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s of this writing we are moving into the summer months. The cool of Spring has not yet left us.

After this recent, brutal winter we are all looking forward to getting out and feeling the sun during the day and having pleasant summer nights.

With school emptying itself of its charges, adventures are the order of the day.

Promise yourself and your family that you will all join in finding events to attend. Take full advantage of all that is available in the Lehigh Valley.

Our featured article is the first part of an ongoing pictorial series on Dorney Park. Dorney has been with us over 125 years as is as much a part of the Valley as anything. Go down memory lane with us.

This month we have an article on one of my favorite activities – riding and driving. Whether you drive a car or ride a motorcycle there are beautiful, scenic roads all around us. This month we describe two easy loops – one along route 6 and another through the local coal towns.

This month we start one of our most popular features - band music concerts throughout the Valley. Most of these concerts are free of charge so there is no reason not to take advantage of the music that will be all around us.

We will continue to post “things to do” in our print magazine and especially on our website. Feel free to go to the site regularly at http:// lifestyleover50.eggzack.com/home Get out and enjoy yourself.

I wish you a most pleasant summer.

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Things To Do In JuneWith Grandkids Rainy Day Indoor Fun: The below are located at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102. www. lehighvalleyheritagemuseum. org/index.htm Energy Past & Present: Creating, Consuming & Conserving.

Through simple, fun, hands-on activities, visitors learn about the role of energy in their lives and discover how easy it is to reduce energy use at home.

The American Revolution.

This exhibit explores how the American Revolution was fought on the battlefield and in the hearts of people in the Lehigh Valley and across the land.

Abraham Lincoln Gallery. Discover the fascinating life of our nation’s sixteenth President. The exhibit and accompanying programs are made possible in part with the support of the County of Lehigh; the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation, dedicated to perpetuating and expanding Lincoln’s vision for America and completing America’s unfinished work.

The Vietnam War: A Conflict in Time. Learn about America’s involvement in the war in Vietnam with this unique exhibit, on display through September.

Space: A Journey to Our Future at the Da Vinci Science Center from thru Sept. 7, 2014. Presented in collaboration with NASA, Space brings the epic and innovative story of space exploration to life. Highlights for Da Vinci Science Center visitors will include exploring a future Lunar Base Camp as you walk through a full-size space habitat and work pod; touching real rocks from the Earth’s moon and Mars; taking a spin on a centrifuge that they can power like a bicycle; getting an upclose look at a wide range of artifacts and displays on the new spacecraft that will takes humanity back to the moon and beyond; exploring the past, present, and future of space through breathtaking displays and interactive experiences. http://www. davincisciencecenter.org/yearofinnovation/space-a-journey-toour-future/

Farmers Markets: • Emmaus Farmers Market. Local, high quality produce for sale, live music, weekly activities for children, cooking

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demonstrations and other foodrelated information for the grownups. Chairs and tables scattered around the middle of the market provide space for shoppers to rest, visit with friends, enjoy a European-style lunch of justpurchased market items (a bit of bread, cheese, and some fruit perhaps), and enjoy the day's music.

The Emmaus Farmers' Market is located in the parking lot of National Penn Bank, 235 Main Street, Emmaus. Open Sundays rain or shine, from 10 AM to 2 PM, May through Thanksgiving. Free parking is available on the streets

surrounding the market.

• Art District Farmers' Market, opening June 7. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third and Taylor streets parking lot in Bethlehem.

• Farmers' Market Bethlehem at Campus Square, Thursdays, 11 am to 3 pm at New and Morton streets.

• Nazareth Farmers' Market. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Bath Farmers' Market. Fridays 3 to 7 p.m. Keystone Park, Green Street and Route 329. Bathfarmersmarket.org.

• Easton Farmers' Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Centre Square. Weyerbacher Wednesdays begin 4-8 p.m. June 4.

• Macungie Farmers' Market. Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. at the Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie.

• Saucon Valley Farmers' Market. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

90 W. Water St., Hellertown. svfarmersmarket.org.

Fairs and Festivals Schnecksville Community Fair. June 16 – 21. Monday through Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Saturday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (610) 799-9467. info@schnecksvillefair.com Kutztown Folk Festival, Jun. 28 – Jul. 6, 2014. NEW Expanded Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival will close at 5 p.m. on the final day. Kutztown Fairgrounds 225 North Whiteoak Street, Kutztown. www.kutztownfestival.com

Theatre Cinderella. Jun 28, 2014 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am. DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA.

Take a Drive

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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his is a great time of the year to travel around our state.

I found two trips below on the Internet that I believe you will enjoy. The trips are great for motorcyclists, but anyone will have a grand time along our scenic byways.

Coal Miners Loop Round trip from Allentown area: Starting in Allentown take RT 22W to 309N. Follow 309N to just north of Tamaqua. Make left on to RT 54 follow through several coal mining towns to Ashland.

