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Issue 12 - Early Spring 2017
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Our regular readers will immediately notice our new look. It is important to re-energize from time to time and so we have made some changes to our magazine.
Our focus is still on content. We will emphasize bringing you important and pertinent information on health, finance, lifestyle and topics of local interest. Since I believe that laughing keeps you young we will continue with our trivia and humorous pieces. Lifestyles over 50 will also showcase local people of influence and interest. Lehigh Valley is rich in people, history and natural beauty. U.S. News and World Report last year ranked Allentown PA and the surrounding area in the top 100 places to live in the United States - very impressive. To that end we will continue to highlight all the best that our Valley has to offer. No matter how long you have lived here there is always something new or un-discovered in the Valley. We will help you find those places, activities and people.
Our loyal advertisers continue to support our magazine. It is their loyalty and faith in our vision that maintains our position as the Valley’s premier source of information for Boomers and the senior market. We thank them and encourage all who read our magazine to support those advertisers. We here at the magazine are very excited about these changes and hope that you, our readers, will also appreciate the changes. We always want to hear from you so please feel free to contact us and share your thoughts. PS. You might want to keep this as your copy of the magazine. This new, special, initial issue may one day become quite valuable - fetching thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Just saying. Peace.
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Ingredients: Carrots 3 each Parsnips 3 each Butternut Squash 1 each Sweet Potato 1 each Celery Root 1 each Turnips 2 each Apple Juice 4 quarts Apple Cider Vinegar 2 qts Canola Oil 4 1/2 cups Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt to taste Directions: Step 1: Peel all vegetables and cut into one inch pieces Step 2: In a large enough bowl to hold all vegetables toss with half cup canola oil and salt Step 3: Roast in a 425 degree oven 15 to 25 minutes or until soft and dark around the edges Step 4: In a large pot combine apple juice and apple cider vinegar bring to a boil Step 5: Reduce to a pint, cool completely Step 6: When cool, place apple reduction, mustard and pinch of salt in a bowl, drizzle in one quart canola oil to emulsify Step 7: Combine root vegetables and dressing in a bowl serve room temperature
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Things To Do With Grandkids
Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit The Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit is one of the most exciting destinations in the Lehigh Valley. Model Train Exhibit features 30,000 lights, stars, moon, illuminated buildings and a huge 24′ x 16′ lake with scale rainfall, thunder, and lightning. 40 model trains including 4 underground subways (visible through glass), 5 elevated trains, 4 pantograph electric trains, steam and diesel trains, and more! Adults $8.00 Seniors $6.00 (65 and over) Children $3.00 (ages 5-12) 4 and under are free, Fri: 12:30-5:30, Sat: 10:30 - 5:30, Sun: 10:30- 3:30. Each train show is 30 minutes. Your ticket is an “all day” ticket- you can see the show as often as you like within that day. Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S. 12th St., Allentown, modeltrainexhibit.com Pippin Pippin is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Come experience Pippin, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” 2 Shows Mar 26,– 2PM and 7:30 PM, 453 Northampton St. statetheatre.org/events/pippin
The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show To mark the show’s 20th year, the event will carry a new 20th anniversary logo and will be themed, “Twenty years old and still has that new car smell.” Organizers said the event will be their largest ever and will feature a new fourth venue to handle the increased volume of cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles and ATVs that will be on display. Makes and models from more than 32 manufacturers will be present, and ride-and-drive participants already include Ford and Toyota. Lehigh University, Goodman Campus, Bethlehem glvada.org Mar 23 – Mar 25 10 am – 9 pm Mar 26 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Children’s Discovery Hour at America On Wheels Museum Children will discover the museum through a museum scavenger hunt (Children 12 and under FREE accompanied by parent/guardian) 5 North Front americaonwheels.org Mar 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Quizzicals 1. In what battle did General McAuliffe say “Nuts?” 2. During WWI, what did the German Army issue its paunch officers? 3. During WWII, what was the “Wolf Pack?” 4. Who landed on the moon with Neil Armstrong in 1969? 5. What was the name of the first American mail order firm? 6. With what industry was Andrew Carnegie associated? 7. Which U.S. president used the slogan “New Frontier?” 8. In 1938, Mussolini banned all American cartoon comics in Italy except one. Who was this character? 9. In what city is Abraham Lincoln buried? 10. What U.S. president used the slogan “Square Deal?” 11. Name the place where over 100 ships and planes have disappeared. 12. Which U.S. Naval officer said, “Don’t give up the ship?” 13. Who piloted the first airplane to exceed the speed of sound? 14. Who was the “Bard of Avon?” 15. Who said, “Go west, young man?” 16. In what city is Ford Motor Co.’s world headquarters? 17. Within five years, how often does Halley’s comet reappear? 18. What is the center of the theater district in London called? Answers on page 13
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Animal Quizzes Fill In The Blank With The Correct Animal To Complete These Popular Phrases 1. Take the by the horns. 2. He’s a night . 3. Keep the back from the door. 4. in your bonnet? 5. You let the out of the bag. 6. This room looks like a -sty. 7. I’ve got bigger to fry. 8. I don’t have a in that circus. 9. Life’s a race. 10. Let that sleeping lie. 11. Quiet as a . 12. Don’t count your before they hatch. 13. Have a of a time! 14. A in the ointment. 15. Poor Joe, he looks -pecked. 16. She’s just crying tears. 17. Quit cold . 18. See ya later, . 19. Eyes like a . 20. Like water off a ’s back Answers on page 13
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Rediscovering Local Municipal Parks By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
The Lehigh Valley Has a Park for Everyone Do you enjoy a nature hike, a late afternoon stroll, or an old-fashioned Sunday picnic? When you have the grandkids for the weekend, do you need a place to let them run off some steam? Looking for a way to put some oomph in your exercise routine? Parks are a one-size fits all, you can exercise at your own pace, take a lunch break, or just sit. Some parks offer exercise stations and community pools, as well.
