Enjoy beautiful surroundings at a Brookdale community in your area. Our many convenient locations make it easy for friends and family to visit and we’ll welcome them as warmly as we welcome you. Take a tour and meet our friendly residents and staff. We’ll even provide a delicious lunch for you while you’re here!
Choose from the many Brookdale communities located in and around your area.
• Pet-friendly communities welcome your four-legged friends
• A variety of ways to connect, from art and fitness classes to book clubs and happy hours
• Personal care plans tailored to your individual needs
• Several floor plan options to meet your personal style and budget
Grateful for August
Usually I spend the words in my editorial giving fun holidays or relating “five fun ways to spend the summer.” This month, I want to get a little more personal.
On August 1, I will turn 54 years old, and that’s got me thinking. I’m not worried about my health, or concerned about losing my money, or finding another career. All that is taken care of. What I’m focusing on right now are all the things that are still on my own personal Bucket List.
There are things on my Bucket List that I’d still like to do, such as learn to play the piano, visit Machu Picchu, take an Italian cooking class, and learn more about wine.
Then there are the really important things: remembering daily to live in gratitude, to act with kindness and compassion, to always leave things a little better than I found them, to be tolerant of people who don’t think/believe/act like I do, to rise
above petty squabbles and find the gift inside the lesson.
Because it hit me that although the women in my family live well into their 90s, I’m in the second half of my life. I’m no longer a young lady, but rather a grown woman with some wisdom and seasoning.
And then I think that no matter how old I am, just being alive is a good thing. Because every day is a gift! As Maya Angelou said, “This is a wonderful day! I’ve never seen this one before.” So I’ll open it and see what wonderful things happen.
In gratitude,
Correction: In the June issue, there was a mistake in the Music Flashback article. “Band on the Run” was by Paul McCartney and Wings, not the Beatles.
Jim Commiskey: Jim.Commiskey@lifestylesafter50.com
Joan Marchand Joan.Marchand@lifestylesafter50.com
Bob Hart Bob.Hart@lifestylesafter50.com
Funfest
Photo by James Patterson
Social Security Q&A
Information from Social Security Administration
Supplemental Security Income
Q & A
Question: What is the SSI program?
Answer: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people aged 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.
You may be eligible to receive SSI monthly payments even if you are already receiving Social Security.
Question: How does the SSI program work?
Answer: SSI is a federal program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It provides monthly payments to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. The base monthly federal amount varies depending on your living arrangement and countable income.
Not everyone gets the same amount. You may get more if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment. You may get less if you have other income such as wages, pensions, or Social Security benefits. You may also get less if someone pays your household expenses or if you live with a spouse and s/he has income.
You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth $2,000 or less. A couple may be able to get SSI if they have resources worth $3,000 or less.
Question: Is anyone eligible for the SSI program?
Answer: Anyone may apply for SSI. The SSI program provides monthly payments to people who:
• Are at least age 65 or blind or disabled.
• Have limited income (wages, pensions, etc.).
• Have limited resources (the things you own).
• Are U.S. citizens, nationals of the U.S., or some noncitizens.
• Reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Exception: The children of military parent(s) assigned to permanent duty outside the U.S. and certain students temporarily abroad may receive SSI payments outside the U.S.
Inflation Nation: 5 Tips to Improve Your Feelings of Financial Security
By Michael Berkhahn, CFP®
Many Americans are grappling with sticker shock when comparing prices between now and five years ago, and people can easily recall what prices were before the recent surge in inflation. Although prices have stabilized, they have not necessarily returned to previous levels, leaving many Americans struggling with the notion that inflation has subsided. Even though the inflation rate peaked in the summer of 2022, a recent survey reports that more than half of adults expect inflation to increase in 2024.
Consumers often gauge inflation solely by looking at prices, but that is a common misconception. Inflation is the rate of change over time. The fact that the inflation rate is coming down does not necessarily mean prices will be lower in the future.
To help you feel financially secure, here are a few suggestions to consider during inflationary periods:
1. REEVALUATE SPENDING HABITS
During higher periods of inflation, you should closely monitor your spending habits. By keeping a close eye on spending, families can gain more confidence in their monthly expenditures and quickly identify ways to cut back to stay within budget.
2. OPTIMIZE SAVINGS
Your savings should work for you, not against you. In a highinterest-rate environment, take advantage of higher yields. If you have a large balance in a bank account, check the interest rate you are earning. If it’s low, consider alternatives like high-yield money market accounts or certificates of deposit (CDs).
3. PAY DOWN DEBT
Managing debt is always key, but debt management becomes crucial in a rising interest rate environment. Be cautious of the impact of interest rate hikes on variable debt obligations such as credit cards. As interest rates increase, these debts become more expensive. Consider eliminating or paying down debts with variable interest rates.
4. REVIEW YOUR INVESTMENTS
Investors should regularly monitor their portfolios to ensure investments are appropriately invested based on current market
conditions. In inflationary environments, certain sectors benefit more than others. Real assets like precious metals, energy, and infrastructure can provide a hedge against higher inflation.
5. MINIMIZE TAXES
With rising interest rates, it can be advantageous to explore investment opportunities that could potentially lower future tax bills. In taxable accounts, high-income earners should consider taxfree investments like municipal bonds or investments that qualify as Qualified Dividend Income (QDI), which are taxed at a more favorable rate.
A solid financial plan takes into consideration the impacts of higher inflation. If you feel insecure about your financial plan, consult a financial professional to help you navigate all financial markets.
Michael Berkhahn, CFP® is Vice President of Graham Capital Wealth Management, an independent Registered Investment Advisor that specializes in providing investment management strategies for high net-worth families, foundations and pension plans. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Berkhahn is part of an elite group of advisors who have completed the necessary training and requirements to hold the CFP® designation and is a fiduciary committed to complying with its continuing education and ethics standards.
Bourbon Peach Ice Cream
You can omit the bourbon if you like, but it adds a special zing! (Or substitute spiced rum for another delicious option.)
Prep time: 3 hours, cook time: 30 minutes, plus ice cream processing Makes 1.5 quarts
Ingredients
• 4 large, ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups white sugar, divided
• 2 cups whole milk
Method:
1. Steep the chopped peaches in the bourbon and 1 cup of sugar for at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar and the egg yolks.
3. Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan until it steams, but is NOT boiling, stirring often.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• An ice cream maker
4. Pour about half a cup of the steaming milk slowly into the bowl with the sugar and eggs. (This warms the yolks slowly so they don't scramble.) Add the remaining steamed milk.
5. Add the vanilla and return the saucepan to the heat. Bring the temperature back to almost
Melissa Cookston’s Cayenne Grilled Peaches
I’m big on different flavors in the same dish. This has the sweetness of the brown sugar, the luxurious freshness of the peaches, and a little kick in the back from the cayenne.
