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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah-ing Over Gators and Crocs
watched assistants strap David in and do their safety check. I heard “Just take two or three steps and sit down.” hen the grandkids Imagine the scene. He was come, it may be standing harnessed and attached time for you to clip in and to the cable at the top of a ten-foot “zip” off with them on the square bright green platform which all-new Screamin’ Gator Janice Doyle, was tilted at a 30 degree angle. Zip Line at Gatorland in Editor Across the lower edge of said tilted Kissimmee. Even without platform there was nothing but air grandkids, zipping along at 25 miles and tree tops. Without a backward per hour through tree tops sounds look, he took two steps, sat down pretty cool. Or . . . downright stupid? I’m not one to miss a new adventure, in his harness and . . . off he went. Then I was at the top of the green so off my husband David and I went. tilted platform being safety inspected With tree tops and gators and big by Josh as he hooked my own harness crocodiles below, we did indeed straps and carabiners to the pulley. zip line 1,200 feet between towers I said to myself, “They wouldn’t which stand several stories tall. let you up here if wasn’t safe.” Zip lines owners take perfectly good “Take two steps and sit down,” money from people willing to be Josh said. I couldn’t retreat—going thrust off into thin air. That’s the economics. Here’s the physics: You move back down the steps would be too hard on my knees. So, two steps forward by gravity while wearing a down a platform with nothing to stop harness that is attached by belts and a me and I sat down in the harness. pulley to steel cables strung between It was awesome! I soared over tree towers. But it’s way more than an tops to Tower Two. Next I zipped economics and physics lesson!! over a pool where 30 gators sunned I first smelled trouble when we themselves. Then it was on to “de climbed several flights of wooden Nile” over gigantic African crocodiles. stairs to get to the top of the tower The highest and longest section of for launching. The second clue to cable traverses Gatorland’s breeding the truth of the situation was when I
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built in Belfast as an awe-inspiring man-made structure. The new building and visitor attraction is ast month I visited being built right beside the Northern Ireland, birthhistoric site of the actual place of my grandparents Titanic’s construction. The on my father’s side. Finding six-story building is shaped St. Malchys in the heart like three ship’s bows and of Belfast—the church will comprise nine galleries where my grandmother was which focus on the educabaptized in 1877—made tion of the social history, the Irish in me feel real. industrial development I thought of the hardships and engineering advanceshe and her family went ments then and now. through and what hopes Publisher, Kathy Beck, The new museum will they had for coming to outside of St. Malchy’s. open in April 2012. America in the early 1900s. I am proud of my Irish heritage It made me think about our freedom and what our ancestors endured for us and that more people will have the opportunity to visit this new attraction to have a better life here in America. The city of Belfast with its rich histo- and learn more about Belfast and ry is opening the doors for a new icon, Northern Ireland. I feel lucky! To learn more about “Titanic Belfast,” the “Titanic Belfast.” It is a tribute to go to www.gotobelfast.com. 100 years ago when the Titanic was
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marsh. My calm abandoned me temporarily when I took the first of 83 carefully counted steps over a bridge connecting towers 4 and 5. Feet on two narrow boards, hands on cables on both sides and safety strap linked to a cable above. Finally (when I wasn’t scared any more) David and I were connected to parallel cables to “race” to the last tower over a peaceful pond with nary a gator is in sight. Luke, the zip line expert who trained the adventure staff, said, “The oldest person I’ve ever taken on a zip line was 86. We take care of the safety, but we can’t create the desire. That has to come with the person.” You decide for yourself. Are you willing to hook yourself to a pulley on a cable suspended in mid-air and hurtle safely out into space? If your answer is yes, and if you’re willing to pay a perfectly good $70 for the thrill of being so hurtled, put in your reservation at gatorland. com or call 800-393-JAWS. Look at it this way. It’s truly a grand adventure, and if nothing else, your grandkids will think you’re the coolest thing going!
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ednesdays and Fridays Seniors in Action. Socialize, crochet and create crafts! It’s relaxing, therapeutic and enjoyable. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m at Newtown Estates Park, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. (941) 861-5000.
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hursdays The Bayfront “Thursday Morning Dance. Live music and ballroom dancing. Cost is $4/ person and includes snacks. Couples and singles welcomed. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 861-5000.
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hrough July 22 Video Lecture Series on the American Colonies. Professor Robert J. Allison of Suffolk University examines the relations of the colonies with the native people, the colonial outposts of Spain, France, and the Netherlands, and how British attempts at colonial governance led to revolution. Weekly from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Gulf Gate Library meeting room, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota. Details at (941) 861-1110.
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Cat Depot Paint and Purr. Discount prices on adoptions with 150 kittens and cats to choose from and half off paintings and prints by local artists. The Cat Depot Retail Store will also offer half off select items and gently used items. Raffles and fun for the entire family! 11 a.m. at Cat Depot, 2542 17th Street, Sarasota. (941) 366-2404.
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Summer Rap Sessions. Ask your questions about hearing loss, learn about your options, get support on how to deal with it and hear from other members who have faced similar hearing issues. 1:30 p.m. at North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd. For more details, visit HLAS.org or call (941) 966-8999.
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Sarasota Firefighters 4th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser. Novelty gaming 7 – 10 p.m. Local singer Rob Satori will sing hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more. Chips good for raffle tickets. After party until midnight. Light snacks. Cash bar. Tickets: $30 or two for $50. 6:30 p.m. at Bentley’s Resort, 1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. Send Around Town news to Mature Lifestyles Magazine, 1602 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner, FL 33584; fax (813) 651-1989. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. July 10 for August event.)
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“Singles on the Go” Travel Club meeting. 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, N. Beneva Rd. and 12th St., Sarasota. Presentation of travel opportunities and social activities for adult solo travelers. Refreshments served. Free. Visitors welcome. Call (941) 371-8937 for details.
