admit, but a reality that we must face.”

A study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, “Men Leave: Separation And Divorce Far More Common When The Wife Is The Patient,” indicates that, “A married woman diagnosed with a serious disease is six times more likely to be divorced or separated than a man with a similar diagnosis.” Also, “Among study participants, the divorce rate was 21 percent for seriously ill women and three percent for seriously ill men.”

Men tend to have a problem with emotional support. While women will turn to friends, counselors, or groups when they need help, men often don’t.

Because they tend to rely on their spouse for emotional support, men can become isolated and alienated.

In some cases, men may withdraw from an ailing spouse or partner to minimize their pain in case their loved one does not survive. Caring for an ailing spouse may be more than some men can handle.

We can’t point fingers at men, however. Some women don’t want to spend their lives caring for an ill spouse.

Women may feel that they don’t want to give up their life for their spouse’s, especially when there were problems

LET’S TALK ABOUT... already brewing. They may not feel obligated to assist an infirm spouse.

Either way, both spouses may feel trapped. The caregiver becomes exhausted, and the ailing spouse may feel guilty. Depression can also affect both parties. Talking to friends, support groups, a doctor, or therapist may help the caregiver find strength to handle the days ahead.

Financial planning needs to be part of the process. In cases where one or both parties work, taking time off to care for an ailing spouse could mean financial devastation. Among older couples, divorce is on the rise because of spiraling medical and long-term care costs. While couples may not wish to divorce, the alternatives may cause more distress.

Medicare covers only the first 100 days of nursing care. If long-term care is needed, you have to pay out of pocket until your assets fall below a certain threshold, or tap into your long-term care insurance.

If Medicaid takes over, the ill

spouse will have care to the end of life.

However, if you’re married, all liquid assets must be tapped, no matter who’s name appears on the account, until most of your combined net worth is spent down. Only then does Medicaid step in.

Well-meaning financial advisers and attorneys may suggest divorce as a way to stave off financial ruin. To a devoted couple, this may make financial sense, but the emotional price could be unbearable.

As Baby Boomers face mounting medical and nursing care expenses, they may want to consider long-term care insurance, though the premiums can be extremely high.

The time to think about how to handle these issues is before they occur.

Talk to your spouse or partner. Consult a financial adviser or elder care attorney.

Love may conquer all, but it’s still a good idea to have a plan in place. FY Judith Rucki is a frequent contributor to Forever Young and Buffalo Spree.

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MY WNY STORY

Beth Bergmann, LMT

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fter twenty years of working in inside sales and customer service positions, Beth Bergmann was ready for a change. As a self-motivated individual, she wanted to own her own business. Bergmann says, “Since massage therapy had helped so much with my pain from a neck injury and sitting at a desk all day, I put two and two together and decided to quit my job in business to start my new career in massage therapy.”

Bergmann graduated from the New York Institute of Massage in 2004. She then took the massage therapy licensure exam and became a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in the State of New York. She has been an independent contractor of massage therapy since September 2008.

“I have since taken continuing education in oncology massage, Chikly Lymphatic Drainage, Upledger Craniosacral, John Barnes Myofascial Release, Ingham Method Reflexology, and Aaron Mattes Active Isolated Stretching, to name a few,”

Bergmann says. “I have also taken forearm massage, Thai massage, and Thai reflexology.”

While some think massage is just a relaxing way to spend some time, Bergmann says massage therapy is more than just “working the tight muscles.” Rather it is an intuitive, therapeutic approach to helping emotional and physical pain.

“I suggest that when looking for a massage therapist to ask for recommendations from family, friends, and/or doctors,” Bergmann says. “Finding a therapist that you

are comfortable with and can share pertinent information about the areas of concern will help to define the treatment.

“I collaborate with my clients to allow them to take responsibility for their own health. I have worked with all levels of injuries and healing for children, adults, and the disabled.

One of the many benefits of my massage therapy session is I focus on the issues you are having and ways of correction, not only during the massage therapy session, but with your daily life.”