Once done with the Pioneer Tunnel (a unique coal mine tour), head back on 54 to RT 61S. Follow this through many towns (tour the Yeungling Brewery). Continue RT 61S to Hamburg make left into town then make right on State St (Old 22). Follow old 22 all the way back which turns into Tilghman St into Allentown.

Scenery: The views you will see of Blue Mountain are always nice.

You get to see real authentic and historically interesting coal mining towns along this path. They are old and rugged towns.

Road Quality: Most of the roads are great, some parts of route 54 are a little rough though.

Roadside Amenities: Lots of local restaurants. Stop in Ashland and go down the Pioneer coal tunnel and ride the Lokie.

Pocono Cruise Easton to Jim Thorpe: Start in Easton, PA and take 611 north along the river for a while. It will stray away from the river for a little while but just make sure you stay on 611 north (watch the signs). Cruise up to the Delaware Water Gap, going through Portland and up to Stroudsburg. Run through a little suburbia until you reach Tannersville, the outlet Mecca of the Pocono's. Turn left onto 715 South. At the end of 715 and turn right onto RT 209.

209 is a run through the rural landscape, your heading towards Jim Thorpe, PA. Follow 209 south into Jim Thorpe, PA. Now you can take the highway home or reverse the route. (about 3 hours to travel

this trip).

Scenery: Rivers, Mountains, Old towns. Very nice! Jim Thorpe is an awesome town known as the Switzerland of PA and the view from Roadies Restaurant is fantastic.

Road Quality: Mostly very good, a few obligatory rough spots but very minor.

New pavement for several miles on 611. 715 turns into a great road full of twisties on a nicely paved surface, a real blast.

Roadside Amenities: The Riverside Bar and Grille in Easton, PA is a good stop on weekends. Plenty of gas stop options after Stroudsburg. Tannersville is worth a stop if you want to do some shopping. It's the outlet Mecca of the Pocono's. Roadies Restaurant has good food and a great view! Watch for deer...and bears...and ground hogs...and rabid shoppers!

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f you are taking the grandkids on a trip this summer, make certain you pack a road trip kit! You’ll thank us an hour into the drive.

• Paper Towels – Spills … or worse… are a strong possibility.

• Tissues • Wet Wipes – Sticky hands are bound to happen • Odor Eliminator –Stinky car? No thanks.

• Chap Stick or Lip Balm • Lotion • Hand Sanitizer – Sometimes, it is necessary to sanitize even after washing hands!

• Eye Care Supplies - Lens Cloth, Glasses, Saline Solution or re-wetting drops if you wear contacts.

• Plenty of snacks and drinks. Make one bin designated for each child, filled with several choices. This eliminates any arguing over who ate whose snacks.

• Pain Reliever- For the kids and adults.

• Mace - Keep handy at roadside stops.

• Plastic bags • A small bin lined with plastic bags. Doubles as trash can (empty at every stop for a tidy car) or if the worst strikes - a barf

bucket.

• Hairbrush - Tame hair gone wild as a result of open windows.

• Travel Friendly Activities- Crayola makes a great dry-erase kit that is perfect for the car, and another suggestion is Melissa and Doug’s magnetic kits that allow you to make funny faces or mermaids, in our case. Both are self-contained and keep all the small parts safely stashed inside.

• Cash - Don’t learn the hard way why you may possibly need cash on your travels. Try to carry at least $100 in smaller bills.

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Help for When Getting Dressed Is Difficult

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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early 10 million adults over the age of 50 care for their aging parents. From driving them to doctor’s appointments to helping them fix meals, monitor prescriptions and even dressing, the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent can quickly become overwhelming.

And, the parents themselves often have a difficult time accepting assistance, unwilling to succumb to old age and give up their independence.

There are many products on the market for seniors today that help track what pills were taken during the day, that aid in mobility and safety, but now time a company has created a clothing line that can actually help seniors with arthritis or other conditions that limit the dexterity of their arms, hands and finger dress without assistance.

The clothing line is called MagnaReady and instead of buttons, zippers or snaps, the shirts use magnets to stay closed.

They are machine washable and while the magnets are powerful enough to hold the shirt closed throughout daily activities, they are no so strong that someone with little strength in their hands would be unable to pull the shirt opening apart.

Maura Horton came up with the idea for Magnaready because her husband, a football coach, one

day realized that he could not button his shirt without help. He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Maura’s research found that the market offered little in the way of quality clothing that would help her husband. She saw that magnets were a solution, but she had to create a shirt that had magnets powerful enough to snap together, but still could be separated with just a small amount of effort. Two years later she had a marketable product and the rest is history.

Maura soon thereafter created a shirt that could be used by women with the same difficulties. The shirts are available through her website www.magnaready.com. Magnaready is an inspirational story about how a woman sought to help her husband and through hard work created a product that now can help so many other men and women.