the pond, where various waterfowl live, provide a serene balance with the sports areas. The Active Life If you enjoy jogging, biking, fishing, canoeing or playing tennis, you may have a hard time choosing a park, so you may as well try them all. Canal Park – Canal Park connects with the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L Trail), a multi-use trail that runs 165 miles through Northeastern Pennsylvania into Lehigh and Bucks County. In partnership with Wildlands Conservancy, Canal Park hosts popular Bike & Boat trips from Canal Park to Sand Island in Bethlehem, which will take you on a peddling and paddling tour of the fascinating, historic Lehigh River. Located at East Walnut St. and South Albert St., Canal Park features a pavilion with two single grills available for rental, restrooms and a beautiful overlook of the Lehigh River.
The Lehigh Valley is home to dozens of municipal parks that are free to residents. Some are active parks, some are better suited for passive activities. Many Lehigh Valley parks offer multiple amenities: playgrounds, picnic tables, grills, walking and bike paths, streams, and horseback riding trails. Read below to discover a park that will allow you to shake off Scientific studies have concluded that Emmaus Community Park cabin fever with activities that – All under a canopy of shade you and your family enjoy. people feel happier, healthier and more trees, the largest park in the Emmaus borough park system has Catch a Splash of Sunshine, alive when they spend time in nature. playground equipment, a walking a Breath of Fresh Air, and a trail, swimming pool (in season) Summer Concert with a newly erected slide, baseball/softball fields, midget If you want to have a bag lunch or just do some people football in the fall, volleyball/basketball courts and a soccer watching, check out the following parks: The Allentown Arts Park - One of the city’s newest additions, the Arts Park is a peaceful place to take in the green surroundings or enjoy your bag lunch. Throughout the summer, it hosts lunchtime concerts through the Lively Lunches in the Park series. The Park is located where the Arts Walk begins - connecting the Art Museum, Baum School of Art, Community Music School, Miller Symphony Hall, and Youth Education in the Arts (YEA), as well as restaurants and shops. Municipal Park North - This northern section of Bethlehem’s Municipal Park has a pavilion, play equipment, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. The walking path through the wildflower meadow and along
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Awesome Parks for Kids From toddlers to teens and ages up to 100 or more, your kids and inner child will delight at how much fun awaits them at these parks. The Bethlehem Skateplaza - This 23,000 square foot skate park is a paradise for skaters and bikers. Located in South Bethlehem across from the Sands Casino, the Bethlehem Skateplaza is open from sunup to sundown every day of the year, weather permitting. The “Za’” is a great place to host events, competitions, and classes for young skaters and bikers. bethlehem-pa.gov/parks/skateplaza.html field. Many community events are held in the covered picnic pavilions. The Emmaus Parks and Recreation Department hosts a summer concert series featuring a wide variety of music, from sing-along-classics to oldies to rhythm and blues. Lehigh Parkway - With the Little Lehigh Creek running between walking paths and under the many lovely bridges, this park can make you feel like you are miles away from civilization, while it is actually accessible from Lehigh St., Cedar Crest and Hamilton Boulevards and I-78. The Lehigh Parkway has a little something for everyone in a beautiful natural setting, with more than six miles of trails to explore. The Parkway is home to many 5K walks/runs. Amenities include trails, a bridle path, disc golf, fishing, and restrooms. Explore the Little Lehigh Fish Hatchery, Museum of Indian Culture, Little Lehigh Fly Shop and Bogert’s Bridge, among other points of interest. Try Lehigh Parkway’s www.lvdiscgolf.org. Municipal Park - Municipal Park is Bethlehem Township’s community park, centrally located on Farmersville Rd. between Freemansburg Ave. and William Penn Highway. The main area of the Park has four lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts, public restroom facilities, play equipment, one hardball field and one softball field. A one-mile paved fitness trail with exercise stations wraps around the perimeter. Picnic pavilions, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are also available in this area. Sand Island Park - Whether you are looking to play tennis competitively in a league or casually, for exercise and fun, or you want some lessons to fine-tune your game, Sand Island is the place for you. Offering lessons and leagues for all skill levels and ages, Sand Island is home to one of the few public Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts in the Lehigh Valley. For more information, go to bethlehem-pa.gov/parks/tennis.html.
