Dating: Does Age Matter? VOLUME 22, NUMBER 6
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Showing Jake That Heroes Are Alive and Well and Living Among Us BY JANICE DOYLE
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t’s true: Osama bin Laden is dead. On May 2 a Navy SEAL Janice Doyle, team appeared “out of Editor nowhere” in Pakistan and did what they had trained to do. My husband and I visited the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum across the state in Ft. Pierce in mid-May. We who are older still like real-life heroes, and the SEAL team holds our fascination in that regard this summer. People from around the world are sending thank you letters and cards to the Museum. We love to honor real heroism and bemoan the fact that so much attention is taken by fantasy heroes. Several years ago I discovered the treasury of history that is in Springfield, Illinois. There’s the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, an incredible Illinois State Museum and numerous other history venues of interest. I determined that I would take each of my seven grandchildren there on a trip alone after they turned eight years old to introduce them to our sixteenth president. In early May this year I took the second grandchild on that trip. Eightyear-old Jake looked forward to it. He had read books about Lincoln and knew he would have my undivided attention for three days. He also knew he got to choose anywhere he wanted Jake with the Lincoln family. to eat and could order whatever he wanted. Plus, we would stay in a hotel where there was a heated swimming pool. The first grandson I took got very involved with Civil War history on his trip. Jake’s trip will be remembered for the real-live heroes he met besides learning about Lincoln.
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I planned to use the three hours of car time from his home in Columbia, Missouri, to Springfield, to help Jake learn the continents as well as to memorize all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. He was also our map reader and manned the GPS. Well, many times he played with it – at one point he discovered we were actually 232 miles from the closest Waffle House! “No waffles today, Grandma.” In Springfield, we toured Lincoln’s tomb and then we went to see the town’s WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. The WWII Memorial is centered by a huge white globe with stainless steel markers at the sites of major battles. An aging veteran stood on the Pacific Ocean side of the globe, pointing with his cane and talking to his son about the battles he had been in—Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and more. Jake and I sat down nearby and I told him what he was seeing—the globe, the continents, the battle markers, the veteran who had At the WWII been there. When Memorial with the veteran saw us, Mr. Anderson, I asked if I could veteran. take his picture with my grandson. Fifteen minutes and a history lesson later, Jake knew stories of ships and guns and landings. He’d also worn Mr. Anderson’s WWII Veteran cap.
Three days later, I took Jake to Shea’s Gas Station and Museum. It turned out owner Bill Shea went ashore on D-Day on Utah Beach, his entire unit’s first day in combat after two years of training. He was also at the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge and crossed with his unit into Germany for the final push. “I never suffered so much as a scratch, but I was there,” Bill said. After the war the contentment and peace of running his now-famous gas station along old Route 66 satisfied him for the rest of his working life. Now in his 90s, he and his son run the family museum which is filled with memorabilia from simpler times along the highway as well as military items including the wool uniform of his WWII duty. On our return trip, Jake did indeed finish memorizing all 66 books of the Bible, and he proved he knew the names of the continents. At home he was himself a hero for a few minutes because he’d taken a trip the other three boys hadn’t been on. Then they wandered away, we got out the globe and Jake explained to his dad in eightyear-old fashion the meaning of World War II and what he knew about two of the heroes of that war. When he thinks of himself as a hero, I hope Jake realizes that deeper than everything else lies the core of a hero, and it’s not about super powers. It’s what the heroes of WWII showed him: Being a hero simply involves doing the best you can no matter the cost. And, yes, Jake, sometimes it’s possible to be more than 50 miles from a McDonalds and still survive!
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How to Live Forever ✱Results May Vary
was Jack LaLane, the fitness and health guru, who told Wexler to walk while “punching the ceiling” and f you could take a pill and live gave him carrot juice to drink. In 500 more years, would you do it? England there was irascible Buster Award-winning photojournalist Mark Martin, who at 101 was still washing Wexler answers the question the way vans at his plumbing company and many of us would: “It depends on training for the next marathon. He what day you ask me the question.” smoked and drank beer every day. In producing and directing his Both men died after their interviews new documentary “How To Live with Wexler, proving that—at Forever,” Wexler found that when he least so far and regardless of our asked people that question, answers lifestyle—we can’t live forever. divided almost exactly down the Wexler tours a “Ageless Diva” Suzanne Somers middle. About fifty percent said cryogenics lab. proclaims the benefits of bioidentical they wouldn’t take it for sure and hormone replacement to rebuild the other half said they would. that will be treatable by future from the inside after age 60. Thanks to medicine. He learned, however, that When the documentary opens her routine of 60 pills a day plus exin Tampa in June, viewers will right now the science is not there ercise, Somers claims to have beaten discover Wexler on a worldwide to restore the body so it could even what she calls “the Seven Dwarfs of trek to investigate what it means to receive new medical treatments. Menopause: Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy, grow old and what it could mean to Wexler found a neurobic circuit trainSweaty, Bloated, ing facility which uses computer games live forever. Where would Forgetful and a person find answers? to train the brain to stay cognitively fit All Dried Up.” And what difference could for life. Madan Kataria had a laughter Biogerontolothe answers make? yoga group, believing that laughter gist Dr. Aubrey His search began when he extends life. Even Phyllis Diller talked deGrey, told turned 50 and his mother to him about laughter and health. Wexler that aging died of Alzheimer’s about A writer and philosopher named is a repair and the time he received his Pico Iyer came alongside Wexler to maintenance AARP card—a double ground his thinking: “Everybody’s problem, like any jumping on the bandwagon of extended harbinger of a new stage other compliof life. He says, “For baby life without looking at the shadowy cated machine. Boomers like myself, I side, the results of long life.” Although the wanted to see what the new Does long life mean a fulfilled life? aging process chapter would look like.” Left: Mark Wexler There was Robert Young who will not be meets fitness guru travels the world tracking down the eliminated, he Jack LaLane; Above: oldest people for Guinness Book of Buster Martin, 101. said, rejuvenaWorld Records. He said he’s found tion therapies that the oldest people are realistic to restore the body will be and “make the most of their lives.” available within 10 years. Okinawa is a hot spot for long life Nutrition? Wexler tries a “calorie where Shinei Miyagi, 94, explained restriction” diet meal as well as that longevity means you are a world class hot dog and fries at healthy and active until the day of the beach with a Los Angeles food death, then you die peacefully and critic. Would either way matter? quickly whereas long life means Health and Fitness long years whether healthy or not. Life extensions His search took him around the In America, Wexler found Tyrus Wexler asked: Can we extend world. Willard Scott says the Wong, 98, who spends his days flying life? Should we extend life? 100,000+ centenarians, many of elaborate kites on the beach. “I have a Could Cryonics be the answer, whom he introduces on TV, “have sense of humor, I don’t hold grudges Wexler wondered as he visited ALthat makeup in them where they are COR in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cryonics and I take the good with the bad.” resiliant—they don’t look back.” A 95-year-old heart surgeon said is the speculative technology seeking Among Wexler’s interviews were he still does surgeries because his to preserve human life in a state two polar opposites healthwise. First
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body still responds to the challenge. And a quirky 94-year-old Japanese man told Wexler about his life creating “senior porn.” On the spiritual side, Loma Linda, California, is also a hot spot for long life. It’s home to many Seventh-day Adventists who believe the body is the temple of God. Adventists live out their teachings by not eating meat and keeping the Sabbath as a day of rest.