Ingredients
• 4 peaches
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
1. Prepare a hot grill.
2. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, vanilla, and cayenne. Place the peach halves in a baking dish cut side up and spoon the sugar mixture over the peaches. Allow to sit for 20 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• Whipped cream for serving
3. Place the peaches on the grill skin side down and cook for about 3 minutes or until they develop some char, and the sugar is slightly set. Turn over and grill for 1 minute, then quarter turn them to develop a nice diamond-shaped grill mark. Remove, place on serving plates, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
boiling here (you don't want to curdle the milk, but you do want to cook the egg) stirring the whole time until it has thickened enough so it coats the back of a spoon.
6. Strain the peaches and pour in the juice to create a peach-
flavored custard. Allow to cool completely.
7. Process according to ice cream maker directions.
8. Right before the ice cream is firm, add the chopped peaches. Finish processing until firm and serve.
Blast from the Past! “Waterloo”
BY: RANDAL C. HILL
From 1974 to 1982, Sweden’s ABBA quartet sold a reported 400 million discs. Along the way, the group never heard one word of complaint from the owner of a Swedish fish-canning factory. (More about that later.)
ABBA consisted of two married couples from Stockholm: Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog, and Benny Anderson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Bjorn and Benny had worked together for years in various groups.
Enter Stig Anderson. An ex-teacher who had started Polar Records in the early 1970s, Anderson met and signed the foursome, naming them ABBA by using the first initial of each of their names. Now he needed to get them noticed. In a big way.
The Eurovision Song Contest had been held annually since 1956 and was often a highlight of the European TV year. Between 100 - 600 million viewers watched each event, with participants representing their home country performing original three-minute songs.
ABBA entered the contest in 1974 with the Bjorn and Benny-created “Waterloo,” which compared a young woman’s surrender to her suitor’s advances to Napoleon’s being vanquished at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815:
Waterloo, I was defeated, you won the war // Waterloo, promise to love you forevermore
That Eurovision night, Bjorn and Benny provided onstage instrumentation while the spotlight mainly fell on their gorgeous wives, resplendent in flashy outfits and frolicking in well-choreographed steps. The ladies blew millions of minds that night as ABBA swept away the competition.
ABBA eventually released hit after hit worldwide. On our shores, 14 of their Atlantic Records reached Billboard’s Top 40 singles charts, with one gem— “Dancing Queen”— streaking to Number One in 1977. The group was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
A little-known fact is that before Stig Anderson could register the name ABBA, he had to obtain permission to use that name, as a Swedish fish-canning company named Abba Seafood had been around since 1838. Agnetha Faltskog later recalled that the company owner had initially grumbled, “Okay, as long as you don’t make us feel ashamed for what you’re doing.”
Movie Preview: “My Penguin Friend”
BY RANDAL C. HILL
“My Penguin Friend” tells the implausible but true story of a Brazilian fisherman named Joao (Jean Reno), who, while out on the ocean one day, rescues a Magellanic penguin floating and near death after being covered with oil from a nearby spill. Joao, who has been grieving from an earlier personal tragedy, decides to rescue the hapless fowl and take it home.
For a week, Joao gently cleanses the seabird, then sets up living quarters for it inside the house. Only then does he present the newest family member to his perplexed wife (Adriana Barraza). Dumbfounded upon seeing the bird, she asks her husband, “Why is a penguin in our home?” To which he offers the simplest of responses: “It needs our help.” As Joao nurtures the creature (who is named Dindim, a Portuguese word that means “ice pop”) back to health, the pair form a bond that helps the simple man ease his grief.
But eventually Joao realizes that his time with Dindim
is limited and that his friend—he’s not just a pet—must return to mate where he was born—5,000 miles away in Patagonia, a vast area at the southern end of South America. Joao has to teach the bird how to swim again, and he feels that his heart will be forever broken when Dindim swims swiftly away. To everyone’s surprise, though, the bird returns to Joao some months later, and the two become local celebrities.
“My Penguin Friend” is a story that encompasses the wonders of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love. Filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina by Brazilian filmmaker David Schurmann (“Little Secret”), the heartwarming tale unfolds with compassion in a screenplay deftly written by Kristen Lazarian and Paulina Ulrich.
Rated PG, “My Penguin Friend” from Roadside Attractions opens August 16 in a limited release across the country. It won’t play at your local multiplex, but hunting down this remarkable story will definitely be worth the effort.
Armchair Adventures: Cambodia: A Gentle People
By Evelyn Kelly, PhD
Flying into Phnom Penh (pronounced puh naam pen) was a shock: beautiful skyscrapers, polished roads, and an efficient airport. We were in a busy modern city with motorized scooters and tuk-tuks interspersed with a few cars. The energy was magnificent.
Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda
Unlike many countries of former French Indochina, Cambodia’s present government is a constitutional monarchy—somewhat like Great Britain. The king is the head of state, and the prime minister is the head of government and parliament.
As we were getting ready to cross the street, our guide said, “Wait.” King Norodom Sihamoni’s motorcade was leaving the palace and passed right in front of us. We think he waved to us.
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are in the same complex. Assisted by the French builders in the 19th Century, the palace has a gilded pitched roof framed by serpents. The nearby Silver Pagoda has a gilded gateway and floors inlaid with 5,000 solid silver tiles.
The Great Khmer Empire We Know Little About
In our history classes, we study little about Asian empires. The magnificent Khmer Empire began in the 9th century and lasted until the 1400s. It covered modern-day Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its capital was Angkor Wat, now a World Heritage Site. The huge area consists of five-towered structures shaped like lotus buds surrounded by a moat. It was a city with both Hindu and Buddhist temples and many cultures and shrines.
Apsara Dancers
We saw a performance of the Apsara Dancers, Khmer female figures who are messengers of the divine. The performers stretch their fingers backways, dipping far back on the tops of their hands. During the empire’s full glory, there were 3,000 Apsara dancers to entertain and delight.
Although April, it was 102 F. I struggled with the heat, so the guide encouraged me to return to the hotel in a tuk-tuk, a oneperson carriage driven by a bicyclist. We passed motor scooters
were on a scooter; one was carrying a goat.
Cambodia by Oxcart
One of the fun things was riding in an oxcart to visit a family of Cambodian farmers who served us fresh coconuts. We played balloons with the children. We also stopped by a food stand on the roadside for KFC—Kambodian Fried Crickets. (They tasted like chicken.)
Sad Times
When the French were defeated, the Khmer Rouge ordered everyone to evacuate the town and go to the countryside to work in “the great communist revolution.” Anyone who disagreed was killed or imprisoned in Kraol Prison, which today is a museum. Of the thousands who were incarcerated, only seven survived; I had the opportunity to meet one of the survivors, who talked to me through an interpreter.
