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Editor Lauren LaRocca
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Contributing Writers Erik Anderson Laura Dukes Stan Goldberg
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CREATING A NATURAL MEDICINE CABINET
Foods, herbs, essential oils and other natural remedies for cold and flu season. By Lauren LaRocca
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hile some people are running out to get their flu shots when fall sets in, others are stocking up on elderberry syrup, garlic and fresh lemons. Two Frederick residents — community herbalist and essential oil practitioner Andrea McCluskey and a former chef, Tim Furst — talk about what they do to prevent and treat colds and flus.
■ ANDREA McCLUSKEY As far as herbs go, McCluskey’s go-to for prevention is elderberry syrup, an old Appalachian folk remedy. “It’s delicious, and it’s safe for kids or the elderly to take,” she says. “It’s really benign and lovely, and you can find it locally sourced. I have two growing in my backyard, but they’re not producing berries yet.” You can make a simple syrup or add honey (sometimes McCluskey adds a bit of thyme, too) and start taking it in the fall and throughout the winter. McCluskey, who teaches at the Lucy School, says she usually starts taking it when the school year begins. At 63 years old, she says she’s been using it for the past 15 to 20 years. “I know it works.” If you do get the flu, she advises you bump up your intake, and then continue taking it for about two weeks after the symptoms disappear. She also diffuses essential oils, particularly citrus, to clear the air. “It knocks down the germs,” she says. Her five favorite oils for colds and flu are eucalyptus, wild orange, lavender, tea tree and frankincense. Tea tree and eucalyptus are great for opening your bronchial passageway at night. “Essential oils can be a powerful partner with herbal teas and baths,” she says. Because of their strength, a few drops are all that are needed in most recipes. She recommends you buy therapeutic-grade essential oils. Some other simple remedies are upping your vitamin D and zinc and sipping on hot lemon water in the morning or throughout the day.
RECIPES Germ Free Hand Cleanser • 5 drops lemon or orange 3 drops eucalyptus • 5 drops tea tree • 5 drops lavender
Mix into about 1 ounce of aloe vera gel and put into a flip-top bottle. Chest and Neck Rub • 6 drops eucalyptus • 4 drops tea tree • 5 drops frankincense • 2 drops lavender Andrea McCluskey holds a comfrey leaf. 4
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Mix into a 1-ounce jar of your favorite unscented lotion.
■ TIM FURST Furst, 59, began wildcrafting as a child, digging up sassafras roots to make tea. Then, in the 1990s, as a chef, he started to incorporate healing foods into his diet to mitigate irritable bowel syndrome. “I started using ginger — by the ton,” he says. “And from there, I started using bitters, a tincture of various plant materials that stimulate saliva and digestive juices. You take a shot before you eat. I noticed it working right away. Then I started making my own bitters with things like turmeric and dandelion and black peppercorn.” As flu and cold season hits, he’s found it beneficial to use these same herbs and spices to soothe his stomach and any nausea. He says the herb echinacea is good for colds and the flu, and, like McCluskey, he’s also a big proponent of elderberry. “About six or seven years ago, I was really sick with what I think was pneumonia. I didn’t have health insurance, and a friend gave me elderberry. That’s what really made me a believer. I started to be able to breathe again.” He also makes mushroom soup, which he says is great for colds and the flu. “Shiitakes are said to enhance the immune system, and hot broth is easy on sensitive bellies and helps to soothe tender noses and throats. It is also delicious.” Stock made with chicken or vegetables also delivers a lot of nutrients to the system and can be sipped when you don’t have an appetite. As a preventative, he drinks a lot of fluids — mostly tea and water. He buys fresh turmeric (usually available at MOM’s Organic Market and Hmart) and makes tea with that.
RECIPE Mushroom Soup • About 8 large dried shiitake mushrooms • 1 quart boiling water • 1 pound fresh mushrooms sliced, any kind you like • 1 medium shallot, finely diced • 1 sprig fresh thyme • 1 bay leaf
In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the dried shiitakes and set aside for about 20 minutes, then remove mushrooms from the mushroom water and reserve both. Slice the rehydrated shiitakes, discarding any tough stems. Put a saucepan over medium high heat for a few minutes until the pan is hot. Add the sliced fresh mushrooms to the dry hot pan and stir constantly until the mushrooms begin to give up their water. Add diced shallots and continue stirring over medium heat until the shallots are transparent, the mushrooms are cooked through, and any remaining liquid in the pan has evaporated. Add the sliced shiitakes to the pan and continue cooking for about a minute. Add the reserved water from soaking the mushrooms, straining it to remove any grit. Add the sprig of thyme and the bay leaf. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes or until the shiitakes are tender yet still retain a touch of chewiness. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sometimes I like to add a few spoons of cooked wild rice.