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Patriotic Duo Brings Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin Back To Life BY BILL STOKES
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merican heroes Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross never lived together, but their present-day impersonators do. Tavares residents Jeffry Gay and his wife, Connie, met at a high school drama festival in Massachusetts, again the next year at Salem College in Massachusetts and married six years later. They moved to Central Florida and their signature show, MurderWatch Mystery Theatre, was produced at Walt Disney World for 20 years. The couple’s business, Dreamland Productions, is a traveling theatrical troupe that interacts with dinner theatre or various group audiences far and wide. Several years ago, Jeffry looked at himself in the bathroom mirror and exclaimed in horror, “God, I’m getting old! I look like Benjamin Franklin!“ Voila—the character was born! Now, Jeffry transforms himself in one-man performances into the printer, inventor and statesman. His wife, Connie, produces “Tea with Betsy Ross” in her own solo program as the legendary flag maker. She runs music and sound effects for Jeff’s appearances; he is at the board when Connie is the performer. In a matinee enjoyed recently at Lakes of Leesburg, B. Franklin circulated among his audience of 100 residents, chronicling his life, family, friends and enemies made throughout his 84 years. Humor, drama and poignancy unquestionably brought Jeffry’s rendition of B. Franklin’s humanity home to his audience. Perhaps best known for his experiments with the nature of electricity, B. Franklin also invented swim fins, medical catheters and, in 1736, organized Philadelphia’s first volunteer fire department. Franklin also invented a more heat-efficient Mature Lifestyles • July 2011 • page 6
stove (named after him) and because he felt it would help improve society, refused to accept a patent. Moreover, he promoted environmental improvements and published – Born Boston, Jan. 17, 1706. “Poor Richard’s – At 12, apprenticed in brother’s Almanac” under printing shop. an assumed name. – Wrote first article for brother’s newspaper, Mr. Franklin signed it “Mistress Silence Dogwood.” served in such au– Opens own printing shop in Philadelphia. gust political bodies – Married Deborah Read; starts “fire insurance” program. as the Second Con– Writes and publishes “Poor Richard’s Almanac.” tinental Congress. – Invents Franklin stove which works better He was ambassador than fireplaces to heat homes. to France, helped – Begins experiments with electricity. Invents lightning draft the Declaration of Independence and rod to protect homes from catching fire. was one of its signers. In 1790, only two – Becomes postmaster for all 13 colonies. Invents months before his death, he wrote a treaodometer to measure distance between routes. tise advocating the abolition of slavery. – Helps write the Declaration of Independence. Jeffry Gay as Jeff as Ben Franklin scattered laugh- Invents bifocals. Ben Franklin provoking zingers throughout his talk, – Helps write the U.S. Constitution. (above) and notably in his explanation of inventing Connie Gay – Dies at 84; over 20,000 bifocal eyeglasses: “I was enjoying a as Betsy Ross people attend his funeral. book during a voyage to England. My (bottom right). Source: AAA Going Places mission was to represent Pennsylvania /March-April in its fight with descendants of the Penn Connie confesses family over who should represent the Colony. I found I couldn’t see the horizon she cries at points during her interpretation of Betsy Ross, without changing my spectacles. Think“and,” she said, “some of my audience sheds ing it would be easier to have two-lens eyeglasses—one for distance and another a tear, too.” Such is the degree to which this couple’s audiences become involved. for near sight—I invented bifocals.” Jeff MurderWatch Mystery Theatre is a crowd asked for a show of hands from those wearing his innovation. Many hands went pleaser after 20 years, in which group or dinner theatre audiences are ensnared in up. “Ben” quipped, “You’re welcome!” a staged whodunit and follow clues to find the “real” perpetrator. All Dreamland The Rebirth Of Betsy Ross Productions’ shows are scripted, but are Connie Gay continues: “Our clients open enough for performers to ad-lib an began requesting another character to aside with the audience or to take advantage complement Jeff’s Ben Franklin. A close of an unexpected situation. Since all friend of mine had, years ago, taught me productions are enhanced by music, sound to cut a five-pointed star from folded effects and props, set-up takes several hours paper, so Betsy Ross seemed a natural.” for a one-hour show. Props are originals She has two versions of her oneor replicates the couple has acquired hour show: One with full sound and through the years of perfecting their arts. projected photographs, and another A telephone call to (352) 508-5523 or a visit online to www.murderwatch. more intimate presentation featuring com will bring an envelope of informative, colorful brochures explaining the a full service afternoon tea party. She wide scope of Dreamland Productions’ interactive offerings. All their shows enjoys the latter because it allows her are available for hire by communities, clubs, restaurants and hotels. (WSS) more interaction with her audiences.
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North Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers. Activities and classes for seniors. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at North Sarasota Library’s Meeting Room, 2801 Newtown Boulevard, Sarasota. Details at (941) 861-1376.
Bag o’ Books Sale. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Friends of the Jacaranda Library will be selling bags of hardcover books for just $2. All proceeds will benefit Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. (941) 486-2723.
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Afternoon at the Movies. Public viewing of selected movie titles. Jacaranda Public Library. 2 p.m. Details at (941) 861-1273.
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Community Pharmacy of Sarasota, Inc. provides discount medical prescriptions for uninsured Sarasota County residents. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at North Sarasota Library. (941) 445-5687.
The History of Impressionism. Video lecture series from The Teaching Company on the history of Impressionism from Monet to Van Gogh. 2 p.m. at Venice Library. 300 Nokomis Ave. S.,Venice. (941) 861-5000.
“Beyond an Apple a Day” Computer Class. Carlson teaches how to access select websites that provide valuable information on any health condition, including its symptoms and treatments.11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota.(941) 861-1230.
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Summer Arts Festival on the Big Screen at VPL. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Musical Lives. On July 21, Dennis Morgan portrays Irish tenor Chauncey Olcott who sings My Wild Irish Rose (1947) to Rose Donovan(Arlene Dahl). Introductory notes by film historian Jim Orville. Venice Library. (941) 861-1332.
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Seniors Look Forward To Games In Kissimmee “W
e weren’t the biggest, but we were told often that we were the best run games in the state,” declares Randy Fisher, athletics supervisor for the city of Kissimmee’s parks and recreation department. Not at all shy about his enthusiasm for the event, Fisher is one of the chief architects putting building blocks in place for the return of the state-sanctioned Senior Games to Kissimmee and Osceola County, September 10 – 17. Interest is high and things are taking shape quite nicely, according to Fisher. He has fielded upwards of 30 calls a week about the event since it was announced in March. Those calls are coming from seniors throughout the state and from various retirement communities. Most of the callers want to know about the events and how to register, which will officially open after the
Independence Day holiday. Other callers have said: “Thanks for bringing it back” and “It’s about time.” Such comments confirm what Fisher came to realize in 1993 when the concept of the games was first introduced as part of a statewide initiative from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. Fisher knew then and now that seniors want and
actively participate in carefully structured athletic activities. He’s been at the front line of offering those activities. For 13 straight years beginning in October 1994, he helped coordinate the activities that would attract hundreds of athletes to the Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games. During that period, Fisher estimates more than 7000 seniors made the trek to Kissimmee to compete in events such as archery, billiards, swimming, basketball shooting, bowling, horseshoes, track and field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, tennis, table tennis and more. That was before the economic downturn forced budget cuts and a three-year suspension of the games. Now, the event is poised for a triumphant return, thanks to a goldmedal team Fisher says is committed to bringing the glory back to the
Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games. The team includes elements of Osceola County government, the city of St. Cloud, the town of Celebration as well as the Good Samaritan Village and the Osceola County Council on Aging. Together, they’re putting together a week-long slate of competitions that will be jointly promoted by the city of Kissimmee and the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, Osceola County’s tourism promotion department. Information on the events and how to register will be available on www. Kissimmeeparks.org as well as on www.SRGames and VisitKissimmee. com. Callers may also get more information at (407) 518-2504. All qualifiers at the Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games will be eligible to compete at the Florida State Senior Games Championship, to be held in Polk County, December 3 – 11.