Bucky Boyle Park - This park is one the kids always get excited about. Bucky Boyle Park features a playground, spray park that is basically a small water park, baseball and football fields, basketball courts, restrooms and a pavilion available for rent. Located on N. Front Street (10 Pump Place). Cedar Beach Park – A terrific park for families, exercise enthusiasts or nature enthusiasts. Featuring four lighted basketball courts, two beach and two hard volleyball courts, Article continued on page 10
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Article continued from page 9 the 1,900-square foot accessible Destination Playground and the popular municipally-operated Cedar Pool, this scenic park offers activities for all ages and abilities. Cedar Beach Park hosts a range of programs, special events and festivals throughout the summer months.
Island Park playground features both large and small play structures. There are bouncy animals for small children, plus a tire swing for bigger kids. Children will also find a bouncy bridge, climbing components and monkey bars. (Source: blogs.mcall.com/parents/2011/08/7-greatplaygrounds.html) Dog Parks Don’t forget that your furbaby needs to run off steam, too! The Lehigh Valley is home to a growing number of off-leash dog parks, where four-legged friends can have a play-date with other dogs and run to their hearts’ content. See a list of Lehigh Valley dog parks at tinyurl. com/ha7shgo.
Riverside Park - The park contains a large playground for children and has great areas for enjoying passive recreation. Home to a beautiful 586-seat, coveredstage amphitheater, Riverside Park is located just a short walk north of Scott Park, which offers stunning views of the Lehigh Dam and the many bridges that played vital roles in the transportation history of the city of Easton. Sand Island Park – Located next to the Ice House, the Sand
Recreational Programs and Events In addition to beautiful, well-kept recreational grounds and facilities, area municipal parks also offer a wide variety of recreational programs and opportunities for residents for all ages, as well as exciting events for the entire family. If you’re in the mood for music, one of the Lehigh Valley’s local parks will have it. For listings of local municipal parks see: allentownpa.gov/Parks-and-Recreation or bethlehem-pa.gov/parks/ Lehigh County maintains many beautiful parks for relaxation and recreation as well. See parksfinder.lehighcounty.org/.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about making good deals so here’s one for you: If you were offered the chance of extending your life in exchange for a day or two of discomfort, would you take the deal? Colonoscopy, and other tests that screen for colorectal cancer – the second leading cancer killer – have been widely credited for saving lives. And yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in three adults aged 50 to 75 have not been tested. March is colorectal cancer awareness month. “Colonoscopy is the gold standard of colorectal cancer screening because it is very effective at identifying growths called polyps that if left untreated could develop into cancer,” says Noel Martins, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology, St. Luke’s University Health Network. “Many people fear the test and put it off until symptoms appear. As a result, when some patients finally come to us they have cancer that could have been prevented.” To prepare for a colonoscopy, one must be on a liquid diet a day or two before the scheduled test, drink large volumes of liquid laxative and make frequent trips to the bathroom. “Although the bowel preparation can be unpleasant and it can be difficult to find time in our busy schedules for a colonoscopy,” Dr. Martins concedes, “studies indicate that colonoscopy is very effective in preventing cancer deaths. For example, a 2012 report published in the New England Journal of Medicine tracked patients for as long as 20 years and concluded that the death rate from colorectal cancer was cut by 53 percent in those who had the test and had precancerous growths removed.” During the colonoscopy, the physician – usually a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon –places a thin, flexible tube into the rectum and colon. The tube is equipped with a camera that projects a picture of the patient’s colon onto a screen. A clean colon enables the physician to clearly see and remove any irregular growths called polyps that could develop into colon cancer. “Generally, patients receive anesthesia and do not feel anything during the procedure,” says colorectal surgeon, Camille Eyvazzadeh, MD. “If we find any polyps, we remove
them and have them tested. If cancer is found, we begin treatment immediately, improving the outcome.” Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women combined in the United States. This year alone, 136,830 people will be diagnosed and 50,310 will die from this disease, the American Cancer Society estimates. In addition to routine screening every 10 years beginning at age 50, Dr. Eyvazzadeh recommends the procedure at a younger age, or more frequently, should the patient have: • A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps • A personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) • A strong family history of colorectal cancer or polyps • A known family history of a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome The screening guidelines were established by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American College of Physicians (ACP), who set the upper age limit at 75. However, the guidelines recommend colon cancer surveillance for people older than age 75 who have an increased risk of colon cancer, such as family history, a previously diagnosed colon cancer or adenomatous polyps. “With colonoscopy and advanced age, we consider the likelihood that the test, and any treatment needed, would extend the patient’s life,” Dr. Martins says. “Consequently, if the individual is very healthy and has few or no chronic illnesses, we might recommend colonoscopy even after age 75.” Medicare and most third party payers will usually pay for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy. But, to be sure, contact your insurance provider to determine coverage, deductibles and co-pays. To find a physician, call St. Luke’s InfoLink toll-free at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537). For more information online, visit slhn.org/conditions-services/digestive.