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GIFTS AND GREENS Annual fundraiser rings in the holiday spirit
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From left, Neile Crutchley, Linda Miller, Chef Amanda McGreevy, Mary Ann Simmons, Liza Brown-Wixom, Chef Dan Lajewski, Nancy Franck and Barbara Mann. Not pictured are committee members Nan Pue and Mildred Mumford.
By Lauren LaRocca
A small group of All Saints Episcopal Church members meet monthly year-round to plan the annual Gifts and Greens fundraiser at the church. The annual three-day event brings the community together and gets people into the holiday spirit, with a variety of fresh wreaths, swags and holiday plants for sale. “We gather loose greens from several sources locally,” said Nancy Franck, 92, who heads the all-senior committee. “We also buy fresh wreaths and decorate them.” A longtime gardener, Franck handles many of the live holiday plants.This year, she’ll contribute amaryllis, paperwhite 6
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narcissus, flowering bamboo and possibly some culinary herb blends to the sale. “I spent the weekend working on this in the garden,” she said in October from her home in Walkersville. The event also offers a raffle and a variety of gifts for purchase — small furniture, toys, dishes, glassware and other items, typically donated by members of the congregation. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Lunch of soup and sandwiches is offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, as well as holiday sweets — cookies and cake — made at the church.
ON THE ROAD
A BACK-TO-BASICS SUV
Toyota Sequoia has strong backbone, power for true utility
WHAT WAS TESTED?
The Toyota Sequoia is a traditional, body-on-frame SUV with the rugged looks to match. Revised styling and standard safety features are among the upgrades for 2018. By Derek Price
The Toyota Sequoia is designed for people who need real SUV capability, not just the look. While America’s highways appear more like Jeep fan conferences every year as boxy, tough-looking crossover vehicles replace four-door sedans, in reality, very few of these newcomers, even the roomiest ones, can do what a Sequoia can. That gives this tall Sequoia major advantages but equally important drawbacks. The high points: Its tough-as-nails, body-on-frame design makes it a serious beast on trails, with ample ground clearance, torque from the engine and grip from its optional four-wheel-drive system. It can tow up to 7,400 pounds and has a rugged, versatile, roomy cabin that’s equally adept at hauling cargo as people. In terms of SUVs, it’s the real deal, not a lookalike poser. The low points: All that high-riding iron and V8 power make it thirsty. It’s rated for 13 mpg in city driving. And because the suspension is designed to handle trails to perfection, it feels a bit bouncier and rougher
than some competitors, at least in the off-road-ready TRD Sport flavor I drove. The TRD Sport is a new trim for 2018, one of several changes that update this long-running SUV for the current model year. It features the blacked-out, sinister appearance that’s so popular on everything from cars to minivans these days, along with a sporttuned suspension with Bilstein shocks. A face lift helps the Sequoia look more contemporary, with a fresh grille, revised lower bumper, new LED lights and nicer trim on the body. Its overall impression, though, remains that of a built-for-utility box. There’s no mistaking its classic SUV shape. Under the hood is a 5.7-liter V8 engine that makes ample oomph — 381 horsepower and, more importantly, 401 pound-feet of torque — but feels like an anachronism compared to the more fuel efficient, smaller, turbocharged engines in its competitors. This real V8 feels more rewarding to drivers, though. It has the instant well of power, deep rumble and See SEQUOIA, 21
2018 Toyota Sequoia 4X4 TRD Sport ($54,340). Options: TRD Sport Premium package ($3,810), glass breakage sensor ($299), wheel locks ($80), paint protection film ($395), cargo cover ($245). Price as tested (including $1,295 destination charge): $60,464 Wheelbase: 122 in. Length: 205.1 in. Width: 79.9 in. Height: 77 in. Engine: 5.7-liter V8 (381 horsepower, 401 lbs. ft.) Transmission: Six-speed automatic Fuel economy: 13 city, 18 highway
A chunky shifter and thick steering wheel add to the powerful, truck-like driving experience of the very capable Sequoia.
