Lifestyles After 50 Lake Edition, May 2016

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Celebrating Our Coming of Age: A reader-inspired evolution on-and-offline Dear Readers, “It’s a very ancient saying, but a true and honest thought, that if you become a [writer], by your [readers] you’ll be taught.”

Amanda Smith, Editor

That’s my personal rendition of the spoken lines that open a classic tune from The King and I; and its message introducing “Getting to Know You” is a profound one - often times in trying to engage and impart knowledge on others, we end up receiving just as much in return.

As May marks my sixth published issue as editor of Lifestyles, I feel like I can finally claim the title of “Advocate for Greater Later Living.” Over my first half a year here at Lifestyles I’ve become intimate with my own ignorance of the complexity of the generation born between 1946 and 1964, as I’m now only just beginning to understand the profound impact they’ve had on every aspect of American culture.

Most importantly, I’ve come to the conclusion that any attempts to make broad sweeping generalizations about “baby boomers” as a sole entity is futile.

The fascinating and inspiring readers of Lifestyles have served as a perfect microcosm of the vast array of interests, hobbies and beliefs of older Americans - and I’ve learned that applying rigid definitions or uniform qualities to a group of people by examining their age rather than their impact is no more successful with those over 50 than it is for any other generation. It’s not so much about age, I’ve learned, it’s a lot more about...wait for it...lifestyle.

“Getting to know you, putting it my shot on film attached. Readers type us emails on iPads and I’ve even way, but nicely, you are precisely, conducted an interview via text with a my cup of tea...”

60+ woman. All preconceived notions Anyone at the office will tell you of the 50+ crowd are officially gone. there’s not much I like more than putting it my way; except maybe Just as this past six months have taught when you put it yours. Lately, we’ve me about an audience that runs the been receiving an influx of responses gamut of thought-systems, lifestyles and reactions from readers - giving and media consumption - both serious their opinions and lessons from life iPhone users and paper purists partial on topics ranging from the culture of to print - I’ve also learned how much American political campaigns to how tenderness I have for an age group pursuing methods aimed at personal too often marginalized by a society transcendence have translated to dead set on stereotyping. The truth is tangible results in their everyday lives. the technologically-savvy 50+ are the norm, as are those who aren’t so into electronic activity.

Some manage their finances through online banking, use smartphone wellness apps and smile at their grandkids on Skype and some spend time outside (what a novel idea!) with a book and not a cell phone ring in earshot.

And some do both.

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The candid, diverse feedback we’ve received lately is so appreciated - and truly fascinating. To know advanced yoga practitioners read our publication right alongside devout Christian mothers tells me we must be doing something right. And when a retired school adminstrator turned author writes to share the incredible personal growth and success he found through local writing classes I know reinvention is real - right along with a second chance at love - thanks to pictures sent in by a longtime widower who now beams with new love.

But it’s not just the intellectuallystimulating stories and feel-good photos we receive that I find delightful - it’s also the way in which we receive it. Cards come in the mail in handwritten cursive with photos

In an effort to serve the undefinable (that’s you) we’re thrilled to announce an evolution your diversity inspired: the new LifestylesAfter50.com. Made with high functionality in mind, it’s got a sleek design, clear navigation and high usability. Our whole team is excited to share stories using videos, slideshows and audio clips, as well as webexclusive content that’ll make our site an exciting place to be. So welcome it as a tool to elevate our primary medium, print - because it’s not going anywhere. We expect the web’s ability for us to comment to readers in real time will only enhance our paper.

Besides, from a Millennial with an iPhone addiction and a journalism degree, the smell of newspaper ink and the crinkling of a page as you turn it will never get old.

Sincerely, Amanda Smith

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Aging in a New Light: Interview with Lifestyles After 50 reader Linda Moore

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n March, we ran a feature story titled “Aging: the bigger picture” featuring winners from a British photo contest that asked participants to disprove some of the less enlightened stereotypes about aging. We asked our own readers to submit similar images, to help the world see “aging in a new light.”

Our readers heeded the call and we received wonderful photos that help to redefine retirement and growing older in a modern age. Here’s a photo submitted by 61-year-old Lifestyles reader Linda Moore admiring a rare wild azalea while kayaking on the Little River in Colquitt County, GA, along with a few of her thoughts on a new kind of aging.

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Q: What inspired you to submit a photo to help redefine aging?

I was told when you reach retirement age all you’ll want to do is sit on the couch. In reality, we love retirement and we’re so active with camping, bike rides and enjoying our seven grandchildren.

Q: What’s the best part about growing older?

You’re more empathetic and experienced, which allows you to really help others by sharing the wisdom you’ve gained.

Thanks Linda! Help evolve views on aging by emailing your photo to Editor@LifestylesAfter50.com.

ondays. Care package for our troops all year. We are collecting care packages for our troops all year long, accepting letters, small banners, items for doggie boxes (for military K-9), and donations for postage/packing. Drop off and label “Care Package” for our Troops and we will do the rest.

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N Canal St. Leeburg, 34748. Call Auxiliary American Officer Judy at (352) 430 - 4355. Amvets.com

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hursdays. The Beat Goes On. Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll music while dancing on large dance floor.

Food, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. $7. 7-9 p.m.

Olympia Banquets and Events. 2728 West Old Highway, Mount Dora, 32757.

Call (352) 729 - 2939. Olympiabanquetsandevents.com

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The American Legion Post 18 Luncheon. Come enjoy good food and fellowship with all that will be there.

Menu: ham, niblet corn, green lima beans, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Located on Hwy 44 just east of Hwy 301 in Wildwood.Donation $7.50.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more info call (352) 748 - 7009.

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Lake Harris Run Beginner Paddling Adventure. Canoes, kayaks and safety vests will be available for novice paddlers. Experienced staff will cover paddling basics and safety.

Participants will then practice what they have learned in a well supervised environment. Free. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hickory Point Recreational Facility, 27341 State Rd 19, Tavares, Call (352) 324 – 6141.

