Lifestyles After 50 Suncoast Edition, December 2022

Falling in Love with New Beginnings

My grandmother always said that with the change in seasons, it was time to shake things up, clean things out, and get ready to hunker down for winter snow (she lived near Chicago, where 20 below zero was a perfectly normal wintertime temperature). When I was a girl, we spent time cleaning out closets and washing all the blankets and other linens; sorting the jams, jellies, pickled beets, and other jars of canned goodness; and of course, stacking firewood. I miss my grandmother, but not the hipdeep snow that had to be shoveled before we could get to the car to head into town for groceries! (I’m grateful that snow shoveling was the duty of my brother and the other grandsons.)

Now that I am an adult and may choose where to be, I live in the Deep South, and “winter” is more a mindset than a temperature. December here brings with it 50-degree temperatures perfect for snuggly sweaters and crockpot soup. It’s nippy, but in a good way, and a crackling fire is purely for pleasure rather than for heating the house.

This season I am grateful to join the Lifestyles After 50 Team as editor. Thank you for allowing me to accompany you on this journey together. Although I was semi-retired, I’m still taking my grandmother’s advice and shaking things up, gratefully falling in love with this new beginning.

No matter how you celebrate the many December holidays: a walk on the beach, a visit to an art museum, travels to see loved ones near and far, or just hugging someone special, take to heart the wisdom of Maya Angelou: “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before!”

Happy holidays,

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Keep Your Balance!

By Jan Larraine Cox

We’ve all lost our balance at one time or another. It’s usually not catastrophic, but maybe an injury slowed us down at an inconvenient time. This past June, I was rushing on a restaurant’s bumpy and wet patio floor, and although I did see the orange and white cone placed there, I tripped on the uneven surface and did end up spending months recovering. Why not learn to maintain balance and continue with life’s agenda as planned? Maybe I can help you prevent the same sequence of events through my unfortunate learning experience.

The National Council on Aging reports that one quarter of Americans over 65 fall each year. This is connected to both aging and the lack of physical activity, both of which lead to weakness and brittle bones. Age-related muscle loss begins in one’s 40’s and continues until in our 70’s, when we’ve lost half of muscle mass – unless we fight the process, with resistance or strength training, for example. Our legs need to carry us while we walk and stand, and be strong enough to climb stairs, resisting gravity.

Balance keeps our weight distributed in such a way that we can stay upright, whether standing or moving, thanks to strong muscles and bones enabling us to maintain a center of gravity. With a physical therapist, find exercises that increase strength and mobility while preventing a fall. Remember to warm up, with motions like marching in place, shoulder rolls and arm swings.

Your balance system aids in changing position from sitting to standing, and good balance keeps you cognizant of the position of your head in relation to the ground. Your brain coordinates sensory information retrieved from your eyes, inner ear, the bottoms of your feet, and joints in the ankles, knees and neck. Then the brain delivers a signal to muscles throughout the body and how best to react while maintaining position. All this information lets you know how you are oriented in space and the

speed and direction of your motion.

So, how do we keep ourselves balanced all day as we move around from sitting to standing positions?

Your body has a system of balance:

First, your eyes record the body’s position and surroundings. When light hits the photosensitive cells of your retina, it generates electrical impulses that are communicated to the brain through the optic nerve. Your brain interprets these signals as images which then tell you how fast you’re moving relative to someone walking beside you, for example.

Second, millions of nerve cells called neurons, are located in your skin, muscles and joints. When they are stimulated, they send electrical impulses to your brain about what your body is doing. Especially important is information about which way your head is turned and how steady your ankles are on the ground.

Finally, your vestibular labyrinth is your primary balance organ and it is in your inner ear. We may not be aware of it, but the brain relies on its input for balance, especially when information from the eyes, joints or bottoms of your feet is disrupted in some way.

So, in order to maintain your balance throughout the day, at least two of the three—eyes, musculoskeletal nerves and vestibular labyrinth—must be working well to prevent dizziness and a fall.

Balance 2.0 by Amanda Sterczyk, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2020.

Mayo Clinic: on Better Hearing and Balance, Wayne Olsen, PhD, Medical Editor-in-Chief, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions, 2008.

‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining! Tips to keep the wine flowing as holiday

parties return

Article courtesy of BPT + image photo credit to BPT

This season holiday entertaining will be back in full swing with everything from guest-filled open houses and large family gatherings to big, festive parties expected to make a comeback.

For those of us looking to brush up our entertaining skills as we head into the most festive time of the year, renowned chef and entertaining expert Ashton Keefe has some advice for hosting the perfect holiday get-together. She says the foundation for a great event often starts with the wine selection.

“The goal is to offer a selection that appeals to everyone’s tastes,” Keefe says. “By the time the holidays roll around what your guests want is a great glass of wine, a few satisfying cheese and charcuterie boards… and merriment!”

Keefe recommends always having at least two white and two red options for guests along with a sparkling wine. “For white you can’t go wrong with a hearty chardonnay and a sauvignon blanc for zippy acidity. When it comes to red, I always go pinot noir or a lighter, perhaps chilled red, like Beaujolais and then a big bold cabernet sauvignon or Bordeaux,” she says. “You can also explore new options with a few unexpected bottles in the mix for people to try, and don’t forget to provide low- or no-alcohol choices too,” she advises.

For those who might be worried about having to open too many bottles or wasting those that aren’t finished, a wine-by-the-glass system like Coravin provides the perfect solution. Their range of systems allow you to pour a glass from any bottle and preserve remaining wine for weeks, months or even years.

When it comes to selecting your wine, Keefe says don’t worry about having to be an expert yourself or spending a lot of money. “I always say if you have no idea what to serve, just ask! Your

local wine shop can provide wine options that work with any budget. And investing in a Coravin means you don’t have to worry about wasted wine - or splurging on a few bottles to try - because you’ll always be able to save whatever’s left for your next party.”

Another tip Keefe has for this time of year: embrace color. “This is such a festive season with a rich palette to play with, from room décor to table settings and even gifting.” Keefe’s a fan of the new limited edition Coravin Gemstone Collection, which features the popular Timeless Six+ model in shimmering Anthracite, Deep Emerald and Dark Amethyst, all with striking gold accents.

“We’re all so happy and grateful to be back to holiday parties in full swing,” says Keefe, “and at the end of the day the most important thing is celebrating with friends and family.”

Holiday Massage: The Healthy Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving

By Michele D. Baker

Massage and bodywork are not only great for your skin, a boon to your circulatory system, and relaxing to the body and mind, but they also make wonderful holiday gifts. This season, add to your self-care regimen by including gift certificates to a massage therapist near you.

There are dozens of kinds of massage to choose from, depending on what kind of results you’re looking for. Have a sore back? Ask for deep tissue massage and fascial release. Recovering from illness or surgery? Try Reflexology on hands and feet. Want to feel pampered and enjoy a spa day? Your therapist could begin with a facial and then move on to Swedish massage and hot stones.

Other options include Rolfing (an intense massage great for athletic seniors), Shiatsu (focuses on energy meridians of the body to promote healing), acupressure (pressure on certain points like the wrists and ankles), or even couples massage. No matter which style you pick, choose a licensed therapist you feel comfortable with, set aside a couple hours, and slip away into complete relaxation.

Although bodywork is very safe, if you have serious medical conditions, talk with your doctor first, and let your massage therapist know about prescriptions or other medicines you take. Your medicines might preclude certain types of massage – for example, taking a blood thinner might increase your chance of bruising with deeper pressure.

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Kids and parents alike will love the 46th annual holiday lights display, one of the largest and longest running home displays in the United States. Wander among the half-acre yard’s small pond, magical waterfalls and fountains, all draped with a quarter of a million twinkling lights. There’s an 18-car scale railroad with moving planes and carnival rides, animated figures, and inflatable decorations. The display was a top 3 finalist on NBC’s Today Show, featured on HGTV’s All Out Christmas Special, and featured in PEOPLE Magazine. FREE. Oakdale Christmas House, 2719 Oakdale Street S, St. Petersburg. ChristmasDisplay.org

Movie Preview: Emancipation

BY RANDAL C. HILL

It was the slap seen and heard around the world: Will Smith smacked Chris Rock across the face during the live 94th annual Oscar ceremony, this coming after Rock made an unkind remark about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Since then, A-lister Smith has repeatedly apologized for his actions, but moviegoers now have concerns about the damage done to his career. A Best Actor award winner for “King Richard” at the same ceremony, Smith has now been banned from attending the prestigious ceremony for the next decade.

