Inside Columbia's Prime October 2016 by Inside Columbia Magazine

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Prime Magazine

October 2016

Contents

Volume 8, Issue 7

Columbia’s Senior Festival

Explore Columbia’s Parks

12. Stroll In Columbia’s Gardens

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14. Get Your Dining Discounts 18. CoMo Culture & Entertainment 22. Sports To Watch & Play 24. Golf Guide 30. Educator Lynn Barnett Serves Others 34. Local Travel Clubs 36. Fun & Games 40. Senior Housing Guide 44. Senior Housing 101 48. Health Care Guide

54. Local Support Groups 58. Reverse Mortgage Basics 60. Tips For Investing 62. Directory Of Places Of Worship 66. Make Friends, Get Active 68. Keep Learning in Columbia 70. Columbia Confidential

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Welcome

Experiencing And Exploring Columbia Have you recently moved to the Columbia area? Or perhaps you’re just looking for information on a certain topic. If so, we’ve got you covered in this year’s Senior Guide, which is published through Inside Columbia’s Prime magazine. This guide will offer dozens of ideas on how to experience and explore this great city. This resource guide will look at the city’s extensive health care offerings, it’s vibrant art community and the best places for seniors to dine. In addition, we’ve included tips to financial investing, to selecting the senior living community that’s right for you and tips to downsizing. This issue is packed with important information for anyone who wants to explore the community. We’ve also included a feature on a woman who has made a difference in the Columbia education community for more than 35 years. In fact, she’s a product from the school system that she served for most of her career. Lynn Barnett started teaching special education students and ended up as an administrator in the district office. While Barnett recently retired, she is still using her talents to help children in our community. From features to statistics, you’ll find a wealth of information in this guide. We hope you enjoy this resource and that you keep it around to share with others who may want to learn more about Columbia. As you’ll see in this guide, there’s a lot to love about Columbia. As always, let us know what you think about this issue. We’d love to hear from you. ON THE COVER: Retired Columbia Public Schools’ Administrator Lynn Barnett.

Publisher Fred Parry Associate Publisher & Managing Editor Melody Garnett Parry Chief Executive Officer Cathy Atkins Inside Columbia Editor Katherine Foran Editorial Assistant Peg Gill Graphic Designer Trever Griswold Joe Waner Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Marketing Representatives Adam Brietzke Joshua Huber Kourtney Pickel Sales Assistant Paxton Jobe Director Of Customer Retention Gerri Shelton Finance Manager Brenda Brooks Distribution Associate Darren Dawson

Melody Parry Associate Publisher Email me at prime@insidecolumbia.net

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Contributing Writers Rebecca Smith, Anita Neal Harrison

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Senior Festival

Vintage Not Antique The Mature Living Festival Connects Seniors

The return of fall means the return of the Mature Living Festival, which connects seniors, families, caregivers and community members with dozens of businesses focused on making seniors’ lives better. The fun, entertainment-filled event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, in The Plaza Event Center at Parkade. Approximately 75 vendors will be onsite, representing home health agencies, housing options, estate and trust attorneys, insurance agencies, banks, chiropractors, hospitals, medical groups, end-of-life options, city departments, community service agencies and senior centers. Attendees will find a variety of information at the festival. “Attendees get younger every year, literally as family members and care givers get involved; and, figuratively as we are living longer, healthier lives. These days 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the new 50,” Rose Vomund, development assistant for Services for Independent Living, explains. “People are retiring but going on to a second or even a third career. Many of us are following our dreams by making drastic career changes or starting our own business,” Vomund says. We want to know what our options are and be prepared before any catastrophic event impairs our ability to make our own choices.” Screenings are an integral component of the festival. University of Missouri Health Care, the festival’s presenting sponsor, will provide five health clinics. Missouri Orthopaedic Institute will discuss adult

Mature Living Festival Presented by Services for Independent Living 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 14 601 Business Loop 70 W. 573-874-1646 www.silcolumbia.org Free 6

The St. Louis Strutters are the grand finale. reconstruction; Missouri Kidney Clinic will provide educational information; More than 75 vendors will MIZZOU Therapy Clinic will give a rock be on-site. steady balance presentation to assist with noon, a new “acroyoga” demonstration from Parkinson’s detection; the Neurosciences Yoga Sol is a new event this year. The grand Clinic will oversee stroke screenings; and finale of the day will be the internationally the Optomology Clinic will offer cataract famous St. Louis Strutters. Comprised of screenings. Meanwhile, D&H drug store women between the ages of 55 and 80, will be providing flu shots on site. the glamorous dance group performs fastAlong with valuable information, tapping precision routines reminiscent of many vendors bring free goodies to share the early 1900s. with attendees who stop at their booths. To add to the fun, Americare USA, a Although the festival is largely educational, platinum sponsor, will be giving away four there’s a focus on fun as well. Vomund quilts at giveaways. says SIL always strives to make the event The Mature Living Festival formerly was entertaining as well as educational. presented by the Boone County Council At 9:30 a.m. the entertainment kicks off on Aging, which merged with Services for with a fall fashion show from Christopher & Independent Living last year. SIL works to Banks. The Country Steppers, the Columbia maximize independence through its core Senior Activity Center line dance troupe services: advocacy, independent living skills, follows at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy keyboard and information and referral, peer support and vocals by Patty Crane at 11 a.m., followed transition. by vocals by the Silver Senior Singers. At

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Parks

Wide Open Spaces A guide to enjoying CoMo outdoors.

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department oversees more than 3,100 acres of parkland and 83 parks, green space, trails and recreation facilities — as well as year-round sports, lessons, recreation activities and special events for all ages. This brief guide gives you a head start on exploring CoMo’s great outdoors. For a complete directory of parks and schedule of year-round events, visit Columbia Parks & Recreation at www.como.gov/ ParksandRec.

Albert-Oakland Park 1900 Blue Ridge Road 79.41 acres The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center at Albert-Oakland Park is the city’s largest public pool complex. Amenities include a children’s water play area and a 50-meter pool with two diving boards. The park has two baseball/ softball fields, a basketball court, two 18-hole disc golf courses, one football field, two soccer practice fields, three tennis courts, two playgrounds and three reservable shelters. The park has a creek and nature area, as well as a 1-mile multipurpose hardsurface trail and fitness circuit with 18 exercise stations just off the east lot off Edris Drive. There is access to the 4.8mile Bear Creek Trail, which connects to the 533-acre Cosmo Park.

American Legion Park

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park) 1615 Business Loop 70 W. 533 acres This largest park in Columbia is home to the annual Show-Me State Games, with 14 baseball, softball and tee-ball fields; 19 soccer fields; eight lighted tennis courts; seven volleyball courts; four football fields, and two football/ lacrosse fields. Other draws include two fishing lakes, a remote-control car track, a roller hockey rink, a dozen lighted horseshoe pits, an off-leash area for dogs and the nationally recognized Columbia Skate Park. Cosmo is home to the park system’s largest and recently renovated Steinberg playground, as well as the site of the 18-hole L.A. Nickell Golf Course (www.GoGolfLAN.com).

602 S. Legion Lane 16.6 acres This popular east side park is the only city park with an archery range. It also has baseball fields, batting cages, a fishing pond and a playground. There is also a shelter and a concession stand and restrooms. 8 l INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

At 10 feet wide, the 1.25-mile asphalt Cosmo Fitness Trail can accommodate walkers, runners and skaters alike. The 2.4-mile Rhett Walters Memorial Mountain Bike Trail (Rhett’s Run) cuts a challenging route through a forest area. Cosmo Park is also the trailhead for the 4.8-mile Bear Creek Trail, which links to Albert-Oakland Park.

Cosmo-Bethel Park 4500 Bethel St. 40 acres Cosmo-Bethel Park features a fishing pond that is the site of a winter troutfishing program sponsored by Columbia Parks & Recreation, Missouri Department of Conservation and Mid-Missouri Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The pond is also a site for ice fishing.

Douglass Park & Pool 400 N. Providence Road 6.8 acres With its double-loop waterslide, sprayground, climbing wall and $1 admission fee, Douglass Family Aquatic Center is the place for families on hot summer days. Just a few blocks north of Downtown, the park has two basketball courts, a baseball/softball field, two horseshoe pits, a playground and two nonreservable shelters. Check online for pool hours.

NATURALLY Forum Nature Area 2701 Forum Blvd. 105 acres The limestone Forum Nature Area Wetland Trails wind 1.8 miles through 105 acres that include Hinkson Creek, a small demonstration wetland habitat, woodlands and native prairie. The trail reconnects to the MKT Trail and the Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Fairview Park 1001 Fairview Road 27.2 acres This park next to Fairview Elementary School has tennis courts, a junior and one regular soccer practice field and one volleyball court, plus the school’s recently updated playground equipment. There is a reservable shelter with lights, electric and one double barbecue grill. Fairview also offers a half-mile wooded hiking trail and has garden plots available for rent.

Flat Branch Park 101 S. Fourth St. & 400 Locust St. 2.5 acres Located at the original site of Columbia’s Market Square establishd in the 1820s, this site has been a favorite community gathering spot for decades. Draws include a playground, a sprayground, a gazebo, a picnic area, five historical plaques, an art sculpture, rain garden, amphitheater and free Wi-Fi access. The park is also the trailhead of the MKT Trail. INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

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Lake of the Woods Recreation Area 6700 St. Charles Road 141.8 acres Open year-round, the Lake of the Woods Golf Course provides a challenging and enjoyable round for all levels (www. GoGolfLOW.com). Other draws include three lakes, picnic sites, a bathhouse and a swimming pool in a country club setting.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden 800 W. Stadium Blvd. 4.5 acres An environment designed to bring people together, this completely accessible site is an ideal location for community and cultural events. It includes a small amphitheater/sculpture that displays the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The park also offers a reservable shelter and access to the MKT Trail.

Nifong Park 2900 E. Nifong Blvd. 58 acres History comes alive at the Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park, site of the Boone County Museum and Galleries, Maplewood Barn Community Theatre (www.maplewoodbarn.com), and Boone Junction, a historic village that includes the Maplewood House (circa 1877), the Gordon-Collins Log Cabin (circa 1820),

Stephens Lake Park the Easley Country Store, a replica of a turn-of-the-century Boone County landmark, and the Ryland Farm House (circa late 1800s). Nifong Park also has a grass volleyball court, one reservable shelter with lights, electricity and a double barbecue grill, 17 picnic tables near the theater and pond, a 1.9-acre fishing pond, creek and nature area, and a 1.3-mile trail through the park’s wooded area.

Stephens Lake Park

INDOOR ACTION The city’s Activity & Recreation Center (1701 W. Ash St.,573-874-7700), nicknamed the ARC, is a 73,000-squarefoot health club and fitness center with an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, strength training equipment, cardio equipment, indoor track, group exercise classes and much more. A variety of membership and payment options is available. 10

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2001 E. Broadway 116 acres Stephens Lake Park features an 11-acre lake where visitors can swim, fish, boat (no motors), play on three playgrounds and splash on a sprayground. A boardwalk connects to an island with its own shelter. The park has numerous other shelters, including one with a fire

pit that is reservable outside the winter sports season. In winter, sledding and ice-skating are allowed when conditions permit. Park users may warm themselves around a bonfire in the shelter’s fire pit. Other park attractions include the Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden, the Children’s Grove and a multiuse trail that encircles the lake and another that meanders around the perimeter of the park. This park also has an amphitheater and the Riechmann Indoor Pavilion that offers a more than 2,000-square-foot main room with a vaulted ceiling and scenic view through a wall of windows. For more information, call 573-874-7460.

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 2500 Chapel Hill Road 73.3 acres The Lakeside Dog Park, open from spring through fall, features a fishing lake where dogs are welcome to play and splash. The Paws Pond Dog Park is a fenced area for small dogs only (no more than 18 inches

tall at the shoulder) and has a small pond. In the winter, the off-season dog park for all sizes is set up to safeguard dogs from falling through lake ice. But Twin Lakes isn’t just for the dogs. This park also offers Little Mates Cove, a children’s water park with slides, sprinklers, water cannons and falls; a 19acre lake for fishing and nonmotorized boating; a reservable shelter with lights and electricity; two picnic tables and a playground. The County House Trail provides a connection to the MKT Trail.

Garth Nature Area 2799 N. Garth Ave. 52 acres A gravel trail loops from Bear Creek Trail to the north and encircles a wetland area. An abundance of birds and other wetlands wildlife make this an interesting walk. The north wetlands loop trail is a half-mile in length. The distance between points where the wetlands loop leaves and reconnects to the main trail is an additional 0.17 mile. Winding gravel trails around the south wetlands provide an enjoyable experience for trail users and their dogs. A fenced 3-acre area is a designated leash-free zone for dogs. The dog park includes a pond and has picnic tables on-site.

Grindstone Nature Area & Capen Park 2011 Old 63 S. & 1600 Capen Park Drive 199 acres & 31.9 acres Informal trails allow visitors to wander over most of the more than 230 acres in this natural area of native prairie grasses, sheer limestone cliffs and a diversity of vegetation, wildlife and landforms. Grindstone and Hinkson creeks, plus the Gordon Tract, a National Register Archaeological Site, are features of the area.

