Forever Young September 2018

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SEPTEMBER 2018

Hosta la vista

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Tour Buffalo homes

Garden 6

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Watermelon for health

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24 Resume Tips........................................................ StatePoint Media

Hosta Garden........................................................ Carol Ann Harlos

25 Tech for Seniors..........................................................Tim Bajarin

News

Getaways

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26 Explore Buffalo: Tour of Homes....................... Olivia McCarthy

Preventing Falls........................................................Judith A. Rucki

Arts

28 Bob Marley's Jamaica...........................................Jennifer Merrick

10 September Theater Preview........................................Donna Hoke

Let's Talk About

12 Michael Shea's Legacy.............................................Rick Falkowski 14 Toronto International Film Fest.....................Christopher Schobert

Cover: Health Insurance Answers 20 Choosing Health Insurance....Erie County Dept. of Senior Services

30 Navigating Retirement..........................................Judith A. Rucki

My WNY 32 Paul Wilhelm, Woodturner....................................Judith A. Rucki

Features: Second Career Tips

Being Well

22 Find Your Passion........................................Kerry Hannon, AARP

34 Eat Your Watermelon............................................ Catherine Stack

Ever y Issue: Calendars 3 | Crossword 5 | Bingo Buzz 16 | Classifieds 36 | Noteworthy 37

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From the Editor

School is now in session! Does it make you nostlagic to see the big yellow busses going by? Do you miss being in an environment every day where learning, creativity, and friendships are easy to come by? If you've been out of school (or the workforce) for a while, maybe it's time to consider a second career.

We've gathered resources and tips on gussying up your resume, the best jobs for seniors, and how tech can enhance your life and skillset.

We're also fortunate to feature a guide to choosing the best health insurance for your situation, written just for Forever Young by the folks at Erie County Department of Senior Services. They've provided a handy worksheet so you can more easily determine what you may qualify for.

Speaking of health, did you know that falls account for the majority of trauma visits by seniors to ECMC? Maybe it's time to toss that throw Never miss an issue of Forever Young!

Call 972-2244 to subscribe today for just $12/year.

rug and amp up the lighting in your home–two frequent contributors to slip-and-falls. See page 7 for more information.

Enjoy the final weeks of summer!

Wendy Guild Swearingen wswearingen@foreveryoungwny.com 783-9119 ext. 2253

1+ Erie County STAY FIT

FOREVER YOUNG SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

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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PEOPLE, INC. OMBUDSMAN Phone screenings in progress to become ombudsman volunteer to advocate for seniors in long-term care facilities. To be screened and to learn more about becoming an ombudsman volunteer, call 817-9222.

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; 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

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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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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

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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

4+ 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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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

B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m.; Women’s Survivors Support (Suite E), first Tuesday, 1–2:30 p.m. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny. org

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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

5 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

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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 834-7992

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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.

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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

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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 550-1232. Meets Tuesdays at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 815 - 84th St., Niagara Falls

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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.

4, 18 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

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FOREVER YOUNG SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 5+ Orchard Park

TAI CHI

Advanced Tai Chi in the Park at Brush Mountain, Wednesdays at 11 am.

Build endurance, increase flexibility and balance. New students are welcome.

Contact the Orchard Park Senior Center at 662-6452 for information. Cost $30 for a 8 week session.

5+ 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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Amherst WNY FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT GROUP meets at the John James Audubon Library on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7-8:45 p.m. in Room 1. All sufferers and cargivers welcome. Discuss coping skills and new ways we can improve. Facebook egroup: WNY Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, and Chronic Fatigue. Library: 689-4922

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Buffalo T.O.P.S. CLUB Successful weight management combines support, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. Every Thursday, 5:30-7 pm, Norwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Avenue, Buffalo.

Contact Rose at 884-1425 for further information.

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East Aurora SINGIN' IN THE RAIN The Roycroft Film Society holds its 5th annual outdoor film screening in front of the Roycroft Power House.

(Rain date, August 12) 8:30 pm.

Roycroft Power House, 39 South Grove St., East Aurora. This event is FREE and open to the public. roycroftcampuscorp. com

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

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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 pm

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Come as you are, just bring your laughter!

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

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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

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6+Tonawanda LAUGHTER YOGA

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

6+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11 a.m.

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

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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

West Seneca JFK HIGH SCHOOL 50 YEAR REUNION The class of '68 celebrates its 50th reunion 6–10 p.m. at Kloc's Grove, 1245 Seneca Creek Rd. Contact Marcia Grzywna Gliss at glissma@roadrunner.com or 716-714-5492.

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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, 8527743 or pridecenterwny.org

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Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd, dances third Friday each month at 7 p.m. at the Buff Social Club, 2565 Young St., NF. $6 ($4 members).

Monthly activities include picnics, parties.

Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Info: 439-8387

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Akron HEARTS AND HANDS Seeks volunteers to support caregivers of loved ones with early stages of dementia by providing an engaging, safe, and friendly environment to leave their loved one while taking care of their own medical, social,

and emotional needs. Wright Center, 11 Church Street, Village of Akron the third Friday each month from 1–4:30 p.m. Contact Eugene Abrahamson at 406-8311 ext. 102, e-mail volunteer@ heartsandhandsfia.org or hnhcares.org

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Depew RPEA MEMBERSHIP MEETING Retired Public Employees Association of WNY meeting for chapter members and one friend. Noon–4 p.m. at Polish Falcons Clubhouse, 445 Colubia Ave. Call 536-9867 or 877-5515 for more info.

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.

Buffalo HUSTLE FOR HEALTH URBAN LINE DANCING with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm.

FREE for ages 55+ Call 716 832 1010 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.

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 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 JACKIE’S DANCE Monthly dance. Call 691-8654 for 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 SATURDAYS 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

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9. Toothy tool 13. Lickety-split 14. Lennon's wife 15. Jolly one 16. Climber's spike 17. FEMA provisions, e.g.

18. Early anesthetic 19. *Laser or LED at the supermarket register 21. *Advantageous grocery display 23. Male or female 24. Show off 25. Blue 28. *Type of a grocerant 30. Same as torsi 35. Kind of sandwich 37. Transversus abdominis location 39. "The Voice" concern 40. Sunrise in Spain 41. Civil wrongs 43. ____ d'Ivoire 44. Tarzan's swing 46. Fork prong 47. Shaped like Humpty Dumpty 48. Brain teaser

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50. Viper's tooth 52. Santa's helper 53. Miniature whirlpool 55. Miner's bounty 57. *Salad bar ____ guard 60. *Perimeter aisle at the market 64. Make dim 65. Make a pigeon sound 67. Corruptible 68. Rotary files 69. *Supermarket circulars 70. Same as #45 Down 71. Ke$ha's 2012 hit 72. Thus far 73. #28 Across purchase DOWN 1. Depletes 2. Colossal 3. "Pro" follower 4. Desktop pictures 5. Tiny fox with large ears 6. Wild swine 7. American cuckoo 8. Barrel racing meet 9. Campus military org.

10. Turkish honorific 11. What hoarders do 12. Make a mistake

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HOME & GARDEN

CAROL ANN HARLOS the way to go tours inc.