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Predictions from 50’s By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 • • • • • • • •
“I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, its’ going to be impossible to buy a weeks groceries for $20.” “Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long when $5000 will only buy a used one.” “If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. 25 cents a pack is ridiculous.” “Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?” “The Government is wanting to get its hands on everything. Pretty soon it’s going to be impossible to run a family business or farm.” “If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.” “When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 50 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.” “Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls.”
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“I’m just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.” “Also, their music drives me wild. This ‘Rock Around The Clock’ thing is nothing but racket.” “I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying ‘damn’ in ‘Gone With The Wind,’ it seems every movie has a ‘hell’ or a ‘damn’ in it.” “Also, it won’t be long until couples are sleeping in the same bed in the movies. What is this world coming to?” “Marilyn Monroe is now showing her bra and panties, so apparently there are no standards anymore.” “Pretty soon you won’t be able to buy a good 10 cent cigar.” “I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the
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Furbies were banned from the National Security Agency’s Maryland headquarters in 1999. It was feared the toys might repeat national security secrets. In 1939, Hitler’s nephew wrote an article called “Why I Hate My Uncle.” He came to the U.S., served in the Navy, and settled on Long Island. Mark Twain invented a board game called Mark Twain’s Memory Builder: A Game for Acquiring and Retaining All Sorts of Facts and Dates. In 1991, Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, married Russi Taylor—the voice of Minnie. Carly Simon’s dad is the Simon of Simon and Schuster. He cofounded the company. When the mummy of Ramses II was sent to France in the mid1970s, it was issued a passport. Ramses’ occupation? “King (deceased).” On an April day in 1930, the BBC reported, “There is no news.” Instead they played piano music. Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” was penned by beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein. Ben & Jerry learned how to make ice cream by taking a $5 correspondence course offered by Penn State. (They decided to split one course.) Before Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, a reporter asked, “Do you weep when things go wrong on the job?” In the 1980s, Pablo Escobar’s Medellin Cartel was spending $2,500 a month on rubber bands just to hold all their cash. The giant inflatable rat that shows up at union
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protests has a name—Scabby. When the computer mouse was invented, it was called the “X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System.” The inventor of the AK-47 has said he wishes he’d invented something to help farmers instead — “for example a lawnmower.” The Vatican Bank is the world’s only bank that allows ATM users to perform transactions in Latin. James Avery (“Uncle Phil” on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air) was the voice of Shredder on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. • At Fatburger, you can order a “Hypocrite”—a veggie burger topped with crispy strips of bacon. • When asked who owned the patent on the polio vaccine, Jonas Salk said, “Well, the people. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?” • The Q in Q-tips stands for quality. • Editor Bennett Cerf challenged Dr. Seuss to write a book using no more than 50 different words. The result? Green Eggs and Ham. • When asked why he chose the name Piggly Wiggly, founder Clarence Saunders said, “So people will ask that very question.” A sequel called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian was written but never produced. After an online vote in 2011, Toyota announced that the official plural of Prius was Prii. In his book, Dick Cheney says his yellow lab Dave was banned from Camp David for attacking President Bush’s dog Barney. Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where several cases were identified in 1975.
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Medical Identity Theft By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
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e have all heard or read about identity theft and the financial nightmares that arise when an individual’s • identity is stolen. Unfortunately, this crime has bred a relatively new form of identity theft - medical identity theft. This crime can be even more dangerous than the more publicized financial identity theft since medical identity theft can cause life-threatening events or even death. Medical identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to obtain medical care, buy drugs, submit false billings to an insurance company or Medicare, or sell it to someone else for illegal purposes. Medical identity theft can leave you with a pile of bills to deal with, and as a consequence, create credit problems for you. But more importantly, this crime can result in incorrect information being inserted into your medical records - information that your doctor or other health-care provider might rely on during your care, such as the wrong blood type or prescription medication. Once inaccurate information gets into your medical file, it can be difficult to correct because of certain privacy laws. Take these steps to protect your personal medical information: • Don’t share your insurance or other personal information with anyone other than a legitimate health-care provider. • Don’t provide your medical information to anyone, even someone who has promised free services. • Don’t lend your insurance card or Medicare card to anyone for his or her use. Besides the obvious potential medical consequences, this is illegal and you could face criminal charges. Credit reports are also a valuable review tool to ensure that someone else hasn’t stolen your medical information. Under federal law, you are entitled to one free annual credit report from each of the three credit reporting companies. You can request it by writing: Free Annual Credit Report - Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta GA 30348-5281; or visiting annualcreditreport.com Correcting the record If you are a victim of medical identity theft, here are ways to correct your record: • Report it. If you learn of medical services that were paid on your behalf, but you never received, report it to the PA Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-441-2555. If the services were paid for by Medicare, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General hotline at 1-800-447-8477. • File a police report. If it becomes apparent that your records have been stolen and are being improperly used,
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file a report with local law enforcement. You may need to provide this information to medical providers when you try to correct your medical records. Your insurance company also may require a copy of the report. Request copies of your medical records from health-care providers and correct them. This may include contacting doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories. It also may require contacting health-care providers with whom you’ve never had any dealings, but who have sought payment from you or your insurance company.