However, he can still be in contention for Academy Awards. Smith stars in the forthcoming “Emancipation,” a historical thriller that is already generating Oscar buzz at advanced showings. The monochrome movie is based on a true story and tells of a runaway Louisiana plantation slave named Peter, who plans to escape through the nearby swamps after a savage whipping nearly kills him. Before he flees, Peter shares his plan with some of his fellow slaves. One of them warns, “There are many ways to die in a swamp,” to which Peter responds, “There are many ways to die here.”

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On his 10-day journey, Peter is pursued through the daunting morass by vicious bloodhounds and slave hunters on horseback. Once safely in the North, his back

is photographed. The image appeared in the July 4, 1863, issue of Harper’s Weekly, which ran the heart-wrenching photo under the title “The Scourged Back.” Readers around the world registered shock when they viewed Peter’s hideous constellation of thick scars crisscrossed with welts and strafe marks. That photo is said to have hastened the abolition movement.

“Emancipation” was written by Bill Collage and directed by Antoine Fuqua. “We have a lot of healing to do here,” Fuqua says, “but if we can look with open hearts and open minds and have a real conversation about the ugly brutality and reality of slavery that might help with the healing. I think it is important for people to see that.”

“Throughout my career, I have turned down many films that were set in slavery,” finishes Will Smith. “I never wanted to show us like that. And then this picture came along. It is a film about the heart of a man and what can be called the first viral image. Cameras had just been created, and that image of what Peter went through went around the world and was a rallying cry against slavery.”

“Emancipation” premieres in theaters on Dec. 2 and on Apple TV a week later.

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Old-Fashioned Hanukkah Latkes

The Jewish festival of lights begins at sundown on December 18 this year, and families everywhere will begin peeling potatoes and heating up frying pans. Potato pancakes, or latkes, pay tribute to the miracle of the holiday, when a small jug of oil kept the menorah in the Jewish temple lit for eight days (instead of just one). Now, people around the world celebrate Hanukkah by eating oily, fried foods, and luscious latkes are at the top of the “let’s eat” list.

Ingredients:

• 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb.), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into quarters

• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Safflower or other oil for frying

• Applesauce

• Sour cream (optional)

1. Using a food processor with a coarse grating disk, grate potatoes and onion. Pour into a clean dish towel and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.

2. In a large bowl, add potatoes, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper and mix until flour is absorbed.

3. Heat about ¼” of oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot (a

BOOK REVIEW

The usual Christmas books are pulled from shelves to re-read, give as gifts, or just decorate the mantle, and this gem is no exception. It contains a multitude of little-known facts about the holidays to share with guests following your holiday feast. “The Little Book of Christmas: Ho Ho Ho” is by Joanna Gray (2019). Enjoy!

• The all-time favorite Christmas film is Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) starring James Stewart and Donna Reed.

• Elves were first mentioned in “Christmas Elves” by Louisa M. Alcott in 1856.

• Since the 1970’s – thanks to an advertising campaign – it’s become a Christmas tradition in Japan to enjoy a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

• Around AD 350, Pope Julius I proclaimed that Jesus was born on Dec. 25, so that’s the date we still observe.

• Christmas trees need to grow for 15 years before they can be sold.

• In 1843, Sir Henry Cole, a Victorian businessman, commissioned John Callcott Horsley to design a card showing a happy family enjoying Christmas; 1,000 cards were printed and sold. (In 2020, more than 2 billion were sent in America alone.)

• President Grover Cleveland decorated the White House tree with electric lights in 1895.

• In 1968, Apollo 8 broadcast live from its journey around the moon, the most watched program up to that time.

drop of water placed in the pan should sizzle), drop batter by heaping tablespoons into the pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape disks. When the edges are brown and crispy (about 5 minutes), flip and cook the second side about another 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel and drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm with applesauce and/or sour cream. Makes about 2-3 dozen latkes.

Facts You’ll Treasure: A Review of “The Little Book of Christmas: Ho Ho Ho” by

Christmas

Kathy A. Megyeri

• Santa’s sleigh would have to travel at 2,340,000 mph to reach every home on Christmas Eve.