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100-PLUS
Meet the centenarians who live at HeartFields
Mary Louise Lind By Erik Anderson Special to Senior Living
Beulah Zentz
At 107 years old, Cora Purcell has more than a century’s worth of interesting stories to share.With bright, cheerful eyes and attention to detail, she gladly recounts her first memories of her native Washington, D.C., from the year 1913 when she was 2 years old. She loves to talk about attending Washington Senators games as a teenager and of driving long distances to hear the first modern country music concerts of the 1960s. She never married or had children, breaking the common expectations for women of her era. Instead, she enjoyed a 30-year career in film development with the U.S Department of Agriculture, ultimately retiring at age 62 as the head of a division otherwise staffed entirely by men. Having been retired for 45 years, she has traveled extensively with her many nieces and nephews, including having been on 15 ocean cruises since turning 80. But in the present moment, perhaps the most interesting thing about Purcell is that her long-arc first-person view of history is not as unusual as one might think. As of this year, she is one of four residents at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick to pass her centennial year of life in good health and good spirits. Four may not seem like a high number, but it accounts for 8 percent of the home’s residents. Anita Evans, HeartFields’ executive director, said 8
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that in her 40 years of elder care, she has come across a few centenarians here and there, but never this many in one place simultaneously. She said that the average resident’s age is typically from about 78 to 82. While she doesn’t know exactly what accounts for the recent phenomenon, she has noticed certain key commonalities among her longest-lived residents. She has observed that centenarians tend to be very healthy throughout their lives, both in terms of their choices, such as not smoking, and in the general luck of the draw, such as not getting sick with common illnesses very often. She said that all of the current centenarians at HeartFields have been there a relatively short time because they were healthy enough to take care of themselves well into their elder years. Purcell, for example, lived entirely by herself until she was 92, when her niece moved in with her to help out a little. She has only been at HeartFields for a few years. “Because most of them came [to HeartFields] from their homes, they were well,” she said. “Our oldest residents are actually better than many of our younger residents.” Three of the residents talked with Senior Living, but the relatives of the fourth, a man who had been a prisoner of war in Japan during World War II, requested that his information not be published for privacy reasons. Until a year ago, HeartFields resident Beulah Zentz, 101, continued to help upkeep the family farmhouse
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Cora Purcell near Thurmont, where she has lived and worked since she married Vince Zentz in 1936. Her four children moved her into HeartFields because she had a fall while cooking in her kitchen. But aside from being a little unsteady on her feet, she enjoys great health and a clear mind. Zentz recalls her childhood on her grandfather’s farm near Grindstone, Pennsylvania, with vivid detail. Born into the Spangler family as one of 10 children, hers was always a life of hard work. She remembers doing every possible type of farm work, especially taking care of the animals and cultivating crops by hand. “When lunchtime would come, we had a grand old bell on a pole. When the meal was ready, either we children or my mother would ring that, and we’d help Daddy with the horses and then we’d get put on the backs of the horses and ride into the barn and have dinner,” she said, using the word “dinner” in its older sense to mean lunch. “Daddy always gave his horses an hour to eat.We would eat and help him again to go out and work in the field.” Later, in her married life, she would help run a small dairy farm and would work at the Clara Frock Company, a long-closed sewing factory in Thurmont. Another resident, Mary Louise Lind, 103, formerly See 100-PLUS, 21
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Jim Ball What is your favorite quote? I like the one I have by [Percy Bysshe] Shelley. “I would not count among my friends anyone who would needlessly set foot upon a worm.” I liked it because, for me, it isn’t just about setting your foot on a worm or protecting a worm. The worms are intended to be a human being. It shows the sensitivity of Shelley. He was a great poet. There were many questions that come to mind. What do the worm and you have in common? Have you ever been stepped on by another child?
By Stan Goldberg Special to Senior Living
Jim Ball was a teacher for 35 years before retiring in 1993. But even in retirement, he still wants to teach children. That’s why the 87-year-old wrote the short book “Have You Talked Values with Your Kids?” and published it in June. The book includes 13 quotes written by famous people throughout history, from Plato to Indian poet Kalidasa to Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as questions for kids about each quote and how it might apply to them, with a place for notes. Ball was born in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, but spent much of his life teaching elementary and junior high school in Escondido, California. He moved to Frederick five years ago and lives with his wife, Evelyn, and their two dogs.
You retired as a teacher in 1993 but remained involved in education after that? I found I needed extra money to support my mother and sister. I started a business where I made and sold educational materials for schools. I sold the business in 2000.
Why did you decide to write this book? I felt there was a need for it. I saw a television program about a school for girls who had gotten into some sort of serious trouble. The girls were being interviewed by a newsman, and I was appalled that they did not seem to have any concept of commonly accepted values in their lives. And I thought someone should write a book that would teach them about these essential values. Today many of our children are learning values from TV shows and movies. In many cases — not all — these values are damaging to their thinking and therefore to their lives.
How did you decide which quotes to use? I began looking for powerful statements from men and women. They could be ancient. The oldest one I have is from Plato. They could be modern. I have ones from Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez. I found myself reading from poets who had beautiful thoughts. I looked at all the statements I had and picked the best. That took me quite a while. I ended up with a very valuable education.
Why did you pick this format, with thematic quotes and such, for your book? All the years that I taught, I always put an inspirational thought on the chalkboard. I took a little time to discuss the quote with the kids and what it meant to them. I had a collection of inspirational quotations, so I thought I might as well do this.
Did you have 13 themes when you started? I had 11 originally. Then I decided I needed honesty as a value, that it was important to address. Then I wanted to have a Hispanic voice. I chose Cesar Chavez, a statement of his about prosperity (“We can choose to live our lives for others, to bring about a better and more just world for our children.”).
