Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee October 2012 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

Lifestyles

www.LifestylesAfter50FL.com • Sarasota/Manatee • FREE

AFTER 50

October 2012

6 Tricks to Look Younger When Your Parent Has a Significant Other Bet on the Beau Rivage Easy Getaway Florida Festivals

one man’s fascination with the creatures of the sea

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 2

Life In a Niche . . . er, Niches Dear Readers,

here were you and who were you with when Neil Armstrong took his first step on the moon’s Janice Doyle, surface? Go ahead. Editor Admit that when you heard the news of his death recently, your eyes glazed over as you remembered the details: “I was …with… and we were watching on a …TV.” 1969. Black and white or color TV? Your family was easy to categorize in 1969: You either had TV or you didn’t. If you had TV, it was either color or black and white. To each his own niche We’re being sliced and diced like never before by political candidates and pollsters looking over our shoulders and into our computers to find where we fit for their purposes—our “niches.” Marketing companies want to get you to buy some product. (And we want you to read our magazine and come to our events!) Data banks out there somewhere in California, or outer space, or in India, know what you drive; cameras have recorded you enough places that some computer somewhere could probably pinpoint your identity by your eyes. Do you have a computer? Search engines crawl through data tracking what you compute on, what you shop for, the magazines you read. They look for your marketing “niche.”

Sarasota/Manatee Edition Published monthly by News Connection U.S.A., Inc General Manager Dave Tarantul dave@lifestylesafter50.com

Publisher/Director of Events & Marketing Kathy J. Beck kathy@lifestylesafter50.com Editor Janice Doyle janice@lifestylesafter50.com

Mass marketing, such as for TV sets in the ‘60s, is old stuff. No more “color or black and white” sales leads. It’s been replaced by “thousands of niche markets,” according to John Yemma, editor of the notable publication, The Christian Science Monitor. Are you retired? A large niche. But are you a retired worker, volunteer, caregiver, golfer, knitter, pet owner? We’re all in boutique crowds rather than the mass market groups of the past, according to Yemma. This year, marketing types or pollsters might have you in a niche called a “Medicare grandma” concerned about health-care costs. Or maybe you’re categorized as a lapsed churchgoer, a DIY homeowner, a Vietnam vet, a diabetic, an organ donor, a cruiser, a big spender on kids’ clothes. I’m in one very wonderful niche—an iPad owner. I know it’s a powerfully popular niche to be in because, beside my sleek little iPad, I have brand new books (EXPENSIVE books!) telling me how to use it:

iPad For Seniors for Dummies by Nancy Muir. iPad for the Older and Wiser by Sean McManus. iPad Tech 2 Connect by Barbara Boyd for AARP

iPad for Boomers by Brian Proffitt So, I’m an iPad owner. What other niches does this put me in? A few clues. The books are all large print, heavily illustrated and almost always laid out so as to cover only one learning step per page. They found my niches. Voting your niche Don’t neglect to vote. We are the over-50-age citizens (a very large, generic niche) and we’re known for turning out to vote. Within that large niche, you have—consciously or unconsciously—been groomed within your smaller niches by the candidates to vote one way or another. Do it! You’re very special!

Ofﬁce Manager Vicki Willis vicki@lifestylesafter50.com

Administrative Assistant Nancy Spencer nancy@lifestylesafter50.com Production Supervisor/Graphic Design Kim Burrell kim@lifestylesafter50.com Associate Editor/Production Assistant Tracie Schmidt tracie@lifestylesafter50.com Distribution (941) 375-6260

Advertising Sales

Sarasota/Manatee Julie Simzak: (941) 685-1676

Lee/Collier and Charlotte Nancy Kuehne: (239) 822-6150 Customer Service (941) 375-6260 dave@lifestylesafter50.com

News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Seffner, Florida 33583-0638

(941) 375-6260 • (877) 535-3749 Fax: (941) 375-8178 www.lifestylesafter50ﬂ.com Our other editions: Southwest Edition: Lee/Collier & Charlotte Hillsborough Edition: Hillsborough County Suncoast Edition: Pinellas/Pasco Counties Lake Edition: Lake/Marion Counties To learn more, call 1-888-670-0040

(813) 653-1988 • 1-888-670-0040 Fax: (813) 651-1989 www.lifestylesafter50ﬂ.com

FCOA Attention Readers: The articles printed in Lifestyles After 50 do not necessarily reﬂect the opinion of the Editor or the staff. Lifestyles After 50 endeavors to accept reliable advertising; however, we cannot be held responsible by the public for advertising claims. Lifestyles After 50 reserves the right to refuse or discontinue any advertisement. Our advertising deadline for the Nov. 2012 issue is Oct. 15, 2012. Magazines are out by the 7th of each month. All rights reserved.

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 3

“Stack of the Art Pancakes” starting at $4.99

Pumpkin Pie & Muffins Available Starting Oct. 1

Buy 3 Get 3 Free Cookies or Muffins

Coupon expires 11-4-12. May not be used with “kids”, early birds, breakfast or lunch specials. Valid only at participating Perkins® Restaurant & Bakery locations. One coupon per person per visit at participating Perkins® Restaurant & Bakery locations. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Coupon void if purchased, sold or bartered for cash. Only original coupons accepted. Mutilated, tampered, forged or photocopied coupons are not accepted. Sales tax, if applicable, must be paid by customer. Please present coupon when ordering. Prices may vary in Canada. Printed in the U.S.A. © 2010 Perkins® & Marie Callender’s, Inc.

May Not Combine Offers SARASOTA ONLY

Cheeseburger, Fries and Coke

Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, early bird dinner, supper & even late night lite fare. • Full menu available 24 hours! • Delicious bakery - remember us for our pies & Mammoth Muffins®

5921 Fruitville Rd. • Sarasota • 941-342-6655

(at Cattleman-East of Sam’s Club) Open 24 hours all day, every day!

$699

Helping Seniors Make Music For Over 107 Years!

Around Town

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2

ondays Palm Singles of 50 Fellowship. Meet new friends! Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd. Dinner ($8.50) at 5:30 p.m., followed by a program. RSVP: (941) 924-7430

aturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Open Dance Party. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota. Cost: $10. Come with or without partner. Live music. Free snacks, BYOB. (941) 756-8303.

Artists and Artesans art show and sale of work by members. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 21 Dinner and a Movie with a Rabbi. Theme: Jewish Diaspora. 5 p.m. dinner of ethnic cuisine, followed by screening. Discussion with Rabbi Huntting follows. $35. RSVP (941) 388-9624. Temple Sinai: 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota.

and 24 Open House at Mikey Center for Hyperbaric Oxygen. New hope for enhancing circulation, energy, immunity, memory and more. 2 – 6 p.m. at Mikey Center for Hyperbaric Oxygen. Info: (941) 724-1861.

– 13 Ringling International Arts Festival. Performances in dance, music, theater and film Tickets/info at ringlingartsfestival.org; (941) 360-7399.

It’s never been easier to learn to play. There’s never been a better time to join us!

The Revolutionary conductorMAGIC program

The EXCLUSIVE introductory program that will have you making music right away on the Lowrey Virtual Orchestra keyboard instrument!

– 13 “Stompin’ at the Savoy.” Jazz music by Benny Goodman, George Gershwin, more. Sarasota Orchestra. 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota. Tickets and info: (941) 925-3183. The Friendship Boomer’s Society presents “Dancing to the Oldies.” Band: “The Memories.” 7 – 10 p.m. at the Friendship Center, Sarasota. 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. Details: (941) 955-2122

6 Music Lessons Only $20! 16 Includes all lesson materials and personal instruction. DeSoto Square Mall

Southbay Fashion Center

303 301 Blvd. West • Bradenton

1270 South Tamiami Trail

(941) 966-0800

We’ve Taught Thousands to Play!

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 4

(941) 748-0323 www.fletchermusic.com

sert and entertainment. 18 at Renaissance on 9th, Bradenton. 19 on Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $20 tickets at foodbankofmanatee.org or door. Info: (941) 749-0100.

Doug Heinlen of the AARP will speak on senior scams and identity theft. Gulf Gate Library at 2 p.m. Details at (941) 861-1110.

and 19 “Empty Bowls” hunger fundraiser. Select a handcrafted bowl to keep. Enjoy soups, bread, des-

– 21 Sun Fiesta. Take the family for food, drinks, arts and crafts, parade, bed races, music and more. Free admission and parking. Fri.: 5 – 9 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.. Sun: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave. (941) 484-6722.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Start a team, join a team, walk as an individual or become a Virtual Walker and help those affected by Alzheimer’s in your community. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Payne Park, 2050 Adams Ln. Free. Details at (941) 365-8883.

and 28 Designed to Give: Designing Women Boutique’s Fall Festival. Market, entertainment; store-wide sale. Sat.: 8 – 4. Sun. 10 – 3. 1226 N. Tamiami Trail and 13th St., Sarasota. 31 Halloween Cocktails with Cachet—buffet dinner. 6:30 p.m. $50. Call for details: (941) 366-5293.

– 30 Venice 85th Anniversary: Ghost Tours with Kim Cool. History and Halloween fun. 7 – 8 p.m. in downtown Venice, $15. RSVP required at (941) 486-2626, ext. 24005.

ov. 1 Friendship Force of Sarasota meeting, Cultural exchange, travel. 7 – 9 p.m., Waldemere Fire Station (corner of Waldemere Ave. & East Ave. Sarasota). (941) 358-1383. friendshipforcesarasotaflorida.org.

ov. 1 Taste of Friendship To Benefit SFC Centers for Healthy Aging. Sunset wine dinner at Selby Gardens Christy Mansion with tasting stations from local restaurants. $50; Tickets/info at (941) 556-3205 or www.friendshipcenters.org. Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Seffner, FL 33583; please fax (813) 651-1989. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. October 10 for November event.)

