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Counting Blessings

Embracing Holiday Traditions Celebrating Veterans

Music and Memories Games, Puzzles, & More!

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F rom t he Ed i to r A l an A l l eg ra

Hello everyone! That may not seem like an impressive greeting, but after reading the kind words Art wrote about me, I am humbled. Stepping into Art's shoes (after occasionally stepping on his toes) is one giant leap for this writer. If you have followed Lifestyles over 50 for any part of the last dozen-or-so years, you've probably read my work in the devotionals, Legacy series, and some of the worst jokes. As Art said, we intend to continue the mission of Lifestyles, which is to provide our beloved seniors with challenges, inspiration, ideas, and entertainment of all kinds. The purpose of Thrive Media is to encourage Over-50s to — well — thrive, in body, soul, and spirit. Let me say, we can best do that together, and we welcome your input. Contact me at alan@lifestylesover50.com.

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Yours for you,

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As with all things, there will always be change. And that is true of our magazine. After 10 years as the editor of this magazine, I am turning over the duties of editor to my colleague, Alan Allegra. Alan has been a contributor to this magazine for many years. I am pleased to say that our company, Thrive Media, has grown steadily over the years. I have worked both as editor and as the company's IT specialist. I now will concentrate on IT technical support duties for our clients and Thrive Media. Alan is an excellent writer and will continue our work on Lifestyles over 50.

Please join me in welcoming him to his new position.

I thank you, our readers, for the support you have given me over the years. Peace.

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At Home with the Holiday Spirit: Things to Do Inside When we think back to what we may consider "The good old days," especially during the holiday season, no doubt there is a soundtrack to our memories. Whether it's singing "We Gather Together" for Thanksgiving, "Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah!" as a child or "Blessings on the Menorah," or "Happy, Happy Kwanzaa," or any of the myriad Christmas songs, holidays are a time for singing, and a time for TV specials. Although you may not be able to go out for the holidays, anyone with a computer or smartphone can share the holiday spirit with loved ones around the screen. Here are some suggestions that might be found on YouTube, DVDs (check your library), and streaming services. Don't forget the holiday treats!

Bing Crosby has lent his gentle presence and smooth voice to many Christmas movies, one of which has the crooner singing "White Christmas," the world's best-sellng single at over 50 million copies. Look for White Christmas and Holiday Inn. Lawrence Welk, whose show began in 1951, can still be seen in syndication on local stations. A quick search on YouTube yields about a dozen videos of his Christmas specials and reunion shows. Pick a year that sounds good to you and settle with the family and celebrate with this much-loved entertainer.

Bob Hope was known for bringing Christmas to the world. He and his company of entertainers traveled to military hotspots at Christmas to entertain "his boys in uniform." TV sets around the nation lit up with his Christmas specials, covering the mid-60s through 1990. He attracted the biggest stars and the largest audiences for gala fun. Just search

YouTube for "Bob Hope Christmas" to find a cornucopia of comedy.

If you've never enjoyed the smell of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, search YouTube for Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song."

Remember the WPIX Yule Log? You can still find it (with sound!) on YouTube!

Chanukah (Hanukkah) doesn't get as much airplay as Christmas, but there are some TV episodes that children might enjoy. Marti Kerner, the "Everyday Jewish Mom," compiled a list of Hanukkah TV episodes for kids 2020 at everydayjewishmom.com. She provides links to where the shows can be watched or purchased, and includes descrip-

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tions of each show. Some are exclusively about Hanukkah and some include Christmas as well. As the Everyday Jewish Mom says, "Enjoy!"

Kwanzaa is a relatively little-understood celebration that occurs in December. Sesame Street featured a Kwanzaa celebration with brothers Tyler James and Tyrel Jackson Williams. The show features the lighting of the candles, playing of drums, and recitation of the seven principles of Kwanzaa in this clip: youtu.be/0kV6qVp98Q. Tyler later starred in the TV show, "Everybody Hates Chris," and one episode features him celebrating Kwanzaa in this brief clip: youtu.be/ W5CxG-YpYeI.

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Things To Do With Grandkids Light Up Your Holidays!

No Scrooge of a pandemic is going to stop us from soaking up the spirit of the holidays in the Lehigh Valley! The dark days of winter can be brightened with lights both private and professional. Of course, you can always walk or drive around town to see what your neighbors have done, but why not be dazzled by the mammoth display at Koziar's Christmas Village in Bernville? The surprise as you come over that last hill is worth the trip! koziarschristmasvillage.com. Lights in the Parkway is back! This spectacular drive-through light display transforms over a mile of one of Allentown's most beautiful parks, Lehigh Parkway, into a winter wonderland. Enjoy whimsical light displays and familiar characters. Experience twinkling lights and animated holidays scenes, while listening to holiday music favorites. Look for Lights in the Parkway at allentownpa.gov.