The shirts are not just functional they are also fashionable.

Features at a Glance: • Magnetically infused • 80's 2 Ply • Wrinkle Resistant • 100 % Cotton • High Spread – Utilitarian Collar • Hand Sewn • 8 Button Magnetized Front • 80 x 80's Pinpoint Oxford • ¼ Collar / Cuff Stitch Placement • Magnetic Button cuff • Pocket • Side Pleated Back

The Inter-What?

“C’mon Ma you have got to try it” I pleaded to my elderly Mother.

I don’t know how my Mother lasted this long without ever using the internet, but enough was enough! I thought. “Ok” she said reluctantly settling down by the computer and slowly putting on her reading glasses “what do I do now?” “Now I’m going to open

the home page of google”, I explained. “OK here it is! Now type in ANY question you want into the bar over here and you will find an answer to your question.” I confidently assured her. My Mother looked at me warily, thought for a second, and slowly began to type, How is Gertrude doing this morning?

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Dorney Park: The Early Years During this summer season we will publish a series of pictorial articles tracing the history of Dorney Park.

We invite our readers to send us comments on their own remembrances of the park.

Dorney Park has been part of the Lehigh Valley for over 150 years. Dorney Park traces its history to 1860, when Solomon Dorney built a trout hatchery and summer resort on his estate outside of Allentown. In 1870, Dorney decided to convert the estate into a public attraction.

Initially, the facility featured games, playground-style rides, refreshment stands, picnic groves, a hotel, and a restaurant. By the 1880s, Dorney had added a small zoo, gardens, and a number of mechanical rides, marking the enterprise's beginning as an amusement park.

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A view of the very full parking lot

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Dorney Park officially uses 1884 as the date when it started as a park. It put in a merrygo-round in the early 1900’s when it became a full-fledged amusement park. The park had an early water ride named the Mill Chute (see photo) as well as many other rides and a trolley system named Zephyr to move folks around the park area. A picture of the parking lot from the 1920’s shows the popularity of Dorney.

The Central Park Trolley Right next to the rides there was a large picnic area where family and friends could enjoy a quiet day at the park. The park provided, benches, tables, running spring water, fireplaces with cut wood and even shelters to keep the crowd dry in case of rain. The Dorney Park Showboat gave patrons a ride on its man-made lake and passed through an open drawbridge.

The Mill Chute A clown figure called "Alfundo" (the name was derived from a combination of the words Allentown, FUN and Dorney Park) reigned supreme as the park's trademark, and was used as the decoration of the main entrance to the park

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How An Empty Nest Can Make a Difference

By Jenae Holtzhafer, Volunteer Fresh Air Fund Representative

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hen children graduate and leave home, some couples struggle with what to do with all of their ‘free’ time. Many continue working in their careers, while others pick up hobbies or volunteer for local service organizations.

Several Lehigh Valley “empty-nest” couples have chosen to dive into the life-changing program called the Fresh Air Fund (www.freshair.org).

This not-for-profit organization began in 1877 with the goal of providing free summer experiences to New York City children (ages six to 12) who live in low-income communities. Since that time, over 1.8 million children have experienced new things outside of the city that they otherwise never would have had the opportunity to do.

Simple life pleasures such as swimming, fishing, star-gazing and toasting marshmallows are some of the opportunities these children get to have when volunteer hosts sign up to invite a child into their home for a week or two in the summer.

Some assume that families need to have their own children in the home in order to be qualified hosts. However many city children prefer being the ‘only’ child and love their time with their ‘over 50’ host parents.

Here are a few of our ‘empty nest’ families who are taking the plunge this summer to host a child and the reasons they’ve decided to do so.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please visit our website (www.freshair.org) or contact our local volunteer, Jenae Holtzhafer, at LVFreshAir@gmail.com or 484-350-9300 for more information. You can also find us on Facebook at ‘Fresh Air Fund Lehigh Valley.’

Hosts are being signed up weekly through the spring and summer.

We would love to add you to our list of local Fresh Air host families.

Our goal is to allow 100 Fresh Air children to visit our beautiful Lehigh Valley this summer!

Barbara and Steve Mount of Forks Twp. Ages: 51 Do you have children of your own?

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We have 6 children between the two of us.

How did you hear about the Fresh Air Fund?

I heard about the Fresh Air Fund through a friend many years ago.

I hosted a couple of boys a few years back and had a wonderful experience. My husband, Steve, and I decided that it would be nice to host a child this summer.

What motivated you to inquire about the hosting program?

I have been involved with children throughout my life. I was a Girl Scout leader and service unit manager during the time my daughter was in Scouts. I was also a foster mom for many years. I have had my own home daycare for 27 years. It gives me great enjoyment watching children explore and learn through life experiences.