DAY TRIPS Sept. 11 - Conewango Valley Amish Oct. 17 - Ohio Fall Foliage, Middlefield, OH Oct. 29 - New National Comedy Center Jamestown, NY Dec. 2 - All Is Calm, All Is Bright Buffalo Choral Arts Soc. St. Joseph’s Cathedral Dec. 13 - BPO’s Holiday Pops Feb. 19 - 26th Annual Best of Buffalo

The Shared Garden

MULTI-DAY TOURS Sept. 18-19 - Jesus, Lancaster PA Oct. 9-12 - Fall Foliage to Massachusetts & Connecticut Nov. 11-18 - America’s Music Cities Dec. 5 - 8 - Christmas: Pittsburgh & Amtrak to Washington DC Dec. 8 - 12 - Christmas Riverwalk San Antonio Feb. 1-9 - Rhapsody of the Seas Western Caribbean from Tampa March 9-10 - Philadelphia Flower “Flower Power” (happens to be 50th Anniversary of Woodstock) July 6-13 - Royal Princess Alaska Cruise “Voyage of the Glaciers” Aug. 3 - 13 - 2020 Splendors of Eastern Europe incl.

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The 'Polecat' hosta Photos by Carol Ann Harlos

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ot all lovely gardens are open to the public on garden walks. One such garden is that of my brother-in-law Curtis. I was so taken with his hosta garden last year that I mentioned to him that one day I would like to share it with my readers. Several weeks ago, I received a phone call. Curtis said the garden was at its peak if I would like to pay a visit. Of course, I said yes!

Several years ago, we divided a “Madonna lily”. We gave a division to my Curtis. I didn’t know until our visit that this triggered an interest in hostas. When Curtis decided to prepare the soil for hostas, I tested his soil pH. It was 7, which is neutral and ideal for hostas. The future hosta garden was prepared with a mixture of compost and manure. Preen was and is used each spring to cut down on weeds.

(Preen is not a weed killer. It keeps weed seeds from sprouting.)

Curt’s mother had also grown hostas but called them “funkia.”

Funkia was the original name for hostas named after the German botanist Heinrich Funk back in the early 1800s. (Can you imagine what people would say if the International Organization of Botanical Nomenclature decided

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HOME & GARDEN Also take a look at ferns that you may be growing with your hostas, as they are also affected by the same nematodes. If possible, avoid overhead watering, which spreads them.

I love the story told me by Suzie, my husband’s sister and Curtis’s wife. Their property faces a wood and, as you may know, hostas are like candy to deer. Late last autumn, a female deer and her fawns were

spotted entering the hosta garden.

Ordinarily, most of us would shoo them away. Curt said, “Let them be. The growing season is at an end.”

For more information or to join the Western New York Hosta Society visit wnyhosta.com. FY I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net or herbgardener.net.

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to go back to the original name for hostas? It’s been done for other plants!) You may also have heard of hostas being referred to as plantain lilies. Mrs. Weber never liked the flowers of her funkias, so she cut them off. So, Curtis always thought of hostas as only foliage plants, as do many lovers of hostas.

Curtis has grown up to ninety hostas. A favorite, ‘Polecat’ (see photograph on page 6) was hybridized by Ran Lydel of the WNY Hosta Society. Polecat is a medium sized hosta with heartshaped leaves with a white band in the center of the leaf that mimics the shape of the leaf. Another favorite, Francee, is very popular among hosta growers. Francee has green and white variegated leaves.

It’s popular because it thrives in both shade and some direct sun. The surface of the leaves is puckered, and the veins are quite distinctive.

Hostas are best divided in spring when the “pips” come up, although the autumn also works

if the weather is cool and moist.

Although hostas can be divided later in the season, greater care is needed due to root disruption. At that time, watering also becomes an issue.

When dividing hostas, try to keep as many roots as possible.

Sometimes it is easiest to dig up smaller hosta clumps that have formed next to the larger “parent” clump. Replant divisions at the same depth as the parent plants. Be sure to follow sanitation procedures as well! All tools should be cleaned with a diluted bleach-water solution to prevent the spread of disease.

Curtis says that the biggest problem for hostas is nematodes, microscopic roundworms that live inside hosta leaves. Evidence that they are present shows up in late June to early July as yellowish streaks between the veins. Later, these areas turn brown. Eventually entire leaves brown and die.

What to do? Check your hostas for symptoms and remove infected leaves. Watch what you purchase!

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NEWS

Preventing Falls

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

BlueCross BlueShield’s Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) is September 22, 2018. It's planning a social media campaign around the topic to raise awareness.

A lot of senior centers offer Tai Chi classes. They can be free or very inexpensive, or do it at home with a video.

For more information, visit cdc. gov and search for Older Adult Falls. FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

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aking a fall can have devastating effects. Each year, three million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. More than 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head or hip fracture.

Beth Moses, RN, Trauma Injury Prevention and Education Coordinator for Erie County Medical Center, tells us that falls are the number one reason for trauma admission at ECMC. Forty-four percent of admissions are due to trauma. That translates into close to 1,000 patients being admitted each year due to falls, not counting patients seen in the emergency room. Seventy percent of fall victims are seniors.

Jennifer Johnson, Health Promotion Coordinator for Blue Cross/Blue Shield says, “Although you can fall at any age, risk starts to increase at age sixty-five.” She adds, “Most falls happen at home.”

Johnson says throw rugs are one of the biggest hazards that cause people to slip and fall. Other home factors include clutter and poor lighting.

This is especially true in hallways, on staircases, or anyplace where vision is already compromised.

Pets and children can contribute to the problem. “Even when visiting, kids leave stuff on the floor. Make sure it is picked up.

Dog toys, bones, and balls need to be cleaned up. Know where your 8

pets are. Pets wandering around the house at night can be tripping hazards.”

Nightlights can make a lot of difference and help us navigate more safely.

Johnson reminds us, “Bathrooms are slippery places. Tile and water is a recipe for disaster.” She suggests using grab bars in the bathtub, shower, or by the toilet for people who need assistance. Never use towel racks, which won’t support your weight!

People who take five or more medications every day are more likely to fall. Medications can have side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, and blurred vision. Go over your medications with your doctor at least once a year to make sure they are all necessary and the right dosage. Some may be best taken before bed.

Johnson says improving our balance and strength decreases the risk of falls. Our leg muscles are the biggest in our bodies, and strengthening leg muscles by walking or dancing helps. You can also do squats and leg lifts

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Exercising our smaller muscles is also important, as those muscles help us catch ourselves and help prevent falls.

According to Johnson, “Going up and down on your toes can strengthen calves and shins. Go up and down on your toes a few times.

Get in little bursts of strength activity during the day.”

Both Johnson and Moses say Tai Chi practitioners are less likely to experience a fall. Slow strengthening movements and holding poses improve balance and prevent falls.

If you do fall, make sure to tell your doctor even if you think you aren’t hurt. A fall can be an indicator of a medical condition, a problem with meds, or a condition you have that may be getting worse.

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It’s Curtain Up!

BY DONNA HOKE

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eptember means the start of the theater season and the unique opening to it that is Buffalo’s Curtain Up! CU! Means not just a great party on Main Street, but theaters putting forth their best offerings to kick off the new season.

Pinkalicious the Musical Theatre of Youth Book and lyrics by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann; Music and lyrics by John Gregor To kick off its season, Theatre of Youth brings back the popular Pinkalicious, based on the popular book series and now a PBS television show. The titular character is played

by Sabrina Kahwaty, who talks to us about playing the girl who loves pink!

Please describe Pinkalicious in your own words.

Pinkalicious is about a young girl who loves anything pink, especially pink cupcakes. Against her parents’ demands, she eats too many and turns pink! As she finds a way back to her normal skin tones, she learns that “there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.”

This is a return of the show; why is it such a favorite?

Kids love Pinkalicious because of her enthusiasm and excitement. She is also an honest representation of a child—she wants what she wants, she asks many times, and she doesn’t like when her parents say no. Kids can relate to that. The music is also lively and fun, and it’s neat to see a character turn pink and back again onstage!