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&15 Jazz on the Vineyard Green. Enjoy talented Jazz musicians on the outdoor stage the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, and soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary winery tours and wine tasting. donation will be accepted. Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 US 27 N., Clemont, 34717.Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.

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Navigating21Change: East Lake Heritage Festival.

Join us for a celebration of local history. There will be a Civil War campsite as well as historic military vehicles. Blackwater Creek band will provide music. There will be informational displays, food, and a country store.

Veterans to be honored. Free. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. East Lake County Library, 31340 S. County Road 437, Sorrento, 32776.

Call (352) 223 - 8574. Eastlakehistoricalsociety.com

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Annual Blueberry Festival and Yard Sale. Benefiting the Cross Creek volunteer fire department. A fun day of great food, live entertainment, yard sale, bake sale featuring blueberry recipes, craft vendors, turkey shoot and kid’s activities. Free admission. (352) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Intersection By466-3353.

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OUR FAITHFUL Local National Library Week events seek to prove Facts & Figures: America’s Favorite Pets COMPANIONS there are some gifts the internet just can’t give Number of U.S. households that own a pet, by type of animal: I Pet fun facts on our

n a world gone digital, cel- Week promotes the value, serebrating a building of books vices and impact provided by may seem like a thing of the libraries all over the country. past. But this year’s National 2016’s theme “Libraries TransLibrary Week theme reminds form” he first week of May rings in Na- honors the library as the Americans of Week, all thea ways tional Pet chancea tooriginal cele- mode of mass sharing system of furry, free, indiscriminateknowledge and information, brate our feathered (or justofplain ly-accessible is stillbyreland asks citizens to elevate its fishy) friends.books Sponsored the Amerievant - and irreplacable. importance in American culmillion can Medical Veterinary Association, the Observed thishonor yearthefrom ture Week intends to value of petsby recognizing its unique April National Library value. The overwhelming mesand all10-16, they bring to our human world, • 67% of dog owners including companionship, protection consider pets to be and an infectious happiness, that adds so much joy to their owners’ lives - and family members may even add years of health as well.

• Most popular names: Pets can give those who are struggling Bella (f) & Charlie (m) something to care about, a partner to exercise with, and an unconditional love that helps to heal. In gratitude of all the innumerable smiles they inspire, learn a little bit about your pets with our fun fact graphic, remember to take your pet to the vet regularly, and if you’re considering a new addition to you family, read our reasons why rescuing your next pet does so much good for the world.

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Interestingly, the origins of this national observance were to reclaim the status of the library in the face of new media. In the mid-1950s, research revealed Americans were spending millionless time reading and more time with radios and televisions. million cats are Concerned• 94about decreased reading, active develownedcitizens in the U.S., oped National Library revealing that catWeek based on the idea that if people owners are quite fond were motivated to read, they of having 1 would support andmore use than libraries. The original 1958 theme was “Wake Up and Read!”

Decades later, library use is lower than ever, causing some to consider them obsolete. But library advocates have assembled a list of reasons why this American institution still matters. With a campaign touting

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In addition to presenting starBy almost sheer numbers, tling facts in• an scientific nature, the campaign also tries fish reign supreme appealing towith Americans more over 170 milspiritual side. A group meditalion pet fish owned tion event at Lake County’s throughout the there U.S. Tavares branch proves are some things you just can’t do via the internet. This free “Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop,” held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday April 14, demonstrates how the library functions as a social and educational center, where community members can come

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The event is promoted as a way to learn to meditate to in• If you’re looking for a crease productivity, happiness, pet to spend a lifetime balance and with,inspiration birds are it:and someit invites you to bring a journal parrotsexperience. live 60-100 yrs! to share your Not only is the campaign transforming American views of the library, it may just transform you a little in the process.

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7.6 million pets enter shelters every year.

event will be held fromyou 10 - 11 By rescuing, Over 55% of those The a.m. on Thurs. April 14 in the TRA at 100 E. Caroline St. in Taare saving lives! are never adopted. Room vares. To learn more, please call Marli Lopez at (352) 742-6204.

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BLAZE A TRAIL TO REINVENTION The pursuit of new work, new relationships and new discoveries of purpose and passion are revolutionizing “retirement” as the bold blaze a trail and dare to dream. port unseen jumps in consumer spending, notions of the family unit began to change, and life in America became almost unrecognizable.

It makes sense then, that as their labyrinthine journey continues, and the first wave of the generation greet their 70s, that the traditional idea of retirement would be questioned and redefined too.

That’s exactly how they’re seen by the Administration for Community Living, as their annual leadership of Older Amerhe infamous American ican’s Month (OAM) in May generation born between is celebrated in 2016 with the 1946 and 1964 aren’t exactly theme, Blaze a Trail. known for maintaining status Blaze a Trail celebrates the quo. A product of a bonafide growing and increasingly vital baby boom following the end part older Americans play in of World War II, at 76 millionour country, highlighting their strong, their births presented varied and deeply rooted roles such an unprecedented popuin local communities, and their lation surge in America that large influence on the nation’s they’ve been altering the culeconomy, politics, and the arts. tural landscape ever since.

From 69-year-old NASA AdAs they first crowded classministrator Charles Bolden, rooms and then the workplace, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita their sheer volume caused inevMoreno to 83-year-old Ruth itable change to every phase of Bader Ginsberg, who took her life they encountered. Life soon seat as a Supreme Court Justice revealed there were advantages at age 60, older adults are blazand challenges to having size ing trails in all aspects of Ameron your side. Career advanceican life, with some trailblazers ment was met with fierce com- Generation Ageless petition, as so many vied for Even the names don’t seem to rising to the task of unexpected the same job, but some histo- fit - “elder,” “senior citizen,” events in life and others reinrians credit that very need for even “baby boomer” itself seems venting themselves entirely. an edge in the environment as a all wrong. The generation of Lovingly referred to as Second The single strike of a match can start a whole new fire...what will you set ablaze? catalyst for a time of incredible change-agents reveal themselves Acts, personal reinvention and business in California for 16 three at the time and learning innovation and prosperity. as far more interesting and pow- the pursuit of lifelong dreams years while pursuing his art on the skill herself.