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What does it all mean? Pico Iyer concluded: “Craving a long life is not narcissistic but short-sighted, like a child who wants to stay up past his bedtime. He’s whining and miserable . . . It’s a matter of accepting limitations.” Death, he said, makes sense of what has come before. Not to think of it that way distorts everything. Wexler told me he started the film wanting to learn how to have a longer life. What he realized is that “results may vary” from person to person as the add-on to the title states. He learned that it’s more what’s going on in your brain, what you picture aging to be and how you manifest that in your life. He said, “I realized it’s not about length of life but about living in the moment. What you’re eating may be important, but not as important.” So, what does the new chapter look like for boomers? Wexler said, “We may not live forever but at least we can live well.” How To Live Forever opens in late June. Details at howtoliveforever.com.
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hrough June Free Yoga On Siesta Key Public Beach. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Reconnect with the beauty of nature and the greater vitality of your body. Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key, in front of the main entrance adjacent to the green lifeguard stand, weather permitting. (941) 320-6693.
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hrough 14 Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. A chance to savor the flavors of Sarasota County. Participating restaurants are offering a fixed menu at $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner. For times and participating venues, visit savorsarasota.com.
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hrough 18 The Sarasota Music Festival brings the best up-andcoming young musicians and worldrenowned faculty artists from around the world to Sarasota for three weeks each June. Performances at venues throughout Sarasota. Schedule, tickets and info at sarasotaorchestra.org.
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“Dance Your Cares Away.” Presented by William Zella, Ph.D, psychologist. 12 – 1 p.m. at 5741 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, at the Medical Office Building Auditorium adjacent to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. Lunch will be provided. RSVP required; call 1-888-685-1596.
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Summer Arts Festival on the Big Screen at Venice Public Library. Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Royal Ballet presents Coppélia by Léo Delibes (2000). Selections and introductory notes by film historian Jim
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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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“Ask Jack.” Jack offers computer training to public with question and answer sessions. Free to public. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Boulevard, Venice. (941) 861-1270.
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Father’s Day at Mote Aquarium. Fathers receive free admission with a paid child’s ticket. 10 a.m. at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Details at mote.org.
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Join “Grandma and Friends” for an hour of family fun and circus acrobatics, aerial acts, juggling and balancing. The irrepressible Grandma will have you rolling in the aisles. She’ll be joined by the legendary Cristianis, the beautiful Dolly Jacobs and more. Call Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, at (941) 360-7399 for tickets and info.
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DWB Salon Series MiniLecture, Luncheon and Style Show. 2010 American Image National Queen Kristie Kennedy speaks about “Styling and Inspiring for all Ages— Rediscover Your Inner and Outer Beauty.” $15. 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 544-7612. 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. June 10 for July event.)
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harky’s on the Pier offers great seafood, pastas, and steaks garnished with superior service and unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico. There’s no finer place for live music, family events and watching the sunset from the outdoor deck, which features a tiki bar and dance floor. Located at Photo by Chuck Denner. the base of the Venice fishing pier, Sharky’s Lunch and dinner are served from makes dining out for a party of two 11:30 a.m. Enjoy live entertainment or a party of 20 a special experience. every Wednesday through Sunday. Sharky’s delivers options like shrimp Sharky’s on the Pier is located at bruschetta, shark wings, crab legs, 1600 Harbor Dr. South in Venice island jambalaya and key lime pie. (1.4 miles south of Venice Avenue). You’re certain to find something that Call (941) 488-1456 or visit their suits your taste buds on their creative website for more information at menu (it’s the same everywhere!) www.sharkysonthepier.com.
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uly 1 and 2 Sarasota Stars and Stripes Celebration. Two full days of fun family entertainment including: live bands both days under the big tent, Kids Zone with family entertainment, bounce house, magic shows, rock climbing wall and face painting. Performances by The Players Kids and Players Follies, carnival games, food, drinks and more! Free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 365-2494.
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uly 4 Star Spangled Tropical July 4th Celebration. Visit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and enjoy an evening of live music, children’s activities, lawn games and an allAmerican BBQ and cookout. Bring
your blankets or chairs to appreciate the spectacular community fireworks along the Bayfront. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for members, and children 11 and under enter free. Festivities start at 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Tickets and information at selby.org.
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uly 4 Siesta Key Community Fireworks Celebration. Come to the beach for the day and experience the spectacular 24-minute fireworks display in the evening. VIP Party begins at 5pm, $75 per person (special discounts for kids) includes reserved on-site parking, gourmet picnic dinner, beverages, live entertainment and ideal viewing area for the display. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. (941) 349-3800.
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Tin Can Sailors Get the Crew Back Together BY TRACIE SCHMIDT
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nce you’re in there and you’re operating them, they’re all called ‘tin cans.’ I remember a lot of cartoons that had a sailor riding a tin can like he’s riding a bronco,” retired Navy veteran Bob Schwartz joked. The ‘tin cans’ are U.S. Navy destroyers— heavily armed and armored warships that were used to defend carrier ships during World War II and other military operations. “You usually had four destroyers— tin cans—around a carrier, battleship or cruiser for protection. Our job was to take the torpedoes so they wouldn’t hit the carrier ships, which were full of men, women and supplies.” Schwartz explained. “That was our function— rescue and running interference so the big ships wouldn’t get damaged.”
