Boom March & April 2013

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EVERY MONTH 04 Letter from the Publisher 05 Contributors, Letter from the Editor 06 BOOM Time 08 Book Review: Before They're Gone by Michael Lanza

Reviewed by Deanna Juday

SPECIAL FEATURES 9 Apps to Keep you Savvy 10 Fountain of Youth boom HEALTHY LIVING 12 Go Play!

By Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

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By Amy Cahill

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Sweet Syrup

cover story: Mary Ann Moran Photography: CLASSIC IMAGE Photography stylist: Maria Gonzalez

Special Sections 24 Home Sweet home

A special BOOM Promotion

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Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame The Village at Arborwood in Granger Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka The Hearth at Juday Creek Hubbard Hill of Elkhart

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THE PLANNER 46 Boom events to put in your planner THE SCENE 50 Read about events around town

By Evelyn Kirkwood

boom COVER STORY 18 Mary Ann Moran

By Stephanie J. Salisbury

boom HOBBIES 20 That Evil Ivy

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By Stephanie Graham

Raising the Bar... and the Garden!

By Margo Bell

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letter from the

publisher

Photography: Classic Image photography Makeup: CamellIa Cosmetics, Granger

Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Betsy Tavernier Betsy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

EXECUTIVE Editor:

Stephanie J. Salisbury Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Creative Promotions manager: Jena Bontrager Jena@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Manager: Zuzanna Zmud Zuzanna@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

MEDICAL EDITOR: Dr. Jesse Hsieh

Distribution Manager: John Ferguson

Parents, I am the proud product of some seriously savvy baby boomer parents.

For this magazine, my boomer parents serve as my focus group, my research project, my consultants, my cheerleaders, my babysitters and my roots. I'm a very lucky gal to have such wonderful and active boomer parents.

Like many boomers, my parents got married very young, lived in married housing in college and started their family. When I listen to them talk about that time in their lives and such a significant time in our country's history, I am in absolute awe ... it's a life that seems so foreign to us gen-exer kids. I try to imagine my parents sitting in their classrooms and hearing that JFK had been killed. I can't fathom the thought of being on a bus and watching people getting kicked off because the color of their skin wasn't like mine. It blows my mind when I try to picture the black and white TV scene of men walking on the moon -- live!

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You saw it, lived it and were certainly influenced by it. You are a strong, influential force and I feel very fortunate to have parents of the boomer generation.

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letter from the

Evelyn Kirkwood

Dear Readers,

Evelyn Kirkwood is Director of St. Joseph County Parks in Indiana and host of Outdoor Elements, which is broadcast Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM on WNIT Public Television.

Photography: Classic image Photography Makeup: CamellIa Cosmetics, Granger

Amy Cahill Amy Cahill is an awardwinning freelance writer based in Stevensville, Mich.

She and her husband have two children, who provide most of the inspiration for her parenting articles.

Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz Jennifer is a doctoral student in English at IU Bloomington.

She previously taught at (and attended) Saint Mary's College. She has two dogs, a husband and more books than she cares to count.

Stephanie Graham Stephanie Graham is a freelance writer and loves writing about some of the most important privileges in life - parenting and family.

She and her husband have been married for 7 years and have a hilarious toddler.

editor

It’s finally here! We waited so long, but the birds are singing and Spring is no longer a mirage on the horizon.

The robins said so, and robins are never wrong. Well, occasionally they look confused when it snows and they’re standing in a pile of the white stuff tweeting, “Shouldn’t I still be down south somewhere?”

I empathize with them. I feel the same way.

I’m a big fan of wildlife. I’m pretty excited about the article from Amy Cahill about attracting wildlife to your backyard. She’s got some great tips about birds, deer and even butterflies. My in-laws are avid birdwatchers, and I’ve enjoyed sitting on their deck learning about orioles, blue jays and hummingbirds. I’ve always been outdoorsy, so I really like Sweet Syrup by Evelyn Kirkwood – I’d love to try making my own maple syrup sometime, and she really explains it so thoroughly I feel like I could give it a shot right away.

Did you know that playing games (either outdoors or indoors) can help keep you feeling young and invigorated? We’re living an active lifestyle, but it could be even more fun. Remember playing Kick the Can? I do. I keep asking myself why I don’t still play it because it certainly made me happy and it felt great. Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz talks about exactly this topic in her article Go Play! You’ll be surprised at what you’ll want to try after reading it.

Don’t forget to check out our Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty, chock full of places to go to get discounts for all your beauty needs – guys AND gals.

Be sure you read all about our cover girl, the illustrious Mary Ann Moran. She is an absolute inspiration – a boomer, a mother, a grandmother, an actress, a writer and so, so much more – and I’m proud to say that I had the honor of interviewing her for this issue. I can’t wait for you to learn all about her and her contributions to our community as a lifetime Michiana resident!

Thank you, as always, for reading. It’s my greatest pleasure to hear from you, too – if there’s something you want to see in BOOM, something you like or don’t like, or something you’d just like to tell us, send me an email at Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com. For those of you who are Facebook savvy, we’ll be unveiling our new BOOM Magazine Facebook page any day now, so be sure to find it online and connect with us there as well.

All the best for all your days,

Stephanie

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Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph and Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles were named as being in the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics.

The study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality; medical complications; patient safety; average patient stay; expenses; profitability; patient satisfaction; adherence to clinical standards of care; post-discharge mortality; and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and pneumonia. The study is celebrating its 20th year, and has been conducted annually since 1993. This is the first time Lakeland HealthCare has been recognized with this honor. Congratulations, Lakeland!

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Book review

Before They’re Gone: A Family’s Year-Long Quest to Explore America’s Most Endangered National Parks

By Michael Lanza

Reviewed by: Deanna Juday, Reference Librarian Bittersweet Branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Michael Lanza, outdoorsman and northwest editor of Backpacker Magazine, notices that the American national parks are changing due to climate change. Concerned that the parks will be forever altered before his son and daughter are able to enjoy and witness the unique grandeur of the parks, Lanza decides to create an adventure with his family, visiting ten parks within one year.

“For joy, curiosity and wonder… I want my kids to see these things before they are gone,” he writes.

This part-travelog, part-memoir and part-conservation treatise is the result of Lanza recording his one-year journey with his family. Each chapter focuses on a park visited – Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Glacier Bay and Mount Rainer – and describes the unique but fragile ecosystem that is in peril due to the continuing rising temperatures of the planet.

Echoing the warnings of scientists, Lanza paints a picture of the cause and effect of the rising temperatures, such as the loss of permafrost that will result in more rock slides and the rising seas that will inundate one-third of Olympic National Park’s 73-mile-long wilderness coastline. For the armchair adventurer, this book will take you to mountain peaks and deep canyons with a vivid description that will export you to each location. For those who are conservation-minded or for those who have put off visiting these parks, Lanza has made it clear that the parks have been affected and, if we want to continue to enjoy these beautiful parks and the benefits that nature has to offer, it’s time for us to act now.

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Apps to

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Easter Egg Paint

Allrecipes Dinner Spinner

Find My Car!

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Have fun like a kid – or with a kid! Paint and color Easter Eggs on this cute little app – no mess necessary, and no twoweek period of eating hard boiled eggs every day afterward!

If you’re anything like me, you can go in and out of a store for ten minutes and completely forget where you parked. This app lets you plug in GPS coordinates or just leave yourself a note like “third space from the left of the A6 sign” so you can easily find your car on the way back out, whether it’s a parking garage or a space on the side of the road.

Over 40,000 recipes – search for something specific or shake your phone and it will come up with a random something interesting for you to try. You can also manage your recipes and grocery lists!

Instant access to pretty much any music you would ever want to listen to! Search by title or artist and stream music or make playlists for later use. Also available to sync with your computer, so your lists will be the same wherever you log in.

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healthy living

Go Play!

Kicking the Can of Old Age Down the Road

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remember watching a classic Twilight Zone episode from 1962 called ‘Kick the Can’. It opens with these typically enigmatic lines from the narrator: "A common children's game called Kick the Can [and] a man who knows he will die in this world if he doesn't escape... into the Twilight Zone."

Then we meet Charles, a man in his early 70s who is fed up with living an inactive life; he considers moving in with his son, but knows the boy doesn’t have the time or space for an “old duffer like me,” he says. But, above all else, Charles is full of hope, far more hope than his friend Ben.

By Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

So what happened? Why was CBS News able to report in 2011 that a third of baby boomers are obese? Lavallee and CBS both blame it on our sedentary lifestyle, what Lavallee calls our ‘screen culture’ of TV, computers and digital devices.

Even beyond the screen, he says, technology has changed our activity levels in other ways. For instance, we used to have to pump water by hand or use a non-motorized push mower on the lawn. Now we turn the tap and fire up the rider. While science and technology have make leaps forward in terms of keeping us from getting sick, we’ve stopped in our tracks in terms of activity.

Ben is more stoic about a low-impact, quiet aging process.

Frankly, Ben is a stick in the mud; he doesn’t even like the kids playing Kick the Can in the street outside. Charles objects, asking Ben to remember their own childhood together: “We used to play [Kick the Can] all the time – running and shouting… You can’t stop kids from playing Kick the Can – it’s like Statues and Hide-and-Seek – it’s in their blood.”

Doctor, May I…Exercise?

This sets Charles to thinking. “Did you ever stop to think,” he asks the skeptical Ben, “all kids play those games, and the minute they stop, they begin to grow old. It’s almost as though playing… keeps them young.” Ben reports Charles to the in-house psychiatrist; but doctors today would be on Charles’ side, not Ben’s.

Well, many people don’t even bother to ask their doctor if they can do a specific activity; they just don’t do it. They worry that they aren’t able or shouldn’t do some of the activities they did when they were younger because they might get hurt. There are some statistics to back this up.

Just between the years 1991 and 1998, the number of sportrelated injuries requiring emergency-room visits had risen by 33 percent for this generation alone, as reported by the New York Times in 2006. Physical rehabilitation may be an option for these injuries, as well as for those who require joint replacement.

“I tell my patients of the Boomer populations to act like they did when they were kids,” says Mark Lavallee, MD, CSCS, FACSM, of Memorial Sports Medicine Institute. “Get the heck out of the house and go play!”

Follow the Leader

The generation born between 1946-1964 is sometimes being blamed for the state of the world today. What’s too often forgotten is what they have done well, especially when it comes to health and fitness.

For example, according to a 2006 New York Times article, this generation is responsible for the presence of fitness centers and gyms in nearly every community. This generation saw the rise of Jane Fonda exercise videos and outdoor adventuring.

The American Camp Association, which is headquartered in Indiana, has been run by directors from this generation for the past thirty years. This is a generation that grew up outside, playing, running and exercising.

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Remember that game, ‘Mother, May I?’ One kid would play ‘Mother’ and face away from the other kids, who would take turns asking “Mother, may I …take five steps forward?” and Mother would say ‘yes’, ‘no’ or require the kid to take a certain number of steps backward instead. The winner would be the kid who got to Mother first.