HIPAA can help The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is intended to protect patients’ health information. Under this law, you have the right to obtain your medical records, although you can be charged for the copies. To get these records, you should contact your provider and ask about the process for requesting them. Once you have had the opportunity to review your medical records and you believe changes are necessary, contact your provider. Ask if the provider has a specific process for amending medical records and follow it. You should identify sections of your records that you believe are inaccurate or incorrect. If the provider agrees with your changes, he/she must include those changes in your file. If the provider disagrees with your changes, he/she must notify you. You will have the opportunity to add a short statement to your records that explains what you believe the inaccuracies are and why. Your provider does have the opportunity to provide its own statement in your records explaining why it was unwilling to change your medical file. If you have other questions regarding your medical records, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights at 1-866-627-7748. For more information, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights at 1-866-627-7748.
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Senior Golf Discount List Although no one likes getting older, for the golfer the game becomes less expensive as you mature. We compiled a list of local golf courses, the age that they consider you officially to be a “senior”, and the senior greens fees. Please note that rates were taken off the courses’ websites (weekday, walk only, some may include cart). Rates are subject to change and we included phone numbers to call and confirm pricing and details.
Golf Course Address Fee
Allentown Municipal Golf Course 60+ senior rate The Club at Morgan Hill 60+ senior rate Bethlehem Golf Club 62+ senior rate Green Pond Country Club 62+ senior rate Iron Lakes Country Club 60+ senior rate Olde Homestead Golf Club 60+ senior rate Riverview Country Club 60+ senior rate Southmoore Golf Course 62+ senior rate Whitetail Golf Club 62+ senior rate
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3400 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 www.allentowngolf.org 610-395-9926
$19 to walk, $35 to ride
100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton, PA 18042 www.theclubatmorganhill.com 610-923-8480
$35 to walk
400 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 www.bethlehemgc.com 610-691-9393
$23 non-resident, $20 resident both walking rates
3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 $28 to walk, $36 to ride www.greenpondcc.com 610-691-9453 3625 Shankweiler Road, Allentown, PA 18104 $17 to walk, $25 to ride www.ironlakescountryclub.com 610-395-3369 6598 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066 $27 to walk, $37 to ride www.oldehomesteadgolfclub.com 610-298-4653 1 Riverview Place, Easton, PA 18040 www.riverviewcountryclub.com 610-559-9700
$30 to ride
235 Moorestown Drive, Bath, PA 18014 www.southmooregolf.com 610-837-7200
$21 to walk, $37 to ride
2679 Klein Road, Bath, PA 18014 www.whitetailgolfclub.com 610-837-9626
$15 to walk
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How To Be a Better Golfer as You Age
By Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50
A favorite hobby for those over 50 is golf. I sat down with an expert to get the best advice for improving your golf game. Mark Csencsits, PGA, is a charismatic ambassador for golf and the head golf pro at the Bethlehem Golf Club. “The first thing that people need to do is get fit for golf. In the Northeast golfers take winter off and tend to get out of shape.” Mark recommends that golfers maintain fitness through winter time with activities like yoga or tai chi. Weight training, swimming and other activities are also valuable but he acknowledges not everyone enjoys them. “If you look at the mechanics of a golf swing, people need to be able to make the motion. This includes flexibility in the legs, torso and arms to maintain good swing speed. Hindrances like belly fat, muscle tightness, and fatigue will effect swing speed and range of motion. “Activities that target general fitness, conditioning, and stretching help golfers remain strong and flexible for the game they love,” The second bit of advice - take advantage of technology. “People typically are not playing with an ideal set of clubs.” Csencsits recommends getting properly fitted for clubs. This not only includes the proper length and types of clubs, but also flexibility in the shafts and weight in the heads. “Belly putters” say Csencsits, “are also becoming popular and are ideal for older golfers. The putting stroke is actually one of the first things that golfers loose as they age and belly putters make putting easier. Jumbo hand grips for the clubs are also a good idea due to overall decreased hand strength and sometimes arthritis.” Other advice from the golf pro includes playing the proper tees. Csencsits notes that “No one accustomed to playing the standard tees their whole life wants to step down to the senior or women tees. The reality is that there are times when people need to do it, it’s within the rules of golf they shouldn’t feel bad about it. I find that when golfers get over the psychological effect of changing tees, their game improves, they become more competitive with their group and they have more fun. Golf is supposed to be fun.”
