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Editor’s note Feel the warmth upon your skin. Hear the birds chirping and the kids at play. Ah, it’s finally here – summer! It feels like we’ve been waiting, well, forever! But at last those lazy days are upon us. I love summer. It’s so bright and cheery. It’s like getting to spend some quality time with an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. While your catching up with the season, don’t forget to read through this issue of Creative Living. There’s lot’s of good information about local businesses that need your support, as well as can meet all your needs.
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Topics Living 3 Senior Apartments • Care
Business 8 Local Goods • Services
Good 6 Looking Hair • Skin
11 Health & Fitness
8 Kid’s Parties Decorations • Themes
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Cedar Village celebrates Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month. This is a tradition dating back to 1963 when we honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. The monthly theme - “Age Strong! Live Long” - recognizes the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations and highlights the importance of staying healthy throughout our lives. Older Americans have pioneered new technologies in medicine, communications, and industry while spearheading a cultural revolution that won equal rights for minorities, women, and disabled Americans. Cedar Village is joining communities nationwide in celebrating the month with special activities and events. On May 6, Fran Savard, director of Regulatory Relations, Association of Philanthropic Homes for the Aged (AOPHA) spoke at a Cedar Village Community Education
Program on “Health Care Reform: Impact on Medicare.” Savard touched on the status of Medicare benefits, on the effect of health care reform on individuals living on fixed incomes, and on potential cuts in coverage for seniors. To further commemorate Older Americans Month, seven residents were honored by Cedar Village residents, staff,
seniors to be observant of their financial managers and to be watchful of scams and telephone calls offering deals that are too good to be true. Eight members of the Greater Cincinnati Jewish community over the age of 80 who have made, and continue to make, a difference by dedicating their time and talents to both the Cincinnati community and the Jewish communi-
‘Eight Over Eighty’ event on May 2. In celebration of Older Americans Month … and their families in the first “Resident of the Month” ceremony on May 5. These seven are representative of their peers who have lived through wars and hard times, as well as in a period of unprecedented prosperity. On May 4, Robert Rosen, board member, spoke to residents at the Cedar Village tenants meeting on May 4, offering tips on important financial issues for seniors. Rosen encouraged
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ty, were honored at an “Eight Over Eighty” event on May 2. In celebration of Older Americans Month, Cedar Village recognized Wilbur Cohen, Dave Jacobson, Bob Kanter, Florence Lieberman, Lou Nidich, Sue Ransohoff, Dick Weiland, and Florence Zaret. They were nominated to receive this honor by members of the greater Cincinnati community and selected by a Cedar Village committee.
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Celebrate the sounds of your life Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States? Hearing loss affects more than 36 million Americans today, and with the rise in use of headsets and earbuds, the number of Americans who experience hearing loss at a younger age is growing. Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your social and emotional well-being, thus decreasing your quality of life. Signs of hearing loss include having trouble hearing conversations in a noisy environment or on the telephone, being unable to hear people talk to you without looking at them, or experiencing
ringing in your ears. Hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, but can also be caused by exposure to loud noises (work, recreation, or military), ear infections or trauma, illness or certain medications, and ear drum/inner ear damage caused by foreign objects like cotton swabs. In celebration of Better Hearing Month this May, Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center is offering complimentary hearing consultations to assess your hearing health. Owner and audiologist Sharon Christopherson has more than 30 years of experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating
hearing problems. She has earned the confidence of her patients by helping them select the best treatments for their hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget and by fully and honestly discussing with them their options. Sharon and her associate, Amy Smith, would like to extend to you the same professional, courteous, and personalized care their patients have come to know and trust. If you are missing the sounds of your life, call us today at 598-9444 to schedule your free hearing evaluation or to request your free copy of the Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids.
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Quality nursing Oak Hills Nursing and care, rehabilitation Rehabilitation Center extends a ‘thank you’ to veterans
Clovernook provides quality nursing care and rehabilitation, as well as one of the most progressive, effective wound care centers in the Tristate. Clovernook is nestled into six park-like acres in the residential neighborhood of North College Hill and its caring professional staff is dedicated to serving the needs of the residents and their families. The Progressive Wound Centre was opened in 2004, due to Clovernook’s successes in healing vascular, venous, diabetic, surgical, pressure and complex wounds. The Progressive Wound Centre team uses state of the art products and inno-
vative treatments. With quality care, careful monitoring, and a unified team approach, the professionals at The Progressive Wound Centre advance healing in dramatic ways. The Progressive Wound Centre is like no other in the region! All rehabilitation therapies: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Respiratory, and Recreational are available to their residents. Clovernook is Medicaid and Medicare certified and provides private pay, as well as some private insurances. They provide long-term and short-term care, and skilled and intermediate care.