Our guide asked for questions, and the subject turned to dictator Pol Pot. The guide’s parents were teenagers then and were forced to marry, although they did not know each other. They worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week. When tears appeared in the guide’s eyes, we knew our questions must end.
Evelyn Kelly is coauthor of the upcoming book, “Have a Love Affair with Travel,” to be released this fall.
and waved to them. Sometimes, three people
THE HEALTHY GEEZER
The Secrets of Acetaminophen
Q. What is acetaminophen and why do I see it listed on so many products in my medicine cabinet?
Acetaminophen is the most widely used painreliever and fever-reducer in the world. It is an ingredient in more than 100 products. Tylenol is the best known over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen product. It is also a component of well-known prescription drugs such as Darvocet and Percocet. Acetaminophen also is known as paracetamol and N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP).
Acetaminophen is available without a prescription. Follow the directions on the package label carefully. If your doctor prescribes it for you, the prescription label will tell you how often to take it.
Taking too much acetaminophen can lead to liver damage. The risk for liver damage may be increased if you drink three or more alcoholic drinks while using medicines that contain acetaminophen. When dosing recommendations are followed, the risk of liver toxicity is extremely small.
Adults should not take more than 3,000 mg of acetaminophen a day. You should take less if you are over 65 years old. Taking more can lead to severe overdose problems. If you have liver or kidney disease, you should discuss the use of this drug with your health care provider.
Acetaminophen is one of the most common pharmaceutical agents involved in overdose, as reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. One of the problems with acetaminophen is its widespread use. Check your medicine cabinet to see what products contain acetaminophen. Then, if you’re taking more than one medication, be sure you don’t exceed the maximum daily dose.
Acetaminophen should not be taken for high fever, for fever lasting more than 3 days, or for recurrent fever without a doctor’s supervision.
There are basically two types of OTC pain relievers. Some contain acetaminophen and others contain
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Examples of OTC NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), and naproxen sodium (Aleve).
NSAIDs are associated with stomach distress. You should talk to your doctor before using NSAIDS if you are over 60, taking prescription blood thinners, have stomach ulcers or other bleeding problems.
NSAIDs can also cause damage to the kidneys. The risk of kidney damage may increase in people who are over 60, have high blood pressure, heart disease or pre-existing kidney disease, and people who are taking a diuretic.
You should talk with your healthcare professional if you have questions about using an OTC medicine before using it in combination with other medicines – either OTC or prescription medicine. Combining prescription medicines and OTC medicines can lead to problematic drug interactions. All older adults should consult their doctors before taking any OTC medication or herbal.
Often, older adults use many drugs at the same time, including prescription and OTC drugs. They also process drugs differently than younger adults. This is why older adults need to talk to their doctor and be especially careful about drug-drug interactions.
Send your general health questions to Healthy Geezer with Lifestyles After 50 in the subject line to fred@healthygeezer.com.
Exploring The World Safely: Travel Tips For Seniors
Traveling usually evokes a sense of excitement and anticipation. However, the actual act of traveling, whether it’s by air, train, or automobile, isn’t always easy. Here are some easy travel tips to ensure you have a safe, worry-free vacation.
Manage Your Medication – Carry extra days’ worth of medication, ensuring you have ample supply and can obtain refills if needed. If flying with liquid medication, coordinate with your physician for proper documentation. Keep medications in original labeled bottles to avoid confusion.
Stretch Your Legs – Long travel times can leave you stiff and cramped. Combat the physical toll of travel by stretching regularly. Prolonged sitting can lead to an increased risk of blood clots. Take breaks to walk and stretch. Stopping every couple of hours is a good rule of thumb when you’re driving.
Stay Hydrated – Traveling is one of the quickest ways to become dehydrated. If you’re flying at high altitudes, you’re at an increased risk. Make sure to always have water on hand and continuously sip on it.
Travel Light – Packing light is a golden rule for seniors. Bring only essentials to reduce stress and make maneuvering easier. Consider buying or borrowing items at your destination to lighten your load further. Heavy luggage poses risks of injury during lifting and handling.
Have An Emergency Contact List – When traveling, always have an emergency contact list with individuals who should be notified if there is a problem. Make sure you inform those individuals of your travel plans so they know where you should be and when.
Before departing on your journey, it’s a good idea to discuss your travel plans with a primary care provider. Be proactive and schedule an appointment with a VIPcare provider today. Call 813-683-8763.
By Sherri Zuccaro, DVM
What can accelerate 50x that of a space shuttle and can jump 1000 feet? The mighty flea. Many owners may think flea treatment is only important when they see visible fleas on their pets. This is a myth; most times owners may never detect fleas due to the thick fur of their animal. Even if your pet is strictly indoors, flea control in Florida is necessary year-round as fleas are very resilient in the environment and can remain dormant for many weeks until an adequate host is nearby. A few fleas can quickly turn into an infestation, as they can lay up to 500 eggs over several months. Florida makes a perfect environment for fleas given our high humidity and warm temperatures year-round to support them.
And yet, many owners do not administer consistent monthly flea control. Fleas are the most common external parasites of companion animals and are still the most common skin disease (“flea allergy dermatitis”) in cats and dogs. Not every animal exposed to fleas will develop flea allergy, but it is one of the curable allergies we can treat in veterinary medicine. Clinical signs may consist of itch, hair loss around the tail base and rump, and red bumps (papules) on the skin; there also may be no clinical signs! A positive response to flea treatment can support a diagnosis of flea allergy dermatitis even in the absence of live fleas on the animal.
Remember, prevention is the best medicine. There are many products out there targeted for flea control; talk to your veterinarian about recommendations. Solely treating adult fleas only addresses 5% of the problem; the other 90% consists of the eggs, larvae, and pupae. Indoor and outdoor flea treatments that consist of adulticides, sterilization, and repellants of the fleas are important for effective flea control. Ensure that all animals in the household are on a consistent monthly flea control, otherwise they may serve as carriers and contribute to the flea problem. If you do have a flea infestation at home, it is important to repeat flea control every 3 weeks when eggs may hatch.
Ronald J. Patrick, MD • Holly K. Bartley, APRN • Michelle L. Troyer, APRN
Boyette Animal Hospital is proud to provide your pets with the highest quality of treatment and care from twelve veterinarians and a devoted staff. To make an appointment, please call (813) 671-3400
GOLF CART OWNER’S VICARIOUS LIABILITYY
by William R. Mumbauer - Attorney - www.flwillstrustsprobate.com
A reader asks: I live in a retirement community where most folks own a golf cart which they often drive on neighorhood streets. I sometimes loan my golf cart to a certain neighbor for short trips to his doctor, shopping, etc. Am I liable if my neighbor negligently operates the golf cart and someone is injured?