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Gardens

A Relaxing Garden Retreat Take A Stroll In Nature’s Loveliness

See Columbia at its most beautiful with a visit to these gardens. Admission is free to all.

Shelter Insurance Gardens

1817 W. Broadway 573-214-4595 www.shelterinsurance.com/aboutshelter/ sheltergardens At Shelter Insurance Gardens, stoneand-wrought-iron gates open to six acres with more than 15,000 annuals and perennials and more than 300 varieties of trees and shrubs. Special features include a goldfish pond and waterfall, a rock garden, a rose garden, a shade garden, a sensory garden for the blind, a Vietnam veterans’ memorial and a replica 19th-century one-room schoolhouse. A representative of every variety of plant life in the gardens has botanical information listed for the species, including its scientific and common names. Shelter Insurance Gardens is a place for family picnics, weddings and a peaceful stroll. Summer brings the live music of local bands during the Shelter Garden Concert series on Sunday evenings.

Mizzou Botanic Garden University of MissouriColumbia

573-882-4240 http://gardens.missouri.edu The Mizzou Botanic Garden covers the entire University of Missouri campus. More than 6,000 trees and 20,000 perennials, bulbs and annuals enhance the beauty of the university’s historic architecture, artwork and sculptures. In the 705-plus acres of developed landscape to explore, there are 11 theme gardens, seven special plant collections (such as a Siberian iris garden, a coneflower garden and perennial phlox garden) and three tree trails. Garden 12

maps are available online and at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Campus Facilities staff choose the plants for their beauty, adaptability to Missouri’s climate and their educational value to students and visitors. Plants and trees are labeled.

Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden

2001 E. Broadway www.gocolumbiamo.com — The garden’s page is under “Stephen’s Lake Park” in “Parks and Rec.” 573-874-7460 Dedicated in October 2012 as a tribute to Columbia’s longest-serving mayor and his wife, the Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden at Stephens Lake Park illustrates the impact of horticulture in human lives through a series of four themed gardens: Plant Communities, Grow to Know Your World, Council Ring, and Art and Science of Horticulture. The 2.3 acres can be leisurely toured in about a half-hour.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden

800 W Stadium Blvd www.gocolumbiamo.com — The garden’s page is under “Trails” in “Parks and Rec.” 573-874-7460 The highlight of this garden is the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument that educates visitors on the life and words of this Civil Rights hero. There is a semi-circular earth mound built into the site, and the interior of the mound is faced with five circular steps formed with granite. The stone steps are smooth and invite sitting, creating a small amphitheater. On the top of the mound stand eight triangular upright columns. Plants of interest include specimen trees, such as weeping white pines, sunburst honeylocust and a flowering cherry tree planted in 1993 by visiting students from Columbia’s sister city of Hakusan, Japan. Other flowering plants include shrub roses, peonies and lilies. There is a reservable shelter with picnic tables. The garden can be leisurely toured in a half hour.

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Dining Guide

Dining Deals Seniors Dine For Less At These Columbia Restaurants

BAR & GRILL CHEERLEADER PUB AND GRILL $-$$

1400 Cinnamon Hill Lane 573-442-6066 Hours: 11 am-11 pm daily www.cheerleaderpubandgrill.com Grab a bite to eat at this sports-themed pub and grill that will surely give you the feeling of the SEC. The menu offers some of the SEC city favorites, from Razorback Pork Belly Sliders to the Rebel Cajun Burger. Seniors are offered a 10 percent discount on their meals.

PRICE OF AVERAGE ENTRÉE

$ - $10 and under — $$ - $11-$15 $$$ - $16-$20 — $$$$ - $21 and up

ASIAN HUHOT MONGOLIAN GRILL $-$$ 3802 Buttonwood Drive 573-874-2000 Hours: 11 am-9 pm Sun-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat www.huhot.com At this all-you-can-eat grill, diners can create their own delectable dishes. A buffet-style ingredients area allows patrons to put together their concoctions and watch it cook on the grill. Seniors 60 and older receive 30 percent off their meals on Mondays.

JINGO’S $-$$ 1202 E. Broadway 573-874-2530 Hours: 11 am-11 pm Mon-Tues, 11 am-2 am Wed-Sat, 11:30 am-10:30 pm Sun www.newjingos.com With steaming Chinese appetizers and entrées, Jingo’s restaurant serves up flavorful food in a fast manner. The locale also offers a 10 percent discount for seniors who dine in. 14

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BARBECUE COMO SMOKE AND FIRE $-$$ 4600 Paris Road, Suite 102 573-443-3473 Hours: 11 am-9 pm Mon-Thurs, 11 am-midnight Fri-Sat www.comosmokeandfire.com Smoked meat is Como Smoke and Fire’s specialty. From pork to brisket, turkey, chicken and ribs, you’ll find a variety of meat to choose from. Seniors 50 and older receive a 10 percent discount on their meals.

MEXICAN EL JIMADOR $ 3200 Penn Terrace 573-474-7300 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun www.eljimador6.net Boasting queso dip, a large selection of fajitas and more, El Jimador welcomes diners into a warm atmosphere with traditional Mexican fare. Diners 60 years and older receive 10 percent off of bills more than $10.

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EL MAGUEY $-$$

901 E. Nifong Blvd. 573-874-3812 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun-Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat www.elmagueyofcolumbia.com From sizzling fajitas to toasty quesadillas, El Maguey offers authentic Mexican food for lunch and dinner seven days a week. With multiple locations and even more drink specials, El Maguey has something for everyone. Seniors receive 15 percent off of their orders.

EL TIGRE $-$$$

10 W. Nifong Blvd., Suite M 573-442-2983 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun www.eltigrecolumbia.com From tableside guacamole to specialty margaritas, El Tigre pleases diners with refreshing flavors and over-the-top customer service. Plus, 10 big-screen TVs ensure diners don’t miss any sports action, whether dining indoors or on the covered patio. Seniors 65 and older receive 20 percent off their bills.

LA SIESTA MEXICAN CUISINE $-$$

33 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8788 Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Wed, 11 am–2 am Thurs–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun 3890 Range Line St., Suite 115 573-228-9844 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Wed, 11 am–10:30 pm Thurs–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun 2513 Old 63 S. 573-397-6486 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Wed, 11 am–10:30 pm Thurs–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun www.lasiestamex.com Enjoy delicious Mexican food with dine-in, carry-out and delivery options. The La Siesta menu features lunch specials, combination meals, soups, fajitas, quesadillas and an outstanding drink and liquor selection. Seniors 65 and older receive 5 percent off their orders.

LA TERRAZA GRILL $-$$ 128 E. Nifong Blvd., Suite B 573-445-9444 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun www.LTMexican.com Authentic Mexican cuisine at an affordable price can be found at La Terraza Grill. With both indoor and outdoor seating, La Terraza invites diners to enjoy fresh air alongside fresh flavors. Seniors can order lunch for only $4.99 or receive $2 off their bills.

SOUTHERN & HOMESTYLE JJ’S CAFE $

600 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-4773 Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm daily www.jjscafe.net With “Food So Great You’ll Scrape Your Plate,” patrons at JJ’s Café enjoy all-you-can-eat specials and are invited to dine in or carry out. Among the favorite dishes? The No. 6, JJ’s homemade biscuits and gravy. Seniors enjoy their own specially priced menu. 16

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LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN $-$$$$ 2316 Paris Road 573-474-5337 2200 W. Ash St., Suite 102 573-445-6650 Hours: 10 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–10 pm Fri–Sat www.showmelees.com Cooking up legendary fried chicken since 1966, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is never frozen and is hand-breaded, honeydipped and pressure-cooked. Don’t forget to add one of its legendary side dishes. Patrons 65 years and older, or those who present an AARP card, benefit from a 10 percent discount on their meals.

MIDWAY FAMILY RESTAURANT $-$$

6401 Highway 40 W. 573-445-6542 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week www.midwayexpo.com This 24-hour restaurant has both a big menu and a “Big-70 Challenge”: Seven buttery biscuits, 70 ounces of sausage, two servings of hash browns and four pieces of bacon are served in two pig bowls for challengers to attempt to finish. Only one challenger has succeeded out of the roughly 50 who have tried. Senior diners (challengers included) who are 55 years and older can enjoy a 10 percent discount on their meals.

PERCHE CREEK CAFÉ $

6751 Highway 40 W. 573-446-7400 Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–noon Sun www.perchecreekcafe.com While the locals have their regular tables, less frequent or even new diners are always welcome at Perche Creek Café. Open for breakfast or lunch, the café also is home to meetings of the Perche Creek Yacht Club, an informal social club with members located worldwide. Senior diners receive a 10 percent discount on their meals. v ID required for discounts. All deals subject to change.

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Culture & Entertainment

Celebrate with Festivals Your Guide To Culture And Entertainment In Columbia

From film festivals to art extravaganzas in the park – Columbia has festivals that appeal to tourists from all across the country. Festival season kicks off in late winter with the True/ False Film Fest, a weekend-long affair with films sponsored by the nonprofit organization behind Columbia’s favorite place to see a movie, Ragtag Cinema. This nationally known fest showcases the best of the best independent documentaries. With spring comes Artrageous, a weekend festival committed to showcasing the lively art and culture scene in Columbia. This festival, which takes place again in the fall, starts with a self-guided gallery tour, continues with educational activities and concludes with performance artist-restaurant collaborations to bring festival-goers brunch with a twist. Columbia’s newest festival, The Unbound Book Fest, debuted this April, celebrating literature of all kinds. The inaugural festival featured nationally recognized and best-selling authors across many genres. In May, celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the two-day Salute to Veterans airshow that takes place at Columbia Regional Airport to honor veterans and active duty members of the U.S. armed forces. Summer means series in Columbia. The Blue Note hosts Ninth Street Summerfest, a series of outdoor concerts downtown. Other music series include the Hot Summer Nights Festival, a six-week program with ticketed and free events, and Shelter Insurance’s free local showcase Concerts in the Gardens. If jazz is more your style, the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series is the way to go. June brings Art in the Park, midMissouri’s oldest and largest festival. Presented by the Columbia Art League, art-lovers and the art-curious alike will enjoy the showcase of more than 100 artists in Stephens Lake Park.

If one weekend in the park just isn’t enough, make more outdoor memories at Family Fun Fest in Cosmo Park Wednesdays from May through September. Each month, families will learn about a different theme. July 4th wouldn’t be the same without Fire in the Sky, the annual fireworks festival preceded by entertainment and children’s activities at Flat Branch Park. It’s a festival trifecta in September. First on deck is the Annual Tomato Festival at the University of Missouri’s Bradford Research Center with 100+ tomato and pepper samplings, chef competitions, wine tasting, hay rides, growing advice and kids’ corner activities. Next up, history comes alive at the Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show. Festival-workers dress in 19th-century clothing and practice trades and arts of the century. Later that month, rock, bluegrass and country INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

Fire In The Sky musicians command the stage at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in Stephens Lake Park. Past headliners include Needtobreathe, The Avett Brothers, Los Lobos and Buddy Guy. You’ll want to be sure to explore surrounding towns’ events, too. A favorite is the annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival south of the city. “Missouri’s Pumpkin Patch” bursts at its seams with arts and crafts, entertainment, Halloween decorations and tens of thousands of pumpkins. November brings the Citizen Jane Film Festival and a celebration of women in the film industry. This festival brings Columbia and its visitors independent films made by women to highlight undiscovered artistic treasures in a male-dominated industry. Finish off the year on New Year’s Eve with First Night Columbia, a block party in downtown Columbia that is alcohol-free and family-friendly.

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Culture & Entertainment

Elevate & Enlighten Art And Culture Abound

Year-round, there are cultural and performance events to participate in and enjoy. So explore and start penciling in events to come.

See A Show

The historic Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts at 203 S. Ninth St. offers shows ranging from the Missouri Symphony Orchestra and the University Philharmonic to nationally recognized bands and speakers. Some events at the Missouri Theatre are a part of the University Concert Series. The organization brings traveling productions of Broadway’s most famous shows, as well as a wide range of dance groups, musicians and comedians. Concert series performances also take place in Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus. Columbia’s higher education institutions also deliver student and faculty productions at the University of Missouri’s Rhynsburger Theatre and Corner Playhouse and the Stephens College Macklanburg Playhouse and Warehouse Theatre. “theater under the stars,” providing the The Talking Horse Theatre is an perfect summer evening out with family intimate blackbox theatre and concert or friends. There are also opportunities for venue in the North Village Arts District, youngsters through TRYPS and PACE, with productions that focus on strong two local theater companies for kids. character-driven scripts rather than Up for a short drive? Then visit the lavish sets and costumes. Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in the Those who prefer to be on stage instead National Historic Landmark village of of in the audience have several outlets for Arrow Rock, about 45 minutes from creativity. GreenHouse Theatre Project Columbia. The professional theater performs and produces classical, new attracts top-notch talent from across the works and experimental theatre with country and stages plays and musicals an emphasis on artistic collaboration; from June through September. promoting local artists, businesses and spaces. Find out more at greenhousetp. Listen Live at Some of org. Columbia Entertainment Company, Columbia’s Popular Venues 1800 Nelwood Drive, is a nonprofit If you’re in the mood for live music, The community theater entertaining residents Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St., is de rigueur. with popular musicals and plays. Outdoor The venue has been around for more Maplewood Barn Community Theatre, than 30 years and brings a wide range of 2900 E. Nifong Blvd., is Columbia’s INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

Missouri Theatre big acts, from Snoop Dogg to Little Feat to Dierks Bentley. Many Columbia venues feature intimate settings. Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave., and The Bridge, 1020 E. Walnut St., are popular spots for up-and-coming musicians, both local and out-of-state. Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way, is another favorite spot for late-night jazz.