What do you hope to achieve as a host, either personally or for the benefit of the child you'll be hosting?

We are hoping to develop lasting relationships with the child/ children we host along with their families. We hope to give a Fresh Air child a nice vacation away from the busy city.

What do you think you can offer an inner-city child as an emptynest parent that may be unique from a family who still has children in the home?

Since Steve and I are empty nest parents, we have the time to give a child one on one attention. Some time parents of young children are still in the busy family schedule of running their children to sports, birthday parties, and school functions. I went though that for many years and enjoyed that time with my kids but also am happy that I'm not still going through that busy schedule.

What activities do you plan to do with your Fresh Air child when they visit this summer?

Steve and I enjoy: Kayaking, bike riding, gardening, hiking, motorcycle riding, and horseback riding. We hope to share these interests with a Fresh Air child along with picnics, amusement parks, and a trip to the zoo.

Do you have any concerns about hosting a child as an empty nest parent?

Not really. Been there, done that.

Mario & America Sclama of Coopersburg. Age: 65 Do you have children of your own?

We have two wonderful grown children. Helen is 38 and is a high school teacher in Bucks County. William is 33 and is a professor at The United States Military Academy at West Point. In addition, we have 3 grandsons who are our pride and joy!

How did you hear about the Fresh Air Fund?

My daughter, Helen, first told us about this organization last year as she and her husband were considering hosting a city child. We watched her go through the process and host a 6-year-old boy from the Bronx last summer. What a joy to see that child experience a completely different reality. We knew we wanted to offer that same opportunity to a child too.

What motivated you to inquire about the hosting program?

Witnessing a child being exposed to things for the first time is always special. In the case of Fresh Air children, it's especially extraordinary. We were motivated on inviting a child to our home after we saw what a great experience our daughter had and the memories and lessons she was able to pass along to her city child.

What do you hope to achieve as a host, either personally or for the benefit of the child you'll be hosting?

We love children and so enjoyed raising our own. We feel blessed and appreciate the life we live. We hope to share that with a child and enhance her life while teaching the lesson that “Life is Beautiful” (especially in the country!).

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What do you think you can offer an inner-city child as an emptynest parent that may be unique from a family who still has children in the home?

As a retired couple, we have learned that with age comes patience and appreciation of life from a different perspective. We know that we have more patience today than we did as busy parents running around working and raising our kids. We can give unlimited time, patience and attention to a child at this time in our lives and we look forward to doing just that.

What activities do you plan to do with your Fresh Air child when they visit this summer?

Fresh Air Fund does a wonderful job providing activities and outings for city children and we plan to be active participants. We are looking forward to trips to the Lehigh Valley Zoo, the drive-in movies and visiting local farms. We can't wait to take our child to an Iron Pigs game too. More than anything, we hope to share our love of nature and the great outdoors whether through gardening or nature walks.

Do you have any concerns about hosting a child as an empty nest parent?

I think our concerns are very similar to anyone in this position regardless of age. We want to provide an enjoyable experience to our Fresh Air child, and we hope that she will not experience homesickness. We are confident that the fun we will have together will far outweigh any concerns. We just can't wait!

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Health Benefits of Sleep

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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here is a significant body of work on the benefits of getting good sleep. We outline several here.

Spur Creativity: Get a good night’s sleep before getting out the easel and paintbrushes or the pen and paper. In addition to consolidating memories, or making them stronger, your brain appears to reorganize and restructure them, which may result in more creativity as well.

Have A Healthy Weight: If you are thinking about going on a diet, you might want to plan an earlier bedtime too.

Researchers found that dieters who were well rested lost more fat—56% of their weight loss—than those who were sleep deprived, who lost more muscle mass.

(They shed similar amounts of total weight regardless of sleep.) Dieters in the study also felt more hungry when they got less sleep.

Avoid Accidents: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2009 that being tired accounted for the highest number of fatal single-car runoff-the-road crashes due to the driver’s performance—even more than alcohol!

Improve Memory: Your mind is busy while you snooze. During sleep you can strengthen memories or "practice" skills learned while you were awake. If you’re trying to learn something new—whether it’s new language or a sports activity—you’ll perform better after sleeping. I often will visualize some of my martial arts techniques just as I am about to fall asleep.

Improve Your Grades: Children between the ages of 10 and 16 who have sleep disordered breathing, which includes snoring, sleep apnea, and other types of

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interrupted breathing during sleep, are more likely to have problems with attention and learning, according to a 2010 study in the journal Sleep. This could lead to "significant functional impairment at school," the study authors wrote.

In another study, college students who didn’t get enough sleep had worse grades than those who did.

Succeed at Sports: If you’re an athlete, there may be one simple way to improve your performance: sleep. A Stanford University study found that college football players who tried to sleep at least 10 hours a night for seven to eight weeks improved their average sprint time and had less daytime fatigue and more stamina. The results of this study reflect previous findings seen in tennis players and swimmers.