recommends finding a good golf pro with whom they get along well. In the golf business since 1992, PGA. Golf Professional Mark Csencsits is the Head Teaching Professional at the Bethlehem Golf Club. Mark can be reached at (610) 4283434 and lehighvalleygolfpro.com. 610-794-6010 | phoebe.org/allentown
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Lastly, Csencsits says, “Golfers who are serious about their game should have lessons with a professional to receive the obvious benefits of coaching, things like swing mechanics, breaking bad habits and even course management (knowing which club to use in varying situations). Csencsits
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Retirement Planning: More Than Building a Nest Egg
By Stanley Vasiliadis, The Law Offices of Vasiliadis & Associates
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ohn and Mary did everything right – or so it seemed. They worked hard, saved money, invested wisely, and spent prudently. Now in their golden years, John and Mary looked back contentedly upon a lifetime of achievements. They had put their children through college, paid for nice weddings, and helped the kids buy homes. Sitting on a nice nest egg, John and Mary now had both the time and money to travel as they always hoped to do. But then John had a stroke. This put him in a nursing home at a cost of $10,000 a month. At over $100,000 per year in out-of- pocket care costs, the couple’s nest egg eventually vanished. It had never occurred to John and Mary to integrate proper estate and long-term care planning with other measures to attain a secure retirement. Nor did the family realize after John’s stroke that opportunities still existed (yes, even after the fact!) to protect Mary from impoverishment and provide an eventual inheritance for the children. Jane, a widow with no children, was living a comfortable, secure retirement. But as she aged, without realizing it, Jane gradually lost her ability to properly manage her finances and to see to her personal care needs. By the time it became apparent to those around her, Jane’s savings were gone, squandered, leaving her broke. The above scenarios happen all too often. They are all the more tragic because it doesn’t have to turn out that way if you set aside a nice nest egg for a secure retirement. You won’t be secure if, due to incapacity, catastrophic health care costs arise and proper legal tools are not in place; or if, due to illness or the frailties of advanced age, you lose your ability to manage your money, and there’s no one to step in to help, because there is no Power of Attorney or Revocable Living Trust in place.
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Retirement planning, done right, includes more than just building income and having sufficient savings to meet lifestyle needs after you are no longer working. A successful retirement plan also includes prudent estate and long-term care planning. So, do your planning to protect your next egg and secure your future. Vasiliadis & Associates can help. It’s what we do. And now is a great time to get it done. If not now, when? The Law Offices of Vasiliadis & Associates are located at 2551 Baglyos Circle, Suite A-14, Bethlehem, PA 18020, (610) 694-9455, www. elderlaw-penn.com
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Happy Holidays! That day sets Jesus apart from all other holiday I love my job! I review online lessons for an namesakes. It’s the day we celebrate his walk out of the tomb international Christian homeschool academy, after three days of interment. Unlike the past presidents, war covering every scholastic subject, for all ages from veterans, and Halloween spooks, Jesus Christ is alive! “This is Pre-k through high school. I must admit, I have the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in learned a lot at my advanced age from reading it” (Psalm 118:24). about everything from “Counting to Ten” to “Mapping the Journey of Ibn Battuta.” Because he is alive, “[H]e is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always I recently reviewed a series on American holidays. lives to make intercession for them” As I journeyed through the series, There is one holiday—the (Hebrews 7:25). I realized that most American holidays, besides affording Because Jesus is alive, we have a biggest on our calendar— citizens a day off work or school, living hope in this dying world: “Blessed commemorate historical events and, that celebrates a person who be the God and Father of our Lord truthfully, dead people. Christ! According to his great still lives, no matter what Jesus mercy, he has caused us to be born There is one holiday—the again to a living hope through the biggest on our calendar—that year it is observed. resurrection of Jesus Christ from the celebrates a person who still lives, dead” (1 Peter 1:3). no matter what year it is observed. His birth predates those of Washington and Lincoln Because Christ is alive, we have a trustworthy guide to life by centuries, and his assassination predates Martin here and hereafter, the Bible: “For all the promises of God in Luther King’s by over 1900 years. He is the reason for him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us” the season of Christmas, the subject of Thanksgiving, (2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV). the one on whose book the presidents swear. His work If you’re wondering where he’s been all these years, was carried on by St. Patrick, his word proclaimed Jesus is currently in heaven awaiting God the Father’s by Martin Luther and Martin Luther King. He gave command to return to set up the Kingdom of God on mankind their first Day of Labor in an eastern garden. earth and judge or reward every person (Luke 19:11–27). The biggest holiday belongs to the biggest person With all that in mind, the hope we have in a living Lord in history, the Lord of history, Jesus Christ. His birth is and Savior and King and Head of the Church makes every proclaimed at Christmas, and his death is celebrated on day a holiday celebration! Good Friday. For others who own a holiday, that ends it. However, there is one more holiday to consider: Alan Allegra can be reached at: alan.allegra@gmail.com Easter, what Christians call, “Resurrection Day”!