America on Wheels Museum Enjoy the sounds, lights, and action of many model trains, including G scale, O scale, and HO scale, as they chug their way around the museum!

The museum is a Toys for Tots collection site. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be placed on the Mack Truck for delivery to children in need. See the calendar at americaonwheels.org 610-432-4200.

Christkindlmarkt Shop one of the top-ranked holiday markets. Housed within three large, heated tents, Christkindlmarkt (weekends, November 22 – December 22) is a delight to shoppers looking to cross off their gift list. The market features a lineup of vendors offering everything from handmade home decor items to fine art, and more. Consider a visit to the glassblowing tent where you can craft your own ornament or candy cane. christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/

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Lehigh Valley Zoo This Lehigh Valley tradition begins November 13, 2020. Containing over 1.2 million twinkling lights and breathtaking holiday displays, Winter Light Spectacular offers tons of safe holiday fun for the whole family! Look for it at lvzoo.org.

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Live Advent Calendar Get in the spirit with the Historic Bethlehem Live Advent Calendar,

the only one of its kind in the country! The Calendar is fun for parents and children alike. The calendar begins December 1, and will take place nightly at 5:30 PM until December 23 at the 1810 Goundie House on Main Street. Shops, restaurants, and community organizations will provide a special treat to visitors every night. The program lasts 10 – 15 minutes.

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Christmas Huts on Main Visit charming, holiday-themed wooden huts that are filled with unique holiday gift ideas! The huts are located on Main Street and will be open Thursdays through Sundays starting November 5 through December 27.

Bethlehem Menorah Lighting Join Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley in a public display of unity at this exciting Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Event is free of charge to the community. Bring the children and make this your special Chanukah celebration. The lighting will take place December 27 at 6:30 PM in downtown Bethlehem, next to City Hall. Find more information at chabadlehighvalley.com.

Christmas According to Milton Berle • I can't get a Christmas gift my wife likes.

Last year, I gave her a hundred-dollar gift certificate. She exchanged it.

• Our tree was so puny we used orthopedic bulbs.

• Our local department store had two Santas — one for regular kids, and one for kids who wanted ten toys or less.

• I made a terrible mistake last Christmas.

My wife made me swear I wouldn't give her a fancy gift — and I didn't!

• I had a great Christmas — I received a lot of gifts I can't wait to exchange.

• My son has a big Christmas problem: What do you buy for a father who has everything and you're using it?

• My wife and I were shopping for the whole family. In the music department, my wife said, "Let's get your nephew a set of drums. That's what your brother did to us last year!"

• There are a lot of things money can't buy.

Not one of them is on my son's list.

• They've got plastic Christmas trees now.

They're hard to tell from the real aluminum ones.

• I gave my wife a gift certificate for Christmas. She ran out to exchange it for a bigger size.

• My wife can't figure out what to buy me. What do you get for a man who's had everything up to here?

• I just bought a great gift for my boss: a leaky ant farm.

• I bought my son a bat for Christmas. On New Years Eve it flew away.

• I was in a department store and I saw

a weird-looking gadget. I asked the young saleslady what it was.

She answered, "It doesn't do anything. It's just a Christmas gift!"

• Santa is having a tough time this year. Last year, he deducted eight billion dollars for gifts, and the IRS wants an itemized list!

• In our neighborhood, it's hard to buy your Christmas gifts early in the year. You never know who your friends will be by December.

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Keeping Spirits High

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network The romanticized vision of the holidays is a house filled with loved ones from near and far, all enjoying one another’s company and a feast of family favorites. Even in a typical year, this ideal is hard to achieve, but in 2020, with travel restrictions and health officials recommending against large get-togethers, it’s wise to lower expectations.

In fact, to limit the spread of COVID-19, Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine, on October 29, encouraged people to limit holiday gatherings to people who live within their own household.

She acknowledged that it was a tremendous sacrifice to make, but a necessary one.

St. Luke’s psychotherapist, Tonya Stubits, LCSW, says the decision to follow such stringent guidelines is a personal one, but older adults should consider it very seriously. They should take into account such factors as their age, level of overall health, and if they have conditions such as COPD, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Having one or more of these conditions increases the likelihood that they could become seriously ill should they get COVID-19. Stubits is a psychotherapist at St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates in Bowmanstown.

Seniors need to know that if they’re not comfortable getting together, it’s OK to say, "No" — to decline an invitation, she says. Even if they’d like to have a large holiday gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, that might not be an option this year due to travel concerns and whether or not family members even want to get together. In addition, because of restrictions related to the size of gatherings, many private parties and traditional public holiday events will be canceled.