He had a chance to see a lot of the world and meet new comrades in service. 53 years later, Schwartz and three of his friends decided to start the “Tin Can Sailors” group to bring other veterans together. “I have about 80 members now,” Schwartz said. “I started it to see how many WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans we had Bob Schwartz (at the podium) with General Wisecup and the Tin Can Sailors. out there. A lot of these guys, all retired, served 21 to 28 years. I Schwartz was a diesel engineer on a was on board with one guy, Joe tin can during the latter part of World Rex—we hadn’t seen each other for War II, and while he was fortunate 50 years.” The two of them now run a enough not to be caught in the heavy poker game at their monthly meetings. fighting, he provided rescue for A typical meeting usually involves a downed pilots at sea via whaleboat and speaker, lunch and a card game or two, took ships into foreign ports for repair. but mostly it’s an excuse to get the “I joined the Navy at 16 years old, crew back together for a few tall tales. got out in 1950, and then I did four “We usually have a bull session more years of Reserve. I’ve been in where we tell sea stories and lie the Pacific, through the Canal and and all that,” he laughed. “We into Norfolk, and at the island of were a very tight group. I don’t Vieques on mock invasions and so care where you go, if a guy was on forth,” Schwartz described his travels. a tin can, we would melt and gel
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together. We were rough riders on the high seas, let me tell you.” Every now and then a high-ranking U.S. Naval officer will make an appearance as a guest speaker— Schwartz and the other Tin Can Sailors invite the public in to share their stories. Funds raised from these meetings have been donated by the group to children’s charities. Schwartz says that the group is planning visits from speakers like Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – Admiral Mullen, and Chief of Naval Operations – Admiral Roughead, in the near future. “Anybody that’s been in the Navy, on tin cans, DDS or DES, we welcome them as well as anybody who just wants to come in for a meeting and see what we’re doing,” Schwartz said. Monthly meetings are held at the American Legion Post 159, 1770 East Venice Avenue, Venice. For more information, or to join the Tin Can Sailors, call (941) 497-1050.
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, was charged with planning and carrying out the assault on the coast of Normandy. Smaller busts show Allied leaders including Montgomery, Patton and others. Two Men On Beach Wading Ashore
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f someone you know is turning 100 and you want them to get birthday wishes, here’s how: Televised by Willard Scott on the Today Show: Six weeks prior to the birthday, submit a photo (that will not be returned to you) and the following information: • Name of celebrant (including pronunciation if necessary). • Date of birth. • Celebrant’s current mailing address. • Requestor’s name and daytime phone number. • Interests, hobbies, secrets of longevity, vocation, etc. Send info and photo via postal mail to: Willard Scott Birthdays TODAY show, NBC News 4001 Nebraska Ave., NW. Washington, D.C. 20016 Not all celebrants submitted are chosen for the Today Show. If the contact person does not receive a call, the celebrant was not selected. How-
ever, if address information is given, they will receive a letter from Willard. Presidential greetings Requests may be submitted through the office of one of the U.S. Senators or U.S. Representatives from your state. Requests can also be mailed at least six weeks in advance of the event to: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500. For faster service, requests can also be faxed to (202) 456-2461. Required Information. Please include the following in your request: • Name and home address of the honoree(s). • Form of address (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.) • Exact date of birth (month, day, year) • The requestor’s name and daytime phone number. (The Obama White House is informing citizens requesting greeting cards that it is currently taking “several months” for the request to reach the Greetings Office and be mailed out.)
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and 12 10th Annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival. For two days, festival-goers will enjoy works from some of America’s best crafters displaying one-of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, plant holders, soaps and much much more. Also included will be a green market with unique orchids and delicious dips and sauces. Free. 10 a.m. at St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Details at artfestival.com.
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19th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival. This event precludes the popular March Art Classic with a unique blend of contemporary crafts, all handmade in the U.S.A. Adding to the weekend will be an expansive Green Market with plants, flora, orchids and homemade soaps. Free. 10 a.m. on Miami Avenue, downtown Venice. For more information, call (954) 472-3755.
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Do Age Differences Matter? BY DR. TERRI ORBUCH, SeniorPeopleMeet.com’s Love and Relationship Expert
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istory has long shown a theme of older men going after younger women. But with recent celebrity couples setting the trend in 2011, it now appears perfectly acceptable for an older woman to date a younger man. Outside Hollywood, it looks as if the reaction is quite similar. According to a recent survey by SeniorPeopleMeet.com, Match. com’s online dating site for those over fifty, 94 percent of women are itching to date a younger man.
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hen it comes to dating, the internet has broadened and widened the playing field and deepened the pool,” says Dr. Joy Browne, author of Dating For Dummies®, 3rd Edition. Some of her “rules’”for online dating include the following: Provide only a cell phone number. When you are connecting online, it’s best to keep in mind that any person who finds you on the web is a stranger. So don’t give out your home phone number, which someone could use to track your address. Giving out only your cell phone number also offers the protection of caller ID, an off switch and mobility. It allows you to be anywhere without anyone knowing where you are. In the worst-case scenario, you can always get rid of the phone if you need to.
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Date within a 25-mile radius. Browne warns that long-distance relationships are initially thrilling but soon become poisonous because they’re often more fantasy than reality. Have people met other people on trips? Yes, but leave that happenstance. When you’re investing in the specific intent to find somebody, be reasonable and sensible and play the odds. “Find somebody who is in your zip code if possible, your area code preferably and your time zone certainly, so that you can actually get to know each other without the constraints that a long-distance relationship places on things,” she suggests. “Dealing with someone who is GU (geographically undesirable) is an avoidable hassle.”
