Lifestyles After 50 Marion/Lake/Sumter June 2013 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

Lifestyles

www.lifestylesafter50fl.com • Marion/Lake/Sumter • FREE

AFTER 50

Vol. 24 • June 2013

Details inside...

It's All About Dad

Inside this issue Celebrate With Fireworks and Music! Bamboo...the World’s Most Useful Plant Veterans Corner

21st Century Superdads Don’t Always Look Like Our Dads

Dear Readers,

ads, this is your month. June 16 is Hallmark’s day for dads. Spend some time in the card aisle and you’ll see that Doyle, Hallmark has created Janice Editor a card for just about every kind of dad relationship out there. Generationally speaking (and, of course, there are exceptions!), today’s seniors had fathers and dads who were the traditional married breadwinners and disciplinarians in the family. They seldom, if ever, changed a diaper or cooked a meal or said “I love you.” Over one third of children today do not have a father in the household. However, other thousands of dads are out there being amazingly interactive in new ways with their children. They’ve broken from the ‘traditional’ structure and moved to a more functional ‘tag-team’ structure to managing home and children. I have two sons who are among this crop of 21st century dads. My sons are breadwinners, yes, but several years ago they could also talk about which was the best brand of binky on the market. And one year I asked for suggestions of what to get a toddler for Christmas and Son 3 said, “Well, we can never have enough sippy cups. We’re down to one.” (This from a man whose father changed maybe a

total of 20 diapers for three children.) These two sons choose to share in child rearing and participate in running the household, actually pretty necessary in order to manage their massively hectic lives. Their wives can leave for an hour, a day or a weekend and know the kids’ schedules won’t be affected much. There are obvious challenges for dads like this in balancing the gray area of a caring, nurturing dad and a protector, rock-solid, ‘50s and ‘60s kind of dad. It’s not easy. They are rugged, strong men and to their kids they are indestructible super-heroes. They’re just supermen who can do a load of laundry while cooking dinner and listening to stories from school.

Our challenges Many in the over-50 age group say they never got a hug or heard a parent say “I love you,” and they don’t know how to say it to their kids and grandkids. Moms cuddled and Grandmas hugged and kissed young grandchildren (mine chose the nape of a kid’s neck to be her special kissing spot), but that was about it. Men shook hands with boys in greeting as they got older and uncles might do the side-byside arm around the shoulders thing. What can you do if you grew up in a family that didn’t say “I love

you” but you want to let your family know you care. Where do you start at any age if “those words” weren’t part of normal conversation? Psychologists say get over it! Whether or not your family is comfortable expressing their love for each other, you tell them. Maybe raise a toast and say “You’re my family, and I love you all.” Or in a private, unguarded moment, give your dad/son/daughter/mom a hug and tell them you love them. It doesn’t have to be all gooey and sentimental—just a statement of fact. Or you can choose the beer commercial line “I love you, man.” Just keep in mind that this is not about romance and sex, this is about friendship, family friendship. We’ve probably all realized that, sooner or later, a son comes around to being like his Old Man and a woman turns into her own mother. Hopefully we can take the good qualities in our parents, add the best of what the younger generation has learned in being 21st century parents and be participants in warm, loving family relationships. A last thought: Whatever the family relationship, face it. Look for the qualities you respect in the person and let them know. It’s the 21st century!

Lake, Marion & Sumter Edition Published monthly by News Connection U.S.A., Inc General Manager Dave Tarantul dave@lifestylesafter50.com Publisher/Director of Events & Marketing Kathy J. Beck kathy@lifestylesafter50.com Editor Janice Doyle janice@lifestylesafter50.com Accounting/Ofﬁce Manager Vicki Willis vicki@lifestylesafter50.com Production Supervisor/Graphic Design Kim Burrell kim@lifestylesafter50.com Production Assistant Tracie Schmidt tracie@lifestylesafter50.com Customer Service 1-888-670-0040

Advertising Sales 1-888-670-0040

Lake/Marion Rhonda Sakowski: (352) 812-5652 rhonda@lifestylesafter50.com Pinellas/Pasco Jim Bouldin: (727) 946-0714 jim@lifestylesafter50.com Our other editions:

Suncoast Edition: Pinellas/Pasco Counties Hillsborough Edition: Hillsborough County Sarasota Edition: Sarasota/Manatee Counties Southwest Edition: Lee/Collier and Charlotte To learn more, call 1-888-670-0040 Distribution 1-888-670-0040

News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Seffner, Florida 33583-0638 (813) 653-1988 • 1-888-670-0040 Fax: (813) 651-1989 www.lifestylesafter50ﬂ.com

FCOA Attention Readers: The articles printed in Lifestyles After 50 do not necessarily reﬂect the opinion of the Editor or the staff. Lifestyles After 50 endeavors to accept reliable advertising; however, we cannot be held responsible by the public for advertising claims. Lifestyles After 50 reserves the right to refuse or discontinue any advertisement. Our advertising deadline for the July 2013 issue is June 15, 2013. Magazines are out by the 7th of each month. All rights reserved.

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 2

At Noni’s, Find Artwork ‘Painted By Trunk’ BY SUSAN BOURRILLION

f you stroll along Donnelly Street in charming Mt. Dora, stop in for a wonderful surprise at Noni’s at the Olive Branch Gift Shop, 418 N. Donnelly. You will instantly notice the variety of eclectic gifts, but don’t miss the large pictures behind the counter. They are elephant paintings, a stunning feature of the quaint shop. Owned by Mike and Susie Brown, the shop has been in business more than ten years, but has carried the Asian elephant paintings for about five years. “We have a friend that lives 15 miles from an elephant reserve in Thailand. One day they said, ‘What do you think of selling these in your store?’ We thought, ‘No one’s going to believe this,’ but we hung the paintings up and they were gone in a week,” said Mike Brown. That was the beginning of the elephant art business in Mt. Dora, and to date, the Browns have sold more than 300 paintings. They have visited the herd in Thailand and have had their pictures taken with the elephants. They display their photos in the shop along with a video of the artists at work.

Elephant Artists The elephant artists come from Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand, home to around 70 elephants. The reserve specializes in the care and training of Asian elephants, as well as education, conservation and breeding programs to help raise awareness and bolster their dwindling population in the wild. In behavior studies, elephants have been proven to express moods, sympathies and emotions, so an ideal enrichment activity at the reserve is painting. Usually six to eight females are chosen to paint, as the males are a bit “bullish” to work in close

proximity to each other. The elephants are provided with canvas and a variety of non-toxic acrylic paint colors, and a brush that they manipulate with their trunks. They paint a variety of subjects from trees and flowers to abstract designs. The pictures, which are framed with a photo of the artist on the back, sell for around $350 to $700 and the proceeds go to support the elephants and their caretakers.

Limited Golf Courses View Home. AvailpaBby le Sto For Details.

One of the residents at Maesa Elephant Camp paints a mural.

Brown noted some of the similarities between the way a human and a pachyderm paint. “First off, the elephants have to visualize what they are doing or they couldn’t do it. If you watch them paint, it’s not the handler saying ‘move left’ or ‘right.’ It’s the elephants visualizing what they want to paint,” he said. “They are very smart animals—much smarter than we give them credit for.” I saw one couple on their way to their daughter’s new home. They had stumbled across the pictures and bought one as a housewarming gift. “Our daughter spent a year in Thailand and knew all about the herd,” the couple said. “We were thrilled to find the perfect gift for her.”

*Some restrictions apply. Special pricing expires 6/30/13. WAC.

The next time you shop in Mt. Dora, see and enjoy the elephant art for yourself. To learn more, call Noni’s at the Olive Branch Gift Shop at 352-383-3333.

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 3

It’s more than a destination. It’s love at first sight.

Key West Atrium

South Beach Adult Pool

Rediscover the most important person in your life at Florida’s most engaging resort! Stunning indoor gardens celebrate the charm and natural beauty of the Sunshine State, while our South Beach adult pool and sports bar invite you to relax and unwind. We offer world-class service, amenities and dining, along with VIP access to Orlando’s many popular attractions. The only thing missing is you!

Book your getaway today!

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 4

GaylordPalms.com

or call (407) 586-2000

Relâche Spa

Around Town

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G J U N E 2 0 1 3

T 7

hrough 9 Theatre production of “Guys and Dolls” at Ocala Civic Theatre. 352-236-2274.

The Porterville High School and Community College Studio Band. An evening of Swing Jazz and more. 6 pm. Tickets: $10. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

Aloha ‘O Ka Hula Dance Troupe. A performance of Hawaiian music, Hula and songs. Tickets: $5 – $15. 6 pm at Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

Guitars and Cars Swap Meet and Show. 8 am to 3 pm. Features door prizes, awards, vendors and much more. Admission: $2. Renningers Twin Markets, Mount Dora. 352-383-8393.