• In 1931, illustrator Haddon Sundblom designed a Coca-Cola drinking Santa, which cemented Santa’s image globally.

• The first artificial Christmas tree was created in Germany out of goose feathers dyed green.

• About 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold annually in America.

• The all-time best-selling Christmas single is Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” with over 50 million copies since 1942.

• North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) Santa Tracker has 1.8 million Facebook followers and follows Santa’s progress around the globe from the North Pole.

• In 1839, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer got his start as an advertising gimmick for Montgomery Ward.

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Steve Overton CFP®, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, in Tampa and Sun City Center, FL, is number one on the list of the “100 Fast Growing Advisors to Watch” by AdvisorHub, a publication covering the wealth management industry. AdvisorHub recognizes elite financial advisors who are growing their practices by acquiring new clients and deepening their relationships with existing ones.

Overton was chosen based on his growth, the quality of practice, and character. The publication evaluated advisor nominations according to their assets under management, number of client relationships and acquisitions, years of experience, professional designations, community involvement, and the makeup of his team, among other criteria.

Overton is the Managing Director of The Overton Group, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. As a financial advisor, Overton provides financial

advice anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations, provided in one-on-one relationships. Steve and his son Matthew Overton, Financial Advisor, along with Registered Client Service Associate, Alyse Duffy, CRPC®, comprise The Overton Group team.

Overton has served in financial services in the Tampa Bay area since the year 2000, following a career in television broadcasting, most of that at WFLA-TV NewsChannel Eight, Tampa (NBC).

Overton is also very involved in Rotary International, serving as District 6890 District Governor in 2023 2024.

To take the first step toward a more confident financial future by setting up a complimentary initial consultation, call (813) 868-8727 to schedule. To learn more, visit www .ameripriseadvisors.com/team/ the-overton-group/.

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DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE at Ruth Eckerd Hall Saturday February 18

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NEW ORLEANS PRE MARDI GRAS

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Grab Your Jingle Bells: It’s a Christmas Scavenger Hunt!

From Bonita Springs and Cape Coral to Venice and Zephyrhills, it’s the holiday season! Whether it’s partners, friends, or grandkids, get out and about with this whimsical scavenger hunt.

The rules are simple: take a fun photo of yourself with as many items as you can in a certain amount of time (say, 2 hours) and then rejoin the group. Upload all the photos to a laptop and play the slideshow during your Christmas party. Fun extra: the couple or team with the most items wins a silly prize!

• Something red

• Something green

• Red and green plaid

• Candy cane

• Christmas card

• Eggnog

• Candle

• Star

• Christmas train

• Posing with Santa

• Naughty scene

• Nativity scene

• Snowman

• Silver bell

• Red stocking

• The Grinch

• Holly and berries

• Something sparkly

• A decorated mailbox

• Kiss under the mistletoe

• Christmas party on the calendar

• North Pole sign

• Someone laughing

• Christmas lights

• Gingerbread house

• Snowflake

• Someone sleeping

• Christmas sweater

• Red bow

• Dirty dishes

• Elf on a shelf

• Someone jumping in midair

• Christmas wreath

• Santa hat on the beach

• Nutcracker

• Snow globe

• Someone singing carols

• Rudolph

• Christmas-themed baked goods

• Cranberry and popcorn decoration

• Animal dressed up for Christmas

• Receipt for exactly $12.25

• Homemade Christmas tree ornament

BINGO! Chamber Ambassadors Raise $2,400 for Local Charities

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It may have “commerce” in its name, but the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce has more than business on its mind and in its heart, Suncoast News reports.

That couldn’t have been more evident than at the chamber’s Community Nonprofit Awareness Event on Nov. 3 at Elks Lodge #2284 in New Port Richey. At what it hopes to be the first of many such annual gatherings, the chamber brought together a variety of nonprofit groups in the area so that they could let the public, and one another, know of their activities and, hopefully, network and coordinate to provide more services to area residents.

Among those were Habitat for Humanity, which helps families build homes; Wreaths Across America, which honors deceased veterans; the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Florida, which operates a variety of service programs related to arts and culture, civic engagement, education and children’s issues and environmental protection; and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, which helps people with impaired or no hearing access affordable devices.