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What other things do you do to keep busy? I am already working on a second edition of this book. I will have more emphasis on reading it as a group, rather than as a parent with children, but I will use the same quotes. Why did you move to Frederick? We came here in 2013 because my wife’s daughter was living in Frederick. My wife wanted to be closer to her. It is a wonderful place to live. I like the general atmosphere. Very nice people live here. To order the book, go to thehappythinkerspress.com. If you know someone who would be a good candidate to be featured in our monthly Senior Living Q&A, email ajoyce@newspost.com with the subject line “Senior Living.” The person must be at least 55 years old.
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FLU SHOTS 101 It’s never too late for seniors to get the flu vaccine — but double check with your doctor first. By Laura Dukes Special to Senior Living
It’s that time of year again when you’re likely to hear this phrase: “Did you get your flu shot?” And getting the flu shot is probably exactly what you should be doing, medical experts say. However, before walking into your closest pharmacy, there are factors to keep in mind. FLU SHOTS ARE THE BEST PREVENTION THERE IS Officials from both the Frederick County Health Department and Frederick County Senior Services encourage getting the flu vaccine annually in the fall. Though it is often advertised as early as August, Frederick County Health Officer Dr. Barbara Brookmyer said it is most effective within six months after it has been administered. This means if you got the vaccine during the later part of the summer, it may not be as strong during the peak flu season in January or February. “It’s a way to jumpstart your body and have your defenses ready,” said Brookmyer, director of the Frederick County Health Department. THE VACCINE WILL NOT ACTUALLY GIVE YOU THE FLU The idea that the flu vaccine could give you the flu is a myth and a misunderstanding, officials say. When the vaccine is administered, the virus is already dead, Brookmyer said. (This is not the case, however, with the nasal spray vaccine, which contains a living, weakened virus, but it’s been administered less frequently in recent years, and most doctors recommend the shot.) It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to build up in a person’s system, and during that time, it is possible to get the flu if exposed to it, which is why some people believe the vaccine can cause the flu, experts say. Steve Stoyke, a licensed practical nurse and case manager with Frederick County Senior Services, said senior citizens in particular are already dealing with weakened immune systems, so they may have been in contact with another strain prior to getting 10
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“It’s a way to jumpstart your body and have your defenses ready” Dr. Barbara Brookmyer Director of the Frederick County Health Department
the vaccine. He said the vaccine will not make an existing case of the flu better, but it won’t make it worse either. IT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE The majority of flu deaths are seniors older than 65 and children younger than 5, Stoyke said. For seniors in particular, this is because of chronic health conditions and impaired immune systems, Brookmyer said. People might have the mentality that as long as they don’t have symptoms, they have nothing to worry about, but a virus can be spread for days before symptoms show up. “It’s not an effective control strategy to think, ‘As soon as I get sick, I’m going to stay away from people,’” Brookmyer said. The holiday season is a peak time for spreading the flu, particularly for seniors because they might be around more people than usual and food is frequently being passed around.
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MILD SIDE EFFECTS DO HAPPEN Brookmyer said not to be surprised if you get mild and short-lived effects after getting the vaccine. The most common one is some redness and soreness at the site of the injection. Other side effects might include muscle aches and some fatigue, though these should only last a day or two. “The biggest complaint I’ve heard if they get a shot is their arm gets sore,” Stoyke said. He said the nasal spray does have some additional side effects since it passes through the digestive system, which is why he encourages people get the shot instead. EVERY YEAR IS DIFFERENT Brookmyer said every year in the springtime, an international group of scientists try to predict which strains will most likely be circulating in the upcoming flu season. They narrow it down to four strains and develop the vaccine based on them, though this is not always 100-percent accurate. “Some years it’s a better match than other years. … And some years, that match changes as the flu season progresses,” she said. For seniors in particular, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a high dose flu vaccine, which contains all four strains plus an adjuvant to boost the immune system’s response. This highdose vaccine should not come with any additional side effects. CALLING YOUR DOCTOR FIRST NEVER HURTS Though the flu vaccine is widely considered to be safe, seniors should avoid it if they have vaccine allergies. Stoyke said he encourages seniors to check with their doctors before getting the shot rather than just going to a walk-in clinic. Seniors don’t necessarily need to see their doctors face-to-face in advance, but they should check to make sure they’ve never had a bad reaction to a vaccine and that it won’t counteract with any medications.You should also check with your doctor if you got a flu shot in August and want to get a second one in February. “I would always play it on the safe side,” Stoyke said.