People on Medicare...

We Exercise Our

FREEDOM to Choose!

Hector Montes, Member of Freedom VIP Savings (HMO-SNP) Plan

Bonefish Grill

7546 Cortez Road West Oct. 4 at 11 am Oct. 19 at 1 pm

Duffs Original Buffet 6010 14th Street West Oct. 12, 22, 29 at 10 am Oct. 15, 22 at 2 pm

Grand China Buffet

2108 Cortez Road West Oct. 9 at 2 pm Oct. 19 at 11 am

50to$

• $0 Co-pay for Tier 1 Preferred Generic Prescription Drugs. Some plans have $0 or $5 co-pay for Tier 1 through the Coverage Gap. • Fitness Club Memberships(2) • Dental, Vision & Hearing Benefits(2)

Monthly Allowances based on Plan Selection from

$10 to $50(2)(3)

That’s between

$120 TO $600 IN SAVINGS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR!

Manatee Marketing Office 6012 14th Street West Oct. 5, 11, 16 at 2 pm Oct. 9 at 10 am

Moose Lodge

310 44th Avenue East Oct. 5, 17, 24 at 10 am Oct. 24, 31 at 2 pm

Outback Steakhouse 4510 East State Road 64 Oct. 8 at 11 am Oct. 16, 30 at 1 pm

Renaissance on 9th 1816 9th Street West Oct. 11 at 10 am Oct. 26 at 11 am & 3 pm

www.freedomhealth.com

SARASOTA North Port

MANATEE (con’t) Ellenton

5030 Gantt Road Oct. 5, 9, 24 at 10 am Oct. 17, 31 at 2 pm

Outback Steakhouse

Sarasota

Terra Ceia Country Club

2802 Terra Ceia Bay Boulevard Oct. 23 at 10:30 am

Parrish

8913 US Highway 301 North Oct. 23 at 2:30 pm

Call Now

Holiday Inn Express

14415 Tamiami Trail Oct. 11, 19, 26 at 10 am

Palmetto

Beef O’ Bradys

SARASOTA (con’t)

Old World Restaurant

Popis Restaurant

US Highway 301 North Oct. 10, 18, 25 at 10 am Oct. 18 at 2 pm

Jeanne Martineau, Member of Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO-SNP) Plan

Enjoy our OTC program!

Join us to learn more about Freedom Health HMO-SNP Plans MANATEE (con’t)

of your Part B premium Refunded back to YOU each month!(1)

Plus...

Benefits & Savings You Can Use Everyday! • $0 Plan Premium on most plans(1) • $0 Primary Care Visits MANATEE Bradenton

Plans with:

7207 South Tamiami Trail Oct. 9 at 2 pm Oct. 26 at 1 pm

Dennys

3701 Bee Ridge Road Oct. 18 at 10 am & 2 pm Oct. 25 at 2 pm

Der Dutchman

3713 Bahia Vista Oct. 5, 15, 22 at 2 pm Oct. 29 at 10 am & 2 pm

1-866-484-1564 Dates

Venice

Hibachi Grill and Buffett

549 US Highway 41 N. Bypass Oct. 4, 10, 16, 23 at 2 pm

Sarasota Marketing Office

4153 Tamiami Trail South Oct. 8, 10, 12, 16, 23, 30 at 10 am

TTY/TDD

1-800-955-8771

Days

Times

October 1, 2012 to February 14, 2013 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Attend one of our events February 15, 2013 to September 30, 2013 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and receive a $10 Gift Card October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with no obligation to enroll. Freedom Health is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Florida Medicaid program. Freedom plans available are HMO- and HMO-SNP. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/ co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. (1) You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. (2) Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. (3) Amount varies by plan and county. A sales person will be present with information and applications (enrollment begins OCT. 15th); For accommodations of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-888-796-0946. TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771.This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact our customer service number at 1-800-401-2740, TTY/TDD: 1-800-955-8771 for additional information. Esta infomación está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Por favor llame al departamento de servicio de miembros al 1-800-401-2740, TTY/TDD: 1-800-955-8771 para mas información. H5427_News1_CMS Accepted Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 5

Artist Brings Life To Gulf Resort buy more of his T-shirts here than any other place in the country. lorida’s West Coast has a famous So, make a visit to the new Guy new part-time resident—Guy Harvey Outpost at the TradeWinds Harvey, marine wildlife artist and on St. Pete Beach. You’ll enjoy conservationist. It’s hard to go most the artwork and also find fishing anywhere without spotting someone charters, snorkeling, diving or wearing a Guy Harvey fishing-themed you can reserve a half or full day t-shirt or cap with his unique logo. trip with one of the expert “go-to” Harvey recently opened the first Guy fishing guides. Resident Captain The Guy Harvey Outpost Resort combines Harvey Outpost in the United States Tim shares fish tales and tips education, tourism and conservation. in partnership with The TradeWinds on fishing four times a week for Sandpiper Suites in St. Pete Beach. guests. Of course, you can also find Look for two 1,000-pound marlins In a recent interview he said, “This clothing and other marine-related when you arrive at the Outpost and then place offers incredible fishing, walk through the public areas to spot the items in the Outfitter shop on site. good diving and the component for Harvey’s documentaries include other Guy Harvey murals and paintings. marine research opportunities.” This is Your Ocean: Sharks and Harvey is a trained marine biologist as His depictions of warm water Mystery of the Grouper Moon. The well as an artist. He became the world’s marine sport fish in their natural Tiger Shark Express is due out soon most famous marine illustrator by presettings are popular with sportfishersenting the predator-prey relationship, the and will feature the interaction of the men and have been reproduced in sharks and sea turtles. His books are action that takes place in the open ocean. prints, posters, t-shirts, jewelry, Portraits From The Deep and SanIn interviews at the opening of his clothing and other consumer items. tiago’s Finest Hour, an illustrated Outpost, he called fishing in Tampa Now that same artwork can be depiction of the Santiago’s fight with Bay “phenomenal.” People come to enjoyed throughout the resort. a big fish in the Ernest Hemingway Tampa Bay to fish, he said—they also BY KATHY BECK

novella The Old Man and the Sea. He also has a syndicated TV series Guy Harvey’s Portraits from the Deep which combines sport fishing destinations with educational information. The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation conducts research on the ecology, genetics, behavior, physiology and evolution of fishes. The Outpost resorts also emphasize sustainable tourism, marine conservation and water sports recreation. www.guyharvetoutposttampabay.com.

Enter To Win!

Enter to win an autographed coffee table book and Outpost totebag (a $100 value). Send name, address, phone and email to News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583. Drawing on Oct. 23, 2012.

BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS!

Maintenance-free, active living along Bradenton’s beautiful riverwalk.

Westminster Towers & Shores

CALL FOR A TOUR TODAY!

941-749-6760 WestminsterRetirement.com

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 6

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 7

All Around Tours Presents:

CASINO TRIPS • SIGHTSEEING TOURS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT OUTINGS HARD ROCK - $20 PER PERSON $25 Free Play - $5 Food Voucher Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays NEW TRIP! Oct. 15 – 16 - Introductory Special - Double $69, Single $89 This month only! Overnight Casino - Double $99, Single $129 Included… Immokalee, Hollywood Hard Rock. Coconut Creek, Isle of Capri, and one night accommodations with continental breakfast, plus free play and food vouchers.

IMMOKALEE - $20 PER PERSON $30 Free Play - $5 Food Voucher Mondays & Tuesdays OVERNIGHT TRIPS (CALL FOR FLYER) Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 - Fall Foliage Nov. 22 – 23 - Casino (Thanksgiving) Nov. 26 – 28 - Discover Key West Dec. 23 – 27 - Christmas in New Orleans Dec. 24 – 25 - Casino (Christmas) Jan. 28 – 30 - St. Augustine MORE DATES AVAILABLE CALL FOR DETAILS.

DAY TRIPS MULTIPLE BUS CASINO PICK UPS IN: Oct. 13 – Winter Park • Pt. Charlotte • Sarasota Autumn Art Fest - $33 • Punta Gorda • Venice Oct. 22 – Wisteria Tea Room $49 • North Port and Bradenton! Oct. 27 – 1890s Festival w/ dinner $49 • Englewood Oct. 31 – Ghost Tour of St. Pete $59 Nov. 10 – Sunset and Symphony $64 Call Us Nov. 22 – I Love You, You’re Perfect For a Now Change $75 (Thanksgiving) Brochure

www.AllAroundBus.com

941-488-9393

Lic. # ST313558

Hit The Road with All Around Tours A

re long car drives, navigation hassles or packed flights with long security lines taking the fun out of your vacation? You could be riding in air-conditioned comfort on one of All Around Tours’ spacious motorcoaches. These 47- and 55-passenger coaches are equipped with the latest amenities: DVD players, AM/FM radio, PA systems, reclining seats, individual reading lights and restrooms. Whether you’re planning a group vacation or a day trip to a local attraction, All Around Tours offers affordable charter rates and all-inclusive trip itineraries to popular destinations year round. “People are enjoying the variety of trips going to new and different places,” says Adam Walkup, Operations Manager for charters and tours. And the fact that you can travel to destinations much cheaper than you could by taking your own car, in addition to receiving perks like meal or casino play vouchers, makes the value unbeatable, he continues.