Why is the character a good role model for children?

Because she learns the important lessons of self-control and moderation, which aren’t easy. She makes mistakes and has to fix them. She is also loving, and her friends and family are very important to her.

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When doing theater for children, what are you most conscious of?

You have to keep your energy high!

That’s important for any show, of course, but if you don’t win a kid’s attention right away, it’s hard to get it at all and once you have it, you have to try not to lose it. Children are an honest audience—if they love it or hate it, you’ll know. It’s also important to portray these characters honestly and not in a condescending way. Telling stories for kids is just as important as telling them for adults, and doing it honestly is the only way to do it justice. For many children, coming to TOY is their first time in a theater, and I feel a responsibility to make it a positive experience.

What are you most looking forward to about the show?

I am excited for the challenge of bringing such an iconic character to life! This is the most challenging role I’ve ever had just in terms of amount of material and stage time, so I’m looking forward to that experience, but I’m mostly excited to get to tell this story kids love so much.

What is your favorite part of the story?

My favorite part of the story is when Pinkalicious eats the green food, because she decides to be brave and do what she needs to do, even though she is scared it will be unpleasant. Plus, the song “Green Food” is really fun.

Please add anything else about the show that you think grandparent readers might want to know.

After every performance, there is a talkback with the cast during which

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Pinkalicious opens at Theatre of Youth for Curtain Up! Illustration by J.P. Thimot

audience members may ask questions and learn about the show, then have an opportunity to come up onstage and have your picture taken with the cast!

Tickets: theatreofyouth.org, 716884-4400 Philosophus Alleyway Theatre

by Colin Speer Crowley Winner of the 2017 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition, Philosophus is receiving its world premiere at Alleyway Theatre for Curtain Up! “It’s not unusual for our new plays to undergo edits and rewrites beginning as much as twelve to eighteen months before they are ready to be put into a season schedule, but Philosophus is one of

those rare scripts that came to us ready for first rehearsal,” says Alleyway Artistic Director Neal Radice. “It is also not unusual for a play described as a comedy to not succeed in making me laugh during first reading, but Philosophus had me laughing out loud from the first page.”

The year is 1757. The great philosopher Voltaire, along with his trusted companion Collini, is on the run. It seems Voltaire has stolen a treasured notebook from Frederick The Great and the monarch’s men have him surrounded in the German city of Frankfurt. “The playwright describes it as a ‘historical farce,’” says Radice. “Alleyway Theatre is dedicated to staging the play as it is imagined by the playwright, that is, not imposing some directorial conceit. The only

ARTS variation I have made is casting a male actor in a female role, which the playwright has not only approved, but heartily endorsed.”

The play comes with a subtitle that makes clear its style and wit: “A true and terrible recounting of the horrible events to befall one François-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as ‘Voltaire,’ at the vile hands of despotism and tyranny, as represented by Baron Franz von Freytag and his insidious persecution of said philosopher, which, over the course of a few weeks, dictated the fate of liberty and freedom in the historical trajectory of Western civilization.” Promises

Radice: “It’s as absurd, off-beat, and funny as it sounds, and I have a perfectly funny cast: Christopher Standart, Andrew Zuccari, James Cichocki, Emily Yancey, and Chris J. Handley as Voltaire,” Radice says.

Tickets: alleyway.com, 716-8522600 FY Playwright Donna Hoke writes about theater for Buffalo Spree and Forever Young.

Opening for Curtain Up! 2018 Heathers: the Musical American Repertory Theater of Western New York

By Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy Tickets: artofwny.org, 697-0837 Golden Boy Irish Classical Theatre

By Clifford Odets Tickets: irishclassicaltheatre.com, 853-4282 Sweeney Todd Kavinoky Theatre Music by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler Tickets: kavinokytheatre.com, 829-7668 Pump Boys and Dinettes Musicalfare Tickets: musicalfare.com, 839-8540 Purlie Paul Robeson Theatre Book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell Music by Gary Geld Lyrics by Peter Udell, music Tickets: aaccbuffalo.org, 884-2013

O’Connell and Company presents Gentlemen Prefer Divas Smith Theatre

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Michael Shea The father of Buffalo theater

BY RICK FALKOWSKI

A postcard depicting the Buffalo theater district circa1950 Courtesy of Buffalo History Museum, used by permission

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everal people and companies have owned multiple theaters in Buffalo, but none have had the impact or are remembered like Michael Shea. Not only did he own most of the major theaters during the early twentieth century, Shea’s name was on the marquee of these theaters, and several of his properties continue to contribute to the culture of Western New York.

Michael Shea grew up in the Music Hall, one of the earliest in the authentic music hall experience, Shea hired performers from England and First Ward of Buffalo and started country, in the Arcade Building, later working as a laborer on the docks the site of the Brisbane Building. France for week-long engagements.

When the Arcade Building burned at age fifteen. In 1884, when he was Music halls differed from theaters twenty-five, Shea opened a saloon at because patrons were seated at tables down, Shea opened the Tivoli on 535 Elk Street. He had big ideas to where they could drink alcohol and Washington Street in 1893. Here, he expanded upon the music hall-style entertain the people of WNY, so, to smoke tobacco while watching the save money, he continued living at his show. Music halls had been popular of entertainment to include more of a variety entertainment show parent’s house on Katherine Street. with the working class in England and Europe for decades, and to create an including singers, actors, dancers, In 1892, Shea opened Shea’s

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acrobats, jugglers, magicians, trained animals, and novelty acts.

In 1898, he opened at Shea’s Garden Theatre, his first venture totally committed to vaudeville, on Pearl and Niagara Streets. Will Rogers, Eddie Cantor, Mae West, W. C. Fields and George M. Cohan performed there early in their careers.

In 1905, he moved his vaudeville shows to the Court Street Theatre, which he renamed Shea’s Vaudeville House. This theater had a larger audience capacity, so Michael Shea and his brother assisted in starting the Vaudeville Managers Association with Keith and Albee. This association expanded to eventually control vaudeville bookings at over 1,500 theaters across the United States.

In 1914, Shea opened the Hippodrome Theatres in Buffalo and Toronto. The Buffalo Hippodrome was at 580 Main Street and was built to show silent films. The theater held over 2,800 people and employed more than 100. To accompany the movies, they formed the twenty-sixmember Hipp Symphony Orchestra.

In 1951, the name was changed to the Center Theater. The Toronto Hippodrome on Bay Street was the largest vaudeville theater in Canada, seating 3,200 people.

The flagship of Shea’s Theaters was Shea’s Buffalo, at 646 Main Street, which opened in 1926. It was built to resemble the opulent baroque European opera houses of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with the interior designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. No expense was spared, and building costs escalated to almost two million dollars at a time when a new house in Buffalo cost $3,000.

When Loews and Fox movie studios opened the Great Lakes Theater at 612 Main Street in 1927, it was the only major theater on Main Street that was not owned or operated

by Michael Shea. That changed in 1931 when Shea purchased it, with assistance from Paramount Pictures.

Seating over 3,300 people, the name was changed to The Paramount in 1949, it closed in 1965 to become the Nemmer Furniture Store and is now

ARTS City Centre Condos. The only major downtown theater not owned or operated by Shea was The Lafayette on Broadway and Washington Street.

Shea believed that every neighborhood, not just the downtown area, should have a quality theater.

His first neighborhood theater was the North Park which opened on Hertel Avenue in 1920. He later opened other neighborhood theaters: The Seneca, Elmwood, Kensington, and Bailey, while also acquiring The Riviera in North Tonawanda and Bellevue in Niagara Falls.

The legacy of Michael Shea lives on through some of his properties.