Response: You certainly could be. In a recent court case in Miami-Dade County, the owner of a golf cart loaned his golf cart to his step-niece. Unfortunately, the step-niece ran a stop sign, colliding with a car injuring several people including the passenger in the golf cart who suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury. The family of the passenger sued the owner of the golf cart and obtained a judgment of over 51 million dollars. I guess that showed him!
The Court ruled that a golf cart should be considered a “dangerous instrumentality”, and therefore the owner of the golf cart is vicariously liable for the negligence of the driver, even a non-owner driver who borrowed the golf cart for a short trip. And to make matters worse for this golf cart owner, the Court ruled that, in this particular case, because the golf cart was not licensed for use on the highway, it did not meet the statutory definition of a motor vehicle, and therefore potential damages were not statutorily capped at $500,000 as they would have been had the golf cart been treated the same as a motor vehicle, resulting in unlimited vicarious liability. So the sky’s the limit!
The takeaway — if you own a golf cart, think twice before allowing a non-owner to drive it.
Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. Mr. Mumbauer takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. Mr. Mumbauer is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. Mr. Mumbauer is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of Wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating among judges and lawyers for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his General Recommendation Rating is Very High. His articles are based on general principles of law and are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.
KLINE TOURS
DAYTONA 500 BUS TRIP
Exclusive ticket and motorcoach transportation offer to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with departures from the Sarasota-Bradenton ClearwaterDunedin, Largo, Seminole, and St. Petersburg areas. Just $199 per person includes a race ticket with a ticket value alone of $240.
Our package includes your ticket and bus transportation for just $199. Option to add UNOH Fanzone/Pre-Race Access for just $95 (a $110 Value)
4 days/3 nights Monday-Thursday September 23-26. $399.00 per person (double occupancy),) includes 3 nights at IP Resort Casino Spa in Biloxi, $50 Slot Play ($25 from IP Casino, $25 from Beau Rivage) $32 in food vouchers ), Departures from the Sarasota-Bradenton area and St. Petersburg-Largo area.
NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
Monday-Friday, September 30-October4 $1649 per person (double occupancy), roundtrip air, 4 nights lodging in Tilton, NH, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners including a Lobster Bake with entertainment, one boxed lunch Ride on the Cog Railroad to the Summit of Mt Washington and back Cruise on the MS Mt Washington from Weirs to Wolfeboro, Visit to Kennebunkport, Stonewall Kitchen and Nubble Lighthouse, Wine Tasting at Seven Birches Winery.
BRANSON SHOW TOUR
5 days/4nights Sunday, October 13- Thursday, October 17 $1879 per person (double occupancy, Round trip air to St. Louis, motorcoach from St. Louis to Branson, four nights lodging at Hotel Grand Victorian in Branson, nine meals, seven shows including Yakov Smirnoff. Neil Diamond Tribute, Clay Cooper, Pierce Arrow presents Decades, The Haygoods, Six, Showboat Branson Belle, Dogwood Canyon, Branson Craft Mall, and Local Branson guide.
NASHVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS at GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT
Sunday-Wednesday December 15-18 $2019 per person (double occupancy). includes roundtrip airfare, 3 nights lodging at Gaylord Opryland Resort., 6 Meals, four shows including a Christmas Dinner show in the ballroom at Gaylord Opryland with the Frontmen.Amy Grant & Vince Gill at the Ryman, General Jackson Showboat Luncheon Cruise with entertainment., Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, guided city tour of Nashville, Delta Flatboat ride, Treasures for the Holidays, Ice.
NEW ORLEANS PRE-MARDI GRAS 2025
Monday February 24- Friday February 28, 2025 $2099 per person (double occupancy) Roundtrip airfare to New Orleans, 5 days, 4 nights accommodations in French Quarter 7 Meals New Orleans School of Cooking, comprehensive city tour of New Orleans, Mardi Gras World Museum, National World War II Museum (including 4D film), Steamboat Natchez
Harbor Cruise, Louisiana Swamp Boat tour, and reserved parade bleacher seating for four parades in New Orleans
Follow us on Facebook at Kline Tours Florida Gulf Coast
CREATIVE CORNER CREATIVE CORNER
Are you an aspiring writer, poet or artist? Or maybe you want to try your hand at any of the above? We want to share your passion for the arts!
For submissions:
Send your short story or poem (150 words or less) or a photo of your artwork to Michele.Baker@ lifestylesafter50.com with the words “Creative Corner” in the subject line, or through our Facebook at www. facebook.com/LifestylesAfter50. Please include which Florida city you currently live in and your name. All creative pieces must be submitted before the 15th of every month, otherwise it will be held as potential news for the following issue’s publication. Artwork is published based on what space is available.
Princess Mae painting
By Richard Collazo, Port Charlotte
Call a
Rhythm
Cuts
Power Puzzle
ANSWER TO #5138
ANSWER TO #5185
38. Character in Othello
Pillages
Preposition
Alicia Veras, Clearwater
Ft. Myers
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS
ACROSS
1. Bargain-hunt
1. Dobbin’s shelter
5. Fog
5. Mixed breeds
10. Pitfall
9. Read __; recite
14. Novel setting
14. Lily plant
15. Of the U.S.A.
DOWN
DOWN
1. State
1. Heavenly Mlles.
2. Nag
2. Office cabinet
3. Not just tacit
3. Misfortunes
4. Mom, dad, or madam
4. Coat part
5. Take place
16. Rent long-term
15. “__ Ike!”; campaign slogan, once
5. Hide preparers
6. Friend at the école
6. Creator
7. Greek letter
16. Capital of Latvia
17. Of a generation
7. Enthusiastic
18. Pocket bread
19. Procrastinator’s word
17. Considers wise advice
8. Expunge
8.6th day of Lent: abbr.
9. Hookandlineuser
20. Common contraction
20. Warm lunch
23. Originally named
24. Call a halt to
21. Officially approved: abbr.
25. Nemesis
22. Thorny plants
28. Rhythm
23. High regard
32. Cuts
25. Alley cat
34. Lament
26. Article of clothing
35. Bee colony
29. Have a snack
10. Embraced
9. Refer 10. Spring
11. Cosmetic case item
11. Bit of cereal
12. Put underground
13. Beauty s movie partner
12. Take advantage of 13. German article
21. Article of faith
21. High schooler
22. Start
23. “...__ by your outfit that you are...”
25. Cat
25. Had a meal
26. Praying figures
“I’m So Old That...” Pt. 1
31. Clergyman’s dwelling
37. “Ah, me!”