Tips For Better Sleep: Here are some timetested techniques to help you get better sleep.

Halt Your Afternoon Habit: Drinking coffee or tea right before going to bed will not help your sleep. But watch your afternoon drinks. Drinking teas, some flavored waters and even sodas after 4 p.m. will affect your sleep.

Beware The Alcohol: Alcohol decreases deep sleep and increases arousals from sleep.

If you like a glass of wine in the evening, have it with dinner—around 6 p.m. rather than 11—and drink in moderation, so it’ll wear off by the time you lie down.

Choose Sleep Superfoods: Avoid a big, heavy meal right before bed (a full stomach will disturb your sleep). Some foods may actually help you snooze. If you’ve had a few nights of restless sleep, make a light wholewheat-pasta dish with fresh vegetables, a little diced chicken breast, tomato sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for dinner.

This meal contains a snooze-friendly combination of protein and tryptophan, an amino acid that converts to sleep-promoting serotonin in the body.

Other combos of healthy carbs and protein, such as milk and graham crackers or yogurt sprinkled with cereal, will also do the trick.

Ban Your Work: Need to send out one last e-mail before you “officially� turn in? Not so fast. Typing in bed can wind you up, so when you do unplug, it will be harder to fall asleep. For tech-free zzz’s, disconnect an hour before bed, turn your smartphone off, and put any gadgets on an out-of-reach dresser or in another room so you won’t be able to grab it if you get the late-night urge.

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By Alan Allegra

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hen I was a kid, we would seal a promise by saying, “Cross my heart and hope to die! Stick a needle in my eye!” Actually, I don’t recall the last part, but I’ve heard it on Laverne and Shirley enough to think it’s

I recently spoke at a luncheon on a very auspicious day: April 15.

What comes to mind on that day? This year, it was Tax Day and Passover. It was also the anniversary of our home mortgage. In addition, it was between Good Friday and Easter. The message was an oratorical quilt, displaying the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the thread that ties these dates together.

It was an appropriate season to meditate upon the resurrection, but such consideration should not be limited to a sunny day in spring. The importance of Jesus’ victory over death affects every promise in the Bible and every aspect of the Christian life. In fact, if Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the entire Bible is less than worthless. As the apostle Paul said, “And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).

On the other hand, if Christ’s self-propelled exit from the grave after three days is true, the entire Bible must be true, “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us” (2 Corinthians 1:20 [KJV]). If Jesus is not alive, then all the promises of the Word of God are as empty as the bread aisle before a snowstorm.

The first promise of the Bible was given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” This is the promise that Jesus would eventually

defeat Satan. That would mean nothing were Jesus not alive today.

The last promise in the Bible is, “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” The return of Christ to rule and reign forever is the hope of the world.

That would not mean much if there were no living Jesus to return; the world would continue to decline and life would be meaningless.

In between those bookend promises are a plethora of personal promises that would be vain words were the resurrection untrue. The most personal is probably the most familiar: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

This is the forgiveness of sins, which can only be true if the Judge and Great High Priest is still alive (Acts 17:31; Hebrews 2:17).

Good Friday was the day Jesus died to pay for our sins (1 Corinthians 1:18). Passover was a picture of the escape provided by his blood (1 Corinthians 5:7). Tax Day is when we pay what is owed (Romans 13:7). Mortgage Day was particularly delightful for us, because our mortgage is paid off. When Jesus died on the cross, he said, “It is finished!” (John 19:30). The original word was used to indicate a debt paid in full, like a mortgage. The death of Jesus stamped our sin debt “Paid in full!” and his resurrection was the proof that the debt we owed was paid. “It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification” (Romans 4:24–25).

Because Jesus is alive, those who believe will also live (John 14:19).

Every time you read a promise in the Bible, you can shout, “Yea and amen!”

Alan is a freelance writer. You can view his work at www. faithwriters.com and contact him atalan.allegra@gmail.com.

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Enjoy the Music The summer months are a great time to catch some free outdoor concerts. Check out the listing of bands playing at a location near you! Be certain to verify that the shows are still on before you head out- we aren’t responsible for changes in the schedue.