FINANCE
FAQ: Social Security I’m 65, not ready to retire, but I want to apply for my Medicare coverage. How can I do that? The easiest and most convenient way is to apply online. Use our online application to sign up for Medicare. It takes less than 10 minutes. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if we need more information. You’ll receive your Medicare card in the mail. It’s convenient, quick, and easy. There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative. Get started today at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly. How are my retirement benefits calculated? Your Social Security benefits are based on earnings averaged over your lifetime. Your actual earnings are first adjusted or “indexed” to account for changes in average wages since the year the earnings were received. Then we calculate your average monthly indexed earnings during the 35 years in which you earned the most. We apply a
formula to these earnings and arrive at your basic benefit. This is the amount you would receive at your full retirement age.You may be able to estimate your benefit by using our Retirement Estimator which offers estimates based on your Social Security earnings. You can find the Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. I know you need to have limited resources to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But what is considered a resource? Resources are things you own that you can use for support. They include cash, real estate, personal belongings, bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. To be eligible for SSI a person must have no more than $2,000 in countable resources. A married couple must have no more than $3,000 in countable resources. If you own resources over the SSI limit, you may be able to get SSI benefits while trying to sell the resources. Not all of your resources count toward the SSI resource limit. For example: • The home you live in and the land its on do not count. See SOCIAL SECURITY, 23 THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST
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Vacation Budget Hacks By Kate Silver
For John DiScala, founder and publisher of the money-saving site JohnnyJet.com, flying is a game, made up of bargain hunting and maximizing credit-card points. Every year, he conspires to retain his elite airline status so he can fly like a king at the lowest possible price: “It’s almost like a drug. They give you a little bit of it, and it’s so good. I get upgraded, I don’t have to wait in line, free baggage, things like that, so you want to make sure you achieve this every year.” The former college recruiter says that anyone can learn to work the system. It just takes a little commitment. • Pick the credit card that will get you the most points. The right credit card for you will depend on your spending habits and how you want to use points. DiScala recommends Chase cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, which offers a 50,000-point bonus if you spend $4,000 in the first three months, and double points on traveling and dining. • Research until you find the right deal. DiScala spends a lot of time scouring the internet for flight deals. Recently, he was searching Google Flights for a business-class fare from Los Angeles to Miami, and saw prices upward of $1,200 one way. With more searching, he found a business-class flight from Los Angeles to Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for just $365. He decided it was a good excuse to visit Puerto Rico, collect more airline miles in the process, then get a cheap ticket to Miami. That, he says, is all part of the game. “It just takes time. There’s not a website out there that will do it for you, so you just have to do your research,” he says. He says one forum that’s a good place to get insights on deals and making the most of miles and points is FlyerTalk.com. In all of his travels, Cameron Hewitt has found that the more money he spends, the less connected he feels to the place he’s visiting. As content manager at Rick Steves’ Europe (ricksteves.com) and co-author of several Rick Steves guidebooks, Hewitt has traveled to and written about more than 35 countries in Europe. Frequently, the highlights were times when he relied on his wits to get around, rather 12
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Street food for sale in Thailand.
than simply handing over his credit card. “For me, figuring out affordable ways to experience the places I’m visiting is fun,” says Hewitt, who got his start working at the Rick Steves Europe Travel Center, in Edmonds, Washington. “It’s the thrill of the chase.” • Take public transportation. Buses and trains are inexpensive, authentic and feel a little adventurous. While working on a guidebook about cruise-ship travel, Hewitt arrived at the cruise port of St. Petersburg, Russia, determined to find the cheapest way into the city. “I watched all of the other tourists hop into taxis and pay $25. Then I noticed a lonely bus stop a few steps away.” After a bus ride and a Metro ride, he quickly made it to the heart of the city for $2, while taxis were stuck in traffic. “It was
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faster, cheaper, and more memorable, since I was riding along with Russian commuters instead of complaining about traffic jams,” he says. “That’s just good travel.” • For fast food, look to street food. Yes, there’s probably a Burger King or McDonald’s nearby. But pass it up and head for the hawkers. “Every culture has a cheap, delicious, filling dish that locals grab on the go: herring in the Netherlands, souvlakia in Greece, currywurst in Germany, zapiekanka in Poland, ‘Flemish fries’ in Belgium, Cornish pasties in Britain, and doner kebab just about anywhere in Europe,” Hewitt says. Not only is the fare cheap, it’s also a taste, literally, of that culture. — The Washington Post
CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2018 ONGOING SENIOR RECREATION COUNCIL PROGRAMS Basketball — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Walkersville Recreation Center, 83 Frederick St., Walkersville; 301-662-6623 Adrian.
Exercise — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick; 301-524-6948 Jack. Tuesday Bridge — 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Creekside at Tasker’s Chance Senior Apartments, 110 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick, 301-898-7166 Thursday Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, Frederick; 301-360-9908 Jim. Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Lanes; 240-651-1865 Gerald.
SENIOR CENTER FITNESS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Visit your local senior center for times and days. Most are ongoing activities.
FriendShip Cafe — 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, open to seniors and the public. Light fare. Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Yarn & Fabric Arts: Stitching Post at Urbana center; Knitting Group and Quilt Group at Frederick center.
Photo by Graham Cullen/The Frederick News-Post
Strength Training: $3 per session, at Frederick, Urbana and Brunswick centers, multiple days and times. Daily Exercise, free, at Urbana, Brunswick and Emmitsburg centers, multiple days and times
Monocacy Gamers: meet at the Frederick center noon to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday
FALL EXERCISE CLASSES
All have participation fee and pre-registration. Contact the senior center for details.