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Retirement Living The results are unmistakably clear: as we get older, age differences between partners matter less and less. This makes sense because as long as both partners are adults, it becomes clear that the emotional and psychological compatibility between two partners is essential for the health and happiness of the relationship. Indeed, the crucial question to ask is whether two partners are compatible in terms of beliefs, values, life views and goals. Dating someone outside of your age group can sometimes be related to a “need” of one or both partners. For example, the younger man may be searching for a mother figure or for someone who is socially or financially superior to him. On the other hand, a “cougar” woman may be afraid of getting older, feel more youthful than her actual age, or want to retain her childlike qualities and view of life. SeniorPeopleMeet.
com’s survey found that half the women eager to date a younger man said they were motivated to do so because they felt younger than their biological age, citing that it felt “natural for them to be with someone younger.” Another 27 percent of women said they would like to date a younger man because they have more energy and are more open to new ideas and experiences. Nonetheless, given a large age difference, when older women date younger men, they may experience major obstacles down the line unless they handle or discuss them right up front in the relationship. Should you choose to move forward with an older woman or younger man, here are some tips to starting your relationship off right: 1. Discuss the future, not just the present. If this relationship is long-term, one of the biggest obstacles that can arise is that he wants children or a family down the road and you are past that point in your life. Other future topics to talk about are retirement goals. 2. Set clear expectations. Share your expectations; realistic expectations on both partners’ parts result in less frustration and disappointment. 3. Focus on what you can change. Although it is becoming more common and more acceptable to date outside of your age peer group, family members and friends may disapprove. Bear in mind that you can’t change anyone’s behavior or opinion. Focus on the positives in your relationship and don’t take the comments to heart—they usually say a lot more about the person who is thinking or saying them, than you.
Keep in mind, these are questions and concerns that everyone needs to consider when they enter a committed romantic relationship. So if you find that the two of you are compatible on many fronts and can discuss the issues above, tell Demi, Mariah and Madonna to move over—and go for it!
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his summer, competitions promoting healthy lifestyles for men and women ages 50 and older will be held in the Kissimmee/St. Cloud, September 10 – 17. This will mark the 17th time Osceola County will host the Senior Games competition. Winners will move on to compete at the Florida State Senior Games Championship held in December in Polk County, and may then qualify to advance to the National competition.
Activities include favorites such as archery, billiards, swimming, basketball shooting, bowling, horseshoes, track and field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, table tennis, tennis, mah jongg, cribbage, bridge and Texas Hold’em. One of the new offerings is corn hole! For more info, or to request a registration booklet, please contact the City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Athletics division at (407) 518-2504.
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Will Your Pet Be A Disaster Victim?
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t’s that time of year Plan Ahead: again: hurricane Update the Information season. You peruse on Your Pet’s Collar the latest emergency or Micro-chip pamphlets and might Collars can become detached. even attend a hurA micro-chip is the best way for ricane seminar. You you both to be reunited should restock emergency you become separated. If you supplies, and because haven’t done that, contact your you’ve just returned vet. For a low cost micro-chip from walking Max, implant, check with your local you remember to Humane Society. If your pet throw in a couple of Jan Nieman and Sasha. already has a micro-chip but the cans of dog food and information is outdated (moved, diffigure Kitty can take care of herself in ferent phone, snowbird location, cell the home. You are ready! Or are you? phone number), contact the chip proRemember the poignant TV coverage vider (there are several) and update it. of Katrina’s helpless pets tied to porch posts as flood waters crept up the Prepare a Pet Disaster Kit steps? How about the photo of dogs Jot down items your pet will need waiting for rescue? Pets separated for five days. Pack enough food from families were helpless because and water in water-tight containers their owners hadn’t thought ahead (remember bowls). What goes in or cared enough to plan for them. must come out, which means litter Don’t let your pet become a statistic. boxes, plastic bags, pet scoopers
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Perhaps a disaster occurs while you’re not home. Your pet may be fearful during the event and hide, so plan ahead by giving a trusted neighbor your key. She should be aware of your pet’s favorite hiding places, habits and where its leash and disaster kit are located. Agree on a time and location to meet later.
Find a Secure Place Ahead of Time Should you choose to remain in your home, keep your pet’s disaster kit in an easy-to-retrieve location. If you decide to evacuate, don’t leave your pet tethered outside—it’s a death sentence. Check ahead for pet-friendly motels or a friend’s home. Many counties do not have emergency shelters that accept pets, and if they do, it’s likely you and your pet will be housed in separate areas. If you think you’ll only be gone for a few hours, take your pet with you as you may not be allowed to return.
Don’t Wait Until a WeatherRelated Event Arrives If you’re not sure where to go, check your phone book or websites for pamphlets from your county’s hurricane preparedness guidelines, emergency management programs or local Humane Society or ASPCA. Jan Nieman is a speaker and author of the award-winning, quirky memoir “Going to the Dogs; Confessions of a Mobile Pet Groomer.” For more information, visit goingtothedogsthebook.com.
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“Boneing” Up on Vitamin D
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s children, we were told that we needed to drink our milk. Dairy products like milk are good sources of nutrients essential to bone health. Making us drink our milk was mom’s way of helping us build strong bones so we would be healthier and stronger as we grew. However, milk is not the only option when it comes to building a strong frame. And, as we age, our bones weaken and begin to thin, so maintaining bone density through nutrient-rich food can be one of your best lines of defense. “Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are important at every stage in life,” says Steven Nadler, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Disease in Hudson, Fla. “Calcium supports your bones, while vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium and improves bone growth. When we’re younger, these nutrients help our bones build
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mass and save up for the future. But even as we age and our bones stop building, calcium and vitamin D slow the progression of bone loss.”
Got Dairy? While milk is definitely the superstar of dairy products, it is not the only dairy option beneficial to bone health. One cup of yogurt, for example, can contain as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk and is packed with vitamin D. Light or fat-free versions offer the same bone benefits but without the extra fat. One and a half ounces of cheese can have over 30 percent of your recommended daily value of calcium. But it’s often high in fat, so watch how much you consume. For those who are lactose intolerant or follow a Vegan diet, calciumfortified soy milk products are a good alternative to dairy. Many brands provide the same levels of calcium, as well as a boost in protein that
is also important to bone health. Certain fish like salmon and tuna also offer a host of bone-healthy nutrients. You can get more than 100 percent of your daily recommended vitamin D from a 3-ounce piece of salmon, and about 40 percent of your daily dose from 3 ounces of canned tuna. A 3-ounce can of sardines offers up to 35 percent of your daily value. Try sautéing them in olive oil and adding them to a salad for a lighter flavor. Collard and turnip greens contain about 25 percent of daily calcium needed in one cooked cup. Spinach is also another veggie high in calcium.