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Marilyn Monroe Tells Her Story BY TRACIE SCHMIDT
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ears ago, she serenaded the President; now it’s her turn. Marilyn Monroe—actress, singer, model—would have celebrated her 85th birthday last month. While the pop-culture icon quickly rose to fame and spent most of her adult life in the limelight, her personal life was very different from her screen persona. Affected by a troubled childhood, she yearned to be accepted for who she was. The events that led up to her untimely death at 36—suicide or accidental overdose—are still a mystery. But if she could come back for one more night, what would she say to her audience? Marilyn: Forever Blonde is an award-winning one-woman play that gives Monroe the chance to tell her story in her own words. Actress Sunny Thompson takes on the role, and with music and quotes from the
actress’ life, brings the As an acting project it star back for an intimate interested Thompson, but evening on stage. she was hesitant to play the “It’s a real rollercoaster role herself. “What woman ride,” says Thompson, in her right mind would “There’s comedy, little want to be compared with serious observations, Marilyn Monroe!” she said. poignant things, ‘aha’ Nonetheless, her performoments—the whole mance and her uncanny thing is really a gift for resemblance to the famous an actress to play.” actress made her a shoo-in for Sunny Thompson’s the part. I asked her what it first experience with took to prepare for the role. Monroe was seeing “I spent 14 months in her movies as a child. research,” she said. “Every “I loved all musicals, person that comes up in the not just Marilyn’s— play—Joe DiMaggio, for Actress Sunny Thompson there was Fred Astaire, example—you have to know as Marilyn Monroe. Ginger Rogers—all of your relationship to them.” those I loved, and that was my first All of Monroe’s mannerisms, from the experience with her,” she remembered. way she walked and spoke to the way Thompson was a singer and dancer she dressed and did her makeup—had in Las Vegas when her husband came to be spot-on. Thompson even sought to her with the script for the show, coaching by Jimmy James, a famous asking her to read a few scenes. Monroe impersonator from New York.
Taking on the personality of Monroe was another challenge. “She went from high to low in a second. She’d say something like, ‘Gosh, it’s wonderful isn’t it?’ then, “Life’s just a chore.” She’d go from zero to 90 just like that—and you see it in her movies and in her acting,” Thompson said. Thompson revealed two sides to Monroe; she was terrified of fame, but at the same time, believed that if she could become the most famous woman in the world, she could have the love and affection that she so craved. I asked Thompson what struck her most about the actress. “How terribly funny she was,” she replied. “She could be depressed, but she always saw the bright side of things. Very much so—and she needed to laugh—it was a survival thing for her.” Marilyn: Forever Blonde is playing at the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota through July 10. For tickets or more information, call (941) 351-9010.
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8 p.m. Inaugural dues will be $10 for individuals and $15 for families who join in July; thereafter, dues will be $20 for individuals and $30 per family. The club will feature educational topics and addresses by political candidates and incumbents. New members may join at monthly meetings or by sending a check to NOVA RC, Box 1351, Venice FL, 34284-1351. Info: (941) 408-7423.
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Veterans Conquer a Mountain at All Ages BY JORDAN SCHUPBACH
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or 25 years, the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sport Clinic has been helping Veterans find adventure in the mountains of Colorado. And for 25 years, Florida resident Clinton Hale has experienced it. Hale, 62, has been a participant in the Winter Sports Clinic every year since its inception in 1987. “Early on it was just a few of us…maybe 50. Now, it’s huge!” he says. Hale makes the journey to Snowmass from Florida each year, eagerly waiting his turn to hit the slopes. He’s learned a lot during his various Clinics, like the wisdom of waiting inside where it’s warm instead of standing in line in the snow for his gear. When it comes to ski equipment, he prefers the monoski because “it looks cool,” but for him, the trip to the mountains each year isn’t just about the skiing. “When I come here, I make it a goal to impart some of the lessons I learned in life to some of the new guys,” he says. “And I learn from them, too. They know things that I’m still trying to figure out.” He certainly has some life lessons to offer. Hale entered the Air Force as a Combat Controller in 1966, and in 1983, he injured his back while on a training exercise. “Life has inherent risks. You just deal with them as they come.” At an event with participants whose military service spans from World War II to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, “new guys” doesn’t just mean “young guys” at the Winter Sports Clinic. One first-timer is Frank Kozel, an 88 year-old WWII Veteran. Kozel, who was injured on a reconnaissance mission during the War, made the trip from Cleveland. Some might
question why an 88 year-old would strap himself into a ski apparatus and hurl himself down a mountain. Kozel’s answer is simple: “I believe that every day, you should do something that you fear—it keeps you young.” The Winter Sports Clinic has been a source of motivation and encouragement for both Kozel and Hale. “My first trip here, I learned that I can do anything I set my mind to do,” said Hale. For him, that means working, staying active and helping to raise funds for his Florida team to come each year.
Veteran Clinton Hale on a sit-ski.
That also means skiing with a broken leg. “I broke it trying to ski on my own the first year that the Winter Sports Clinic was at Snowmass,” he says with a laugh. “They put a cast on it and I was skiing again the next day.” The Winter Sports Clinic has seen many changes over the years. And after 25 years, what’s the best thing about the Winter Sports Clinic? “The camaraderie,” says Hale without hesitation. “I have developed some great friendships. I love to see some of the old-timers and make new friends. It’s like a family here, it really is.” That’s what keeps Hale coming back, and what drives him to spread the word to other veterans who are eligible to attend. His message to them is simple: “Get out here! You just don’t know what you’re missing. It’s the best event that VA has.”
God Bless You! BY JIM MCDEVITT
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ooner or later, everyone sneezes. People who hear you sneeze, even in a public place, often automatically ask God to bless you even though they may not know you. They may not even like you.