While unexpected economic erful than those names suggest. are being embraced by more the side, at age 53 Overbey took Overbey’s upheaval and the massive im- Besides, the changes they’ve cre- trailblazers everyday as they a risk, took a job in Michigan first book, plications of automation would ated are really just beginning, as open themselves to new work that proved a disaster, and not published force boomers to redefine the these rebels are predicted to live and new passions, creating a long after discovered his wife in his very nature of work in America, longer than any generation in our positive impact on the lives of was - surprise! - pregnant.

50s, was they also altered social norms history with many working way people of all ages. inspired by “When I found out Sophia to an enormous extent. The first past retirement age - by choice, One trailblazer, Taylor Over- was coming, I was doing odd his young generation to grow up with tele- not necessity. daughter. bey, welcomed a new career, jobs, and knew I had to find vision as a central part of their In all actuality, they have a new baby and a new artistic something secure to ensure she “It’s definitely unexpected lives, they were also the first to the potential to forever change venture rendering delightful was well provided for,” he ex- that I’m raising a small child as be bombarded with advertising the American perception of ag- success when he least expected plains. “Instead of taking any old I approach 60,” he admits. “I’ve - and some say, its subliminal ing, suggesting a new name for it - all after the age of 50. Af- job I could find, I took a chance got a young family when most effects. Economic figures re- boomers - the “trail blazers.” ter owning a successful window and went back to school for my people my age have grandkids. dream degree - a master’s in digi- And starting a new career at the tal media. As it turns out, I now typical retirement age is unbeOPERATION REINVENTION: FOllOw yOuR PAssION, usE yOuR skIlls teach at that very Institute and lievable also. But it’s my dream Pursue a second career offering personal and financial reward. It’s time to miraculously, I found my real job and she’s my dream baby, pursue your dreams. What were you good at as a child? Why not at least try it? calling when I took an elective and they’re two twists of fate I in children’s book illustration. wouldn’t trade for the world.”

Embrace the arts to express yourself. Learn to paint, take dance classes, maybe Serendipity got my first book in See the book trailer for Overbey’s even try stand-up comedy. To become an artist, kiss your comfort zone goodbye. front of a publisher who signed “The I-Wants and the Gimmies” Keep learning and growing. Learn a language, enroll in a computer class or take me and have since agreed to pub- at LifestylesAfter50.com & learn lish my second one.” more about his illustration work that bucket list trip. Challenging yourself keeps you happy, healthy & connected.

Written as a humor-filled at Taylor-O-Studios.com. If you’re Use your vast experience to serve others. Volunteers help keep their local com- fable about the value of shar- blazing your own trail, we’d love to ing, Overbey says he wrote the hear about it - email your story to munity thriving - and even alive. Find opportunities in your area at Serve.Gov/ book for his daughter, who was editor@lifestylesafter50.com.

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A TRIBU TE TO MOTHERHOOD A book of timeless words from famous faces celebrate mothers’ impact in a gorgeous way.

In need of a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Check out Jena Pincott’s Mom Candy: 1,000 Quotes of Inspiration for Mothers. Filled with delightfully relatable musings from favorite notable women, the book shares the hilarious and sensitive sides of motherhood. Here’s a peek at a few quotes on pages designed by the publisher:

LOVE AFTER 50: Reader Jack Buettner shares a story of love and reawakening

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few months ago, we ran a story exploring a rather sensitive subject - the love lives of widows who, after grieving the loss of their beloved spouse, sought romance once again. Fascinated, we opened up the rich and complex topic to our readers, with a request for opinions, advice and experiences of dating later in life. Jack Buettner, a reader from Venice, sent in a truly heartwarming story of finding love and a passion for life again when he found his sweetheart.

Jack writes: Chris and I each lost our spouses of more than 58 years, but life didn’t end there!

After periods of grieving, we moved forward, met each other, and fell in love. We not only have the same Christian beliefs, we like the same things (well mostly) and we know that life is an adventure best shared with someone you love!

Jack and Chris We love the way Jack’s story just brims with joy and inspires all of us to believe in magic at any age. Thank you Jack, for helping us to redefine aging!

Did you find love when you least expected it?

Does your story offer hope and inspiration to those who long for romance? Email your love story to editor@LifestylesAfter50.com for a chance to be featured in our June issue!

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Florida Gardening Guide: Tips & Tasks for May All year long, we’re featuring tips and tasks for successful gardening in the Sunshine State - and the month of May is all about the virtue of maintenance. For a head start on hurricane sea-

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son, sharpen all those pruning tools now - this ensures you’ll have time to chip and compost the prunings before big storms turn them into projectiles. Next up, check the lawn for bad patches, indicative of early insect problems. Catch them now and you may be able to nip them in the proverbial bud.

For expanded words of gardening wisdom, visit LifestylesAfter50.com where you can download a free copy of our “Florida Gardening Guide” calendar and follow along online for more detailed tips every month.

It’s spring! Let Health Bloom with a Screening Mammo

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ay 8th kicks off Women’s Health Week and the 8th is also Mother’s Day, making it the perfect time to think about protecting your health and reminding the women you love they might be due for a routine screening mammogram.

The Board Certified radiologists of RAO recommend that women get a baseline mammogram by age 40 to establish a healthy image that can be compared to future exams, which should be performed every one to two years.

“A lot of women put off routine screening for a number of reasons,” says RAO radiologist and breast imaging specialist Dr. Amanda Aulls.

“The main reasons women give are that mammograms are uncomfortable or frightening, or that they’re too busy. As a woman and the mother of a MatureLIfestyles_HalfPage.pdf

young child, I get it. But while a mammogram may be a bit uncomfortable and interrupt your regular duties, our healthcare team goes out of its way to make sure your visit is as quick and pleasant as possible.