Curtain Up! began at Shea’s Buffalo and it remains the grand theater event of the area, featuring live Broadway productions. The North Park is again the cornerstone of the North Buffalo business district and The Riviera anchors the North Tonawanda Webster Street business district. The Century Theater hosted Harvey & Corky rock concerts in the 1970s.

The Bellevue is now the Rapids Theatre concert hall in Niagara Falls, and Shea’s Seneca is being redeveloped into apartments, businesses, and a theater in South Buffalo.

This year Curtin Up! is being held on Friday September 14.

Appropriately, it begins with a gala dinner at Fountain Plaza, the former location of Shea’s Hippodrome.

The Theater District will be filled with people before the theater performances and at events after the shows. During Curtain Up! the community comes together to celebrate the opening of the Buffalo Theater Season and Main Street will again be the entertainment hub it was when Michael Shea operated all its major theaters. FY

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It’s Not Too Late to Attend TIFF

BY CHRISTOPHER SCHOBERT

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he Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a major event on the cinematic calendar. It’s also a major highlight of the Western New YorkSouthern Ontario event calendar. Think about it: North America’s premiere film fest is roughly a two-hour drive from Buffalo.

TIFF18 runs from September 6 to 16, and while that’s just a few days away, it’s not too late to plan a visit. If you love movies or are simply looking for something new and exciting to do at summer’s end, the festival is a must-attend.

Want to experience the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival? Here’s how: Check hotels right now.

No luck? Consider Airbnb There’s good news and bad news when it comes to accommodations.

The bad news is, most nearby hotel rooms have been booked already.

(I’m staying at the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, about a thirty-minute walk from the festival’s home base on King St. West.)

The good news is that even if you cannot find a hotel room, there are options. Chief on the list is Airbnb.

Visit.airbnb.com/s/Toronto-Canada, do some searching, and see what you find.

If staying overnight is too difficult or too expensive, make it a day trip or two More good news: As you already know, it’s easy to drive to Toronto in the morning and drive home at night. In other words, an overnight might be easiest, but it’s not essential. You can even go for the day, and then again a few days later.

Remember, even though TIFF runs for more than a week, a day or two is plenty of time for some fun.

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Know the ticket process While the festival is just a few days away, there are plenty options for ticket-buyers. The weekday daytime (any screening before 5 p.m.) option offers ten tickets for $165, while the “back half” pack includes six tickets for screenings from Sept. 12–16 for $105.

Now, these may seem pricey. But this is par for the course. Individual tickets for films without assigned seating are $28-$35 on evenings and weekends, and $18-$25 on weekdays during the day. Screenings considered “premium” cost $52-$59.

What this all means is that it might make the most sense to come for just two or three films. Find the complete ticket breakdown at tiff.net/tickets.

Research the films Spend some time looking at the TIFF18 lineup at tiff.net/tiff/films. html, and you are sure to find some appealing selections. Some of this year’s most anticipated films include a remake of A Star Is Born, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga; Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, starring Ryan Gosling; James Baldwin adaptation If Beale Street Could Talk; and Widows, a thriller starring Viola Davis, Liam Neeson, and Colin Farrell.

Discover the restaurants and bars closest to the festival The Tourism Toronto website, seetorontonow.com, has a helpful breakdown of unique dining options, including hotspots like Montecito and Cibo Wine Bar.

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The TIFF logo Photo by Connie Tsang

Find everything else happening in Toronto this September In addition to places to eat and drink, http://events.seetorontonow. com has a lengthy list of events and highlights for the duration of the festival. Catch a Toronto Blue Jays game on Sept. 6–9, go on Toronto’s Ultimate Chocolate Tour, or check out the Royal Ontario Museum.

Toronto has so much to do, and is so accessible to Buffalonians, that a visit any time of year is fun. But a visit during TIFF18 is especially exciting.

See you at the movies. FY Check tiff.net for ticket info, schedules, and trailers. See Christopher Schobert’s TIFF18 coverage in the pages of Buffalo Spree and on www.buffalospree.com.

Jake Gyllenhaal at TIFF17 Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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COVER

How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for You CONTRIBUTED BY ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES

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re you uncertain about how to choose the health insurance option that best meets your needs?

Too much insurance, too little coverage, claims that are never submitted, and lack of awareness of regulation and procedures can waste your time and money!

Today, health insurance is one of the greatest concerns for Americans of all ages. For people with Medicare in particular, health insurance can be very confusing. They must investigate, choose, and make sense of a wide array of health insurance options. These include Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Medicare Savings Program, employee and retiree health plans, New York’s Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC), Medicare Supplement Long-term care insurance, and hospital and accident indemnity insurance policies.

Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides free accurate and objective information to senior and disabled COME HOME TO

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people with Medicare, their representatives, or person’s soon-tobe eligible for Medicare who have questions and concerns about other health insurance. Call 858-7883 for help!

Many older adults and people with disabilities have low incomes, but many do not have incomes and assets low enough to qualify for Medicaid. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) provide relief for lower income seniors and individuals with disabilities by offsetting the costs associated with Medicare.

Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), also known as Medicare Buy-In programs or Medicare Premium Payment Programs, help people with Medicare (who do not qualify for Medicaid) pay for some of the costs of Medicare B. To qualify for MSP, you must be eligible for or have Medicare Part A, receive Social Security benefits, and meet income guidelines.

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There are three Medicare Savings Programs: QMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary pays for Medicare’s Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance.

SLMB and QI-I: Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary and Qualifying Individual-I pays for Medicare’s Part B premium.

Income Guidelines for Medicare Savings Program

Program

Federal Monthly Income Net Income

Asset Limits

QMB SLMB QI-1

Individual Couple Individual/Couple $1032 $1392 No Asset Test $1234 $1666 No Asset Test $1386 $1872 No Asset Test

QDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individual pays for Medicare Part A premium only for disabled worker under the age of 65 who lost Part A benefits because of return to work.

QDWI Income Below Resources Below Single $4132 $4,000 Couple $5572 $6,000

COVER You may be eligible for the Medicare Saving Program (MSP) that will pay the Medicare Part B premium. This program also automatically makes you eligible for “Extra Help,” the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) that will help with Part D premiums, lower co-pays and elimination of the gap in coverage. Please call 858-8526 for help.

Many people who qualify for an MSP may otherwise not qualify for “Full” Extra Help (LIS). This is because individuals who apply directly for Extra Help (LIS) must meet both an income eligibility limit and an asset eligibility limit.

“Extra Help” Low Income Subsidy (LIS) helps to reduce or eliminate the beneficiary’s Part D premium and significantly lower their cost sharing requirements: Full Extra Help (LIS) recipients will pay no monthly premium for a basic Part D plan whose monthly premium is at or below New York State’s subsidy amount ($38.98 in 2018). Co-payments for prescription medications will be reduced to $3.35-$8.35 (in 2018) for Full Extra Help; Partial Extra Help maybe available based on the beneficiary’s limited income and resources.

MSPs can enroll an individual into Medicare Part B: If a person has Part A of Medicare but does not have Part B, she/he may utilize an MSP to enroll into Part B outside of an enrollment period.

MSPs automatically eliminate Late Enrollment Penalties for Part B and cover the Part B premium: When an individual delays timely enrollment in Part B and does not qualify for the Part B Special Enrollment Period, that individual may be assessed a Late Enrollment Penalty (LEP). A person with an LEP would typically have to pay the LEP for as long as they have Part B. Enrollment in an MSP automatically eliminates the LEP, even if the beneficiary has the MSP, later.

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover many preventive services. You pay nothing for most covered preventive services

if you get the services from a doctor or other qualified health care provider who accepts Medicare.