June 1: 3:00 PM at Alburtis Park - Rehrig Brothers Band June 1: 3:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church - Allentown Band June 1: 7:30 PM at Bethlehem Rose Garden - Municipal Band June 6: 8:00 PM at Cedar Beach - Dancing under the Stars with

the Royalaires June 8: 3:00 PM at Alburtis Park - One Night Stand June 8: 7:30 PM at West Park - Anderson Pops - Allentown Band June 11: 7:00 PM at Cedar View Apartments - Royalaires June 13: 7:30 PM at West Park - Municipal Band June 14: 1:30 PM at Salute the Troops - Allentown Band June 14: 7:00 PM at West Park - Allentown Band June 15: 3:00 PM at Alburtis Park - Midnight Special June 15: 6:30 PM at Luther Crest - Allentown Band June 15: 7:30 PM at West Park - Marine Band June 20: 7:30 PM at West Park - Macungie Band June 20: 8:00 PM at Cedar Beach - Dancing under the Stars with the Royalaires June 21: 7:00 PM at AHEPA 60 Senior Apartments - Allentown Band June 22: 3:00 PM at Alburtis Park -The Crossover Band June 22: 7:30 PM at West Park - Allentown Band June 27: 7:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi - Royalaires June 28: 7:00 PM at Episcopal House - Marine Band June 28: 7:00 PM at St. Francis Church - Municipal Band June 29: 3:00 PM at Alburtis Park - The Sidekick Band June 29: 7:30 PM at West Park - Municipal Band July 1: 7:30 PM at West Park - Marine Band July 2: 7:30 PM at West Park - Allentown Band

Fun Stuff The 11 Times Trick We all know the trick when multiplying by ten – add 0 to the end of the number, but did you know there is an equally easy trick for multiplying a two digit number by 11?

This is it: Take the original number and imagine a space between the two digits. In this example we will use 52: 5_2 Now add the two numbers together and put them in the middle: 5_(5+2)_2 That is it – you have the answer: 572.

If the numbers in the middle add up to a 2 digit number, just insert the second number and add 1 to the first: 9_(9+9)_9 (9+1)_8_9 10_8_9 1089 – It works every time.

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• I'm old. There's a nap for that.

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• My car is a status symbol. The symbol of me being poor!

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Join us in making a difference in Pennsylvania through advocacy, education and community service.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to help the community and gain a sense of personal enrichment.

Call us at 1-866-389-5654 or visit aarp.org/pa to find out how you can get involved.

Add a flavorful twist with honey and almonds (Family Features) This summer season, make it easier to get your good going with new delicious flavors and recipes. As you work to prepare a spread of your favorite mouthwatering entrees and appetizers, look for new ways to incorporate healthy ingredients that deliver on both flavor and nutrition. Honey, which is rising in popularity both as a natural sweetener and an ingredient in everyday foods and recipes, is a perfect flavor with indulgent taste. Pairing the sweet nectar of honey with a nutrient-rich nut, such as almonds, creates richly decadent recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty. Plus, products featuring honey’s subtle sweetness make them versatile and appealing whether you are craving something sweet or savory.

Summer Veggie Stuffed Portabellas

Servings: 4–6 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes • 2 tablespoons buttery spread or butter • 1 cup onion, chopped • 2 cups curly green kale, torn in small pieces • 1/2 cup tomato, chopped • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 cup zucchini, chopped • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded • 30 Blue Diamond Honey Mustard Nut Thins, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt • 4–6 small portabella mushrooms (about 4–6 inches wide) • 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Chipotle Almonds, chopped Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add kale, tomato, bell pepper and zucchini; cook and stir for eight to 10 minutes more. Stir in cheese, Blue Diamond Honey Mustard Nut Thins and garlic salt.

Remove stems from mushrooms and scrape out dark gills with spoon.

Fill with vegetable mixture and sprinkle with chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Chipotle Almonds.

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Fun Facts!

Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.

France was still executing people with a guillotine when the first Star Wars film came out. Star Wars premiered in theaters in May 1977.

The last execution by guillotine took place September 10th of the same year.

Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barbara Walters were born in the same year, 1929.

The name Jessica was created by Shakespeare in the play Merchant of Venice.

Not once in the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme does it mention that he’s an egg.

In the span of 66 years, we went from taking flight to landing on the moon.

Pluto never made a full orbit around the sun from the time it was discovered to when it was declassified as a planet.

Woody from Toy Story has a full name too — it’s Woody Pride.

Mr. Clean’s full name is Veritably Clean.

Cookie Monster’s real name is Sid. Carrots were originally purple.

Vending machines are twice as likely to kill you than a shark is.

Home Alone was released closer to the moon landing than it was to today.

If you put your finger in your ear and scratch, it sounds just like Pac-Man. Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa.

Armadillos nearly always give birth to identical quadruplets.

Saudi Arabia imports camels from Australia.

Betty White is actually older than sliced bread. Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented sliced bread in 1928, while Betty White was born in 1922. Bread had existed prior, just not in the pre-sliced form.

Hippo milk is pink.

The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.

Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto.