A mom herself, Dr. Amanda Aulls believes that valuing your own health is a key part of motherhood and family life.

As for the fear factor, remind yourself that when caught in its very earliest stage, breast cancer has an extremely high cure rate. So come in for a few minutes, get it over with and go on 1

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with your day knowing you’re taking the best possible care of yourself. And,” she adds, “remember you’re doing it for more than yourself, but also for the people who love you.”

Designated as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiologists (ACR), RAO’s Women’s Imaging Center and TimberRidge Imaging Center provide a full spectrum of breast imaging and diagnostic services, including tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography.

Clinical tests reveal it is 40% more accurate at catching invasive cancers and eliminating stressful false positives than traditional mammography.

When an alternative or follow-up exam is needed, RAO is ACR-accredited in all qualifying breast modalities, including breast MRI, breast ultra-

sound, both mammography and stereotactic breast biopsy, as well as additional services like breast needle localization, breast aspiration and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

“We offer everything for every stage of examination,” assures Dr. Aulls. “And we work directly with your doctor to provide comprehensive diagnosis, applicable treatment if needed, and plenty of patient education. We treat women how I would want my mother, my sister, my friends and myself to be treated – with expertise and genuine caring.”

Schedule your own screening today!

To learn more about RAO’s services, staff and insurance coverage, please call (352) 671-4300.

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BOARD CERTIFIED RADIOLOGISTS & BREAST SPECIALISTS (left to right): Ryan K. Tompkins, MD • Amanda Aulls, MD, Medical Director • Lance P. Trigg, MD We are proudly contracted with a variety of insurances and file all claims with the exception of non-contracted HMO's.

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Pickleball - The Unofficial Sport of RVers

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Eternal Bloom

Local yoga legend’s evolution proves the best things often blossom over time

by Amanda Smith

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trong, radiant and oh so peaceful, at 57 Wendy O’Lenic may as well be the picture of health - and beauty. With glowing skin, a toned and flexible physique, long, thick hair and a pauseworthy sense of poise, Wendy often finds herself fielding countless questions from class attendees at her Wendy Fit Yoga, Pilates & Personal Training Studio in Palm Harbor. And they all seem to ask the same thing - “How do you do it?”

If you’re looking for tips and tricks that let you cut corners while promising rapid results - Wendy’s wisdom is sure to disappoint. Her secrets to wellness are frustratingly simple and undeniably well-known: drink lots of water, eat a diet of fresh whole foods, participate in some kind of social and physical activity everyday and yes indeed, pray for good luck in the gene department. The closest thing she’s got to a secret, she says, are two four-letter words...“Slow. Down.”

As deceptively simple as her advice may sound, Wendy’s the first to admit that decelerating the pace of modern living - and the modern mind - is asking one to paddle upstream. At first it feels utterly impossible, but with diligent practice, tenacity and just enough madness to believe it’s actually achievable, you begin to make your own current in the world.

“Modern society isn’t exactly conducive to wellness,” Wendy laments, “especially for women (and specifically mothers) who have been taught their whole life to put everyone else first. To truly live a life revering slowness, rest and intention you’ve definitely got to go against the grain - but honestly, sometimes life doesn’t give you much choice.”

Making the mind-body connection For as long as Wendy can remember, she’s been involved in dance and fitness.

After cheerleading in high school and enrolling at USF to study psychology, she soon racked up so many credits in dance and fitness she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in dance and a minor

Wendy O’Lenic of WendyFit.com in exercise physiology. Having paid some of her way through college by teaching fitness classes, Wendy knew she’d found her passion, and although she took a few detours along the way, her heart always remained in fitness. While the unbelievable physique she sports as she approaches 60 definitely owes some of its lasting power to her diehard dedication to fitness for decades, she admits her relationship with exercise wasn’t always healthy.

“During periods of stress I always exercised more; it was my most dependable stress reliever,” she shares. “But as I confronted the most stressful time of my life the constant rigorous exercise went from a

Wendy’s top 3 reasons why it’s never too late to start yoga

no impact with yoga, so Speaking of joints, yoga combats The key components of yoga are 1ing Theres it’s perfect for those reintroduc- 2 arthritic pain. Practicing yoga circu- 3 the breath, and simply showing up. themselves to exercise or even just lates synovial fluid, an important fluid of Even if all you do is sit there with your starting out. The lack of impact makes yoga a perfect exercise option for anyone sensitive to pain in their joints.

the body that keeps joints healthy and strong. Cells then create new connective tissue, which reduces tension and pain.

eyes closed, reintroducing your body to deep breathing, you’re giving your mind a break and relaxing your whole system.

helpful tool to a hurtful one. It was clear to others I was imbalanced, but with so much on my mind, I couldn’t hear their warnings or see what was happening to me.”

As the stress piled up and Wendy found herself buying a new business and a new house, getting divorced, and facing single motherhood all at once, her body started to give.

“Our bodies can only take so much,” she warns, “and that period of my life pushed mine to the limit. I was over-exercising and underweight, working too hard and too long - and soon enough, my stress level began manifesting itself as internal issues. I had ulcers, skin irritations, and anyone who caught a glimpse of me could feel my chronic stress...looking back on that time, I can’t believe I thought I was ok, but what happened next was the painful wake-up call I desperately needed, it ushered in the best thing that’s ever happened to me in my life.”

The breaking point Wendy’s recalling came in the form of a painful herniated disc in her back that left her debilitated.

“It’s awful, and anyone who’s faced this injury knows the pain it causes,” she says. “But it also caused a real shift in me.

It was the injury that brought me within.”

While on ordered rest, she says, it became clear she needed to shift her focus.

Wendy reflected, and disciplined her inner world and her thoughts like she had done with her body. As meditation became a way life, her wellness underwent a silent hurricane of transformation.