Tampa Taiko performance. This a fun-filled, interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan and modern drumming performance. Free. 11 am at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg. Info: call Alicisa Nelson at 352-728-9790.

and 26 Let’s Learn to Sew Together. Members of the community meet to learn or improve sewing skills. Activities and crafts will be suggested by the group. Free. 2 to 4 pm in Conference Room 221, Cooper Memorial Library, Clermont. Info: call Diane Merchant at 352-432-3921.

Recreation Department at 352-735-7183. Mount Dora Community Building.

21 22 25

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & WINE JULY 6 TH (1P.M. - 4P.M.) JULY 13TH (1P.M. - 4P.M.) JULY 20TH (1P.M. - 4P.M.) JULY 27TH (1P.M. - 4P.M.)

Ride for Wounded Warriors. 8 am to 3 pm. A fundraising event to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Hwy. 441/301, Marion County. Details at 352-671-4720.

American Cancer Society’s Manto-Man, Ocala Group. Get questions about prostate cancer answered and share your story. Spouses welcome! 7 to 8 pm at Urology Health Team, 3201 SW 34th Street, Ocala. Free refreshments. Info: mantomanocala.weebly.com.

through July 21 Theatre production of “Hairspray” at Bay Street Players at the State Theater, Eustis. 352-357-7777.

Mentalist Paul Cozen. 7 pm. This is an evening of mind games, comedy and magic. There will also be a drawing to win $1000. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Mt. Dora Community Building. Info at 352-735-7183.

Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax (813) 651-1989 or email calendar@srnewsconnection.com. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. June 10 for July event.)

Lunch and a Movie. 11:30 am. Held on the third Thursday of the month. Local restaurants partner to offer a meal for the low price of $5 to enjoy with a free movie. For a schedule, contact the Parks and

ARTS & CRAFTS, GRAPE STOMPING, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & WINE JUNE 21ST/22ND (10A.M. - 5P.M.) JUNE 23RD (11A.M. - 5P.M.)

Classic Car Cruise-In. 5 to 9 pm. Downtown Eustis. More information at 352-357-3434.

and 16 Father’s Day Kayak Tours. Kayak rental and a picnic lunch for dads and their children (mom’s can join too.) Tour a portion of the Palatlakaha Blueway enjoying the sights of nature. $45 adults/$25 children. Depart 9 am from Cypress Cove Marina, 12540 County Road 561, Clermont. Call 352-406-0904.

23RD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

through 23 23rd Annual Harvest Festival. 21 and 22: 10 am to 5 pm; 23 from 11 am to 5 pm. Wine, food, grape stomping, arts, crafts and live music. $2 admission. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. 352-394-8627 or 800-768-WINE.

Gun Seminar and Self-Defense Session. Learn about firearms, concealed-weapon permits and Florida gun laws. Enter to win prizes. Vendors and food available. All ages are welcome. Free. 11 am. to 2 pm at Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. Info: 352-787-8050.

Dinner Done Easy 352-552-4221

Fresh Homemade Meals without Having to Shop for Groceries, Cook or Clean Pots & Pans Who Are Our Customers? • Seniors • Busy Singles • Adults taking care of Mom and Dad • Families And You! HOW IT WORKS:

Decide if you need: • Single Serving Meals (Entree and two sides) • 2- 3 Serving Meals (Entree Only) • Or Both Select: Your Entrées Add: Sides, Salads, & Soups Call or drop off order by Friday or order online at www.dinnerdoneeasy.net Ask About Our Featured Entrees Pick Up: Monday of the Week 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Pete’s Diner

3325 N. Highway 441/27 Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Locate at the Fruitland Park Plaza near Appliance Direct and Badcocks

www.dinnerdoneeasy.net Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 5

Celebrating the 4th of July With Music and Fireworks Is 40 Years Old This Year BY JANICE DOYLE

he Fourth of July—Independence Day—means parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, family reunions and political speeches and ceremonies. It also means music and fireworks. The tradition of fireworks bursting in the sky over water while an orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” is 40 years old this year. It will be the birthday of the year Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler was urged to revive the diminishing concert in Boston by playing a few extra pieces, sort of a “keep people interested” kind of thing.

Boston Pops Orchestra’s annual 4th of July concert.

Travel Arthur Fiedler added cannons, fireworks and church bells to the concert so that, in his own words, “All Hell could break loose.” The traditional 4th of July concert has never been the same! In many cities, patriots young and old enjoy an evening of traditional patriotic music with a finale of sight and sound that marks America like no other event. This year, pick your spot to celebrate the 4th of July with live or radio music— and fireworks! • Boston hosts over 500,000 visitors to watch the evening Boston Pops Orchestra concert with fireworks on the Charles River Esplanade, while another seven million tune in on CBS to view the event live.

A fife and drum corps marches Constitution Ave. in Washington, DC

• In the Midwest, there’s nowhere Roger Popwell Photography to be but in St. Louis on the Mississippi Riverfront near • The Nation’s Capital, Washington the Gateway Arch for the 4th of July. DC, offers an all-day patriotic event starting with a parade down Constitution Avenue with more than 300 floats, • New Orleans hosts Go 4th on the River which is a Mardi Gras-style bands, military units and lots of flag party all day on the riverfront. The waving. The evening features a live renowned New Orleans Concert concert on the west Band plays at 7:30 followed by a lawn of the U.S. Dueling Barges fireworks display. Capitol Building featuring the National • Freedom Over Texas is Houston’s Symphony Orchestra party to prove that on the 4th of July and a huge fireworks “everything is bigger in Texas.” The display on the Mall. (PBS airs the program fireworks come at the end of an all-day celebration at Elanore Tinsley Park. nationwide.)

Fireworks at the Washington Monument

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 6

Pyrotechnics over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Photo Credit:

fireboats in the river shoot patriotic streams of fire high into the air as music is broadcast by local radio stations.

• In New York City, the Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular reigns over the East River and brings out about two million spectators every year. In addition to the fireworks,

• Idaho Falls, Idaho’s Freedom Celebration is known as the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River! It’s a huge pyrotechnic show with all the patriotic music you love to experience following a day of the Snake River area’s Liberty Festival on the Falls.

Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular, New York City.

• In Lake Tahoe the fireworks are shot from a barge on the lake for widespread viewing. Music is broadcast from radio stations and viewers gather on the shores, on docks, or from paddleboats on the lake to experience the extravaganza of light and sound! • La Jolla Cove, California, (San Diego area) features fireworks over the Pacific Ocean. Best seats in the harbor are on the flight deck of the USS Midway. You can buy tickets to the Wild Wild West 4th of July Fandango party on board which begins at 6 p.m. and ends with fireworks. The San Diego waterfront area offers lots of other possible places to experience the show. • Florida celebrates the 4th at Cocoa Riverfront Park where the Brevard Symphony Orchestra plays a free concert which concludes with pyrotechics over the Indian River. For more information, call 321-639-3500. Whichever venue you choose, take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Check ahead of time, but most locations do NOT allow alcohol or coolers in the main viewing areas.

RAO Women's Imaging Mature Lifestyles.pdf

6/18/12

2:19 PM

Caring for others begins with caring for yourself. With all you do, taking care of yourself can be challenging. That’s why RAO’s women’s imaging centers feature board-certified radiologists specializing in breast MRI, breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, DEXA bone density testing, and more. We also offer self-referral screening digital mammography appointments that fit your schedule, because when breast cancer is caught in its preliminary stage, it is nearly 100% curable. Our experience, technology and caring for patients have placed both our women’s imaging centers among the select few to be designated Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

The accuracy of experts. The caring of neighbors. Our women’s health specialists are committed to your care. (left to right):

RYAN K. TOMPKINS, MD; LANCE P. TRIGG, MD; FREDRIC C. WOLLETT, MD; MARK R. V. WILLARD, MD

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF OCALA, P.A.

WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER | TIMBERRIDGE IMAGING CENTER

(352) 671-4300 • www.RAOcala.com We contract with a wide range of networks, including Medicare, Medicaid, and file all claims with the exception of non-contracted HMOs.

Old “I Love Lucy” Reruns? Bring ‘em On for Good Mental Health

BY EVELYN MACKEY

hat if you heard that watching TV is good for your mental health? Could it be true? We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving. One survey found that boomers average watching 170 hours of television per month, which is five to six hours per day. The average age for “NCIS” (the number one rated drama) is 57. And viewers 55+ make up over 60 percent of the viewers for “The Good Wife” and “Dancing With The Stars.” But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?