“We work with a lot of Boomers to get them back to the activities they enjoy,” says Dawn Frese, manager of Lakeland Rehabilitation Services in Niles. “Some may also have a chronic condition, like arthritis. Gentle, strengthening exercises and even aquatic therapy can be helpful in those cases.”

For those Boomers who do sustain an injury, they may worry that they won’t heal as quickly. “Their injuries may heal more slowly, particularly if they have complicating factors such as diabetes,” says Frese. However, “they heal just as well.”

The worst choice is not to talk to a doctor and just assume you shouldn’t be active anymore. After all, the Center for Disease Control lists the health consequences from obesity as everything from coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, certain kinds of cancer, stroke, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. Weigh the options – which seems to be the better way to live?

Frese and Lavallee agree that a healthy diet is key. As we age, we just don’t need as many calories. Plus, we should be getting far more fiber than many of us do. We should have 25 grams of fiber per day, but the average American only has 3 grams. This is disastrous to our carb-loving bodies, as fiber binds to carbs to carry them out of our systems more quickly. Plus, it can prevent diverticulitis and colon cancer.

Tag! You’re It!

Finally, we just need to exercise more. The American College of Sport Medicine recommends at least 30 continuous or non-continuous minutes every day. But it doesn’t need to be boring.

That’s the way the game works – you’re it, it’s up to you. Go talk to your doctor and join the thousands of Boomers who have found what Charles from the Twilight Zone discovered: the fountain of youth. “Maybe there are people who stay young,” he mused, “Maybe the fountain of youth isn’t a fountain at all, maybe it’s a way of looking at things, a way of thinking.”

And that way of thinking is what keeps many in their latemiddle age going strong: running marathons, competitive weightlifting or international tennis. Don’t believe me?

Ask Lavallee, who serves as Team Physician for the USA Weightlifting and International Weightlifting Federation, which means he’s there for the young people as well as the 90-year-old competitive weightlifter who competes on the senior level. Lavallee’s own parents, who are in their 70s, still kayak and downhill ski.

So, what are we going to do? Are we going to be like Charles’ friend Ben, who refused to sneak out each night to play Kick the Can? Or are we going to be like Charles, a veritable Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg’s “Twilight Zone” movie remake and play every chance we get?

This summer, while at a friend’s house in Niles, I noticed a goofy-shaped ping-pong paddle leaning in the corner of her living room. She’s always been active, but when I asked her what it was, this almost-empty-nesting mother of three said it was a pickleball paddle. She then explained that pickleball is a team sport where you essentially play ping-pong on a tennis court. I assumed that is must be a fad, but no – there is an entire national association, the USA Pickleball Association, dedicated to the sport. My friend participated in the 50+ bracket of the Great Lakes Pickleball Association.

Never assume that you’re ‘too old’ or ‘too out of shape’ to play. As Lavallee says, “What do you want your years to look like after retirement? Golden years? Or rust years? Recollect what life used to be like and then get back to it!” •••

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The Wild Life

…in Your Backyard

By Amy Cahill

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atching a visiting hummingbird dart between a feeder and a nearby tree, or seeing a deer stealthily picking its way through your yard adds a little bit of magic to everyday life. Wildlife abounds in the Michiana region and, with a little bit effort, you can easily transform your backyard into a place wild creatures love to visit. Wild turkeys, raccoons, possums, ruby-throated hummingbirds, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, butterflies, flying squirrels, great blue herons, hawks, owls, rabbits, deer and coyotes already inhabit many local neighborhoods.

According to Garry Harrington, the director of the Rum Village Nature Center, the key to attracting wildlife is to have food, water and shelter in close proximity to each other.

Provide water A backyard pond, or other water feature, is a magnet for wildlife, especially if you heat it during the winter so it does not freeze over. Building a pond can be a relatively easy weekend project, according to Harrington. Most home and garden centers sell rubber liners that homeowners can install in holes they have excavated themselves. In addition to mammals and birds, backyard ponds also attract toads and frogs. (One Michiana pediatrician even complains that a greedy great blue heron keeps visiting his backyard pond and eating his pet fish!)

A source of food In addition to water, animals need a source of food. If you stop mowing a portion of your lawn and turn it into a wildflower prairie area, you can develop your own food chain, Harrington says. Birds and small mammals will move into the longer grasses, and provide a source of food for larger mammals.

“As a naturalist, I don’t necessarily recommend people trying to attract mammals by putting out food,” Harrington says.

However, you can safely attract hummingbirds and butterflies by planting flowers that appeal to them.

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Hummingbirds The ruby-throated hummingbird makes its home in Michiana between March and October, and the tiny birds are easy to attract to a backyard setting. According to the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, the three things hummingbirds need are an ample source of insects for food, a source of nectar and trees for shelter.

If you are trying to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, it is important to limit the insecticides you use in your yard.

Butterflies are insects and the same insecticides that kill unwanted pests, kill butterflies. Likewise, eating poisoned insects can harm hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds have a high metabolism and must eat their own body weight in nectar each day. While they are attracted to certain flowers like trumpet vine, a feeder can provide the nectar equivalent of 2,000 to 5,000 flowers, according to the Purdue Extension. Commercially prepared nectar mixes are readily available, but you can easily make your own hummingbird food by boiling sugar and water together.

The ratio is ¼ cup of sugar for every cup of water. It is not necessary to add red food coloring to the sugar water. The feeder will attract the hummingbird, and the food coloring may actually harm the bird.

In between feedings, hummingbirds need a safe place to perch and rest. Ideally, your feeder should be located no more than 25 feet from a tree or large shrub. “It’s sometimes tricky to do that because your window might be a ways from a tree,” Harrington says.

Butterflies Watching butterflies flit from flower to flower can be great fun on a lazy summer afternoon. A little selective planting can greatly increase the number of winged visitors to your yard.

When developing a butterfly garden, it is important to include both host plants and nectar plants. Host plants provide butterflies with a safe place to lay their eggs and are a food source for caterpillars. Those nasty caterpillars

decimating your dill plant or baptisia shrub will eventually turn into the very butterflies you are trying to attract.

Deer While the white-tailed deer found in the Michiana area can be one of the most majestic backyard visitors, they can also be one of the most destructive.

Deer are notorious for munching their way through your carefully planted landscaping. If they are hungry enough, deer will eat almost any type of plant.

However, there are some plants, like Japanese yews and hostas they just cannot resist.

If you want to have deer wandering through your backyard and keep your landscaping somewhat intact, be sure to select plants that do not appeal to deer.

Consult your local nursery for help.

Shelter If you want your backyard visitors to take up residence in your yard, it is essential to provide shelter for them. Trees, especially evergreen trees, provide safe places for many type of animals to raise their young.

Shrubs and bushes also provide good sources of shelter. Leaving a section of your yard natural with wildflowers or longer grasses also appeals to wild animals, as Harrington suggested.

While watching the visitors you have attracted to your yard can be an enjoyable pastime, it is important to remember they are wild animals, and keep your distance from them, Harrington cautions. “If you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone,” he says. •••

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Sweet Syrup

Celebrates

Winter’s End

By Evelyn Kirkwood

The best is the color of ginger ale with a sweet, mild flavor.

Darker varieties are perfect for glazing ham or baking gingersnap cookers. It’s pure maple syrup, and many people are surprised you can make your own right here in Michiana.

And, did you know that the Native Americans were making maple syrup long before European explorers and settlers arrived here. That makes maple syruping one of the oldest North American ‘industries’.

B.J. Thompson of Osceola, Indiana has been ‘backyard syruping’ for several years with his grandchildren, 16-yearold Joshua and 12-year old Annabelle. Before he started, he checked with a local nature center to learn how to identify a maple in winter.

Maples have opposite branching and gray, relatively smooth bark. In summer, the sharply lobed leaves (a familiar symbol on Canada’s flag) help identify the tree. In winter, look for buds that resemble pointed ice cream cones aligned opposite each other on the twigs.

The best sap flow occurs at the end of winter when the days are above freezing and the nights dip below 32 degrees.

So at winter’s end, in February or March, holes drilled into the trunk yield the watery sap. A spile (a small spout placed in the hole), allows sap to flow from the tree into your collecting container.

To collect his sap, B.J. borrowed an idea from contemporary sugaring operations. He connects each plastic spile to a length of plastic tubing. In sugar camps where the sugar house is downhill from the trees, the tubing runs into storage tanks near the cooker. In B.J.’s case, he runs each tube to a five-gallon bucket with a hole drilled under the rim. Lids on 16

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his buckets prevent rain and snow from entering. Making backyard syrup doesn’t require expensive equipment.

He and the grandkids tap a few trees in his yard and the neighbor’s. “It doesn’t take many trees to get quite a bit of sap,” says B.J. On average, one tree will yield 10 to 15 gallons of sap during the short season. B.J. is hoping for 100 gallons of sap this year.

To make the best syrup, the clear watery sap should be boiled down promptly. B.J. laughs about his cooking experiences.

When he started, he had visions of a big black kettle over an open fire in the backyard, but compromised with a giant graniteware pot over an outdoor cooking hearth, then switched to a propane turkey fryer. But it takes lots of time and lots of fuel. These days, he brings his sap to a local park’s sugar house for them to cook down into syrup on a 50-50 split.

Some families cook their sap exclusively in the kitchen, a steamy endeavor. Since 40 gallons of sap boils down to one gallon of syrup, it’s helpful to transfer your boiling sap into smaller and smaller pots, and finish it on a stove where you can watch it closely.

How do you tell when it’s done? Old timers could tell by the bubbles and the appearance of the hot liquid running off a wooden paddle. More accurate results are obtained with a thermometer. Maple syrup boils at roughly 219 degrees.

Backyard syruping can be a great outdoor experience to share with a young person. “It’s fun, and it makes you appreciate the work pioneers went through,” B.J. says.

Steaming pancakes, laden with your own maple syrup, aren’t too bad, either. •••

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There are horse drawn-wagon rides, steamy sugar houses, old time music, children’s crafts and, of course, pancakes!

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s I sat in the audience watching “Tea at Five”, I was transported, watching Ms. Katharine Hepburn on the South Bend Civic Theatre black box stage. The woman before me had the mannerisms, the voice and the look of a star. She was talking to each of us in the audience as though we were having a conversation. I was in awe.

I was in awe of Mary Ann Moran.

A lifetime resident of South Bend, Mary Ann now lives about six blocks from where she grew up. She lived the typical 1950s childhood, her family close by, spending Saturday evenings at her mom’s parents’ and Sunday afternoons at her dad’s parents’ houses where aunts, uncles and cousins would congregate. The children would catch fireflies off the front porch, play wiffle ball or listen to the adults talk. “It was certainly a quieter time,” Mary Ann reminisces. “Kids were always reading. Mom would sometimes get upset because we were always involved with books, and there was that wonderful chance kids don’t get today to go outdoors and do things: adventure! They’d flood the tennis courts in the winter; I’d go down to Keller Park at night by myself and skate. There were lots of woods, and there was a tree that had been hit by lightning. We called it the Lightning Tree,” she laughs. “We’d go and climb and ride our bikes or walk out there and, when I wanted to be alone, I’d sit up there with a book.”