Memorial Day is soon approaching; Oak Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation this is a day to honor the men and Center wants to say “thank you” to women who chose to give of their time those who have served this great counand even their lives in service to our try as well as those who are presently in country. Growing up Memorial Day was the military. “Thank you” for your dedijust a day to be off from school or for cation when no one else wanted to others to be off from serve. “Thank you” for the work. Looking back when sacrifice of the precious time Join Oak Hills Nursing away from your families, so life seemed to be simpler, we didn’t understand the and Rehab Center for a other people (strangers) enormous sacrifice that could be with their families. day of cleelbration and was made so we could On May 31 from 11 a.m. rememberance 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oak Hills will have live free. Today we understand that we to 2 p.m. on May 31. a day full of food, fun, enterwould not even be tainment and a special colallowed to write this kind ored guard ceremony at 1 of story in other counp.m. all with the intention of tries, let alone talk about freedom. The showing their appreciation to veterans. freedoms we take for granted like freeJoin Oak Hills Nursing and Rehab dom of speech, choice, religion, etc. were Center located at 4307 Bridgetown Road made possible because our country’s for a day of celebration and rememservice men and women made a choice brance. Have a blessed and safe to stand and fight. Memorial Day.
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A Total Tan Cincinnati offers Double Dip special in May A Total Tan Cincinnati is running a new monthly special this month called the Double Dip. This special is the sale of two single tanning sessions to be used on the same day! A customer can come in and tan in a bed then jump straight into the Mystic Tan spray booth... back-toback! This will take your tan to an entirely new level and make you feel like you just stepped out of the tropics the very next day! “Our customers are loving this special!” said Owner Jason Roeder. “The Mystic spray tan will last up to five days so customers can continue to work on their true base tan while the spray tans
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holds their color.” This is a $25 value that will be running the entire month of May for only $15. Get in and try out the Double Dip! A Total Tan is offering specials on their monthly unlimited and 20 sessions packages this month. Take advantage of these great deals and get a steal on tanning this month! You can feel safe purchasing these packages because A Total Tan offers no contracts and no hidden fees. Only buy the tanning when you want it and when you need it, don’t get roped into contracts that are impossible to get out of with some of the competitors offers. Be sure to check out their new
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2010 line of indoor tanning lotions. If your new to the indoor tanning experience, come in and rely on A Total Tans certified employees and let them lead you step by step to a deep dark sexy tan Make that spring vacation or summer sun more enjoyable by building your base tan early. A Total Tan prides itself in clean and friendly tanning with no appointments ever taken. Even during the busy season, with almost 100 tanning units on the west side offer everyone the chance to come right in and get a quick and relaxing tan.
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Changing people’s lives with a smile Can a life be changed simply by a smile? The Gentle Dental Care team and their patients say yes. One case in particular comes to mind for Kim Fisk, new patient coordinator and dental assistant. “The case was recommended to us by an organization,” she explains. “We donated the time, materials and service.” The gentleman who needed the work had missing and decayed teeth. “He was very self-conscious about his appearance and it was effecting his entire life,” Kim says. His teeth were pulled and a “beautiful” denture was put in the same day. “He was very emotional,” Kim says. “He was so grateful that he could finally smile. He really looked amazing!” Not too long after, the Gentle Dental Care team received a note from the man thanking them again for their service. “I thank God every night for you and your staff for not just changing my appearance but also my attitude,” he wrote. “My confidence level has risen tremendously.” Gentle Dental completely turned his life around. He told them how their work helped him improve his performance at his job and how that helped him get an apartment. “I thank you and the staff for your services,” he wrote. “I know with God’s help and my new smile, I will go a long way!” His words brought the
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Gentle Dental team to tears. “This is why we do what we do – to change lives,” says Dr. Tara Dallmann. Gentle Dental Care is a patient-focused general dentistry practice located in Independence. The team is committed to providing every person who comes to their office with the most up-to-date dental services and treatments in a comfortable, relaxing setting. They treat their patients like family. Dr. Dallmann and her team provide a full range of services, from preventive care such as cleaning and oral examinations to restorative measures such as fillings and crowns. For people who want to improve the look of their teeth, they offer cosmetic treatments such as bonding, veneers and recontouring.
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They treat each patient with warmth and respect, and make sure that every
dentist? Are you facing extensive treatment which you cannot fathom with-
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person understands any proposed treatments. They work with you to develop an overall dental plan that suits your needs, one that is affordable and timely. Are you in desperate need of dental care, but too afraid to go to the
out being “out”? You are not alone. For patients who need that extra help to relax, Gentle Dental Care offers both IV and oral conscious sedation. “For some people it takes a lot of courage just to pick up the phone and make an appointment,”
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explains Fisk. “We understand this and do all that we can to make your visit comfortable for you.” Sedation is a way for people that would not normally go to the dentist to get the treatment and attention they so desperately need. However, what really sets Gentle Dental Care apart from all other practices is the caring staff. “We encourage our patients, as well as comfort,” Fisk says. “For those who are fearful we let them know that we are genuinely proud of them for coming in. This care, is what makes us different, it’s the reason why we have patients drive all the way from West Chester to see us for treatment.” Call Gentle Dental Care today at 859-363-1616 to “Experience the Difference.”