“For many reasons, the 2020 holiday season may be very different from what we’re used to,” Stubits says. “To keep spirits up, it’s important to make a plan. Think: What can I control to maintain my wellness? What do the holidays mean to me? What’s most important to me?”

If being with family is important, and you can’t be together in the same room, schedule a time to have a meal, put a computer or tablet in front of you, and use an application like Zoom or Skype to connect virtually with fami-

ly members.

If you’re not tech savvy, ask a grandchild, other family member, or friend to help you, she suggests. If religious ceremonies are important to you and you don’t feel comfortable gathering in person, find a worship service online, she advises. If you normally volunteer at a soup kitchen, then think about donating to a local food bank.

“Holiday traditions are important, but if you’re unable to observe them this year, reminisce about past years and find joy in those memories,” she says. “Social bonds are very important but there are no rules on how we connect during the holidays. And while this year may be different, the holidays can still be filled with meaning and joy.”

Look for signs of depression during the holidays The holidays are a reminder of loss for many older adults, said St. Luke’s psychotherapist Tonya Stubits. While fleeting feelings of sadness may be normal, it’s important to look out for signs of severe sadness, known as depression.

Depression may look different in older adults from younger people and can be difficult to distinguish from symptoms of physical conditions. Even so, it’s important to know the signs of depression and consult a physician if you suspect your older loved one may be depressed.

One common sign of depression is loss of interest in things they used to enjoy. For example, if your grandmother always enjoyed long conversations with you and suddenly doesn’t want to speak with you at all, she could be depressed.

Other signs to look for include: • lack of eye contact.

• poor concentration or cognitive changes.

• low motivation that may lead to a decrease in self care, such as showering, getting dressed, and brushing teeth.

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• weight gain or loss. • expressions of low self-worth, helplessness, or feeling like a burden. “With the older generation, they may see reaching out for help as a sign of weakness,â€? Stubits says. “It takes courage to reach out, and they may need your encouragement.â€? If you suspect that your loved one may be depressed, urge them to see a doctor who can do a thorough physical and mental health evaluation. For information regarding comprehensive geriatric assessments, contact St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates at 484-526-7035.

If advised, seek behavioral health services. St. Luke's Behavioral Health Services helps people with a wide variety of mental and behavioral health issues. For more information, call 484-526-2400.

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Our courteous and conscientious staff and welcoming, home-like environment, encourage DevonHouse residents to be as active and independent as they wish.

The open design of our one-story building allows us to be visually in touch with residents throughout the day.

In an atmosphere of mutual and unconditional regard, DevonHouse staff and residents form a special community — a place where personal privacy, dignity, security, and companionship, are the essentials for living. Beautiful lounges, country kitchens, library, outdoor patios, and inviting entertainment areas, are perfect for daily connections and engagement.

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Veterans: A Blessing to Be Thankful For

By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRES, SMRS, SRS

We are approaching the holiday season roller coaster that starts on Halloween and climbs up the big hill until it rapidly descends, starting at Thanksgiving, and leveling off on New Year’s Day. November is usually identified with Thanksgiving Day, but there is another very important day in the month that seems to come and go too quickly: Veterans Day. There are many things to be thankful for — every day, we receive blessings that we take for granted. If you are reading this, be thankful that you can read. Did you have breakfast? Be thankful that you can eat and that you have something to eat. Did you vote? Be thankful that you are allowed to choose our leaders. Look around you (with gratitude that you can see) and take stock of what you have, from a bed to a bathroom to a body that still works. In the Bible, the apostle Paul said, “And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6:8). That is a pretty small list of blessings, and it doesn’t even include a place to live! Yet it is a good place to begin when we count our blessings.

Veterans Day is the one day a year when we honor those brave men and women who sacrifice 365 days a year to keep us safe and prosperous. These heroes deserve every benefit a grateful nation can offer. Sadly, many military veterans are discharged with little resources and have difficulty finding housing. Some are reduced to having only food and clothing, and sparse provisions at that. Is there help?

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers help of all types for veterans who need a hand up when looking to purchase, refinance, or remodel a home. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers home loans and grants. These programs help service members, veterans, and surviving spouses buy, refinance, or modify their home. The VA guarantees part of the loan, meaning they will cover a portion of the loan if you default. This allows lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies, to offer them more favorable terms.

Veterans with certain service-connected or aging-related disabilities can also get housing help. They may

qualify for special housing grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or a Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant can be used to: • build an adapted home.

• install ramps or widen doors.

• make other modifications to help them live independently.

There is no reason for our veterans to be left out in the cold.

There is always something to be thankful for. You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone, so be grateful for the things we take for granted. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, be grateful that you have a trained, dedicated, ethical expert to help you: Elissa Clausnitzer, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a well-known and reputable business. Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, SRES, SMRS, is a local, experienced expert who is ready to serve you and make your next home a reality!