All Around Tours is a family owned and operated business with over 15 years of experience. Buses are cleaned, maintained and held to the highest DOT safety ratings, and both drivers and staff are well trained and courteous, making a trip with All Around Tours a memorable and stress-free experience. Trips Pack your bags and get ready for good times and new friends on an upcoming tour. Visit local wineries, art museums and historical sites, play at the casino, catch a show at the theater or even take a week-long Fall Foliage trip to Georgia and North Carolina, Trips range from $20 to $1,000+, based on length and occupancy. There’s something for everyone! This month’s special: take an overnight casino trip for only $69.

All Around Tours is located at 410 East Colonia Lane in Nokomis. For details about charters or trips, call (941) 488-9393 or AllAroundBus.com.

More Fall Festivals

Sharktoberfest at Mote. Children in costume on weekends receive free admission with paid adult ($17). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19: Night of Fish, Fun and Fright. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Safe trick-or-treating. Haunted shipwreck, shark tooth hunt, underwater shark tank pumpkin carving, “Diner of the Dead.” $10/person. Events at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. For more information, call (941) 388-4441.

Oktoberfest. Street festival with authentic German fare, beer and live music. 1 – 11 p.m. Corner of Hillview and Osprey in Southside Village. Free admission. Details at (941) 906-7771

– 28 4th Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival. 26: 4 – 9 p.m. 27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 28: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pumpkin Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 8

patch and maze, pie eating contests, hay rides, safe trick-or-treating, live entertainment. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3050 Ringling Blvd. More information at (941) 706-3102.

Fall Festival and Bake Sale. Kids activities, pumpkin patch, movie, live music, chili cookoff and more. 4 – 9 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 800 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Free. (941) 371-2978.

“Shake Your Bones” Halloween Dance—wear a costume or not, but be ready to shake off all of your troubles and get ready for the “season.” 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 8209 Nature’s Way, Bradenton. $12. Contact Sandra Danu at (941) 306-5850.

2013SJC_TJC_Ad_LA50.pdf

8/10/12

3:13 PM

IN JANUARY 2013 THERE IS A JAZZ CRUISE FOR EVERYONE! WE EK 2 J ANU

AR Y

DAVID SANBORN MUSIC HOST

MARCUS MILLER SPECIAL EVENT HOSTS

CANDY DULFER BRIAN CULBERTSON GOSPEL SHOW HOST

JONATHAN BUTLER

WEEK 1 J AN

.CO

FT. LAUDERDALE • COZUMEL • BELIZE CITY • KEY WEST • HOLLAND AMERICA M/S WESTERDAM

NIGHT MUSIC HOST

OOT

E HJAZZCRUIS

STARRING

MUSICIANS

BRIAN SIMPSON

ANDRE BERRY RANDY JACOBS HERMAN JACKSON GEREY JOHNSON ARLINGTON JONES NATE KEARNERY KHARI PARKER RICKY PETERSON NATE PHILLIPS RON REINHARDT THIRD RICHARDSON DWIGHT SILLS JAY WILLIAMS RAMON YSLAS

FEATURING

PRODUCTION MANAGER

ALONZO BODDEN LARRY BRAGGS RICK BRAUN STEVE COLE DW3 RICHARD ELLIOT KEN FORD JEFF GOLUB BOB JAMES RAUL MIDÓN ANGIE STONE PAUL TAYLOR MUSIC DIRECTOR

MARCUS ANDERSON TOM BRAXTON CHANCE HOWARD PATCHES STEWART

JOEY FAIRCHILD

CRUISE HOSTS

DANE BUTCHER PAT PRESCOTT

ERNIE ADAMS JOHN ALLRED KARRIN ALLYSON TRIO SHELLY BERG WAYNE BERGERON ALONZO BODDEN RANDY BRECKER GARY BURTON QUARTET ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY QUARTET PETE CHRISTLIEB CLAYTON BROTHERS QUINTET ANAT COHEN EMMET COHEN TRIO FREDDY COLE BILL CUNLIFFE

EJAZ

ZCR UISE.CO

JOEY DEFRANCESCO TRIO KURT ELLING TRIO JOHN FEDCHOCK ALLEN FARNHAM DAVID FINCK BRUCE FORMAN WYCLIFFE GORDON JIMMY GREENE JEFF HAMILTON NIKI HARIS ROY HAYNES SEAN JONES TOM KENNEDY JOE LA BARBERA JAY LEONHART ANDY MARTIN

NEW YORK VOICES DICK OATTS EDDIE PALMIERI-BRIAN LYNCH JAZZ QUARTET KEN PEPLOWSKI HOUSTON PERSON QUARTET GEORGE RABBAI TED ROSENTHAL ARTURO SANDOVAL GARY SMULYAN BYRON STRIPLING QUARTET JENNIFER WHARTON DENNIS WILSON STEVE WILSON PHIL WOODS QUINTET

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS

FT. LAUDERDALE • NASSAU • ST. THOMAS • ST. BARTHS • HALF MOON CAY • HOLLAND AMERICA M/S WESTERDAM

CMY

GEORGE BENSON

•

SPECIAL GUEST

F E B R U A RY 3

2013

•

-27

7Y2

JAN

•

0 3-2

CELEBRAT I

ARY VER

TH ITS 10 ANNI NG

MENTION THIS AD WHEN BOOKING AND RECEIVE FREE LUXURY MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG, SARASOTA, NAPLES/FT. MYERS, ORLANDO, MELBOURNE AND WEST PALM BEACH TO THE PORT IN FT. LAUDERDALE.

CALL: 1-888-852-9987 • E-MAIL: info@ecpcruises.com • VISIT: www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com | www.thejazzcruise.com

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 9

Astronomers and Hobbyists Gear Up For Fall Stargazing BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

t’s autumn once more, and here in Florida, it’s officially stargazing season. As the nights become colder and clearer and new constellations begin to move across the horizon, amateur and expert astronomers start to bring out their telescopes again. It doesn’t take much to bring these enthusiasts together. The Local Group of Deep Sky Observers in Sarasota has been around since 1983, when three hobbyists decided to meet each month to view the heavens. Brian Hawkes, who took over presidency of the club when one of its founders stepped down, now leads around 80 members in star parties, presentations and astronomy workshops. “I actually got into astronomy when I was a kid,” Hawkes spoke about his hobby. “I grew up in Boston, and Harvard used to open their telescope to the public once a month. My parents took me to see it one day, and once was enough.”

The Club Sidewalk Astronomy—Photo by Jonathan Sabin Being a member has its benefits. Beyond sharing resources, camraderie and a love of the cosmos, the group has scoped out prime locations for star-viewing parties with the least amount of light interference, and they partner with institutions like Riverview H.S. which regularly loans its planetarium to urdays; they start at sunset and usually last until about 10:30 at night. They the club for meetings. Guest speakers, are free for everyone, and the club workshops, newsletters, discounts on will usually set up around 10 to 15 stargazing gear, membership to the telescopes for viewers to look through. Astronomical League and more are “We have a wide range of people— all draws for local astronomers. Club young kids to elderly retirees—who dues start at $20/family per year. come out,” said Hawkes. They often have visits from student groups on school projSidewalk Astronomy ects. Often astronomy teachers from Once a month, from September to May, the club holds a public observing nearby schools will drop by for fun and share what they know with newcomers. session in one of three locations: “The biggest challenge is determining Holmes Beach City Hall, Lakewood what we’re going to show when we do Ranch Main St. and Riverview H.S. Planetarium. Meetings are held on Sat- public observing,” Hawkes said. “We

Sarasota’s Latest Hot Spot! Progressive Jackpots “Progressive Community Board” Ask About Our VIP Rewards Card

COUPON REQUIRED

Match Play $10 for

FOR MONTH OF SEPT. - 7 DAYS A WEEK Early Bird Special: Night Owl Special: $10 FREE Play for $10 FREE Play for $20 Buy In $20 Buy In (9am - 10:45am) (10pm - Midnight)

Expires10/31/12

Expires 10/31/12

COUPON REQUIRED

Monday: Ladies Night 6pm $10 for $20 Buy In Wednesday: Raffle Night 6:30pm $500 in cash & prizes

1724 N. Honore • Sarasota on NE corner of 17th & Honore Ave.

COUPON REQUIRED

$5 Match Play for

FREE Beer, Wine, Food & Drinks! Weekends Lunch &Dinner Catered!

941-312-4401

try to pick objects that aren’t super difficult to find, but make people think a bit. Personally, I always try to find the things I haven’t been able to see before. The sky changes all the time.” To anyone who is interested in astronomy, Hawkes advises them not to buy anything yet, but to join the club and try everybody else’s gear. “There’s such a wide range of telescopes, and they do a lot of different things. You can find out why they picked the scopes they picked, and get better idea of what you want to do. Or you can start with a pair of binoculars,” he suggests. His scope of choice: a Meade LX 200 GPS. The next public observation will be at the Lakewood Ranch location on Oct. 20. To learn more, or to become a member, visit lgdso.com. “Astronomy is one of those hobbies that never gets dull, it’s always changing,” Hawke said. “With the advent of new equipment and new finds, it’s one that keeps you guessing all the time.”

FREE

$20 Play for $100 Buy In Expires 10/31/12

COUPON REQUIRED

5 FREE

Play for Referral

Expires 10/31/12

Lifestyles After 50 Advertisers Say... Don Terry of Veterans Funeral Service & Cremation says, “Advertising in Lifestyles After 50 has been a great experience for me; the staff is always super helpful and the ad response from the public has been excellent.”

Advertise with us!

Alemar Collision Center says, “I’ve gotten more responses and jobs when advertising with Lifestyles After 50 than I have with any of my other advertising. They were able to work within my budget and get me great results.”