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Considerations for Personal Care Facilities

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eaving one’s home to move into a personal care or assisted living facility is a difficult transition. Selecting the right facility is critical to enabling your loved one to receive proper care and make the best of their time at the facility. “Here in the Lehigh Valley families have many options in personal care homes for their parents,” says Joe Negrao, Jr. of Alexandria Manor. “We encourage families to tour the communities, talk to staff and residents and carefully select where they would feel more comfortable.” Indeed there is a wide range of lifestyles offered in local facilities. Some services and amenities increasingly cater to seniors and may include gourmet meals, quality entertainment, social outings, and weekly happy hour. Others may not have the bells and whistles of an upscale resort but still provide a safe environment, quality care and nutritious meals. All personal care homes are licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

In touring the facilities many questions and observations may be obvious, but not all. Below is a list of questions and considerations when selecting a personal care facility.

Environment

• Is the décor attractive and homelike?

• Do you receive a warm greeting from staff welcoming you to the community?

• Does the executive director call residents by name and interact warmly with them as you tour the community?

• Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the community and staff?

• Do the residents seem to be appropriate housemates for you or your loved one?

• Are staff members appropriately dressed, personable, and outgoing? Do they treat each other in a professional manner?

• Are visits with the resident welcome at any time?

Care

• Is there a written plan of care for each resident? How frequently is it reviewed and updated?

• Does the community have specific policies regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, training and supervision of staff, and record keeping?

• Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed? ADLs include dressing, eating, mobility, hygiene and grooming, bathing, and toileting.

• Does the community provide housekeeping services in personal living spaces?

• Does the community provide scheduled transportation to doctors’ offices, the hairdresser, shopping, and other activities desired by residents?

• Do dining room menus vary from day to day and meal to meal?

• Does the community provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day, seven days a week? Are snacks available?

• Does the community conduct criminal background checks on employees?

• Does the community train staff on elder abuse and neglect? Is there a policy for reporting suspected abuse?

Financial

• Are there any government, private, or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?

• Are there different costs for various levels or categories of personal care? Are additional services available if the resident’s needs change?

• What are the most common reasons why a resident may be asked to move out of the community?

• What happens if they run out of money?

If you are interested in learning about local personal care facilities call the Lifestyles over 50 care team at 855-233-7034 for a free copy of Lifestyles over 50’s 2014 Senior Care Directory.

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20. Settles up 23. Got rid of tobacco juice on the ball field 24. "Out with it!"

25. See 20-Across 26. Law enforcement groups (abbr.)

30. Banjo-plucking Scruggs 31. Turner and Koppel 32. "Doe, ___ ..."

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58. Matt McConaughey vehicle 59. Student's hurdle 60. Actress Witherspoon 61. Arizona resort 62.

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Volunteers Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to create meaningful experiences by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding experience - 610-7945362 jwickel@phoebe.org.

Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed.

Contact Janet Soos janets@ mealsonwheelspa.org Lutheran Home - Topton invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents.

Flex hours, days, eves, weekends.

Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or wentzl@diakon.org.

Volunteer Center lists agencies needing volunteers. 610-807-0336, www.volunteerlv.org.

Down 1. Spaghetti topper 2. Shorthand site 3. Braxton or Tennille 4. Eskimo transport 5. Monte Carlo location 6. Put ___ writing 7. Yankees' third baseman, for short 8. Whitewater special prosecutor 9. Homer's boy 10. Rainy months 11. Kingdom 12. On edge 13. Washington no

21. Sedaka or Young 22. ___ Paulo 23. Former nuclear agcy.

27. Davis of "The Accidental Tourist" 28. ___ kwon do 29. Mil. schools 33. ___ es Salaam 34. Certain line-crosser 35. Agree completely 36. People who lived in times long past 37. Borscht ingredient 38. Verve 39. Observe Yom Kippur

40. With 49-Across, little girls?

41. Prelude to rebellion 42. Frisco gridders 43. Angle unit 44. People 45. Sidestep 46. "Y" pluralized 50. Dies ___ (liturgical poem) 51. List unit 52. Donated 56. Keats' creations

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! 610.435.9651.

Heartland Hospice seeks caring volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Comprehensive training, flex hours. Janet Daly, Coordinator. 610-266-0134 Are you a “people person” wanting to make a difference? Have skills and talents to use to “give back”?

Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer opportunities with a training and support program to help you use your talents. Loretta Kistler 888-680-6650 or email lkistler@cchnet.net

Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers.

Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided. Daytime hours only.

Call Rita 610.433.6018, x. 231 or rita.lang@centerforvisionloss. org.

Drivers: ITNLehighValley provides rides for seniors 60 and over and visually impaired adults. We drive riders to appointments in LV, 90% are medical. Need volunteer drivers to help with the increasing demand for rides. Requirement: vehicle, good driving record, and some free time. Training provided, we work with your schedule. Time is minimal, rewards are many. For info call 610-419-1645.

Social & Support Groups

Please be sure to check with any function listed as there are changes to schedules during the summer months.

ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues.

6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:00-10:30am.

Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, www.allentownymcaywca.org.