Jaye L. Derrick of the State University of New York in Buffalo found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.

people form with the characters in their favorite shows. We find it comforting, mainly because we already know what the characters are going to say and do. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy it. “When you watch a favorite re-run, you typically don’t have to use any effort to control what you are thinking, saying or doing. You are not exerting the mental energy required for self-control or willpower,” Derrick explains. “At the same time, you are enjoying your ‘interaction,’ with the TV show’s characters, and this activity restores your energy.”

Here’s why it works Re-watching your favorite TV show taps into the surrogate relationship

Here’s the caveat But that doesn’t mean boomers should veg-out in front of any TV show!

Here’s the skinny The study showed that subjects who have engaged in arduous mental activity or had to maintain tight control over their emotions were far more likely in the following hours to seek out a rerun to watch. They overwhelmingly chose to watch a reliable favorite rather than to see a new show or movie.

Just watching whatever is on television does not provide the same benefit. And perhaps surprisingly, watching a new episode of a favorite television show for the first time does not provide the same benefit. Derrick explains that there is something special and comfortable about a “relationship” in which you already know what the other person is going to say and do, and all you have to do is sit there and enjoy it. In fact, the effects of this fictional “social surrogacy” may work better than actual social interaction with real people under some circumstances. That’s because human exchanges can also produce a sense of rejection, exclusion and ostracism, which may diminish willpower. So, go ahead. Think about all those favorite TV shows and call them up when you need a boost. (Newswise)

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 7

Natural Pain Relief

Woo Hoo!

No More

ednesdays: Create and Critique. Create works of art and share them with your peers in a supportive atmosphere. Bring your own materials; new artists welcome! Cost: $5. 10 am to noon at Lake Eustis Art Museum, 1 West Orange Ave., Eustis. 352-483-2900.

Leg Cramps! Available at:

Always read and follow label directions. * These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. Photo Content is being used for illustrative purpose only and any person depicted in the Photo Content is a model.

VARICOSE VEINS ARE A MEDICAL ISSUE

Varicose and Spider Veins Are Signs of Venous Disease. Other signs include: Achiness, Heaviness, Pain Swelling, Leg Ulcers, Leg Skin Discoloration Most insurance accepted, including MEDICARE

( Left to Right)

Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS Daniel L. Arnold, MD, FACS

ake in a museum exhibit, create your own masterpiece or stroll through local galleries with a glass of wine. If you love art, here’s what’s happening in June:

HOMEOPATHIC*

Vascular Surgery/Phlebologist, Founder and Medical Director

Artistic Outings

910 Old Camp Rd. Ste 162, The Villages Located at Lake Sumter Landing, near Sweet Bay

Board Certified General Surgeon

Hugo V. Hart, MD, FACS Board Certified General Surgeon

352-750-6191 www.BestVeinTreatment.com

Serving Central Florida for 12 years All Staff Are Members of the American College of Phlebology Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 8

une 7 First Friday Art Walk. Enjoy live music with jazz performances by Ocala Symphony Orchestra on the Citizens’ Circle Stage followed by a jazz jam session led by Nino Castaneda. Don’t miss new gallery exhibits, including Irish Rose’s Fairy Tale Pieces by Jessi Miller. 6 to 9 pm. at Downtown Square, Ocala. Free. For details, email info@artwalkocala.com.

hrough June 9 Museum Exhibit: “Victorian International.” A show of 19th Century English and American decorative art, furniture, fine art and antiques from the period of Queen Victoria’s reign and up through the 1920’s. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. 352-291-4455.

une 14 Gallery Walk. Enjoy a night of art, music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment featuring local and regional artists. Free. 6 to 8 pm around downtown Mt. Dora. Details at 352-383-0880.

hrough June 30 The exhibition “Color and Light” by artist Ellie Diez-Massaro will be on display at the Lake Eustis Art Museum. DiezMassaro hand paints black-and-white infared photographic prints to create stunning evocations of color, light, and mood. 10 am to 4 pm. Free, but donations welcome. 352-483-2900.

Your Comfort Comes First W hen it comes to your health and comfort, choose the experts at And Services for all of your heating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical needs. And Services can help you select, install, repair and maintain all makes and models of air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as offer solutions to increase the energy efficiency of your home through insulation and highperformance equipment. They offer: • Free Service Call with Repairs • Free Estimates on System Replacements • Free Second Opinions In addition, And Services is open 7 days a week, with 24/7 emergency service so you are never left without heat or A/C. “We specialize in being able to get heating or cooling systems up and running in the same day,” says Angel Negron of And Services. They have even extended hotel stays to their customers while they work, putting the client’s comfort and safety first.

Customer service and education are founding principles of And Services. Negron advises homeowners against trying to repair a home system themselves, or hiring a repair contractor without getting all of the information up front. “Ask as many questions as possible; understand what the technician is doing and what it will cost to repair or replace your equipment.” A common issue among senior homeowners, he says, is that they can be taken advantage of by disreputable contractors. “We pride ourselves on being able to tell our customers exactly what the problems are, and we give them multiple solutions so they can make the best decision for their needs.” If your system is in need of repair, contact technicians you can trust at And Services: 813-676-9059; 727-474-4174; 941-225-4560.

Special this month! $47 preventative maintenance / total system rejuvenation right before summer time. Or, $77 total for any drain cleaning. Call today!

On Being a Father

pread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher’s mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again. — Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968

I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. —Author unknown, commonly attributed to Mark Twain but no evidence has yet been found for this —Garson O’Toole • It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. — Anne Sexton • Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes. — Gloria Naylor

• Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope. —Bill Cosby • A father carries pictures where his money used to be. —Author Unknown • It would seem that something which means poverty, disorder and violence every single day should be avoided entirely, but the desire to beget children is a natural urge. — Phyllis Diller

• Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.— Red Buttons • When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one,

• I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich. — M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter • Some of the greatest lies ever told by your children: “I forgot,” “I’ll pay you back later” and “It was like that when I found it.” — Bill Cosby

Blast From The Past H ear your favorite music from the Golden Oldies to the ‘70s at these summer concerts:

“Abbamania: A Tribute to ABBA.” Tickets: $16 to $19. 7 pm at Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. Call 352-854-3670 for details.

Sparkey’s Strummers perform at 6 pm. This show will feature music from the Golden Age of Music from 1900 through the 1950’s. Tickets: $5, $7.50 and $11. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

Doo Wop N’ Rock Summer Series. Two shows at 5 and 9 pm. Doors open at 3:30 and 7:30 pm. ‘50s and ‘60s hits with Joey Dee & The Starlighters. Tickets: $29 to $49. Located at Katie Belle’s, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-750-9444.

If You Live In Lake, Marion or Sumter County, You Need 1-800-COOLNOW

352-327-9166

www.CoolNow.com

FREE

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TUNE UP

Reg. $99.95

FREE

• Service Call w Repair • 2nd Opinion • Estimates

CAC-1814928 CAC-1814928

Includes • A 21 Point Inspection • In line Coil Cleaning • Free Duct Inspection Expires 6/30/13

SERVICE CALL

With Repair Only Stick It... Save It... Never Expires!

3445 OFF

ANY AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/13

BONUS COUPON

10% OFF SENIOR CITIZEN & GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/13

DUCT SANITIZING This Month Only

1995

Reg. $79.00

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/13

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 9

CMC_Halfpage_Ad.pdf

2/19/13

5:31 PM

MSMC_Halfpage_Ad.pdf

2/19/13

4:12 PM

JANUARY 19-26 | 2014

“Real Country Music… a Real Good Time!” GRAND TURK

SAN JUAN

S T. M A A R T E N

H A L F M O O N C AY

HOLLAND AMERICA M/S EURODAM

VINCE GILL

KENNY ROGERS

RONNIE MILSAP

LARRY GATLIN

& THE GATLIN BROTHERS

CMY

PATTY LOVELESS

JO DEE MESSINA

RESTLESS HEART

CMY

ANDY GRIGGS

WADE HAYES

WARREN BROTHERS

BRYAN WHITE

PLUS COUNTRY MUSIC’S #1 PARTY BAND CHUCK MEAD (OF BR 549) & HIS GRASSY KNOLL BOYS

e TS th EN m D ro SI d f RE o an DA n t S 3 RI io TE 1/1 O at FL rt RA /3 R po N 5 s FO an FA IL r L NT ER h T IA U FF c EC LE O oa L C SP AB IA tor Y! AIL EC Mo RR AV U SP y r H LY xu N Lu O

TOLL FREE 855.332.6868 855.33COUNTRY

r Po t!