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Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have create meaningful experiences Fun! 610.435.9651. by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding experience - 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside org. support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Training, Meals on Wheels flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610Northampton City and 266-0134 Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals Are you a “people person”? to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed. Contact Janet Have skills and talents to use to Soos janets@mealsonwheelspa. “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer org opportunities with a training and support programs. Call Carolyn Meals on Wheels of Lehigh at 610-770-6500. County -Discover how easy and rewarding it is to deliver meals to our homebound clients. Center for Vision Loss seeks Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as throughout Lehigh County. companions, transportation Drive a route or ride along drivers and Mall Walk helpers. as a visitor. 610-398-2563 or Office assistants and vision dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc. screeners are needed. Training org. provided. Daytime hours only. 610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ Lutheran Home - Topton centerforvisionloss.org. invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or Drivers: ITNLehighValley instrument with residents. Flex provides rides for seniors 60 and hours, days, eves, weekends. over and visually impaired adults. Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or Drive riders to appointments in wentzl@diakon.org. LV, 90% are medical. Requires vehicle, good driving record, some free time. Training Do you have provided, we work with your old classic schedule. 610-419-1645.
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tea ($1), can brown bag. Social & Support Groups Entertainment by singer Keith Sell . For info call 610ENCORE (female cancer 285-4563 support / exercise group) AARP #5415 First Thurs. Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. Allentown noon St. 9:15-10:30am. Allentown Timothy’s Church, 140 So. YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. Ott St., Allentown, Social 15th St. 610-434-9333, x hour with refreshments 313.allentownymcaywca. at noon; program and org. business meeting 1:00 p,m. Entertainment Ken Purcell. Parkinson’s Disease Non-members and guests Support Parkinson’s welcome. Bring a nonpatients, families and perishable food item for the friends - monthly at Allentown Food Bank, 610St. Luke’s Allentown 437-4265 Campus. 3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments 6:30 pm To Jordan United Church of register 1-866-STLUKES. Christ, Second Sat. 10:30 MS First Tuesday support Like gardening? Rt 309 & group for patients, Walbert Ave Allentown, families and friends at St. Luke’s University Hospital, peace garden, custom peace Bethlehem. 6:15 register at sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s 1-866-(785-8537) bed, gazebo, swing, trails. 610-395-2218. Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem Garden Club, First Tues,1pm North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Second Sat, share garden tips Emmaus. Public welcome. with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482. (610) 966-4181. LV Vegetarians First Wed. Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984
Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. Lehigh Valley Hospice 610-433-6018 Center provides volunteer opportunities for Vision Loss, 845 W. for individuals who believe that Wyoming St., Allentown. life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to AARP Chapter #4150 spend meaningful time with our First Thurs 12PM patients. Call Janet Barber, 610- Community Room of 969-0127. Lower Macungie Library Bldg. 3450 Brookside Rd. Guests welcome. Ice cream with coffee/
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. St. John’s Friendly 50’s meets March 13 1pm in the church’s social hall 1343 Newport Ave, Northampton. Parkland High School’s Strolling Strings will perform. If Northampton schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, the meeting is cancelled.
Caregiver Support Groups: Second Tuesday. Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor. People Meeting People Club, Third Friday. 9:30. Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-3958756. 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. LV Military Affairs Council Third Wed, Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info. Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Second Thur, 12PM 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) 859-
6700, extension 2276 for information. Men of Retirement Age Club, Fourth Wed 1-2;30pm Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover. Palmer Senior Group Tues 1:30-4:30, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Wed. noon. Amelia, 610-395-2224. Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610769-7570
Exercise 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, 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: 610-3910040 or www.oxyfitgym.com. Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10-12; Thurs varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. Senior Activity Program &
Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem (seniors 50 & over) 610-867-4681
Dances LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700. 3rd Third Street Alliance “Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at, 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, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 610-881-1000 www. learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations needed, all welcome – with or without partner
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Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388 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
Alz. Support Groups 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 484-619-0330 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,
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Professional Networking Events PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources for Lehigh and Northampton County The Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources is designed to be a cross-age system network of partner agencies who collaborate to service individuals who need long term services and supports. Link partners assist the following populations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of disability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, and the caregivers and family members of these populations. For more information visit: lehighnorthamptonlink.org Upcoming Meetings: • Wednesday, March 8, 2017 • Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Meetings are held at 10 am at the Northampton County Human Services Building of Northampton County, 2801 Emrick Blvd. in Bethlehem.