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For Timely Care, Veterans Can Go to Community Hospitals

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) strives to provide veterans with high-quality and timely services, said Lisa Moore, Coordinator, Managed Care Contracts. To help reach this goal, it has developed the VA Community Care Network, that contracts with community-based hospitals and other health care providers, including St. Luke’s University Health Network, for the delivery of services.

To ensure timely care, veterans who are unable to get an appointment at a VA Medical Center or outpatient provider within 30 days may schedule an appointment through a participating Community Care Network, Moore said. Many veterans find this option convenient because the nearest VA hospital could be more than an hour’s drive away. Nearby VA hospitals are located in Wilkes-Barre, Coatesville, Philadelphia, Lebanon, and Lyons, New Jersey.

“In the past, getting a referral to a community hospital could be complicated, but we have simplified the process,” Moore said. “These people have put their lives on the line for their country. The last thing we should do is to make it difficult for them to receive healthcare.” VA services include medical, behavioral health, surgical, and complementary and integrative health services. When an immediate need exists, durable medical equipment and pharmacy services may also be provided.

Each veteran’s level of coverage and required co-pays vary based on several factors, such as military service history, disability, income level, and whether they qualify for Medicaid. For example, a veteran with full coverage could receive services at a VA facility without any out-of-pocket costs or at a VA Community Care Network hospital when there is an extended wait time for an appointment.

If a veteran can’t get an appointment within 30 days, the VA scheduler will ask the veteran if they would like to be seen at a community hospital and will refer to a list of providers, Moore explained. The patient may, however, request their preferred provider.

“We want the veteran to say, ‘St. Luke’s is in our area, they have a very good reputation, I want to go to St. Luke’s,’ ” Moore said. Then, the VA will make the referral to the community provider.

St. Luke’s welcomed the opportunity to participate in the VA Community Care Network, said Von George,

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St. Luke’s Network Director, Supply Chain Logistics. As an organization committed to serving the community, it was only natural to support the individuals who have stepped up to serve our country.

In addition to participating in the VA Community Care Network, St. Luke’s 12 hospital campuses recognize those who have served in the military in various ways, such having reserved parking spaces for veterans and placing magnets identifying them on the doors of their hospital rooms. This alerts the hospital staff so they can extend their appreciation for the veteran’s service.

In January, St. Luke’s plans to launch a new veterans’ section on its website, www.sluhn.org, to provide information about veterans’ patient services, employment, and special events and programs. Among the special programs are free breakfasts for veterans at the hospitals on or near Veterans Day. “St. Luke’s is proud to recognize veterans and their commitment and dedication,” George said. “They were willing to raise their right hands and pledge their lives to serve our country. We’re honored to serve them.”

You May Be Eligible for VA Healthcare Coverage Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air services, and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge may be eligible for VA healthcare benefits. To be eligible, veterans must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty. In addition, any service person who was discharged for a disability that was caused or made worse by active duty is eligible. For more information about VA health care, visit www.va.gov/health-care.

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My Name Is Connery, Sean Connery

Thomas Sean Connery was born in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 August 1930. Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas.

"My name is Bond, James Bond."

For movie watchers of the 1960s, that is one of the most familiar lines in movie history. It was the legendary spy 007's way of introducing himself.

Sir Sean Connery was the first to bring author Ian Fleming's charming, ruthless, and witty spy to life, beginning in 1962 with Dr. No, and continuing in six more James Bond films, ending with Never Say Never Again in 1983.

Thomas Sean Connery was born in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 25, 1930. His father, a Catholic factory worker, had emigrated from Ireland in the 19th century. His mother, a Protestant domestic cleaner, could trace her ancestry back to Gaelic speakers from the Isle of Skye.

charged 3 years later because of ulcers.

During this time, he decorated his body with tattoos advertising what was important to him: "Scotland forever" and "Mum & Dad." Perhaps as a premonition of his future film-spy reputation, Connery won a real reputation as a "hard man" when six gang members accosted him.

They tried to steal his coat, but he stopped them. They made the mistake of following him, at which point he bested them in true Bond style.

Sean, then known as young Tommy, had a difficult upbringing, being raised in a single room of a tenement, with no hot water, and sharing a bathroom with other residents.

This award-winning, debonair, future knight, scraped by in his younger years by driving trucks, working as a lifeguard, and even posing as a model for the Edinburgh College of Art. Like any good international spy, he spent his spare time bodybuilding, and finished third in a Mr. Universe competition in London in 1953.