However, for some preventive services, you may have to pay a deductible, coinsurance, or both.

These costs may also apply if you get a preventive service in the same visit as a non-preventive service.

Medicare has preventive services that are paid in full (no co-payment) for the following: Annual Wellness Exam; “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit; Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening; Bone Mass Measurement; Cardiovascular Disease Behavioral Therapy; Cardiovascular Disease Screening; Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear and Pelvic Exam); Colorectal Cancer Screening; Depression Screening; Diabetes Self-Management Training; Flu Shot; Hepatitis B Shot; Hepatitis C Screening; HIV Screening; Lung Cancer Screening; Mammogram Screening; Medical Nutrition Therapy; Obesity Screening and Counseling; Pneumococcal Shot; Prostate Cancer Screening; Smoking and Tobacco Cessation; Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening/ Counseling.

Medicare pays 80 percent for Glaucoma Screening; Diabetes Screening (20 percent co-payment).

Below is a worksheet to determine net income to qualify for MSP. Net Income will then determine possible MSP level of coverage: i.e., QMB; SLMB; QI-1. (see income guidelines sheet).

Medicare Savings Program Eligibility Worksheet Enter: Gross Income

Pension(s) ________________ SSA (Including Medicare

Part B Premium) ________________

Other Income* ________________ *(except for bank interest)

Total:

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Subtract: Medical Premium(s)

Supplemental Premium or

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Medicare Advantage Premium

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EPIC Premium

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Long Term Care Insurance

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Dental Premium

________________ Minus Total:

_______________

Net Income Total:________________ If your NET Income is below: Single: $1,386/mo or less

Married couple: $1,872/mo or less

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What's Next?

10 Tips for Career Changers

BY KERRY HANNON, AARP

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police officer turned music agent. A Navy captain who became a circus manager. A botanist who traded plants for making chocolate. Those are a few of the major career changes among boomers and retirees I interviewed for my book, What's Next? Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond.

Each one faced a different set of challenges. Yet their stories reveal common threads.

Many of these men and women were spurred to discover what really matters to them and transform their work (and, in turn, personal) lives by a crisis or loss that starkly revealed the fleeting nature of life. No one acted impulsively. They paused. They planned. They bypassed helter-skelter approaches and pursued prudent, well-researched moves.

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Each person had a flexible time horizon for his or her venture. If necessary, these people added the essential skills and degrees before they made the leap. They often apprenticed or volunteered beforehand. They reached out to their networks of social and professional contacts to ask for help and guidance.

They downsized and planned their financial lives in order to be able to afford a cut in pay or the cost of a start-up. Several were fortunate to have a spouse's steady income or had some outside investments, retirement savings and pensions in place to ease the transition to their new line of work.

But what really sticks with me is that they all share confidence in the direction they've taken. They collectively work longer hours, but it doesn't matter. They only wish they had done it sooner.

You might know you want to do something different but don't have the courage to do it yet. Take a breath.

Here are my top 10 tips for making a career change.

50 on a career you might not get around to until age 60. If you have lots of time, you can try out some ideas and possibilities, role-play and do a little bit of those things to see if that is the direction you want to go.

1. Understand what's behind your desire to make a change Maybe you are starting to become disillusioned with work. You're bogged down. Perhaps you're no longer on the way up. This is the time to step back and think about life more broadly.

Be warned, career changers can go into mourning. All of a sudden, you realize how you miss your old career, and you're not really open to replacing those things.

The longer time frame you have to plan, the better. Start working at age

3. Be practical If possible, make your move in stages. You may need to upgrade your skills and education, so take one class at a time. If you'd like to go to graduate school, maybe start by taking a night course. You don't have to enroll in a full load. You can add more classes as your direction and motivation become clear.

Overspending in your job search is another big mistake. Why shell out the big bucks on advanced degrees when a few courses will suffice, or

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2. Get your life in order Get physically and financially fit.

Change is stressful. When you're physically fit, you have more energy and are mentally sharper to face the challenges ahead. Starting a new career later in life takes an incredible amount of strength and energy.

Debt will kill your dreams. It limits your choices. Without the burden of crushing credit card bills and a big mortgage, you're nimble. Being debtfree allows you the freedom to pursue work that may pay less initially, if you're starting over in a new field. Or if you are starting your own business, it tides you over until you can afford to pay yourself a salary — sometimes a year or more.

A new career, too, is often a spiritual quest.

spend on a pricey résumé service before you've really thought through your next step? If possible, take some classes while your current employer is still offering tuition reimbursement (though be sure to investigate whether there is a payback requirement if you leave). And check out gratis career services from your alma mater.

4. Find a mentor Seek advice from people who've been successful in the field that interests you. Everyone likes to be asked for counsel.

5. Be prepared for setbacks It's not all smooth sailing, but if you've laid the proper groundwork, you'll get through the rough patches.

Having your family or partner at your back for support will help tremendously. They don't have to own your dream, just be supportive.

6. Volunteer or moonlight You might try several jobs before you find the one that's right. Anne Nolan, president of Crossroads Rhode Island, the state's largest homeless service provider, started as member of the board. She didn't know what she wanted to do when she lost her executive-level job, but she had a year's salary and time to think about her options. She joined

FEATURE the board at the shelter not because she dreamed it would turn into a full-time job, but because it was an activity toget her out of her rut and do something besides worrying about what was next. It gradually became her passion. In time she was hired as the director.

7. Research Look for jobs that leverage experience.

Check out job websites like Encore. org, Job-Hunt.org, workreimagined. aarp.org, Retiredbrains.com and Workforce50.com to get a flavor of what others are doing and what jobs are out there. Investigate nonprofits and fields like health care, eldercare and education that have a growing demand for workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good reference.

8. Don't lock yourself into a musthave salary Money is the biggest roadblock for most career changers. Chances

are when you start over in a new field or move to a nonprofit, you will need to take a salary cut at least initially. If you have an emergency fund to buy you time, you can do a more thoughtful job search. Pare back your discretionary living expenses to reflect a more realistic view of what you'll earn. Consider the things that are important in your life and which things are giving you pleasure that you might have to give up.

9. Keep your hand out of the cookie jar Don't dip too deep into your core savings. Of all the mistakes older workers make in launching second careers, this is probably the worst.

Would-be entrepreneurs aren't necessarily raiding retirement accounts to launch businesses, but they're tapping home equity and other savings, and that has obvious implications for retirement security.

10. Do something every day to work toward your goal Changing careers can seem overwhelming. Don't struggle to find an ideal starting point or perfect path; that is great advice I gleaned from Clearways Consulting career coach Beverly Jones, a second-acter herself.

Once you have some picture of where you want to go, get things moving by taking small steps toward that vision.

What really matters is that you do a

little something on a regular basis.

Parting thought: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, as the saying goes. FY Kerry Hannon, AARP jobs expert, is a career transition expert and an awardwinning author, including of Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy … and Pays the Bills. Follow her on Twitter @ kerryhannon.

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FEATURE

Tips to Create a Resume That Lands You Interviews CONTRIBUTED BY STATEPOINT MEDIA

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ave you been applying for jobs and sending your resume out at every opportunity only to be met with total silence? The jobs are out there, and you know you are capable, so, what’s the problem?

“Remember, your resume is an advertisement of yourself, and if it is flawed, you are seen as flawed,” says Michael McAuliffe, president of Family Credit Management. “The objective is to make you look as good as you can on paper while being honest.”