How Much Do I Need? “A person’s age determines how much calcium he or she should consume on a daily basis,” says Nadler. “As we age, we need more of this nutrient to support bone health and fight against bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis.” Due to bone loss as we age, the recommended amount for people over age 50 is about 1200 milligrams of calcium and 500 international units of vitamin D every day. So it may be time to consider returning to some of those dietary habits learned in childhood. Even in adulthood, drinking your milk and eating your veggies will keep you big and strong.
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about 1,200 asymptomatic people who had colonoscopies at their facility. With increasing age, the probability of finding a precancerous polyp went up, and that was especially true for the most worrisome kinds—polyps that are large or have a feathery (“villous”) appearance. But the researchers also found that the benefit of the colonoscopies, as measured by the extension of life expectancy, got smaller in older age groups. For people ages 50 to 54, screening colonoscopy added, on average, about 10 months of life. For people ages 75 to 79, the screening added two months, and for those 80 and older, the gain was about a month and a half. If your past colonoscopies showed the presence of polyps and you are otherwise healthy, I would continue with periodic colonoscopies. Otherwise, unless you have a strong preference for continuing, a case could be made for stopping. — Robert J. Mayer, M.D. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Don’t Let Knee Pain Sideline Your Game
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olf enthusiasts watching The Players Championship at Sawgrass undoubtedly feel the urge to play a few rounds. However, whether you’re a professional or amateur player, you may find yourself sidelined due to knee pain, the second most common injury in the sport. We’ve witnessed the result in recent years as some of the world’s best golfers have sustained knee injuries that have kept them out of competition for extended periods of time. To potentially avoid this, you should be aware of how to maintain healthy knees so you can continue to play the game as you choose.
Health But how do you know if knee pain is caused by overworked joints or something more chronic such as knee osteoarthritis (OA)?
Knee joint pain can be related to overuse—characterized by pain around the front or sides of the knee joint. Ultimately, you have a one in two lifetime risk of developing knee OA symptoms. The excess wear and tear that golf places on the knee joints may result in OA of the knee, a condition in which our knees’ natural lubricant starts to break down. Over time, as joint fluid continues to break down, cartilage wears away and bones may even start to rub against each other, causing increased pain and swelling.
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ear Marci, I just joined a drug plan that does not cover one of the drugs I’m taking, but I heard I’m supposed to get one prescription refill for that drug. Is that true? —Yan
Dear Yan, Yes. Every drug plan must have a transition policy to ensure that new members have uninterrupted access to drugs they were already taking before they joined. Your plan’s transition policy must cover at least one 30-day supply of drugs not on the formulary (list of covered drugs) and override plan restrictions (such as prior authorization, quantity limits or step therapy) within the first 90 days you are enrolled in the plan. The pharmacist may need to ask the plan for its override code in order to bill correctly. If you are enrolled in a plan and your plan intends to remove your drug from its formulary for the next
calendar year or add new prior authorization or step therapy requirements, it must either help you change to a therapeutic equivalent, complete an exception request before January 1, or provide a 30-day fill of the medication (and waive step therapy requirements if applicable) and transition notice for the first 90 days of the new plan year. Transition fills are temporary. Take action immediately and have your doctor change your prescription to a covered drug or ask your plan for an exception. This way you will ensure that you continue getting the medications you need after your transition period has ended. Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org). To speak with a counselor, call (800) 333-4114. To subscribe to “Dear Marci,” e-mail dearmarci@medicarerights.org.
OA of the knee can limit movement and restrict you from doing what you enjoy most, like golf. While there isn’t one standard treatment for knee OA, I tend to tell my patients to maintain an active lifestyle and stay within their ideal weight range. (Losing even 10 pounds can help ease the pressure on knee joints.) Exercise is an important tool in treating OA; participating in aerobic exercise and strength/flexibility training can improve your health and may help minimize your OA symptoms. You should always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. If you are not getting enough pain relief from exercise or over-the-counter treatments, there is more you can do to help manage your knee pain and restore movement. Various treatments exist, including oral or topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Guidelines from a range of respected medical organizations suggest that
topical NSAIDs offer potentially significant gastrointestinal safety benefits for certain patients. Regardless of age, skill level or gender, everyone who loves golf— especially in Florida, where you can enjoy it year-round—is eager to return to the sport. Knee function has always played an integral role in the game of golf. The fundamental concept of a golf swing is the transfer of weight from your back foot to the front, supported mainly by the knees. If you think you’re suffering from knee OA, take heart: the condition can make certain physical activity painful, but it won’t necessarily keep you off the golf course. A treatment plan that includes exercise can help ease the pain, restore knee function, and help you live a full and active life. 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.
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9 Retirement Truths that Ensure Bliss vs. Bust doing more interesting things and ultimately enjoying yourself more.
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Truth #2: Age is just a number. Chronological age is the number. of candles on your birthday cake, while psychological age is your perception of how vital and vibrant you feel. Since the latter is a subjectively experienced age, you have a great deal of latitude in constructing beliefs that will either help you or limit your ability to flourish after 50. Construct wisely.
Truth #3: Creativity helps design your lifestyle. Discovering and exploring your everyday creativity is going to make a difference between boredom and the pure joy of being alive. Everyday creativity is invoked when the object of your creative efforts is your own life. It fosters flexibility and resourcefulness, helping you choose new pursuits, evolve with the changing times and design a satisfying lifestyle.
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Truth #4: Fulfilling true needs is essential. Knowing what you want and, more importantly, what you need for psychological health is difficult but critical. You cannot be happy without it.
Truth #5: Know your motivation. Understanding your own intentions and desired result of any decision or activity will result in clarity, less frustration, more of what you want, and less guilt about foregoing what doesn’t meet your needs. Truth #6: Fail to plan, plan to fail. A successful, happy retirement is impossible without planning based on self-examination. Beyond financial planning, it is imperative to take time to figure out what lifestyle needs must be fulfilled to make you happy, and then find specific ways to ensure those needs can be met.
Truth #7: Evolution trumps fear. Change or evolution of life is an inevitability that should be embraced, not feared, as with change comes new learning and growth experiences - new opportunities and ways to contribute, to be significant for yourself and for the people around you. Truth #8: Joy requires harmony. A joyful life can be achieved if your life’s needs and direction are aligned with your inner resources, like attitude, abilities, talents, skills, experience and personality traits. Truth #9: Quality of life requires more than money. It is easy to mistake comfort for quality of life. An astonishing quality of life encompasses both material comfort and joy. So, identify and understand your emotional needs and actively work to meet them and the second half of your life will be even better than the first.