Dr. Gaukhman of Venetian Dental says, “I appreciate the variety of advertising offered including the tab-ons, the expos, the print media, the advertiser’s directory, the advertorials and the online editions.”

Call Julie Simzak at (941) 685-1676 or Dave Tarantul at (941) 375-6260

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 10

The Art Corner A E

rtistically inclined? Check out some of these classes near you:

very Monday Ceramics, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Art Studio, The Friendship Center Sarasota. 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. More info: (941) 955-2122.

very Wednesday: Watercolor Painting from 1 – 3 p.m. at The Friendship Center, Sarasota. Register/ more info at (941) 556-3214.

very Thursday Scrap Booking and Card Making. 1 p.m. at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th Street West, Bradenton. $7. (941) 749-0100.

– Nov. 9 Beginner’s Beaded Jewelry. Learn basic techniques including elastic, beadalon and crimping, memory wire, bead and wire links, pearl stringing, and a Cleopatra netted necklace. Cost: $180. Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. at Art Center of Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 365-2032.

he Glenridge Performing Arts Center and the South County Jazz Club open their five-concert jazz season November 9 at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Dan Miller and Lew Del Gatto will open the series. Trumpeter Miller played with Harry Connick, Woody Herman and many other major groups. Tenor

Sarasota/Manatee

Consignment Shopping Find Consignment Shops, Resale Shops,Thrift Shops and Antique Shops conveniently located in Sarasota/Manatee Counties.

– Nov. 5 Collage as Art 1. Learn how to create paper collage and combine it with a variety of other mediums. Excellent for all levels. Beginners are welcome. Cost: $200. Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Art Center of Sarasota. (941) 365-2032.

ov. 1 Art and Design Classes at Ringling College. November classes start for adults: Digital Drawing and Painting with iPad, Printmaking, Pastels in the Park, Expressive Arts and the Science of Healing Workshop and more. Classes range from one day up to 10 sessions. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. More info/register at (941) 955-8866 or ringling.edu/CSSP.

saxophonist Lew Del Gatto was with the Saturday Night Live band for 25 years. Tickets are available for $15. Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. Tickets/ info: (941) 552-5325 or gpactix.com.

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 11

Rebooting—What To Do When Your Career Is Over But Your Life Isn’t

Here lies a miser who cared for himself; He cared for nothing but gathering wealth. Now where he is and how he fares Nobody knows and nobody cares. —Old English Gravestone

he little verse above offers a sad picture: The man who cared nothing about others ends up with others caring nothing about him. Phil Burgess’s book Reboot offers several themes for finding a satisfying and productive post-career life—a life to avoid that scene. He absolutely rejects the idea of retirement into the “Golden Years” of endless leisure. Instead, he notes the following:

l. Later life begins at 50. That’s a good time to begin to think about your post-career years—what you want to be, what you are going to do and how you are going to manage your time. 2. Most of us, going by the averages, retire from our careers in our early 60s, which means that post-career life will, for most, be measured in decades. We need to use that time wisely to experience a life of meaning and to navigate a life that matters. 3. When we retire, most of us are at the top of our game, still able to contribute to family, community and society. That’s why it makes sense to continue to use our major gifts to help others and make the world a better place. 4. Of the three major gifts—time, talent and treasure—time is the most important. Time is the only

resource that cannot be replaced, so our major challenge is to decide how to manage our time to bring meaning in post-career years.

5. Of all the drivers of successful aging, the most important is social engagement or active participation with other people in purposeful activity. There are many paths to this, but work has many advantages (full-time, part-time, for pay, volunteer, good Samaritan, enrichment, etc.). Burgess calls work the “true North,” the thing which uses our gifts and entails social engagement. 6. We should take a two-chapter approach when rebooting to postcareer life. First is working in some capacity with obligations and accountability, and second is that which offers a life of leisure or life focused on activities of daily living.

7. A script can have many versions or releases, meaning that some revisions will be prompted by discovering that things didn’t work out in some way.

8. Different worldviews and belief systems share common perspectives about life’s purpose: That our purpose in life is to (a) help others, (b) repair or make the world—or our small piece of it—a better place in a way that is (c) fruitful and productive work for family and community and (d) satisfying to us. His advice is to take a time-out when you retire in order to map out the rest of your life in a two-chapter plan that includes work in some capacity. It will improve your “health, wealth and moral well-being.” From “Reboot: What to Do When Your Career is Over but Your Life Isn’t.

Tired of the Financial Roller Coaster?

Consider the All Children’s Hospital Foundation Charitable Gift Annuity Program.

Make a gift and receive guaranteed, fixed income for life. Fund a Charitable Gift Annuity with a gift of $10,000 (cash or appreciated securities) and enjoy the following benefits: • Guaranteed, fixed payments for life to you and/or a loved one • Partially tax-free income • Immediate charitable deduction for a portion of the gift • Favorable treatment of capital gains, if donated asset is appreciated securities • Satisfaction of making a lasting contribution to All Children’s Hospital Foundation

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 12

Charitable Gift Annuity Rates as of 1/1/2012

Age 90 85 80 75 70 65

Rate 9.0% 7.8% 6.8% 5.8% 5.1% 4.7%

Seek advice from a tax professional before entering into a gift annuity agreement. All Children’s Hospital Foundation gift annuities are not available in all states.

Calculate your benefits at allkidsgifts.org. To request a personalized illustration or to learn more, please contact: Lydia E. Bailey, CFRE All Children’s Hospital Foundation 727-767-8914 Lydia.Bailey@allkids.org

Humana 2013 Medicare Advantage plans are here!

“Well, it’s a good plan. I think it’s a comfort zone for me, cause they’re there when I’m feeling ill and they’re there when I’m feeling well.”

Mary B. – Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) member

Humana has a full range of Medicare Advantage plans. Find out more about which one could be right for you. To find ouT if a Humana plan is rigHT for you, call To scHedule an in-Home appoinTmenT or To find a neigHborHood meeTing.

1-800-372-2380 (TTY: 711)

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week

DON’T FORGET! The Medicare Advantage annual enrollment dates are Oct. 15 – Dec. 7.*

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A sales person will be present with information and applications. This is an advertisement. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 1-800-372-2380 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. *Some exceptions apply. Y0040_GHHH9V2HH CMS Accepted

TMP 10/12 Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 13

Here’s How to Look Younger Instantly L

adies, want to look instantly younger? Here are six tricks to do the job:

l. Break up with your black bag. Using the same old black handbag makes you appear set in your ways (remember Grandma’s pocketbook? Enough said.) Take inventory of the bags you have – if they’re all black or brown, it’s time for something new. Bags no longer have to match your shoes, so add some color. Pick a pale color for summer and in the fall, opt for jewel tones such as royal blue, red, forest green or maybe an animal print.

Retirement Living 2. Step away from sweats. Yes, baggy clothes and stretch fabric can equal comfort, but they can also make you look, well, frumpy. Instead, choose fabrics that have some stretch but are

also fit so they flatter your body. Check the label and look for 4 or 5 percent spandex. A firmer fabric will actually hold you in and make you smoother.

3. Embrace flat-front. Once and for all: Pleated-front pants with a high waist are NOT flattering. When women started wearing pants, they wore pants designed just like men’s pants and they fit the same way. But today it’s easy to find a good fit. Have a tummy and think those pleats are hiding your pooch? Reality check: Pleats are actually accentuating the negative. Instead, look for slimming flat-front trousers with a straight or boot-cut leg, which hangs straight down from you hip. As for the waist: An inch under your navel is universally flattering.

4. Add new scarves. Tying a little silk scarf around your neck is an instant ager. Still, a good scarf is like

I’m Adam Tebrugge and I plan to represent the people of Manatee and Sarasota Counties in the Florida House of Representatives.

www.ATFH71.com

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Adam Tebrugge, Democrat, for the Florida House of Representatives District 71

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 14

adding frosting to the cake. Today’s scarves add color, texture and shine; they are more sheer and longer, so wrap them around your neck several times.

5. Switch to stylish shoes that are also sensible. There are shoes with extra arch support, shoes that are made wide for bunions, shoes with non-skid bottoms and more. But they don’t have to be just black or white and plain. There are plenty of choices that have color and texture with embellishments like buckles. Metallics, bows and wedge boots will be hot this fall. 6. Say “yes” to shape wear. Girdles? Today it’s called shape wear and that what it does—it shapes you by moving, containing and controlling, in a less painful way than girdles of yesteryear. And they can make you appear up to 10

pounds thinner and therefore younger. A piece of shapewear can cost anywhere from $20 to $100, depending on the style and brand. Ask a sales clerk at your department store’s lingerie department for some help in finding the right piece. And be sure your bra fits properly. A properly fitted bra can take inches and years off your frame. Common problems: spillage, sagging and gapping. Now, go take an honest look at your wardrobe. Maybe it’s time to upgrade your image!

The Healthy Geezer

BY FRED CICETTI

. Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story? Short answer: yes, oatmeal can lower cholesterol. Now for the long answer. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is acted upon by the normal bacteria in your intestines. Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regularity and softens stools. Wheat bran, whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber appears to reduce your body’s absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes. This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, barley and prunes.

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet include 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, including both soluble and insoluble fiber. (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake.) However, Americans only consume about half that amount. There are other foods that work against cholesterol. You may want to try eating more soluble fiber, soy protein, walnuts and fatty fish. The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols. Eating a combination of these cholesterollowering foods increases the benefit. Of course, if you’re a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health, it is recommended that you consult your doctor first. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.

10 Ways to Save on Medications and change your script without your having to pay for an office visit.

BY KATE FORGACH

ere are a few costsaving tips for getting your medications:

1. Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): The PPA is a non-profit organization that helps qualifying patients without coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.