While representatives of the various organizations staffed their tables and explained their programs to the public and one another, the chamber came up with a last-minute surprise moment — its Ambassadors presented the Elks with support for its youth charities in the form of a $1,200 check to the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Named after Harry and Anna Miller, who donated land and a building to establish the original Florida Elks Hospital for Crippled Children, the fund supports the Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services and Florida Elks Youth Camp programs.

The Ambassadors, local businesspeople who serve as the public face of the chamber, raised the funds at a “Not Your Mother’s Bingo” night at the Elks lodge Sep. 22. In addition to the donation to the Harry-Anna trust, they raised another $1,200 for other local charities.

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MORNING COFFEE CONCERT

Best of Ballet

From Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat and more. Stuart Malina conducts.

Thu, Dec 15, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater

SPECIAL CONCERT Classical Christmas Carols

Michael Francis evokes a traditional English Christmas.

Sun, Dec 18, 2 pm, Straz Center

COFFEE CONCERT Let’s Dance

With Bernstein’s West Side Story Overture, Rodgers’ Slaughter on 10th Avenue and more.

Thu, Jan 12, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater

HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Featuring Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 with Nancy Chang.

Sun, Jan 22, 2 pm, Straz Center

Dec.

Christmas events

9: A Christmas Market

Vendors, arts & crafts, games, face painting, Christmas trees and wreaths! This fundraiser benefits “Hope With Every Smile,” a project of SmileFaith Foundation, a nonprofit creating smiles for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. FREE. SmileFaith Foundation, 5400 School Rd., New Port Richey

Dec.

10: Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Level up your Christmas with our Christmas Lighted Boat Parade! Watch as fleets of canoes, sailboats, and yachts take to the water decked out in a dazzling display of Christmas cheer. For info & tickets, follow Pier Dolphin Cruises on Facebook and Instagram. St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, 300 2nd Ave SE, St. Pete

Dec. 10:

Clearwater Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade

Tampa Bay’s Laura Moody is Grand Marshall for the 47th annual parade: Mandalay Channel – Island Estates – Memorial Causeway Bridge – City Fuel Dock – ending at judging area at the Clearwater Yacht Club. FREE (BYOB: bring your own boat). Clearwater Recreation Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater

Dec.

11: Holiday Lights in the Gardens

The Florida Botanical Gardens will sparkle with one million twinkling LED lights this season, along with laser lights and lighted figures! (NEW: children’s area with family-focused activities.) This holiday display attracts 100,000+ guests annually. $10. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo

Dec.

10: Santa’s Holiday Revue

This fast-paced musical takes an around-the-world tour of dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Kids can sing and clap along as they learn traditions and customs that instill holiday magic! $7.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo

Dec.

13: Making Spirits Bright Parade and Awards

Line up at Island Way Grill – North Beach – South Beach – over the bridge – MLK – Fort Harrison – past Historical Society for Parade Float judging and back to Island Way Grill. Judges Booth and VIP Parking at the Museum. FREE. Clearwater Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 610 S. Fort Harrison, Clearwater

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

TO COME UP SMELLING LIKE A NOSE

It’s not a Christmas present, but I am getting a special gift this December. It’s something I never expected, dreamed of nor wished for, but it is very practical and actually quite functional, not just for looks. For all intents and purposes, I am getting a new nose. My old one has served me quite well all these years, but it’s time for a change.

Last July, I emerged from the community pool with a sunburnt nose and a particular red spot that would not go away, no matter what lotions and potions I put on it. It didn’t hurt and it didn’t itch. I went to my family doctor, who sent me to a dermatologist. The bad news is that it was basal cell melanoma, not all that uncommon in the Sunshine state. The good news: it’s among the least aggressive and non-invasive forms of cancer.

I visualized myself leafing through a nose catalogue to choose my next schnoz. Should I go for the Owen Wilson, the Albert Einstein, or the Patrick Dempsey? In my twenties I’d been compared to Paul Newman. Maybe I could opt for his nose and recover my youth. I finally decided that I want a silver nose like the one Lee Marvin sported in “Cat Ballou.” Actually, it doesn’t really matter as long as it has two nostrils and can draw breath.

Likely they’ll just restore the one I have, possibly with scars. If so, I’ll just tell everyone I got them during a sword fighting competition. “You should see the other guy!”