38. Character in Othello
32. Fashionable
33. Warbled
39. West Point student
37. Sick abed
40. Out of __; behaving inappropriately
difficult period
41. Plunge
41. “__ of the d’Urbervilles”
41. Word with stick or roll
42. Seasons
42. Groove
44. Surrenders
43. Interlace
42. One who acts like another
46. Poet s contraction
44. Use a shovel
43. Lets
47. Ardent
44. Evaluate
49. Fascination
45. Base for a chair or an ashtray
46. Pillages
51. Rejected with disdain
26. Keep __ on; watch carefully
27. Winding roads
28. Rough
27. Taj Mahal scity
29. Part of summer
28. Bride s item
I remember when Rolling Stone, VH1, and MTV were about music.
30. Fellow
29. Flamingoorheron
31. Sea duck
32. Cutintosmallpieces
I remember when it was safe to hitchhike, as well as pick up hitchhikers.
34.In __ of
33. Certain love messages
35. Always 36. France s Coty
34. Fictional king
36. Miles, e.g.
Prefix for angle or cycle
38. Sermon topic
39. Tosses
40. Bargains
I remember when car horns were used strictly to warn people of danger, such as if your brakes were out, or to let people know you were waiting out in front to pick them up rather than an audio version of “shooting a bird.”
43. Public disturbance
45. Sight and taste
ACROSS
1. Dobbin’s shelter
ACROSS
5. Mixed breeds
10. Pitfall
48. Do a hairdresser’s job
47. Start of a U.S. university
54. Lotion ingredient
51. Paddles
I remember when Chaz Bono was a cute little girl.
49. Follower of 7 Down
47. Existing on a flat surface
55. Force into an awkward position
53. In
51. Building site
56. Gives up
55. Poker player’s term
Mother-of-pearl 48. Different
50. Fourth page of a wall hanging
60. Asia s __ Mountains
56. Female animal
52. Admirable people who influence others
61. Tract of wasteland
58. William and Sean
63. Place to spend rupees
59. Wishing for the impossible
61. Reddish-brown animal
64. Light, rhythmic tune
62. Network
62. Tack
65. Pro s foe
63. Contaminate
63. Gladden
66.Lacks
64. Let
64. “__ Wonderful Life”
67. Flower
65. Historical periods
65. Slave of old
68. Schnozzola
66. Written work
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
“Is __ fact!” 50. Garden blooms 52. Capital city
I remember when you could tell the make and model of any car from 100 yards away.
52. Preposition
53. Insignificant amount
54. Being: Sp.
56. Accomplishes
54. Complaint to a dermatologist
I remember when saxophones dominated rock music instead of guitars.
55. Hot spot
57. Has
I remember George Goble using his signature phrase “Well I’ll be a dirty bird!”
58. This: Sp.
56. PM; 2100 hours
57. Did in
67. South African fox #5186
60. Xenon or oxygen
66. Chihuahua children
67. Late actor Bert
#5139
61. Feminine garment
58. Item in a desk drawer
59. Mr. Whitney
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
I remember when neighbors were neighborly, and anyone’s lawn sprinkler was fair game for kids trying to beat the heat.
DOWN
68. Worry
1. Island east of Java
DOWN
1. State
2. Landed
2. Office cabinet
60. Girl’s nickname
1. Bargain-hunt 5. Fog
14. Lily plant
9. Read __; recite 14. Novel setting 15. Of the U.S.A. 16. Rent long-term
15. “__ Ike!”; campaign slogan, once
16. Capital of Latvia
17. Considers wise advice
Of a generation 18. Pocket bread
20. Common contraction
21. Officially approved: abbr.
22. Thorny plants
23. High regard
25. Alley cat
19. Procrastinator’s word 20. Warm lunch 23. Originally named 24. Call a halt to 25. Nemesis 28. Rhythm 32. Cuts
26. Article of clothing
34. Lament
29. Have a snack
35. Bee colony
31. Clergyman’s dwelling
37. “Ah, me!”
32. Fashionable
33. Warbled
38. Character in Othello
37. Sick abed
period
39. West Point student
41. Plunge
41. “__ of the d’Urbervilles”
42. Seasons
40. Out of __; behaving inappropriately
42. Groove
44. Surrenders
41. Word with stick or roll
43. Interlace
46. Poet s contraction
47. Ardent
42. One who acts like another
44. Use a shovel
49. Fascination
43. Lets
45. Base for a chair or an ashtray
51. Rejectedwithdisdain
44. Evaluate
46. Pillages
47. Start of a U.S. university
54. Lotion ingredient
51. Paddles
48. Do a hairdresser’s job
55. Force into an awkward position
53. In
49. Follower of 7 Down
56. Gives up
51. Building site
55. Poker player’s term
60. Asia s __ Mountains
56. Female animal
61. Tract of wasteland
59. Wishing for the impossible
63. Place to spend rupees
52. Admirable people who influence others
64. Light, rhythmic tune
58. William and Sean
65. Pro s foe
62. Network
61. Reddish-brown animal
62. Tack
66.Lacks
63. Contaminate
67. Flower
64. Let
63. Gladden
68. Schnozzola
65. Historical periods
64. “__ Wonderful Life”
66. Written work
69. Meadow covering
65. Slave of old
67. South African fox
66. Chihuahua children
67. Late actor Bert
68. Worry
3. Patriotic seamstress
1. Heavenly Mlles.
3. Misfortunes
I remember when your dad could pull your loose tooth out with a piece of yo-yo string, rather than take you to a pricey oral surgeon.
2. Nag
4. Holey item
5. Wee
4. Coat part
3. Not just tacit
5. Hide preparers
6. Irish province
4. Mom, dad, or madam
6. Creator
I remember when the best hamburgers in the world came from a chain called Frisch’s.
7. Support one’s church
5. Take place
7. Enthusiastic
8. Ref’s decision
6. Friend at the école
8.6th day of Lent: abbr.
9. Balkan Peninsula resident
7. Greek letter
10. Characteristic
8. Expunge
11. Alarm clock heeder
9. Refer
11. Cosmetic case item
12. Greek marketplace
13. Violet
12. Put underground
10. Spring
11. Bit of cereal
18. Lent’s climax
13. Beauty s movie partner
I remember that before juvenile delinquency was attributed to troubled childhoods, chemical imbalances, poor nutrition and anything else other than poor parenting, it was blamed on Elvis Presley, and before that it was blamed on comic books, which ultimately had to have “The Dell Seal of Approval” on the cover.
21. Article of faith
12. Take advantage of
19. In the past, in the past
23. Lets up
13. German article
24. Feline cry
23. “...__ by your outfit that you are...”
21. High schooler
25. Had a meal
22. Start
26. Sooty matter
26.
25. Cat
27. Subside
26. Praying figures
28. Concludes
27. Taj Mahal s city
27. Winding roads
30. Fruity drink
28. Bride s item
28. Rough
32. Encountered
29. Flamingo or heron
29. Part of summer
33. British submachine guns
32. Cut into small pieces
30. Fellow
34. “Moby Dick” character
34.In __ of
31. Sea duck
35. Leningrad’s river
35. Always
I remember when there were only 3 choices for tennis shoes: Wilson, US Keds and PFCs. Nike was a guided missile.