“That’s how I learned to slow down, to listen, to respect limits. The injury taught me healing the mind is often key to healing the body.”

These days, curious folks wander into her studio and meet this Wise Woman with awe. If her body reflects a dedicated physical practice, her new demeanor reflects a deep, meditative one.

Freedom After 50 While Wendy acknowledges that a lifelong exercise habit does correlate to higher bone density, she’s quick to encourage 50+ women without a fitness background to embrace their unique opportunity.

“My 50s are the least stressful time of my life,” she says. “I’ve raised my children, I’ve fulfilled a lot of traditional duties. And so many women my age can relate. A lot of major stress is over, and I want women embarking on their later years to finally start prioritizing their own wellness. I want women to know it’s never too late to bloom,” she says. “And in fact, your bloom is really only just beginning.”

All photos by KevinKeliiPhotography.com

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

- Lao Tzu

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Stem cells break 25-year stalemate in COPD options for Floridians

by David Ebner

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ccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States even thoughthe death ratehas dropped more than 35 percent since 1990. Similarly, the cancer death rate has dropped about 9percent. However, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has risen from the fifth leading cause of death to the third, and its mortality rate has increased by over 30 percent.

According to the American Lung Association, 11 million Americans have COPD, and an estimated 1 million are Floridians.

Jim D., whose last name is abbreviated for medical privacy, has been a patient at Lung Institute since 2014. Jim believes COPD “hasn’t seen the news media awareness campaigns needed to stimulate research funding.”

The Lung Institute treats patients with their own stem cells because stem cells act as the body’s healing sys-

tem. The body alerts these cells, and they flow to the area that needs repair.

However, stem cells are slow to react, and in someone who is chronically ill, they’re even slower. Realizing this, the physicians at the Lung Institute developed a procedure to help the stem cells do their job more efficiently.

The physicians extract a patient’s stem cells from blood or bone marrow tissue, separate them and return them intravenously. The cells then travel through the heart, straight to the lungs where they are trapped. Once there, the cells can promote healing of the lungs, potentially improving lung function.

The company operates affiliate clinics in Tampa, FL; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Scottsdale, AZ and Dallas, TX. During the past three years, the Lung Institute has treated over 2,000 patients. A recent Lung Institute study indicated that 82% of patients report an increase in quality of life after stem cell treatment, and 60 % of those who took a pulmonary function test reported an increase in lung function.

While the mortality rates for heart disease and cancer are on the decline, lung disease mortality has seen a sharp increase in the last 20 years.

For the 1 million Floridians with COPD, the mortality ranking of COPD isn’t as significant as their struggle to breathe and live their lives. After 25 years of the growing COPD diagnosis rate and little medical advancement, it seems like there is hope on the horizon with clinics like the Lung Institute and stem cell therapy.

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EXPERIENCE ALASKA An Alaskan cruise remains one of the greatest adventures in American travel.

Here’s how to make yours as enchanting as your dreams.

SCENIC VS. ADVENTURE: CHOOSING YOUR CRUISE

Our top picks for all kinds of cruisers

INVESTING IN THE ICONIC

Make the most of this quintessential bucket list trip by valuing its uniqueness

With its vastness, daunting winters and landscapes full of intrigue and allure, Alaska exudes a rare majestic quality. For those seeking its special aura and a trip of a lifetime, it doesn’t disappoint - especially if you invest in what makes it special. When deciding how best to balance a dream trip and a modest budget, here are our picks for those things “uniquely Alaska” that are truly worth every penny.

Put stock in a solid wardrobe of layers.

Even Alaska’s summer months see temperatures drop deeply at night - and rain often appears out of nowhere. Invest in quality, water-resistant layers so the state’s notoriously fickle weather doesn’t compromise an unforgettable excursion to the base of a towering glacier or a stunning (freezing) sunrise observed with awe.

Above all, book a balcony cabin. If there’s ever a time to splurge for a balcony cabin, it’s Alaska. Nothing’s more magical than opening up the balcony door, still groggy with sleep, to see how the scenery changed overnight (photo above taken from Princess cabin balcony). Rolling into a new port early each morning, the balcony scene was hushed and peaceful, offering intimate moments with the land.

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Many seasoned travelers on a bucket list trip relish in the “cruise” aspect of cruising - relaxing on the deck, their cabin’s private balcony area, and of course the ship’s observation lounges offering spectacular views of scenery passing by.

Others with a penchant for a bit more excitement get off the ship at every opportunity - but still enjoy the moving panorama while taking a breather between wild expeditions. Every cruise in Alaska in scenic of course, but those situated closer to shore offer easily seen and enjoyed wildlife, and the stunning natural beauty that Alaska is revered for.

Cruising the Scene: Best Scenic Cruise to Alaska Princess Cruises (Fleetwide) and Holland America (Fleetwide)

Both fleets feature high levels of comfort, service and personal attention - making them excellent choices for those seeking reliable levels of customer service and traveler accommodation. Just as important as your onboard experience, Princess and Holland America have some major clout in the world of Alaskan National Parks, due to their pioneering efforts to bring Alaskan cruising to the mainstream. These historic connections help them secure coveted permits to enter Glacier Bay National Park, so a higher percentage of their itineraries include this iconic locale. Truly, everything is Alaska is beautiful, but it doesn’t get much better than Glacier Bay.

Unleashing the Adventurer Within: Best Expedition Cruise to Alaska Un-Cruise Adventures (Fleetwide)

For those cruisers craving closer encounters with the wilds of Alaska, this eightship, naturalist-led cruise line offers incredibly intimate interactions with glaciers and wildlife - including getting you face-to-face with salmon fishing bears - and they manage to do it all with pampering and style. Un-Cruise’s most popular shore excursions are those trips featuring hiking, fishing and canoeing.

You’ll get a real taste of Alaska with the onboard cuisine, thanks to almost exclusive reliance on locally procured meats and seafood, and the meals are communal, quickly promoting a great sense of camaraderie among passengers, naturalists and the crew. The fares aren’t cheap, but they are all nearly all-inclusive.