Stroll Through An Art Gallery Admiring art is an endless pursuit, particularly in Columbia. Start downtown at Artlandish Gallery, 1019 E. Walnut St., for art, fine crafts and workshops. After perusing featured pieces, take the colorful, painted steps downstairs to experience the Catacombs, which houses paintings, jewelry and even

tie-dyed T-shirts created and sold by local artists. Just up the block, tour Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St. Artist Chris Teeter created the venue’s interior doors — each tells a different story. Occasionally, the doors are open to reveal artists’ studios; you’ll be able to interact with the artists and perhaps even buy a piece of their work to take home. Also downtown are the Columbia Art League, 207 S. Ninth St., and the Sager Braudis Gallery, 1025 E. Walnut St.; at both venues, visitors find unique and often local pieces on display and for sale. The Imago Gallery & Cultural Center at 1020 E. Broadway, sponsored by Karis Church, seeks to celebrate the arts as a means to imagining a creative God. Nearby, the University of Missouri offers the McDougall Gallery with exhibits exploring photojournalism, the George Caleb Bingham Gallery featuring contemporary art exhibitions by national and international artists as well as MU students and faculty, and the Craft Studio Gallery, exhibiting the work of MU students, faculty, staff and local artists. The State Historical Society of Missouri is also located on the MU campus; its galleries on the ground floor of Elmer Ellis Library display rotating exhibits with selected paintings by George Caleb Bingham and Thomas Hart Benton on permanent display. Stephens College also contributes to the gallery scene with the Davis Art Gallery, exhibiting works by professional guest artists, faculty and students. Columbia College offers the Greg Hardwick Gallery, displaying 3-D and nontraditional media including video, and the Sidney Larson Gallery, presenting exhibits by professional artists, students and faculty. South of town, the Boone County Historical Society houses the Montminy Art Gallery, 3801 Ponderosa St., showcasing the work of local, regional and state artists. All across Columbia, local businesses have art collections worth encountering. See how easy it is to mix business with pleasure at Central Bank of Boone County, 720 E. Broadway, Landmark Bank, 801 E. Broadway, and Boone Hospital Center, 1600 E. Broadway, and the Boone Hospital Nifong Medical Plaza, 900 W. Nifong Blvd. INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

Sports

Game On!

Both Athletes And Sports Fans Have A Ball In Columbia

Check out the many ways to be either a spectator or a participant in Columbia’s sports scene.

SPECTATE

The Columbia sports scene revolves around the University of Missouri. Mizzou is a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, with more than 500 student-athletes competing on 18 varsity teams. Watch football, cross-country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball in the fall. Enjoy wrestling, basketball, women’s gymnastics, and swimming and diving during the winter. Baseball, softball, track and field, and golf take place each spring. The women’s tennis team competes year-round. In 2012, Mizzou left the Big 12 athletic conference to join the Southeastern Conference, where 17 Tiger teams compete. The Tigers were proud to show their new rivals the impressive facilities in the Mizzou Sports Park, which includes Memorial Stadium, Mizzou Arena, the Hearnes Center, the Mizzou Aquatic Center and the Audrey J. Walton Track Stadium. The 2013 women’s volleyball team won Mizzou’s first SEC championship in any sport, and the Tiger football team claimed the 2013 and 2014 SEC East titles. Because the SEC does not participate in wrestling, MU grapplers compete in the Mid-American Conference. The wrestling team has won the MAC tournament title the last three seasons. Visit www.mutigers.com for more information about Mizzou sports schedules and facilities. Columbia College is home to 15 varsity sports in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, women’s volleyball and baseball, which will start in the fall of 2016. The Cougars belong to the American Midwest

Conference. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams and the women’s soccer team won the AMC championship in 2014. Visit www.columbiacougars.com for more information. Stephens College is also an NAIA member competing in the American Midwest Conference. The Stars sponsor eight sports including basketball, competitive dance, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. During the 2014-15 academic year, Stephens introduced competitive dance as its newest varsity program. Visit www.stephensstars.com to learn more.

PARTICIPATE

The Show-Me State Games are an Olympic-style athletics festival featuring more than 40 sports for all ages and ability levels. The majority of events take place in June and July, but others occur in different months to promote health, fitness, family and fun year-round. A part of the Show-Me State Games, the Missouri State

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Senior Games take place in June. This Olympic-style sports festival gives individuals 50 and older the chance to compete for medals in a wide variety of sports and skill contests, from throwing horseshoes to racing in a triathlon. Find out more at www.smsg.org. The Columbia Track Club hosts many running events throughout the year, including the Heart of America marathon. The challenging 26.2-mile race, which takes place each Labor Day, is the fourtholdest marathon in the country. The Columbia Multisport Club is a great way to get involved with the local triathlon crowd. The group offers training events and supports local races. TriZou, a sprint triathlon that occurs each May, is one of the most popular pool-swim triathlons in the country. Learn the best cycling routes in town via either the Columbia Bicycle Club or Big Tree Cycling Team. Bike shops such as Cyclextreme, Walt’s and Tryathletics also offer organized group rides. v

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Golf Guide

Perfect Rounds

A Guide To Golf Courses In The Columbia Area

Mid-Missouri golfers have the luxury of playing on golf courses designed for every skill level and budget. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a first-timer, there are plenty of options for you and your friends.

PUBLIC COURSES

A.L. Gustin Golf Course

18 Stadium Blvd. 573-882-6016 www.gustingolfcourse.com Public, open year-round Just minutes from the University of Missouri campus, A.L. Gustin Golf Course has been a golfing destination for students and the community since 1959. The par-70 is known for its hills, which add to the challenge and aesthetics of the course. Gustin is also the golf home of the Show-Me State Games and the Phil Cotton Invitational, one of the state’s premier amateur tournaments. Tees: Black – 6,492; Gold – 5,839; White – 4,662 Hazards: Water, bunkers, tree-lined Dress Code: Soft spikes and collared shirts required Lessons Available: Two pros are available for individual or group lessons. Other Amenities: Pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting green, on-course shelter housing

Eagle Knoll Golf Course 5757 E. Eagle Knoll Drive, Hartsburg 800-909-0564; 573-761-4653 for tee times www.eagleknoll.com Public, open year-round Golf Digest gives 4½ stars to this par-72 course. Opened in 1996, upscale Eagle Knoll is a challenging and beautiful 24

course with hills, gorges and wetlands. It’s a quick 20-minute drive from Columbia for a day on the links. Golf Digest has also ranked Eagle Knoll third for Best Value in the Nation and eighth

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in Pace of Play. Tees: Gold – 6,920; Blue – 6,667; White – 6,186; Green — 5,603; Red – 5,174 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Soft spikes and collared

shirts required

Lessons Available: Lessons are available by appointment. Pay $35 for a half-hour lesson, or buy a series of four half-hour lessons for $120. Other Amenities: Pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting green, locker rooms

Hail Ridge Golf Course 17511 Highway 87, Boonville 660-882-2223 www.hailridgegolf.com Public, open year-round Since its construction in 2005, this 18-hole public course has become a favorite among mid-Missouri golfers. The beautiful fairways are great for a friendly round with friends or office tournament. With three sets of tees, golfers of all skill levels can play.

Tees: Blues – 6,516; Whites – 5,982; Reds – 5,061

Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: No cut-off shirts; soft spikes or tennis shoes only

Lessons Available: Free lessons are available on Tuesday evenings for golfers 18 and younger; email or call for prices, or to reserve a time for private lessons. Other Amenities: Pro shop, driving range, practice green, full-service bar, ballroom

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Lake of the Woods

6700 St. Charles Road 573-474-7011 or 573-499-GOLF (4653) www.gogolflow.com Public, open year-round Lake of the Woods is a par-71 golf course for all levels of play. Built in the 1930s as a nine-hole course, Lake of the Woods has seen several renovations, most notably in the early ’70s when it upgraded to 18 holes, as well as recent fairway updates. This relatively flat municipal course, with easy-to-walk rolling hills, reconstructed two greens in May 2011. Tees: Blue — 6,378; White – 6,084; Red – 4,901 Hazards: Bunkers, tree-lined, water Dress Code: No dress code, but collared shirts are preferred; soft spikes or tennis shoes only Lessons Available: Lessons are available at Columbia’s other city course, L.A. Nickell. Other Amenities: Pool, snack bar, two practice greens

L.A. Nickell Golf Course

1800 Parkside Drive 573-445-4213 or 573-499-GOLF (4653) www.gogolflan.com Public, open year-round Columbia’s second municipal course, around since 1951, was renovated in 2013. Now with three sets of tees, players of all experience levels will make the most of their time on this par-70. The front nine of the course is ideal for junior players, but advanced golfers will still find the course satisfying. Tees: Blue – 6,335; White – 5,869; Red – 4,771 Hazards: Water Dress Code: No dress code, but collared shirts are preferred; soft spikes or tennis shoes required; only one player per bag Lessons Available: Lessons throughout the year are contracted out. Contact the course for more information. Other Amenities: Driving range, two practice greens, snack bar

Railwood Golf Club

12925 County Road 4037, Holts Summit 573-896-4653 www.railwoodgolf.com 26

Public, open year-round Owned by former San Francisco 49er and University of Missouri football standout Justin Smith, Railwood Golf Course is another good option for your Saturday morning round. With Railwood Creek, Nieman’s Creek and other waterways running through the course, the Holts Summit spot is a nice change if you’ve mastered all the clubs in Columbia. Tees: Pro Tee – 6,664; Championship Tee – 6,204 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Relaxed dress code, but no muscle shirts or tank tops

Lessons Available: No lessons available

Other Amenities: Driving range, snack bar, pro shop, viewing deck

PRIVATE COURSES

The Club at Old Hawthorne 6221 E. Broadway 573-442-5280 www.oldhawthorne.com

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Opened in 2007, The Club at Old Hawthorne is the newest golf course in Columbia. The 220-acre course, which used to be a horse farm, is also the home of the Mizzou Tiger men’s and women’s golf teams, who have their own practice area on the expansive 22-acre practice facility. The Tigers’ multimillion-dollar teaching facility, Walsworth Family Golf Center, opened at Old Hawthorne in 2013. Tees: Tournament – 7,221; Back – 6,723; Middle – 6,234; Intermediate – 5,595; Forward – 4,732 Hazards: Water, bunkers and native grass Dress Code: No denim and collared shirts; no metal spikes Lessons Available: Junior, individual and group lessons available with one of Old Hawthorne’s four instructors; junior and women’s clinics also offered Other Amenities: 22-acre practice area with driving range, chipping green, putting green and wedge area; golf shop; snack bar at No. 10; locker rooms by the pool

Columbia Country Club

2210 N. Country Club Drive 573-449-4115 www.columbiacc.net With a front nine that dates back to 1921, CCC was the first private club in Columbia. It’s still a favorite, thanks to its wooded fairways and fast greens. With three par 3s and two par 5s on the back nine, one local golfer calls it challenging but fun. Tees: Whites – 4,659; Silver – 5,445; Black – 6,070; Gold – 6,627 Hazards: Water, bunkers Dress Code: Collared shirts and soft spikes required; no jeans Lessons Available: Available by appointment, lessons range from $30 to $50 for one hour. Other Amenities: Driving range, practice green, restaurant, snack bar, pool, full ballroom, full bar, massage room

Country Club of Missouri

1300 Woodrail Ave. 573-442-1310 www.ccmo.net. The Country Club of Missouri is Columbia’s only member-owned country club. Founded in 1971, it is located on the southwest side of town. The par72 golf course features zoysia fairways and a completely renovated back nine, plus 18 brand-new bluegrass rough and bentgrass greens. This setup provides a tough challenge for low-handicap golfers while remaining playable and enjoyable for higher handicaps of all ages and genders. The golf facilities include a driving range, short-game area and putting green. Tees: Red – 5,015; White –5,778; Blue– 6,018; Gold – 6,713 Hazards: Lake, ponds, creeks, sand bunkers Dress Code: Country club attire required (no denim allowed and must wear a collared shirt) Lessons Available: Members only Most Challenging Hole: The tee shot at No. 17 is over a large lake, so the par 4 requires some strategy. “If you’re not a long hitter you have to go around the lake,” says pro shop manager Jason Conner. “If you can hit it big, go right at the green, but you had better hit it well.” Other Amenities: Practice green, driving range, restaurant, snack bar, tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness facility, dining room, lounge, banquet facility v INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

Golf Guide

Take A Golf Daytrip Tee Off At These Mid-Missouri Courses

THE CLUB AT PORTO CIMA 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-964-3100 www.portocima.com Distance From Columbia: 74 miles Amenities: 14-acre driving range, two practice greens, multiple practice bunkers, pitching and chipping green, restaurant, fitness facilities, yacht club with pool, tennis courts, member docking and marina clubhouse Good To Know: This par-72 course at Lake of the Ozarks is the only Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Missouri. The course, which opened in 2000, has seven holes that play on or along the Lake. That might be why Golf Digest ranked the course No. 4 for the best new private golf club to open in the country for 2000-2001. It was also voted the No. 1 golf course in Missouri by the Missouri Golf Association in 2011. HERITAGE HILLS GOLF COURSE 3534 Highway JJ, Moberly 660-269-8659 www.heritagehillsgolfcourse.com Distance From Columbia: 48 miles Other Amenities: Practice putting green, snack bar, lockers in each restroom Good To Know: Heritage Hills has undergone several renovations since its opening in 1918, including a brand-new clubhouse. There are special promotions on Mondays. On weekend mornings, the course is not very busy; Head Pro Kit Tennyson suggests players come out and get a nice round in before noon. Heritage Hills also has reciprocation deals with surrounding area courses. JEFFERSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB 516 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City 573-893-3306 www.jeffersoncitycountryclub.com Distance From Columbia: 34 miles Amenities: Two restaurants, tennis courts, pool, pro shop Good To Know: Cautious about venturing out to a new course? You might not have to travel as far as you think. The Jefferson City Country Club’s website offers a virtual tour for golfers interested in the lay of the land.