I remember when guns weren’t bought or stolen for criminal purposes, they were made at home out of tubes, door slide-bolts, elastic bands and screen door springs.
I remember when if you knew the guy who pushed the ice cream cart around the neighborhood you could occasionally score a chunk of dry ice.
36. Dharma s man
33. Certain love messages
36. France s Coty
34. Fictional king
I remember when Roger McGuinn was Jim McGuinn.
38. Sermon topic
38. Prefix for angle or cycle
36. Miles, e.g.
39. Welcomes warmly
40. Bargains
39. Tosses
43. Not crackers
40. Open the eyes
43. Public disturbance
45.Like a hill
44. Prefix for god or john
45. Fruit
48. Bach or Wagner
45. Sight and taste
46. Being
I remember when Fulton J. Sheen and other television God-sellers displayed a more believable illusion of piety, honesty and integrity than the current tribe of transparent charlatans and hucksters.
47. Mother-of-pearl
47. Existing on a flat surface
48. Different
49. “Is __ fact!”
50. Fourth page of a wall hanging
50. Garden blooms
52. Preposition
52. Capital city
53. Insignificant amount
54. Being: Sp.
I remember when it was acceptable for ventriloquists to move their lips.
54. Complaint to a dermatologist
56. Accomplishes
57. Has
55. Hot spot
58. This: Sp.
56. PM; 2100 hours
60. Xenon or oxygen
57. Did in
61. Feminine garment
58. Item in a desk drawer
59. Mr. Whitney
60. Girl’s nickname
I remember before infomercials when TV stations went off-the-air for most of the night right after the Indian-head test pattern and the Star-Spangled Banner played, and Kate Smith sang “God Bless America.”
I remember when magazines had more content than advertising.
If you can relate to any of these memories, share your thoughts with Mike at
Jacqueline F. O’Keffe,
BOOK REVIEW by
Kathy A. Megyeri
“The Heirloomist: 100 Heirlooms and the Stories They Tell,” by Shana Novak
What do you consider an heirloom that you most treasure? What will you pass down to your heirs or donate to your favorite organization?
Author and commercial photographer Shana Novak was left a set of Lenox china, a crate of crystal stemware and twelve sterling silver table settings by her grandmother, so she recorded the stories attached to such gifts including the dinner parties where it was used, what was served, and where the guests were seated. Thus, the seed was planted to photograph other people’s treasures to record heirlooms that tell people’s stories and celebrate their artifacts in “The Heirloomist.”
Novak has photographed over 1,500 heirlooms, has been on TV, had her work displayed in a museum and wrote this celebratory and sentimental book. “I’m still searching for the magic and recording the joy in all the heartbreaking, formative, and inspiring things that belong to us,” says Novak. “I want to share as much of it as I can.”
In this compilation of one hundred people’s treasures, some are traditional artifacts, others are surprising, some are expensive, and others have no monetary value, but all are priceless because of the stories they hold. Novak’s book celebrates, honors and
makes the reader a part of each collector’s stories.
For example, the daughter of a New York firefighter who died on 9/11 left a note to his daughter that read, “Dear Tiana, I love you, Daddy.”
Activist and journalist Gloria Steinem treasures her book collection. Singer Rosanne Cash values the baby shoes belonging to her youngest daughter Carrie because they symbolize the toil and love required in raising children. Fashion designer Tory Burch holds dear her mother’s necklace as she always told Tory, “Wear the dress; don’t let the dress wear you.”
But it’s not only the celebrities’ heirlooms that will melt your heart; it’s everyday people with treasures that range from Rolex watches to a Rolleiflex camera; from a ticket stub to a scribbled note. The book is a perfect show and tell coffee table gift for anyone who enjoys unique stories and meaningful works of art and it will make you take stock of what you have and forget what you don’t.
As one reader said, “This book breathes life into inanimate objects and answers the question, ‘Why are you holding on to that?’” It’s the stories and pictures that will have you sifting through your possessions ready to tell your own story and celebrate the power an object can hold on your heart.
Last Month’s Answers
SUDOKU
SUDOKU
Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.
Sudoku
Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.
Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.
The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.
Last Month’s Winner is Carol Sands, Port Charlotte Congr atuL ations ! Good Luck! Good Luck!
The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.
The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.
Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.
Win Great Prizes!
APRIL W ord Sea rch
September Word Search
WORD SEARCH
In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the
In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?
In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions –forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?
Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits1through9inanyorder. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
New winner selected each month
APRIL
Sudoku
Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row and each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 as well. Good luck! The first correct answers selected from the drawing on the 20th will win.
Send your answers along with your name, address, telephone number & email to:
Lifestyles After 50 P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583
WIN GREAT PRIZES! Sudoku mu ST b E RE c EI v E d by T h E 20T h of T h E mo NT h.
ANSWERS TO
Send your answers along with your name, address, email and telephone number to: LIFESTYLES AFTER 50 P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583
The first correct answers selected from the drawing on the 20th of the month will win. WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES! (Puzzles must be received by the 20th of the month)
TriviaPalooza!
Trivia
Palooza
Movie Trivia
What are the dying words of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane?
This movie ended in an ill-fated crash in the North Atlantic Ocean.
QuestIoN: NAtIoNAL grANdPAreNts dAy Is sePtember 13. WhAt Is the offIcIAL soNg ANd offIcIAL fLoWer for thIs NAtIoNAL dAy of observANce?
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
ANsWer:
Who played the protagonist ‘Rose’ in the famous 90’s movie Titanic?
They were swept away by a tornado and met 3 new friends. A troubled child helps him escape from Earth. Hint: Name That Movie
Play each month to be entered in a drawing to win a prize! Deadline for entries: September 25th Mary Tursellino, Port Charlotte was last months winner! Last month’s answer: NORAD, Col. Harry Shoup. The more you play the better chance you have to win! Go to LifestylesAfter50.com
you
to
Nichole Veesaert, Apollo Beach
Josephine Jimenez, N. Ft. Myers
Connie Hammond, Temple Terrace
Keeping Your Pets Cool in Summer
By Patricia Horwell
Tampa is considered the second-best area in the country for dog lovers, according to one study. And International Cat Day on Aug. 8 and National Dog Day on Aug. 26 are great reminders that our beloved fur babies need extra TLC during the summer months.
Just as we humans suffer through the so-called “dog days” of summer, so do our pets — dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other animals. We can help make sure they stay cool, too.
First, recognize symptoms of overheating in pets. Be on the lookout for excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, seizures, bloody diarrhea, vomit or a body temperature of more than 104 degrees. Animals with flat faces, like pugs, French bulldogs and Persian cats are particularly vulnerable. Call your vet or visit an ER if you suspect heatstroke; it can be fatal.