Do you have old classic records that you want to sell?

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Mon, Jun 2 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bipolar, etc. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA Linda 610-3958756.

Tues, Jun 31pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus.

Public welcome. (610) 9664181.

Wed, Jun 4 LV Vegetarians.

Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp.

Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 Wed, Jun 4 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company.

610-965-9584.

Thur, Jun 5 7pm. LV Brain Injury Support Group - Good Shepherd Health & Tech Center, 850 S. Fifth Street, Allentown.

St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet on Mon, Jun 9, at 1:00 in the church social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. Ultimate Sound will entertain.

Tues, Jun 10 Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM2nd floor.

Tues, Jun 10 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

Tues, Jun 10 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family, struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610395-8756.

Tues. May 13 4:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting.

Thurs, Jun 5 7PM Lower Milford Twnshp Fire Co. 1601 Limeport Pike, spaghetti dinner adults $7 children $4 salad bar, dessert.

Sat. Jun 21. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 859-6700, extension 2276 for information.

Thurs, Jun 5, 10-11:30 am.

610-433-6018 Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown.

Wed. Jun 18 Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments 6 - 6:30, presentation 6:30 - 7:30 Different topics related to PD.

Thurs, Jun 5AARP Chapter 4150 at Lower Macungie Twsp.

Comm. Ctr. Brookside Rd. Thurs, Jun 5 AARP Chapter #5415 noon, St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown. Everyone welcome.

Bring a non-perishable food item for Allentown Food Bank.

610-437-4265 Sat Jun 14 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 & Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Sat, Jun 14 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610838-1482.

Wed, Jun 18 LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.

Thur, Jun 19 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-3957160 Wed Jun 25 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

Tues 1:30-4:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Wed. noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company.

Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610-769-7570 Upper Bucks Senior Center. See schedule: www.upperbuckssac. com Info: 215-536-3066.

Exercise

Please be sure to check with any function listed as there are changes to schedules during the summer months.

Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 867-7588.

Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca.org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold and mat Pilates 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary.

610-258-6271. www.

ThirdStreetAlliance.org.

Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158 3rd St. Alliance for Women & Children. Month:$38 drop-in: $6, more programs, memberships available. 610258-6271. Aqua Pilates, Aqua Aerobics. Rodale Aquatic Ctr Allentown 610-606-4670.

OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15. Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15.

Info: 610-391-0040 or www. oxyfitgym.com.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Every Tues play bridge 10-12; Thursdays varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. followed by lunch)?

Dances Sat Dances LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700.

“Dancing on the Odds” on

odd numbered Fridays at 3rd Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door.

Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. .

Allentown Area Swing Dance.

Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www. allentownswingdance.org for schedule Social Ballroom / Latin Swing Dance Saturday, Jun 7 @ 7pm at TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-881-1000 www.learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments will be served & it is a BYOB. $12pp

Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:45PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 610-395-5479 HTCC hosts monthly Bingo1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm!

Prizes range from $40 to $125.

610-317-8701.

Wed 6:30 LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr.) Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700 Wed 1pm St. Stevens Church Franklin & Turner St. Allentown. Cards, bingo & refreshments. Thurs at 12.

Classes and Lectures Seniors Who Wish to Re-Enter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, Classes: Basic

Computer I & II, Digital Camera, Digital Photos, Intro to Internet.

Classes at center and Whitehall Library. 8- 1.5 hr. classes $40 members $80 nonmembers.

Membership $20. 610-437-3700 or dndod@aol.com.

Alz. Support Groups Please be sure to check with any function listed as there are changes to schedules during the summer months.

Alzheimer’s Respite Program Hope Community Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early stages of Alzheimer’s.

Respite time, support for caregivers. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM Contact Dave Bowers 484-6190330 bowerdav@gmail.com.

1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem, 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall

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Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 610-794-5273.

Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable.

Community Events Please be sure to check with any function listed as there are changes to schedules during the summer months.

LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Center) 610-437-3700.

Programs include swimming, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, low impact aerobics, strength training. All except for pool programs, are at 1633 West Elm Street Allentown 610437-3700 or membership@ lehighseniors.org.

Hanover Township Comm.

Ctr: 3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, 610317-8701. www. hanovercommunitycenter.com for complete schedule.

Crowded Kitchen Players presents Too Clever By Half, a Russian Farce! Info: Pam or Ara 610.395.7176 or ckplayers@rcn.com Bangor Area High School Gary June 13 - 29 at McCooles Arts Moffett Memorial Scholarship and Events Place, 10 S. Main in memory of deceased St. Quakertown, PA. classmates. $500 award to senior Tickets: $18, Seniors who exemplifies leadership, $14. Students - $10. For service, character and scholastic reservations, call 610-395achievement. Lisa 215-9977176, email ckplayers@rcn.

2141, ljupright@msn.com. com or www.ckplayers.com

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