2. RX Access Card: The nation’s leading drug companies combined efforts to provide low-income Americans who lack healthcare coverage with a price reduction on prescription products. The RX Access Card is free to those who have a household income of less than $45,000 for a single person to $90,000 for families of four. Most cardholders save 25 to 50 percent per brand-name or generic prescription. 3. Generic Medications: Check with your doctor before allowing a pharmacy to substitute a generic, simply because your insurance calls for it. Not all generics work the same, so it may be worth paying a bit more for a drug that will actually work.

4. Name Brands: If a medication isn’t working the way it used to or as described by your physician, check to see if a pharmacy’s substitution is the problem.

6. Couponing: Discounts for over-the-counter drugs frequently show up for Walgreens and other drug stores on such coupon sites as FreeShipping.org.

7. Shop Around: Get quotes from local and chain drugstores before you hand over your prescription.

8. Price Matching: Locally owned pharmacies often offer this service in order to gain or keep your business—check out Walmart’s list of $4 medications, including OTC drugs. Ask your local pharmacist if they’ll match that cut-rate price.

9. Pill Splitting: If your insurance plan charges the same co-pay for a higher-strength prescription, you can divide each pill to save money. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, however, as some time-release tablets must be taken whole or they lose effect. This proviso also applies to highpotency drugs, where the line between toxicity and efficacy is razor thin.

10. Review Regularly: If you’re taking more than a couple drugs regularly, schedule periodic reviews with your physician to evaluate whether each medication is still needed and whether you might be experiencing problems with drug interactions that reduce efficacy.

5. Follow Up: If you’re not getting the results you desire, follow up with your doctor. Talk to the nurse first, however, Kate Forgach is a baby boomer as they may simply talk to the doctor consumer specialist for Kinoli Inc.

Fun and Fitness Activities

Third Annual Tour de North Port. An organized bicycle ride through the streets and backroads of North Port. Choose a 15, 35, 65 or 100 mile route. Includes breakfast, rest stops, SAG support and lunch. Benefits People for Trees, Inc. Special group and family rates. Visit www.peoplefortrees.com for information and to register by Oct. 19. Race starts 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dallas White Park, 5900 Green-

wood Ave., North Port. Cost: $35/adult, $10 children 16 and under. Info: call Alice White at (941) 426-9752.

Free Surge Workout. Get your body moving and your heart pumping while burning fat and tightening your muscles. 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Amazing Life Chiropractic, 5039 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key. Every Sat. More info at (941) 312-6267. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 15

Is Your Loved One Safe in the Hospital? A

nyone facing a hospital stay has probably heard the advice: Take someone with you. After all, patients need a loved one to lend support, ask questions and serve as a care partner and advocate, right? But without medical training or experience, how do those care partners know what to ask, how to ask or what precautions to take? Too often, they aren’t prepared. Karen Curtiss’s tragic family stories combined with her diligent research makes Safe & Sound in the Hospital a book to educate patients and their families about hospitalization. The book provides a series of practical tips, creative tools and quick checklists that care partners can use to help prevent common hospital hazards and promote a safe recovery.

She offers tips and guidance such as:

• Keep your loved one safe from infection. • Make sure everyone—especially doctors and nurses— washes his or her hands before touching your loved one. Make colorful tent card signs for your loved one’s room with messages like “Thank you for washing your hands!” or “For my safety, please wash your hands.” • Clean TV remotes, door knobs, telephones, bed rails, call buttons, faucets, toilet flush levers and personal items with alcohol wipes and bleach wipes to help zap Superbugs and C. diff spores. Repeat cleaning after every touch or brush with clothing (doctors’ jackets and scrubs and nurses’ uniforms are like Trojan Horses, carrying bugs all over the hospital).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES! October 15 – December 7

THIS IS THE TIME TO: • Choose a plan that covers your medications in 2013 • Switch Prescriptions Drug Plans or Advantage Plans • Enroll for the first time if you are new to Medicare • Enroll for the first time if you did not enroll when you were first eligible Find us on Facebook

800-863-5337

(TOLL FREE) Se Habla Español (866-413-5337)

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 16

SHINE is a Florida Department of Elder Affairs program operated in partnership with your local Area Agency on Aging to provide information and assistance with Medicare. All services arefree, objective and confidential. WE DO NOT SELL INSURANCE OR REPRESENT ANY INSURANCE ENTITY.

• Speak up and ask questions. Get to know everyone who takes care of your loved one. Ask questions in a friendly, respectful way. Don’t be afraid to admit if you don’t understand their answers and need a ‘plain English’ translation. • Find out how to call for a Rapid Response Team if you feel like your loved one is going downhill and no one seems to be taking action. Trust your gut; you know your loved one best. • When possible, schedule surgeries mid-week and avoid holiday times. If complications arise, you’ll want to be able to reach your doctor and the “A” team. • Ask the nurse to pause and doublecheck each medication just before it’s given. Verify the prescription, the dose and intended patient. NEVER inter-

rupt a nurse in the middle of administering a drug unless you sense a mistake.

• Virtually every patient is at risk to take a fall. Look for items in the room that might cause a trip, and bring non-skid socks or slippers for your loved one to wear. Ask the nurses about a cane for your loved one to use. Make sure someone is available to help your loved one to the bathroom and back. It’s so important for families to be engaged and vigilant and to have their eyes wide open when someone they love is in the hospital. Safe & Sound in the Hospital provides the information and tools they need to safeguard their loved one’s care. It’s a better gift than flowers. For more information, visit safeandsoundbooks.com.

Medicare Answers Dear Marci, My grandmother is homebound and needs a home health aide to help her bathe, dress and use the bathroom. Will Medicare pay for her home health aide? —Kristine

ear Kristine, Medicare will only pay for a home health aide if your grandmother meets all of the requirements necessary to qualify for the Medicare home care benefit. To qualify for the Medicare home care benefit, your grandmother must:

• Be homebound, meaning it is extremely difficult for her to leave the home and she requires help to do so. • Need skilled nursing care on a part-time basis or skilled therapy services. Skilled care is when the care can only be safely administered by a licensed nurse or therapist.

• Have a face-to-face visit with a health care professional. Her doctor may sign a home health certification, verifying that she has had this visit and that she qualifies for home care because she is homebound and needs skilled care. • Receive certified care from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA). If your grandmother fulfills all of these requirements, Medicare will pay for skilled care in her home as well as care from a home health aide. A home health aide will provide personal care services, such as help with bathing, using the toilet and dressing. Keep in mind that her doctor will need to approve her plan of care every 60 days. As long as your grandmother continues to meet Medicare coverage rules, Medicare should continue to cover her care.

The Greatest Thing About Having A Choice Is The Freedom to make it.

Freedom FREEDOM

VILLAGE

BRADENTON

Life can be a wonderful adventure at any age, especially when you have the freedom to make your own decisions about where and how to live it. Freedom Village is designed for those who appreciate extraordinary independence.

To learn more about our exceptional community, call 1-888-505-6854 or visit www.brookdaleliving.com today. A Life Care Community 6406 21st Avenue West Your story continues here...

Bradenton, Florida 34209 www.brookdaleliving.com 51280EF-RES03-0812-LB

Lifestyles After 50 â&#x20AC;˘ October 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ page 17

Venetian Dental—Stress Free, One-Stop Shop for Dental Care

BY ALEXANDER GAUKHMAN, D.M.D. Venetian Dental

t is always a heartbreaking experience to see somebody in pain, or ashamed, or afraid to have dental treatment because of a bad past experience or financial difficulty, or because of a lack of knowledge. At Venetian Dental, we positively affect a person’s self confidence by creating a pleasant dental visit and improving one’s quality of life. To see a patient hold their head up high and smile is the best feeling… then you know you’ve done your job right! Venetian Dental has been in business for seven years. We have three convenient locations in Venice, Port Charlotte and Sarasota. Alexander Gaukhman, D.M.D. We offer all aspects of dentistry—anything from general check-ups and cleanings to advanced periodontal therapy, root canals, oral surgery, implants, cosmetic dentistry including crown and bridge services, teeth whitening, dentures and partials, orthodontic treatment and much more. Venetian Dental prides themselves as a one stop-shop. We are able to treat your dental needs with our many in-house specialists and on-site dental laboratory. We make dentures and CEREC porcelain crowns in the office. Emergencies are seen and treated immediately. We also offer interestfree financing and take most major PPO dental policies. Afraid of the dentist? No worries! Sedation options are also available to ease your fears. Patients enjoy the conveGum Disease: nience of quick, professional in a state-of-the-art Symptoms and Treatment service facility. “Friendly staff,” “honest advice” and “good people” are comments we hear most often…and patient referrals are the most complimentary gestures that we receive. Venetian Dental also works closely with the community, participating in many charity events There have been recent studies confirming the and volunteer services. link between periodontal disease and heart disVenetian Dental would like ease. It is very important to maintain a healthy you to choose us as your and stable dental condition, to prolong ones long term dental team, worklong term, overall health. We also offer every ing with you towards your single patient over 40 an oral cancer screening. personal goals and a healthy, happy smile! We strive to provide you with a clean, modern environment and employ highly educated staff members to offer you a professional and informative visit. Venetian Dental offers many monthly specials. Check out our ad in this month’s edition of Lifestyles After 50! Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 18

Veterans Corner

Museums Tell Military Stories Year After Year Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n T Fun, Lakeland. (863) 644-2431

he fall and winter seasons are good times to make day trips to Florida’s wealth of specialty military museums. The following list notes some of the museums you might enjoy.