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a lifelong love of travel, so that’s what she pushed every chance she could for us kids. With my dad, it was that love of learning: you learn because it’s fun, because there’s so much to learn.” Her senior year, she met Mike from Bellarmine College when they had a class together. She shrugs and says, “I grew up in the 50s when you were sure you were going to get married and be a mother!” They married quickly, both received scholarships to the University of Virginia for Grad School, and Mike was drafted before finishing out the first semester. Though a conscientious objector, the small draft board in Kentucky wouldn’t get him that status, so off he went. Mary Ann went home to her parents.

“My mother said I couldn’t just sit at home, I had to get a job. I had an English degree and a lot of education credits, but had quit student teaching because it was not for me.

Dad said to apply at the library but I thought, ‘how dull’. (I stopped first at the Leather Banana, but they weren’t hiring …that would’ve been fun.) They had two openings at library.

They asked, ‘do you like working with children?’ and I said ‘I love it’. I did NOT,” she laughs again. As it turns out, she and the head of the children’s room had both just read “The Arrogance of Power” by Senator Fulbright, and bonded.

Mary Ann got the job and, predictably, learned to love the interaction with youngsters, especially during Story Hours.

After her husband was released from the Army, a child of their own was soon on the way. Shortly after their daughter Laura was born, the couple decided their marriage was not what they'd hoped it would be and separated.

Since there had been no maternity leave at the library, Mary Ann had to resign in her fifth month of pregnancy.

After being on food stamps for two years, working at her uncle’s floral shop, and receiving help from her parents, another job in the Children’s Room at the library opened up, and she was rehired. “Falling into librarianship was a very happy fall. It was fate. I was there for forty years at the St. Joe County Public Library – seventeen in the children’s room, then the cataloging department and was head until I retired.” However, Mary Ann has no regrets about the time spent with her little girl. “It was great to get a job again, but I felt guilty about leaving my daughter. The first two years were wonderful. I saw every little progress… it was a wonderful bonding experience.” These days, she gets to continue that with Laura’s daughters, Clara and Iris. “Being a grandmother is such a good experience for me,” Mary Ann exclaims joyfully.

When I ask, “What did you want to be when you grew up?”

Mary Ann laughs wholeheartedly and states, “I wanted to be Becky Landers: Frontier Scout!, a book I read growing up.

And I always wanted to be a cowgirl. I got to meet Gene Autry when I was six and asked how to become a cowgirl.

He said to have my parents buy me a pony. Another girl asked to ride Champion. I always wonder, ‘why didn’t I think of that?’” She mentions several of her role models, though –

glamour. She just made up her mind what she wanted to do and did it. Another show I really poured myself into was A Lion in Winter, where I played Eleanor of Aquitaine – wanting to be out on the field of battle with the soldiers, to hold onto her property. I do gravitate towards characters like that,” she muses.

In discussing being a baby boomer, Mary Ann says, “You look at yourself at the age you are and think of your mother and grandmother at that age, and you think, ‘my gosh, they were so slow, they had already started pulling in’; I still have so much I want to do, so much that’s going on in life that there’s not time to do it all!” And it’s no wonder: she is on the board at South Bend Civic Theatre, volunteers at the Casaday Costume Collection and is a lector and a Eucharistic minister at Holy Cross/St. Stan’s. She was Poet Laureate of Three Oaks, Michigan in 2004 and has taken part in a Mock Newberry Club reading books that are up for Newberry Awards. She volunteers at the library on the food committee and sometimes dresses in character for their ‘Open Book’ program. She takes a yoga class, and has taken educational classes such as Indiana Naturalist Masters, where she went to a different county park each week to learn about birds, watersheds, spiders, sugar tapping and more. She took a class on nuclear weapons and one on watercolors. The possibilities are endless and Mary Ann loves to learn.

I still have so much I want to do, so much that’s going on in life that there’s not time to do it all!

- Mary Ann Moran

Sister Clarita at Ursuline was her English teacher, who wrote poetry, was a lot of fun, and made Mary Ann work harder than she thought she could (something she appreciates in theatre directors even today). “Dr. Margaret Mahoney was head of the history department at Bellarmine and became friendly with us. I admired her, too – one of those bright, fun women. You felt like she did what she wanted to do.”

Strong, independent women who made their mark, just like Katharine Hepburn. It seems to be a theme with Mary Ann, so I ask her about it.

And, of course, there’s theatre. “I auditioned for Notre Dame’s Summer Shakespeare,” she tells me. “I’ve done it twice. Not a speaking role, but it was such a good experience to see how professional directors and actors work.” She’s always looking for something to make her learn and grow, whether it’s a class to take or a part she’s auditioning for.

“Always be open to new experiences,” Mary Ann advises, “and keep looking for the next challenge.” •••

“I was so dependent on my parents for everything growing up – quiet, shy. From my parents, I went to Mike’s as a married woman, dependent on him. I often think I was dependent on my daughter Laura… she could get between me and people. I would ride her on the bike, push her in the stroller, and I wasn’t ALONE. It’s taken years to get to where I am – now I feel almost too much the other way, where I enjoy doing things myself. I’d sooner go someplace myself so I can leave when I want,” she explains. But this draw has led her to play several strong, independent women in local theatre, where she absolutely thrives.

Mary Ann says, “In preparing for the role [Hepburn], I watched movies she had done, read a couple biographies and watched a couple documentaries. I really liked the fact that she didn’t follow the line of all those actresses of the 30s and 40s; she dressed differently, didn’t go in for all the

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That Evil Ivy

By Stephanie Graham

Tulips and daffodils and…poison ivy?

Oh my. Spring brings with it wonderful colors, scents and new growth, but it brings the less-than-appealing plants as well.

Urushiol (pronounced oo-roo-shee-awl), is the oily chemical in poison ivy that makes it harmful and, according to Dr. Tonya Duguid of Osceola Clinic, about 75% of people are affected by it. The oil causes a red, itchy rash and fluid-filled blisters and, depending on how much exposure you’ve had, it can range from needing just a little calamine lotion to a trip to the doctor.

Tyler Goss, owner of Dreamscapes Lawn and Outdoor Care in South Bend, says that during the summer he encounters poison ivy on a weekly basis. Before coming to the Michiana area three years ago, Goss worked in landscaping in Florida where he got what his doctors told him was the worst case of poison ivy they’d ever seen. “It was head to toe,” Goss says. “I had to have IVs.”

Although avoiding the plant altogether is best, it’s not that simple if it is in your yard. If you have to deal with the evil ivy, there are a few ways to do it without harsh consequences. Cover every square inch of skin possible and remember: not all fabric is created equal. Dr. Duguid notes that the oil can go through some cotton clothing, so thicker fabrics like denim are best. You could also have someone less susceptible do the work, though that person should still wear protective clothing and gloves.

Ditch the Itch The majority of the time, you can just treat poison ivy at home with products like calamine lotion, Ivarest, Benadryl and hydrocortisone. For the bad cases, doctors can give steroids, both oral and injections, to calm it down.

Most people think that by scratching or touching the blisters, they can spread it further. Dr. Duguid says, however, “It’s only spread by the oil from the plant. The fluid inside the blisters is just your body; it does not spread the poison ivy.”

Local boomer Terry Dougan has to deal with poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak in her yard every summer. When she tried to get rid of it one year, she says, “It really tore me up.

I had my arms covered but I must’ve taken my gloves off at some point. I thought I was careful, but apparently not.”

What about the blisters that appear days apart from each other? Dr. Duguid says that sometimes when people wash their hands, they forget to focus under the fingernails. If some of the oil remains under nails, then scratching the existing rash can transfer the oil onto new areas.

Dr. Duguid says that, though there is always some level of susceptibility, “…the good news is that, as you get older, you start to decrease how often you get it.” One important thing for baby boomers to keep in mind, however, is that it is easy to confuse a poison ivy rash with a potential shingles outbreak. “If they get something like this, they need to see a doctor to see if it’s just poison ivy and not shingles,” Dr. Duguid says.

Careful Cleanup is Key Poison ivy cleanup theories vary, but a few are highly recommended. Goss swears by Fels Naptha, a bar of detergent soap usually found in the laundry aisle, and he uses that along with skin treatment. Hartsell agrees, “I use Fels Naptha. That is supposed to cut through the oil from the poison ivy plant and take care of it.”

Leaves of Three… Run like Heck The real rule of thumb says: “Leaves of three, let it be,” but if you’ve ever experienced the plant and the symptoms it causes, you might agree that it just doesn’t seem like a strong enough warning. The plant is vine-like and has three jagged leaves on one sprout. Avid vegetable gardener Mary Hartsell lives near a wooded area but says that it doesn’t always stay with the trees. “In the landscaping, I’ll probably get two plants a year,” she says. Poison ivy usually climbs, but it can spread along the ground as well.

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Dr. Duguid advises to wash very gently with Fels Naptha, “The strong abrasive may potentially cause an abrasion [scrape].”

This could actually cause microscopic avenues for the poison ivy oil to take hold. She also recommends using liquid soaps like Dial dishwashing soap as a good option for cleanup.

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Urushiol can also stay on inanimate objects for up to two years, so tools and clothing need to be carefully washed to avoid more exposure. Generally, the same soaps you use to wash yourself should be effective with these as well. Dr. Duguid also recommends washing clothes with high heat.

“The heat helps break down oil-based substances,” she says. If you’re not sure when or where you got into the plant, be sure to wash towels, pillow cases, sheets – things you’ve come in contact with in the last few days, to make sure you don’t re-expose yourself.

Disposal Dos and Don’ts You can get rid of most weeds in multiple ways, but with poison ivy the options are limited. Sticking them on your burn pile is the number one no-no.

“It becomes aerosol-like and spreads into the air,” Dr. Duguid says. “You can breathe it into your lungs and have the reaction within your mouth or lungs.”

Using weed whackers or other ways to knock the vine down is not advised either, since it causes the oil to spray.

Goats apparently enjoy snacking on poison ivy, but if you aren’t zoned for farm animals, or you want to be able to bend over in your yard without looking over your shoulder, there are other ways to get rid of the plant. Goss says that bleach works sometimes, but what seems to be the most effective is spraying with a professional-grade weed killer like Round Up Poison Ivy and Tough Brush Killer.

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Keep in mind that, when the plant is dead, the oil is still very much active and can do the same damage. Goss recommends, “After you’ve killed it, put on full protective gear, bag up the poison ivy and throw it out with the trash.” Then, you can pour in more dirt and grass seed for a fresh start.