Keep your pets indoors as much as possible. Just as you wouldn’t walk barefoot on hot asphalt, don’t permit your dog to do it. A dog’s body can heat up quickly and sensitive paw pads can burn. Consider carrying water with you when out with your pooch.
NEVER leave your pet alone in a locked car. According to the CDC, on an 80-degree day the temperature inside a car will hit 109 degrees. After 40 minutes, the temperature can rise to 118 degrees and after an hour, to 123 degrees. In Sarasota, police can enter your locked, parked car by whatever means necessary to save your pet. Leaving your pet locked in the car is considered animal cruelty.
Consider these other tips to keep your pets cool and happy:
• Make sure fresh water is always available. Adding an ice cube to it makes for a cool summer cocktail.
• If your dog likes to swim with you, make sure it isn’t left unsupervised around the pool or pond. Invest in a flotation device made specially for dogs. Don’t let them drink from the pool or the Gulf and rinse them off with fresh water after a swim.
• If your home is warm, many cats and dogs enjoy relaxing on a cooling mat, available in pet stores and many online pet supply sites. Or use a cooling body wrap or vest. Freeze bottles of water, wrapping them in a towel and leaving them in spots your pet likes to hang out. Let your dog have a cooling soak. Some pets prefer lying on a cool tile floor or even in your bathtub. Birds enjoy splashing in a shallow dish of water or being misted with cool water.
• Trim longer hair on your dog, but don’t shave it. The layers of a dogs’ coats protect them from overheating and sunburn. Brush your cats more often than usual to prevent overheating. Make sure any sunscreen or insect repellent you use on them is safe for animal use. Be especially careful applying anything to your cat as cats will ingest anything on their fur as they groom themselves.
• Make your dog pupsicles (recipes available online).
Have a safe and fun summer with your pets.
Seniors getting Together
WOMEN SEEKING MEN
WOMEN SEEKING MEN
5625 – NEED LOVING 5609?
4907 - SWF. 59 yo, 5’9”, 160 lbs, smoker, blonde hair, blue eyes. I like shing, movies, traveling, dancing, good food. Seeks SWM who likes the same.
Contact me, Marvin. NEED A COMPANION 5607? Contact me. Riverview, Fl
5619 – INDIAN SINGLE ISLAND
5409 - WRETCHED old hagg seeking miserable old troll. If U respond U obviously have a sense of humor & R adventurous. I’m 76, blonde, petite, earthy, easy to B with. Love singing, dancing, biking, cooking, vintage cars & vintage men. Must have a little class & a lot of character.
WOMAN seeking single W, M, Asian or Hispanic. ND, NS, Long partner 60 plus. Tall & fit. Tampa only. No FB or email. Phone only. Please serious partner.
5422 - VERY PRETTY WWF ISO FF. Long blonde hair, youthful 60’s, 5’4”, slim, ND, NS. Fine dining, dancing, theatre, travel. Looking for retired W gentleman, 5’9”, 6575, HWP, SOH. Will speak soon. Send photo & phone.
5617 – SWF LOOKING FOR COMPANIONSHIP. I’m 70, 5’3”, 120 lbs, brown/auburn hair, blue eyes. Retired paralegal. Enjoy dancing, karaoke, restaurants, cooking, beach, flea markets, theatre and traveling.
5436 - TAMPA VETERAN NEEDS COMPANION QUICKLY. SW, 60, looking for healthy, W, 45-65 for LTR. Need compuer operations, applications expert and handy homemaker. Quiet music, parks, swimming, local touring. Veteran literary a plus. Tampa.
5618 – VENICE SENIORS SINGING TOGETHER. Wanna sing? Men and ladies welcome to sing four-part harmony with the Venice Gondolier Singers Chorus. No previous musical experience required. Just having fun. 941-953-3752.
5427 - SEEKING SINCERE, HONEST GENTLEMAN. I’m 70s, HWP, NS, ND, like to meet SWM with same interest for LTR. Laid back, no drama. Like animals. Hillsborough & Pasco.
5621 – CWF, 80 yrs, NS, SD, HWP, R, P, FF, TLC. Loves theater, dancing, swimming, walks, especially ocean walks, people, my toy poodle, and teaching Tai Chi. Looking forward to spending time with you. N Ft Myers.
5425 - SINCERE CHRISTIAN WOMAN desires C-man who really loves God and is active, lives a healthy life, helps his neighbor, enjoys nature (including picnics), canoeing and a friend to all animals. I’m all of the above. I’m a W ,etite lady with long hair and chearful. Age 60’s, Age preferred: Mid 50’s and up. I live in Hillsborough County. Please write me, tell me about yourself.
5626 – SHW LOOKING FOR COMPANIONSHIP I am new to Florida, 59 years young. Looking for a FF SOH male. Likes, relaxing on the beach, music, fishing, camping, flea markets. NS - No drugs - TLC. I am 5.1 and 155 lbs. - Parrish
5431 – LONELY WWF, looking for love & companion. Man should be 70 to 80 yrs old. I am nancially secure, have a car & condo. I live in N. St. Pete.
5429 - HERE, DURING COVID-19 IN S. FT. MYERS. ISO friendship only with W, widower in early 80’s. SOH, honest, NS. I am W, WW, HWP, attractive & intellgent. Please respond with phone/email. Be safe & well.
5627 –BLUE EYED RED HEAD Retired and loving it. ISO trustworthy W-NS-SD companion. No loud music. Enjoys quiet times, all animals, pleasant conversation, old movies, home decorating, cooking, laughter, social gatherings and ocean views. Published short stories. Friendly and fun! - Englewood
5413 - WW ISO BUDDY, FRIEND to pal around with who’s about my age, 80’s, gal or guy with SOH. Good health, nancially secure to have fun & enjoy life. No Trumpers or religious zealots please. Let the good times roll.
5419 - HAVE A NICE DAY. SWF, 75 yo, 5’5”, slender, brunette, green eyes, adventurous, love walks, parks, outdoors, healthy food. Am happy, loving, kind. LTR, intimacy? Have photo. Tampa.
5628 – NEW TO FL Looking to fall in love one more time. R-63 YY. 5’2” 160 lbs. blonde hair, blue eyes SF. Enjoys walks, sunsets, dining out, traveling SOH, NS, SD, NDRG. Looking for WM, SD, NDRG. Must know how to treat a lady. Age doesn’t matter. Let’s give it a try!
4119 - Seeking Honest gentleman. Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. WW. Loves the Lord. Florida.