Florida Military Aviation Museum, Clearwater. (813) 535-9007 Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum, Kissimmee. (407) 933-1942 Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda, Artifacts and memorabilia from Civil War to the present. (941) 575-9002

Armed Forces History Museum, Largo. Private collection of vehicles, MIG 21, helicopters, specialized military pieces, one of a kind artifacts & more. (727) 539-8371 Air Force Space and Missile Museum, Patrick A F B. Daily tour. (407) 853-9171 USAF Armament Museum, Eglin Air Force Base. Armament and aircraft displays. (904) 882-4062 Camp Blanding Museum, Starke. (904) 533-3196

Museum of Military Memorabilia Display, Naples Municipal Airport. (941) 575-0401 National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola. (850) 452-3604 Smedley National Vietnam War Museum, Orlando. Artifacts, mementos, equipment. Open weekends only. (407) 601-2864 S.S. American Victory, Tampa. Restored Merchant Marine ship. (813) 228-8769

Civil War Soldiers Museum, Pensacola. (850) 469-1900

DeLand Naval Air Station Museum, Deland. F-14 Tomcat jet fighter, WWII TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. (386) 873-2976

Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. Huge private collection and rides in historic planes. (863) 984-3500

UDT SEAL Museum, Ft. Pierce. Collections and displays from SEAL history. (561) 595-5845 Veterans Tribute & Museum of Osceola County, Kissimmee. Huge collection inside Osceola Square Mall in Kissimmee. (407) 931-3133 Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, Titusville. (321) 268-1941

You can also find information about these museums online. Always check days, times and prices.

Spotlight on Veterans

Badly wounded, Richard was mistaken for dead, placed in a Not Quite Dead partial body bag ichard Graham and taken to the was barely out temporary morgue of his teens when he known as the volunteered to join the bag station. He U.S. Army and go to was loaded onto Richard Graham, Vietnam Vietnam. Upon arriving a helicopter with in Vietnam he volunteered for the other body bags of the men killed the hazardous duty of defusing in action. That is where he woke up. land mines and booby traps. Climbing out of the body bag, RichAs a Specialist 4 in the 7th Cavalry ard crawled forward and asked the Charlie Company, Richard was pilot, “Where are we going?” After a performing his high-risk duty moment of shock, the pilot turned the defusing a mine when he put his helicopter to the nearest hospital ship. foot down and heard the familiar After a lengthy healing period, Richard click of a mine triggering device. returned home to the Tampa Bay area As fate would have it, the explosion where he lives today with his family. For went off to the side instead of his duty in Vietnam, he was awarded two straight up. Straight up would have Purple Hearts and the Star of Bravery. been fatal, but because it went off to the side—and because of gear Sponsored by Veterans Funeral Service and Cremation, (941) 377-1060. in his backpack—he survived.

Veterans Funeral Service & Cremation

BY DON TERRY, Veterans Funeral Service and Cremation

H Serving All Families - Always Honoring Veterans. H Preferred Pricing. H Advance Planning Available. H Burial Services Available at all Cemeteries including Sarasota National.

7275 Bee Ridge Road H Sarasota, FL 34241 Phone: 941-377-1060 H Fax: 941-377-1090 Website: www.veteransfs.com

Free Alzheimer’s Workshops

ome Instead Senior Care® of Sarasota, in partnership with Arden Courts, will be offering a free Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias workshop series titled “CARE: Changing Aging through Research and EducationSM” in Oct. and Nov. Free lunch, family day care and valet provided. The free workshops will be held at Arden Courts, located at 5509 Swift Road, Sarasota, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as follows:

Oct. 23: Alzheimer’s and

Other Dementias

Oct. 30: Capturing Life’s Journey Nov. 6: Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors

Nov. 13 Activities to

Encourage Engagement. Registration required online at www. homeinstead.com/256/Alzheimers or by calling (941) 951-2242.

Once you’re here, you’ll want to stay forever. And you can. hen you choose Kobernick-Anchin, you are welcomed for life. Our beautiful campus offers spacious independent living apartments, excellent dining options and endless on-site amenities. Depending on your interests, we also offer a myriad of activities and excursions that inspire the mind, body and spirit.

What may be most comforting to know is that should you ever need higher levels of care, we also have an assisted living community with a memory care unit, and a 5-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation center right on the same campus. So once you move here, you’re family, and you’ll never need to worry about moving again.

Independent L iv ing • Assisted L iv ing • Sk i l led Nursing and Rehabi l itation

For more information or to schedule a visit, please call: 941.377.0781.

kobernickanchin.org Sponsored by Sarasota Manatee Jewish Housing Council, Inc.

Assisted Living Facility #8951 • Skilled Nursing Facility #130471046

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 19

Television Acoustics Breakthrough

Can You Handle Your Aging Parent’s

➻

“Significant Other” With Grace and Care?

The private TV listening system you’ll want to use… even if there’s no one else in the room!

hen your aging parent has a “significant other”—a sweetheart—in later life, things can get difficult. Here are four things to know in helping make decisions:

This new Personal TV Listening System (PTLS) can help millions get more out of their favorite past time.

High Definition Audio. TV video technology has improved dramatically in the past few years, but the audio quality has remained relatively unchanged. Unlike other comparable systems, PTLS provides performance quality stereo sound (up to 120dB)– putting you in the acoustic sweet spot of the room– no matter where you are sitting. Fully Customizable. The Adjustable Digital Tone control enhances dialogue clarity and intelligibility to suit your hearing. You’ll hear everything from stage whispers to lifelike sound effects. Lightweight and comfortable. This system is designed to rest on your shoulders with small, powerful earbuds

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 20

that bring the sound directly to your ears. The hi-fidelity passive noise isolation speakers stay gently in your ears without creating pressure or discomfort. Easy to set-up and use. This plug and play system comes with everything you need and the powerful transmitter covers a room up to 35 by 35 feet. It features rechargeable batteries that give you up to 24 hours of listening from a full charge. Exclusive home trial. Why spend time arguing with your loved ones when you could be enjoying your favorite TV shows and movies together again. The PTLS comes with firstSTREET’s exclusive home trial, so if you are not completely satisfied with it for any reason you can simply return it within 30 days for a full refund of the product purchase price. Call today

Personal Television Listening System Call now for the lowest price ever and get free extra earbuds for PTLS Please mention Promotional code 45574.

1-888-737-2549 80312

f there is one thing people like to argue about… it’s television. Even if they can agree what to watch, most people disagree about the volume. That’s because most people require different volume levels, in order to understand and enjoy their favorite shows and movies. What’s more, if one of them is doing something else, like reading or sleeping– the last thing they want to hear is a blaring television. When forced to compromise and listen to TV at the same volume– everyone loses. Now, thanks to innovative digital audio technology, anyone can listen to the TV at the volume they desire without disturbing others. Best of all… the audio is so spectacular you’ll want to use it all the time. Here are a few reasons why the PTLS is the best thing to happen to television since the remote.

• Your parent is connected to their sweetheart’s family in ways you are not. Their relationship can be deeply personal, and you need to respect and appreciate the dimensions of that relationship. Your father may have taught you that “big girls don’t cry” in his younger parenting days and yet weep openly himself with his sweetheart’s daughter when her mother (his sweetheart) dies. They have a different relationship than you and your father do. Accept it.

• Because your parents are older, their health crises and end-of-life care will bring two families and all their permeations together. It’s in your best interests to open the communications sooner rather than later. • Families have cultures and behaviors that are normal to them. Take the time to observe their ways and follow their lead when it involves their family member. One person’s family may be private and want to speak to doctors separately. Your mom, who is open and inclusive, may have to step back and not take their exclusion personally. Remember, it’s the family’s way and you must respect it rather than judge them by it.

• You might have to step aside and keep your own emotions in check. It’s not “sibling” rivalry when your parent openly tries to help a member of the sweetheart’s family in adjusting to a new situation. Needs are different and relationships are different. What if it becomes a battleground? Not all blended families blend well together. Serious fights are common. Accusations fly back and forth. No one may seem to agree on who really has Mom’s best interests at heart.

Make sure your family member has an advance directive, has a durable health-care power of attorney and has had an open conversation with you regarding desired care and living arrangements if he or she suffers a stroke or is diagnosed with an illness that requires prolonged care. The more openly you have discussed matters such as illness, the less likely you are to encounter distrust, accusations and resentment in the heat of making tough caregiving decisions. From “The Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents” by Dr. Linda Rhodes.

“Life’s High’s and Lows, and How I Wore Them” Luncheon

his annual luncheon is known for its upscale drawing prizes and silent auction. This year’s featured speaker Jackie Walker, co-author of “I Don’t Have a Thing to Wear, the Psychology of Your Closet,” will share clothing choices for inner confidence and outward success. Broadway tunes by pianist and singer David Sayer and singer Wendy Wolfe.

Funds raised at this event benefit Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County. Guests are asked to donate a new or barely worn accessory that represents a life’s high to Encore & More, their consignment boutique. Prizes awarded for best donation. Tickets: $50. Call (941) 485-9724 for details. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice.

Join Us

FREE

A F T E R 50

Presents the 8th Annual...

For the Best Event of the Year!

FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

Premier Sponsor:

Nov. 14, 2012 • 10am–3pm

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr. • Largo, FL 33771

William “Duece” Hulett Best in Country Music The Knockouts Singing Sensations

Denise Looney “DJ with a Twist”

$1000s in Prizes & Giveaways! GRAND PRIZE

Call 1-888-670-0040 or go to www.lifestylesafter50fl.com

WIN A TWO NIGHT STAY at the GAYLORD PALMS RESORT, Orlando

Russell Cortese “Elvis”

Art DeMoranville “Doo Wop”

Betsy Verdier Country & Yodeling Fun

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Make a difference.

Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Neighborly Care Network.

• Blood Pressure • Bone Density • Eye & Ear Checks • Memory Screenings

Sports Center Play & Win!

LUNCH

Only $4.50

Luis Campaneria “Strolling Magic”

FREE BINGO! FREE

COFFEE & GOODIES

EDUCATION • INFORMATION • ENTERTAINMENT Join the Fun! One mile “walk” around Largo Central Park, November 14, 9:15 am, $4 minimum donation to Meals on Wheels. Enjoy...Continental Breakfast, T-shirt, Sponsor “Goodie Bag” & Prizes to the Winners! Call 1-888-670-0040, go to www. lifestylesafter50fl.com (MAIL DEADLINE 11/8/12) or sign up Thurs., Nov. 14 at 8:45 am.

Chances to Win $100 Every Hour

Sponsored by...

Information & Directions call: 1-888-670-0040 • www.lifestylesafter50fl.com Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 21

Keep Your Wallet Happy with These Ideas for Staying in Shape 2. Exercise balls. I f you’re feeling pinched financially but want to get in shape, never fear. You don’t have to invest in a costly gym membership. You don’t need to buy the latest high-tech treadmill or elliptical machine for your home. You just need some ideas—and motivation. Cleveland Clinic Sports Health exercise physiologist Heather Nettle, M.A., suggests six ways to exercise that won’t strain your budget:

1. Walking. Walking for 30 minutes a day can help you lose weight, control your blood sugar and lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. When it’s hot outside, try mall-walking or walking at a local indoor track. Can’t do 30 minutes? Three ten-minute walks per day work just as well.

Cost: You’ll want to invest in good walking shoes. These range from $60 to $120 at sporting goods stores. Running shoes work, too, but can be pricey. Replace shoes every 400 miles or twice a year, whichever comes first.

Using an exercise ball will help you keep your abdominals, back and hips strong. It can also help you improve your balance and agility. Use the exercise ball for stretching after workouts, too. You can find good exercise ball routines online. Cost: Exercise balls come in different weights and materials. They run from about $8 to $50 at sporting goods stores. Printing out an online exercise ball routine will just cost you printer ink and paper.

3. Dumbbells. Dumbbells can

help you gain strength or maintain it. Weights range from 1 to 50 pounds. Start with the weight range that works best for you. When you feel ready, increase the load. Be careful, though—using weights incorrectly can lead to injury. Use your weights in front of a mirror to check your posture. If you have questions, consult an exercise expert.

Cost: Depending on their weight and design, dumbbells range from $3 to $50 in stores. You can also find a reasonably priced set of small weights on a stand.

4. Callisthenics. Forget past memo-

ries of gym class and focus on how well you’ll tone your body with push-ups, crunches, squats, lunges and leg lifts. Cost: This is the least expensive way to exercise. All you need are comfy workout clothes.

5. Exercise DVDs. When it comes to video workouts, there’s something for everyone: Pilates, yoga, Zumba®, kickboxing, even “Bollywood” dance. Using an exercise or dance DVD is like taking your own private aerobics class. However, don’t overdo it.

to $20. Choose what you like and build up a collection, then vary your routine. Local libraries also carry a few choices to help you add to the variety without spending anything. A word of caution Before starting or drastically changing any exercise program, discuss your exercise plan with your doctor to make sure it is safe. With help, you can find a safe, affordable, effective way to stay in shape.

Cost: Exercise DVDs cost very little, considering how often you can use them. Many DVDs can be purchased online for $6

Silent Strokes Can Jeopardize Memory

he symptoms of a stroke are sometimes obvious, like numbness or weakness on one side of the face, trouble speaking, difficulty walking and vision problems. Some strokes, though, pass completely unnoticed but can have a significant and lasting effect on memory. These so-called silent strokes create pinpoints of dead cells in the brain that often don’t affect areas of the brain associated with movement or speech. During a typical ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks a blood vessel that feeds part of the brain. Without a steady supply of blood, cells in that area malfunction and may die. Symptoms that appear reflect the functions that were controlled by the affected part of the brain. During a siLifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 22

lent stroke, the interruption in blood flow occurs in part of the brain that doesn’t control any vital functions. Although it doesn’t cause any obvious symptoms— most people who’ve had a silent stroke have no idea it occurred—silent strokes could interrupt the flow of information in the brain needed for memory, especially if several of these strokes occur over time (which is the most common scenario). Damage from silent strokes can accumulate, leading to more and more memory problems. If you are experiencing signs of memory loss, don’t dismiss it as a normal part of aging. See your doctor for testing to make sure the issue isn’t a silent stroke. Information from Harvard Women’s Health Letter.

Zero Monthly Plan Premium*

A new generation of plans for your generation.

BlueMedicare

Regional PPO & HMO** Plans

• You can take advantage of a $0 monthly plan premium*. • You have the freedom to choose your primary care physician. • You have access to a large network of doctors, hospitals and pharmacies. • There’s no deductible on prescriptions. • Dental, hearing and vision coverage included. ® • You can join SilverSneakers, a special member fitness program (new for 2013). • As a member, you can enjoy all the services of our Florida Blue Centers.

Call toll-free 1-800-876-2227 24 hours a day, every day (TTY users dial 1-800-955-8771.

Visit BlueMedicareFL.com

or contact your local agency for Florida Blue.

Florida Blue is Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. *You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. If it is determined that you owe a late enrollment penalty, you will still have to continue to pay this amount. **In select counties. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Florida Blue is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Health insurance is offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, D/B/A Florida Blue. HMO coverage is offered by Health Options, Inc., D/B/A Florida Blue HMO, an HMO subsidiary of Florida Blue. These companies are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Y0011_74369 0812 CMS Accepted Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 23

Staying Healthy, Maintaining Youth, and Not Outliving our Savings…3 Baby-Boomer Concerns BY ROSEMARIE HURLEY,

Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist

Planning for Long-Term Care is so important. Learn all you can about something that can jeopardize the financial future of your entire family.

Rosemarie Hurley, CSA, has 18 years experience as a Long-Term Care Specialist. She brokers with many fine insurance companies and can find the right company to suit your needs.

For a FREE packet of information call today...

his generation of people, the baby boomers, are taking a hard look at aging and lifestyle. We will, for the most part, live longer than our parents and, in addition, most things just cost more. Some of the baby boomer generation have a “live for today” attitude, but others are planners and savers. The responsible ones have to be concerned that, since they will live longer, they will probably need to consider the additional, and sometimes very expensive, cost of “aging in place.” Aging in place can refer to staying in your home and hiring help to assist as we become more dependent. It can also refer to choosing an assisted living facility. These alternatives are beautiful places but very expensive. Still others can move into their children’s houses. Most of the people I talk with, while they love their children, they do not ﬁnd that option an attractive one. It is great to “visit” someone you love, but actually living there day to day as we become older can be unattractive. Most seniors want to maintain their own lives, with their own friends. This generation, MY generation, has taken better care healthwise—most have stopped smoking, exercise regularly and are looking forward to an active, enjoyable, retirement. This all takes planning. The cost to live and travel, pay to rent an attractive assisted living apartment or

even a “buy-in” facility takes money. You don’t want to finance the whole expense with out-of-pocket savings. Planning ahead, looking into longterm care insurance is absolutely the most affordable way to alleviate the housing/care issue. But of course, you must be able to qualify for the insurance coverage. The premiums for most people are affordable when correctly purchased. It truly is the last part of retirement planning. If your financial advisor has not referred you to a Long-Term Care Specialist, I suggest you take action yourself. Try to act on this now, before a health issue precludes qualifying. There are many options available. Some policies even refund the premiums if you do not need the benefits. You owe it to yourselves and your family to at least investigate this plausible option. Then the rest of your retirement years can be enjoyed without the concern of outliving your nest egg. I have been preaching about this for almost 20 years. It is a very sensible planning tool. Give me a call. Rosemarie Hurley, president of Senior Insurance Solutions, has worked in the senior healthcare market for 22 years. She is a Certified Senior Advisor and has been a Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist for over 18 years. As a Broker, she represents every insurance company in the industry. Call her at: (239) 274-6678 or visit the website: www.longtermcareinsurance-online.com.

Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 www.agingflorida.com

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 24

o act N tr n Co

NEW

Finally, a cell phone that’s… a phone

Lo S B ng ou ett er nd er Ba a tte nd ry Lif e

Introducing the all-new Jitterbug® Plus. We’ve made it even better… without making it harder to use. “All my friends have new cell phones. They carry them around with them all day, like mini computers, with little tiny keyboards and hundreds of programs which are supposed to make their life easier. Trouble is… my friends can’t use them. The keypads are too small, the displays are hard to see and the phones are so complicated that my friends end up borrowing my Jitterbug when they need to make a call. I don’t mind… I just got a new phone too… the new Jitterbug Plus. Now I have all the things I loved about my Jitterbug phone along with some great new features that make it even better! GreatCall® created the Jitterbug with one thing in mind – to oﬀer people a cell phone that’s easy to see and hear, and is simple to use and aﬀordable. Now, they’ve made the cell phone experience even better with the Jitterbug Plus. It features a lightweight, comfortable design with a backlit keypad and big, legible numbers. There is even a dial tone so you know the phone is ready to use. You can also increase the volume with one touch and the speaker’s been improved so you get great audio quality and can hear every word. The battery has been improved too– it’s one of the

Introducing

DoubleTime!