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 10

CountryMusicCruise.com

! rt Po e TS th EN m D ro ! g SI d f 50 kin RE an o ER oo DA n t FT b RI io A hen O at ES w dit! FL rt R po YL 50 re s ST LS d c FO ran FE e r ER h T LI od oa FF c R e c onb O oa FO urc 0 L C IA tor ER so 10 EC Mo FF d e $ O an iv SP r y L d ce xu IA is a re Lu EC th nd SP tion a en M

HOST:

LORIANNE CROOK

EE FR

JAMIE O’NEAL

TY HERNDON

his November marks the 4th This luxurious seven-day full ship Set sail on the m/s Eurodam, sailing of the wildly popular charter truly allows passengers the Nov. 3, 2013! Malt Shop Memories Cruise—the 3rd opportunity to mix and mingle amidst time for 50’s teen heart-throb Bobby their idols from the sock hop era and Rydell. And Rydell’s excitement for truly relive those memories of prom, this unique cruise grows year over sock hops and drive-in movies. year. “You’ll see some of the best enEven Elvis wouldn’t miss this trip! tertainment from that wonderful era,” Make that 7 Elvises—the best Elvis says Rydell. “Mix and mingle with tribute artists will perform together, all of us and bring back those great highlighting Presley’s career in music memories while making all week long and leading fabulous new ones.” nightly after parties. High caliber talent, In a recent interview, indeed. Neil Sedaka, Gary Lewis of Gary Lewis The Four Tops, Petula and the Playboys, spoke Clark, Bobby Rydell, the excitedly about performing Righteous Brothers’ Bill on their first Malt Shop Medley, Little Anthony Memories voyage. “We’re 7 Elvises pay tribute going to have a ball,” and the Imperials, Lesley Gary Lewis & The Playboys perform. to “The King.” Gore, Gary U.S. Bonds he said. “I love hanging will have passengers out. If people want to DJ Jerry “The Geator we have removed anrocking around the clock aboard with the Heater” Blavat. other hurdle and created a talk to me, I’ll talk to everybody. It’s Holland America’s m/s Eurodam. very important to me because the And to make it easier wonderfully exciting and Meet Bill Medley Departing Ft Lauderdale on for central Floridians to comfortable way for them fans put me wherever I am. I care and other greats. November 3 and making ports of about them; I care about what I do. get to this party, there will to start the cruise. All they call in St. Maarten, Tortola, Nassau I realize what a blessing this gift of be round trip complimentary luxury have to do is board the bus with their and the private island Half Moon music is and I give back to the fans motor coach travel services from luggage and the next stop is the pier.” Cay, guests will be able to catch even as much as I can.” They’ll bring their several locations in Florida directly to A typical day on the Malt Shop more shows… imagine all the artists #1 smash hit “This Diamond Ring,” the ship and back. A fleet of coaches Memories Cruise might find you aforementioned along with Shirley “Green Grass,” “Count Me In,” “Save will depart from Sarasota, Tampa/ eating a gourmet breakfast next to Alston Reeves (original lead singer Your Heart for Me,” “Everybody St. Petersburg, Daytona and Jupiter Bill Medley, catching a wink and of The Shirelles), Gary Lewis & The Loves a Clown,” and many more. and deliver guests and their luggage hello from Jerry Blavat as he passes Playboys, Freddy “Boom Boom” Can- to the ship docked at Port Everglades For more info and to book your you on the lido deck while you are non, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Crystals, in Ft. Lauderdale. “One of our goals cabin, visit www.MaltShopCruise. soaking in the warm sun. Or if the and Chris Montez. Comedian Robert com or call 1-877-700-MALT. at Entertainment Cruise Productions sundeck isn’t for you, you could Klein will bring his mix of music The expert ECP staff will take you is to make the experience for our catch interesting panel discussions, and humor to the stage. And keeping through the reservation process, guests as easy as possible,” says cooking demos or fun trivia contests the party going all day and night, is assist you in selecting your cabin and Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director attended by the artists. And all of the hardest working man on the Malt method of payment, and answer all of of Entertainment Cruise Productions. this is BEFORE the real party starts Shop Memories Cruise, the 4-time your questions. “By providing a first class motor with nightly live entertainment in a cruise host and wildly popular oldies coach program for our Florida guests, variety of venues across the ship.

Shelley Kemp: I have been on other cruises but none compares to the Malt Shop Memories Cruise! The ports of call are breathtaking, the entertainment and lineup of famous entertainers are amazing, and they are all so personable and friendly! The entire ship relives the ’50s and ’60s era that we all loved so much! From poodle skirts and the Fonz to a great Motown show, its a blast! Ever since the first one, I was hooked and will never miss another one! I’m already booked and can’t wait until November!

Madeline Adkins: To those of you who are thinking about it or just signed up, we do it every year. It’s like a week back in time and the best week of our year. I’m counting the weeks ’til we set sail again. Elizabeth Baer Smith: I have booked my fourth Malt Shop Memories Cruise! I just can’t stop. It’s such an amazing time, I look forward to it every year! The memories I have made over the years with these cruises will stick with me for a lifetime. I have made so many friends who continue to book as well, that each year it’s like a reunion. We dance, sing, laugh.

Passengers boogie at the Sock Hop and poolside T-Shirt Dance!

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 11

Wardrobe Wakeup 2 – Staying Contemporary But Not Too Young

BY EVELYN MACKEY

ois Johnson, fashion editor, says that choosing fashion style which allows you to stay contemporary without looking too young requires balance. “You want to look youthful but not silly and fashionable enough to look new but not desperate. We all have an ageless side that’s experimental even if we confine it to food, travel, online dating or films.

Fashion after 50 can be a bit of a minefield as you negotiate between age appropriate and grandmumsy. Our responsible grown-up side comes in handy in relationships, work and dealing with the lemons life throws us.” She advises using that side to evaluate splurges, but to use the daring side in fashion to try new colors, prints and accessories. Trying on a new-for-you look each season does one important thing for everyone: It opens your eyes to possibilities. Take a chance either way.

Tips for looking agelessly age-appropriate:

Summer Classes

lasses offered this summer at Lake County Agriculture Center, 1951 Woodlea Rd., Tavares: June 18: “Savory Summer Suppers” – hands-on class, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $12. Aug. 6: “Maintain Your Brain: Ideas for a Brain Healthy Lifestyle.” 10 to 11:30 am. Free; registration required. Aug. 13: “Sensational Salads” –hands-on class. 10 am to noon, $12. Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 12

Free Online Financial Seminars All programs – 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

June 20: “Building Your Finances for Retirement.”

July 18: “Financial Planning When Retirement is Near.”

More info: http://lake.ifas.ufl.edu or 352-343-4101, ext. 2719 or 2721 or rcbass@ufl.edu.

1. You can’t have it all. Make decisions. Very few women over 40 can pull off extreme fashion, for example. 2. Leopard is our neutral. Wear it naturally. Remember James Bond girl Ursula Andress in her leopard coat and boots? Says Johnson, “Wear the smallest, spottiest prints with solid black, brown or tan, but they mix well with red or orange too.” Save the big prints like zebra, tiger and giraffe for impact, such as in bags. “Here’s what not to get: leopard leggings, pantyhose or jeans. Ever.”

3. You can wear anything with the right underwear. “Smooth seamless microfiber panties may not be showstoppers but they are the next best thing to having a perfect body.” These or a pair of SPANX shapewear should get you into anything you want to wear. 4. Really crave color? “Adding more color to our clothes gives our complexion a real power surge when our skin tone changes due to age, sun damage or a decision to finally stop tanning,” says Johnson. Our skin goes pale or ashy with age, so we can energize it with vibrant nail polish colors like warm reds, roses, and corals. If skin has pigmentation issues like brown spots, blotchiness and dark under-eye circles, wearing white, cream, warm nudes and soft fruity shades will provide a glow. If skin has gone sallow or ruddy with age, cool, color-saturated blues and purples (plum, midnight or cobalt blue and fuchsia) will counteract yellow or pink undertones. 5. Keep your edge by staying curious and open to new things. One way to do that is with fashion as simple as a pair of sandals, a leather jacket or perhaps a brilliant purple scarf. Johnson is the author of “Wardrobe Wakeup: Your Guide to Looking Fabulous at Any Age.”

Three Reasons Why Discounts ��Insurance �For ��Mature ��They�Offer �Drivers �to Color �� Up

�

BY MARK PILARSKI

�� D � ��

ear Mark: Every time I leave a blackjack game, the dealer always asks if I want to “color up.” What is the reasoning behind him or her asking me this? — J.T.

BELLO’S BACK!

Everyone has heard it before—always split eights (and Aces), and here is the reason why. Blackjack is a game where the correct hit, stand, doubling and splitting decisions are necessary in order to minimize the casino advantage on your play. These proper decisions are called basic strategy and have been arrived at by computer simulations of millions of hands. The objective of pair splitting over standing or hitting is to either win more or lose less over the long run.