Guests are only a click away from detailed maps, descriptions and tips for each hole using the interactive scorecard. MEADOW LAKE ACRES COUNTRY CLUB 2600 Meadow Lake Drive, New Bloomfield 573-491-3356 www.mlacc.org Distance From Columbia: 28 miles Amenities: Heated pool and deck, banquet hall, pro shop Good To Know: Although every hole at Meadow Lake Acres will challenge and thrill any golfer, its self-proclaimed signature hole is No. 6, a par 3. It demands great accuracy and nerves of steel, but a player courageous enough to conquer the water will have a successful round. TANGLEWOOD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE 818 Golf Drive, Fulton 573-642-7277 www.tanglewoodfulton.com Distance From Columbia: 25 miles Amenities: Pro shop, driving range, bar and snack bar Good To Know: A par-72 course located in

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Fulton since 1997, Tanglewood was designed by Jerry Loomis. Its rolling hills and gorgeous fairways are perfect for the annual tournaments it hosts for a variety of midMissouri golfers, ranging from corporate outings to charity organizations. The course also offers practice facilities for the rusty golfer looking to step up the swing. TURKEY CREEK GOLF CENTER 1616 Oil Well Road, Jefferson City 573-636-7833 www.turkeycreekgolfcenter.com Distance From Columbia: 30 miles Amenities: Pro shop, driving range, minigolf, clubhouse with snack bar Good To Know: Turkey Creek boasts both a golfer’s haven and a fun, family environment. In addition to the par-3 course, there’s a lighted driving range for night play, as well as a pro shop for golfers looking to lighten their wallets. Minigolf is also available for parents and kids alike to enjoy for $6.25. Turkey Creek’s Clubhouse offers burgers, hot dogs and ice cream. v

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Choosing Children Lynn Barnett’s Vocation To Educate And Serve By Rebecca French Smith • Photos by LG Patterson

Lynn Barnett and her five children, Becky, Betsy, Katie, Kenley and Lindsey, in 1990

ynn Barnett remembers what she was wearing the day she interviewed for the director of special education position at the Columbia Public Schools’ district office in August 1984. She remembers each of the people in the room by name. Several were her former teachers and principal. She remembers confidently walking out and passing the next applicant, the then-director of special education for the state of Missouri. She didn’t have a chance. But she got the call. “I don’t know how all of this happened,” she says. “It’s still amazing to me today.” A retired special education teacher and school district administrator, Barnett, 65, is a product of the school system she served most of her professional career. She was in the inaugural

second grade class at Parkade Elementary when it opened in 1958. She attended Jefferson Junior High and graduated from Hickman High School. It was in junior high she knew beyond doubt that she wanted to go into education. When she started teaching special education students in mid-1970, the school environment was starkly different than that of today. There were no computers, no cell phones, no drugs. Concerns have since shifted from earthquake preparedness to active shooters. Barnett loved when she could “make that light bulb come on, when [a child] could grasp something for the first time, especially with the children that I worked with so much, the children with mental retardation. It took longer and it took different strategies, different ways, and sometimes it was another child that was able to get it across for them. But, for a child to learn something is just amazing,” she says.

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Barnett’s class at Shepard Elementary in 1975. Barnett’s shift from classroom instruction to administration seemed a natural course. The longer she worked in administration, the more her job evolved. As positions shifted, new responsibilities were bestowed upon her. By the end of her career, her job description encompassed special education and student services that included nurses, counselors and social workers. From her hiring in 1984 to her retirement in 2009, she became a conduit for services for children. She developed community teams, which included the juvenile office, social services and mental health. They held regular interagency meetings weekly. She was secretary for the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education and in charge of communications for the district the last four years of her career. In what might seem like an impossible situation, Barnett is almost unflappable, says CPS Community Relations Director Michelle Baumstark. “She is a very strong person. I don’t think a lot of people can do what she has done and do it so well. … If there’s a bump in the road, she smiles and says, ‘Tomorrow will be better.’ ” To Barnett, “It was meant to be.” “It was a vocation. It was never a job,” she says. “It was a vocation. It is my belief system.”

FAITH & FAMILY

Lynn Barnett is not particularly fond of board games, says her middle child Katie Hequembourg. Get her to a Mizzou Tiger football or basketball game and she is 32

In 1991, Barnett won the Joan Davis Award for Outstanding Special Educator for Missouri. much happier. Hequembourg is one of Barnett’s five daughters she raised by herself and to whom she passed her love of teaching. “She was my inspiration,” Hequembourg says. “She was always my biggest supporter and I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I can remember, kindergarten, first grade. We would play ‘school,’ and she would bring home a grade book so that I could write my pretend grades.” Raising a family alone was daunting, but Barnett’s faith got her through, she says. “You could be very overwhelmed in the situation where you have five children to figure out who’s going to pay for college, where are you going to get money to pay for cars, car insurance and the things that need to happen, but I learned to just trust.” With additional income from a few college courses Barnett taught at night at Columbia College and the University of Missouri, she was able to put all five through college. “Those college courses came at the right time, every time,” Barnett says. “I wanted to get [the girls] to a point that I knew if something happened to me, they can support themselves. That’s through education, which is so very important.” “Every day when I think, ‘oh my goodness, I don’t know how I’m going to do it another day,’” Hequembourg says, “I just think back to my mom and how she did it with all five of us, and she never seemed weak at all.”

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RETIREMENT

“I don’t think she knows what that word means, “ Hequembourg says. “Even when she was first retired she was always on the go.” Barnett admits it was hard for her to leave her job at the CPS district office. “I had a really hard time leaving the office, so I went back to the office (the day after I retired) for a bit of the day for a month,” she says. “I couldn’t leave it. I always found that there was something else I needed to do.” Eventually, she did move on. “I’m a doer rather than—I don’t knit and do needlework and do art and things like that. I don’t do that.” Instead, Barnett walks and bikes the Katy Trail with her husband, David Sleper. She also gardens

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Barnett loved her job as director of special education at Columbia Public Schools.

Barnett retired seven years ago but still volunteers with children.

with her brother on his mini farm south of Columbia. She canned green beans and beets this year. It was a good year, she says. The rain had perfect timing. “The nice thing about it is — it’s a wonderful thing about retirement — I can choose what I want to do,” Barnett says. Though, most days those choices include serving someone else, usually children. In the months of July and August, for example, there are a few weeks between the end of summer school and the new school year. Barnett made lunches in her kitchen and took them to the children at Columbia Square Apartments across from the CPS district office. In this time frame, she says, many of them don’t have lunch available. So, she made 585 lunches this past summer.

“I need structure in my life. I need to be productive,” Barnett says. “I don’t have any official jobs where I’m on a payroll, but I work best if I have a list of what I need to accomplish by the end of each day, or at least what I’m supposed to be doing. Because when I put my head on the pillow at night, I have to feel like I’ve done something.” She smiles and shrugs at the confession. Indeed, since her retirement from the CPS district office seven years ago, she has “worked” for the health department, juvenile services and Community United Methodist Church, where she is a member. More recently, though, she fills two board seats for organizations she has long been connected with through her job at CPS: the chairperson of the Family Health Cen-

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ter Board and president of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF). Having worked with the Family Health Center for 22 years, on and off the board, she says, the organization does a nice job of making medical services available to more people. Her role at CPSF is new. CPSF supports the school district through grants to procure services, materials, books, guest speakers and more for educational needs and desires that fall outside of what the stretched district budget can provide. This year, the CPSF celebrates 20 years, and in that time, it has given out more than a million dollars to the district. “What’s neat about this organization, is it’s made up of people that care about the school district, but they’re not all teachers,” Barnett says. People like her. Barnett’s vocation has evolved once again.

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Travel Clubs

Time To Travel

Discover New Destinations With Local Travel Clubs

One of the most anticipated perks of retirement is gaining the freedom to travel. Get started seeing the world with one of these local bank travel clubs, all of which cater exclusively to people who have reached the age of 50 and none of which require club dues or fees to join.

Classic

Central Bank of Boone County 573-874-8548 www.BooneBank.com From Panama to Paris, Classic takes members all over the United States and the world. Stateside trips range from Cardinals games in St. Louis to fall foliage tours in Vermont, while upcoming trips abroad include destinations such as Iceland, Germany and Italy. Classic members also enjoy special deals with local businesses, in addition to banking amenities, educational seminar opportunities and quarterly newsletters. Individuals 50 years or older with a Central Bank of Boone County checking account and at least $5,000 on deposit at Central Bank of Boone County are welcome to join.

Elite Advantage Club

Hawthorn Bank 573-761-6246 www.hawthornbank.com Members of the Elite Advantage Club have a blast with their friends on great trips and fun local adventures. Upcoming trips include Caribbean cruises, a winter escape to San Diego and Temecula, Calif., and an exploration of the Rhine, among other fabulous guided excursions. Members must be at least 50 years of age with at least $5,000 on deposit with Hawthorn Bank and along with travel opportunities, receive several banking perks, plus invitations to events and a newsletter.

GOLD Club

First Midwest Bank 573-785-8461 www.FMBDexter.com/Gold-Club.html The GOLD Club offers daytrips, overnight trips and extended travel. People who are age 50 or better and have a minimum balance of $5,000 are eligible to become GOLD Club members. A member may bring a non-member guest along on a trip, and the guest will pay the same price as the member. Upcoming trips include Ireland, Alabama, Memphis and Pennsylvania. The GOLD Club also offers educational and informative seminars, banking amenities and luncheons.

Gold Leaf Club

The Callaway Bank 573-447-1771 www.CallawayBank.com/Personal/GoldLeaf-Club The Gold Leaf Club welcomes individuals 50 years old or older to join them for their many trips and activities. Enjoy card games and social activities or trips to interesting places. From baseball games and casino tours to orchard days and theater nights, the Gold Leaf Club gives members a range of fun options. Special banking products are also included with membership.

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Horizons Club

First State Community Bank 573-441-1800 http://www.fscb.com The Horizons Club offers luncheons, local outings, regional day trips and travel opportunities outside the United States. Club members can enjoy professionally guided tours in the United States and abroad with other local travelers. The Horizons Club is open to those who are at least 50 years of age and maintain a Horizons Club Checking Account.

Landmark Club

Landmark Bank 573-499-7330 www.LandmarkBank.com Landmark Club is open to those 50 and older with at least $5,000 in any combination of deposit or loan accounts with Landmark Bank. The club offers premium banking services and personal enrichment opportunities, such as guest speakers, seminars, social get-togethers and theater trips, as well as local and worldwide group travel opportunities. Escape the winter’s cold on a Caribbean Cruise; experience the “final frontier” — Alaska; sightsee in the “Big Apple” on a tour showcasing the Gilded Age of New York; or join an unforgettable Danube River Cruise from Prague to Budapest. Landmark Club has a trip for every traveler’s taste and budget.