Humor Ever since I can remember, everyone in my vicinity has been saying “God bless you” when I sneeze. I have no clue how this tradition started but I do know I have said “God bless you” all my life to anyone I hear sneezing. It was just the right thing to do, like holding a door open for a lady. Heck, when I was a cop and arrested someone I would say, “God bless you” if the perpetrator sneezed
while I was putting him in handcuffs. Here’s the thing though. Lately I’ve noticed my wife only gives me one “God bless you” when I sneeze. Sometimes I sneeze four or five times in a row, but I only get one “God bless you.” When did it become fashionable to limit these blessings? Is there some kind of limit on blessings I don’t know about? I’m tempted to say “God bless me,” out loud to make sure I get all my God blesses. If my wife starts sneezing one sneeze after the other, I keep my blessings coming. I don’t have a limit. I was taught if a person is sneezing, you just keep those blessings coming until they stop sneezing. If my dog sneezes, I say “God bless you.” To find out more about these blessings, I did some internet research. Here is what I found out. There are several possible explanations for this tradition. In Eastern Asia, as early as 1000 B.C., there was a belief that a sneeze was a sign
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someone was talking about you at that very moment. One sneeze meant something being said about you was good, while two sneezes meant something bad was said. I have discounted this belief because it would mean someone like President Obama would be sneezing all day long, since someone somewhere is always talking about him night and day and he’s not sneezing like that. In Polish tradition, there was a belief that your mother-in-law was talking about you if you sneezed. No explanation was provided if your mother-in-law sneezed. In Pakistan, there is a superstition that if a man sneezes, his wife is thinking fondly of him. I guess if you’re single, it’s just a sneeze. In Christian circles, some attribute the saying, “God bless you” to Pope Gregory the Great (540 – 604 A.D.) who became Pope at the start of the plague. I understand he started blessing people when they sneezed in
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the hope, no doubt, that they weren’t coming down with the plague. Current science says each sneeze can send 40,000 droplets flying around to spread disease to anyone within reach. Current advice to sneezers is not to use your hands to cover your sneeze, but to use your arms. They say using your hands means you will spread those 40,000 droplets all day long over anything you touch. The best advice I have is that if you are flying and seated next to someone who is sneezing, you should have a blanket handy and throw it over their head and say, “God bless you.”
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All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents—who often have no one else to advocate for them—are encouraged to call tollfree at 1-888-831-0404 or visit the program’s website at ombudsman. myflorida.com.
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or late life texters, these are some new texting codes you might need: ATD: at the doctor. BFF: best friend fell. BTW: bring the wheelchair. BYOT: bring your own teeth. FWIW: forgot where I was.
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GGPBL: gotta go, pacemaker battery low. GHA: got heartburn again. IMHO: is my hearing aid on? LMDO: laughing my dentures out. OMMR: on my massage recliner. ROFLACGU: rolling on floor laughing and can’t get up. TTYL: talk to you louder! We have to laugh, don’t we!
Ten Everyday Items To Include In Your Recycling A
ccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States recycles 30 percent of solid waste-such as food scraps, package wrapping, grass clippings and bigger items like old microwaves, sofas and refrigerators. Increasing that recycling frequency to just 60 percent could save the equivalent of 315 million barrels of oil annually, the EPA suggests. Here are 10 recycling tips for individuals looking to make a difference locally and globally:
1. Newspapers should be
saved in their own bin, as this material goes directly back into newsprint recycling. Recycling a 4-foot stack of newspapers saves the equivalent of one 40-foot fir tree.
2. Glass is recycled according to color: clear, green and brown. Recycling centers prefer when glass is separated this way.
3. Paint cans and
aerosol cans are recyclable but considered hazardous waste and need to be kept separate from other metals. Leave labels on these cans so recyclers know what was in them.
4. Plastic does not break
down in landfill and, because it can be reused for many diverse products, efforts should be made to recycle all plastic waste.
5. Aluminum cans should always be recycled. Many recycling centers request they not be crushed flat. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your TV for three hours.
6. Electronic devices-such as radios, televisions, cell phones and computerscan be dropped off at recycling centers that accept used electronics. 7. Roof shingles are being recycled to make new roads.
8. Refrigerators can be given to their manufacturing companies or to recycling centers. Make sure the chlorofluorocarbon, also known as CFC or Freon, has been drained and recycled. 9. Motor oil should never be
dumped into storm drains, even if it’s only a small amount. Instead, recycle the oil at a quick lube shop or auto parts store.
10. Batteries should
be disposed of properly. An automobile battery, also referred to as a lead-acid battery, contains about 21 pounds of lead, three pounds of plastic and one gallon of sulfuric acid, which can be toxic if handled improperly. Interstate Batteries is the No. 1 battery recycler in the U.S., recycling more than 850 million pounds of batteries last year alone. Automobile and alkaline batteries can be recycled at Interstate All Battery Centers and Interstate Batteries dealers. For a location, visit www. interstatebatteries.com. Protect the environment: Bring your used batteries to a recycling center. (NAPSA)
Soon-to-be Boomer Retirees Want Homes to Support Pursuit of Life’s Passions Having a home to support all of their passions also ranked high—boomers primarily want it to be easy to take care of (59%), followed by the foundation for a vibrant future (40%). But making the leap to a new home is not always an easy decision, especially in the current economy with owners sometimes unable to get as much as desired for an existing home. Though home sales may be down across the country 15 percent year over year, not every development or area is following this trend. Sunshine and beautiful weather are limited, commanding higher prices for homes in areas like Florida. Many boomers, including Terri and Ron Fraser, recent Trilogy homebuyers in the Orlando area, are putting a priority on living the active, engaged life they’ve always wanted. “No one has the crystal ball to know when the best time is, but for us, we
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oday’s boomers are well-connected online, describe themselves as “full of life” and say retirement is a time to reinvent and discover themselves, according to Trilogy by Shea Homes’ online survey of boomers. The survey drew over 85 percent of participants from Trilogy’s Facebook pages and Twitter feeds. It also found boomers are not only focused on connecting with others and staying near loved ones but also on making a difference, and they are not slowing down anytime soon. Boomers ranked traveling (58%), having a balanced lifestyle (51%), being more active (46%) and having more “me” time (46%) as priorities in retirement.
did not want to put off living our life anymore. We wanted to be around people who are like us. We wanted to be involved in sports and doing lots of things culturally,” said Terri. When choosing where to live, many boomers are actively pursuing plush amenities and benefits, but they should also consider how an active adult club will “feel” when all lots are sold. Active adult communities with established clubhouses or those currently being built out can also provide a good value, since they may have been able to obtain discounts on the land. Those that are just being planned may have to reduce club and home space to accommodate land costs and still compete on price. When considering a new home, resale or staying with an existing
residence, boomers rank green features (which can save as much as 40 percent on energy usage) high on their list of priorities. Today’s boomers are also considering factors many have not before—such as having a space for a home office—as many transition into retirement. Boomers should ask themselves what is important in retirement: Location? Having access to amenities/ activities? Maintaining connectedness with family, friends, others? What do I want to be doing? How important is customizing my home? Have I always had a specific dream or ideal in mind? All of these questions weigh in on determining the best environment to pursue one’s retirement dreams. For info, contact jeff.gersh@ sheahomes.com, or see trilogylife.com.
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Fishermen’s Village is on the waterfront in Punta Gorda. Call (941) 575-3007 for information.
Muttini Mingle, a Pawtastic Yappy Hour for people and their pets. Presented by Salty Paws. 5:30 – 8 p.m. Live music by Singer/ Guitarist Paul Cottrell. The GoldTones perform doo-wop music 5 – 9 p.m., Center Stage.