The casino encourages players to color-up when leaving a table game for one of three reasons. The first is for the player’s convenience, You’re not alone, Jeff, in that plenty as it makes a player less likely to of players get apprehensive coming drop chipsYour all overClass the floorOnline! on the Take out of pocket with additional ka-ching way to the cashier’s cage. There is with 8s against a face, but the key • Study at your leisure, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. nothing more entertaining than the behind basic strategy is Win more • Simply read when the course materials online and thenthis: answer ensuing free-for-all a sizeable money, not necessarily more hands. lot ofa$25 hitsquestions. the floor. fewchips quiz With your scenario, when the dealer Then there is the table that might • There is no need to attend boring or listen to each showsclasses a ten, playing two hands, be short of the very chips you are lectures. takinglong off the game. Coloring up saves starting with an eight, is better than playing one hand beginning withed 16. • After completion, course we will issue a state-certiﬁ them the time and energy ofofgetting The reason is that you will lose a fill.certiﬁ Most importantly though, it into your insurance company to cate for you to turn more money in the long run if lets the casino know exactly how receive your discount for a three yeartoperiod. you were hit, instead of split. much a player has won or lost. Mathematically, when you just hit A tip to conceal your winnings this hand, you will $51 for Mature Driver Course On Thelose Internet! is toTake throwYour a little pepper on the every $100 wagered. However, if trail by covertly pocketing some If you have a Florida Driver’s License and are 55 years of you split, you will lose $44 for every of your chips. This is an effective $100 when youmotor split eights. This or older, youyour arespoils. now eligible to bet complete vehicle wayage of camouflaging seven-dollar difference for every accident prevention course that will allow you to receive a hundred dollars wagered adds up. Dear Mark: If splitting pairs on is your insurance mandatory reduction rate forthere three years. By the way, Jeff, is one lone an offensive move, why would exception to the splitting 8s rule: If splitting 8s againstFlorida a 10 beDepartment of Highway Safety the dealer hits soft 17, and surrender is considered offensive? — Jeff J. & Motor Vehicle Approved Coursethe pair of 8s if the offered, surrender dealer shows an Ace. (SENIOR WIRE) Splitting pairs can be either an offense or a defense move depending on the Gambling Wisdom of the Month: pair you are splitting, and/or the dealer’s up-card. You split to win more when “The first step into learning the game the dealer has a bust card showing, and of blackjack is to master the rules.” split to lose less when splitting can turn —Edward O Thorp, Beat the Dealer a particularly poor hand into a potential winner, such as a pair of eights.

Have Florida’s Driver’s License ��a�� age ��or�older? � and are 55 years of��

��

DARK MONDAYS

Featuring a whole new world of thrills and an international cast of aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and tightrope walkers.

��

�

To Register go to:

ROOM PACKAGES including two show tickets start at $149* plus tax and fees. For reservations, call 1.888.567.6667 and mention the code FUNAMBULA. BEFORE OR AFTER THE SHOW TREAT YOURSELF TO INCREDIBLE FOOD OFFERS at JIA - Stalla - Coast - The Buffet. See restaurant for details. For tickets, visit BEAURIVAGE.COM or the Beau Rivage ticket office, or call the ticket office at 1.888.747.7711.

You Belong at the BeautM

Resort & Casino • Biloxi, MS

dining • gaming • entertainment • shopping • golf • pool • spa

www.seniordriverclass.com

or call 1-800-771-2255

Not retroactive. Schedule subject to change. Space is limited. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a legal adult at all times. Valid ID required. *Limited availability. 48 hour advanced booking required. 24 hour cancellation policy. Package rates are per room and limited to one package per trip. Two show tickets are per room, per stay, valid only during package trip and cannot be transferred. Package cannot be combined with any other package or promotions. Room packages not available during blackout dates of July 4-6 and July 9-11, 2013. Not available to persons attending meetings, groups or conventions. Non transferrable. A deposit for full package price is required and charged at time of reservation. Must be 21 to reserve a room and check into Beau Rivage. Beau Rivage charges a daily Resort Fee. This daily Resort Fee is in addition to the daily room rate charge and local and state taxes. Theater seating is based on availability and on a first come first served basis. Additional restrictions may apply. Beau Rivage management reserves all rights. ©2013 MGM Resorts International®.

BR_SnowBirds_Lifestyles After_50_FUNAMBULA_Ad_6.1.13.inddLifestyles 1

After 50 • June 2013 • page 13 5/13/13 2:48 PM

Living Well With Chronic Illness I

HOT TOPICS AT THE BRIDGE Tues., June 11th at 2:30 PM • A RESPIRATORY OVERVIEW This seminar will give you a basic overview of disease processes such as COPD, asthma, and emphysema. You will be informed on the prevention and treatment options available. Presented by TC Medical Supply. Tues., June 18th at 2:30 PM • THE INTERACTIVE METRONOME Interactive Metronome is a versatile tool and can be adapted for many limitations related to a stroke, including: Speech & Language, Cognition, Hemiplegia, Motor Control & Coordination. It has also been used successfully as part of therapy services offered for newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients and those experiencing significant functional declines. Sira Botes OTR/L,CHT will be presenting this seminar. Fri., June 28th @ 9:30 AM • MUSIC & MAGIC Raushan Hammond, star of Steven Spielberg’s “HOOK”, will mesmerize you with his “Master Entertainer” show. Many of his illusions are new, while the favorites remain. Raushan Hammond has a wonderful voice that complements the magic. This includes over a dozen big band artists in which Raushan sings , while keeping you entertained with magic. .

Personal tours available at each event. RSVP – (352) 873-2036

(352) 873-2036 2800 SW 41st St., Bldg. 200 • Ocala, FL 34474 www.thebridgeatocala.com Assisted Living Facility License #9612 Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 14

ncurable and ongoing chronic disease affects approximately 133 million Americans, or 45 percent of the country’s total population. About one fourth (33 million) of these are limited by their chronic condition. Richard Cheu maintains that America’s healthcare system is organized for last century’s health problems—acute diseases. In his new book Living Well with Chronic Illness, a Practical and Spiritual Guide, Cheu offers a guide to enjoying a better quality of life for these people. What are the key problems for those living with chronic illness? Fear of change is the biggest hurdle to living a full life, particularly for patients with physical chronic diseases. His book shows how to master fear and change through methods of coping and transformation.

Social isolation is the greatest mental health problem for the chronically ill. Over time, family, friends and acquaintances no longer include the patient in their social activities. They act as if the patient no longer exists. Patients can overcome social isolation and have a social involvement of their own choosing and making. Cheu comes to the information in his book through real life experiences. His first grandchild died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and his wife is afflicted with a rare and progressive brain disease. Cheu took the first experience and became an ordained Catholic deacon. In his role as cargiver, he has learned many lessons that may benefit other patients and their caregivers.

Planning a Hospital Stay?

ospitals can be scary places: They’re brimming with bacteria, viruses and fungi—the last things sick and injured people should be around. The good news is that there are steps patients can take to reduce the risk of being infected and bolster their ability to fight infection. Here’s how: • Hand washing: This is the No. 1 precaution recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “Wash your hands, ask visitors to wash theirs and don’t be shy about asking hospital personnel, including doctors and nurses, to wash up before treating or examining you.” • Monitor your bandages: Alert a nurse if you notice your bandage is

not clean, dry or completely attached to the skin surrounding a wound. • Get in the best health possible before a scheduled hospital stay: People in their best possible mental, nutritional and physical health are better able to ward off infection and their wounds heal more quickly, closing portals to infection. “Whether it’s physical therapy you need, or vitamin supplements—there are 13 with a demonstrated role in healing—patients should do what’s necessary to prepare before going to the hospital, particularly before a scheduled surgery.” • After discharge, watch for signs of infection: Symptoms that can indicate an infection include unexpected pain, chills, fever, drainage or increased redness around a surgical wound. If you have any of these symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor.

World Class Medicine. Hometown Care.

Recognized nationally. tRusted locally. Patrick Acevedo, MD Geethanjali K. Akula, MD Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MD Roy M. Ambinder, MD Jennifer L. Cultrera, MD Maria Regina C. Flores, MD Ralph Gousse, MD Maen A. Hussein, MD Vasundhara G. Iyengar, MD Victor W. Melgen, MD Kottapurath Moideen, MD Sandeep Thaper, MD Lynn Van Ummersen, MD Marays Veliz, MD

11 Convenient Central Florida Locations AltAmonte SpringS 601 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 303.2305

lAke mAry rinehArt 917 Rinehart Rd., Ste. 2041 Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 330.1788

orlAnDo Downtown 70 West Gore St., Ste. 100 Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 426.8484

ApopkA 200 N. Park Avenue, Ste. B Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 303.2305

leeSburg 110 North Boulevard E. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 323.8022

tAvAreS 4100 Waterman Way Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343.1117

Clermont 1920 Don Wickham Dr., Ste. 305 Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 394.1150

leeSburg South 601 E. Dixie Ave., Ste. 1001 Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 787.9448

the villAgeS eASt 1400 N. US Hwy 441, Ste. 552 Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 753.9777

DelAnD 1639 N. Volusia Avenue, Ste. B Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 774.7475

orAnge City 765 Image Way Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 774.7411

the villAgeS South 1400 N. US Hwy 441, Ste. 557 Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 787.9448

FLCancer.com Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 15

It’s Not Just for Your Grandma’s Furniture Anymore BY MARY PURDOM

amboo is not just for Grandma’s sunroom furniture any more. And it has a life far beyond the tiki torches around your patio. Now it’s also about bamboo floors, sheets, towels and clothing. If you’ve been trying to “be a little more green” to help preserve the Earth’s natural resources, you might well be looking at products made of bamboo, probably the world’s most useful plant. Today you will find bamboo everywhere from closets to tables to floors and everywhere in between.