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5 Reasons for Considering Long-Term Care Insurance BY ROSEMARIE HURLEY, CSA Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist
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1. The odds are in your favor that you will need it. According to U.S. published statistics on LTC, one in two people will need some form of assistance as they age. 70 percent of those who are now 65 or older can be expected to need Long-Term Care. Half the people 85 or older are expected to develop some sort of dementia or Alzheimer’s. 2. The cost of care is steadily rising. Expenses connected with this care whether in a nursing facility, assisted living facility or at home can be more than $100,000 per year depending on the care you need.
3. Family members cannot be counted on. Family sizes are shrinking. People are having fewer children. And even when the family is able to assist, there are many times that they are not qualified to provide the care.
4. Self-insuring is not a reasonable option. It sounds good and thinking it can make you feel better, but the fact is, very few families have $300,000 – $500,000 set aside for this purpose. According
to some recently published surveys, savings accounts are rare and substantial savings are even more scarce. 5. The government will be trimming benefits, not enhancing them. There is a small amount of assistance in Medicare for the first 100 days depending on the circumstances of your need. This assistance is currently being scrutinized for a reduction. The Medicaid program is even more fragile.
The Long-Term Care plans being offered today have many options and innovative benefit parameters to help put together an affordable policy to offset these financial woes. But of course, you must act before a health problem arises. It is much less expensive to seek this protection before poor health makes it difficult or impossible to purchase this type of protection. You will never save money by waiting until you are older, even though you will pay premiums longer statistically before you need the benefit. And the healthier you are the less you will have to pay for premiums. Be smart, plan ahead. Rosemarie Hurley, President of Senior Insurance Solutions, has worked in the senior healthcare market for over 20 years. She is a Certified Senior Advisor and has been a Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist for more than 17 years. She is the Past President of Health Underwriters, a Past President of the Rotary Club of Estero, Member of the Bonita and Estero Chambers of Commerce, and a graduate of Toastmaster’s International. She represents all of the finest insurance companies in the industry. Can be reached at (239) 274-6678 in Estero, or at her website: www.longtermcareinsurance-online.com.
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The King James Bible at 400
BY JANICE DOYLE
to bear, a drop in the bucket, a fly in the ointment, a labour of o everything there is a season. love or a sign of the times. The King James Version of Ah, the practical life lessons the the Bible turns 400 in May. “It’s Bible teaches. Did your mother barely possible to overstate the not tell you that a bird in the hand significance of this Bible,” wrote is worth two in the bush or that a Verlyn Klinkenborg in a New York leopard cannot change its spots? Times editorial column in January. He Lincoln knew his Bible well when noted that it is the “ancestral language he said of the Union: A house of faith,” and that “all who speak this divided against itself cannot stand. wonderful language still speak in the Negative designators come easily shadow of the King James Bible.” in our inherited language: A nest of Though considered archaic by vipers, a thorn in the flesh, a wolf younger generations today, for those of in sheep’s clothing. You might just us who grew up with the King James have feet of clay leading you to fall Bible, nothing can replace the dignity from grace and reap the whirlwind. of its language in memorized and At mealtime, we might remember familiar passages. Its pages are also that man does not live by bread the birthplace of well over 250 comalone. You could live off the mon idioms in our English language, fat of the land as your cup used literally and even playfully. runneth over in a land flowing For example, thanks to the Bible with milk and honey, or maybe (called that since the late 1700s), just have manna from heaven. we can have a broken heart, a cross But please, no sour grapes.
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Family problems? Not me! Am I my brother’s keeper? But if you find that the writing is on the wall, tell the kids to put away childish things. Describing goodness is no problem in the Bible. Some people go the extra mile and act as a good Samaritan while others know that a soft answer turneth away wrath. How do you do things? Well, sometimes by the skin of your teeth and other times by the sweat of your brow. And, according to your grandchildren, you might be as old as Methuselah or as old as the hills with your hair as white as snow. You can do many things the Bible way. You can, for example, be fruitful and multiply, beat swords into ploughshares, be born again, cast bread upon the waters or cast the first stone. Maybe you’d prefer to eat, drink and be merry or fight the good fight. And with many people in our lifetimes, we will not see eye to eye.
At those times we might say with the Master, forgive them for they know not what they do. We need to beware ourselves, knowing that pride goes before a fall. So, what’s the conclusion to it all? What we want—getting to the root of the matter—is to be in the tender mercies of God, to be the apple of His eye even as we realize that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. So, it came to pass that the King James Version of the Bible cast its shadow on our language. And nothing has replaced the cadences and poetic imagery still alive and well in our books, newspapers and everyday speech.
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4. Connect or “cushion” a different opinion, starting with “I hear what you’re saying” or “I appreciate your view.”
5. Eliminate the words “but” or “however” from our vocabulary. Once we have cushioned the other person’s opinion, use “and” or pause and say nothing, following the cushion. 6. State your point of view or opinion with relevant and factual evidence.
The Six Rules for Disagreeing Agreeably
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Travel About an hour north of the Jacksonville airport is a quiet, laid-back hideaway just waiting for you. Take the St. Simons Island exit off of I-95 and head for the Atlantic Ocean (about ten miles). Once you cross the causeway to St. Simons Island you can feel the stress melting away. You won’t find Ferris wheels, or tea cup rides, or 6-foot-tall rodents with big ears. What you will find is an upscale residential island that doesn’t mind sharing its seclusion with savvy, well-heeled vacationers. The grand old oak trees drip with Spanish moss as you make your way to the stately King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. Upon arrival the attentive staff quickly
reacquaints you with Southern hospitality. Built in 1935, the resort was originally a dance club for well-to-do Northerners. It has consistently been upgraded to meet today’s discerning traveler’s tastes. Accommodations range from Oceanside Villas to private cottages to king-bedded rooms. Outstanding cuisine is a hallmark of the resort and is not to be missed. Venturing into other parts of town reveals an additional bounty of local dining pleasures. Kick back at George Stewart’s Saltwater Cowboy for great pub fare. Or, if you’re in the mood for finer dining, try Halyards where Chef Dave Snyder prepares an exquisite tuna tartare. Lunch at Palmer’s Village Café is a must as Chef John Belechak prepares the best Southern dishes with locally grown produce. For a truly unique experience, take the “Lady Jane” shrimping trawler into the shallows of the Atlantic marshes for a first-hand look at how
modern shrimping is accomplished. The tour comes complete with a marine biologist who explains in detail the ecosystem of the region and its importance to the local economy. To enjoy the laidback pace of the island, why not rent bicycles at Ocean Motion right outside the entrance to King and Prince Resort. A leisurely 10-minute ride gets you to the heart of town. For the truly adventurous, the island boasts 18 miles of paved bicycle paths.