Perfecting your resume Sixty-one percent of recruiters will automatically dismiss a resume because it contains typos, according to CareerBuilder. Start by combing over every line, eliminating typos, inconsistencies, spacing issues, and other errors. At some point, put your resume aside and return to it a bit later with a fresh pair of eyes, or even ask a trusted friend or family member to take a look at it as well.

Be sure your resume is in the right format for your industry. Some industries favor a straightforward listing of previous positions, others favor highlighting accomplishments

and skills attained. If you aren’t sure about your industry’s resume preferences, you can easily Google this information.

The hiring process Beyond typos and formatting, there may be another factor killing your prospects. More than half of job candidates are eliminated from the online job search by an applicant tracking system, which filters out resumes that don’t match the job description. This means if you don’t use the right words and put them in the right order, your resume will never be seen by human eyes.

Here is a typical hiring process for a medium-sized company which gets around 100 to 200 applications per position, according to Dr. John Sullivan, an internationally known HR thought-leader in Silicon Valley: 1. The 100 to 200 will get filtered down to around twenty-five

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applications and given a twentyto thirty-second view.

4. Those three to five candidates will get an interview.

2. Those twenty-five will get a second look and be filtered down to about five to ten applications.

5. One person will be hired.

3. These five to ten are assessed and maybe tested to narrow it down to three to five.

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Cracking the code Want to crack the code that will get your resume viewed, short-listed, and land you an interview? Consider leveraging free resources designed to help. For example, Family Credit Management, the non-profit credit counseling agency, has expanded their services to include a free resume review service. By emailing your resume to resumereview@ familycredit.org, along with which position you are applying for or what type of job you’re seeking, you can get free feedback and pointers on your resume from financial experts.

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“Navigating the job market is never simple, however, smart strategies can help you become more effective in your hunt,” says McAuliffe. FY

Tech Insights for Seniors

BY TIM BAJARIN

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recent MIT Technology Review article talks about the expanding demographic of American workers who now stay on the job well into their seventies. The number is almost 6% now, but is expected to swell to 8.3% by 2022. Part of the reason for this is that many in the older set have heeded the need to stay healthier and, instead of outright retiring, some opt to stay working in their current profession or find new jobs to keep busy or occupied. Others simply don’t have the money to afford retirement.

But as work becomes more digital and the tech fifty+ crowd can work from just about anywhere, their computing needs may change and the tech industry needs to pay more attention to things like color choices in software applications, screen width options, quick font scaling, or even the sensitivity of a computer mouse.

Recently, AARP and JP Morgan Chase teamed up on a $40 million fund dedicated to inspiring the creation of applications and technologies designed for those over the age of fifty. Some of that money is focused on winning over some of the older crowd that is still tech phobic, but it is also targeted at making technology more “intuitive.” According to their press materials, this includes things like sensor applications for safety, fitness apps, telemedicine, and software for maintaining cognitive health.

Smart technologists need to realize that there’s plenty of life after fifty. Even grandparents love taking selfies, reading books on tablets, and taking pictures of their family.

In the United States alone, approximately 70 million people are over fifty years old. Despite the size, the tech industry has generally paid very little attention to the demographic. They also have the most disposable income of any age group and should be prime targets for tech.

Yet, if you look at the majority of ads for tech, they are clearly aimed at a younger audience. I know that these ads also target the kids’ parents and try and make them usable and interesting for this demographic too, but too often these ads are not aimed at an older audience that also has a very high interest in tech, but has different needs.

In my work with most of the tech companies, I have brought up this subject and, while they see my point as viable, they say that advertising pressure keeps them focused on a demographic in the eighteen to forty-five range most of the time. When I mention that they need to pay more attention to creating products that have features, fonts, and UIs (user interfaces) more

FEATURE attuned to needs of an over fifty crowd, they say that this is difficult since they create products that are more general and should appeal to all age groups.

However, I will keep beating up on them until they listen, as I don’t believe they can ignore this audience if they want to keep PCs relevant to all age demographics in the future.

But there are exceptions. About five years ago, I had a meeting with Arlene Harris, the wife of Marty Cooper, who is known as the father of the cell phone. She showed me a smartphone designed just for an older set that had big buttons and was very easy to use. It was called the Jitterbug and today this phone has come to define the kind of ease of use and simplicity that make them ideal for especially seniors.

When I met with Harris and Cooper, they told me that as they got older, they began to see the need of creating technology for an older demographic.

Since these two were instrumental in giving birth to the cell phone age, it made sense for them to lead the way again when it comes to creating a cell/ smartphone for an older crowd.

Stuart Karten of Karten Design recently wrote in Recode about high tech design and aging. He makes great points about the role design needs to play when creating UIs and products for an older generation of boomers who are tech literate but have to deal with issues related to aging.

In the past decade, there has been a 67% jump in people working past age sixty-five. The Center on Aging & Work at Boston College predicts that workers fifty-five and older will comprise 25% of the workforce by 2019. With more people working longer, it’s important that people can succeed and contribute in the workplace regardless of age. Typically, this conversation revolves around physical accessibility. For example, BMW recently introduced ergonomic changes to its assembly line, including wooden floors, orthopedic shoes, and magnifying glasses to help older workers maintain productivity.

As family and career obligations wind down for many older adults, it opens new opportunities for them to

work toward social causes. Businesses are innovating new experiences that build on socially conscious boomers’ desire to affect their community and environment. The New York Times recently chronicled how the generation notorious for living on communes in their youth is now stimulating demand for “green” retirement communities, where residents work in community gardens and beehives, and operate recycling programs and water-saving initiatives.

These are words to the wise or, more specifically, the tech creators of today who must include the tech fifty+ crowd in their thinking, planning, and designs, as this audience is just as important as any other audience they create products for and they have the money to spend on tech that really meet their needs. FY Tim Bajarin is a contributing editor who writes for Tech50+.

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Autumn Tour of Homes This year's tour begins at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.

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Some of the featured residences in the Autumn Tour of Homes Photos courtesy of Explore Buffalo

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all means a cooling down, but definitely not a slowing down! While kids are heading back to school, we still have plenty of exploring to do. Kayak, bike, and tours by foot are still in full swing in September with over two hundred tours on the calendar. With so many options to highlight, we’ll turn our attention to an exciting tour event, the Autumn Tour of Homes: Lafayette Avenue, coming up on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from noon to 4 p.m.

Every fall, we work with a unique neighborhood,village,orhistoricdistrict to highlight its residential architecture from the inside out. Past autumn tour of homes locations included Central Park and the Village of Hamburg.

One of the greatest takeaways for us is having the chance to work with residents, community leaders, and local businesses to tell the story of the area. This year, we are thrilled to be along Lafayette Avenue in the heart of

the Elmwood Village with over half a dozen homes open to tour.

These incredible homes of the Elmwood Village represent Buffalo’s expanding territory around the turn of the twentieth century. Residents

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began moving north thanks to factors like Fredrick Law Olmsted’s park and parkway system and the streetcar connecting what became known in 1890 as “The Elmwood District,” with Buffalo’s downtown center. Although there are varying architectural styles, a common thread can be seen in the large lots and set back homes. With the residential development boom came the commercial properties, and soon businesses popped up along this streetcar line to serve the growing middle- and upper-middle-class population.

Lafayette Avenue is an interesting street in the Elmwood Village, as it was carried over from the Village of Black Rock’s street plan after the annexation of 1854. The name changed from Batavia Street to Bouck Street, after William C. Bouck who was part of the Erie Canal Commission and served as the thirteenth Governor of New York State from 1843 to 1844.

The name changed once again to Lafayette Avenue in 1898 to celebrate the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, which relocated to the area from Lafayette Square.