The fun stuff Bamboo grows in what are called “brakes” and has historically found many uses. In Cambodia, an ancient train system is just now being replaced. Passengers hurtled through greenery with fierce speed on top of a large bamboo platform mounted on train axles powered by a small go-kart engine. In Japan, Burger King added a charred squid ink bamboo burger in 2012. The pitch black patty (paprika and tomato beef, slathered with black squid ink ketchup) is served in a bun made from dough mixed with bamboo charcoal. Rachel McAdams (of The Notebook and Wedding Crashers fame) has urged women to opt for bamboo lingerie for the betterment of environment. Her website, GreenIsSexy.org, lets you know that “A sexy green thing to do is to wear bamboo underwear! They sound quite painful but they’re actually quite soft!” A man in India climbed up a 30-feet long single bamboo stick Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 16

and stayed more than 36 hours, with help from marijuana and milk once in every hour.

What’s in it for you? As modern technology moved forward, bamboo was found to have characteristics which made it both eco-friendly and hygienic. Textile expert Rose Lacy says, “It is antibacterial, making it an excellent fabric for people suffering from allergies. Bamboo is softer than cashmere or silk and can be both machine washed and dried. Unlike the synthetic athletic clothes we’re used to, bamboo fabric is two to three times more absorbent than cotton.” Night sweats? How about bamboo sheets and bedding which are softer than cotton and are super absorbent? The 400 Thread Count bamboo bedding feels equal to about 1,000 TC cotton, according to Lacy. It’s no secret that sweaty smelly feet are a huge problem for many people. James Sands of Tampa says of wearing bamboo socks: “The difference was night and day. Even though my feet were sweating, the socks were not wet and my feet did not swell—or smell!” In one study, fifty people suffering from athlete’s foot found that wearing bamboo socks stopped the burning and itching associated with the condition within one to two days. Within two to six days,

the blistering and sores characteristic of the condition disappeared and the skin returned to normal. Bambooee Reusable Towels hang on any standard paper towel dispenser and can be machine washed and reused 25 times or more. One roll of Bambooee replaces 60 rolls of the average paper towel. (3,000 tons of paper towel waste is produced each day.) Clothing made from bamboo has natural UV protection. Bamboo jersey fabric has a 94% UVA block and a 93% UVB block.

How do they do that? How do they make fibers from bamboo? Two ways. In the mechanical—eco-friendly—mode, the plant is physically crushed and natural enzymes are used to break the bamboo walls into a mushy mass so that the natural fibers can be mechanically combed out and spun into yarn. In the chemical, more costeffective, less labor-intensive, and extremely un-environmentally friendly method, a process of hydrolysisalkalization and multi-phase bleaching refines bamboo pulp from the plant, which is then processed into fiber. According to National Geographic’s Green Guide, despite the environmental shortcomings in fabric production, bamboo still has a much lighter environmental impact than pesticideladen conventional cotton and petroleumderived nylon and polyester synthetics.

…a tropical grass with an extensive root system that sends out an average of four to six new shoots per year …capable of growing to heights of 60 feet or more— some bamboo species grow up to 4 feet per day …ready to be harvested every 3 to 4 years …found to have the tensile strength equivalent to that of steel in some species …constantly removing CO2 from the atmosphere (combating global warming)

…organic (no pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals and no irrigation) …responsible for over 2.5 billion workers’ source of income

une is National Dairy Month, and we know that dairy products are not just for children. Yogurt is a healthy choice for getting the dairy nutrition your body needs. Here’s why:

1/2 c flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 c butter 1/2 c white raisins (optional) 3/4 c natural yogurt

Recipe 1. Yogurt is easier to digest than milk.

2. Yogurt contributes to colon health, especially important in the older body.

3. Yogurt improves the bioavailability of other nutrients, acting to increase the absorption of calcium and B-vitamins.

4. Yogurt aids healing after intestinal infections and is a “chaser” for antibiotics, replenishing the intestines with helpful bacteria. 5. Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and an excellent source of protein. Beware of yogurt-coated foods such as raisins and nuts. They often give more sugar than yogurt. Try these recipes in June:

1 bag (20 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices 1 container (8 ounces) plain lowfat yogurt 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp almond extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Stir in raisins. Make a well in the dough and add yogurt. Mix to form a soft non-sticky dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead gently for 30 seconds. Roll to 1/2” thick and cut into rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with a bit of yogurt. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 12 – 15 minutes. Yield: 10 to 12 scones.

Process slightly thawed peaches in a food processor until fruit resembles shaved ice. With processor running, add other ingredients. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy and serve immediately. (Also try with other fruits.)

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 17

Veterans Corner

Recreational Therapy Helps Veterans Heal and Succeed BY JANICE DOYLE

hat happens when you mix 45 once-homeless military veterans ages 24 to 75 with a woman on a mission to help people build on their strengths? Well, toss in a secure place to live along with some Master Gardeners, a few garden clubs, some local businesses and organizations, and you can create a space to promote healing through horticulture therapy. Alee Karpf is a Certified Recreational Therapist who works with the VA in Gainesville. When she transferred to Gainesville from the Miami VA program for a slower pace of life a few years ago, she began working with a VA transitional housing unit called HONOR Center. (HONOR is an acronym for Hope, Opportunities, Networking, Outreach and Recovery. It is a part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Health Care for Homeless Veterans.) Through the HONOR Center, like other transitional housing units across the U.S., homeless veterans gain access to housing, job skills training, medical services and mental health counseling. At Honor Center, Recreation Therapy is a part of each vets’ plan to help achieve optimal wellness. Although each facility within the VA system offers different programs, Honor Center offers a full catalog of classes from spiritually centered to writing skills and from fitness to computer or money management. Karpf has content specialist volunteers from the community leading the classes. Karpf’s Horticulture Therapy program is one of just a few such programs in the country. For her, it’s a perfect fit. She says, “I’ve had a passion for horticulture all my life. I worked with geriatrics in the Miami VA and had two homeless vets from one of our rehabilitation programs as

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 18

my helpers in the garden. I saw their problems and knew I had something special to offer this population through applied horticulture therapy.” When a vet comes into the HONOR progam, Karpf says, “I give them an assessment to find out their strengths, and then together we create their goals to fit those strengths. Not all residents fit into the garden as a class. Some use it as a quiet place to go during the day.” The 20 x 60 garden area was built with veterans involved in every aspect as well as much community involvement. “Master Gardeners played a large role, including finding money. We got through phase one and then needed about $10,000 worth of concrete including labor.” Master Gardeners went out and talked to contractors, found supplies, helped with labor.” Garden Club circles donated credit at a wholesale nursery for purchasing plants. AT&T Pioneers and the Sunshine Clowns helped with the furnishings. Now, the garden boasts raised vegetable beds, ornamentals, paths, a fountain and benches. One vet said, “It’s like the ‘great experience’ to have this. We take food to sell in a booth at the Farmer’s Market, and we get to talk to other gardeners and see what they grow.” Jeff, a vet with anger issues, said, “It relaxes me and refocuses my mind to come out here. It helps me get control of my thoughts to be in the peace and quiet.” In 2012, the HONOR Center Garden won the Therapeutic Garden Design Award presented by the American Horticulture Therapy Association. Karpf says, “My uncles were all veterans and this is my opportunity to serve my country.” The veterans who enjoy the garden thank her for her service. For information, call 352-548-1834.

Independence Day Trivia I ndependence Day trivia questions can be a ton of fun on Fourth of July or any day when you feel like being a proud American. Test your knowledge of the good ole USA with this list of Independence Day trivia questions. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answers; they are below. 1. What are the first seven words of the Declaration of Independence? 2. How many red stripes are on the American flag?

4. In what year did our current flag with 50 stars and 13 stripes become the current national flag? 5. Where was the first battle of the Revolutionary War fought?

Last Month’s Answers

May Sudoku

Anne Marshlow is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

Win Great Prizes!

6. Where was the final battle of the Revolutionary War fought?

New winner selected each month

Good Luck!