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Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7 – 9 p.m., Center
Punta Gorda’s own, Jim Morris, performs trop rock music 5 – 9 p.m.
Fun Classes at Renaissance on 9th
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umba Classes: Dance your way to fi tness! Mondays at 5:30 pm. Members: $6, non-members: $8.
Tai Chi: Paul O’Shea leads this class for intermediate to advanced students. Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 p.m. $25/ month. Card Parties: Bring your friends or stop in and see who needs another player! Games vary depending on participants. Tues. and Thurs., 5 – 7 p.m. Free.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: July 29 from 8 –10 a.m., just $5! Yoga Classes: Thursdays at 9 a.m. Chair Aerobics and Stretching: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Members: $5, non-members: $7.
Renaissance on 9th is located at 1816 9th Street West, Bradenton. Call (941) 749-0100 for more details.
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The Life List: Ten Items All Caregivers Must Have
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eing a caregiver can be one of the most challenging, complicated and rewarding jobs you’ll ever do. It is detail-oriented, physically and emotionally taxing and can require lightning-fast decision making that could potentially affect the outcome of a person’s recovery. Joni Aldrich, author of Connecting through Compassion: Guidance for Family and Friends of a Brain Cancer Patient, says there are ten basic must-have tools caregivers need to have on hand:
you’re also reminded ahead of time to call the pharmacy for a refill.
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3. Good pill cutter. Depending on the prescription, you may have to cut pills in halves or quarters to get the right dosage.
1. Seven-day, multiple-section pill organizer. Caregiving is a very detail-oriented job where medications, doses and timing are involved. Having a pill organizer can be a lifesaver (and a sanity saver) for you and your patient. Aldrich recommends using one with slots for every day of the week and different times for each day. Fill their pill organizer ahead of time so
2. Updated list of all medications. Keep a list of all medications and their dosage information with you at all times. Take a current copy with you to every doctor’s appointment and keep a copy in every possible place where you may need it at a moment’s notice (or in case you leave the house without it by mistake) like your purse, coat pockets, and vehicles. Tack a copy by the phone and the patient’s bed for easy access.
4. Over-the-counter oral antihistamine. Mild allergic reactions usually respond to non-prescription allergy medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). A liquid or “fast-melt” type of Benadryl can be better than pills, if the reaction is in their mouth or if there’s stomach upset. And
always call for medical assistance before the problem becomes severe.
5. Latex or non-latex gloves. Gloves that are the right size are necessary to protect both the patient and the caregiver from harmful germs, and they can be used for protection in a variety of situations—from serving food to cleaning up messes. 6. Hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide is good for cleaning wounds, getting bloodstains out of clothing and bedding and being used like a mouthwash for mouth sores.
7. Rubbing alcohol. Now for the big guns! Alcohol is a wound sterilizer as well as a good cleaning agent for places like handrails and doorknobs. 8. Digital thermometer (with covers). Digital thermometers with plastic covers are fast, accurate, user-friendly and easy to read.
9. Good blood pressure monitor. There are plenty of fully automatic, accurate
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10. Plenty of paperwork. You’ll need to have a calendar for organizing appointments, tests and a schedule of caregiving help. Keep a three-ring binder for storing medical test results and patient notes in one place. Have all pertinent phone numbers posted near every phone. The note that doesn’t get documented or the question that doesn’t get answered may be the one that gets you into the most trouble. “While being a caregiver is one of the most challenging experiences of my life, it has also been one of the most rewarding,” Aldrich concludes. “Having the support and help of others who have been there can be a huge help. The peace of mind you’ll get from being prepared is one of the most precious gifts you can give yourself as a caregiver.”
Men, Get To a Doctor! T imothy Vavra, D.O., of Loyola University Health recommends the following screenings for all men: • High blood pressure. • Diabetes test every year with a fasting blood test. • Cholesterol screening once every five years if normal, or more often if levels are borderline. • Colorectal cancer every 10 years by colonoscopy, then a yearly fecal occult blood test (which can find blood in the stool) or, every five years, a fecal blood test combined with a sigmoidoscopy. • Prostate cancer test for men over 50 who have a life expectancy of at least 10 years.
Living Well—Westminster Communities of Bradenton A
erobics on Monday…Tai Chi on Tuesday…bowling Wii on Thursday. This isn’t an activities list at the YMCA, but a glimpse of what you can enjoy at Westminster Communities of Bradenton! “Physical wellness is one part of Westminster’s exclusive 8 Dimensions of Wellness,” notes Steve Kastner, Executive Director of Westminster Towers & Shores. He continues, “Our experienced fitness trainers ensure safety and provide a spectrum of wellness activities so our people can stay well or improve their health.” Some of the classes are Water Aerobics, Chair Yoga and Tai Chi, plus Guided Imagery and Breathing Basics. Resident
Vern Thudium says “These classes are great! The exercises are fun, and they really helped after having back surgery.”
Eric Bouchard, Executive Director of Westminster Manor, says, “People sometimes choose classes for social as well as health benefits, and others prefer individual pursuits, such as cycling or using the state-of-theart Fitness Center with full-time staff for guidance.” Don’t be surprised if you see the physical therapist leading residents on a brisk walk through a mall, encouraging healthy competition with interactive Wii Games or leading the Forever Fit exercises with dumbbells and music. Resident Peggy Meador says,
“They really work! The more we do them, the better we feel!” Westminster Communities of Bradenton is part of Westminster Communities of Florida, a church related, not-for-profit active living housing and healthcare-related organization, the largest of its kind in the state and the eighth largest in the nation. Founded in 1954 in Bradenton, it includes 19 active living and rental communities serving more than 5,000 people statewide. For more info: call Mary Dawson at (941) 782-3251.
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that the lowest mortality rate was among those who had been moderate or heavy tea drinkers in the year before their heart attacks. In fact, there was a 44 percent lower death rate among heavy tea drinkers and 28 percent less chance of death among moderate consumers compared to non-tea drinkers.
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How Much Do You Know? W hile everyone needs to be careful when taking medications, older adults face particular challenges. Often, they take more than one medicine at a time and they may not metabolize drugs as well as they once did, raising the risk of complications. Answering these true or false questions from home care company Interim HealthCare may help reduce side effects and improve the efficacy of any medications being taken:
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5. If you can’t remember to take your medicine at the right time of day and in the right amount, use charts, calendars and weekly pillboxes. 6. Certain foods can interact with medications.
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1. True. That way, your records are in one place. This allows the pharmacist to know what you are taking and tell you if a new drug may cause interactions if taken with another drug at the same time. 2. False. However, all drugs should be stored away from children and animals. Many must be stored away from heat and direct light and not in the bathroom or other damp place. If a drug is not stored correctly, it can reduce its effectiveness.