If you’ve never been on a home tour before, here’s the way it works: These generous homeowners have agreed to open up their homes to the public for a full day and, with the price of admission, you can see inside as many houses as you would like on the tour. This special self-guided tour begins at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church at 875 Elmwood Avenue where you receive the official home tour guidebook with a map of the street and short bios for

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If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the neighborhood and its architecture, join us for a lecture before the event at 11 a.m. at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.

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Bob Marley’s Jamaica STORY AND PHOTOS

BY JENNIFER MERRICK

The ocean view from Zoetry resort in Montego Bay

One Love…No Woman, No Cry…Every little thing gonna be alright…

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ob Marley’s songs ran through my head the moment I stepped foot in Jamaica. Reminders of this island’s most famous musician and songwriter were everywhere from quotes and pictures on the walls to his songs sung by professional and amateur musicians alike. Somehow, with the turquoise Caribbean Sea shimmering on the horizon and the white sand beaches, Marley’s tunes sounded even better than they did at home.

There was no doubt I was feeling alright—more than alright—at Zoetry, a boutique resort in Montego Bay (zoetryresorts.com). With only fortyeight rooms, there were no lines for the restaurants, no wait for the twenty-fourhour room service, and always lounge chairs available on the beach. Choice of restaurants included the upscale Canoa that served Mediterraneanstyled cuisine and Coyaba that offered international fusion; and I enjoyed the locally-sourced à la carte plates and ocean views at both of them. But 28

my favorite was its ultra-casual eatery, Jerky Jo’s. Among the palm trees, the spicy jerk chicken served with fresh coconut and/or a Red Stripe (a popular Jamaican lager) was the tastiest I’d had.

On the picnic table, I the read this Bob Marley quote: “Love is my religion.”

Yeah mon, it was clearly time to find out more about Jamaica’s King of Reggae. So we joined an Amstar’s Bob Marley tour that took us to the singer’s birthplace and burial site, the mountain village of Nine Mile.

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Our guide, Teesha, bubbly and energetic, greeted us with a Wah gwan?, a Jamaican patois greeting meaning What’s going on? or What’s up?

“Patois is our comfort food,” said Teesha who explained that though Standard English is the country’s official language, this spoken dialect is the preferred way of communication among many friends. Irie is happy and everyting criss means everything’s good.

And on our comfortable bus everyting criss and we felt irie as we started on our tour.

The views of the ocean were stunning, and it was interesting to listen to Teesha’s commentary on local island life. The landscape gradually changed and our ears popped as we climbed up into the mountains. And my irie feeling changed to worry (not sure what the patois word for that is).

“You can only scream if I scream,” Teesha told us. The winding mountain roads were not only badly pot-holed (“a free butt massage,” quipped our ever-cheerful guide), but were only wide enough for one car, despite it being a two-way thoroughfare full of blind curves and steep drop-offs.

Teesha wasn’t screaming and was in fact smiling, while I bit my lip to stop the cry from escaping my throat, observing as our driver beeped the horn before every turn. If that technique failed and the drivers found themselves face-to-face, one backed up. The system actually worked surprisingly well. My irie-ness returned when I realized we would most likely survive, and I began to appreciate the lush vegetation and grazing farm animals around us.

Our butts well massaged, we arrived at the Rastafarian village of Nine Mile.

“Your choice of smokes, brownies, or tea,” announced Teesha. “It’s all part of the experience.”

I abstained, but several in our group partook, including Barb, a Virginia grandmother who ordered both the brownie and the tea.

“I’ve never tried this before,” she murmured to no one in particular as she broke off the tiniest piece of the cannabis-laced dessert and tentatively sipped her tea.

Once inside the site, a local guide took over.

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The Bob Marley Mausoleum in the village of Nine Mile

“Robert is my name and that’s what my mama called me.” His voice was deep and gritty, suggesting a long history of a Rastafarian lifestyle. It also had the perfect pitch and lilt for the Marley songs he sang throughout our excursion. Though he started our tour with a warning: “We are over 2000 feet above sea level; if you smoke you’re high and if you don’t smoke you’re still high. So, if you’re not a pro, take it slow.”

We all looked at Barb who was obliviously sipping her tea.

Our first stop was the house where Marley spent part of his childhood. The shelves are packed with dolls Marley’s mother sewed and memorabilia of Marley’s awards and accolades. Much of the original furnishings remain, including his mother’s sewing machine and the family piano.

Robert then led us into the courtyard, where drummers and guitarist strummed and sang one of Marley’s biggest hits, “Three Little Birds,” though often referred to as “Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright” or “Don’t Worry About a Thing.”

Next, we toured where Marley spent most of his time on the property throughout his adulthood.

“Marley always came back to Nine Mile,” said Robert.

It was easy to understand what drew him to this spot. The view from the mountains is expansive and inspirational. Marley apparently found his muse sitting on rock here. Our guide struck a thinker’s pose perched on the rainbow-colored stone and mimed smoking a joint.

“So, Bob meditates, medicates, and writes his songs,” said Robert, and once more entertained us with a reggae tune.

I sat on the stone as well, but no inspiration came. Maybe I should have tried the brownie.

Inside the Marleys’ adult home, Robert pointed out the superstar’s bed.

“It’s very fertile,” he warned. “When Marley died at thirty-six, he left behind eleven children, four with his wife and

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seven all with different mothers.” (A Google search says even more).

“So, ladies, for your own safety, please don’t touch the bed.”

The mood sobered as we moved to the last stop on the tour—the mausoleum. Marley was the first person in Jamaica to be buried above ground. The large burial vault was made of white marble donated from Italy. Offerings, like coins and cards from visitors, are propped up against the stone. Some of our group added their own tokens, and we all paid tribute to a man who believed in “One God, one world, one people,” and

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whose songs continue to inspire and bring joy.

Back on the bus, we were all a bit quieter (with the exception of Barb) and once again, the lyrics of Marley’s song danced through my head.

“Let’s get together and feel alright.”

And no one was feeling more alright than Barb whose perma-grin never left even as she stumbled off the bus, waving to her new-found best friends.

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Navigating Retirement

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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nce upon a time, men went to work, spent their entire lives with one employer, and became totally engrossed in their jobs. After forty-plus years, they retired then lived happily ever after with their stay-at-home wives.

Or so the story goes. If you are part of a couple and thinking of retiring, chances are your scenario is entirely

different from that of long ago. Let’s look at a few examples.

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but the wife is not, particularly if she is the younger spouse. Might there be resentment on her part if she is still clocking in while he is sitting home, especially if he is not picking up the slack, or even his socks?

Perhaps one spouse has been announcing retirement plans since age sixty-two, and at age seventy-five is still working while the other has given up hope of seeing the world while both are still ambulatory.

How about when both parties agree to retire, but one wants to buy an RV and tour the country while the other wants to watch TV between naps?

Certainly, there are plenty more examples of disconnect, but you get the picture. Misconceptions, invaded space, and diverse ideas of how to spend the next couple of decades can tarnish what should be your golden years.

To make the most of retirement, you need to start planning ahead. Even if you are years away from pulling the plug, it’s not too early to think about life after work. And yes, there can be a very rich and fulfilling life waiting for you. But that takes some planning.

Experts say the three things couples argue about the most are money, sex, and children. Even at retirement age, at least two of the three issues can still cause fights.

The biggest bug-a-boo is usually finances. Not everyone has enough money saved to live the life he or she imagined. Before you buy that villa in Tuscany, you might want to meet with a financial adviser to make sure your finances are in good shape. The younger you are, the more time you have to save for your future.

You may discover it’s in your best interest to work a little longer and stash some cash.