PALS

Providence Bank 573-761-3669 www.myprovidencebank.com Explore new topics, learn new skills, socialize, laugh and create lasting memories at PALS events. Seniors age 50 or better can join the club for preferred rates and for adventure. Day tours allow members to discover sights and adventures right in their own backyard. Join other seniors for trips to musicals, museums and historic towns and just get away for the day. PALS members can also received preferred rates with an active checking account and $5,000 in combined balances at Providence Bank. v

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Fun & Games

THEME: FOOTBALL 41. WATERWHEEL

15. SURROUNDED BY A SASH

43. ONE ALGAE REPRESENTATIVE

20. “LITTLE ____ FACT”

44. BRACELET ADD-ON 46. *DEFENSIVE TEXAN 47. AS OPPOSED TO WANT 48. SORT OF

52. LIKE SOME MARTINIS

27. *PREVIOUSLY AN OILER

53. MAKE FUN OF

29. GARFIELD’S CRY

55. “... ____ HE DROVE OUT OF SIGHT”

31. CONJUNCTION IN COMPARATIVES

64. DISTINGUISHING FEATURE 65. “____ WE THERE YET?” 67. WOVEN WALL HANGING 69. INUIT SHELTER 70. DARK LOAF 71. *PHILIP RIVERS, SAN ____ CHARGER 72. “AS ____ ON TV” 73. SWIMMER’S DISTANCE 74. FAMOUS FABULIST

DOWN

25. CLUB ALTERNATIVE

1. CAPITAL OF BELARUS

17. TIGER’S PROP

6. THE ____ FOUR

18. INCOMPETENT

28. *SHOVED TO FLOOR ON TV BY NFL’S JIM EVERETT

9. MUSCOVITE OR BIOTITE

19. FINNISH CURRENCY, PREEURO

13. SAVORY TASTE 14. *LOGO OF A TV NETWORK AIRING FIRST SUPER BOWL 15. BIGGER FROM SIDE TO SIDE

21. *NON-CONTACT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 23. *HALL OF FAME QUARTERBACK STABLER 24. TWOSOME

25. *CAN’T BE DONE FROM BEHIND IN NFL 26. DELHI POLICEMAN’S CLUB

61. *2015 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

16. MERLIN’S CRAFT

24. MAKE IMMORAL

50. ENTRY DOCUMENT

57. *WHERE YOU FIND SOME LINEBACKERS

ACROSS

22. OOH AND ____

32. LIKE A BATHROOM FLOOR? 33. ONE WHO DOES #58 DOWN 34. *SUPER BOWLFREQUENTING QUARTERBACK 36. UMBILICAL CONNECTION 38. LAKE ____CACA, SOUTH AMERICA 42. FILLED WITH BEWILDERMENT 45. POPULAR CUBAN COCKTAIL 49. TEMPORARY CRAZE 51. SPANISH LOSER, 1588

1. “____’S THE WORD”

54. JACK SPARROW’S BLACK ____

2. ALLAH’S CLERIC

56. BONE-CHILLING

3. NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING ASSOCIATION

57. *1970S NFL PRO BOWLERS TAYLOR OR ARMSTRONG

4. BRAT’S LOOK

58. EGG ON

5. *NOT TO BE ROUGHED UP

59. STORY “OF TWO CITIES”

6. GREEK CHEESE

60. STATE OF ISRAEL

7. SAILOR’S AFFIRMATIVE

61. SAFARI RIDE

30. “____ ____ TIME MACHINE”

8. BURLY

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35. SECULAR

9. BREATH FRESHENER

63. KIND OF PALM

37. WHAT A WILLOW DID?

10. CARTOON LIGHTBULB

66. SWEDISH SHAG RUG

39. HELICOPTER SOUND

11. PORCINI MUSHROOMS

68. DIP INTO LIQUID

40. *LEGENDARY GRAHAM

12. CREATIVE

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The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living

573-815-9111 3104 Bluff Creek Drive Columbia, MO 65201 americareusa.net Pricing: Semi-private $175 daily; private $203 daily Unit Sizes: Studio w/bath Amenities: Specialized community for Memory Care; Lovely private and semi-private accommodations; secure and safe memory care environment; one level living; a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; specialized staff for memory care; Best Friends Approach; a controlled multi-sensory environment room; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style 40

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dining with always available menu; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping; laundry services; utilities (water and electric); assisted spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; secure outdoor garden; walking path; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (shortterm stay); cable; land-line phone; on-site beauty/barber shop. Description: Through our Best Friends Approach, we focus on creative ways to help manage and treat the behavior-based symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before introducing or expanding the use of medications. By better understanding our friends’ life stories, we find ways to engage and redirect. Together with our residents’ personal physician, our nurse and regional nurse consultant work to ensure that medications are appropriate and kept to a minimum.

Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living

573-815-9111 3104 Bluff Creek Drive Columbia, MO 65201 americareusa.net Pricing: Semi-private $103 daily; private $146 daily Unit Sizes: Studio w/ bath, approximately 250 sq. ft. Amenities: Private and semi-private accommodations with full private baths; safe environment; one-level living in an intimate, family-like atmosphere; fulltime licensed nurse available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; in-room medication supervision and distribution; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style dining with always available menu and many choices; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping; laundry services; utilities (water and electric); on-site beauty shop/barber shop; assisted spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; exercise area including an outdoor walking path; weekly shopping trips; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (short-term stay); cable; land-line phone.

The Arbors at Colony Pointe Assisted Living

573-234-1193 1508 Chapel Hill Road Columbia, Mo 65203 americareusa.net Pricing: Semi-Private $182 daily; private $213 daily; deluxe private $261 daily Unit Sizes: Semi-private; private; deluxe private Amenities: Specialized community for Memory Care; private and semiprivate accommodations; secure and safe memory care environment; one level living; a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; specialized staff for memory care; Best Friends Approach; a controlled multi-sensory environment room; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style dining with always available menu; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping; laundry services; utilities (water and electric); assisted spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; secure outdoor garden; walking path; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (shortterm stay); cable; land-line phone; on-site beauty/barber shop. Description: When you visit The Arbors at Colony Pointe, you’ll feel that warm embrace that makes a difference in the everyday lives of our residents. Our care partners are trained in The Best Friends Approach to Memory Care and learn how to align with our residents as friends rather than caregivers. This friendshipbased approach, which includes families, creates a circle of support around our residents. At The Arbors at Colony Pointe, life becomes more enjoyable every day.

Description: Bluff Creek Terrace has been a vital part of Columbia’s senior care continuum. Our intimate floor plan and person-centered care philosophy combine to create an intimate yet vibrant community where our residents and care partners create an extended family for each other. Come see why 97% of Bluff Creek Terrace residents and families would recommend us to others.

Ashland Villa Assisted Living

573-657-1920 301 South Henry Clay Blvd Ashland, MO 65010 americareusa.net Pricing: Semi-private $100 daily; private $127 daily; suite $133 daily Unit Sizes: Semi-private studio apartments; large private studio apartments. Amenities for suites: Private and semi-private accommodations with full private baths; secure environment; one level living in an intimate, family-like atmosphere; full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; in-room medication supervision and distribution; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style dining with always available menu and many choices; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping laundry services; utilities (water and electric); on-site beauty shop/barber shop; assisted spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; exercise area; an outdoor walking path; weekly shopping trips; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (short-term stay); cable; land-line phone; on-site beauty/barber shop. Description: When you visit Ashland Villa, you’ll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It’s a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that’s in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care partners are dedicated to creating an environment where residents can thrive and where family always feels welcome. With caring smiles and helping hands, we strive to ease the transition into assisted living for everyone involved. INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

Boone Landing

573-443-2007 109 N Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201 www.boonelanding.com Pricing: $2,099 to $4,274 per month. Unit Sizes: 22BR, 2BA, 937 sq ft.; 2BR, 2 BA, 975 sq ft.; 1BR, 1BA, 755 sq ft.; 1BR, 1BR, 542 sq ft.; Studio, 1BA, 404 sq ft Amenities: All inclusive rent, including utilities, an emergency response system, live-in management that responds to those emergency calls, three chef-prepared meals per day, housekeeping, and transportation included in one rent payment per month. On site care agency that allows residents to age in place. Description: From the moment you arrive at Boone Landing, you will feel a welcoming sense of community. And before you know it, your fellow residents and staff will seem more like family than friends. That very special feeling of being right where you belong is what makes Boone Landing like nothing else. Welcome to Holiday. Welcome Home.

Colony Pointe Assisted Living

573-234-1193 1510 Chapel Hill Road Columbia, Mo 65203 americareusa.net Pricing: Semi-private $137 daily; studio w/ bath $157 daily; small alcove w/bath $163 daily; large alcove w/bath $173 daily; 1 bedroom suite w/bath $184 Unit Sizes: Studio w/bath, small alcove w/ bath, large alcove w/bath, 1 bedroom suite w/bath, semi-private w/bath Unit Sizes: Studio w/bath, small alcove w/ bath, large alcove w/bath, 1 bedroom suite w/bath, semi-private w/bath Amenities: Private and semi-private accommodations with full private baths; secure environment; one level living in an intimate, family-like atmosphere; fulltime licensed nurse available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; in-room medication supervision and distribution; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style dining with always available menu and many choices; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping laundry services; utilities (water and electric); onsite beauty shop/barber shop; assisted 42

spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; exercise area; an outdoor walking path; weekly shopping trips; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (short-term stay); cable; landline phone; on-site beauty/barber shop. Description: When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you’ll find a welcome home at Colony Pointe in Boone County near Boone Hospital and University Hospital in Columbia. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That’s part of the charm of Colony Pointe. We believe in being felt more than being seen, and in offering just the right touch for each individual.

The Cottages of Hartmann Village Independent Living

660-882-9933 615 Rankin Mill Lane Boonville, MO 65233 americareusa.net Pricing: Patio Home $3,350 monthly; 2 Bedroom Cottage $ 2,300- $2600; 1 bedroom Cottage $2,200-2300 (coming in November) Unit Sizes: 3 BR, 2 BA - Patio Home; 2 BR, 1 BA – Cottage; 1 BR, 1 BA - Cottage (coming in November) Amenities: Secure environment; fully equipped kitchens; washer and dryer in each unit; weekly housekeeping; one meal of your choice each day served in our dining room; restaurant style dining with always available menu and many choices; private dining room for family and friends; laundry services; utilities (water, electric and trash); on-site beauty shop/barber shop; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; pet friendly; interior and exterior maintenance and lawn service; emergency call/intercom in each unit; scheduled transportation; concierge service; one level living; cable; land-line phone; Wi-Fi; additional meal availability as needed; additional housekeeping services as needed. Description: For this next season of life, consider The Cottages of Hartmann Village, an ideal place for those considering the move to a retirement community. Our independent living community in Boonville offers a setting where you can get to know

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your neighbors and be part of an active and vibrant community. Our helpful staff is here whenever you need assistance to make life easier. The Cottages of Hartmann Village puts everything you need within reach. We invite you to stop by and visit our community. We think you’ll like what you’ll see.

Gentry Estates

573-443-0437 4150 Bethel Street Columbia, MO 65203 fairwaymanagement.com Pricing: $2,099 to $4,274 per month. Unit Sizes: 2 BR - $622; 1 BR - $530 Amenities: Apartments include all electric; full kitchen including: range and oven, refrigerator with ice maker, garbage disposal, dishwasher; ceiling fans; full size stackable washer and dryer in each unit. Community amenities include the community room with full kitchen; computer lab; library fitness room; billiards room; theatre multipurpose room; walking paths; outside patio with grilling area; resident controlled access; shuttle service; meal program; hair salon. Description: Gentry Estates Phase II coming late this year.

Hartmann Village Assisted Living

660-882-9933 615 Rankin Mill Lane Boonville, MO 65233 americareusa.net Pricing: Private studio $128 daily; semiprivate studio $92 daily; private alcove $146 daily; semi-private alcove $108 daily; private 1 BR $165 daily; Semi-private 1 BR $119 daily Unit Sizes: Semi-private apartments w/bath; studio w/bath; alcove w/bath; 1 BR w/bath Amenities: Private and semi-private accommodations with full private baths; secure environment; one level living in an intimate, family-like atmosphere; fulltime licensed nurse, available 24 hours a day; certified personnel on duty 24 hours a day; in-room medication supervision and distribution; assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.; individualized healthcare and services; therapy services for those who qualify; restaurant style dining with always available menu and many

choices; private dining room for family and friends; weekly housekeeping; laundry services; utilities (water and electric); on-site beauty shop/barber shop; assisted spa with whirlpool bath and large walk-in shower; exercise area; outdoor walking path; weekly shopping trips; social outings; entertainment and social activities; daily social enrichment programs; Wi-Fi; pet friendly; Daylight (senior day program); respite care (shortterm stay); cable; land-line phone. Description: Hartmann Village offers person-centered assisted living in Boonville. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services and healthcare. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication monitoring. When you and your family feel as though “scheduled care” by family or a home health agency is no longer meeting your needs, Hartmann Village may be the right choice.