June Sudoku

7. How was the crack in the Liberty Bell made?

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 June 21 will win. Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to: NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC. P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583

8. One signature on the Declaration of Independence is larger than any of the others. Whose signature is it?

3. Who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner?”

answers 3. Francis Scott Key 7. The Liberty Bell cracked when someone rang it for the first time 4. In 1960 when Hawaii officially became the 50th state on Aug. 21, 1969. 8. John Hancock 2. 7

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

1. When in the course of human events

6. The Battle of Yorktown in Virginia 5. The Battle of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts

Word Search

Sudoku muST bE REcEIvEd by JuNE 21, 2013

Word Search June

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?

Answers From May

Leonor Henriquez is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to: News CoNNeCtioN UsA, iNC. P.o. BoX 638, seFFNeR, FL 33583

The first correct answers selected from the drawing on June 21 will win. Mystery Prize!

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

Mystery Prize!

(Puzzles must be received by June 21, 2013.)

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 19

Technology Simplified – New and Improved

FREE Automatic Software Updates

WOW… A Computer Designed For YOU, Not Your Grandchildren! …It’s easy to read. It’s easy to see. It’s even easier to understand and use!

This computer is easy-to-use, worry-free and literally puts the world at your fingertips. From WOW! The perfect name for this amazing computer. I have been using it for about a month and thoroughly enjoy the speed and ease in which I am able to download pictures from my camera and share them with family and friends via email. Everything is so easy to use at the touch of my fingertips. To be able to chat with and see my grandchildren is as though they are here with me. I haven't begun to explore all the benefits of this computer. It has opened up a whole new world for me. I love it, love it, love it! – Carol K., Benbrook, TX Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 20

NEW

Simple navigation, so you never get lost!

designed for SENIORS Big Bright Screen One-touch “zoom” magnification No bulky tower ®

…”surf” the internet Get current weather & news. …send and receive emails, and video chat Keep up with family and friends. …play games online hundreds to choose from! the moment you open the box, you’ll realize how different the WOW Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internet connection. Then you’ll see the screen. This is a completely new touch screen system, without the cluttered look of the normal computer screen. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games– you name it… and a new screen

Touch Screen Technology

U.S. Based Customer Service

opens up. It’s so easy to use you won’t have to ask your children or grandchildren for help. Until now the very people who could benefit most from E-mail, and the Internet are the ones that have had the hardest time accessing it. Now, thanks to the WOW Computer, countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isn’t it time you took part? Call now, and a patient, knowledgeable product expert will tell you how you can

try it in your home for 30 days. If you are not totally satisfied, simply return it within 30 days for a refund of the product purchase price. Call today.

Call now for our special promotional price! Please mention promotional code

50607.

1-877-791-8269 80385

Have you ever said to yourself “I’d love to get a computer, if only I could figure out how to use it.” Well, you’re not alone. Computers were supposed to make our lives simpler, but they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. With all of the “pointing and clicking” and “dragging and dropping” you’re lucky if you can figure out where you are. Plus, you are constantly worrying about viruses, spam and freeze-ups. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you in mind.

Just plug it in!!!

Free InFormatIon ServIce Lifestyles After 50

Last Month’s Answers

for information please return completed form to:

News Connection USA, Inc. • P.O. Box 278 • Laurel FL 34272-0278

Name: Address: City:

State:

Phone:

Age:

Zip: Date:

o Single o Married o Are you a Group Leader? Please contact me by: o Mail o Phone o E-mail SEND INFORMATION ON AREA(S) CHECKED BELOW AUTOMOBILES: TRAVEL: o Automobile Sales o Cruises o Land Tours o Maintenance and Repairs o Hotels/ Resorts o Recreational Vehicles o Local Attractions o Getaway Packages RESIDENTIAL LIVING: o Mfd/FactoryBuilt Homes HOUSING OpTIONS o RV Resort o Independent o Apartments o Assisted Living o Villa/Condo/Single Family o Senior Apartment o Golf Community o Continuing Care/LifeCare pERSONAL HEALTH: FINANCIAL/ LAW: o Physicians o Reverse Mortgages o Dentists o Retirement planning o Eye Care o Trusts o Foot Care/Arch Supports o Estate planning o Weight Loss o Guardianships o Supplements o Elder Law o Home Health LEISURE TIME: o Prescription Drugs o Golf o Counseling LEARN HOW TO PLAN FOR o Gambling o Spas/Gym o Boating PETS IN AN EMERGENCY oYOUR Medical Supplies o Theater TheINSURANCE: SPCA’s brochure "Our Best Friends Deserve Better Plans" has all o Dining In/Out Medicare the o latest information on Estate Planning for Pets and Florida's Pet HOME IMpROVEMENTS: o Law Health Trust and it is FREE! This brochure helps pet owners plan for their o Sunrooms care or in case their pets petsoinLong-term case of an emergency outlive them. Use this o Pools/spas o Auto order form to order your free materials. o Contractor o Life o Home Modifications oMe Home Send Information! Clip and mail this coupon OTHER: LK Name:

Entries will be collected by News Connection U.S.A. for future promotions, special offers, and marketing. Address:

Win a $25 GiftState: certificate Zip: to Home Depot! When you complete this form and mail it back, your name Work Phone: entered to win a $25 gift certficate to Home Depot. (Drawing held the 20th of each month.)

Home Phone: will be E-mail:

P Last Month’s Winner Was: P

I/We have included the SPCA in my/our estate plan.

Daniel DeRosa Please send me the following information— Congratulations! Best Friends Deserve Better Plans brochures Pet Alert Wallet Card In-Case-Of-Emergency Window Decal

This month’s winner is

Enter To Win!

E-mail:

City:

Last Month’s Winner Is Ray Winterhalter Congratulations!

Enter to Win!

Myron L. Guisewite Congratulations !!!

Last Month’s Answers

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!

Send your answers for a drawing. First correct answers selected from the drawing on June 19 will receive $20 cash! Send to: News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583

I want information on: Travel / Cruises Recreation / Leisure Entertainment / Events

Insurance Elder Law / Financial Housing Options Reverse Mortgages

Personal Health & Fitness Home Improvements Automobiles

Name Address City

Age

Phone

E-mail

State Zip

Lake

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY! Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 21

Send your answers for a drawing. First correct answers selected from the drawing on June 19th will receive $20 cash! Send to: Mature Lifestyles, 220 W. Brandon Blvd., Suite 203, Brandon, FL 33511

Tips for Safe Mobile Banking

n our tech-savvy world, everything is readily accessible and convenient…even banking. Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up. Now you can access your bank account from anywhere in the world via your smart phone or tablet.

Finance But consumers need to be more cautious than ever when banking through any device, as hackers can prey on the unsuspecting. The FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) offers these five tips on how to keep your identity safe and your money in the bank:

• Password-protect your phone or tablet so that only you can access the information on your device. This will help protect you if your phone or tablet is ever lost or stolen.

• Never provide personal information unless you initiate contact with your bank or other financial institution. Financial institutions should not request account numbers, Social Security numbers or other sensitive information through email or text messages. If you’re not sure about a request, contact your bank by calling number on the back of your debit or credit card.

• Don’t stay “auto-logged in” to your accounts. Even though it’s convenient, it increases the risk that an unauthorized user will access your accounts. • Delete old texts from your bank to reduce your exposure to fraud.

• Report lost or stolen devices immediately to your wireless provider and financial institutions.

For more consumer tips and to check the reliability of a company, visit BBB.org.

Should You Use An SRES? BY TERRI YANICK

hen facing the sale of the family home Mom and Dad have lived in for many years, it can appear so overwhelming that the project gets put off until there is a health crisis. They are leaving the home where their younger years and golden memories are left behind! An accumulation of “stuff” and furniture can make the senior wonder where to begin at a time when children and grandchildren are busy with careers and family and are unable to help. This is when a “Senior Real Estate Specialist” or SRES is a good choice to make to manage the sale of the house. They understand the special needs of seniors and can assess their physical and psychological needs.

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 22

It takes a village of senior specialists to help everyone make decisions and transition into a new safer, more conenvient environment. They can provide a list of movers who specialize in senior moves as well as active adult and community service organizations or referrals to a varity of resources for assistance. The SRES can help determine what kind of home or community is the right choice for a senior. All these services and more can be provided by the SRES, a realtor who has invested time in learning how best to help the “Forever Young Generation.” To find an SRES in your area, visit sres.org. Terri Yanick is a Senior Real Estate Specialist. For more info, call 727-403-0017 or email her at terriyanick@gmail.com.