Bergmann also listens to, and focuses on, the emotional component of the injurious site. “Massage therapy provides a safe space where you can focus on nothing but yourself and reducing all the stress that surrounds our busy lives.

“With an appreciation for how the body works, and the power of massage to heal the body without resorting to drugs or surgery, I blend my training to come up with a unique experience designed to fit the needs of the individual.”

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With the client’s approval, she also uses specific essential oils topically, depending on the client’s needs. She has instructed classes on the use of essential oil and believes it is important

that clients have knowledgeable information before using them.

Bergmann’s practice is located at 5136 Sheridan Drive, Suite 1A, in Williamsville, between Hopkins and Mill streets. For more information, call 861-2092 or visit bethbergmannlmt. com. FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

Licensed massge therapist Beth Bergmann Photo courtesy Beth Bergmann

massage is able to help an individual exercise a proactive role in dealing with his or her issues. That includes stress, a chronic muscular problem such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic pain, headaches or tight muscles, or bringing relaxation and wholeness back into everyday living.

Before deciding to devote all of her time to her independent massage therapy practice, Bergmann was an assistant instructor at the New York Institute of Massage in 2012 for the massage therapy classes. In 2014, she became the instructor for Medical Massage and Massage Techniques, which she held until the beginning of 2015.

The majority of clients Bergmann works with need help with managing chronic pain issues. However, she also works with oncology clients, people with disabilities, and children. “I customize the treatments based on

the client’s needs. And through my education and training, I have been educated on how to handle clients with special medical needs. As with an oncology client, certain drugs and treatments can cause adverse reactions if a therapist is not properly trained.”

Bergmann also practices reflexology, which works with the reflex areas of the feet and hands that correspond to the different glands, organs, and body systems.

“It works by stimulating these reflex areas so you can help the body to maintain homeostasis, which is the body’s natural balancing system,” Bergmann says. “The main benefit of reflexology is stress reduction and deep relaxation.”

Essential oils, which are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or essence, of their source, are also part of her practice.

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Left to right: The North Park Theatre, the Buffalo Map mural, and the Magic Buffalo mural Photos by Chuck LaChiusa; courtesy of Explore Buffalo

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xplore Buffalo is expanding into North Buffalo this year with a number of new tours that highlight its unique neighborhoods and residential architecture. Check out tours like Buffalo Bungalows and the Middlesex Neighborhood History tour along with our July tour of the month, Hertel Avenue!

Beginning at the Spot Coffee on take in the incredible public art that has on the tour were built between Hertel Avenue on Thursday evenings, come to dominate the streetscape.

1910 and 1930, as many citizens of we will explore the history of the The area was all farmlands over 150 Jewish and Italian descent migrated popular commercial street as well as the years ago until the turn of the twentieth north to the Hertel area. For years, vibrant neighborhoods that surround it. century when Buffalo as a whole Buffalonians flocked to the North It’s a chance to celebrate Hertel’s most experienced a boom and expanded Buffalo neighborhood for the annual notable and memorable landmarks and northward. Most of the houses seen Italian Festival, celebrated along Hertel throughout the 1990s and 2000s until it moved to the Outer Harbor. (This year, the Italian Festival will be held at PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Niagara Square.)

PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY For those interested in residential architecture, there is a healthy dose on this tour as we walk down a couple of side streets to examine the distinctive North Buffalo doubles and bungalows.

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As we stroll along Hertel, we’ll dive into who the street is named after, its development through the twentieth century, and the vibrant culture and community that can be found around every corner. Be prepared to see a nice mix of old and new.

Highlights of the tour include North Park Theater, restaurants like La Tavola, Kostas, and Bob & John’s La Hacienda, St. Margaret’s RC Church, and the Saranac Synagogue. Plus, don’t forget to bring your camera as we pass several new murals like, Weego, Buffalo map, Magic Buffalo, We Are Here, and Looking Good.