Yard Work: Hard Work Poison ivy certainly doesn’t make yard work any easier but, with some perseverance, common sense and advice from the experts, you can enjoy your urushiol-free yard this summer. •••

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Raising the Bar… and the Garden Raised Beds Present a Fun and Easy Way to Grow Plants

By Margo Bell

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ost of us know the benefits of gardening, such as providing exercise, body strength and a great sense of accomplishment in producing gorgeous flowers and healthy, fresh food. But after so much stooping, bending and crawling on the ground to tend your garden, wouldn’t be nice to magically raise the ground to waist- or even knee-level? That can’t be accomplished, of course, but an alternative is to consider a raised bed.

Whether you’re an experienced or first-time gardener, raised beds have the advantage of offering an easy reach for planting, weeding and harvesting. Also, if you’re concerned about the quality of your ground soil, a raised bed can be filled in with a rich soil/compost mix, especially if you’re thinking of going organic. More benefits: you can grow more plants in a smaller space, and a raised bed can add focal interest to your yard.

Planning the Raised Bed

The first thing to consider is location. Plants, especially vegetables, need at least eight hours of sun, so the bed needs to be away from anything that will cause shade.

The bed also needs to be near a water source and can be built to accommodate slope. “A slight grade difference will allow drainage,” says Greg Hurlbutt, owner of G&H Landscaping LLC in Niles, Michigan.

Next, what type of material should be used for the bed walls? The walls could be made of something as durable and elaborate as stone, but most are built of wood. Treated wood is ideal for flowers and will last longer than untreated wood. “Cedar wood, while more expensive, is best since it is naturally long-lasting,” states Greg Leyes, gardening expert at Ginger Valley in Granger. “If made from wood, the bed can be constructed early in the garage.” When building the bed outdoors, construction should start in March when the ground thaws, with an aim to start the garden in mid-May. 22

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The bed walls can vary from 6- to 18-inches high for easy access. Using a weed mat may be a good idea but isn’t necessary.

Finally, the bed soil should always contain compost. “The best soil mixture,” says Leyes, “would be ¼ peat moss, ¼ vermiculite, ¼ mushroom compost and ¼ composted manure.” The raised beds at Fernwood Botanical Gardens in Niles contain blended compost and all-purpose potting soil with peat moss mixed in to lighten the weight.

What to Plant

Any flowers or vegetables that can be planted in the ground can be used in raised beds. However, warns Hurlbutt, “Stay within your comfort zone. Keep them at a manageable size.”

One South Bend Boomer gardener now knows what this means. She let her granddaughter plant a few jack-o-lantern pumpkin seeds in the new raised vegetable bed. At first, the seedlings were small but, as the summer wore on, the vines took over, entangling the tomato and pepper plants.

Another mistake the gardener made was planting a six-pack of baby tomato plants when only two members of her family enjoyed tomatoes. There were so many tomatoes that she couldn’t eat or give them away fast enough, leaving some

to rot on the vine. This spring, she will buy one large plant or share the six-pack of smaller plants with other gardeners.

Also, be wary of invasive plants such as mint. These can be contained by surrounding them with timbers or growing them in their own isolated spot, such as a container.

Plant the flowers or vegetables in groups with spaces between them for easy access. Place taller plants on the north side so that they won’t shade out other plants.

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Maintaining the Garden

Use a garden fertilizer every one to two weeks and water often, especially for tomatoes and peppers. Some herbs, such as lavender and rosemary, won’t need as much water. Weed every week for easy maintenance and healthy growth.

Dealing with Problems

We live in an area with much wildlife — deer, raccoons, rabbits, woodchucks, for example — and even a raised bed won’t keep them out. Even if you enjoy and attract animals to your backyard, you can use an organic animal repellant available at plant nurseries to solve this problem near your raised beds. (It is safe to use around vegetables.) Steve Bornell, Manager of Plant Collections at Fernwood Botanical Gardens, says, “We’re pretty much organic and don’t apply insecticides. We may use a soapy spray for aphids.”

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After the Growing Season

Remove and discard annuals and old roots. Perennials should be covered with mulch. Leaves can be good mulch material, but avoid using heavy, coarse leaves such as oak or walnut, which may contain some toxins. Bornell also recommends layering pine needles or straw, then mixing the material in with the soil in the spring to add nutrition.

Add fresh soil if necessary.

Raised gardening is a great hobby and feels so much better than crawling around on your hands and knees for long periods of time. With these few tips, hopefully you can enjoy a new ‘bed time’! •••

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HOME SWEET HOME It’s been said that ‘Home is Where the Heart is’, so what better way to show our heart than to highlight these local residential communities so we can help you make the choices you need to make for your parents?

From living arrangements, activities and a high quality of living to health care and personal attention, these communities have so many amenities and opportunities -- you'll be able to read about each one and also see a checklist of what they have to offer.

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HOME SWEET HOME BOOM celebrates today’s active baby boomer, and champions the quest to live the best years of their lives.

ABOUT OUR community Holy Cross Village’s unique location and campus-like setting truly set us apart from any other independent senior living communities in the area.

Our close proximity to three prestigious institutions of higher learning allows residents to benefit from continued learning opportunities and the engaging experiences they share with others. At Holy Cross Village, seniors are empowered to live a full, enriching life — and thrive in a true ‘community’ environment.

Holy Cross Village THE quick BREAKDOWN Which of the following do you offer?  Assisted Living  24 Hour Nursing Service

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 Independent Living  On-site Medical Care  Independent Housing  Alzheimer’s Unit  Cleaning Service  Activities Center

What amenities and services do you include?  Fitness Center  Transportation  Wellness Programs  Communal Dining Hall  Room Meal Delivery  Personal Medical Assistance  Laundry Services  Chapel

Additional amenities:

 Grounds Care  Library and Computer Center  Walking Trails and Courtyards  Continuing Education Classes  Beauty Salon & Barbershop  Massage Therapy

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oly Cross Village provides a comprehensive selection of residential living options supported by a full continuum of onsite health care. As a Holy Cross Village resident, you’ll enjoy many of the benefits of home ownership, including privacy, comfort and security. As Northern Indiana’s premier continuing care retirement community, Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame offers seniors exceptional residential living, unrivaled lifelong learning and ensured security for the future. Holy Cross Village features superior services and amenities designed to keep the mind, body and spirit young, and is the perfect retirement living option for those seeking an active, independent lifestyle.

What Sets Us Apart...

A strong sense of community and spirituality abounds at Holy Cross Village, and residents here are encouraged to live an active daily life — taking advantage of the numerous on-site activities and amenities, as well as the ongoing learning opportunities offered through our neighboring educational campuses. In fact, through our affiliation with Holy Cross College, residents may enroll in classes, some of which are taught here at Holy Cross Village in our very own multi-purpose room. Plus, you can even get a student I.D. card, which allows access to the Holy Cross College library and other exclusive campus facilities.

Holy Cross Village is sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross and is open to people of all faiths.

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ABOUT OUR community At The Village at Arborwood, our residents like that they can enjoy the luxuries and comfort of home without the work or the worry.

Family see the smiles on the residents' faces when they visit and know that the decision for them to move to The Village at Arborwood was the right choice.

It gives them peace of mind to know that their loved ones are happy and enjoying all that the community has to offer, as well as the friendships that they make and cherish.

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he Village at Arborwood is a luxurious senior living community featuring spacious one- and twobedroom apartment homes with fully equipped kitchens: full-sized frost-free refrigerators, disposals and electric ranges, window treatments and an emergency call system. The Village at Arborwood is close to all that Granger and Mishawaka have to offer including shopping, theaters, banking, medical services, libraries and more. The Village at Arborwood offers a lifestyle you deserve – an apartment you can afford.

THE quick BREAKDOWN Which of the following do you offer?  Independent Living  Housekeeping & Laundry Serivices  Meal Program

What amenities and services do you include?  Fitness Center  Transportation  Planned Activities  Coin Free Laundry

What Sets Us Apart...

Annual Events...

What sets us apart from the others is that our residents have the freedom to choose optional services so that they are not paying for services they do not need or want. Some of our optional services include housekeeping (whether weekly, bi-weekly or ‘spring’ cleanings), laundry (personal or just the linens), barber and beauty salon services, as well as meals.

One of the events we enjoy the most is our ‘Around the World in 28 Days’ that we annually celebrate in February. We choose a different country each week and celebrate with food and entertainment native to that country. We host several other events throughout the year that include fashion shows, family picnics and a summer concert series.

Additional Info...

A few additional amenities that our community includes are a 24-hour entry intercom system, a grand foyer with a fireplace, a central dining room, conveniently located elevators, mini-theater, library and computer room, card/game room, arts and crafts room, fitness center and an on-site wellness center that offers blood pressure checks, wellness seminars, eyeglass and hearing aid check-ups and foot care.

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HOME SWEET HOME BOOM celebrates today’s active baby boomer, and champions the quest to live the best years of their lives.

ABOUT OUR campus Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka invites you to experience exceptional! You will notice the difference the moment you visit our campus… Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka is setting the standard of excellence in assisted living, health care, rehabilitation and aging services. Our unique approach combines a team of trusted experts, state-of-the-art technology and an atmosphere of the finest hospitality.

Sprenger Health Care THE quick BREAKDOWN Which of the following do you offer?

 Assisted Living  Comprehensive Rehabilitation  Post Surgical Care  On-Site Medical Care  Complex Medical Care  Hospice & Palliative Care  Respite Stay Options

What amenities and services do you include?

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prenger Health Care of Mishawaka provides such outstanding services that it is often mistaken for a five-star hotel. The spacious studio and one bedroom floor plans feature contemporary comforts including an open design, private bathrooms, refrigerators, microwaves, cable television and much more! Residents have complete access to campus amenities such as chef-designed meals, restaurant style dining, the Main Street Café, theatre, pub and a wide range of recreational opportunities.

At Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka, there are no entrance, endowment or community fees.

Creating Community Traditions...

 Fitness & Wellness Center  Transportation  Massage Therapy  Restaurant Style Dining  24-Hour Room Service Option  24-Hour On-Site Nursing Staff  Personal Medical Assistance  Housekeeping and Laundry Services  Family Accommodations

We consider it an honor to be part of the Mishawaka community and we pledge to take an active role in supporting local endeavors. Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka is committed to seeking out ways we can partner with our schools, civic organizations and area leaders to share our talents, expertise and time to help our community – now and in the future.

Additional amenities:

Opened in 2013, Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka is the newest campus owned and operated by Sprenger Health Care Systems. A third generation family-owned and operated company, Sprenger Health Care Systems has been an established leader in housing, health care, rehabilitation and aging services for over 50 years. We have touched the lives of thousands of individuals with one consistent goal in mind: outstanding satisfaction. We are passionate about exceeding expectations and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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ABOUT OUR community Our residents enjoy the home-like atmosphere of our community.

The apartments are all private and large. They enjoy the friendships and our Live More and Think More programs.

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s we grow older, sometimes taking care of the home becomes more of a burden than a joy.