To learn more visit: Princess.com, HollandAmerica.com and Un-Cruise.com.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO GO In Alaska, it really is all subjective

One of (if not the only) drawback of an Alaskan cruise is that you’re always at the mercy of the weather. At the outset, you’re limited to a six month booking window as most lines only cruise Alaska from May to September due to its harsh winters. Even in the summer, excursions like helicopter glacier tours are often cancelled due to heavy rain, so just be prepared to stay flexible.

For maximum savings: Budget travellers will find the least expensive rates at the start and end of cruising season when crowds are still too wary of the weather; the chills of which leave less options for wildlife excursions.

For most climate comfort: June, July and August are the warmest months, with temperatures in the 50s - 70s, but these months are also quite rainy. Still, summer is your best chance at fishing and wildlife spotting expeditions.

For your best chance to catch the lights:

Known to be Alaskan waters’ choppiest month (not recommended for those who get seasick), September offers the best possibility for witnessing the Northern Lights - Mother Nature’s light show that’s truly once-in-a-lifetime.

YOSEMITE IN BLOOM “Now is the birth-time of leaves; the pines are retassled, and the oaks are sprayed with young purple.”

- John Muir on spring in Yosemite

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s thawing snow fills the park’s streams and replenishes waterfalls so they may regain their stunning power, spring in Yosemite is nothing short of majestic. All signs point to the reawakening of the park in April, but visiting Yosemite in early May, often around Mother’s Day, offers a special surprise - the blooming of the Pacific dogwood trees.

Celebrating the Centennial

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years ago, the United States created the National Park Service, a federal agency designed to preserve the breathtaking beauty of the American landscape. Visit LifestylesAfter50.com for our Celebrate the Centennial series as we highlight our favorite parks all year long.

The Pacific dogwoods found in Yosemite make their home in wet, mild habitats anywhere from British Columbia to southern California and are only found in one color - white. Classified as a wildflower, the Pacific dogwood may not be as bold as some of its colorful counterparts, but it still knows how to create a striking scene. In May, Yosemite welcomes these gleaming white dogwood blossoms as they emerge from thick, dark tree trunks to create a visual vibrance and contrast that stops park visitors in their tracks. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a view of the blossoms in their most spectacular surroundings, set against a background of one of Yosemite’s many gushing waterfalls with little rainbows sparkling in their mighty flow.

When admired up close, the dogwood adds a splash of life to the darker surrounding forest. But viewed from afar, the plant that has come to symbolize the peak of spring in Yosemite actually resembles a flurry of giant snowflakes floating in the forest air.

Often found beneath Yosemite’s gi-

Yosemite National Park, California - Mother Earth births the dogwood blossoms in early May. ant conifers, dogwood blooms are notoriously hard to photograph. If you’re looking for a little guidance on how to shoot these spring gems, you’re in luck - dogwoods are a primary focus of Yosemite’s Camera Walks, free two-hour tours provided by the National Park Service. The tours begin annually in mid-April and are led by local professional photographers who share secrets on how to capture the various treasures found in Yosemite National Park. If you’re a Yosemite newbie, the Camera

Walks are especially valuable, as they guide you to prime park locations that are off-the-beaten path, and may just provide the perfect opportunity to take a photograph you will never forget.

To check the current status of dogwood blooms in Yosemite, as well as learn more about NPS Camera Walks at Yosemite, visit www.nps.gov/yose. Do you have a favorite National Park? Memories of a special visit? Please email your story to Editor@LifestylesAfter50.com.

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The Voices of Lifestyles After 50: Mother, writer and reader Gloria Raskin gets Vulnerable A primary focus of Lifestyles After 50 is to promote healthy attitudes towards aging and inspire readers to embrace the gifts of their later years. A most inspiring action is sharing raw honesty, bringing to light those familiar - and uncomfortable - thoughts we’ve learned to keep concealed. In her courageous essay below, Lifestyles reader Gloria Raskin reveals the unspoken, letting us know it’s ok to acknowledge all aspects of getting older. - Editor

VULNERABLE

by Gloria Raskin

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hen did I cross the line from carefree, secure female to frightened, insecure, older woman? When did my enthusiasm for life take on an air of caution? When did I start watching myself walk, so I would not trip and fall?

When did falling even come into the picture?

When did traveling, become an ordeal and not a pleasure? When did I start to refuse chances to go away?

When did I start to constantly say “what if”?

When did I begin monitoring my speech with my adult children so as not to offend and just when did my children begin to pass knowing glances between themselves after I spoke? When did my children decide I was too “negative?” When did I feel I was out of the loop?

When did I start not wanting to call attention to myself and hopefully fade into the background? When did only the familiar become comfortable to me? When did encounters with the sun start only taking place under a hat and sunscreen?

When did the sun become something else to worry about? When did I start taking medications with me every time I left the house? When did I begin to measure all trips in terms of physical discomfort?

When did others on buses start offering me their seat? When did I start losing inches off my physical, mental and emotional stature? When did sleeping become a struggle? When did trips to the bathroom become so frequent? When did some days have to be endured, instead of enjoyed? When did the gift of a busy day become an obstacle course?

When did I become a nervous passenger in a car being driven by someone I loved and trusted? When did I start to brace myself for a car accident that fortunately has not happened? When did a low level of anxiety become a constant companion?

When did I cross this invisible line and change the core of my very being?

When did my sense of invincibility desert me? When did I become...my mother?

Gloria Raskin is a retired schoolteacher turned freelance writer. Over 50 of her personal essays have appeared in countless publications including Newsday & Mature Years.