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Tennis, everyone? The West side has one of the finest tennis facilities not only in Greater Cincinnati but in the country. Western Tennis & Fitness Club (WTFC), located at 5490 Muddy Creek Road, has nine indoor tennis courts and offers programs for all ages and abilities to learn the great game of tennis. WTFC has a staff of five certified tennis professionals! If you want to learn tennis the right way, you owe it to yourself to come to Western. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for members and nonmembers. “I think there is a misconception in the community that since we are a membership club, tennis is only offered to our members. Not true… all of our lesson and clinic programs are available to nonmembers. We want the entire community to
learn to play the sport for a lifetime…tennis!” says Angela (Farley) Wilson, director of operations at WTFC. Did you play sports in high school? Many of our adult players played other sports when they were younger, and tennis is a game that uses most of the skills used in other sports. Tennis is not as hard on your body, it's a great workout and it's FUN! “We have a whole group of ladies who are former high school athletes who never played tennis and are now playing all the time with their friends,” said Scott Moreland, Head Tennis Professional at WTFC. Are you looking for an individual sport for your children that they can play now and enjoy when they are older? Tennis is a great gift to give to them and summer is a fantastic
time to start! Children as young as 4 begin with QuickStart using foam balls, little racquets and shorter courts and are hitting right away! Western has a complete offering of junior tennis camps for all ages and abilities. Check out WTFC’s Web site at www.westerntfc.com for a full listing of camps or call the Club at 451-4233 and request the Front Desk staff to mail a brochure to you. WTFC’s Pro Shop is open to the public, and the knowledgeable staff can help you pick out the tennis racquet that's just right for you! Tennis, everyone? You bet…Western Tennis & Fitness Club is the place your whole family can learn the sport for a lifetime! Call 451-4233 today or stop by the Club to check out the many tennis opportunities!
Plan special events with Party Hoppers You already know they can keep the kids Hoppin' but now Party Hoppers can help plan any special event. In addition to their large selection of inflatable bouncers, obstacle courses and slides, they now offer a complete selection of wedding and party rentals including décor, centerpieces, concessions, tables, chairs and catering equipment. The Balloon Desk is also now open inside Party Hoppers for all your balloon decorating needs. Stop in or call and they'll have your order ready for pick up. Party Hoppers is located at 5170 Delhi Pike and has over 23,000-square-
feet of fun for the kids. And with spring and summer weather here, you can rent any of their inflatables for delivery to your location. Contact Party Hoppers to plan events at these locations: Party Hoppers Delhi, Sports of All Sorts Tri-County and Aspen Grove in Harrison. From first birthday parties to retirement parties, they can make any event HOP! For more information please call 4514FUN(4386) or visit www.partyhoppersonline.com. Check their Web site for summer camp info and monthly special events!
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Bushwackers welcomes summer Bushwackers Salon just gave away it’s “Week at the Beach.” Guests who send in referrals are
entered to win a one week stay in a condo in Florida. Congratulations to the winner.
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Got deer? Nature’s Corner can help What can I do about the deer eating my plants? How can I get rid of the deer without harming the environment? These are the most asked questions at Nature’s Corner Greenhouses, in Delhi Township, growers of quality annuals, perennials and water plants. If they had a dime for every person that has asked these questions, they would be rich, according Beth and Tom, owners of Nature’s Corner. But take heart there are safe, easy solutions to help with deer problems. Many people feel that every year they have to wage a battle with the deer that frequent their flower beds and vegetable gardens and often times they feel defeated. There are some simple organic, nontoxic methods to use, but it is important to understand the deer first before you can finesse them and win the battle. Deer are always vigilant about being alert to danger and their main defense for this is their sense of smell. Any odor that is heavy enough to mask ordinary odors and in essence jam the deer’s predator-alert sensors will send them away. Nature’s Corner has a “Secret Plant” to deter deer and it works! They have been testing this plant with customers who have deer issues over the past four years. Nature’s Corner has consistently gotten positive feedback about the effec-
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tiveness of this plant. Tom said that they have told customers about this plant called Iboza and have had many people tell them they were skeptical. Their response was just try it - it is one of the cheapest plants we sell for only $2.79 per pot. The next time they saw the same customer they would remark on their amazement that the deer walked up to the plant and then turned and walked away! Beth adds that Nature’s Corner uses Iboza as a decorative foliage because it is a nice accent plant that spreads quickly. It is great to add to a mixed pot or to plant around plants more desirable to deer to keep them away! Nature’s Corner has many customers coming back year after year since they have tried Iboza to get more and tell us of their success stories, Tom said. This plant has really helped a lot of our customers with their deer problems. There are other plants that are deer resistant meaning that deer stay away from them because of their texture or odor. All of Nature’s Corner’s employees are happy to share a list of plants they grow that are deer resistant and deer repellent. They have a nice handout to help with more information on keeping deer away. Nature’s Corner also sells organic deer, rabbit, mole, squirrel, car and dog repellents that are
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applied directly to problem areas or plants. To help their customers out more Nature’s Corner is having a sale of all animal reppelants! The sale is for a limited time and is for 10 percent off any liquid or powder container of animal repellent. The sale also includes Deer Scram and Liquid Fence. Nature’s Corner is your local place to shop for deer repellent plants or deer repellent products. Nature’s Corner is ready to help you make the deer “go away!”