Mike Wright’s wife is coulrophobic and refuses to let him substitute the nose he bought at Walgreen’s for “Red Nose Day.” If you want it, please contact him.

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Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.

The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

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.

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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:

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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?

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CREATIVE CORNER

The orange tree blooms after Ian

Scent of sweet citrus

Fills our lanai

Color of creativity is orange Trees are amazing grace

Lighting up our lives

Almost Christmas

For submissions: Send your poem (150 words or less) to Michele.Baker@ lifestylesafter50.com with the words “Creative Corner” in the subject line.

How to Get Fido to Wear Jingle Bells and Santa Hat in 3 Easy Steps

By: Eugenia Chen, CEO of Pandaloon

The holiday season is here, and while you’re pulling out your Christmas sweaters, bring out Fido’s, too! Here are some tips for getting your pet into his holiday best:

Make a slow introduction

Oftentimes, we want to jump into seeing our pets wear their silly Santa hat or sweater without considering that it’s a new experience for them. Take the time to introduce clothes to pets slowly. Start by putting clothes near them, then set clothes on part of their body, and gradually work your way to putting their head through the hole and finally getting them on. This can be done in a few minutes to a few hours and maybe even days early – it depends on your pet.

Use positive reinforcement

Any time your pet shows interest in the clothes – such as sniffing and interacting with them – offer a reward. If your pet is food motivated, use treats to show them that clothes are a good thing, or maybe a simple “good boy” or “good girl” and a scratch behind the ears will make them happy. Positive reinforcement is shown to have great results in training pets.

Choose comfortable outfits

Most of us know the feeling of wearing uncomfortable clothes that restrict our movement, are too hot, itchy, etc. Pets feel the same exact way in clothes, so choose something that works for Fido’s lifestyle and ensures he’s comfortable. For example, Pandaloon.com makes holiday costumes that are lightweight and adjustable with an open back to properly ventilate.

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Charles-Henri enjoys the holidays almost as much as his extensive staff. Happy Holidays from St. Pete!

WOMEN SEEKING MEN

WOMEN SEEKING MEN

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5544 – ACTIVE - ADVENTUROUS

- PHYSICALLY FIT. W, WW, HWP. Passionate, fun-loving, easy-going, straight forward. I like bowling and exploring the outdoors. What’s your story? Seeking male 65-89. St. Petersburg.

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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.

5552 ISO ST PETE MALE. 60’s, recently retired to Florida. Looking for fun companion to enjoy all this area has to offer. Fit and healthy. 5’, NS, educated, attractive.

5556 – SEEKING SINCERE, HONEST COMPANION. I’m 80yy. B, H, C, F. Like to swim and travel. NS, NDrg, R, P. Seeking male, 65 to 89. Send name and phone number.

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.

5557 – I’M TRYING! I’m looking for someone who doesn’t think he’s better than everyone else. I’m 79yy, 5’5”, blue

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.

eyes, white hair. NS, ND, NDrg, SOH, HWP. I’m told I look younger than I am but looks aren’t everything. It’s what’s in the heart & soul. I like to dance to the 50’s & 60’s & country music. I’d like to meet a man in his late 70’s to early 80’s and healthy. SOH, HWP, and a good heart & soul. Please send phone number. Good luck & GOD bless.

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.

5558 – SEEKING INTELLECTUAL not afraid to voice opinions. SM 75 to 85 who is not intimidated by educated female, who likes to learn. Must love dogs, have a tongue in cheek sense of humor & likes touch.

5561 – LOOKING FOR A NICE, HONEST SOULMATE. I enjoy dancing, beaches, walks and cooking home made meals. I am honest, affectionate, sincere, romantic, compassionate. I also love giving back rubs to my man.

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!

MEN SEEKING WOMEN

5537 DSWM A YOUNG 81 attractive looks 70. Looking for a gal to share my life with. Love travel, dining, dance. Has a nice family. Lives in Nokomis. Will move.

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5415 - M, WW, NS, SD, HWP, P, FF, likes cards, walks, cooking, travel, fun.

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5550 WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY? WM, 61, HWP, single, looking for discreet playful partner relationship. Role play. Bedroom games possible. Could lead to a LTR. You never know?