He dropped out of school at 13. He had nothing in the way of qualifications, and worked at unglamorous jobs, including delivering milk, laying brick, and polishing coffins. From there, Connery joined the Royal Navy, but was dis-

Connery got his first leading role in a BBC drama, "Blood Money," where he played a boxer whose career was declining, after Jack Palance's wife recommended him, saying, "The ladies will like him." The rest is history.

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of Connory's • Connery's second leading role was opposite Films and T V A p p e a r a n Lana Turner in Another Time, Another ce s Place. Turner's jealous boyfriend, mobster Dr. No (1962) Johnny Stompanato, brandished a gun on From Russia the movie set. The future 007 grabbed it and with Love (196 3) G o ld fi overpowered him. nger (1964) Marnie (1964) • Richard Burton, Cary Grant, Rex Harrison, and others were considered for the role of Thunderball (1 965) James Bond. One producer's wife liked Sean's You Only Live Twice (1967) magnetism.

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• After You Only Live Twice, Connery, tired and fearful of being typecast, turned down the next Bond film, Her Majesty's Secret Service.

• However, a record $1.2-million fee brought him back for Diamonds Are Forever in 1971.

• After vowing "never to play Bond again," he played an older and wiser, yet still hard, Bond in Never Say Never Again.

• It was his loss of a lot of money in a Spanish land deal that moved him to play that last Bond part. It was his wife who suggested the title.

• Connery was married to Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973, then Micheline Roquebrune from 1975 until his death.

• In 2000, he was awarded knighthood, and was considered by some to be the "Greatest Living Scot."

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Non-Medical Home Care is Key to Aging In Place at Home If you’re like most people you want to stay in your home as long as possible. But as the years go by, unforeseen changes in our health begin to limit our ability to be safe and independent at home. After hospitalization and hip replacement surgery from a bad fall, I was convinced my mother should not be living at home alone. She tripped on the carpet in her home and laid helpless for over five hours before she was able to crawl to a phone to call for help.

After she rehabilitated from the surgery, she didn’t need skilled care from a nurse, but she did need help and support to live alone in her home. She needed someone who could help her around the house with chores, take her shopping and make good, nutritious meals for her. She also needed someone to assist with her medications by setting them up in a pill planner and monitoring them to be sure she was taking the right dose of the right medication at the right time. And with me and my siblings working, she needed someone to get her to doctor appointments until she could get back to driving with confidence.

Certainly it was relatively easy to make some physical changes to her home by adding ramps, grab bars and a stair lift. But she needed support services from a caregiver to help her daily with bathing, showering, dressing, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, linens and bed-making, as well as setting up and dispensing her medications. She also needed transportation and someone to assist her with doing grocery shopping, banking and errands, as well as getting her to medical appointments. And she needed a medical alert device to wear each day to ensure she received immediate attention if she had another fall, no matter where she was…inside her home or anywhere away from her home.

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by Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50

The term, "band of brothers," has been made famous in literature, history, entertainment, and politics. Its first known use was in Shakespeare's Henry V: "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother." The phrase was used in Wilhelm Tell, wound its way through both sides of the Mason-Dixon line in the Civil War, a WWII book and movie, and suffered a more contemporary resurgence with John Kerry in the 2004 election. It signifies fellows who share a close comradeship in a shared struggle, bonding as closely as actual blood ties can make them.

The following are lyrics from the song, "Soldiers Prayer," by John Randall and Bart Allmand, recorded by Mountain Heart and used with permission. I believe they make a expressive comparison of the mission of soldiers and the mission of the Savior: His feet had barely hit the ground, When he knew he was in trouble.

With his band of brothers, He was there to save the world.

Looking up at that mountain, He cried, "Father, please forgive me!"

And as the metal started hitting flesh, The soldier’s prayer was heard.

Please remember me. Tell my children that I love them.

Please remember me, And all that I died for.

Say you'll know my face When the roll is called up yonder.

Please remember me — We're shipping back to shore.

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With his band of brothers, He was there to save the world.

Looking down from that cross, He cried, "Father, please forgive them!"

When the metal started hitting flesh, A soldier’s prayer was heard.

Please remember me. Tell my children that I love them.

Please remember me, And all that I died for.

Say you'll know my face, When the roll is called up yonder.

Please remember me — We're shipping back to shore.

The job of the soldier is to save the country he or she is fighting for. The enemy is usually a foreign power that threatens the lives of the homeland population. Often, the battle takes place on foreign shores, away from home.

Jesus Christ left the shores of heaven to save the world.

"I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father" (John 16:28). In His case, the enemy is sin, which threatens the lives of all men and women in the world.

He came to a foreign land to defeat Satan, the enemy of souls, before shipping back to shore. Jesus gathered a band of brothers who gave their lives for the Gospel, opening the door for all believers to join His family.

The soldier in our song looked up to the Father and asked for forgiveness, and was heard. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).