The Hearth offers the opportunity to enjoy all of the comforts of home without the stress of home maintenance. We designed our community to take care of our residents’ needs so they are free to enjoy life! Our goal is your sense of well-being and peace of mind. Our residents are entitled to live independently with dignity and pride! We go out of our way every day to make that possible.

THE quick BREAKDOWN Which of the following do you offer?  Assisted Living  Independent Living  On-site Medical Care  Cleaning Service  Activities Center  Alzheimer’s Unit

What amenities and services do you include?  Fitness Center  Transportation  Wellness Programs  Communal Dining Hall  Room Meal Delivery  Personal Medical Assistance  Laundry Services

Additional amenities:  Dementia Care

What Sets Us Apart...

We are the Premier Senior Living Community. We have a beautiful building.

We are unique to other communities with our Live More philosophies and Think More programming, designed to keep seniors’ lives happy and fulfilled and their brains active! We offer fun and entertaining activities, as well!

Annual Family Event...

Every year, we hold our Annual Wreath Event in December. We give local businesses undecorated wreaths and they return them decorated.

We then display them at the Hearth, hold a large open house event with food, drinks, entertainment, a Santa visit and photos, and put on a silent auction with the wreaths. Last year, we raised $1300 for Northern Indiana Alzheimer's and Dementia Services. We also hold an annual Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch for kids the Saturday before Easter, featuring free photos with the Bunny and prizes!

The Hearth at Juday Creek

www.TheHearth.net • 574-217-0609 • 6330 N. Fir Road • Granger, IN • 46530 a BOOM special promotion

HOME SWEET HOME BOOM celebrates today’s active baby boomer, and champions the quest to live the best years of their lives.

ABOUT OUR community Here at Hubbard Hill, our residents like the wide variety of activities and wellness programs. They can explore new opportunities, continuously learn, engage in exercise at many levels, make new friends and learn a new skill or hobby. They enjoy the chef-prepared meals and the lovely grounds. After a new resident moves in, they inevitably will tell us, "I wish I would have done this sooner."

Hubbard Hill Elkhart

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ocated on 60 acres just minutes from the US 20 Bypass on State Road 19 North, Hubbard Hill offers a lifestyle that is hard to match anywhere. Nestled amongst mature trees, the Village offers maintenance-free duplex homes in a neighborhood setting. The main campus features licensed spacious apartment residences with supportive nursing and therapy services available. The beautiful private short-term rehabilitation suites for those requiring physical, occupational or speech therapy services while recovering from a hospital stay are equipped with the comforts of a fine hotel. A healthcare center with long-term nursing care features private and semi-private suites. Our Wellness program, stocked ponds, Angel Garden Senior Park and beautiful grounds offer residents the opportunity to learn and stay active at any age.

What Sets Us Apart...

Testimonials

We are the only locally-owned, notfor-profit retirement community in Elkhart. We realize that everyone has a choice, and it is our pleasure to reaffirm that choice to move to Hubbard Hill by the hospitality and services that we provide. Serving others is the core of our existence.

Hubbard Hill was founded by children of faith who wanted the best for their parents. By offering compassionate, quality care and services in a holistic environment, we are proud to continue the legacy of our founders. There is no other place quite like Hubbard Hill.

"After 2 ½ years of residency, I am still exploring new activities. Several that I thoroughly enjoy are the professional entertainment, the art shows and the painting class which has launched me into a new hobby." –Jeanne Dockery "Coming from Florida, I found the perfect Assisted Living: Hubbard Hill. We get all our meals, wonderful activities, lots of entertainment, a beautiful chapel and wonderful personnel. We have everything we need. I really love it here."

–Mildred Eippert

THE quick BREAKDOWN Which of the following do you offer?  Assisted Living  Independent Living  On-site Medical Care  Independent Housing  Alzheimer’s Unit  Cleaning Service  Activities Center

What amenities and services do you include?  Fitness Center  Transportation  Massage Therapy  Communal Dining Hall  Room Meal Delivery  Personal Medical Assistance  Laundry Services  Chapel  Overnight Family Housing

Additional amenities:

 Grounds Care  Pets Allowed  Bistro  Senior Park  Beauty Salon & Barbershop  Outpatient Therapy  Catering  Event Space  Shuffleboard

Hubbard Hill Retirement Community

www.HubbardHill.org • 574.295.6260 • 28070 CR 24 W • Elkhart, IN • 46517 a BOOM special promotion

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Important Skin Facts You Must Know We often neglect the things which are most important to us. Your skin is no different. It is the largest organ of the body and the most outwardly visible part of us. That is why it is important to take simple steps to look our best and invest in ourselves. Not many people know why sunscreen, soaps and water can change our skin.

It is important to understand that the sun is actively changing our skin all year long. We must protect it to reduce aging spots, wrinkles, and rough texture and to prevent skin cancer. Using lotions, creams and make-up with proper Ultraviolet (UV) protection can help fight off sun damage. “The best sunscreen ingredients include those which block UVA and UVB rays,” recommends boardcertified dermatologist Dr. Roger Moore. As a skin cancer specialist, he explains that there are four ingredients which block UV rays the best: Parsol 1789, Meroxyl, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

He recommends Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as they are physical blockers which means they bounce the rays off the skin rather than absorbing them.

Water can play a role in our appearance, too. Though many enjoy a hot, steamy shower, that relaxed feeling comes at a cost to the skin. Heat can damage the outer layer of the skin, preventing it from holding moisture like it normally should. This leads to a loss of our protective barrier and gives us more dry, rough and scaling skin. Using lukewarm water helps to maintain skin integrity. In addition, soaps meant to clean will strip away small amounts of the skin barrier, so limiting soap to the areas such as underarms, groin, hands and feet is often best. The finishing touch is to apply a heavy cream.

Creams trap moisture better than lotions. “When we pat dry and apply a heavy cream, we help our skin health and hydration,” says Dr. Moore.

As we learn to take care of our skin, it is important to remember that skin cancer is the leading cancer in America today. Some estimate that one in three people will get skin cancer. Learn the warning signs of skin cancer, as your awareness could be lifesaving. If you notice a new or changing growth or spot on your skin, get it checked out by a board certified dermatologist. No other doctor has as much training in the skin.

This educational piece was sponsored by Dr. Roger Moore, a Board-Certified Dermatologist and the founder of DermacenterMD. He is one of the area’s leaders in skin care and skin cancer as well as a strong advocate for patient education. Dr. Moore performs the highly-acclaimed method of skin cancer removal “Mohs Micrographic Surgery”. You may learn more about Dr. Moore and skin health by visiting www.DermacenterMD.com or calling his office at 574.522.0265.

His office does not require a doctor referral and he is accepting new patients.

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Celebrating All Sassy & Active Ladies ...

It's Time for a new Spring Look!

Introducing The Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty from Sassy Magazine, Boom's sister publication, featuring a fabulous array of local businesses that will make you feel and look great for spring!

We joined forces with all of your favorite classy gal establishments to bring you several pages of resourceful info as well as some fantastic Sassy Perks, just for you! From hair and makeup, to body, wellness and smile, we have all of the areas covered for our active boomer living her best life.

Time for a new Do? Ready to change to lighter makeup colors for spring? Anxious to try that chemical peel? Yoga Class?

No need to go anywhere else — Michiana has it all going on right here!

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The SASSY Little Black Book of Beauty is a division of Michiana Family Magazines, LLC established in 2006. All rights reserved.

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We've got you covered!...

We opened for business in September of 2002 with the hope and dream of having a casual atmosphere with upscale service and workmanship. For the past 10 years it has worked for us!

We offer all Spa services. We offer all facets of hair design from cut, color, special occasion and extensions; Spray tanning for that healthy glow; Hot Rock and Swedish massage; Facials using all Dermalogical products (which of course, we have for home maintenance); Acrylic and Gel nail enhancement, Shellac, Manicures, Pedicures and even our male clients love the Sports Pedicure after a round of golf. Last but not least, we have body waxing, from the tip of your toes to the top of your head…if you know what we mean We will do everything we can to make your experience Absolutely Fabulous.

We welcome all age groups and are happy to see your children and grandchildren. Don’t worry… if they “act up a little” we give out free kittens and espresso to those little tykes.

We are an independent salon and not a chain. Keeping your business and money in our area not only is important to us but to our community. All Pink Extension proceeds go to The Elkhart County Cancer Society, we contribute to Hospice of Elkhart and, when possible, we promote other independently owned businesses. So if you have never heard of us, feel free to just stop in to say hi! Pick up a menu of our services and pricing while enjoying a cup of coffee, which is always fresh and free! If we haven’t seen you for a while, don’t think we haven’t missed you because we have! That whole HIPAA thing keeps us from saying your names!

So the only thing left to say is… Stop On In and don’t change out of your jeans because we wear them too!

Absolutely Fabulous Salon & Day Spa

3230 Toledo Road, Elkhart, IN 574-522-5005

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Absolutely Fabulous Salon & Day Spa Color, Extensions, Treatments 3230 Toledo Road (Old US 20) Elkhart, IN 46516 574/522-5005 HOURS: Tues & Wed 9am-8pm

Thurs 9am-7pm

Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 8am-2pm

Absolutely Fabulous is just that! We are enthusiastic, fun and sometimes outrageous. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and creative. We offer: manicures, pedicures, shellac, spray tan, massage and facial and body waxing as well.

PERK: (good through 5/15/2013): With your •LittleSASSY Black Book receive 10% off your retail with same day service. (Must be present to receive discount).

Amore' was a labor of love. The building was designed and built

by Michael Shewchuck, Jr. The interior was designed by Edie Shewchuck. Her dream was to create a salon that everyone could enjoy: a laid-back atmosphere with a feeling of a Tuscan village.

Perk: Receive a complimentary hair cut with a •colorSassy or highlight service. Call Bev Forray or Angela Keim

for an appointment. Be sure to mention your Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty. Offer expires May 15, 2013.

Bristol O'Hair Port 102 North Chaptoula St. Bristol, IN 46507 574/848-4955 Hours: Tues 11am-6:30pm

Weds through Fri 7am-4 pm

Sat 6:45am-12:30pm Bristol O'Hair Port is a family-operated, full-service salon of four generations! We provide excellent salon services for men, women and children including waxing, manicures, pedicures and Shellac nails. Walk-ins welcome!

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Sassy Perk: If you mention our ad in the Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty, you will receive $5.00 off any service.

Salon Rouge Inc. Color, Cuts, Treatments

Amore’ Hair Design & Spa Color, Cuts

54533 Terrace Lane South Bend, IN 46635 574/272.8471 www.amorehairandspa.com Betsy Green: Master Stylist & Spray Tan Specialist, Certified Hair Extensions Direct Line: 574/993.4273 Betsy Specializes in cuts, color, Brazilian Blowouts and is one of the few in our area that specializes in the “Dream Catcher” hair extensions! Betsy has been in the industry for ten years and is current on the latest beauty trends. For your health needs, Betsy is also a nutrition/wellness coach.