Both spouses need to become financially savvy, especially when there may be less income. Even with today’s two-income families, wives may still be deferring to their husbands when it comes to managing finances. Some studies have shown only a third of wives say they would be comfortable handling finances.

Couples with children need to think carefully about how much they are going to help their offspring.

Financial advisers say you need to put yourself first. Helping your children pay off college loans or purchase a home can set your retirement back several years.

Once financial issues are under control, other issues are up for discussion. If you have been together long enough to be planning retirement, chances are you know

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Communication is key, along with being willing to try new things.

If both parties have spent years in the workforce, retirement can be a challenge. Now is the time to revive old interests and/or experiment with new undertakings. You may have a talent for oil painting or find your tennis game is not as rusty as you imagined.

While some couples know they want to be snowbirds and already own a second home, others may want to test the waters by taking short trips to various locations. It is likely you will discover somewhere you both enjoy.

Not every couple is going to want to spend every waking moment together.

While you may relish each other’s company, there is nothing wrong with the ladies going out to see a movie while the guys are glued to a football game.

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One definition of the word “compromise” is “nobody’s happy.”

While some compromising is usually necessary, and often difficult, it might still be better than splitting up and running two households.

Give creative thinking a chance.

Look for a balance between your ideas of what retirement should be. Take turns picking vacation sites or how you are going to spend your free time.

You’ve most likely worked for the

better part of your adult life. Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Even if the fruit comes with the occasional pit! 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.

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rom teacher to Naval flight officer, Paul Wilhelm has had an exciting career.

The Buffalo born and raised Wilhelm attended Seneca Vocational High School, then went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.

He retired after thirty-three years as a technology education (industrial arts) teacher, having taught both

high school and middle school in the Lancaster School District.

After retiring from teaching, he worked part-time for Home Depot.

Wilhelm was also a Naval flight officer with the US Navy Reserve, retiring after twenty-seven years with the rank of Captain.

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be the commanding officer of Patrol Squadron Ninety-Three at the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in Detroit. The squadron consisted of nine P-3 antisubmarine hunter aircraft that patrolled the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas.

He says, “Flying out of Keflavik, Iceland, was always an adventure. We were always covert; no lights, no radio, and no radar, tracking the Russian submarines.”

Today Wilhelm is active with the WNY Woodturners Club. His father was a carpenter, he says, “So I have been around woodworking all my life.”

Wilhelm explains, “Woodturning is placing a piece of wood on or between the center of a lathe, rotating it at a relatively high speed, and then shaping the wood using a variety of sharp chisels.”

Like the potter’s wheel, the wood

lathe is a mechanism that can generate a variety of forms. The operator is known as a turner. It is interesting to note that in pre-industrial England, these skills were considered difficult to master and became known as the mystery of the turners guild.

The skills to use the tools by hand, without a fixed point of contact with the wood, distinguish woodturning and the wood lathe from a machinist’s lathe.

According to Wilhelm, “You will find a great variety of woods being used by the turners. Woods can be purchased, found alongside the road, come from cut-down trees, or are donated.” He adds, “Our favorite wood to turn is free wood!”

Each member has his own workshop and equipment. Wilhelm’s is in the basement of his Williamsville home.

Wilhelm says the WNY

MY WNY STORY Woodturners, with four clubs in the area, primarily deal with turned items.

“During the year individual members turn projects in their own workshops, and then donate the products to our booth at the Erie County Fair.

“The products are sold to the public, and the entire proceeds are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Previous years donations have exceeded $20,000.”

Make-a-Wish grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses.

Founded in 1993, the local chapter serves children in the seventeen counties surrounding the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Since its inception, Make-a-Wish has granted the wishes of more than 3,000 children from the community.

As they say on their website, “The WNY Woodturners have been turning wood into wishes for more than a decade.”

Wilhelm adds, “Woodturners One club also hosts a Christmas party for the Aspire Group, for which

club members produce toys for the children. Every child leaves with a toy.”

Aspire supports children and adults with developmental and similar disabilities. The organization provides individualized assistance based on personal choice.

Wilhelm is a member of WNY Woodturners One. “We meet at the Maryvale High School Woodshop on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. every month. We always welcome visitors.”

Anyone interested can contact the treasurer at treasure1@ wnywoodturners.com.

He adds, “I have been woodturning for about ten years and am still learning new things constantly.”

You can learn more at wnywoodturners.com. FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

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atermelon is an amazing food choice for anyone interested in hydration and detoxification. Watermelon is rich in vitamins C and A. It also contains very protective antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

These antioxidants protect against many types of cancer as well as slow the aging process by preventing free radical damage. Many individuals would avoid macular degeneration if they focused on these potent antioxidants.

Improved kidney function is a likely benefit as potassium and the ninety percent water content help flush out toxins from the body. This may very well have a blood pressure lowering effect, as watermelon contains magnesium along with citrulline, an amino acid that may increase nitric oxide levels in the body. Nitric oxide helps your blood vessels expand, which lowers blood pressure.

Watermelon may reduce muscle soreness after workouts. One small study reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry gave athletes plain watermelon juice, watermelon juice mixed with citrulline, or a citrulline drink.

Both watermelon drinks led to less muscle soreness and quicker heart rate recovery compared to citrulline on its own

The researchers also conducted a test-tube experiment, investigating the absorption of citrulline. Their findings suggest that citrulline absorption is most effective when it’s consumed as a component of watermelon juice.

Other benefits that come from eating watermelon include the reduction of inflammation and helps to minimize edema.

Watermelon is an excellent weight loss aid and even helps minimize depression. Watermelon will boost the immune system, something so many of us can use.

Watermelon is low calorie and is not nearly as high in sugar as most people think. It is considered to be one of the lower calorie fruits at only forty-six calories per cup and has half the sugar of an apple.

For those who juice, the rind

of the watermelon is equally beneficial, as it is one of the highest organic sodium foods in nature as well as chlorophyll. Both are very health promoting.

Contrary to what I thought as a child, swallowing the seed is not harmful and, to date, I have not grown a watermelon plant in my belly. The black seeds of the watermelon contain iron, zinc, and protein. Excellent for the nervous system and so much more.

I have always felt that if food came from nature, grown from this earth it would never cause the body harm. Single ingredient foods, such as the watermelon and all other fruits and vegetables, keep people as healthy as humanly possible. But the current holistic health movement seems to be steering people away from fruit

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The reason this issue is so important is because fruit is, in fact, the most important food group to consume in order to protect you and your loved ones from chronic illness and a lifetime of unnecessary suffering. Please do not avoid it. I also feel people avoid fruit if it is not grown locally in season. I agree, this always tastes best, but fruit that is grown in season elsewhere is just as beneficial, and we have it available to us all year long. 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.

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Saturday 12–9 p.m., Sunday 12–7 p.m. at Coca-Cola Field (275 Washington St.; buffalowing.com or 479-6545)

September 14 Night Fever - Tribute to The Bee Gees Enjoy a night filled with the hits of the iconic 1970s band.

8 p.m. at Riviera Theatre (67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; rivieratheatre.org or 692-2413)

September 8 Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boat Show If you love classic and antique wooden and fiberglass boats, classic hydroplanes, Jersey skiffs, and other race boats, come to this show.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Buffalo Launch Club (503 E. River Rd., Grand Island; oldboatsbuffalo.org)

September 21 Party on the Portico Food, drinks, and music by the Buffalo Afro-Beat Orchestra, all on the steps of the museum.

5:30 p.m. at The Buffalo History Museum (One Museum Court; buffalohistory.org or 873 9644)

September 29 Old Falls Street Oktoberfest Raise a glass of German beer, rain or shine, and sample great food and fun.

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