MOMENTS LIKE THESE ARE PRECIOUS. issues. The vet prescribed comprehenBY JOHN C.DON’T LIBURDI LET THEM AWAY. siveFADE gum treatment and a set of braces

y wife finally popped the old to give Chippy a Hollywood smile. Patti Page question, “How much We opted for an electric toothbrush, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is that doggie in the window?” regular flossing and whitening strips. is the leading cause of blindness in people 55 The answer was acceptable back The dog seemed to enjoy having and older. It is a chronic disease affecting in the ‘50s, but 60 years later we’re my wife tend to this tedious work. more than 10 million Americans, and early talking sticker shock. Nevertheless, After two years of being chained detection is key to saving your sight. we bought a male terrier puppy to our dog at home, we decided to and named your him Chippy. go see a touring Broadway show. Protect vision from fading away. At first, were stinking Call the there Foundation Fightinglittle Blindness Chippy threw a tantrum while piles of poo over our Brazilian we were out and tore up house today for aall free info packet about wood floors. Then my wife hired slippers and broke several ceramic preventing and managing AMD. a PhD dog trainer to gently potty figurines. My wife quickly got over train the dog—something I could that when she went to assist at have easily accomplished by using our pregnant daughter’s house. A Cure Is In Sight a cattle prod. Eventually, I was the I was left home alone with Chippy. I 800-610-4558 guy who had to “walk the dog” heard the dog enthusiastically barking FightBlindness.org several times a day, small plastic bag into his karaoke machine downstairs. I in hand. Observing Martians would fantasized gory Alfred Hitchcock things have perceived the royally serviced I could do to that blasted dog as I rushed dog to be the superior being. and then tumbled down the stairs. I sprawled on the floor with a broken They wouldn’t let Chippy visit me hip. Well, that darn dog saw I was while I was in the hospital, but I in a bad way. Chippy came over and started licking my face. Then, I thought of him often. Obviously, very politely asked him to fetch my I had misjudged the little mutt. cell phone from the living room. He brought it over and set it right where Once Chippy matured a bit, new I lay so I could call 911 for help. outfits were in order. I was quite They wouldn’t let Chippy visit me peeved about his Starter jacket selecwhile I was in the hospital, but I tion—Packers instead of the Saints. thought of him often. Obviously, I Obviously, Chippy needed amusement had misjudged the little mutt. My so my wife raced to the big toy store wife may have been right about to buy playthings. I suppose the Furby Chippy deserving lots of spoiling toys were a good selection, and pampering. but why did she buy him Anyway, I’m out of the hospital now that karaoke machine? and I use a walker Then Chippy started to get around. The working his way up the dog that saved my food chain. After jars life sits on the seat of baby food came foil pad of the walker as I packets of gourmet blend move about. Perched puppy chow. Next, my wife there, this wonderintroduced sirloin steak ful little guy looks tidbits, and now he has nobler than the chrome prime filet at least once bulldog hood ornament a day. Chippy enjoys on a Mack truck. sparkling mineral water And then I ask: with all his meals. Honey, do you think Not surprisingly, Chippy would enjoy Chippy’s insatiable a relaxing session at appetite for rich the new pet massage food caused parlor downtown? some dental (SENIOR WIRE)

Seniors Getting Together

WOMEN SEEKING MEN

4119 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Florida. 4257 I AM A SINGLE WHITE FEMALE in my 50s, 5 ft. 6, slender built, looking for a single white man age 50 to 70s. I live in Lake County but would date a man in Lake, Sumter or Marion County. I like to cook and bake, watch tv and go to thrift stores. I like cuddling and passionate kisses and I am looking for my soulmate who is faithful, trusting, caring and loving. I like tall men, I like candlelit dinners and flowers on first date. I’m looking for someone to fall in love with, a committed relationship. I don’t drive or smoke or drink. I have blue eyes, short hair. 4266 SLEEPLESS IN OCALA Tossin’ and turnin’ over you! SWF

Seeks the SWM of her dreams to talk, to walk with, to joke with. Wake up! Give me a shout. 4269 WIDOW SEEKING A GENTLEMAN Love flowers, walks and movies. Looking for a real gentleman who knows how to treat a lady.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN 4246 SHARE OUR HEARTS Share your dreams. Share my home. SWM 67, bluebrn. 6 ft. 198 lb. NS. Looking for SWF, 59 – 67, country girl, NS, HWP, SOH, LTR for long walks, sunsets and so much more. Home owner. Rainbow Springs. 4256 SWM, NS, SD, NDG likes fun, surprises, daily chats, computers, great food, dancing, exercise, travel. Christian, purpose-driven culture. Two great sons. 6’4”, 196 lbs., 68 Y. Downtown St. Pete. Must be over 25 < 75. 4258 ONE A LONELY NUMBER Looking for a lady—young at heart. Wants to share the good times and comfort during the bad. I miss the company of a lady friend. I’m

M, WW, 60 YY with lots of TLC. 4262 LOOKING FOR MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP SWM, nice looking, HWP, ND, NS, NDrg. Looking to meet a SW 62-73 in good health, HWP, who likes animals, cooking and home life and wants a meaningful relationship. Let’s get acquainted FF.

SEEKING FRIENDS 4259 WIDOW TO SENIORS Just looking for some honest companionship. Love walking, movies and flowers. 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, SOHSense Of Humor, SM-Smokes, S-Light Smoker, NS-Non 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.

TO RESPOND TO AN AD

Write a letter to the person you want to contact. Place that letter in a stamped envelope and write the ad number on the bottom left hand side of the envelope. Place your stamped, numbered envelope(s), along with $2 for each letter enclosed, into another envelope and address it to: News Connection USA, Inc. Seniors Getting Together 1602 S. Parsons Ave.,Seffner, FL. 33584 TO PLACE AN AD

Send your ad, stating what category you would like it placed in, your edition(s), along with a $6 fee for 30 words (25¢ for each additional word, abbreviations not charged) to the News Connection USA, Inc. address listed above. Ads received by the 15th of the month will appear in the following issue. No more than three ads will be accepted each month per person. The editor reserves the right to edit any ads for space or content. In order to protect our readers’ privacy, we will not include phone numbers, e-mail or home addresses in the ad copy. City or area included at no charge.

RUN YOUR AD FOR ONLY $6 A MONTH

Lady Liberty Ready for Visitors SENIORS GETTING TOGETHER ady Liberty The National Park Service proPersonal Ad Placement L is once again vides rangers onboard all ships Only $6 to ready to receive operated by Statue Cruises (the Deadline for ads is the 15th of the month prior to placement.

place an ad!

Mark The Edition(s) You Would Like To Run Your Ad In: Hillsborough & Suncoast (Pinellas/Pasco) Lake/Marion Counties Southwest/Charlotte (Fort Myers/Port Charlotte)

Ad Copy • Please Print Neatly • 30 Word Limit

Title (First 4 Words):

visitors. Liberty Island was closed after Hurricane Sandy, but now the icon of freedom will be opening symbolically on the day that America declared its own freedom.

official concessioner to the Park Service) departing from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9-11 Memorial and the Brooklyn Bridge, among others. For ticket information, visit statuecruises.com; call 201-604-2800 or visit the seawall in Battery Park.

Support Group Meetings

City (No Charge):

If more room is needed, please use separate sheet. Mail this form along with $6 for each ad per month (add $4 for each additional edition/market in the same month). We cannot accept your ad without it. This information is conﬁdential.

Name: Address: City: Phone:

State: E-mail:

Zip:

MAIL TO: ATTN. / SENIORS GETTING TOGETHER, NEWS CONNECTION, USA, INC. • P.O. BOX 638., SEFFNER, FL 33583

Senior Connection • August 2009 • page 2

f you or someone you know is an Alzheimer’s caregiver, check out these support group meetings. For more information: Alzheimer’s Family Organization: 727-848-8888. and 28 Somercet AL Facility, Tavares (respite care provided), 2 pm 352-343-6483. Bridgewater at Waterman Village (free respite care), 1:30 pm, 352-385-1133.

14 19

Avante at Leesburg Nursing & Rehab Center, 1 pm, 352-217-6476.

20 20 28

Chapel of Christian Faith, Lady Lake, 10 am, 352-748-7633. Cooper Library, Clermont, 2 pm, 352-406-8465. St. Timothy Catholic Church, Lady Lake, 1 pm, 352-205-7121.

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 23

Zero Monthly Plan Premium*

A new generation of plans for your generation.

BlueMedicare

Advantage Plans

Call toll-free 1-800-876-2227 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. ET, every day (Oct. 1 - Feb. 14) or 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. ET, Mon. - Fri. (Feb. 15 - Sept. 30)

(TTY users dial 1-800-955-8771), visit BlueMedicareFL.com or contact your local agency for Florida Blue.

Florida Blue is Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. *You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. The Zero Monthly Plan Premium only applies to the HMO and RPPO plans. Florida Blue is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Y0011_74946 0113R2 CMS Accepted