Perk: Schedule your visit before May 15, 2013, •andSassy receive a 10% discount on any of my services when you spend $50 or more. Be sure to mention your Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty when scheduling your appointment!

Amore’ Hair Design & Spa Color, Cuts

54533 Terrace Lane South Bend, IN 46635 574/272.8471 www.amorehairandspa.com Bev Forray: Master Hair Designer & Color Specialist Direct Line: 574/215.2792 Angela Keim: Master Hair Designer Direct Line: 574/271.7959 34

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Sat 8am-5pm 2027 South Bend Ave. South Bend, IN 46637 574/271-8804 HOURS: Mon 9am-5pm

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Sat 8am-5pm www.salonrougeinc.com Salon Rouge transcends the ordinary with award-winning stylists and a Sassoon-inspired education program that develops young and passionate talent. Locally owned.

Servicing Michiana for over fifteen years, Salon Rouge is the vision of Owner and Creative Director Gail Getz. Specializing in modern coloring techniques, and known for our creative cutting styles.

Contact: Kim Hauflaire 574/258-5080

Sassy Perk: Try a little bit of the best with our Mini•Makeover!

Receive a Kerastase Conditioning Treatment followed by a Blow Dry Style, Make-up touch-up and a Mini-Manicure with paraffin dip and Mini-Pedicure. ALL THIS for the Sassy Price of $75 (normally $135 – SAVE $60!) MUST mention Sassy MiniMakeover when booking appointment. Only one makeover per person, not good with any other discounts, not valid week of March 11-23, 2013.

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Chadwell Skin Care Spa

69821 M62 Unit 11 Edwardsburg, MI 49112 269/663-7474 sallyandco.com HOURS: Tues through Thurs 9am-8pm

Fri through Sat 9am-4pm

Facials, Treatments

Sally & Company Hair Designs is a beautiful, small-town and fullservice hair salon with the ambiance of a big city spa. With five of “the best hair stylists and color experts around” and several years of salon experience, you will come back to this secret oasis. Sally & Company Hair Designs also offers facial waxing, manicures, wig consultations and massage therapy.

The Skin Care Spa offers a wide range of medical spa services as well as several physician-strength product lines for all skin types and needs. Our Spa professionals will help personalize your skincare regimen.

READER PERK: Come in for your first haircut with •owner, Sally Cox, and get a free facial wax.

6301 University Commons, Suite 380 South Bend, IN 46635 574/968.2868 www.Chadwellskincarespa.com Hours: Mon through Fri 8am-5pm

SASSY PERK: (Good through 5/15/2013): Buy any 4 •Skinceuticals physician- strength skincare products and receive a free Micropeel Facial Treatment.

DermacenterMD Injectibles, Treatments

The Centre, P.C.

611 E. Douglas Road, Suite 108 Mishawaka, IN 46545 Ph. 574/968.9100 Fx. 574/243.1141 500 Arcade Avenue, Suite 300 Elkhart, IN 46514 Ph. 574/296.9100 Fx. 574/293.1511 Centre Yourself Medical Rejuvenation Spa is the most comprehensive spa in the region, providing a wide range of advanced and non-surgical procedures including facials, peels, dermal fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, laser treatments, massages and more.

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SASSY PERK: Mention the Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty and receive 15% off regular-priced facials and peels.

Chadwell Facial Plastic Surgery Injectibles

Jon Chadwell, M.D. 6301 University Commons, Suite 380 South Bend, IN 46635 574/280.4818 www.Chadwellfacialplastics.com Hours: Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm Dr. Jon Chadwell is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and neck and nonsurgical procedures including: chemical peels, dermal fillers, Botox®, Dysport®, and laser treatments.

Dr. Roger T. Moore 111 North Nappanee Street Elkhart, IN 46514 574/522.0265 www.DermacenterMD.com Hours: Mon through Thurs 7am-4pm Fri 7am-1pm Dermacenter MD provides comprehensive skin care for the entire family. We offer expert care for dermatology issues, skin cancer and cosmetic needs. Trust a true expert for your skin.

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SASSY PERK: Ten free units of Dysport when you purchase sixty or more units. Must bring this ad in for discount. Limit one per person. Expires May 15, 2013.

Peers Cosmetic Laser Care 2012 S. Main Street, Suite C Goshen, IN 46526 574/533.9000 www.peerscosmetic.com

Dr. Christopher Peers is one of the first surgeons in the country to be trained with and to use a revolutionary third generation new technology called SmartWaterLipo®. In just one treatment, Dr. Peers can instantly remove unwanted fat from targeted areas on the body. Dr. Peers continues to add the “best-in-class” procedures to his practice, such as the use of Sculptra®, the 20 minute facelift, which helps restore lost collagen naturally over a period of 3-5 treatments.

SASSY PERK: Complimentary Botox® with any •Liposuction procedure. Be sure to mention the Sassy Little Black Book of Beauty when scheduling your appointment!

SASSY PERK: (Good through 5/15/2013) •10% off Fraxel® Laser Treatment. boom | MARCH & APRIL 2013

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veryone has one: an area of the body that no diet or exercise routine has been able to tame, and that taunts you day after day. For some women, it’s a postbaby or menopause abdomen; others may have great legs—except for the “saddlebags” that a million leg lifts haven’t slimmed. For men, it’s most often their love handles. Not to worry, says Dr. Christopher Peers, one of the first surgeons in the country to be trained and use a revolutionary 3rd generation new technology called SmartWaterLipo®. In just one treatment, Dr. Peers can instantly remove unwanted fat from targeted areas on the body.

Dr. Peers with his office staff, Jan, Andrea, Judy and Christine

Smart Water Liposuction before and after pictures.

Liposuction has been around since the 1970s. Traditional liposuction was a brutal process done under general anesthetic with varying degrees of success. Lumps and uneven contours were common.

A few years ago, two new technologies were introduced in this country: laser and ultrasound assisted liposuction. Performed with just local anesthetic, a skilled doctor could produce results far superior with less pain, less downtime, less bruising and better results than the old method. Both methods had their advantages and disadvantages.

Announcing: 3rd Generation Liposuction Contouring With Very Little Pain: SmartWaterLipo™

Dr. Peers combines the revolutionary 3rd generation water liposuction with Smart Lipo in a procedure he calls SmartWaterLipo™.

“The only thing the patients feel is a small pin prick (similar to being numbed by a dentist) when the local anesthetic is applied. The cannula we use has an opening for the water jet spray and a second one for suctioning. We gently break the fat apart and suction it out simultaneously. It is the gentlest liposuction available.

And unlike other procedures, there are no unattractive pockets of skin or bumps left afterwards. We finish with Smart Lipo to tighten and tone the skin.

Water assisted liposuction produces no heat and because of the suctioning process, most of the fluid that’s left in the body flushes within days, not months. “That’s a huge benefit for my patients,” says Dr. Peers. “I am better able to finesse the contouring and the results become visible sooner. My patients love it.”

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Patients are back to work in a day or two.

Minimal pain and swelling.

Very little bruising.

Cost is less than traditional liposuction because there is no general anesthesia or hospital/surgery center expenses.

A Noticeable Result

Ruth Bigler was a 57 year old mother of 2 preparing for her daughter’s upcoming wedding when she decided to have liposuction.

“I had been going to the gym for 2 years but still carried the belly fat. When I heard about Smart Lipo I did 10 months of research to find out if it was worth it and what doctor was the best one to perform the surgery should I choose to go ahead with the procedure. In the end, I chose Dr. Peers from Goshen, Indiana because of his level of experience combined with the fact that I could personally speak with 3 of his patients who had nothing but glowing comments," explains Bigler. “It was a nice bonus that his prices are very competitive.”

Other new trends in cosmetic procedures Sculptra® - the 20 minute facelift As the population ages and continues to demand non-invasive procedures to help keep them looking as fresh as possible, Dr. Peers continues to add the “best-in-class” procedures to his practice. One of those procedures is the use of Sculptra®.

Not a filler like Juvederm® and Radiesse® or a muscle relaxer like Botox® to smooth out wrinkles, Sculptra® helps restore lost collagen, naturally, and over a period of 3-5 treatments.

The results last up to 2 years and are subtle, but dramatic.

Dr. Peers also combines Sculptra® with skin resurfacing, Botox® and in some cases Juvederm® or Radiesse® for his trademarked Ultimate Liquid Facelift™. While he can’t literally turn back the clock, you might think otherwise when you look into the mirror.

“I only wished I had done it sooner. But now that I’ve had it done once and see how easy it is, I am definitely planning to have Dr. Peers finish my transformation with his new SmartWaterLipo™”.

In the News

Dr. Peers, a native of Toronto who has received training from some of the best schools in the world—from Indiana to Paris, France—received his surgical board certification in 1987 and has practiced in Goshen, IN, for the majority of his career.

Patient A - before Sculptra

Patient A - after Sculptra

Patient B - before Sculptra

Patient B - after Sculptra

Not practicing in an area of the country known for their hotbed of innovation and technology, this gentle doctor’s success caught the eye of the network news stations anyway and he was contacted about performing the procedure in front of live cameras. It was after his TV debut that word about him spread and overnight he became a phenomenon and is now one of the country’s most experienced Lipo surgeons.

So What Does SmartWaterLipo™ Cost?

Cost varies depending on how much fat you have to be removed. The more fat, the longer the surgery, the more the cost. But the good news is, at $3,200 for one area, it is far less than the traditional method that required general anesthesia in a hospital surgery room and weeks off of work for recovery!

For a free Smart Water Lipo™ or liquid facelift consultation, call Dr. Peer’s office at 574-533-9000.

2012 S. Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Patient C - before Sculptra

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Amore’ Hair Design & Spa Massage Therapy

54533 Terrace Lane South Bend, IN 46635 574/272.8471 www.amorehairandspa.com Erika S. Werner: Licensed Massage Therapist & Body Care Direct Phone: 574.807.2211

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Offer ends May 15, 2013.

The Centre, P.C. 611 E. Douglas Road, Suite 108 Mishawaka, IN 46545 Ph. 574/968.9100 Fx. 574/243.1141 500 Arcade Avenue, Suite 300 Elkhart, IN 46514 Ph. 574/296.9100 Fx. 574/293.1511 The Centre, P.C. is a comprehensive plastic surgery practice featuring board-certified plastic surgeons who provide cosmetic and reconstructive surgery including breast and body contouring, facial procedures, laser treatments and much more.

SASSY PERK: Mention The Sassy Little Black Book •of Beauty when you book a breast augmentation and receive a $300 spa gift card.

Chadwell Facial Plastic Surgery Jon Chadwell, M.D. 6301 University Commons, Suite 380 South Bend, IN 46635 574/280.4818 www.Chadwellfacialplastics.com Hours: Mon through Fri 8am-5pm.

Dr. Jon Chadwell is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and neck and nonsurgical procedures including: chemical peels, dermal fillers, Botox®, Dysport®, and laser treatments.

