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In Yoga, You Decide Resolve to Improve Your Memory Surviving the USS Pueblo Incident part 2 The Little Things in Life Things to do with Grandkids

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From the Editor Our February issue continues the story of the USS Pueblo with Part 2. This harrowing first-person story of heroism under enormous pressure is told by a Lehigh Valley native, Frank Ginther. Many of our readers can remember when our seaman were captured by North Korea and the horrendous conditions under which they were held.

We have an article this month on the benefits of yoga. It is a common misconception that yoga is for younger bodies. This is just not true. We can all benefit from this ancient form of exercise.

There are numerous facilities where you can dip your toe into yoga to find out for yourself how easy it is to begin your own program.

As we all get older there is an inevitable loss of some memory. But this is normal and not normally a cause for too much concern. The good news is that we can take certain steps to minimize memory loss. Our article this month gives you some tips to help improve our memory so that we have fewer “where did I leave my keys” moments.

This time of year we are prone to more colds and seasonal illnesses. We must be diligent in ensuring that whatever medications we might take for such colds do not interfere with any medications we may normally be taking. It is not at all unusual for we seniors to be taking multiple medications. Over the counter remedies for colds could potentially cause us some issues. Please read our article on this to get advice on how to avoid complications from these remedies.

As of this writing we have not had too much snowfall. That is good, but when the snow does come exercise caution in your snow removal. Be safe and we will see you next month. Peace

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Surviving the USS Pueblo Incident - Part 2 As Told By Frank Ginther to Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50 Editor’s note: Last month we published Part 1 of this story. It detailed the capture of the Pueblo from Frank Ginther’s viewpoint who was on the ship when it was attacked. Frank is a Lehigh Valley native.

The Koreans had interpreters, but they didn’t understand all the slang, but nonetheless the crew had to use caution.

It wasn’t until later that they realized that one guard had studied in England and understood much of the their conversation.

they would call it the “Hawaiian good luck sign.” At first the Koreans believed the answer. But when “Newsweek” reported the use of the gesture to show contempt for the Koreans, the Koreans read the article, and the game was over.

December 6 was the beginning of “Hell Week.” Negotiations had come to a standstill.

Guards were added and the men were tortured and watched as they had been in the beginning of their captivity.

The Koreans had a strict regimen for the prisoners.

They were forced to march everywhere in formation, and if they fell out of line, they were beaten.

One day one of the crew merely mentioned the name of the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim il Sung. One of the guards heard the name, and consequently, the American was beaten for saying his name. From then on, the crew pronounced his name backward, “Gnos li Mik.” The Koreans constantly filled the prisoners with propaganda. The crew were forced to listen to lectures for hours, “educating” them about the Korean people and the Korean war.

In September of 1968, treatment of the men started to improve. The Koreans took them into town to see concerts and circus acts, and to the War Museum, where there were exhibits of “all the atrocities performed by the United States.” In negotiations, the US had agreed to sign a “receipt” for 83 men, which the Koreans misinterpreted to mean a confession. One Saturday, the men saw buses waiting to return them to US custody. Before they were released, the Koreans realized the difference between a confession and receipt, and the buses left.

Still the men thought of creative ways to resist. Frank was asked to write down his impressions of North Korea.

He wrote, “North Korea survived a war. What were once bomb craters are now lush green fields with beautiful flowers growing.” At the end, he wrote, “My final impression can be summed up in one sentence: ‘History only reproduces successful experiences since history itself teaches.’” His real message was spelled out by the first letter of each word. The Koreans did not catch the meaning, but in interrogations, one of his fellow crew members reported him. However, understanding the pressure and tactics of pitting one crewman against another, Frank forgave.

Then just as quickly as cruelty had begun, it ceased. Men were treated for bruises and injuries. One day, they were given brand new clothes and loaded onto buses and taken to Panmunjom. Frank realized they were being released only when an officer said to him, “How do you feel about going home?”