Jesus Christ looked down from the cross, where it seemed the enemy had won the victory, and cried, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34). Yet, because Jesus rose from the dead, we can cry, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57).

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‘Tis the Season…

The holidays are a great time to reflect on tradition and focus on family and friends. ‘Tis the season when friends and family gather the most. But for safety and health reasons, family gatherings won’t be happening quite the same this year. Or do we need to be reminded that holiday gatherings are not COVID-proof?

Here are three basic practices to keep you safe so your holidays are merry and bright: 1 Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Avoid travel to states identified on Pennsylvania’s Travel Advisory List and Pennsylvania Counties with positive COVID rates over 10%.

2 Limiting your exposure in grocery stores, pharmacies and malls can reduce your risk of infection and spread of the virus. The more frequent you interact with others and the longer the interaction, the higher risk you are of getting and spreading COVID-19.

3 Avoiding parties and other gatherings can keep you safe. But anytime you engage with other people, continue to protect yourself by using these safety precautions: wear a face mask; maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from others; wash your hands frequently; carry and use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol; and sanitize surfaces before and after touching them.

But keep this in mind….“physical distancing” is not the same as “social distancing.” Being physically apart means physical separation.

Maintaining a physical distance between you and others is one thing. Being socially distanced is another thing. Socially isolating yourself can be hazardous to your physical and mental health, especially if you live alone. Use this time to socially connect…reach out and touch somebody, in a safe and meaningful way. Use your phone or other technology device, such as a computer or tablet to have a video chat, play video games with others, or have a virtual meeting with family and friends, near and far. There’s no better time to build and strengthen relationships.

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Veteran Resources Veterans have served their country and have earned additional programs and services to help them age well.

Over these 2 pages we have compiled a list of services and product discounts available to veterans and their families.

Some of the benefits are specifically aimed at veterans themselves. Others, as importantly, are geared toward the families of veterans.

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Disability Compensation Disability compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to Veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service. tinyurl.com/y442rk9n Allowance for Aid and Attendance or Housebound Veterans Veterans determined by VA to be in need of the regular aid and attendance (A&A) of another person, or permanently housebound, may be entitled to additional disability compensation or pension payments. tinyurl.com/y442rk9n Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E provides services to eligible service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment handicap to help them to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment. tinyurl.com/yxoct3h4 Home Loan Guaranty VA home loan guaranties are issued to help eligible service members and certain surviving spouses obtain homes, condominiums, and manufactured homes, and to refinance loans.

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Small Businesses VA has a special office to help small and disadvantaged businesses get information on VA acquisition opportunities Survivors Pension Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit payable to low-income surviving spouses or children who have not married/remarried since the death of the Veteran.

Appeals of VA Claims Decisions Veterans and other claimants for VA benefits have the right to appeal decisions made by VA Dependents & Survivors Benefits Certain dependents and survivors can receive reimbursement for most medical expenses – inpatient, outpatient, mental health, prescription medication, skilled nursing care and durable medical equipment.

Military Medals and Records Medals awarded while in active service are issued by the individual military services if requested by Veterans or their next of kin.

Education and Training Eligible participants are entitled to receive a percentage of the cost of in-state tuition and fees at public institutions or the tuition and fees capped at a national maximum rate for private or foreign schools. tinyurl.com/y56rzjht

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Common Ground Farm and Retreat The perfect place to disconnect with the urgent, so you can reconnect with the important. Stay with us for a day, a weekend or even a week, and get grounded! commongroundretreat.com Eastern Amputee Golf Association The Eastern Amputee Golf Association (EAGA) was formed by those who were interested in developing a regional amputee golf association. eagagolf.org Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans The mission of Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans is to reduce veteran suicide through the healing nature and camaraderie developed during outdoor activities such as camping, hunting and fishing. paoutdoorveterans.org Team RWB (Lehigh Valley Chapter) To enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. teamrwb.org/chapter/team-rwb-lehigh-valley-pa

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Handicapped Scuba Association Course Directors and Instructors all around the world conduct a wide range of classes on an ongoing basis throughout the year. hsanjscuba.com

Additional Resources LVMAC - Lehigh Valley’s comprehensive source of information relevant to veterans. lv-mac.org Allentown VA Outpatient Clinic 3110 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown (610) 776-4304. tinyurl.com/yy84f5u6 Lehigh County Veterans Affairs 17 S 7th St, Allentown, (610) 782-3295. tinyurl.com/y3xcddgc Northampton County Veterans 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem (610) 829-4875 tinyurl.com/y69pwt2u Department of Veterans Affairs - va.gov Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255, Press 1

What Is VA Pension?

What Is Enhanced Or Special Monthly Pension?