Movement & Motion: $1 per session, at Frederick center
Advanced Strength Training — Frederick center
Art, Painting, Adult Coloring: Emmitsburg, Frederick, Urbana and Brunswick centers
Basketball: free, donations accepted, drop in at the Emmitsburg center
Chair Yoga — Frederick and Brunswick centers
Book Clubs: Urbana and Frederick centers
Pickleball: free, donations accepted, drop in at the Emmitsburg and Frederick centers
Language Classes: Urbana and Frederick centers
Yoga — Frederick and Urbana centers
Cards and Games: Mah Jong at Frederick and Urbana centers; Bridge at Frederick, Urbana and Emmitsburg centers; Card Party at Brunswick center; Pinochle, cards and games at Thurmont center; Canasta at Frederick center; Rummikub at Urbana and Frederick centers; Pinochle at Frederick Center.
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Basic Tai Chi — Urbana, Thurmont, Frederick and Emmitsburg centers
Free Veterans Day Open House and Lunch To honor veterans of northwestern Frederick County and surrounding areas and their families. Guest speakers, DAV representative for VA claims, entertainment, lunch. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
Advanced Tai Chi — Urbana and Frederick centers Line Dancing — Frederick, Thurmont and Urbana centers Square Dance, Basics — Frederick center Zumba Gold — Thurmont and Frederick center
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Garden Club Lunch Make a simple fall arrangement with the Taskers Chance Garden Club. Open to those attending lunch that day, reservations required. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1048
Memory Cafe Sponsored by Heartfields, includes lunch and a craft. Call to sign up. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
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Hallway Art: June Jarkey Photography She will discuss how she tells a story through photographs. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Frederick County Commission on Aging Meeting The commission is interested in knowing your comments or concerns regarding the senior needs and services of the county. Open to all. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: 401 Sagner Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1605 Artful Creations: Crafty Afternoon Make a variety of crafts with members of the Urbana High School Community Outreach Club. Free. Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
Book Club: “The President is Missing” By Bill Clinton and James Patterson. Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Needle Felting Workshop Using a simple felting needle and soft wool fleece, your instructor will guide you in painting or sculpting with wool. Pre-registra-
tion required. $10 each workshop, materials included. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Time: 9 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
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Urbana Senior Center will be closed.
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Download to Devices Bring your smartphone, tablet or eReader and learn how to download free movies or audio. No appointment needed. Free. Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Traditional Scrapbooking: Family Tree Workshop Use your family photos and information to design a family tree. Pre-registration required. $5.
50/50 Bingo $5 for 20 games, last game $1 per card for coverall winner-take-all. Free snacks. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
Storing Stuff How-to class on keeping and preserving important documents. Free. Registration required. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Holiday Eating Strategies Learn some holiday eating strategies to prevent unintentional weight gain. Free. Time: 11:15 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
Oral History Julie Heifitz, an experienced writer and interviewer who has worked with local Holocaust survivors and the Spielberg Foundation, is the presenter. Free, but RSVP. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
NOV. 8
Using DNA Matching in Genealogy How does DNA testing work? What’s the difference between companies? John Lowe will present answers to these questions and more. Free, but reservations are required. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Free Vision Series: Low Vision — Bigger, Brighter, Bolder With Sharon Payne, low vision specialist. Light fare and conversation 5:30 p.m. RSVP. Time: 6 p.m.