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seeking t, attractive, female. Very handsome, very t senior. 5’11”, 175, blue eyes, silver hair. Let’s enjoy life’s pleasures. Dunedin.

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CommonLY USeD ABBReViATionS: F-Female, M-Male, S-Single, D-Divorced, WWWidow, A-Asian, B-Black, H-Hispanic, I-Indian, W-White, C-Christian, J-Jewish, YO-Years Old, YY-Years Young, ISO-In Search Of, SOH-Sense Of Humor, SM-Smokes, S-Light Smoker, NSNon Smoker, ND-Non Drinker, SD-Social (Light) Drinker, DR-Drinks, NDrg- No Drugs, LTR-Long Term Relationship, HWP-Height & Weight Proportional, R-Retired, P-Professional, FF-Friendship First, TLC-Tender Loving Care.

Better Health. It’s About Time. The VIPcare Patient Experience

Going to see your doctor is probably never on your list of things to do for fun; however, it’s important in maintai ning your health, especially for adults 65 and older. Pa tients who have an ongoing relationship with their pri mary care physician have fewer unnecessary trips to the ER. That’s why you need a doctor that you’re comfortable with and who you trust. One you can turn to 24/7.

Quality over Quantity

It can be hard to find that doctor with whom you truly connect. Healthcare has become so rushed. It’s like doc tors compete to see the most patients. Sadly, that doesn’t leave much time for one-on-one time.

That was the key difference Dan and Tina DiFrancesco noticed with VIPcare after moving from Pennsylva nia. “They make you feel like you’re the only one,” Tina said. “It’s really the first doctor that I’ve had like that.”

Time for a Better Experience

Dan had two doctors before visiting VIPcare. He ad mits they were nice but immediately noticed a different

experience upon switching. “The doctors, they care,” he said. “You get an X-ray or something, they call you, ‘how did you make out.’”

By taking the time to know you and your health his tory, your primary care physician can provide you with the specialized care you need and deserve. No more running around from doctor to doctor for answers. Your doctor is your direct link to comprehensive care.

“The whole office, they follow up,” Tina said about her VIPcare experience. “The next day they’re on the phone with you. It’s great.”

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MetroPlaces Introduces Angeline

a groundbreaking 6,200+ acre mixed-use, master planned community that will completely transform Pasco County, Florida. Angeline is destined to be one of west-central Florida’s most innovative, healthy, and sustainable places to call home.

DESIGNED FOR LIVING WELL

Angeline’s first builder, Lennar Homes, is debuting its Active Adult Collection, which are designated single-family homes and villas exclusively for active adults 55 and better. Each home backs up to green spaces for privacy and natural views.

Residents in the Active Adult neighborhood have exclusive access to a private amenity center and clubhouse featuring a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts and more. A multitude of elegant gathering areas and on-site dining complete the facility.

Other planned amenities include a 130+ acre regional park and lake, a Lagoon and beach, a Town Center with restaurants and retail, and over 3,600 acres of pristine, undeveloped green space.

A CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH

Moffitt Cancer Center plans to create a 775-acre research and corporate innovation development within Angeline—an area larger than downtown Tampa. Moffitt’s initial plans include a hospital, research and development space, office, laboratories, pharmacies, educational facilities, hotel, and commercial space. The new research development will be a game-changer in the medical world, envisioned as a new global destination to live, work, and cure cancer.

Neighborhoods within Angeline will also be built with a digital infrastructure to provide high-speed connectivity indoors and outdoors. Lennar’s eight furnished models are now open for potential home buyers to tour.

NEXT-GENERATION AMENITIES

A trail network spanning up to 100 miles is envisioned as the backbone of the community, connecting residents to nature, and providing safe, multi-modal routes to schools, restaurants, and entertainment all within the community.

The first amenity to open will be Angeline Farm, a sustainable fruit and vegetable farm that will be a premier amenity for residents and the greater Pasco County community. As a professionallymanaged farming operation, the farm will offer fresh, local produce for purchase, engaging events, nutrition classes and a variety of educational programming, and so much more.

Angeline will offer residents a thoughtfully-planned blend of greenspace, trails, and a village center with retail and dining. It will be a one-of-a-kind community that will propel Pasco County into the global spotlight as a destination for medical innovation and next-generation living.

For more information, visit MetroPlaces.com.

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