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Pension is a needs-based benefit paid to wartime Veterans, who meet certain age or non-service connected disability requirements.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible if: • You were discharged from service under other than dishonorable conditions, AND • You served 90 days or more of active duty with at least 1 day during a period of war time, AND • Your countable income is below the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), AND • You meet the net worth limitations, AND • You are age 65 or older, OR, • You have a permanent and total non-service connected disability, OR, • You are patient in a nursing home, OR you are receiving Social Security disability benefits.

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Aid And Attendance (A&A) A&A is an increased monthly pension amount paid to a Veteran or surviving spouse. You may be eligible if: • You require the aid of another person in order to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting yourself from the hazards of your daily environment, OR • You are bedridden, in that your disability or disabilities requires that you remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment, OR • You are a patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity, OR • You have corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less in both eyes or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less.

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By Lynda Allegra, in honorable memory of her late father In the eyes of the world, my father was just an average man — never invented anything, never made a speech, never sat on a committee, rarely ever gave his opinion to anyone. Truth is, I couldn’t tell you much about what he thought, or even what his political leanings were. What I do know about is his heart.

He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was in an airplane mishap when everyone bailed out. His parachute malfunctioned and he ended up with a steel plate in his knee, one in his head, and blind. He was supposed to rehabilitate as a masseuse, but somehow it didn’t suit, and instead, he learned carpentry. When he was discharged from the Connecticut hospital rehab center in 1946, he went home with a small pension and a room full of major carpentry items, like a large table saw, circular saw, drill press, miter saw, jigsaw, and countless other power tools, all with braille markings.

carrying paneling for our living room, six or seven sheets at a time on his back, a distance of about 4 miles from the store to our home. He never used a cane; instead, he whistled whenever he walked and somehow that got him where he wanted to go. I was almost eight-years-old before I knew he couldn’t see, and then a friend told me. He used to have my mother read him my Golden Books, and he’d memorize them and then “read” them to me.

And his heart: all anyone had to do was mention they liked something and within a few days, he would show up at their door with the item. He was the fix-it man in our neighborhood for everything from record players to electrical items to plumbing and of course, the go-to man never took a dime for his labor. When I had my first job in high school and worked at a dress shop from four until nine on a Friday night, he would ride with me and then stay in town for the entire time "He was as independent He learned quickly and soon so he could feed the meter on as they come." was remodeling — First our my car that only allowed one kitchen, then our living room, hour at a time. These are only then building a bedroom onto our home. The only two examples of a man who spent an adult lifetime help I know he asked for was when his friend had to giving to others. measure out the dimensions for the new room and place the studs. Many times, I would come home That big heart started giving out early. He had his from grade school and hear the sound of that huge first heart attack at 49, and his last at three days past saw, and when I opened the basement door, it was his 60th birthday. It’s been over 43 years since he’s all dark. gone, but every Veterans Day I honor the daddy who may not have meant much in the eyes of the world, Of course, he didn’t have any need for lights. He but who meant everything to me. was as independent as they come. I remember him

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Mission: Possible

Recapturing the selflessness that built America Based on an interview by Douglas Graves “It would seem as if the rulers of our time sought only to use men in order to make things great; I wish that they would try a little more to make great men; that they would set less value on the work and more upon the workman; that they would never forget that a nation cannot long remain strong when every man belonging to it is individually weak; and that no form or combination of social polity has yet been devised to make an energetic people out of a community of pusillanimous and military’s role in defending America through educationenfeebled citizens” (Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in al programs and public events.

America Volume 2).

Although the pandemic has forced LVMAC to curMany have endured 2020 with much consternation. tail the well-attended business meetings and luncheons COVID, social unrest, and a divisive presidential cam- in a Hellertown nursing home, a local church is currentpaign, have unmasked the anxieties of a self-absorbed ly hosting business meetings, and the larger events that culture. Much has changed from 60 years ago, when a usually include a guest speaker have been postponed. young president’s inaugural speech cemented his iconic But that doesn’t dampen Still’s enthusiasm for the status: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask service that LVMAC provides. “We have an active scholwhat you can do for your country." While this altruism arship program,” says Still, talking about money availseems to have since retired, it is not dead yet. able to the high school children of veterans and veterans There is a silent group diligently laboring to improve themselves if they go back to school after their service. the lives of many Americans. This group is fueled by the One strong program LVMAC supports is the Air efforts and passions of those who desire to put others Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps in the first. Such is the case of Major General Gerald C. Still, Allentown school district. Members of Dieruff High president of the Lehigh Valley School and William Allen Military Affairs Council (LVSchool can apply for the " His passion for ser ving High MAC). program. About 25 or 30 stuothers is ver y clear " After an impressive career dents have received LVMAC in the U.S. Air Force that took scholarships and succeeded. him from being Chief Warrant Officer to Major General Still had the honor of pinning second lieutenant bars on traveling all over the world, he remains all about service one of the students at Penn State. to others — service is what makes him tick.