As winter approached, the weather started getting cold and wet. The men started looking for ways to contradict the propaganda they were forced to participate in. In pictures, they extended their middle finger as a way to discredit what was being reported. They would scratch their faces with their middle finger and write holding the pencil with the middle finger. The crew decided that if questioned about the gesture,

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Prisoners Freed at Bridge

They walked across the Bridge of No Return, one by one, into the hands of the US. Took us to Army hospital outside of Seoul. That was December 23. They were flown to San Diego and greeted by then Governor Reagan, celebrities and their families After two weeks the Navy held a court of inquiry and recommended Commander Bucher and several others be court martialed because they gave up the ship.

However, the Secretary of the Navy pardoned him.

What got Frank Ginther through this?

He answers: “I had two things: Faith in God and Faith in my country. I knew our government was going to do everything they could to get us out of there. I knew I was going to Heaven because I believe in God, I was raised in the church, and I figured I was going to heaven either from North Korea or somewhere else. When I was told to write my confessions, I thought about taking the two newly sharpened pencils and rolling over them.

If I did this, it would be all over. I sat there and cried out to God, and he spoke. I said, ‘Lord, please help me. I don’t know what to do.’ The voice I heard was a deep, powerful voice like in the movie, ‘The Ten Commandments.’ But I didn’t hear it with my ears; I heard it in my mind. He said ‘Trust me, trust me, everything is going to be all right.’ I had a feeling like a blanket covering me, and when it reached my feet, I started writing. God has spoken to me many, many times since, but not in the same way. The ordeal changed my life, taught me how to deal with people, and how to deal with problems. I’m not exempt from problems; I just know who to go to.

Frank Ginther Frank Ginther lives in Allentown, PA and shares his story with civic groups, schools and churches. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Frank at fjg1943@rcn.com.

More information on the USS Pueblo incident can be found at http://www.usspueblo.org/ a website created by the surviving crew members.

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Tomorrow’s Cures…Today

By Laurie Smith, Lehigh Center for Clinical Research Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. Alzheimer’s disease is not a standard part of aging.

In Lehigh, Berks and Northampton Counties, over 40,000 people are suffering from Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is delayed on an average of 2.3 years after the symptoms begin. Nearly half of all people with any form of dementia are never formally diagnosed.

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. This is why research is so critical. Researchers like the doctors and medical professionals at Lehigh Center for Clinical Research are continually testing the effectiveness of various drug therapies that will control symptoms; slow, reduce and/or reverse mental and behavioral symptoms; in the hopes of treating and preventing the disease.

treatments being approved for clinical use in the future to treat the disease.

For more information, call Lehigh Center for Clinical Research, 610-820-0342, to schedule a free memory screen for you or your loved one. Memory screens are performed free of charge at Lehigh Center for Clinical Research.

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Memory screens are one of the most effective methods of early detection for Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s a good way to make sure you get appropriate follow-up if there’s a problem.

Memory loss may be the result of a treatable condition, such as medications you are taking, a vitamin deficiency or even depression, and does not necessarily mean that you have Alzheimer’s disease.

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Resolve to Improve Your Memory

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network It’s not too late for one last resolution.

As we turn the calendar page to February, many people have already given up on their New Year’s resolution. But, it’s never too late to resolve to improve your memory.

First, start by understanding what’s normal and what’s not.

Alaa Mira, MD, Chief of Geriatric Medicine, St. Luke’s University Hospital says some absentmindedness, such as forgetting where you left your glasses, can be expected as we age.

Changes in the brain related to aging can lead to some forgetfulness. For example: • The hippocampus, the area of the brain involved in forming and retrieving memories, may decline.

• Reduced levels of certain hormones and proteins may affect the ability to protect and repair brains cells and stimulate neural growth.

• Decreased blood flow to the brain may influence processing and memory. This may be worsened by decreased activity.

In addition, emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety or depression, may cause memory loss and may mimic more serious problems like dementia.

“It’s important to determine the cause of the senior’s forgetfulness,” Dr. Eldin says. “Some memory loss may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as Alzheimer’s disease. The sooner we know the cause, the sooner we can begin treatment to address symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. If you suspect that you or a loved one is experiencing significant memory loss, talk with your doctor and have a thorough evaluation.”