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CALENDAR Chat with Joy: Maryland Relay — Do You Qualify for Free Phones? Time: 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group RSVP to attend and for respite care. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Country Meadows of Frederick, 5955 Quinn Orchard Road, Frederick Contact: 301-228-2249 or www.countrymeadows.com
Diabetes Management Presentation By Frederick Health & Rehabilitation. Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
Lunch with Nurse Steve: Give the Gift of Life His talk will be a discussion on becoming an organ donor. Beef stew lunch is $5; talk is free. Register for lunch by Nov. 1. Talk is at 12:30 p.m. Time: Noon Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
Digital Scrapbooking Learn the basics of saving your photos on a computer, uploading them to digital sites and more. Bring your laptop to the workshop. $5, pre-registration is required. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
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Duplicate Bridge Games With the Frederick Bridge Club. For beginner and intermediate du-
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plicate players. ACBL sanctioned. $5 per player. Other days and times available. Time: 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Dec. 31 Location: Frederick Moose Lodge, 828 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-606-2894 or www.frederickbridgeclub.org
Chess Club For beginning to advanced. Learn, play and sharpen your skills. Free. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont Contact: 301-600-7212 or www.fcpl.org
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Veterans Day Parade Honoring the armed forces and those who have served. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Downtown Brunswick Contact: www.brunswickmd.gov Bluegrass Open Jam with Claude Jones Join other bluegrass lovers in this family friendly venue. Free admission. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St., Brunswick Contact: www.beansinthebelfry.com
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Veterans Day — Urbana Senior Center closed. SRC Taney Book Group Time: 10 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-663-4089, Maxine
NOV. 13
Tasty Tuesday: Fall Soups — Cooking and Tasting Learn how to add variety to a basic squash soup recipe. $5 person, registration required. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
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Chat with Joy: Maryland Relay Serves Marylanders who have difficulty using a standard telephone. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Medicare Workshop Free, call to register. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center,
Day Trip: Neighborhood Fiber Co. In Baltimore. The company produces hand-dyed yarns and fibers inspired by urban landscapes; $25 person, lunch on your own. Registration closes Nov. 2 Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Departs from Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020
1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Decorative Sugar Workshop Have some pre-holiday fun making sculpted sugars. Pre-registration required. $5, supplies included. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
NOV. 15
Ask Nurse Steve: Give the Gift of Life Talk on being an organ donor. Talk is free; lunch is optional at noon. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Movie Matinee: “Grumpy Old Men” Free movie and popcorn. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
Maryland Christmas Show Arts and ornaments and more. Continues Nov. 18, 23 and 25. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-845-003 or www.marylandchristmasshow.com
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Presentation on Ambulance Subscription Service By Shirl Ollie, Frederick County Fire & Rescue. Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
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Funky Friday Dance Cash bar. Cha-cha lesson taught by Col. Frank Hancock at 6:30 p.m. RSVP, ages 21 and older. $10 person.
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CALENDAR The Golden Tones and Lunch Lunch by reservation. Time: Noon Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525
Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Location: Funkstown American Legion, 12 N. Westside Ave., Funkstown Contact: 301-473-3007
NOV. 17
Free Education Series and Ice Cream Topic: Outsmart the Scammers. David Baker will share the basics for you to protect your personal information. Optional fried chicken dinner at 5:15 p.m., cost is $5, pre-registration required. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
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SRC Talley Book Group Time: 10:15 a.m. Location: William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick Contact: 501-658-8680 Jane
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Pauline’s Craft Time Meets third Tuesday of month. Call to register. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center,
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SRC Computer Discussion Group Time: 10:15 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-662-6148 Harvey
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Valley Craft Network Studio Tour 16 professional artisans at 13 locations open their studios on this self-guided tour. Map at www.valleycraftnetwork.org. Continues Nov. 18. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Middletown and Pleasant Valley studios Contact: 301-371-4274
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Thanksgiving Day — senior centers closed.
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50/50 Bingo $5 for 20 games, last game $1 coverall winner-take-all. Free snacks. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911
Tuba Christmas The tuba comrades of Frederick perform a variety of tunes. Time: Noon Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828
NOV. 27
Recycling 101 Program Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
NOV. 28
From Eternity to Here: The Big Bang to Today Two-week class in partnership with ILR. In understandable terms, examine the 14-billion-year timeline that started with the explosion called the Big Bang. No Charge, Pre-registration require, seats are limited. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Family Issues in Aging With Fred Balius. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Medicare Workshop Free, but registration is required. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center,
1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1605 Movie: “Mamma Mia” Free. Time: 3 and 6 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Holiday Art Competition Exhibit of holiday artwork created by local artists, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2489 or www.celebratefrederick.com Gifts and Greens Sale Fresh wreaths and other greens, holiday plants and gifts for sale, plus a raffle. Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 29,
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 106. W. Church St., Frederick
Tasty Tuesdays: Olive Oil Talk and Tasting Learn about the benefits and uses of olive oil, presented by Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium. $5 person, registration required. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group RSVP to attend and respite care. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Country Meadows of Frederick, 5955 Quinn Orchard Road, Frederick Contact: 301-228-2249 or www.countrymeadows.com
Thanksgiving Lunch Menu includes sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, cranberry sauce and pie. $5, sign up by Nov. 13. Time: Noon Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020
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The sandwich is the quintessential portable food, and one that has scores of incarnations. The modern concept of a sandwich that combines meats, cheeses and vegetables between slices of bread can be traced to 18th century Europe. The sandwich is purportedly named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Rumor has it that, around 1762, Montagu asked for meat to be served between slices of bread so that he could dine without interrupting his gambling game. Others soon ordered foods served “the same as Sandwich,” and the name has stuck ever since. Many people argue that there is no beating a classic reuben when it comes to sandwiches. A reuben is made of corned beef that is piled high and swiss cheese served on rye or pumpernickel bread. Sauerkraut and Russian dressing give this sandwich its tangy kick. Enjoy a “Classic Reuben Sandwich,” courtesy of Classic Recipes from Boar’s Head®.
SUDOKU
How to Solve Sudoku Puzzles: Fill in the game board so that the
numbers 1 through 9 occur exactly once in each row, column and 3x3 box. The numbers can appear in any order and diagonals are not considered.Your initial game board will consist of several numbers that are already placed. Those numbers cannot be changed.Your goal is to fill in the empty squares following the simple rule above.