Provision Living at Columbia

573-234-1091 2333 Chapel Hill Road Columbia, MO, 65203 ColumbiaSeniorLiving.com Pricing: $4,600 to $5,900 Unit Sizes: Studio, 1 BA; 1 BR, 1 BA; 2 BR, 2 BA Amenities: Private apartment with kitchenette; utilities including basic cable (expanded cable and local & long distance phone service upgrades available); assistance with personal care (additional fees may apply); robust social calendar with both inhouse and outside options; restaurant style dining that includes three full chef prepared meals; all day café; access to fitness center; full service salon; massage room; media room/ computers; Library; lounges; game room; theater and more; access to onsite physical and occupational therapy through Legacy Rehabilition; 24-hour nursing staff and emergency response system, weekly laundry services; daily light housekeeping and weekly deep cleaning; scheduled transportation to any personal and medical appointments; pets allowed with no monthly fees; expanded cable; local and long distance telephone; assistance with daily personal care needs; salon services. Description: Provision Living takes a

The Village of Bedford Walk

573-303-7252 415 Bailey Drive Columbia, MO 65203 thevillageofbedfordwalk.com Pricing: $1,505 to $4,395 Unit Sizes: Studio, 680 sq. ft.; 1 BR, 1 BA, 850 sq. ft.; 1 BR, Den, 1 BA, 960 sq. ft.; 2 BR, 2 BA Apartment, 1067 sq. ft.; 2 BR, 2 BA Villa, 1550 sq. ft. Amenities: The monthly rental rate includes rent; utilities; cable; Internet services; telephone services; daily chef prepared meal and other amenities and services. Description: Designed for independent and active adults 55 and better, The Village of Bedford Walk offers a safe, secure and maintenance-free lifestyle. You will love the exquisite architecture and beautiful interior design of the spacious villas and apartment homes in this upscale community. Enjoy a daily chef prepared meal, watch a movie in the theatre or join others around the fireside patio. For other events, the concierge is just a phone call away. Live life your way at The Village of Bedford Walk. person-centered approach to every part of life in our premier assisted living community. Our beautiful, state-of-theart Memory Care neighborhood has been designed to offer the highest quality of life for people who are living with dementia. We combine first-class service with passionate, person-centered care to create a radiant lifestyle experience that enriches, inspires and supports each of our residents.

the Terrace Retirement Community

573-875-2538 1408 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65202 www.terraceretirement.com Pricing: $1,671 to $3,978 Unit Sizes: Studio, 444 sq. ft.; 1 BR, 1BA, 590-640 sq. ft.; 2 BR, 1 BA, 780 sq. ft.; 2 BR, 2 BA. 840-937 sq.ft.

Amenities: Flexible meal plan; weekly housekeeping; scheduled transportation; all utilities except phone; 24-hour on site staff; storage maintenance services. Description: The Terrace Retirement Community is rich in diversity where individuals come from all walks of life. Our welcoming atmosphere will quickly make you feel at home. The Terrace is not a nursing home or a residential care facility. It is apartment living with services to enhance your lifestyle. We have all the amenities but more importantly, we have the kind of people you’d want in your life. Lifelong friends are made at the Terrace. For the staff, it’s much more than a job, it’s their second home and residents become friends and family. The Terrace offers seniors a carefree way of life with friendliness, dignity and independence to make your own choices for makintg the most of your retirement years. v

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Senior Housing

Senior Housing 101

Your Guide To The Many Options Available In Columbia BY ANITA NEAL HARRISON

Senior housing is a broad category, ranging from 50+ retirement communities to skilled nursing facilities. Medicare.gov and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, a national organization that educates professionals to work more effectively with their senior clients, offer information to help seniors find the right options for their needs.

Independent Living Facilities

Also referred to as “active lifestyle communities,” “retirement communities” and “senior living communities,” these facilities are designed for independent and active adults who have few or no health care needs. They are built to accommodate an active senior lifestyle by providing recreational, educational and social activities such as exercise classes, guest speakers and organized outings. They also attract people looking for smaller, more efficient homes and fewer maintenance responsibilities for carefree living. Independent living facilities tend to incorporate universal design elements for greater accessibility and safety. They may or may not include hospitality and support services such as meals and assistance with basic personal tasks of everyday life, called activities of daily living. Residents who need extra help can privately contract with an agency to provide care services. These facilities are not regulated by state or federal licensing departments.

Adult Day Health Care An adult day health care facility is a place where the adult who needs supervision and assistance can go during the day, while still able to go home — or to a caregiver’s home — at night. Programs typically provide 44

meals, personal assistance, medication management, social interaction, therapeutic activities and similar assistance. Transportation to and from the facility may be provided. There are three types of adult day health care models: • Social, for individuals who do not need medical-based services. Basic care, supervision, meals, recreation and social activities are provided. • Medical, for individuals who require medical monitoring because of health conditions. Physical, occupational and/or speech therapies might also be offered.

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• Combination, which incorporates both social and medical models.

Residential Care Facility In Missouri, residential care facilities are licensed to provide 24-hour care to residents needing assistance with personal care, which may include diet supervision, administration of medications and supervision of health care under the direction of a licensed physician. Residents who live in a residential care facility are required to be able to make a path to safety without assistance.

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Senior Housing EASY LIVING One benefit that often surprises new residents of independent and assisted living communities is how convenient their homes are. Most senior housing uses universal design, and, as the name implies, universal design incorporates features that allow people of all ages and abilities to use a home. These features include onestory living, no-step entry, wide doorways and hallways, extra floor space, floors and bathtubs with nonslip surfaces, thresholds that are flush with the floor, good lighting, lever door handles and rocker light switches. Although handy right from the start, these features become life-changing as seniors age. Designed to adapt to the widest range of users, universal design features support independence and enable aging-in-place.

Assisted Living Facilities

These facilities are ideal for seniors who do not need much medical care but do need assistance with personal care, medication management and housekeeping. Residents often live in their own rooms or apartments and have some or all of their meals with fellow residents. Social and recreational activities are usually provided. Typically, residents pay per month, and any additional fees are due depending on needed services. In Missouri, eligible seniors can receive help with the costs through the Supplemental Nursing Care program. Assisted living facilities in Missouri must have a licensed nursing home administrator.

Nursing Homes And Skilled Nursing Facilities

A nursing home is a skilled nursing facility in which nurses are available to offer personal care and 24-hour health services. A nursing home has the resources to help people who can no longer live alone at home or in their own apartments within a retirement community. Skilled nurses help residents with significant health issues such as heart failure, diabetes and disabilities from a stroke. Medicare will cover rehabilitation services and short-term nursing home care for a period of time

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post-hospitalization, and Medicaid may cover costs for people who meet their state’s financial eligibility criteria and minimum level of needed care requirement.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

In a continuing care retirement community, a variety of living situation options is available for residents. There are individual houses or apartments for people who can live on their own, an assisted living facility for people who need regular help and nursing homes for those individuals who require more assistance, such as 24hour health care and prepared meals. Residents live in the appropriate setting for their care needs within the housing community. Typically there is a fee before moving into a retirement community, followed by monthly fees.

Find More Info

For more information on the different long-term care facilities in Missouri, visit www.health.mo.gov/seniors/nursinghomes. This section of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services website includes links for “How to Select a Nursing Home,” “Nursing Home Compare,” “How Nursing Homes are Inspected” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” v

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Health Care

Quality Care CoMo Offers Easy Access To Many Care Options

Health Care Numbers To Know BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER 1600 E. Broadway 573-815-8000 www.boone.org BOONE HOSPITAL NIFONG MEDICAL PLAZA 900 W. Nifong Blvd. 573-815-8000 www.boone.org/nifong

Columbia’s extensive medical network means residents and visitors have easy access to high-quality health care — and among the highest hospital beds per capita in the country. The diverse array of hospitals, cancer centers and rehabilitation facilities contributes to a growing economy, attracts top professionals, specialists and educators and provides patients with progressive and specialized diagnostic services, treatment and care.

The two major hospital systems are: Boone Hospital Center (part of BJC HealthCare) opened in December 1921 and was the first public hospital in Boone County. Today, Boone Hospital serves 25 mid-Missouri counties and employs more than 2,000 staff members, including 350 physicians. The 579,000-square-foot hospital and 250,000-square-foot patient tower hold 400 beds. In 2014, Boone Hospital opened the Stewart Cancer Center, which offers services from prevention to detection to rehabilitation. The University of Missouri Health Care system includes University Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, South Providence Medical Park, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Missouri Psychiatric Center, as well as 51 clinics, all based in Columbia. With more than 500 hospital beds combined, the system employs nearly 8,500 people, including about 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals serving patients from Missouri’s 114 counties. The health system annually treats more than 50,000 emergency patients, performs more than 22,000 surgical operations and delivers more than 1,800 babies. It’s also home to mid-Missouri’s only Level 1 trauma center and burn

intensive care unit.

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BROADWAY MEDICAL PLAZA 1-5 1601-1605 W. Broadway 573-815-8000 www.boone.org COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP 1 S. Keene St. 573-443-2402 www.columbiaorthogroup.com ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER (MD ANDERSON CANCER NETWORK) 1 Hospital Drive 573-882-2100 www.muhealth.org/ ellisfischelcancercenter/ FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 1001 W. Worley St. 573-214-2314 www.fhcmo.org HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HOSPITAL 800 Hospital Drive 573-814-6000 www.columbiamo.va.gov LANDMARK HOSPITAL (LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE) 604 Old 63 N. 573-499-6600 www.landmarkhospitals.com

MISSOURI CANCER ASSOCIATES 1705 E. Broadway 573-874-7800 www.missouricancer.com MISSOURI ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE 1100 Virginia Ave. 573-882-BONE (2663) www.muhealth.org MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC CENTER 3 Hospital Drive 573-884-1300 www.muhealth.org PROVIDENCE URGENT CARE 202 E. Nifong Blvd. 573-874-6824 www.puc.netcare.com RUSK REHABILITATION CENTER 315 Business Loop 70 W. 573-817-2703 www.ruskrehab.com SOUTH PROVIDENCE MEDICAL PARK (& URGENT CARE) 551 E. Southampton Drive 573-882-4141 www.muhealth.org UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1 Hospital Drive 573-882-4141 www.muhealth.org UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 404 Keene St. 573-875-9000 www.muhealth.org

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Get The Stats, Stat! A Look At CoMo Health Care By The Numbers

1,112 This represents the number of hospital beds in the three hospital systems of Columbia, plus the number of available beds at the long-term acutecare Landmark Hospital. At Boone Hospital Center, University of Missouri Health Care system, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and Landmark Hospital, Columbia’s hospitals always have a bed open for patients.

1,250

Columbia is fortunate to have more than 1,200 physicians. From primary care to specialties, the dilemma in this city isn’t finding a physician; it’s choosing one.

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This figure represents the combined number of years Columbiaarea hospitals have been serving mid-Missouri. University Hospital is the oldest, opening originally as Parker Hospital in 1901. On Dec. 10, 1921, Boone Hospital Center began operations. Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital opened in 1972, and Landmark Hospital’s Columbia location opened in 2009.

140 MPH

40 minutes

According to ProPublica’s ER Wait Watcher, this is the average length of time patients spent in an emergency department in a Columbia hospital before they were seen by a health care professional. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics reports the national average is 58.1 minutes.

1:986

This is the ratio of licensed primary care physicians to Boone County residents, compiled in 2015 by the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. The statewide ratio is 1:1,439.

4,084 It’s a girl! It’s a boy! In the last year, both University of Missouri Health Care and Boone Hospital Center delivered what could be a recordbreaking number of babies. That’s more than the capacity available at Missouri Theatre and The Blue Note combined, and is enough to fill more than a quarter of Mizzou Arena.

This is the cruising speed of the University of Missouri’s Staff for Life helicopter. Since 1982, the hospital helicopter service has flown more than 30,000 patient missions. In the last year alone, the Staff for Life helicopter transported 782 patients.

1872

The University of Missouri School of Medicine began teaching future physicians that year. The school began as a two-year program and was the first public medical school west of the Mississippi River.

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38,882

This figure represents the number of surgeries performed at University Hospital, Boone Hospital Center and Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in fiscal year 2014.

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Know Your Risks How To Create A Family Health History

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The National Institutes of Health encourages all adults to create a family health history to better understand their risks for illness. A family health history is a written record of health information about a person and that person’s close relatives. The more family members and information included, the better the family’s understanding of its health risks will be.

factors can give clues to medical conditions that may run in a family. If a patient knows they are at higher risk for a certain disease, they can find out what actions they can take to lower that risk. Although people can’t change their genes, they can change things such as diet, physical activity and medical care to try to prevent diseases that run in their families.