New book out by Lifestyles’ columnist Teri Pizza

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ifestyles After 50’s resident produce expert Teri Pizza, recently published her second book sharing extensive knowledge on how to select, prepare and benefit from nature’s bounty. Not specifically vegan or vegetarian, ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, offers over 200 recipes for enjoying fruits and vegetables in everything from enticing appetizers to decadent desserts. Much like she does every month for Lifestyles, (see her May article on blueberries in this issue) Teri spotlights 70 different items of Lifestyles After 50 • May 2016 • page 16

fresh produce, helping readers learn more about how these gems from the garden keep us healthy. Presenting produce in alphabetical order, beginning with Apple and ending with Zucchini, ENJOY! is a must-have reference book for any kitchen.

Order Teri Pizza’s new book today ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce is available online at www.Amazon.com.

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Blueberry Beautiful

GRANDPARENTS’ VISITATION RIGHTS

By Teri Pizza

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ore and more women are adopting a new approach to beauty - and it’s a rather tasty one. Scaling back on expensive creams and procedures that promise to combat cellulite and banish blemishes forever, fans of the Eat Pretty movement are now using their beauty budget to buy blenders and organic vegetables.

Sparked by former beauty editor turned health coach Jolene Hart’s best-seller Eat Pretty, the “beautifying nutrition” trend approaches beauty from the inside out. Hart likens Eat Pretty to a “lifestyle transformation” that views good dietary choices as an alternative to the quick-fix products aimed at symptoms of a stressed body. Balanced, nourishing nutrition, she argues, is actually the very foundation of lasting beauty.

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May’s “Share Your Story” Challenge: FASHION BACKLASH “Women always try to tame themselves as they get older, but the ones who look best are often a bit wilder. Thinking about age all the time is the biggest prison women can make for themselves.” - Prada

increasing social status and purchasing power, let’s not forget a few trusted looks - beyond trends - that never go out of style.

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Some are immensely valuable; and then there are others, like fashion retailer J.Crew’s age-divided style guide, that are downright anger-inducing. Rage was the overwhelming response to a “dressing age-appropriately” guide full of insinuations that left 50+ women appalled.

J.Crew’s “Style at Any Age” guide is a collection of collages for the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50 & up - clothing recommendations that prompted hundreds of scathing comments from offended readers. Some reaction highlights were: “So once I’m 50 I’m sentenced to a trench coat and flats?!?” in response to the “drab and depressing” 50+ selections, “Fashion is temporary, style is forever!” and one woman offered the brand some advice of her own: “You’d think you’d realize being so out of touch with your demographic is

a bad business decision - those of us over 50 are the ones with the credit cards!” So this month, we want to know...

Do you feel marginalized by messages from the fashion industry or do you dismiss them as out of touch? Have your views on personal style evolved over time?

With “Fashion Backlash” as the subject line, email your thoughts to editor@lifestylesafter50.com for a chance to win free rays baseball tickets and be published in June’s issue! (See J.Crew’s guide and reactions at tinyurl.com/

Aging in a New Light: Lifestyles reader honors friend as a new face of aging

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n March, we ran a feature story titled “Aging: the bigger picture” featuring the winners of a British photo contest - the focus of which was to disprove some of the less enlightened stereotypes about aging. Then, we asked our readers to submit similar images of themselves, or nominate friends and loved ones who depict “aging in a new light.”

Our impressive readers heeded the call - the images they sent in redefine later life in a modern age and celebrate each other’s accomplishments, like the following kind words and photograph of Martha Dean submitted by her inspired friend and reader Kathy Megyeri.

Kathy’s kind words about Martha: Martha Dean, 86, a retired teacher living in Cypress Cove, in Ft. Myers is the new face of aging. This vital, affable, intellectual, and social octogenarian participates in a book club that numbers almost 150 members, collects supplies for a group that is attempting to halt human trafficking, and counsels and gives respite to other women who need breaks from caring for ailing spouses. She also counsels friends who are attempting to

Forever Fashion As fashion hotly pursues long-ignored 50+ women, thanks to emale fashion fans. Feminists chide them for dressing for men and sustaining cultural vanity, minimalists scold them for perpetuating a wasteful, materialist world and Tiger Moms ream them for dangerously digressing in development - cultivating sex appeal rather than self-reliance and intellectual pursuits. But fashion lovers privy to a brand of punishment all their own have long been women over 50 - whose knack for an evolved personal style is often ignored by clothing designs based on obsolete stereotypes. Lines aimed at 50+ females often consist of flat shoes and baggy, shapeless garments, that play up nothing but their age and greatly limit their fashion options in a way that seems neither fair nor reflective of real world consumers.

As women over 50 gain more social status and purchasing power in the modern world, fashion industry leaders may finally be awakening to their wealthiest potential market, women who do indeed still seek fashion as an expression of their dynamic, vibrant personalities and lifestyles. Women who live longer, travel and stay fit for decades more than ever before, want to do so in clothes that are individual, interesting and reasonably priced. While the industry plays catch-up to a shifting cultural dynamic, here’s our take on three timeless trends that serve women of any age - our favorite trusted methods of personal expression that truly never go out of style.

Statement jewelry. Maybe it’s the wisdom or the life experience, but 50+ women are often refreshingly genuine and at ease. Less concerned with others’ opinions and more sure of who they are, self-expression comes naturally - and fashion’s one of many avenues to share it. To express the confident, unique you try out some bright and bold statement jewelry. If you’ve worn it before, step out of your comfort zone and select a piece you’d usually consider too bold then balance it with a neutral solid shirt.

With your jewelry’s fun color and shape, you’re sure to feel your brightest you.

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She holds small cocktail parties she calls “Drink and Run” sessions before dinner so newcomers in her community get to know one another. She is currently planning a month long trip to Europe this summer to see sights still on her “bucket list.” With her grace, smile and charm, Martha is an inspiration to others who are facing major life changes.

Thanks Kathy & Martha! To join us in evolving views on aging, email photos of yourself or others to editor@LifestylesAfter50.com.

Well-tailored suits (and everything else). Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the secret of well-dressed women, tailoring is an art. A good tailor can alter a suit, dress or pair of pants to accentuate your best physical assets as well as your confidence - because no clothing makes you feel as good as a piece that fits perfectly. Prone to balk at the expense? Consider it an application of “quality over quantity” - having a piece tailored may mean you’ll want to wear it all your life.