People who know this long-serving officer and veterStill is president of the 188-member LVMAC, which an don’t hesitate to express their admiration for him. For fuels his devotion to serving his fellow veterans. Its mem- example, one of the LVMAC staff said, “There is a conbership is comprised of organizations — both commer- sistency about the way he conducts meetings that people cial and service — that want to support local military really appreciate,” talking about Still’s reverence for the members and their families and veterans.

American flag and his adherence to having an opening The mission of LVMAC is to improve the lives of lo- prayer. “His passion for serving others is very clear.” cal active-duty and reserve military folks, as well as local The unique needs of veterans who suffer from PTSD veterans and their families, by fostering and coordinat- (post-traumatic stress syndrome) are also on Still’s mind. ing support from businesses, organizations, institutions, “We have connections with some horse owners that aland communities, and by promoting awareness of the low veterans to work with, and even ride, their horses,”

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said Still. Another way to get wounded veterans involved in recreational and therapeutic activities, like fly-fishing, is through Hokendauqua Chapter #535 of Trout Unlimited, according to Still.

Membership in LVMAC does not require dues or fees, and is open only to organizations that want to support the mission of LVMAC. General Still is looking for people of action, willing to physically support the many and varied activities designed to support veterans.

LVMAC is an umbrella organization. “Many of these organizations have the same goals,” Still says. “It’s open to any organization that subscribes to the mission of LVMAC and supports it. Basically, if they are going to join, we’re looking for people who are going to be active, or at least participate in one way or another. That is, come to meetings or be willing to support the activities that we have.”

He said organizations are the members, not individuals. These organizations provide individuals who are willing to show up and participate. “Veteran visitations in the different homes and that type of stuff — we do that,” said Still, describing the kinds of service that members can expect.

LVMAC is non-political and does not participate in partisan activities, but that does not mean non-patriotic, since the organization has deep roots in the military traditions of the Lehigh Valley. It was founded by members of the Honorary First Defenders, a local military service organization with traditions going back to the Civil War. Flag Day is one of Still’s favorite traditions that is supported by LVMAC. Still is also involved in docent duties in two historical properties: Liberty Bell Museum in Allentown, and Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook, NJ, where he is helping to restore a shore defense battery.

Still is active in the Air Force Association, Civil Air Patrol, and other organizations, including Advent Moravian Church. He is active in the Lehigh Valley Veteran’s History Project and the Allentown Chapter of the Honorary First Defenders.

Still is a Vietnam veteran but does not dwell on his military achievements. His awards include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Air

Force Combat Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palms, and the Campaign Medal.

Additionally, his German language skills (learned from his family) qualified him to be immersed in classified work in Germany during the Cold War. Major General Still is a Lehigh Valley native, born in Bethlehem and a graduate of Allentown High School.

He has BA degrees in both English and German from Moravian College and an MA in philology from the University of Heidelberg. He married Erika Nimis, and they have two children and three grandchildren.

Still is optimistic about the future of LVMAC. “There are many talented people out there. We just need to get them involved and trained so we can continue to grow and have a greater impact.” General Still, like many of the dedicated volunteers at LVMAC, embodies the cando spirit and selflessness necessary to restore harmony and move forward as a nation. To learn more about LVMAC and to get involved, visit lv-mac.org.

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Let’s Connect With Each Other

One Phone Call at a Time For many of our area seniors, the need to stay safe at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their feelings of ‘disconnectedness’ and loneliness.

Additionally, during this pandemic, there are so many people who want to do something to help others. Countless people are looking for ways to volunteer safely from home.

So now, more than ever, we can come together as a community, make connections and help each other - one phone call at a time.

A friendly phone call can make a world of difference for someone who is lonely. .

What is Senior CHAT? Senior CHAT is a program to match volunteer callers with older adults living in Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon Counties.

Matches connect for friendly phone conversations once each week.

How Do I Get Involved?

Become a Volunteer Caller!

Signing up to be a Senior CHAT caller is a fun and rewarding way to give back and support the older adults in our community.

Callers must be at least 18 years of age and commit to calling their match once a week for at least 6 months.

You can do this safely right in your home!

Sign up to receive a weekly call!

Engage with a community volunteer in weekly phone calls.

Share your stories, reminisce, chat about shared interests and experiences, laugh and enjoy each other’s company.

Connect and enjoy conversations with someone who cares!

For more information or to join Senior CHAT: www.RSVPofLNC.org /SeniorCHAT Call: 610-880-3095

Email: SeniorCHATglv@hotmail.com

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Call the Lifestyles over 50 Care Team toll free at 855-233-7034

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