WHY SHOULD YOU CREATE A HEALTH HISTORY? A health care professional can use a family health history to help assess a person’s risk of certain diseases. Families have many factors in common, including their genes, environments and lifestyles. These

HOW DO YOU CREATE A HEALTH HISTORY? Creating a health history takes some research. Break it down with these steps from www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov: 1. Make a list of close relatives. The most helpful information comes from

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BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT THESE HEALTH PROBLEMS • Alzheimer’s disease/dementia • Arthritis • Asthma • Blood clots • Cancer • Depression • Diabetes • Heart disease • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Pregnancy losses and birth defects • Stroke

first-degree relatives — parents, siblings, and children. Information from seconddegree relatives — nieces, nephews, halfsiblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles — as well as less close blood relatives can also be helpful. 2. Ask relatives questions. • What is your age or date of birth? • Do you have any chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma or high blood pressure? • Have you had any other serious illnesses, such as cancer or stroke? If you know of a specific disease or illnesses in your family, ask about those, too. • How old were you when you developed these illnesses? • Have you or your partner had any problems with pregnancies or childbirth? • What countries did our family come from? Knowing this can help because some genetic diseases occur more often in certain population groups. Also, different diets and living environments can influence the risks of developing certain diseases. • Has anyone in the family had birth defects, learning problems or developmental disabilities, such as Down’s syndrome? • What illnesses did our late parents or grandparents have? How old were they when they died? What caused their deaths? 3. Record the information. Be sure to keep the health history organized and easy to read. Typing up the list or keeping a digital version online would be helpful. You can find a form to download, print and fill out at www.hhs.gov/ familyhistory/portrait/portraiteng.pdf. Or use an online tool, My Family Health Portrait, from the Surgeon General at www.familyhistory.hhs.gov. 4. Share the information with your doctor and members of your family. By passing this information on, you will help your family members better understand their health statuses and prevent future health problems. 5. Update the information as needed. When a child is born, a family member develops a health problem or a relative passes away, take note in the health history. v INSIDE COLUMBIA’S SENIOR GUIDE 2016 - 2017

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Finding Help

A Guide To Columbia Support Groups BY HEATHER FINN AND HYELEE WON

Whether facing a difficult medical diagnosis, a challenging family situation or addiction, finding support can be the difference between managing successfully and not managing at all. Columbia offers several support groups to help people find strength and encouragement in their challenges. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups meet daily at various locations around Columbia. For more information, call the local AA Answering Service at 573442-4424 or visit www.d12aa.org. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the LSS

Lenoir Woods Community Center at 3710 S. Lenoir St. For more information, call Lisa Miller at 573-876-5800. The Boone County Foster Parent Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Christian Fellowship Church. For more information, search for the organization’s page on Facebook. The Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in Conference Room B of the Columbia Public Library at 100 W. Broadway. Formore information, call Nancy Wood at 573-875-5803.

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The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at ParentLink at 4800 Santana Circle. For more information, call Parent Link at 573882-7321 or visit www.parentlink. missouri.edu/grandfamilies. Look Good Feel Better, a support group for women with cancer, meets at 1 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at the Missouri Cancer Associates office at 1705 E. Broadway, Suite 100. For more information, call Missouri Cancer Associates at 573-874-7800. v

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PROMOTION

How To Succeed At Estate Planning

If the only certain things are death and taxes, it makes common sense to plan ahead for both. While many people think only the wealthy need to worry about estate planning, the truth is, making a plan is the best thing you can do for your loved ones, regardless of your financial standing. Rich or poor, old or young, it’s best to write a road map for handling your property and other assets in the event you die unexpectedly. Not having a sound estate plan can result in legal difficulties, great inconvenience, unnecessary taxation and family strife. Taking the time to consult with an estate planning professional can have a significant impact on your lasting legacy. Keeping those thoughts in the forefront, consider these tips for creating a sound, logical estate plan. Seek Legal Counsel It’s easy to find a form online to draft a will, but most people would benefit from consulting with an estate planning professional. An experienced lawyer can create documents with your specific circumstances in mind. Everyone should have a will, regardless of age, but that only represents one piece of an estate plan. You should also consider a living will, power of attorney and possibly a trust. Each of these things should be done in consultation with a lawyer with experience developing estate plans for clients whose situations are similar to yours. Life Insurance Policies A life insurance policy can help provide for loved ones in the event of your death. The life insurance market offers a wide range of options, only some of which will make sense for your situation. Find a professional who can guide

you through the possibilities and help you make a suitable choice. Many people choose term life insurance policies because they are generally less expensive than other types of coverage. Whole life policies, annuities and other insurance vehicles may be more appropriate for your circumstances. In some cases, policies may benefit the salesperson more than they do the customer, so know what you’re buying. It’s important that you take all the time you need to learn about your insurance policy before you decide to buy it. If you feel any sense of hesitation or confusion, ask another professional or keep researching until you feel certain you are choosing the best policy for your needs. Funeral Expenses Funerals can cost tens of thousands of dollars. That’s why it is important to plan ahead to cover your funeral expenses. You don’t want to leave your family holding the bag for

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large bills. Pre-paid funeral plans are a popular choice, or you could simply purchase your burial plot in advance so that one major task will be handled before your passing. It may be uncomfortable to think about, but it is something that must be addressed as part of a solid estate plan. Visit funeral homes in your area to discuss the types of prepayment options they offer. Communication Is Key Don’t keep your family in the dark about your estate plan. Telling them in general terms what to expect in case of your unexpected death could head off estate disputes and heartache. This is another area in which a good estate planner can be helpful. Estate planning is their professional focus, and that includes the complicated family dynamics and concerns that can frequently accompany the process. With the right estate plan and experienced professionals to help, your estate can be a blessing that your heirs will treasure for the rest of their lives. v

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Your Finances

Reverse Mortgage Learn The Basics About This Financial Tool

Many seniors’ greatest financial asset is their home, and a reverse mortgage is one tool to put the value of their home to work for them. But how does it work? Learn the basics about reverse mortgages with these five frequently asked questions.

1. What Is A Reverse Mortgage? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, better known as HUD, defines a reverse mortgage as “a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash.” Home equity is the difference between the appraised value of a home and what is owed in mortgages. So if a home appraises for $100,000 and the homeowner owes $15,000 in mortgage debt, then the equity would be $85,000. With a reverse mortgage, a portion of that $85,000 could become cash in the homeowner’s hand.

2. How Is It Different From A Home Equity Loan? A traditional home equity line of credit also transforms equity into cash, but with a home equity line of credit, borrowers must have adequate income to qualify for the loan and then immediately begin making repayments; this builds back up their home equity. With a reverse mortgage, on the other hand, borrowers do not repay the funds received, so over time, reverse mortgage borrowers spend down their home equity.

3. When Is The Debt Due? The debt from a reverse mortgage becomes due when the last surviving borrower dies, sells the home or permanently moves out of the home. 58

At this time, the cash, interest and other finance charges associated with the reverse mortgage must be repaid, which often is done through selling the home. All proceeds beyond the amount owed belong to the borrower’s estate. This means any remaining equity can be transferred to heirs.

4. What Are The Eligibility Requirements? Seniors 62 and older who live in their homes and own their homes outright, or have low mortgage balances that can be paid off at closing with proceeds from the reverse loan, are eligible for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. A HECM is the only reverse mortgage insured by the U.S. Federal Government and is available only through a Federal Housing

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Administration-approved lender. The home must be a single-family home or a two-, three- or four-unit home with one unit occupied by the borrower. HUD-approved condominiums and manufactured homes that meet FHA requirements are also eligible.

5. How Can I Learn More? Because a reverse mortgage taps one of seniors’ most important investments, seniors need to do a lot of research to make sure it’s the right tool for them. HECM counselors are available to help guide seniors through the reverse mortgage process, and their services are free or low-cost. Seniors can call 800569-4287 toll-free for the name and location of a HUD-approved housing counseling agency near them. v

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Your Finances

Will Your Nest Egg Last? Tips For Successful Investing In Retirement BY ANITA NEAL HARRISON

Conventional wisdom says retirees must be conservative investors to protect their hard-earned savings. While there’s some truth to that, Aaron Rigdon, a certified financial planner with Callaway Investment Services, adds retirees should not read “conservative” as “removing all risk” from their investments. “While it is important to reduce risk exposure as one ages, I see all too often that people avoid risk altogether with all or a majority of their monies,” Rigdon says. “Not taking enough risk is a very real threat when you take inflation into consideration. Americans are living longer, and a gallon of milk 25 years from now will certainly cost much more than it does today. A piece of all retirees’ portfolios need to be invested in things that can grow even if that means the investment isn’t ‘guaranteed.’ ” Being willing to invest in stocks is especially important in the current lowinterest-rate market, Rigdon adds. “People can no longer live on the interest produced by bonds or CDs as they used to years ago,” he says. Instead, retirees may need to consider dividend-paying stocks to generate income. “There are many large blue-chip stocks out there that are currently very healthy companies and can help provide income to a portfolio,” Rigdon says. “A lot of these companies not only pay the dividend but have a track record of increasing the dividend payment, which can help with rising costs in retirement. Some of these companies’ dividend rates are higher than their corresponding yield on their bonds. This is not normally the case.” Rigdon acknowledges the stock market can seem like a scary place for people who took a hit in 2008 and who aren’t accustomed to the market’s current level of volatility, but he comes back to the fact that investment returns must beat inflation rates or “people really are losing money … because they are losing purchasing power.”

To avoid the downfalls being either too conservative or too aggressive can bring, Rigdon suggests retirees follow three important investment strategies. 1. Work with a professional. “Do your due diligence and find an advisor who is client-centric and you feel you can trust,” Rigdon says. “Listen to this individual and be candid. It is human nature to react irrationally to market events, and those actions can have a detrimental impact. Professionals can help take the emotions out of investing.” 2. Make a plan for income. “Review your income sources and annual expenses,” Rigdon says. “What income is permanent versus what expenses are fixed? Can you get by living on the interest from your money, or do you need a withdrawal strategy and what does that look like? What amount of income do you need in retirement, and what vehicles can provide the level of yield to attain those

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while maintaining an appropriate level of risk?” 3. Plan for longevity. “People are living longer, which will require planning … to ensure you do not run out of money,” Rigdon says. “For example, health care and long-term care costs are rising well ahead of the pace of inflation, and investors need to have a good understanding of what these costs might be in retirement because they can wipe out a nest egg in a short amount of time. What would your financial picture look like if you lived to be 95?” v

Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGIS Insurance Agency), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with the financial institution where investment services are offered.

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Faith

Place Of Worship FIND YOUR SPIRITUAL HOME

No matter how you celebrate your faith, you’ll find a welcoming congregation.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 301 W. Smiley Lane 573-817-0181

JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom 500 W. Green Meadows Rd. 573-499-4855

MORMON

MUSLIM

Christ Our King Presbyterian Church 1100 College Park Drive 573-723-1323

Saint Luke The Evangelist Greek Orthodox Church 1510 Audubon Drive 573-817-0050

Show-Me Dharma 1600 W. Broadway 573-355-5303

Catholic Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 Locust St. 573-443-3470 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 903 Bernadette Drive 573-445-7915 St. Thomas More Parish & Newman Center 602 Turner Ave. 573-449-5424 62

PROTESTANT

First Church of Christ, Scientist 800 W. Broadway 573-442-0800

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Fairview Road Community of Christ 1111 S. Fairview Road 573-445-6313

HINDU Shanthi Mandir 2006 HOLLY AVE. 573-814-1286

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Calvary Baptist Church 606 Ridgeway Ave. 573-449-3144 Calvary Episcopal Church 123 S. Ninth St. 573-449-3194

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Broadway Christian Church 2601 W. Broadway 573-445-5312

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4708 Highlands Parkway 573-443-1024

Islamic Center of Central Missouri 201 S. Fifth St. 573-875-4633

BUDDHIST

Blue Ridge Christian Church 2400 Blue Ridge Road 573-474-8046

Christian Fellowship Church 4600 Christian Fellowship Road 573-445-8561 Columbia Chinese Christian Church 3316 S. Rock Quarry Road 573-442-3957

Alive In Christ Lutheran Church 201 Southampton Drive 573-499-0443

Columbia Christian Church 4802 St. Charles Road 573-474-3285

Baptist Student Center 812 Hitt St. 573-449-3843

Columbia First Assembly of God 1100 N. Seventh St. 573-443-3626

Bethany Baptist Church 1703 W. Worley St. 573-445-7414 Bethel Baptist Church 201 E. Old Plank Road 573-442-4775 Bible Baptist Church 4275 E. Highway WW 573-447-4558

Columbia First Nazarene 2601 Blue Ridge Road 573-474-5787 Columbia Korean Baptist Church 3601 I-70 Drive N.W. 573-446-6036

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Faith Columbia Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 6408 E. Locust Grove Drive 573-474-1827

Fifth Street Christian Church 401 N. Fifth St. 573-442-7713

Columbia Seventh-day Adventist Church 1100 College Park Drive 573-445-2712

First Baptist Church 1112 E. Broadway 573-442-1149

Columbia United Church of Christ 3201 I-70 Drive N.W. 573-445-7931 Community United Methodist Church 3301 W. Broadway 573-445-6131 Compass Evangelical Free Church 600 Silvey St. 573-445-7206 Cornerstone Baptist Church 20 E. Green Meadows 573-443-8833 Discovery Church 3681 Mexico Gravel Road 573-814-3880 Dripping Spring Christian Church 2701 W. Dripping Springs Road 573-442-8217 Eastside Church of Christ 5051 Ponderosa St. 573-449-7131

First Christian Church 101 N. 10th St. 573-449-7265 First Presbyterian Church

Korean First Presbyterian Church 16 Hitt St. 573-442-1164 Liberty Baptist Church 7461 N. Brown Station Road 573-474-9392 Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church 5350 E. Bonne Femme Church Road 573-443-0617

16 Hitt St. 573-442-1164

Memorial Baptist Church 1634 Paris Road 573-443-1408

Forum Christian Church 3900 Forum Blvd. 573-443-3900

Midway Heights Baptist Church 6801 W. Rollingwood Blvd. 573-445-3622

Global Life Church 1205 University Ave., Suite 1900 573-321-3501

Midway Locust Grove United Methodist Church 2600 N. Locust Grove Church Road 573-445-4667