St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging offers a comprehensive senior assessment program that provides a physical, mental and social evaluation. Seniors may also opt to have a Mindstreams® Cognitive Health Assessment, an advanced scientific computerized evaluation.

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assess cognitive deficits earlier in the disease state, before it has progressed too far, and begin an appropriate course of treatment.

Five Tips for Improving Your Memory as You Age 1. Stay Active Mentally Like any muscle, to keep your brain strong you have to use it. Continue to be involved in mentally challenging activities, such as bookkeeping, or playing chess, bridge or Scrabble.

Continuously challenge yourself by learning something new.

Take a math course, plan a garden, learn a new language or play an instrument.

2. Stay Active Physically Decreased blood to the brain can cause cognitive decline and memory loss. As you age, continue to exercise.

An American Academy of Neurology study found that older adults who walked between six and nine miles per week had more gray matter in their brains nine years after the start of the study than people who didn’t walk as much.

3. Limit alcohol use Heavy or binge drinking over time can cause memory loss and permanent brain damage.

4. Get adequate sleep During sleep, the brain solidifies memories. Most healthy adults should strive for seven to nine hours of sleep each night.

5. Socialize Depression and stress both contribute to memory loss and both can be lessened through regular social interaction.

Having a loved one or good friend to talk to goes a long way in improving your mood.

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In Yoga, You Decide

By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

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hat do you need your exercise routine to do? Make you more flexible? Improve your balance? Help prevent falls? Reduce aches and pains? Lower your stress level?

Yoga can do all that, and more. “The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explains Dr. Natalie Nevins, DO, a boardcertified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.” You can read more about the physical and mental benefits of yoga here: tinyurl.com/mqerpga. Perhaps you’ve considered trying yoga but feared you may be judged for being out of shape, be challenged beyond your abilities, or not be flexible enough. Or maybe you thought you would have to look like a yogi on the cover of a yoga journal, participate in an unfamiliar religious ritual, or buy special clothing.

Yoga does not require any of the above.

I am neither a yogi nor an expert on the subject. I’m a 50-plus year old mom who has been practicing yoga for about 16 years. By sharing my own experience with yoga, I hope to allay your fears and encourage you to give it a try.

One definition of Yoga, according to Dictionary.com is “any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquility, etc.” This is the yoga I practice, with special attention to my own abilities and limitations.

I attended my first yoga class when my daughter was an infant, when I had muscles still stiff from pregnancy and lack of exercise. The weekly evening class gently loosened me up, eased my pain, and cleared my mind. I was hooked. I bought a couple of instructional videos after the class ended and was delightfully surprised at the range of motion I gained, and my hips no longer ached when I lay down in bed at night. I continued to practice weekly at my gym for years. That midweek hour of escape and renewal became necessary to my physical and emotional well-being.

Through the years, I have dabbled in a number of yoga classes at gyms and yoga studios, plus home practice.

My husband and I practice gentle yoga weekly (http:// tinyurl.com/zpqq5ro) with a certified teacher in our home.

For several years, I had unexplained pain in my shoulder, diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon as a muscle injury. I tried the exercises he prescribed, which helped. But it was the stretching and relaxation of weekly gentle yoga that all but eliminated the pain in my shoulder.

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There are many different styles of yoga (doyogawithme. com/types-ofyoga ), from Power Yoga to Chair Yoga; and every yoga pose (position) can be modified to accommodate different levels of ability and flexibility. A yoga practice can be as simple as doing one or two poses a day, such as my favorites, legs up the wall and supine twist. The one pose common to every yoga session is shavasana, a relaxation pose at the end of class.

If you are a beginner, start your practice in a class or private lessons with a certified instructor to prevent injury.

After you learn the basics, you can use videos and/or practice on your own.

Read more for tips on finding a yoga teacher who is right for you: tinyurl.com/z2vt5zg.