MEN SEEKING WOMEN
5631 – SAIL AWAY WITH ME Off little Sarasota Bay. Spirited aqua eyes. WD, young 70’s. S,R,P, 122lbs. Same size as HS. NS, SD ISO magnetism LTR, FF. SOH makes it work. Into the arts, NCAA. No, you’re close enough in all your moments. Touch, kindness, smiles a lot and travels. Send letter/email please. Sarasota county MEN SEEKING WOMEN
5411 - BM seeks LTR with 50-65 yr old woman of character. I am 6’0”, 180 lbs, 60 year old. NS. Children are adults. Free to travel. I am a one woman man. Race is not an issuecharacter is!
5615 – MAN LOOKING for man. Single, widower in Ft. Myers. Age 70’s with open mind. Write to me and say with senior’s lifestyles ad.
5407 - ISO BF, 50+, slender build who likes to read, go out to eat, movies, laid back, enjoys laughter & is drama free. Look forward to hearing from you. I am a WM, 5’11”, 155 lbs, NS and drama free.
seeking t, attractive, female. Very handsome, very t senior. 5’11”, 175, blue eyes, silver hair. Let’s enjoy life’s pleasures. Dunedin.
5417 - PINELLAS PARK, FUN LOVING SWM, seeking SWW to enjoy sports activities, bridge, dominoes, pinochle and swimming at Mainlands. I’m 88 and very active. Looking for SWW over 70. I’m 6’3”, 235 lbs and a dancer. Pinellas Park.
5629 - WANT TO TAKE A TRIP TO ALASKA? Fly there and back, motorhome camping & Jeep waiting for us there, sightseeing & fishing. I am 86 YY, WM,WW, C,NS, 5’9” 165 lbs, SOH. Excellent health, very active. Southern country gentleman. I'm looking for a long-term companion to finish our life's journey. I've been a home & business owner in Tampa for over 60 yrs . I am an active and healthy person looking for similar qualities in a partner. I have all my own teeth and hair too. Give me a call and maybe we can have some fun.
Marvin
To PLACe An AD: Send your ad, stating what edition(s) you would like it placed in, along with a $6 fee for 30 words (25¢ for each additional word, abbreviations not charged) to the Lifestyles After 50 address listed below. Ads received by the 15th of the month will appear in the following issue.
To ReSPonD To An AD: Write a letter to the person you want to contact. Place that letter in a stamped envelope and write the ad # on the bottom left hand side of the envelope. Place your stamped, numbered envelope(s), along with $2 for each letter enclosed, into another envelope and address it to: Lifestyles After 50 Seniors Getting Together P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583
CommonLY USeD ABBReViATionS:
5618 – VENICE SENIORS SINGING TOGETHER. Wanna sing? Men and ladies welcome to sing four-part harmony with the Venice Gondolier Singers Chorus. No previous musical experience required. Just having fun. 941-953-3752.
5424 - HI, Lonely guy, WM, 5’8”, 160 lbs, a young mid-seventies, NS, NS, t, active and adventuresome. Seeks lady, mid-sixties to early seventies, HWP, exercises, possible romance, LTR. Let’s be happy and celebrate life.
5620 – ELDERLY, AFFLUENT, nice looking professional WWM seeking 40-50 trim SWF. Enjoys theater, travel, dinner with wine + conversation in condo overlooking Sarasota Bay. Send photo(s) + resume.
5428 - M, WW, NS, SD, HWP, R, TLC, 70’s. Likes sharing many activities together, quiet evenings; be adventurous.
5426 - EASY GOING MAN. I’m 69, 140 lbs, 5’7”, widower, lives alone. Seeking other gentlemen for friendship, to get together and enjoy each other’s company. Will answer alll.
5622 – HI – A VERY MATURE W, M, 140 lb., white hair, brown eyes, of reasonable looks, 5’8”. In Tampa. NS, SD only. Shall we meet for coffee, and see? Yes, my parents are of Italian descent, but born in the USA. Seeking H, W, P, lady who is mobile and likes life, but wants more. Trump can offer a better life. Now you know how I think.
5369 – Looking For Ms Right. Retired New York Attorney, former New York Police O cer, looking for loving relationship with kind and sincere, self-caring lady. 65 – 75. Widow preferred. Clearwater area.
5630 – LOOKING FOR FEMALE COMPANION I’m 80, YY, SD, SM, LTR, FF, TLC. I like fishing, golf, going to the beach, spending time with family, watching TV, watching movies cuddling on sofa. Romantic. She should like the same, plus some of her own. Lehigh Acres
5412 - LOOKING FOR ADVENTEROUS WOMAN. SWM, NS, healthy, retired, enjoys country music, home cooking, day trips to scenic attractions, sun rises, sunsets, movies, walks in the park. For more info, write me. Pinellas County.
5416 - LOOKING FOR COMPANION. SWM
(First 4 Words)
5632 HI – A VERY MATURE W, M. Italian born, 82 years YY. 170 lbs, NS, NDrg. Looking for W, F 50-70 YY. I own a waterfront condo. 8
Phone: Email: If more room is needed, please use separate sheet. Mail this form along with $6 for each ad per month (add $4 for each additional edition/market in the same month). We cannot accept your ad without it. This information is confidential.
AROUND TOWN
AUGUST 3: RED STAR SATURDAY
Brandon Harley-Davidson, 9841 E Adamo Dr., Tampa
AUGUST 3: JEEZY
The Ritz Ybor, 1503 7th Ave
AUGUST 3,8: JOHN EDWARDS LIVE
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore – Airport, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
AUGUST 3,10,17,24,31: PORT RICHEY SPRING ROD RUN
Coast Buick GMC, 10133 US Hwy. 19, Port Richey
AUGUST 4: SIT N’ STITCH
Sweetwater Café & Farmer’s Market, 5521 Hanley Rd., Tampa
AUGUST 10: 8TH ANNUAL WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA ARTIFACT SHOW
Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes
AUGUST 10: ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Public Library, 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
AUGUST 15: DEEP PURPLE
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa
AUGUST 16; LAUREN DAIGLE
The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater
AUGUST 19: BREAKFAST ACROSS THE TABLE
First Baptist Church, 216 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon
AUGUST 20: TRAIN & REO SPEEDWAGON
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
AUGUST 23: DAN + SHAY
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
AUGUST 23: JONNY CRAIG
The Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa
AUGUST 24: LANNY Z
Commandough’s Pizza, 5841 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills
AUGUST 24: 1ST ANNUAL TOM FISHER FOUNDATION CASINO NIGHT LUAU
Silverado Golf & Country Club, 36841 Clubhouse Dr., Zephyrhills
AUGUST 25: JOHN LEGEND
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa
AUGUST 29: JANE’S ADDICTION
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
Making Adventure Together Extraordinary
Step into summer wonder with our glow-in-the-dark pool parties and a cutting-edge drone show illuminating the night sky on select dates. Embrace the extraordinary together here.
At Gaylord Hotels, bringing people together is what we do best.