3. False. Some drugs should be taken as soon as you realize you missed a dose; with others, you should wait until the next dose. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist how to proceed with the drug you are taking. 4. False. Take the medicine until you are finished or until the doctor tells you to stop. 5. True. All these reminder systems can work, but if you become more forgetful, supervision may be required.
6. True. Grapefruit juice can increase the levels of some medicines in your blood. Eating a calcium-rich dairy product can stop antibiotics from working. These are just two examples. Check with your physician or pharmacist for more insight. Always ask your doctor what each prescribed drug is, why you are taking it, when you should take it and what side effects to watch for. Supervising medication is one of the many jobs a home health care aide can perform. For more information, visit www.interimhealthcare.com. As seniors age, they may forget to take the medications that are prescribed to them and not report side effects to doctors. (NAPSA)
Get Out of the Sand Trap: Treating Your Knee Pain BY DR. JOSEPH MARKENSON
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Health Many of my patients think that being diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA), which impacts the lives of more than 10 million American adults, means the end of their favorite pastime. The good news is that golf is a very adaptable sport that can be modified to meet the physical capabilities of almost anyone. For immediate pain relief, and to decrease swelling, I recommend my patients elevate and ice the knee for
five minutes at least twice a day. Strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee through exercise will also help alleviate knee pain. One example is to do isometric quadriceps exercises, which can easily be done at home. Using the elliptical machine, stationary bike or just walking for twenty minutes are low-impact routines that will help strengthen muscles to support cartilage. You might also decrease knee injuries and pain by changing your golf equipment. The Arthritis Foundation suggests using clubs with lightweight graphite shafts and perimeter-weighted heads to help absorb shock and lower compression golf balls. Getting a golf bag with a wheeled cart and switching to spikeless golf shoes, reducing the chances of catching your foot and
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tripping, are also simple adaptations that will go far on the fairway. If your knee pain persists, you may want to speak with your doctor about prescription options; including oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or newer topical options such as a diclofenac gel, patch or solution. Topical NSAIDs are especially important to consider in adults aged 65
and older who may experience gastrointestinal issues. While treating your pain, be sure to ease back into your game by playing fewer holes and using a golf cart. Don’t return to a full swing prematurely, especially when using a driver or long irons. This might place enough stress on the knee to risk re-injury. Just as golf pros have been able to come back from knee pain and win the U.S. Open, you might be able to get back into your game by treating your knee pain Dr. Joseph Markenson is an attending physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. For more information, visit Arthritis Today at www.arthritis.org/golf.
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eardrum than the outside, so the eardrum may cave in slightly. This causes that sensation of fullness. In serious cases, fluid Eustachian Tube accumulates behind the eardrum because pressure is so low that fluid from surrounding tissues and blood vessels gets pulled into the middle ear. Some people try nasal sprays and A. People with a persistent sensation of over-the-counter antihistamines and fullness in the ear should get it checked decongestants for eustachian tube out by a physician. Occasionally, dysfunction, but there’s no evidence hearing loss can create such a feeling. that they are effective for this purpose. Temporomandibular joint (sometimes Doctors are faced with problems referred to as TMJ) disorders, which that can’t be fixed. This may be one affect the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull, can also create the of those situations. I would think sensation. But a diagnosis of eustachian about trying biofeedback or some other kind of mind-body technique. tube dysfunction does make sense. The fullness sensation may not go The eustachian tube, which connects away completely, but people can train the middle ear to the nasal cavity, helps their brains so that bothersome, even to equalize the air pressure on either painful, symptoms are less troubling. side of the eardrum. If your eustachian tube is blocked or not working properly, — Jo Shapiro, M.D., Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston there’s less pressure on the inside of the Mature Lifestyles • July 2011 • page 20
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Perturbed by Passwords BY RICHARD SHERMAN
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hen filling out online log-ins and some forms, why do I have to type in my e-mail address and password twice? It’s not hard to do, but it’s a pain in the neck. Is there a reason for that? Yes, there is. Its primary purpose is, of course, to ruin your day, and secondarily, to make sure whatever you enter is correct. There is always a chance that a finger can slip when typing something the first time, resulting in an inadvertent tpyo. Typing it twice virtually eliminates that possibility. Because we’re required to remember so many usernames and passwords, while most browsers remember them, it’s a good idea to keep a copy in a
secure location in case you ever need to manually enter them. In the alternative, you can use a password manager such as Roboform (www.roboform.com). I keep passwords in a document file that I renamed something only I know, changing the file extension in the process, and moving the file to an undisclosed location on an external drive. I also send the file to one of my Gmail accounts as an attachment, so it’s safe and secure in a remote location, out of harm’s way, yet I can access it at any time. I recently started using Gmail, thanks to your recommendation. I like it a lot, but what I can’t figure out is how to e-mail something I copied from Excel. When I paste a portion of my spreadsheet into the body of my Gmail message, it loses its formatting. How can I avoid that? I recommend sending data as an attachment rather than placing
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it within the body of an e-mail to avoid formatting issues such as you describe. The process of attaching a file involves little more than clicking the “Attach” button and selecting a file, so it’s not a particularly arduous activity. If your recipient has a large font selected as the default, for example, or is using a text-based format and your Excel data is inserted in the body of a message, all native formatting (within Excel) will be removed. But if you send it as an attachment, when the recipient opens your Excel or Word document, he or she will see it within their own Excel, Word or other compatible application, and it will appear exactly as you sent it. As senders, we cannot control what others see when we paste anything into the body of a message. Having said that, to send Excel snippets (ExSnips?) within a Gmail message, send it as Rich Formatting, not Plain Text. Directly above where
you enter your message in the Compose window of Gmail, you will see “Rich Formatting” that you can click to enable. Then copy and paste the Excel data into your message and it should be fine. If not, think “attachment.” I received an alert advising that I needed to update my Adobe Flash Player if I was using an older version. I don’t know how to locate the Adobe Flash Player to check which version I have. I am feeling very dumb again. Thanks for being there, Mr. M. A very easy way to determine the version is to simply play a YouTube (www.youtube.com) video. Right-click the video when it’s playing and it will display the version of the Flash player being used. For answers to your questions by e-mail, or to subscribe to Mr. Modem’s award-winning weekly newsletter, visit www.MrModem.com.