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Fit Stop 5230 Beck Dr., Suite 2 Elkhart, IN 46516 574/333.3509 13160 State Road 23 Granger, IN. 46530 574/272.2222 889 Licolnway West, Osceola, IN 46544 574/272-2222 www.24fitstop.com Memberships for less than $1.00 a day! Tanning brought to you by Tahiti Tan, Vitamin Giant products in our facilities offering a wide variety of supplements and vitamins at wholesale pricing. Free child care and so much more!

Nutrition Now Wellness

205 West Edison Rd (Located inside Pinnacle Athletic Club) Mishawaka, IN 46545 269/369.9654 www.facebook.com/NutritionNowMish Fast*Healthy*Convenient The first step to meeting your goal is to schedule your Wellness Profile. During this appointment, you will receive a free metabolism test and a sample nutrition plan based on your needs. Nutrition Now is changing lives one step at a time. Nutrition Now is designed to help you lose weight, enhance your fitness and improve your nutrition.

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620 W. Edison, Suite 126 Mishawaka, IN 46545 574/258-5080 HOURS: Mon 9am-8pm

Tues through Fri 8am-8pm

Sat 8am-5pm

Dennis Holsopple - Distributor 574/312.0763 Email: dennis@livegreatcholcolate.com livegreatchocolate.com

Nails & Waxing

2027 South Bend Ave. South Bend, IN 46637 574/271-8804 HOURS: Mon 9am-5pm

Tues through Fri 8am-8pm

Thurs 9am-8pm

Sat 8am-5pm www.salonrougeinc.com

Wellness

Great tasting chocolate with antioxidants that PROMOTES weight Loss, IMPROVES your Health and INCREASES your energy level* “The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long and healthy you will live,” said Dr. Richard Cutler of Anti-Aging Research Department National Institutes of Health. *These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Salon Rouge transcends the ordinary with award-winning stylists and a Sassoon-inspired education program that develops young and passionate talent. Locally owned. Servicing Michiana for over fifteen years, Salon Rouge is the vision of Owner and Creative Director Gail Getz. Full body waxing is available at our Mishawaka location.

Contact: Kim Hauflaire 574.258.5080

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ALL THIS for the Sassy Price of $75 (normally $135 – SAVE $60!) MUST mention Sassy Mini-Makeover when booking appointment. Only one makeover per person, not good with any other discounts, not valid week of March 11-23, 2013.

SOLACE YOGA STUDIO Wellness

620 W Edison Rd, Suite 132 Mishawaka IN 46545 Ph. 574/855.4111 Fx: 574/855.4169 Email: info@solaceyogastudio.com www.solaceyogastudio.com Hours: Mon through Fri 10am-2pm, 3:30pm-8pm

Sat 9am-1pm

Sun 6pm-8pm Solace Yoga Studio is the Premier Yoga studio of Northern Indiana offering multiple classes daily. Home of the 21-Day Sugar Detox (Wellness Cleanse) and the 3-Day Juice Detox.

Start today! Visit our Website for the class schedule.

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• Set goals an d rew achieve it – ju ard yourself when you st don’t rewar d yourself with food!

• Be sure to always proper ly stretch before doing an muscles you’re y exercise or using not used to us regular basis. ing on a • Always drin k ple important to ev nty of water – it’s er to be properly y aspect of your body hydrated.

• Regular exer cise is linked to decreasing the chances of Type II diabet heart disease, stroke, es much, much m , osteoporosis and ore.

Soda drinke rs: if you cut just one soda a day, it could be the equiva lent of enough calories to lo se 14 pound s in a year!

Swapping two ca could save alm ns a day for water instead ost 2,000 calo ries in a week!

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Makeup

Amore’ Hair Design & Spa Application

54533 Terrace Lane South Bend, IN 46635 Kathleen Moreillon: Certified Permanent Make-up Instructor / Technician 317/490.9069 www.permanentimpressioncosmetics.com

I have been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1984. I have always been good with fine details and that is what intrigued me with permanent make-up. I am certified to instruct students to learn this wonderful and exciting profession. I personally have ten years of experience and every time I do a procedure it is so exciting to see the end result.

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March & April 2013 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

March 14

American Heritage Roundtable: The Beardsley Family, Ruthmere and Elkhart Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Bill Firstenberger, Executive Director of Ruthmere in Elkhart, will discuss the Beardsley Family, Ruthmere and Elkhart in the Spencer Gallery. Built in the early 1900s by Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley, Ruthmere is a 3-story Beaux Arts mansion made with brick and limestone. Today it is an historical museum open to the public. 7 PM. The Mishawaka American Heritage Roundtable is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. If you have questions, please contact Dave Eisen at 574.259.5277 EXT 300.

requested stylist, please!), a spa manicure, an express pedicure or an upper body massage.

Refreshments and raffles will also be available. Reservations are accepted by calling 574.277.6721. Walk-ins are also accepted! 1 PM to 3 PM.

March 19

50 or older—don’t wait. Talk to your doctor and get screened. Pick up your free OCLight® screening kit (a quicker, simpler test) at Lakeland in Watervliet, St. Joseph and Niles, MI between 9 AM and 2 PM. The results of the screening will be mailed to the participant. For more information, visit www. lakelandhealth.org.

Simple Statistics

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Computer Services is offering a free class in Simple Statistics for Excel. (Beginning Excel experience is required.) Patrons will learn how to do simple descriptive statistics, such as those used in business. Registration is required and begins March 12. 6:15 PM. For more information and registration, contact Computer Services at 574.259.5277 EXT 273.

March 20

Female Incontinence Seminar

Rebecca Hazelton Poetry Reading

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

Greene Township Community Building, South Bend Supports Lions’ Club charities. Good eats and fellowship with your neighbors. $7 adult; $3.50 children 5-12; free under 5. At the Community Center: 24600 Roosevelt Road. 7 AM to 10:30 AM. For more information, call 574.289.9365.

Lakeland Medical Suites Conference Room, Niles, MI Is incontinence keeping you from enjoying life to the fullest? Learn about your options at a free seminar led by certified nurse practitioner Catherine Murr, NP-C, of Lakeside Urology in Niles. Catherine will discuss the difference between urge and stress urinary incontinence along with solutions available to women who experience this medical condition. This event will also cover minimally-invasive treatments like medications and pelvic rehabilitation therapy. FREE seminar. 6 PM. For more information or to register, call 269.556.2808 or 866.260.7544.

March 17

Quarterly Craft: Windsock Creation

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March 16

Leprechaun Leap

Pete’s Tavern, Simonton Lake, Elkhart This annual polar leap into Simonton Lake benefits United Cancer Services of Elkhart.

Leaping or watching, $20 will get you into the party! For more information, visit www. elkhartcancer.org.

Bicycle Swap Meet

Pinhook Park, South Bend This annual event is sponsored by the Michiana Bicycle Association (MBA) and the Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association (NIMBA).

There is no charge for buyers or sellers.

Anyone is welcome to bring bicycle related items to sell. Sellers should arrive between 11 AM and 11:30 AM to set up. Buyers should arrive between 12 PM and 2:30 PM. Firstcome, first-serve for table space. For more information, call 219.324.3459.

Hannah’s House Master Salonathon

Master Salon, Granger, IN Join Master Salon in the Capital Cove Plaza (across from the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union) on SR 23 for an afternoon of pampering! For a donation of $20, you will receive your choice of a designer haircut (no 46

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Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch Visit the Bittersweet Branch Library and make your own windsock. Formerly known as the Craft of the Month Group, the group is now meeting quarterly to accommodate patrons’ busy schedules. This program is open to teens and adults. Children aged 7 and up may attend with an adult helper. Registration is not required. 4 PM to 6 PM (visit anytime during these hours). For more information, call the Bittersweet Branch Library at 574.259.0392.

March 19, 20 and 21

Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Lakeland Healthcare Locations Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but it can be prevented.

Screening helps find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective. If you’re

New Music Ensemble

Campus Auditorium, IUSB, South Bend Devoted to different perspectives of the piano, this concert will include music for solo, duo, and four-hand piano all from the 20th and 21st centuries. $5 to $9. 7:30 PM. For more information, call 574.520.4203.

Hammes Book Store, Notre Dame Hazleton is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and will read from her new collection of poems, Fair Copy. This collection repeatedly questions the veracity of memory—sometimes toying with the seductiveness of nostalgia while at other times pleading for the real story.

Composed of acrostics from lines by Emily Dickinson, the collection retains a direct and recurrent tie to Dickinson’s work, even while Hazelton deftly branches off into new sonic, rhythmic and conceptual territories. FREE. 7:30 PM. For more information, call 574.631.7526.

Best in Show Fashion Show

Beiger Mansion, Mishawaka Inspire Me! offers a Fashion Show at the Beiger Mansion with friends Pet Palace and Salon Rouge. Light appetizers and cash bar, clothing, accessories, dog and cat items available for purchase, live music, door prizes, raffle and special guests! Proceeds from ticket sales to benefit the Humane Society of St. Joseph County. $25 donation. 6 PM to 9 PM. For more information or to RSVP, call Nancy Deneen at 574.255.4726 EXT 225.

Women of Hope Luncheon and Silent Auction

Morris Park Country Club, South Bend Hannah's House cordially invites you and your friends to the Women of Hope luncheon and silent auction. We will be honoring the late Diane Killilea, founding board member of Hannah's House and our featured guest speaker will

be Paqui Kelly, co-founder of the Kelly Cares Foundation: A Playbook for Hope. Proceeds will go to support the work of the Bridge of Hope program, a church-based approach to ending homelessness for single mothers. $45.

11:30 AM to 1 PM. For more information, visit www.maternityhomewithaheart.org

Logan Nose-On Luncheon

Century Center, South Bend Back in 1988, Logan came up with the idea of selling green noses to raise awareness and money for local people with disabilities.

In addition to merchandise sales, they also host the Logan Nose-On Luncheon annually.

This year the speaker is Josh Sundquist. For more information, visit their website at www. logancenter.org.

Business-to-Business Shop & Greet

Gillespie Conference Center, Hilton Garden Inn, South Bend Your Business Needs Fans is proud to announce a unique Business-to-Business Showcase with the specific purpose of promoting and supporting Michiana Area businesses. Sign up now as a vendor or plan to attend and market yourself to new customers and business partners. In the spirit of encouraging ‘shopping’ at the event and with paid admission, all attendees, sponsors and vendors will be given B2B Bucks to spend at the event. B2B Bucks will be cashed out at the end of the event for real cash. Special happenings at the event will include a Vendor Pep Rally, B2B Door Buster Specials, a Salute to Michiana, a B2B Shop Michiana Tribute and a ‘Fashion for Success’ Demonstration. Cash bar. Admission is $15 with $10 back in B2B bucks. 2 PM to 7 PM. For more information, contact KarenKEnterprises@sbcglobal.net or call 574.344.8895.