There is so much, or so little, to do here…the choice is yours. If there is one drawback to this hidden treasure, it’s this: you may not want to leave… To learn more, contact The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort at (912) 638-3631 and kingandprince.com, or visit the St. Simons Island visitors guide at explorestsimonsisland.com.
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From both the standpoint of pitching cards and playing pit bull for years, and understanding the mathematics of the game, my response is ABSOLUTELY NOT. We’ll discard my pit experience for almost two decades as anecdotal evidence, and move right to the math. I’ll agree, Bruce, that using perfect basic strategy and quality hands
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Humor For example, vision became a problem when the phone company reduced the print size in phonebooks. I called to complain. The customer service person actually denied they had done such a thing. I tried arguing, but finally gave up and bought a pair of glasses, thinking this would resolve my vision problems. However, that same night I noticed a ring around the moon, the type of ring I always heard referred to as a fairy ring. Some nights later I was out with my daughter and noticed that each streetlight had a similar ring. I decided to not say anything, waiting to see what would happen. What happened, of course, was that the phenomena that began as fairy rings transformed into cataracts. I hadn’t seen a fairy-ring article in any magazines. Maybe AARP should look into it. Soon after, a pain developed in my foot. “It’s a gland,” my podiatrist
said. “You’ve lost fat on the ball of your foot, removing normal protection around the gland.” Now really! I’ve spent almost my entire life in the battle against fat, but of all the places I’ve tried shedding pounds, my feet have never even made the list. What really made me mad was when I discovered my weight had not decreased a bit as a result of losing this fat. Clearly it wasn’t lost. It simply relocated. Speaking of relocation, hair is a leader here. While hair on one’s head appears to thin, it is actually traveling to other places on the face and body. It’s not uncommon to wake up and find a six-inch long hair has grown from the middle of one’s neck during the night. If left alone, I have no idea how rapidly this neck hair would continue to grow, but I suspect elders who are found dead in their beds did not die of natural causes at all, but were strangled by mutant hairs. Skin is another issue. It’s useful, keeping one from oozing around, amoeba-like, but now, it too is a problem. My dermatologist views each new spot of mine through her magnifying glass, pronouncing in a disapproving voice that, while this is, so far, cancer free, it’s from the sun. “You don’t want any more sun,” she tells me. Well, there doesn’t seem to be any way to return the excess. I’d like some guidelines about how an old body is supposed to feel. Pediatricians say there is an age when teeth arrive. Is there an age when teeth leave? If it is normal for bladder control to develop at a certain age, is it normal for one to lose it at another age? I didn’t expect any of this. “How could it be unexpected?” a granddaughter asks. “There are old people all around. It’s not like you people have never seen anyone over forty before.” She’s right, although I do get a bit out of sorts when she says, “you people” as if we’re aliens. Did I mention sleep problems? Dr. Thomas can be reached at dr-annthomas.com.
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hink your tastebuds have outgrown the grilled cheese sandwich? Think again. This childhood favorite has evolved into something quite sophisticated, and it is perfect for June, National Dairy Month. Cheese expert and James Beard award-winner Laura Werlin recently released her second book dedicated to the ultimate comfort food sandwich. Grilled Cheese, Please! 50 Scrumptiously Cheesy Recipes takes this classic sandwich to new culinary heights. “It’s all about using the best ingredients possible,” says Werlin. “It’s so easy to gussy up your sandwich with exotic bread and a high-quality cheese, so why not do it? Try buttery breads, like croissants or brioche, or a loaf stuffed with olives or walnuts. Look for cheeses that melt well but still deliver great flavor.” Werlin takes great care with those ingredients, perfecting her grilled cheese method with a series of simple tips:
Grate-ful cheese: Grated cheese melts faster and more evenly than sliced cheese—the grating ensures the perfect melt before the sandwich burns.
Buttered-up bread: Use salted butter for the best flavor, and butter the bread, not the pan. Thinly sliced bread and soft butter work best.
Low and slow: Don’t rush the cooking process. Grill sandwiches slowly over medium heat; carefully watch for maximum melt and crispy bread. Cover and cook: Cover the sandwich during the cooking process to lock in the heat. This will help the cheese melt faster and more evenly. Press, flip, repeat: Use a spatula to press down firmly on the sandwich while cooking; flip the sandwich twice (pressing with each flip) to ensure crisp bread and thoroughly melted cheese.
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Mix the cranberry sauce and mustard together. Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on your work surface. Spread the cranberry mixture on the bread. Distribute the Colby and crumble the Blue Cheese over the Colby. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cover and cook on preheated, nonstick griddle 2 minutes, until undersides are darkened and crisp. Turn the sandwiches, pressing each one firmly with a spatula to flatten slightly. Repeat cooking process. Remove the cover, turn the sandwiches once more and press firmly with the spatula once again. Cook for 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted completely. (You might have to peek inside to make sure.) Remove from the pan and let cool 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.
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e love them. We want to know all about them. They’re American Icons; people who stand as unforgettable symbols of American culture. Then and now, we just want more. Asolo Rep brings one of our favorite Icons to life on stage this summer with Marilyn: Forever Blonde! Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, 85 years ago in June, Marilyn Monroe became “the” icon of female sexuality. We can’t help but wonder what she would be like now, but then we’ve always wondered what she was really like then. Now you can find out. Marilyn: Forever Blonde! is a recreation of what might have been
Marilyn’s last chance to tell her own story. The script was painstakingly researched from Marilyn’s own words and quotes, and the result is two hours in Marilyn’s presence. Listen to the final thoughts of the little girl who became a legend and in turn could never be loved or accepted for her real self. The play is funny, sad, witty, titillating, sometimes scandalous, and in the end heartbreaking as we witness the desperation of a woman lost in the world of Hollywood make-believe. Don’t miss it. June 18 – July 10. Tickets: $17 – $65. Call 800-361-8388 or visit www.AsoloRep.org.