More Violence in PG-13 Movies Than Before
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f you questioned the rating of the last PG-13 movie you went to see (typically someone says, “I can’t believe that was PG-13. It seemed like an R movie.”) You were right. A new study shows a “ratings creep” in the United States, according to an article in the Journal of Children and Media based on research at Stonehill College by Ron Leone. His latest study shows that films rated PG-13 today are significantly more violent than those with the same rating a generation ago. Leone and his colleagues analyzed the content of a sample of PG-13 movies from three different years: 1988, 1997 and 2006. They documented each incident of violence, sexual content, nudity, use of adult language
and presentations of substance abuse—the same criteria members of the MPAA’s Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA) consider when assigning a rating to a film. “Our quantitative content analysis of 45 films indicated a significant increase in violent content in these films, despite the ratings remaining the same,” says the Stonehill College professor. “We searched for evidence of ‘creep’ in all categories, but our results pointed to one conclusion,” he says. “In the PG-13 rating category, the only area of adult content on the rise was violence.” Said another way, today’s PG-13 movie was yesterday’s R movie. It parallels often-heard comments that movies have changed—and not for the better.
Retirement CPR: Creating and Protecting Retirement BY JON LYNN
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inancial health, like physical health, requires that a person has a goal and the discipline to take positive action to achieve that goal. Having worked in the financial industry since 1983, I have seen little change in the public’s financial health or habits. In fact, government studies reveal that only five out every 100 workers can successfully retire and maintain their lifestyle. Why, in the world’s richest country, is that true? Even if we have personal discipline and financial goals, there are three factors integral to a successful retirement.
Finance #1 is TIME. The sooner we start to save, the harder and longer our money can work for us! Using the “Rule of 72” we can calculate how quickly our savings will double, quadrruple, or more. #2 is CONTRIBUTIONS. The more we can set aside when we are younger, the greater our savings will be when we reach retirement. #3 is INVESTMENT RESULTS, which can drastically impact our retirement plans. Over the past decade, too many people have experienced losses of 30 percent to 50 percent of their retirement funds and are forced to keep working and are unable to retire. Once a person decides which investment option is best suited for their needs, they must further consider which investment strategy best fits their risk tolerance. The three strategies are fixed interest; the Market (either stocks or real estate) and Indexing. Fixed interest offers the least amount of risk. However, money market
rates and CDs are at historically low rates and currently not keeping up with inflation. Following the Rule of 72, a fixed interest account earning 1 percent will double every 72 years. Also, inflation is running around 3 percent and reducing our purchasing power.
The Market, either stocks or real estate, offers higher potential gain but also a major risk of loss. As we have seen in the 1987, 2001 and 2008 stock market drops, investors suffered significant losses, impacting their retirement plans. Likewise, as we have seen throughout the United States, the real estate market has experienced severe depreciation and losses in both commercial and residential property values. The Index strategy has been rising in popularity due to higher potential gains combined with eliminating the risk of loss of principal and any annually credited interest added. Indexing is tied to the various stock indices such as the SP500, NASDAQ 100 or the FTSE rather than stocks or mutual funds. Limited by participation rates and CAPs, the index strategy can offer double digit returns in up markets coupled with no risk of loss in a down markets. Should the stock market have negative results, the participant has no gain for the year but, more significantly, would suffer no loss. When the market recovers and begins to rise the participant will participate in the subsequent gains. Once you have decided on which retirement option to utilize and which investment strategy fits your risk/ reward tolerance; the most important step is to take action and begin protecting your retirement income. And of course, “Enjoy your retirement!” For more information, call (813) 774-1862 or e-mail the author at clynnlutz@aol.com. Mature Lifestyles • July 2011 • page 23
The Cupid in Your Computer Part Four
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intimacy with a resulting loss of inhibitions. When you’re dealing with strangers, as you are in online dating, inhibitions serve as a valuable and healthy function. So if you lose your inhibitions without knowing to whom you’re making yourself vulnerable, you put yourself in a careless and dangerous situation. “I know that receiving those first e-mails from an online dating prospect is a thrill,” says Browne. “But a week or two of fantasy fun is sufficient, and then it’s time to bite the bullet and actually meet face to face, with a brief pit stop at phone calls so you can at least be assured of gender and voice recognition. If you spend any more time in fantasyland, you’re creating an artificial sense of intimacy, which is very difficult to overcome. Remember that you want dating, not danger, as the eventual outcome.”
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For Richer or Poorer ingles need 40 percent more than couples to maintain the same retirement lifestyle. Put another way, it costs one person about 75 percent of what two would pay, according to the American Academy of Actuaries. In retirement planning for both groups, financial advisors are noting how couples can use their situation to an advantage. It may be pooling risks, with savings supporting the survivors, tag-teaming their investments so that their portfolios complement one another or purchasing a longevity annuity which could amount to considerable savings compared to what a single person would spend. Linda Stern, “Singles, Couples Face Own Retirement Issues,” Reuters.com.
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In Sickness and in Health How one long-married spouse fares emotionally and physically can greatly impact the other, a study conducted by the University of British Columbia and Pennsylvania State University reveals. The research looked at 1,700 couples ages 76 – 90 married more than 40 years over a 15-year span. Researchers discovered a strong association between such depressive symptoms as loneliness, unhappiness and restlessness, and physical limitations (i.e., cooking, climbing stairs). The link has been found among individuals, but never before to spouses, and suggests practitioners consider the health of the other spouse when treating their patient. “Physical and Emotional Health of Older Couples Linked for Better or Worse, Study Finds,” Science Daily.
Warning: Heat Kills And Pets Are Susceptible! J ust like people, pets can suffer heatstroke at any hour of the day—even in the shade. Symptoms include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, disorientation and seizures. It is not uncommon for an animal in heatstroke to refuse water.
Tips for protecting pets from Florida’s dangerous heat: • Make shade and fresh water available and plentiful at all times. • Use caution at all times when exercising dogs. • Reduce risks to very active dogs that don’t know their own limitations. • Limit outdoor exposure of older pets, heavy-coated (fur) breeds, and brachycephalic dogs (those with
pushed in noses), such as bull dogs, pugs, Pekinese, Boston and Yorkshire Terriers, to name a few.
• Advise guardians of your pet’s individual needs.
Like humans, pets suffering from heatstroke require immediate first-aid:
• Lower the body temperature by submerging in cool (not icy) water, or by running a hose over its body. Cool the head and neck areas first.
• Place the victim in an air-conditioned space. Do not attempt to force a heatstroke victim to drink water. • Seek immediate medical attention and evaluation for any victim of heatstroke.
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ummer is here and so are delicious Georgia peaches. Each year, Georgia produces more than 2.6 million cartons—or 63 million pounds—of peaches between mid-May and midAugust, and expectations are that the 2011 crop will meet or exceed that level. Try these very cool recipes.
Recipe Peachy Chicken Salad
1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. milk Salt/pepper to taste 1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon 2 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved 1 cup frozen tiny peas, thawed 2 large peaches, peeled and chopped 1 cup pecan halves, toasted Mature Lifestyles • July 2011 • page 28
Stir mayonnaise, milk and seasonings until smooth. Add chicken and toss to coat. Stir in other ingredients. Serve over lettuce.