The Hertel Avenue walking tour begins at Spot Coffee, 1406 Hertel Avenue by the corner of North Park Avenue. Street parking for this twohour tour is available on Hertel as well as surrounding side streets. General admission is $15, student admission is $5, and Explorer Pass holders receive free admission. Advanced registration is not required but may be made online at www.explorebuffalo.org. Upcoming tour dates are Thursday, July 11, July 25, and August 1 at 6:30 p.m.

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n a world where it is all too easy to get sucked into a vortex of drama, work exhaustion, and a to-do list a mile long, a little selfish attention, aka self-care, is a wise and worthy investment to your health and overall wellbeing.

Self-care includes anything you do that benefits or nurtures YOU. This also includes compassion for self.

It’s knowing when to unplug and recharge from the external world before your batteries are drained. Self-care provides you with long-term benefits of happiness and health. This is unlike pacifying oneself with the temporary fix of food, drugs, or alcohol which do not benefit you in the long term.

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Benefits of being selfish (self-care) You are more productive. When you learn how to say no or avoid things that would typically overwhelm you, you begin to have more time to fill with the things you love. You begin to feel more accomplished. You begin to focus on things you never had time or energy for, things that inspire you.

Time seems to open up and become more available to you. This will energize you.

You will have better self-esteem.

When you take the time to be good to yourself, you send a message to your subconscious. Some might initially feel guilty, but it is worth every effort to push through and disconnect from that negative inner voice. Because you will feel better, you will hold your head a little higher. People will notice, compliment the change and your greater sense of happiness, and wonder what you are doing (or what medication you have been placed on).

Enjoy better health. When you dedicate time to yourself, your body tends to rest and restore better. Energy will increase and your immune system will improve. You will be less likely to suffer from colds and other viral outbreaks. There are many studies to support that happy people live longer and are generally healthier than their unhappy counterparts.

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very different from being a martyr, as martyrs rarely give themselves compassion and self-love and are easily and often overwhelmed.

How to be more selfish Live in the moment. When you learn to appreciate and be grateful in the moment, inner peace can be realized. Many individuals dwell on the past. If that’s the case, they are living there and, in a sense, stuck and unable to move forward. Conversely, always worrying about the future pulls us from seeing joy in the moment.

Make a conscious effort to smell the roses as you will begin to see more and more everyday.

Think and do what makes you happy. If you intentionally focus on what makes you happy, you raise your vibration and begin to have less room for negativity in your life. Feeling good becomes addictive and you crave being in this happy state. You become much more sensitive to bad days and will become well versed in turning things around.

Give yourself time each day for exercise, even twenty minutes. I’m not talking about the gym (unless you love it), but a walk, yoga, meditation (mental exercise). Allow yourself time to have an activity that you love. Walk a dog, ride a bike. If tired, give yourself permission to nap without feeling guilty. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep per night. These are the things that promote vitality, quality of life, and longevity.

Connect spiritually. People who feel a

spiritual connection tend to live happier lives. Being spiritual may or may not correspond with being religious. Find what brings you peace. Do you pray?

Meditate? If you feel a little lost in this area, there is an abundance of self-help books on the topic.

A sense of purpose. There is no purpose in life too big or too small.

Each of us can make a difference in some way. It can be as simple as helping an elderly person cross the street or holding the door open for someone. These, and other small acts of kindness, nourish and feed our souls, at no cost.

Connect with people who bring you joy. By intentionally socializing and making the time for people who make you laugh and are just good to be around, you become less vulnerable or consumed by the parasites in your life.

In fact, when you stop giving so much attention to the negative people in your life, they tend to move on, looking for another host to attach to.

Your purpose here on this planet is to live a joyous life. By exercising a little self-care and selfishness, you may be surprised by the added happiness. FY Catherine Stack (RN, ND) is a practicing Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder and CEO of Journey II Health Center for Rejuvenation. Her book, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life, is available on Amazon. Visit her website at journeyiihealth.com or email journeyIIhealth@gmail.com.

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10 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center (1990 Main Street; forest-lawn.com, 332-2233)

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