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Country Meadows of Allentown Networking Join the networking the third Thursday of each month. Country Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106, (610) 395-7160
HealthNet is a monthly networking group for professionals hosted the 2nd Wed. at 12pm each month at Traditions of Hanover - Bethlehem 5300 Northgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Upcoming events: LEFT: Kim Garrison of Abington Manor & Cathy Heimsoth of Traditions of Hanover
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Country Meadows of Allentown invites the professional community to a monthly forum to network with colleagues in the health care and allied health fields. Our goal is to promote the health and wellness of our seniors, including our seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or memory impairment. Upcoming events: March 16th, April 20th and May 18th 2017 at noon. Contact Karen Hill, khill@countrymeadows.com LVAIP - Lehigh Valley Aging in Place - Dementia Education Networking Event. Thursday March 27, 2017- Come enjoy our
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Lunch and Learn Educational seminar. Benefits of Therapeutic Horsemanship Presented by Cheryl Baker, CEO Equi-librium. RSVP Kim Garrison at kimg@ abingtonmanor.com, 610-438-9400. The event will be at noon and hosted by Abington Manor Senior Living 215 Cedar Park Blvd., Easton PA 18042. Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP). The mission of LVAIP is to provide an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public, non-profit and business sectors to inform, educate and help older adults age in place. We provide information and solutions to older adults and their families to be proactive in planning for their future needs. lvaginginplace.org
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LVAIP March Mixer Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 8 am - 10 am hosted by Maria Santacoloma, AARP United Health Care at the Jewish Community Center of LV, 702 N. 22nd Street, Allentown, PA 18104. LVAIP April Mixer Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 4 pm - 6 pm hosted by the Progression Vision Institute, 5201 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106 LVAIP May Mixer Wednesday May 17, 2017, 8 am -10 am hosted by Abington Manor Senior Living, 215 Cedar Park Blvd, Easton, PA 18042 Have business or professional news, announcements or events? Send them to us at editor@lifestylesover50.com.
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The Best Home Renovations By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS
As people progress through various stages in life they find themselves in a quandary regarding their home – should I stay or should I go? For those who want to stay in the same geographic location they must evaluate if their home meets their needs, or if it could be renovated to meet their needs. If a renovation is required - what is the level of investment and would it add value to the home? If you find yourself undertaking this mental exercise, we compiled a list of reported projects that yield the best return on investment: Best Home Renovations that Yield the Highest Returns: 1. Entry door replacement 2. Deck addition 3. Attic bedroom 4. Garage door replacement 5. Minor kitchen remodel If your project is not on the list, it still may add value to your home. In some cases, like the need or desire to downsize, selling a home makes sense. Below is a list of renovations that yield the smallest return: 1. Home office remodel 2. Sunroom addition 3. Bathroom addition
4. Backup power generation 5. Master suite addition Whichever your scenario, it is best to consult professionals to provide renovation estimates and a potential impact on your home’s value. If you are interested in selling your home, you can also contact a realtor to provide you with a neighborhood analysis and home assessment. Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS is a licensed Realtor with Weichert Realtors and has over 30 years of experience in real estate. Elissa specializes in helping boomers and seniors achieve their goals in their next step in life. Call her at 610-573- 0386.
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I just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year, not to cause any trouble but shouldn’t that be an even number? If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they would eventually find me attractive. I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you.
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The Back Story
Q & A with Art Villafane, Editor of Lifestyles over 50
Art, the editor for both the Lehigh Valley and Bucks/Montgomery issues of Lifestyles over 50.
What is the appeal of the magazine?
We strive to deliver information of value to our readers. It generally covers health, lifestyle and finance. Combine that with trivia, humor and puzzles and you get a magazine that appeals to a broad spectrum of people
How do you “make” the magazine?
Who’s your inspiration?
Mahatma Gandhi. He showed that non-violence and the will to overcome obstacles is the ultimate life path.
What do you want your legacy to be?
Ethical behavior - I would like to leave a record of honest and ethical behavior in my business and personal life. Have I been perfect? Far from it, but I have come to learn the value and importance of ethical behavior.
What is Important to You? Every month we research what Helping others. I am a Vietnam veteran and I information will be of interest to our would like to see help for not just the visible readers. We gather research info and veteran, but also the “invisible” vet - those who photos and then write the articles. have fallen through the cracks and are not getting We also get articles from area experts. Once all material is done Jeff Tintle, the help offered by the government. the publisher, and I will work the What’s your favorite book and why? layout of the issue. Once all layout is done we review and Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment. I read it when I was young edit the copy and then send the issue electronically to our printer. While it might sound like a simple process there is a and again later in life. It showed me how the written word can spike one’s imagination and strongly affect emotions. significant amount of effort in putting each issue together How do you stay young?
My unusual answer is - laughing. I am fortunate in having a cluster of friends who, when we get together, have great fun and spend a lot of time laughing - that keeps me going. I also practice Aikido - the martial art. It helps to keep me fit.
What do you do in your free time? I love to ride motorcycle. My wife and I will jump on the bike and just take off. Sometimes it is just us, sometimes we go with other enthusiasts. It is the best therapy and a great way to spend time together.
What might one not know about you?
I am a personal historian. I interview people about their lives and record it on DVD or in audio format. It helps people create a legacy that they can leave for their family and future generations. Helping individuals relive their pasts is extremely satisfying work.
What Success Means to Me
Waking up in the morning and being excited about the rest of the day.
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