Gateway to the High Country Cowboy Church Highway 63 and Highway b Clark, MO 65243

Missouri United Methodist Church 204 S. Ninth St. 573-443-3111

Grace Bible Church On Blue Ridge 601 Blue Ridge Road 573-449-6794

Monument of Grace Church of God In Christ 700 W. Sexton Road 573-875-4074

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 4540 N. Oakland Gravel Road 573-474-8755

Fairview United Methodist Church 3200 Chapel Hill Road 573-445-5391

International Community Church 1107 University Ave. 573-256-1720

Fairview Road Church of Christ 201 S. Fairview Road 573-445-2213

Karis Community Church 1703 W. Worley 573-479-0699

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New Life Community Church 1300 Blue Ridge Road 573-443-5433 Northwood Baptist Church 2345 E. Northwood Drive 573-214-0030 Oakland Christian Church 2929 E. Oakland Church Rd. 573-474-6860 Olivet Christian Church 1991 S. Olivet Road 573-442-0336

Open Door Baptist Church 4838 Meadow Lark Lane 573-499-0705 Parkade Baptist Church 2102 N. Garth Ave. 573-443-4585 Praise Assembly of God 4300 Clark Lane 573-474-0911 Redeemer Presbyterian Church 101 N. Grace Lane 573-443-2321 Rejoice Free Will Baptist Church 1900 Chapel Hill Road 573-447-1685 Rice Road Church of Christ 4710 Rice Road 573-474-9975 Rock Bridge Church of God Holiness 3515 Valencia Drive 573-443-4015 Russell Chapel CME Church 108 E. Ash St. 573-443-6028 Salvation Army Columbia Corps Community & Worship Center 1108 W. Ash St. 573-442-3229 Second Missionary Baptist Church 407 E. Broadway 573-449-4703 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 914 S. West Blvd. S. 573-449-5674 St. Luke United Methodist Church 204 E. Ash St. 573-443-5423 St. Paul AME Church 501 Park Ave. 573-449-5823

The Crossing 3615 Southland Drive 573-256-4410 Trinity Lutheran Church 2201 W. Rollins Road 573-445-2112 Trinity Presbyterian Church 1600 W. Rollins Road 573-445-4469 United Pentecostal Church 211 Benton St. 573-442-4121 Valley View Community Church 2900 Barberry Ave. 573-446-1410 Victory Baptist Church 9401 I-70 Drive N.E. 573-886-7834 Victory Christian Church 212 Portland St. 573-499-9087 Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church 702 Wilkes Blvd. 573-449-4363 Woodcrest Chapel 2201 W. Nifong Blvd. 573-445-1131 Wright’s Temple Church of God In Christ 8 E. Sexton Road 573-449-3206

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia 2615 Shepard Blvd. 573-442-5764

NONDENOMINATIONAL Revolution Church 203 Leslie Lane 573-289-2377

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Senior Activity Center

Here For A Good Time Seniors Enjoy Lunch, Activities And More BY ANITA NEAL HARRISON

What goes on at the Columbia Senior Activity Center? A lot more than what most people think. Tai chi, yoga, chair exercises, billiards, card games, line dancing, woodcarving, Wii bowling, Friday seminars and more put the “activity” in the center’s name. “Most senior centers serve lunch, and they may have dominoes and a couple of card games,” says Jan Palmer, the center’s president. “We have all kinds of activities, a craft room, a library, a game room, dances, exercise, and a meal program. We even have an early morning coffee group that meets each morning around 9 a.m. for coffee, chatting and greeting newcomers. You will not find a senior center like ours anywhere.”

A PLACE FOR CAMARADERIE

The mission of the center is to provide activities “to promote senior citizens in maintaining a lifestyle of independence and personal growth.” The center defines “senior” as anyone 50 and older, but there are no minimum age requirements on participation — with the one exception that people must be at least 50 to play pool. Most activities at the center have suggested donations of $1 or $2 for the day. Many patrons also bring their grandchildren in from time to time to enjoy some of the activities. Once people arrive, it’s easy to show them a good time, Palmer says. The hard part is getting them there to check it out. “I’m 67,” Palmer says, “but a lot of my friends say, ‘I’m not old enough to be a senior.’ You’d be surprised at how many people in their 60s and 70s don’t feel like they’re a senior or feel it’s a stigma of an old folks’ place. But we have lots of fun. I really enjoy the companionship, the camaraderie and the community we have here.” New people are welcomed at the front desk with a greeting from a trained receptionist, and volunteers provide a tour of the center, describing the various 66

activities and explaining how people can take part. “It’s a very open atmosphere, very friendly,” Palmer says. “It’s easy for new people to get connected.” Her own story shows just how easy. Her first visit to the center was for a Bible study four and a half years ago. “I met a couple of people in that Bible study, and pretty soon I thought, ‘Well, I’ll just eat lunch here,’” she says. “Then one of my dad’s friends saw me, and I said, ‘This is pretty nice!’ and he said, ‘Well, how about volunteering here?’ And next thing I knew, I was running for the board and I became president! “There are really a lot of benefits to coming here,” Palmer adds. “When people stay active, they live longer, they can stay in their home longer, they have better health — when they stay connected.”

ALL THIS FOOD … FOR $6?

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with its lunches. Entrees include such dishes as fried chicken, baked ham, barbecued pulled pork, breaded catfish and beef pot roast — and diners always have two entree options. Diners also receive a potato, two vegetables, salad, soup, a drink and dessert — all for $6, or $7 on Sundays. People of all ages are welcome. My grandchildren will choose the Senior Center over any restaurant for lunch. “We have businesspeople who come here for lunch because they love our meals and you can’t find a meal anywhere like ours for $6,” Palmer says. The center’s website advertises each month’s menu. The Columbia Senior Activity Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Lunch is served from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 to 1 pm on Sundays. The center is located at 1121 Business Loop 70 East. For more information, call 573-874-2050 or visit www.columbiaseniorcenter.com. v

fun & games solved Challenge your brain with this month’s puzzles found on Pages 36-38. Cryptogram Answer “I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don’t have to.” - Albert Einstein

Crossword Puzzle

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Lifelong Learning

The Love of Learning Continues Your Guide To Continuing Education Courses

BY HEATHER FINN AND ANITA NEAL HARRISON Education doesn’t have to stop on graduation day. Here in Columbia, it’s easy to keep brain muscles flexed with these local learning opportunities.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At the University of Missouri’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, classes range in subject from wine tasting to current events to memoir writing. “If you have an active mind, love learning and are at least 50 years old, you need to join Osher at Mizzou,” says Kristin Millikan, Osher director. “There are no papers; there are no tests — only the love learning is necessary.” Osher offers four sessions annually: The fall and spring sessions each run for eight weeks, and the winter and summer sessions each run for four. Each session offers about 20 courses. In anticipation of the eclipse, the Year of the Eclipse is the theme this year, with classes and films that will highlight the phenomenon. “Many students take more than a single course in a quarter,” Millikan says. “In fact, for many students, Osher classes become a regular part of their daily schedule.” The opportunity to make new friends is a major draw, Millikan says, adding Osher is a great place for people new to Columbia to get connected. “We want to reach out to these new folks and let them know that we have a classroom seat waiting just for them,” she says. “We want to welcome them to our community of active learners. …We have an expression at Osher: ‘Come as learners, leave as friends.’” Although classes are targeted at students “age 50 or better,” adults of

all ages are welcome. Financial aid opportunities are also available. To learn more, contact Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 573-882-8189 or www.extension.missouri.edu/osher.

Columbia Area Career Center Acting as the community education branch of the Columbia public school system, the Columbia Area Career Center offers a wide variety of classes to both those looking for a fun, social outlet and those looking for a little help in advancing their careers. Regardless of chosen subject matter, the

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center helps students learn by doing. “We take a hands-on learning approach,” says Jim Sharrock, the center’s supervisor of adult programming. “People walk away [from their classes] with something that they’ve done.” The center offers enrichment classes on topics ranging from salsa to do-it-yourself projects. Sharrock reports the culinary classes are especially popular. Those looking to advance their careers can enroll in a workforce development class, be it a long-term nursing course or a oneday class on small business development.

English as a Second Language classes and high school equivalency programs are offered at the center, as well. All long-term programs offer an opportunity to obtain financial aid. Sharrock says the do-it-yourself approach taken at the center helps students learn tricks and trades that will ultimately help them save money and be more resourceful. “I think success motivates learning,” he says. “Our students take a class and start to say, ‘Hey, I can do this.’ It’s very cool to see that.” Learn more about adult education at Columbia Area Career Center by calling 573214-3803 or visiting www.career-center.org/ adult.

Columbia Public Library With a combination of informational presentations and hands-on classes, the Columbia Public Library is another local resource for continuing education. “Everything we do is about lifelong learning, whether it pertains to one’s work life, learning a new skill or developing a personal interest,” says Patricia Miller, the library’s adult services manager. “The learning can take place in a workshop or discussion that brings people together or independently through one of the many online resources we provide. … Our library buildings are welcoming, and our staff is always there to help.” The library hosts a full array of programs geared toward adults. These programs range from book discussions and author talks to participative computer classes that educate attendees on the use of mobile technology, social media and more. “The trend in libraries is more interactive or experiential learning, and we are moving in that direction,” Miller says. She adds that because the library often works with community groups, many of the programs tie in to local events and local interests. For more on the Columbia Public Library, call 573-443-3161 or visit www.dbrl.org/columbia-public-library. v

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Columbia Confidential: Publisher Fred Parry On The Issues Columbia Is Talking About

Merit, NOT Sympathy, Wins!

Sixteen years ago, the City of Columbia made a controversial move in purchasing a dilapidated building at 10 N. Fourth St. that had been home to a number of funeral parlors over a period of more than 60 years. At the time, the decision was harshly criticized because the purchase price was far greater than market value and the condition of the building seemed beyond reasonable repair. A handful of citizens, however, applauded the city’s actions, citing the fact that the building had historical significance because it was once the home of legendary ragtime pianist J.W. “Blind” Boone. In spite of numerous delays and setbacks over the years, that handful of individuals received vindication last month when the beautifully restored home opened to the public. John William Boone was born on May 17, 1864, the final year of the Civil War, in a Union army encampment near Miami. His mother, a contraband slave, worked as a laundry maid in the camp. His father was a white man named William S. Belcher, a bugler with Union troops. When Belcher moved on after the war ended, the infant Boone and his mother moved to Warrensburg where Boone spent his childhood. At just six months old, Boone contracted what was then called a “brain fever.” Doctors told his mother that the only way to save the child was to remove his eyes. In spite of this disability, Boone took an early interest in music and could play several musical instruments even as a young child. Historical accounts tell us that the citizens of Warrensburg recognized Boone’s prodigy-like talents and raised the funds to send him to a school for the blind to develop his musical gifts. He was later expelled from the school for discipline issues, and it wasn’t long before Boone was playing the piano in street bands in Warrensburg, Marshall and right here in Columbia. It wasn’t until sometime in the late 1870s that Boone was “discovered” by Columbia businessman John Lange. Boone had been hired to perform in a Christmas pageant at the Second Baptist Church, which still stands at the corner of Fourth and Broadway. You could say that the rest is history as Lange became Boone’s business manager and set him on a course of success, forming the Blind Boone Concert Company. Boone traveled the country performing thousands of concerts and returned to Columbia in 1887 with a large sum of money. Boone married Lange’s sister, Eugenia, and they made their home in the Victorian-style structure at 10 N. Fourth St.

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In spite of Boone’s notoriety as a key influencer in Ragtime music, an inept business manager who handled Boone’s affairs after Lange died left the talented musician in financial distress. When Boone passed away on October 5, 1927, his estate was reportedly worth only $127. Shortly after Eugenia’s passing in 1931, the home was sold and became the Stuart Parker Funeral Home. Boone’s career is appropriately captured in a gallery at the Boone County Historical Society, and now his home also will serve as a tribute to the Ragtime legend’s life and legacy. In my opinion, the real story here is that of the volunteers who believed that Boone’s home should be saved and restored. In an era where immediate gratification rules the day, it’s rare to see a story where perseverance and determination finally pay off with a big reward like we have with the Boone home. Our community owes a debt of gratitude to these determined citizens. It is as if the group lived by the motto that Boone himself coined: “Merit, not sympathy, wins!” Perhaps the work of the John William “Blind” Boone Heritage Foundation will be an example to all who face similar challenges when trying to sell a BIG idea that, at first, seems far-fetched to the community at large. Perhaps other groups will pursue similar endeavors to honor the contributions of national figures with Columbia ties like singer and actress Jane Froman, Sam and Bud Walton and NASCAR star Carl Edwards. A community that pursues big ideas usually thrives. In the coming years, we’re going to need this style of thinking as we endeavor to reopen the Boone County Fairgrounds and build a new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport. When the going gets tough on these projects, I pray that we can find inspiration from those responsible for restoring the “Blind” Boone Home. v

Fred Parry, fred@insidecolumbia.net

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