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger A pancake and sausage breakfast with yogurt parfaits, and free photos with the Easter Bunny and other kid activities! The egg hunt is separated into two groups: 6 and under, and 7-12. There will be a drawing for a bike, too! The money raised will be donated to the Northern Indiana Alzheimer and Dementia Services. $3 adult; $1 for kids. 9:30 AM.

Naturally Eggscellent

St. Patrick’s County Park Brown Barn, South Bend Go ‘natural’ this Easter by using a variety of food items and spices to dye hard boiled eggs.

Take home decorated eggs and the knowledge needed to start experimenting with more colors at home. Registration and payment are required by March 20. (Min. 4; max. 12) 10 AM to 12 PM. $5. For more information, call 574.654.3155.

Wakarusa Children’s Resale

Wakarusa Missionary Church, Wakarusa Over 300 sellers with lots of children's items!

Clothing (size newborn to juniors), shoes, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, puzzles, games movies and much more! Cash or check accepted. Bring your own shopping bags or baskets. 8 AM to 1 PM. For more information, call 574.606.7343.

Notre Dame Glee Club Concert

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame The Notre Dame Glee Club presents its Spring Concert. The program will feature classical choral music for men's voices along with spirituals, folk songs and barbershop harmony. $3 to $10. 8 PM. For more information, call 574.631.2800.

Michiana Elite Bird Fair

Bethel College, Mishawaka Speakers/times: 11 AM Household Hazards - Dr. Peter Sakas, DVM 12 PM Australian Bird s- Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM 2 PM Foraging and Enrichment in Pet Birds - Dr. Berlinski 3 PM How to Tell If Your Bird Is Sick - Dr. Sakas, DVM Birds, bird toys, bird food, cages, perches, jewelry, art and many other bird products.

Awesome silent auction. $4. Children under 10 FREE. 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information and directions, visit us at royalwingsaviary.com.

Dance Exposition

Upstage, IUSB, South Bend Featuring beautifully choreographed performances by the talented dance faculty and IU South Bend Dance Company, comprised of auditioned students. 7:30 PM. $5 to $9. For more information, call 574.520.4203.

March 23

Free Tax Assistance

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Volunteers from the University of Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College will be offering free tax assistance for qualifying individuals in the Spencer Gallery. Students will help taxpayers whose 2012 income is $40,000 or less.

Unemployed taxpayers whose 2012 earnings were at or below $40,000 prior to collecting taxable unemployment benefits will also be served. Assistance is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. 1 PM to 4 PM. For more information, contact Reference Services at 574.259.5277 EXT 218.

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March & April 2013 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

March 27 Beer 101

O’Rourke’s Public House, South Bend Learn about different beer, local breweries, and find a new favorite! $15 per class includes sample flight, one beer and appetizers. For more information, call 574.251.0355.

March 28

Pre-Diabetes Class

Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles, MI A FREE program designed for those at risk for developing type-2 diabetes! This twohour class will help people with higher-thannormal blood sugar levels learn about lifestyle changes which may help them avoid or delay the onset of the disease. During the first hour, a registered nurse will guide you through the disease process of diabetes and introduce healthy lifestyle changes. The final hour will be spent with a registered dietician who will suggest meal selections that can help you maintain your health and manage your weight.

Class size is limited, please call for availability.

1 PM to 3 PM. For more information, visit www. lakelandhealth.org.

March 30

Kelly Crimaldi Cancer Benefit

The Elks Lodge, Elkhart Friends and Family of Kelly Crimaldi will be holding a benefit to help cover medical expenses.

Kelly is 20 years old and fighting brain cancer.

The ticket price includes dinner and music with a cash bar. There will be silent auctions, raffles including a 40" LCD TV, 50/50 and gaming in the basement. Kelly has named her tumor ‘George’.

Her motto is she is "living with cancer, not dying from it". Please come out and help this special family. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or at Crimaldi's restaurant on Jackson Street in Elkhart. $20. 6 PM to Midnight. For more information, call 574.361.1429.

APRIL April 6 Zumba

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch Grab your towel and water bottle and head to the Bittersweet Branch Library a.m. for a fun and exciting one-hour Zumba workout. Follow along with certified Zumba instructor Karin Speicher while she blends Latin rhythms with easy-to-learn dance movements. 11 AM. Registration is required and begins Friday, March 22. Participation is limited to the first 40 people. For more information, contact the Bittersweet Branch Library at 574.259.0392.

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Stradivari Quartet

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame Four outstanding young musicians bring out of four Strads the height and depth of human emotion expressed in the program, "Four Stories, Four Strads." Technical precision and perfect musical instruments finely draw the monumental works that hint at the fragility of life. $15 - $30. 7:30 PM. Pre-performance talk: Mary Frandsen, University of Notre Dame Department of Music. Talks one hour before curtain are free to ticket holders. For more information, call 574.631.2800.

the meeting to share tips and techniques with other writers. The Friends’ Writing Group is sponsored by the Friends of the MishawakaPenn-Harris Public Library. 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call 574.259.5277 EXT 218.

Introduction to Pinterest

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch What is Pinterest? It’s a content sharing service that allows members to ‘pin’ images, videos and other objects to their online ‘pinboard’.

Find out more at a Beginning Pinterest workshop. 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Participants will also have the opportunity to make a craft from the Pinterest site, while supplies last. For more information, contact Reference Services at the Harris Branch Library or call 574.271.3179.

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April 11

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Beginning PowerPoint 2010 is held in the computer lab. Patrons will learn how to create a good presentation and beginning tips for 2010 PowerPoint. In this class, you will create your own presentation. This class is intended for those who have taken Beginning Computing, Beginning Internet and Basic Word. Patrons need to bring a flash drive or purchase one from the library. Also, bring a magazine or article of a topic that you are interested in turning into a PowerPoint presentation. 6:15 PM. Registration begins Tuesday, April 2.

Registration is required. For more information and registration, contact Computer Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library at 574.259.5277 EXT 273.

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch Come to discuss the book Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire. 7 PM.For more information, contact Reference Services at the Harris Branch Library or call 574.271.3179.

Beginning Powerpoint Computer Class

Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group

April 13

Pet Walk on the Ave

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch Come to discuss Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler. 10 AM. For more information, contact Reference Services at the Harris Branch Library or call 574.271.3179.

Active Health & Wellness Center, South Bend, IN Bring your favorite furry or feathered friend with you while you explore the shops and businesses that line Mishawaka Avenue! Pick up a Passport Map at participating businesses. They’ll display a Pet Walk on the Avenue poster prominently in their store front, so you can tell. Visit the businesses listed on the map for goodies like coupons, dog treats, discounts and more, and have your Passport validated.Once you’re done, turn your completed, validated map in at any of the businesses for a chance to win cool prizes. 10 AM to 1 PM. Free to public. $10 for a participating business along Mishawaka Avenue. For more information, call 574.259.9355.

Celtic Woman

April 18

Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group

Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend For one night only, singing sensation CELTIC WOMAN brings their latest show to The Morris.

Under the distinct musical direction of Emmynominated music producer David Downes, this spectacular musical experience features CELTIC WOMAN performing classic Irish tunes. $42 - $102. 7:30 PM. For more information, call 574.235.9190.

April 10

Friends’ Writing Group

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown The Friends’ Writing Group will meet in the Friends Room of the downtown Mishawaka Library. The Friends’ Writing Group welcomes writers of every genre and experience level. If you enjoy writing poetry, prose, essays, or letters, attend

Who Are You? A Genealogy Roundtable Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch Interested in genealogy? Join fellow family researchers and share ideas, tips and even ancestral stories during a genealogy roundtable.

Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome to chat about their family history research. Your level of expertise doesn’t matter.

We want to hear your story. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Deanna Juday at the Bittersweet Branch Library or call 574.259.0392.

April 20

Carmina Burana

Campus Auditorium, Indiana University South Bend The South Bend Symphonic Choir, conducted

by Dean Marvin V. Curtis, performs Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with dancers from the IU South Bend Dance Company. $7 - $12, students and children free [valid ID required for students]. 7:30 PM. For more information, call 574.520.4203.

April 23

Basic Facebook

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Basic Facebook is held in the Computer Lab. Patrons will learn about sharing a status, wall postings, privacy settings and how to navigate in Facebook. Patrons must have a Facebook account set up prior to the start of class. 6:15 PM. Registration begins Tuesday, April 16. Registration is required. For more information and registration, contact Computer Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library at 574.259.5277 EXT 273.

April 24

Keeping Chickens

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Learn about the joys and challenges of raising chickens in your own backyard in the Spencer Gallery of the downtown Mishawaka Library. Karen Schulte-Coman, a member of the South Bend Urban Chicken Alliance, was instrumental in getting the backyard chicken laws changed in South Bend. She will discuss her experiences with this, as well as how to select a breed to purchase, buy a chicken coop and the ins-and-outs of feeding them. She will also cover general care. 6:30 PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 8. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call 574.259.5277 EXT 218.

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April 27

AIDS Walk Michiana 2013

Jon Hunt Plaza, South Bend, IN Aids Memorial Quilt, Health Fair (11 AM to 2 PM), kids games, food, music and more going on before and after walk! Every year since 1999, our community has gathered for AIDS Walk Michiana, an annual grassroots community event benefiting AIDS Assist of North Indiana, serving seven Northern Indiana Counties. Walk begins at 1 PM. For more information or to donate, visit AidsWalkMichiana.com or call 574.234.2870.

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BOOM Magazine promotes Michiana’s cultural offerings, personalities, attractions and local businesses, with a special emphasis on non-profit organizations’ events and activities. We expect this section of BOOM to grow significantly, and we’d like your help to get it rolling!

Please send us some of your favorite photos from your organization’s or charity’s best events and fundraisers.

They just may make the next issue of BOOM Magazine! We prefer snapshots of people that are full of life and enjoying the moment, so please send them our way: Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com.

Go Red for Women Go Red for Women recently held a Wine & Canvas Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse with around 25 people in attendance, all painting “Lady in Red” together. Go Red for Women is an initiative launched by the American Heart Association to encourage awareness of women and heart disease and to save more lives. Laura Guy, Corporate Development Director of the American Heart Association (South Bend) spoke before and after the event and a check was presented to Go Red for the proceeds.

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Easier on you.

Although many people think of heart disease as a man’s problem, women can and do get heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the No.1 killer of women in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability among women. If you have been diagnosed with a heart valve problem, believe you may have symptoms of heart valve disease or if you’re seeking a second opinion, then call us.

Patients at the region’s first Heart Valve Clinic are assigned a personally dedicated heart valve coordinator who guides them through the entire process. This begins with a consultation that includes a cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon who work with you to develop the right course of treatment.

The sooner heart valve disease is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. It may be as simple as an aspirin a day, education and close follow-up.

The heart specialists at the Heart Valve Clinic can provide you with the best quality of care right here at home. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 574-647-3188 or visit qualityoflife.org/hvc. Most insurances are accepted.

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