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Attitude. In spite of fashion’s failures, most of the best-dressed females on the planet are the more experienced ones. They understand what works for them and what flatters them after decades of experimenting and evolving with their changing shape and their outlook. Because what truly makes a style unique - above and beyond trends - is an attitude of transcendence. A freedom to laugh and love and live life on your terms - now that’s just plain sexy.

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these recommendations, and making no misrepresentations to customers regarding recommended investments.

As always, the devil is in the details.

And since the new regulations weigh in at over 1,000 pages, that’s a lot of details!

It’s important to note that one of the reasons it has taken so long to get to this point is the extensive lobbying efforts of the brokerage firms and insurance companies since the preliminary version of the rule was released last year.

The firms’ main argument was that they would no longer be able to serve accounts below a minimum asset size due to the increased regulations and costs of compliance, and they should not be required to act in a client’s best interests.

Privately, one of the biggest fears of the industry was that it was even possible that commissions could be outlawed in retirement accounts, potentially damaging an important revenue stream and hurting profitability.

While the release of the rule is being digested and interpreted, it’s still much too early to determine how the industry as a whole will respond. Some have commented that after an initial reading, the rule wasn’t as bad as feared, and others have noted that for the financial services industry, it will be “business as usual”, with only a few additional disclosures required.

However, even though it appears the rule has been watered down, possibly the best consequence is the increased focus on transparency and costs for clients. In terms of determining what effect these new regulations may have on your investments, discussing the total investment costs in your entire portfolio with your advisor is a good place to start.

David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. For more information, email him at david@novakpowell.com.

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This patriotic tonic reminds Americans Memorial Day is so much more than the first sign of summer

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Memorial Day Patriotic Tonic

• 4 Fever Tree tonic water ice cubes* • 3 oz. 92 Bluecoat American Dry Gin (American-made gin, distilled in Philadelphia, PA) • 4 oz. Fever Tree tonic water • 3 strawberries, quartered • 8 blueberries • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice • a sprig of mint • festive straws Prepare the ice cubes: Fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water and let the cubes freeze. It will take just a few hours. Covered well, the cubes will remain fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks.

Prepare the cocktail: Alternate placing pieces of fruit and ice cubes in a narrow glass. Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice. Stirring well, but carefully to not damage the fruit. Garnish with a sprig of mint and fun straws.

Serve immediately.

Prepare the toast: The Day’s beginnings date all the way back to May of 1868, when Union General John A. Logan declared a “Decoration Day” to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Its name was changed to “Memorial Day” 20 years later and in 1950 its meaning was expounded upon by Congress when they passed a resolution requesting the President issue a proclamation asking Americans to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in

prayer. 21 years later, President Richard Nixon declared Memorial Day a federal holiday and occasion to honor the men and women who died in all wars, and in 2000, a “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed, asking all Americans (at 3 p.m. local time) to voluntarily and in their own way observe a Moment of remembrance and respect.

Rightfully honoring such a serious subject need not be always be somber, instead try coming together to offer a toast of gratitude for the fallens’ service and hope for a peaceful future.

Get Tech Savvy: 2016 Guide to Technology MAY: Cycle with Confidence A

classic milestone in American coming of age is that highly-anticipated moment of victory when the training wheels come off your first bicycle. For many children, racing down the street at incalculable speed soon becomes one of life’s greatest joys, and now that they’re all grown up, it’s one of their fondest childhood memories. The nostalgia accompanying a bike ride makes it one of the more feel-good ways to get some exercise, leading many adults to embrace life on two wheels once again. As you find modern cycling is a more technological task than in years past, remember there’s still plenty to smile about, as some of these advancements make our rides safer and more sophisticated. Innovative cycling apps have actually revolutionized the sport, allowing cyclists to easily plan routes, record rides, track training progress and much more. So whether you’re a weekend cruiser or hardcore roadbiker here are our picks for cycling with confidence.

Helping cyclists play the social way Strava, from Strava Labs Swedish for strive, Strava is the social network for cycling enthusiasts. Since its launch in 2008, millions of cyclists across the world have turned to Strava to track routes via GPS, share photos and videos with fellow users, conquer infamous local Strava Challenges and best of all, compete against themselves.

By tracking all your ride stats, Strava helps you see how your latest ride measures up against your rides over time.

Free on iOS and Android, Strava’s so popular it’s now a familiar term in the cycling world; its impressive functionality making it the industry standard.

Save maintenance money and ride with peace of mind.

Bike Doctor, by Lock Stock Sports To keep your bicycle in perfect condition, download the Bike Doctor - it’s like having a little bike mechanic in your pocket ready to spring to action whenever your need a repair! Whether you’re a novice or training for the Tour de France, Bike Doctor takes the guess work out of the daunting task of proper maintenance and repair.

When a bike problem arises, open the app, tap the applicable part of your bike on the screen, and follow detailed steps and images tested for usability on beginners before ever making the cut for the app. Before spending a fortune on maintenance and repair costs, make a $5 Bike Doctor purchase for some serious ROI.

The future of cycling Cyclemeter by Abvio For cyclists seeking the most advanced smartphone app ever designed, Cyclemeter takes technologically tracking your training to another level. Built from the ground up for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud, it transforms your iPhone into a full-featured “cycle-computer” that tracks, maps and records your rides, then compiles all your data into impressive graphs and tables offering complex progress status and advice. Simply turn on Cyclemeter when you gear up, and it takes care of the rest, plotting your route and offering speed and distance information in real time if mounted on your handlebars.

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Trimmed full beard. Like old time rock-nroll, slow dancing, quiet life. ISO W or H lady, 60 – 75 for walks, flea markets, A & C shows. NS, ND, NDgs. An arm dandy not arm candy. HWP. Letter w/photo gets reply.

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