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30. One point north of due west 31. He said, __ said 32. Where people live 39. Sheep noises 41. The ocean 42. Packers’ QB Rodgers 43. One who buys and sells at the same time 44. Place to get cash 45. Dog’s name 46. Aviation enthusiast 48. Plant of the lily family 49. Larval crustaceans 50. Brooklyn hoopster 51. Military force ready to move quickly (abbr.) 52. Make an effort
1. Set back 2. Flat 3. Place to gamble 4. Dark liquid 5. Mortified 6. Famed movie critic 8. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 9. Egyptian goddess 11. Type of garment 14. Extremely high frequency 15. More peppery 18. The big game (abbr.) 19. Single Lens Reflex 20. In addition 22. In the company of 23. Order’s partner 24. Upon 27. Dazzles
28. Baseball stat 29. The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet 31. Helps little firms 32. Arrested 33. Haw’s partner 34. Expresses surprise 35. Stumblebums 36. Align relative to points on a compass 37. LA ballplayer 38. Showing disapproval toward 39. “Diamonds & Rust” singer 40. Protects the wearer’s body 44. Yes vote 47. British Air Aces
GUESS WHO! I am a DJ born in Paris, France on November 7, 1967. I released my debut album in 2002. I have had a string of hits and was voted the #1 DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs fan poll in 2011. I’ve collaborated with a number of artists, including Sia, Nicki Minaj, Usher, and Rhianna.
Drain, but do not rinse, the sauerkraut and combine with thousand island dressing. Top four halves of the bread with the sauerkraut mixture, then 4 ounces of corned beef, followed by 4 ounces of Swiss cheese. Close with a second slice of bread. Spread the top and bottom of the sandwich with soft butter. Grill on both sides until warmed through and the cheese melts. Serve hot. |
1. Scottish lawyer (abbr.) 4. __-bo: exercise system 7. When you hope to get there 8. Jewish spiritual leader 10. Long, pointed tooth 12. Hillsides 13. Scandinavian god 14. Keyboard key 16. Indian title of respect 17. The end 19. Shaft horsepower (abbr.) 20. Domesticated animals 21. The gridiron 25. Disfigure 26. Central processing unit 27. Get in _ __: fight 29. Jacob __, US journalist
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Classic Reuben Sandwich Makes 4 sandwiches 1 pound Boar’s Head Sauerkraut 2 tablespoons thousand island dressing 8 slices of pumpernickel or dark rye bread 1 pound Boar’s Head Corned Beef, sliced thin 4 slices Boar’s Head Premium Swiss Cheese Softened butter
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SEQUOIA, continued from 7 effortless acceleration that makes me mourn the fact that V8s seem to be all but disappearing from modern cars and trucks. They’re just spectacular to drive. While its cabin may lack some of the sparkle and polish of its recently redesigned competitors from Ford and Nissan, it’s hard to argue with the basic functionality and toughness that Toyota engineered into the Sequoia. There are twice as many cup holders as there are seats, for example, and the cargo area has hooks for carrying grocery bags and the ability for the seats to fold flat for easy loading.
SOCIAL SECURITY, continued from 11 Also notable this year is the addition of Toyota Safety Sense as standard equipment, something the brand is rolling out across its entire lineup. It includes automatic braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, radar cruise control and automatic high beams. Blind-spot sensors and rear cross traffic alert are standard equipment, too. Pricing starts at $48,600 for the SR5 trim and tops out at $64,310 for the luxurious Platinum. — Green Shoot Media
100-PLUS, continued from 8 of Woodsboro, is in excellent health except for having gone completely deaf. She has adjusted to her new disability well by learning how to use a small tablet and stencil to communicate. Though conversations with her are slow-going, she’s able to answer any
question, including those of the more philosophical variety. When asked what her secret is to living such a long life, she gave the same answer as the other two women — they didn’t know, except that God must have a reason for keeping them around.
• Your personal effects and household goods do not count. • Life insurance policies may not count, depending on their value. • Your car usually does not count. • Burial plots for you and members of your immediate family do not count. • Up to $1,500 in burial funds for you and up to $1,500 in burial funds for your spouse may not count. • If you are blind or have a disability, some items may not count if you plan to use them to work or earn extra income. You may also wish to read our material on “resources” in the booklet, Understanding SSI at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm.
changes in direct deposit by calling or visiting your local field office. In addition, you can call 1-800-722-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information regarding direct deposit, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit. I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits? You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement at the same time. Generally, we don’t reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ applyonline. This is the fastest and easiest way to apply. For your convenience, you can always save your progress during your application and complete it later. — The Social Security Administration
I have been receiving my Supplemental Security Income by direct deposit for years, but I need to change my bank account. How can I do that? For SSI benefits, you can complete
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