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You can find beginning yoga classes at Yoga studios Your local gym or YMCA Community centers Senior centers

Go to yogaalliance.org/directory to find certified yoga teachers and schools in your area.

Like most things in life, the more you practice yoga, the more it will benefit you. Daily practice is ideal; however, I have learned that doing yoga even infrequently can make you feel better. The most important thing to remember is that your yoga practice is your practice. You need only do what you are comfortable with and what gives you peace.

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Selling Your Home in 2017?

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n the Lehigh Valley demand for a home is up and home inventory is down. Many boomers and seniors looking to move or downsize are in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat. 2017 is shaping up to be one of the best opportunities for home sellers in recent years. If you are selling your home here are a few tips to maximize the value of one of your largest assets: Prepare. Have a professional walk through your home and give you candid feedback about how your home shows.

Do you need to de-clutter, reorganize, paint, repair or even stage your home? Making minor repairs and showing your home in the best possible condition positions you to receive strong offers on the property.

Market. As in any facet of sales, it is imperative to get your home in front of as many people as possible and receive maximum exposure. This means signage offline and visibility online including leveraging the MLS system and affiliated web sites, Zillow.com, Homes.com and others.

Stay on Schedule. Just as location is important, so is timing. It is important to stay on schedule. Whether listing your home, hosting open houses, scheduling home inspections or negotiating, it is important to keep the process moving.

Dedication from a Real Estate Agent. Guiding a seller through a successful sale is best done by those who have done it many times before. Knowing the ins and outs of selling a home is best left to the professionals. A real estate agent has a team a professionals from home inspectors, insurance, title, mortgage professionals and more. Stay on track and increase the probability for the best possible outcome with a real estate professional.

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The Little Things in Life

By Alan Allegra

“I’m watching the sun try to claw its way through the wintry-mix winter sky.” Christmas decorations, presents, desserts, simple things like soap and water bring scant comfort. The pain and associated immobility, with the resultant loss of work and daily functions, cry out for the spotlight in a home theater that is set no differently than it was in healthier days.”

These are thoughts I jotted down a couple weeks ago, when the holidays were high and my spirits were low.

Over Christmas vacation, I was hit hard with the first and worst cold I’ve had in 10 years. As an extra bonus, my sciatic nerve joined the party and introduced me to pain I’ve never experienced before. It felt like I was giving birth to two If the dishes don’t get we won’t starve. If the babies, one in each leg.

If God is so concerned about the birds that flit in and out of our view, how much more does He care about us who are always in His view, even in the dark?

And, if God has numbered the hairs on our head, will He not also count the tears we shed, and the turmoil in our bed?

“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” (Psalm 56:8). The Father not only counts them, he put away promptly, keeps record of them!

bed’s not made, we won’t suffer from insomnia.

I’m over both maladies now and have a more positive perspective. I’ve learned to appreciate each nostril, every stair step, each stroke of the clock. I realized that if I miss a couple showers, the neighbors won’t move away. If the bed’s not made, we won’t suffer from insomnia. If I stay at home napping and watching “The A Team,” we won’t go bankrupt. If the dishes don’t get put away promptly, we won’t starve. If I miss a couple church services, I won’t be smitten with lightning. If our little routines are interrupted, the world won’t come to an end.

Now, there’s a new pleasure in washing dishes, shoveling snow, and pushing a shopping cart. Chopping firewood and vacuuming are refreshing. Tying my new sneakers is such an accomplishment! Nothing but bills in the mailbox? At least I can walk to the mailbox!

During those times when pain of any kind is screaming for center stage, stealing the spotlight from the things that seem so important and, perhaps, altering our mood to the point of dimming our faith, the Grand Director is watching every move and coordinating every little thing for a grand finale. “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

When the stage is dim, or you are blinded by the brightness of the spotlight of sorrow, don’t worry about the small stuff. Look instead to the One Who fills heaven and earth; nothing will slip through His hands!

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Simple pleasures. A loving wife who comes home at lunchtime to check on me. Christian coworkers who update the company prayer site and call to see how I’m doing. Little things that mean so much outshine the little things that mean so little.