Georgia Caprese Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Dressing:
Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 tbsp. champagne or white wine vinegar 1 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
Salad: Combine 2 (4-oz.) balls of fresh, water-packed mozzarella, 4 ripe peaches, unpeeled, each cut into 8 wedges, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. Cut cheese into 1-inch pieces and gently toss with peaches and basil leaves. Prepare dressing: Combine lime juice, zest, vinegar, water, honey and salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil and set aside. Whisk mint into dressing and toss about 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) with salad. Season salad with freshly cracked pepper and serve.
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he Players Theatre proudly announces the blending of two incredible performing arts troupes— The Sarasota Senior Theatre and The Players Follies—who will now be called Sarasota Silver Stars. Leading the team will be local actor, director and theatre enthusiast Berry Ayers who will serve as the Director/ Choreographer of the troupe. To assist him will be Broadway pianist, teacher and composer Michael Edelstein who has been selected to fill the role of Musical Director. Additionally, longtime Players supporters Cinda Goeken and Tim Minar have been tapped to act as the Support Team or Silver “Coaches”. The name Sarasota Silver Stars pays homage to Irene Silver, founder of Sarasota Senior Theatre. The troupe features performers age 50-plus and meets three times a week. The performers will participate in two
Sarasota Silver Stars (L to R): Michael Edelstein, Irene Silver, Michelle Bianchi Pingel, Jeffery Kin and Peter Salefsky.
staged productions annually (one in the fall and spring) as well as a mini-series produced in February. “What an incredibly exciting and extremely talented team,” commented Sarasota Senior Theatre outgoing Board Chair, Peter Salefsky. “What a privilege it is and will be to see the results of all these wonderful actors. I can’t wait to share this journey with our savvy community.”
Venice Theatre Presents Jesus Christ Superstar V
enice Theatre’s Summer Stock actors will light up the MainStage with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. This “rock opera of all rock operas” dramatizes Christ’s final days with explosive theatricality and a passion that goes straight to the heart. The cast is comprised mostly of senior high and college students who are pursuing performance careers. Now in its fifth year, Venice Theatre’s Summer Stock program has impressed audiences and reviewers with its high-quality production values. In 2009, reviewer Kim Cool raved about West Side Story saying, “The … players sang and danced their hearts out, nailing one production number after the other.”
Cool was equally impressed in 2010 with Annie Get Your Gun. She exclaimed in her Gondolier-Sun review, “A star born 17 years ago shone brighter than ever ... Backed by a solid cast of singers, dancers and actors, Kaitlyn Terpstra lit up the stage as Annie Oakley.” In Jesus Christ Superstar, Terpstra returns as Mary Magdalene. Don’t miss her; this may be her last performance at Venice Theatre. She heads to college in the fall to study—what else—theatre! Jesus Christ Superstar will run from July 28—August 6, 2011 at Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Ave., Venice. For tickets and information, call (941) 488-1115.
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DeLeon Springs (L) and the Old Spanish Sugar Mill (R).
Flip For Fun s there a Fountain of Youth? Find the spot where Ponce de Leon said he found the famed fountain an hour north of Orlando. Start the day by making your own pancakes at the The Old Spanish Sugar Mill inside DeLeon Springs State Park Recreation Area. Right beside the headwaters of the Fountain of Youth, owners Peter and Marjorie Schwarze have been letting people cook their own breakfasts since 1961. You pour the batter, flip the cakes and choose your toppings—truly you can have it your way! Order lots of tasty sides, too.
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Orlando – After Hours! Casual Elegance So you say you’ve “done Orlando”, Jupiter Beach eh? Experienced Disney, outlet Resort & Spa is ofmalls and the ubiquitous souvenir fering wonderful specials shops? But hey, we’re not kids this summer in Jupiter, Florida. anymore—so what’s there to Ah, the beach setting. For our daily do after the sun goes down? walk, we enjoyed stepping from As it turns out, the Orlando area the boardwalk and patio area is loaded with after-hours right to a tranquil stretch fun. For starters, there’s Jupiter Beach of beach. And one night the Sleuth’s Mystery Resort and Spa. we stretched out in one Dinner Theater on of the hammocks and International Drive listened to the waves in Orlando. At hitting the beach Sleuth’s, you step as we watched a into a world of full moon rise comedy where over the ocean. you become Dinner at the detective as Sinclair’s was a you try to solve seafood lover’s the night’s treat. (A don’tmiss menu item is the lobster crabcake appetizer at dinner.) Choose white tablecloth service or patio casual three meals a day. Resort amenities include the luxurious spa, where you can enjoy a massage and then their hot liquid chocolate (wow!). There’s a billiards room, an outdoor firepit and lounge area, fitness room, lighted tennis courts and a business center for checking e-mails. The Beach Boomers package, starting at just $169 per night, includes daily gourmet breakfast for two, two-for-one bike rentals and discounts at Sinclair’s. Take the
murder mystery. In addition to enjoying a delicious dinner, you’ll spend about two hours helping the other guests solve the nights’ dastardly crime. Use the clues that are all around you—and your intuition—and you just might receive a nice prize when you show off your winning guess! Up for something a little more unique? Head to the Treasure Tavern, Orlando’s hottest nighttime show and dining experience. Treasure Tavern is an unrivaled one-of-akind dining experience combining Cirque, burlesque, comedy magic, live music and delicious food. But be careful—there’s no telling when Madame Gretta just might pull you up on stage and poke a little fun at you for the amusement of all the guests! So the next time you head out to the Orlando area, don’t forget to enjoy the area’s most unique nightlife! Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theater is located at 8267 International Drive; call 1-800-393-1985 for info. Treasure Tavern is at 6400 Carrier Drive, just of I-Drive. Call 1-877-318-2469 for tickets and reservations.
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Sleuths (Above) and Treasure Tavern (Below).
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Fido in Fiji and Hairballs in the Hamptons
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New, Complete Disney Guide I f visitors are coming, you’ll want to hand them the The Complete Walt Disney World 2011 before they head to Orlando. This thorough guidebook rates and reviews 700 attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels and offers hundreds of tips. It’s chock full of detail about how to see and do everything having to do with Disney. New in this year’s book: • A Best Bets section showcasing the parks’ best experiences. • Fear Factors for every ride and show and scores of Family Matters tips.
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An example of how complete the guide is—on page 163 there’s an itinerary (as there is for each park) for spending a day in Animal Kingdom so your group can enjoy a day at the right speed to experience the whole park. Included are times to send someone from the group to get the Fastpasses for a later ride. Good stuff!
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Becky’s New Car is a delightful blend of comedy and weight—a story about choices and consequences that could believably happen to anyone. Showings at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on select days through July 17 at Jane B. Cook Theatre at the FSU Center, U.S. 41 at University Parkway, Sarasota. For tickets and information, call (941) 358-5330. Mature Lifestyles • July 2011 • page 39
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