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It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Summer Theatre Camp
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prices in the area with tuition ranging from $210 – $450. Local parent Melodie Burke encourages new families to give Venice Theatre a try. She says, “It is without a doubt one of the best things to ever happen to my son.” To find out more information, or to register now, call Venice Theatre’s Education and Outreach Department at (941) 486-8679 or go to www.venicestage.com.
Summer Season for The Golden Apple
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laying through June 19 will be “The Honky Tonk Angels.” Enjoy a hilarious, rollicking and touching journey that celebrates the voices of women in country music. Experience “Stand by Your Man,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Delta Dawn,” “9 to 5,” “Harper Valley PTA,” “I Will Always Love You” and many other great songs through the voices of the three country gals who meet on a bus on their way to Nashville. The uplifting musical stars Kyle Ennis Turoff, Dianne Dawson and Heather Kopp. Running for two weeks only beginning June 22, 2011 is “Roberta Macdonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches.” Spend an intimate evening with Roberta MacDonald as she reminisces about her life in New York. Opening July 6, 2011, “Stop the World—I Want to Get Off” is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. This Tony Award-winning musical about the adventures of Littlechap as he makes his way through life
features hit songs like “What Kind of Fool Am I?”, “Once In A Lifetime,” “Gonna Build A Mountain” and “Mumbo Jumbo.” Rounding out the summer and back by popular demand is the theatre’s acclaimed production of “I Do, I Do” opening August 10, starring newlyweds Heather Kopp and Craig Weiskerger. This Tony Award-winning musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (Fantasticks) follows Michael and Agnes as they journey through the ups and downs of life together. The charming, tuneful score features such songs as “My Cup Runneth Over” and “Flaming Agnes” to name a few. Also continuing on Friday nights and every other Tuesday, the hit show Sarasota has been a buzz for almost a year now, “Drag Queen Bingo” (starring Ms. Beneva Fruitville and Ms. Lindsay Carlton) brings down the house every with style, grace and a little bit of naughtiness. For tickets and info, call (941) 366-5454 or visit thegoldenapple.com.
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Take a Walk! It Does Your Body Good BY EVELYN MACKEY
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You won’t progress in days but in weeks. At the end of four weeks you’ll notice changes in your body and well-being.
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for services or products available by completing the scavenger hunt. The admission discount is only offered with the Exploraventures map, which is available at locations around Sarasota including the three Chambers of Commerce and the Sarasota Visitors Center at 701 North Tamiami Trail. For more information, visit Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey; see historicspanishpoint.org or call (941) 966-5214.
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enice Theatre held its annual volunteer party last month. In honor of the theatre’s 60th anniversary, the theme was “Our Diamond Jubilee.” Approximately 400 volunteers attended the party which kicked off with an awards ceremony and entertainment in the theatre’s MainStage. The grand raffle prize each year is a theatre trip to New York City. Volunteers who have served over 500 hours are eligible to win. This year’s winner was Mature Lifestyles • June 2011 • page 36
18-year-old Patrick Mounce, a volunteer who has grown up in the theatre’s education programs and has acted in several leading and supporting roles. Throughout the dinner, prizes donated by local Venice businesses were raffled to volunteers serving above a certain number of hours. To learn more about Venice Theater or to become a volunteer, visit venicestage.com or call (941) 488-1115, ext. 239.
• Lengthen your stride. If for no other reason than the insidious result of being capable of participating in life, it’s imperative to keep moving. Our insurance policy, according to Stoppard, is exercise which promotes “an agile, healthy body that will respond quickly and safely in most situations.” Exercise, she continues, undoubtedly keeps us young. So, let’s say you decide to take up walking. Here are some beginner tips:
• Think about your posture and correct it (don’t lean from your waist or you’ll put undue stress on your back). • Keep your arms swinging.
• Stop halfway in your walk and do some stretching exercises.
Stoppard would have her readers remember that leading a sedentary lifestyle is “a killer.” Start moving. Take a walk—starting today!
Little House Cruise I
f you’re a fan of Little House on the Prairie, you can cruise away from the banks of Plum Creek Nov. 13 – 20 on the Little House on the Prairie Reunion Cruise aboard the Carnival Splendor (recently redone) on the Mexican Riviera. Fans from all over the world (it’s still airing in 140 countries) can
meet their favorite cast members, have photo ops and hear lectures and comedy routines as well as Q & A sessions. The cruise will depart from Long Beach, Cal. Prices begin at $879 plus taxes and fees. Contact Corporate Travel Service, 800-7271999, ext. 158, www.CTScentral.net.
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All New Fun Fest and Jamboree! density, glucose, blood pressure, ear video otoscope checks, and free memory checks provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. Important health seminars will also be going on throughout the day.
For your loved ones, there’s no place like home. Humana, one of the most trusted names in health insurance and care management, introduces a new way to help you or a loved one live comfortably at home for years to come. You don’t have to be a Humana member to participate. We can provide skilled assistance with: • Nutrition management • Home safety modifications • Emergency preparedness and planning • Medication assessment and management • Caring companionship and much more! Present this flyer at our booth For a limited time, meet with a Humana Care Manager for a complimentary pre-assessment and get $50 off a follow-up In-Home Assessment. Please visit our booth for more information or: • Call 1-800-579-5116 • Email Homecaresolutions@humana.com • Visit Humana.com/HomeCareSolutions
Hey Seniors! oin us for the 3rd annual Fun Fest and Jamboree, June 30, 2011 at the Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City. This event will bring all the great things that our Fun Fests are known for, plus more! Free Admission! Free Parking! Over 80 Senior Friendly exhibitors will provide information on services and programs in the area. Free Health Screenings will include bone
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Free coffee and goodies will be available, as well as $1,000s in giveaways—including two round trip tickets to Biloxi for a two night stay at the Beau Rivage resort and casino! Enjoy a delicious Senior Friendly lunch provided by Mr. Bill’s Fine Dining for only $3.50. Entertainment will include the popular Denise Looney, the “DJ with a Twist,” Fritzy the “One Man Circus,” Eddy Rivers, the Brooklyn Cowboy, and Richie Merritt of the Marcels. We’ll also be introducing Troy Coman, Bright Star Finalist 2011. Of course, there will be free Bingo, a fun sports area with putting green and corn hole toss for prizes. Come on
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