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Companions” for the No Meals on Wheels Northampton One Dies Alone program. Do you have time to spend with Cty and Calvary United a terminally ill patient and be Methodist partner to provide able to ensure her that they will meals to seniors in Easton not die alone. Volunteers are area. Volunteers needed. needed to sit with, talk to, hold Contact Janet Soos janets@ their hand, or just offer your mealsonwheelspa.org presence to be there with the dying. Training provided, call Fr. Meals on Wheels of Lehigh Tim Hasenecz at 610-402-8564 County -Discover how easy for more information. Class and rewarding it is to deliver forming for March, 2017. meals to homebound clients.

Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes Center for Vision Loss seeks in Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along as a visitor. volunteers to assist blind and 610-398-2563 or dstillwagen@ visually impaired people as companions, transportation mealsonwheelslc.org. drivers and Mall Walk helpers.

Office assistants and vision Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 screeners are needed. Training hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with provided. Daytime hours only. mental illness. Do what friends 610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ centerforvisionloss.org. do together: listen, go for a

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Social & Support Groups ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues. 6:30-8pm, Fri. 9:15 -10:30am. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313. allentownymcaywca.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Parkinson’s patients, families and friends - monthly at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. 3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments 6:30 pm To register 1-866-STLUKES. MS First Tuesday support group for patients, families and friends at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. 6:15 register at 1-866-(785-8537)

St. John’s Friendly Fifties meets Mon Feb 13 1pm 1343 Newport Ave Northampton Joe Kroboth entertains. If Northampton schools are delayed or closed, the meeting is cancelled.

First Wed. LV Vegetarians. Quaker Lehigh Valley Hospice provides Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 volunteer opportunities for Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. individuals who believe that 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time with our patients. Call Janet Barber, 610-969-0127.

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First Thurs., 10-11:30 am.

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First Thurs. 12PM AARP Chapter #4150 noon Community Room of Lower Macungie Library Bldg.

3450 Brookside Rd. Pizza and coffee/tea provided ($2). There will be a entertainment by singer Mike Evans. Guests are welcome.

Hoagies and coffee/tea provided ($2). For info call 610-285-4563 First Thurs. AARP #5415 Allentown noon St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, Program: Tony Wolchasty, FraudWatch Network. Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank.

610-437-4265 AARP Chapter 3115 First Thurs. at noon at American Club 300 Cherry St., Coplay. Refreshments will be available. Please bring a nonperishable item for the food bank. New members welcome. 610-395-2820.

Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756.

Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, 2nd Mon. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem. We also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm.

Second Tues. 3PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM. Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. Third Wed, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown.

12-1:30pm, 484-788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www. lvmac.org for info.

Second Thur, 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 8596700, extension 2276 for information.

Dances LV Active Life Sat. Dance 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700 $7 refreshments. lehighseniors. org.

“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. 610390-7550. $10 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. Info: allentownswingdance.org.

Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance Saturday, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap 610-881-1000

learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations, all welcome with or without partner.

Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388

3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 1st Wed 10:30am SarahCare Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 2nd Mon 4:30 Westminster Village Adult Day Program 2156 Hanover St. Allentown,

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, Alz. Support Groups 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Alzheimer’s Respite Nazareth.

Program Hope Community 1st Thurs (except Dec.) Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early Whitehall Manor 6-7:30pm. stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite 1177 6th Street, Whitehall time, support for caregivers.

Free, Wed - 1-5 PM 484-619- Lehigh Valley Active Life 0330 bowerdav@gmail.com. Trips: “Jonah” - Sight and Sound - lunch at Hershey 1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Farms May 17, 2017 - $97 Members $112 Nonmembers Allentown 3rd Sat 1pm 410 Krocks Rd. Call 610-437-3700 for info or to sign up for a trip.

Country Meadows, Bldg 1 Allentown HTCC hosts monthly Bingo1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm! Prizes $40-$125. 610317-8701.

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

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