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Wig, scarf fitting specialists at Burlington Pharmacy Health Care offer women outstanding service There are some decisions in life that we never expect to make. When we go through difficult experiences that require us to make adjustments along the way, the people we surround ourselves with can make such a difference in our attitude and determination. Many women needing wigs and scarves as a result of receiving chemotherapy or for other medical reasons have come to Burlington Pharmacy Health Care because of the outstanding support and care of the professional fitting
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specialists there. Karen Sue Murphy has been a certified fitting specialist for many years and is honored to sup-
ings at Burlington Pharmacy Health Care. “It is an emotional time and it is important for them to have a support
apart,” said Murphy. “At the end of the day, we are making a difference in a life,” added Mellissaa Morris, another
‘It is an emotional time and it is important for them to have a support team that cares. Our personal care and quality service set us a part.’ port, encourage, and advise women who are looking for head cover-
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“We want to help our customers feel comfortable and meet all of their needs,” she said. Burlington Pharmacy Health Care carries a wide assortment of quality wigs, scarves, sleep caps and other headpieces. “We have a great selection of products and many color swatches,” said Morris. The company offers personalized and private fitting appointments with their professional fitting specialists. “It is a very private atmosphere and we like taking time with each customer to get to know them as a person before we begin the fitting,” said Morris. “It is very important to us that it be a pleasant and comfortable experience for our customer,” she said. Burlington Pharmacy Health Care also encourages their customer’s friends and family to come and support women as they choose wigs, scarves, and other headpieces while they receive treatment. “We invite them to come with our customers,” said Murphy. “Getting opinions from friends and family that they know and love is very reassuring and helpful,” she said. For more information on Burlington Pharmacy Health Care and the products they carry, please call 859-586-6700 and one of their professional fitting specialist would be happy to answer your questions.
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Try SCUBA diving, you’ll like LOVE it Jim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA diving, so he’s letting everyone try it for free. His dive shop, The Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com ) located in Florence, is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience” to anyone interested in diving. “SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we can to this exciting way of life.” Barrie said. The Scuba Shack conducts free one-hour dives every Saturday. Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 11 years, and in that time has been told by countless people that they would love to try diving. He knows that if they do, they’ll love it! So he wants to give them the opportunity. All those who would like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up and go for a dip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver training
specifically for divers are noted. “There’s nothing quite like a group trip” said Barrie. “Both divers and
non-divers come back with a group of new friends, having seen some of the world’s most beautiful locations” he said.
The Scuba Sahck is offering a free “Try SCUBA Expereince.”
pool. The dives are led by The Shack’s certified instructors. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-283-1550. The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through comprehensive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety measures, and how to use the equipment. Divers certified at The Scuba Shack are given unlimited training classes at no extra charge. The Shack also provides
unlimited access to their pool and use of SCUBA equipment for certification students. Once certified, a diver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to dive locations in the United States and abroad. In the next 14 months, The Shack will lead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia, Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by destination. Many trips are enjoyable for both divers and non-divers, so the diver can easily bring a spouse or friend. However, trips
Bushwackers from page 9 their guests. “Because of our long time relationship with our manufacturer, Redken, and our distributor, we are often given little perks, which we turn into something to give back to our guests while trying to make it fun,” said Owner Lisa Busch-Tomes. They have just introduced a new product line, Pureology, a vegan-friendly, zero sulfate and salt free product that guarantees longer lasting color! The new line is a compliment to their eco-friendly products by Redken. With the purchase of any shampoo
and conditioner guests are entered to win a year supply! In addition, with any Pureology purchase one receives a chance to win a 42” flat screen TV! Summer specials include chances to “Win a Weber,” pedicure and facial. Bushwackers service providers are always current on the latest trends. There are several upcoming in-salon training events that keep them up-todate so they may serve you with the utmost knowledge and skill. Visit Bushwackers Salon, 6404 Cheviot Road, or call 245-0555.
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