Double your monthly minutes for life

The rate plans are simple too. Why pay for minutes you’ll never use? There are a variety of aﬀordable plans. Plus, you don’t have to worry about finding yourself Basic 19 Basic 14 stuck with no 100 DoubleTime Monthly Minutes 50 200 minutes– that’s $19.99 Monthly Rate $14.99 the problem with 24/7 Operator Assistance 24/7 prepaid phones. FREE 911 Access FREE Since there is no contract to sign, No add’l charge Long Distance Calls No add’l charge you are not locked FREE Voice Dial FREE in for years at a YES Nationwide Coverage YES time and won’t be 30 days Friendly Return Policy1 30 days subject to early More minute plans available. Ask your Jitterbug expert for details. termination fees. Now, when you sign up for our Basic 19 plan, you’ll double your monthly minutes for the same price. The U.S.-based customer service is knowledgeable and helpful and the phone gets service virtually anywhere in the continental U.S. Above all, you’ll get one-touch access to a friendly, and helpful GreatCall operator. They can look up numbers, and even dial them for you! They are always there to help you when you need them.

with activation by 01/01/13

longest lasting on the market– so you won’t have to charge it as often. The phone comes to you with your account already set up and is easy to activate.

Call now and receive a FREE gift just for ordering. Hurry…this is a limited time offer. Call now!

Available in Silver and Red.

Call now and receive a FREE gift when you order. Try the Jitterbug Plus for yourself for 30 days and if you don’t love it, just return it for a refund1 of the product purchase price. Call now – helpful Jitterbug experts are ready to answer your questions.

Jitterbug Cell Phone Ask how you can get DoubleTime for Life! Please mention promotional code 45573.

1-888-790-6378 www.jitterbugdirect.com

47543

We proudly accept the following credit cards. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: DoubleTime offer valid on Basic 19 Plan and applies to new GreatCall customers only. Offer ends 1/1/13. Offer valid until plan is changed or cancelled. All GreatCall phones require a one-time set up fee of $35. Coverage and service are not available everywhere. You will not be able to make 9-1-1 calls when cellular service is not available. Rate plans do not include government taxes or assessment surcharges and are subject to change. No roaming or long distance charges for domestic calls within the U.S. There are no additional fees to call GreatCall’s 24-hour U.S. Based Customer Service. However, for calls to an Operator in which a service is completed, minutes will be deducted from your monthly balance equal to the length of the call and any call connected by the Operator, plus an additional 5 minutes. 1 We will refund the full price of the GreatCall phone if it is returned within 30 days of purchase in like-new condition. We will also refund your first monthly service charge if you have less than 30 minutes of usage. If you have more than 30 minutes of usage, a per minute charge of 35 cents will apply for each minute over 30 minutes. The activation fee and shipping charges are not refundable. Jitterbug and GreatCall are registered trademarks of GreatCall, Inc. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Copyright ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Copyright ©2012 GreatCall, Inc. Copyright ©2011 by firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc. All rights reserved.

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 25

Fur Pet’s Sake

FREE INFORMATION SERVICE Lifestyles After 50

for information please return completed form to:

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

Name: Address: City:

State:

Phone:

Age:

Zip: Date:

E-mail: o Single o Married o Are you a Group Leader? Please contact me by: o Mail o Phone o E-mail SEND INFORMATION ON AREA(S) CHECKED BELOW AUTOMOBILES: TRAVEL: o Automobile/RV Sales o Cruises o Land Tours o Maintenance and Repairs o Hotels/ Resorts o Local Attractions RESIDENTIAL LIVING: o Getaway Packages o Mfd/FactoryBuilt Homes HOUSING OPTIONS o RV Resort o Independent o Apartments o Assisted Living o Villa/Condo/Single Family o Senior Apartment o Golf Community o Continuing Care/LifeCare PERSONAL HEALTH: FINANCIAL/ LAW: o Physicians o Retirement planning o Pharmacies o Trusts o Eye Care o Estate planning o Alternative Health o Funeral Planning o Emergency Response System o Elder Law o Dentist LEISURE TIME: o Fresh Produce o Consignment Stores o Home Health o Music Lessons o Hospitals o Gambling o Shopping o Acupuncture o Pet Supplies/Services o Medical Supplies o Theater o Dining In/Out INSURANCE: o Printing Services o Medicare o Health HOME IMPROVEMENTS: o Long-term care o Home Security o Auto o Carpet/Tile Cleaning o Life o Contractor o Home o Home Modifications OTHER: Sara

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

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Home Depot! When you complete this form and mail it back, your name will be entered to win a $25 gift certficate to Home Depot. (Drawing held the 20th of each month.)

P Last Month’s Winner Is: P

P Susan Smith — Congratulations! P Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 26

wave of women veterinarians. I joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in 1983, caring for dogs and cats, elcome to and have been its owner and my new medical director since 1995. monthly column I have watched veterinary on your beloved medicine transform from the four-legged furry “vaccinate/deworm/sterilize family members them, and fix ‘em when they and the many ways break” type of medicine, to they can make healthcare that offers a level your life healthier of care you would expect for and happier. your own son or daughter. Our pets have enKate Brown, DVM, and I am a member of the tered our homes and clinic mascot Maya. American Animal Hospital hearts, shared our Association (AAHA), beds and enriched American Association of Feline Pracour lives immeasurably. Keeping them titioners (AAFP), American Veterinary healthy and happy is an obligation Dental Society (AVDS), the American that we freely accept in return for all Veterinary Medical Association that they give to us. Having a pet at (AVMA) and local and state veterinary this stage of our lives offers different associations. I am in general practice rewards and challenges than earlier in our lives when we were more focused with interests and advanced training in dentistry, internal medicine, feline on our families and careers. medicine and behavior medicine. As the other family doctor, one of Did you know that pet parents have the goals of this column is to help you lower cholesterol and triglyceride better care for your pet companion who so willingly cares for you, even if levels than pet-less persons? They our children accuse us of taking better also live longer. Next month, we’ll explore these and many more benefits care of our pets than we did them. of sharing our over-50 lives with As a passionate advocate of disease a pet. Please email me (drkate@ prevention healthcare (aka “Wellness brandtvetclinic.com) your stories about Care”), I will present topics to help how your life has benefitted from you invest your resources wisely to having a pet. I would also like to hear keep your pet well and hopefully if there are topics and questions you avoid serious consequences later. would like me to address in the future. We have all learned that it is better Kate Brown, DVM is the owner and to change the oil rather than replace medical director of Brandt Veterinary the engine. We will also explore Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit their how to maximize the benefits from website at www.brandtvetclinic.com. the magical bond we have with our Frankie, Dr. Kate’s cat, keeps pets, and we will tackle some of her company at home. the challenges of having a pet and offer tips so that they may better complement rather than detract from our lifestyle as we age. Before we start, why don’t I tell you a little about myself? I am partially qualified to write this column as, like you, I am over 50. I received my veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1982. That was back when DVM meant “Dog-Vaccinating Man,” at the beginning of the

BY KATE BROWN, DVM

t’s the fall football snacking season, and popcorn is definitely the American snacking staple. Innovations with popcorn have mostly been in how it was cooked—in a pan over an open fire or a burner, in an electric popper and then to the microwaveable pre-measured bag. Now it’s time to spice up this old favorite.

Recipe Buffalo Style Popcorn Recipe ingredients 2 1/2 qt popped corn 2 cups corn chips, slightly broken 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 cup butter 2 Tbsp. Louisiana style hot sauce 1 tsp. celery seed 1/4 tsp. salt, optional

In small bowl, place 2 cups popped corn. Set aside. Combine remaining popcorn with corn chips and peanuts. In small saucepan, melt butter with hot sauce, celery seed and salt. Pour over popcorn-peanut mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spread on 15 x 10 inch baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to large serving bowl. Toss with remaining 2 cups popped corn. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

In 1947, Chuck Yeager traveled faster than the speed of sound for the first time and reported hearing the “…world’s secondmost perfect pop.”

Spicy Cheese Popcorn

Recipe ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. onion powder 8 cups popped corn 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Combine butter, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt and onion powder. Pour over popped corn. Stir to coat popcorn evenly.

SUPREME CARPET & TILE CLEANING

Turn mixture onto baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes, or until crispy. Stir once. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat evenly. Let stand on baking sheet, stirring once or twice as mixture cools.When thoroughly cool, divide the popcorn into sandwich bags.

Celebrating 21 Years of Excellence!

Supreme Quality at an Excellent Price! Keep Your Carpet Looking Fresh and New! We Never Cut Corners. All Services Include Pre-Spray & Deep Clean. Remember that settling for less can become your expense.

We Are Green

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

941.365.1458 CARPET CLEANING 2 Rooms

$69

CARPET CLEANING Whole House

$99

*Combination Rooms and 2 rooms

Up to 5 Rooms

Expires 11.30.12

www.SupremeCC.com

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

$44

Per Room *Minimum 2 Rooms Expires 11.30.12

TILE & GROUT CLEANING Whole House

$199

Flat Fee Any Home – Any Size Expires 11.30.12

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 27

Technology Simplified

WOW… A Computer Designed For YOU, Not Your Grandchildren!

…It’s easy to read. It’s easy to see. It’s even easier to understand and use! Just plug it in!!!

This computer is easy-to-use, worry-free and literally puts the world at your fingertips.

I just wanted to tell firstSTREET that I am having a great time on my WOW Computer. I am learning something new everyday. I am 79 years old and cannot believe that I am typing and sending e-mails to all my friends now. My daughter and granddaughter are so excited now that I have a computer. They use computers on their jobs everyday, but they cannot believe what you can do on this computer. It is wonderful...Thanks. – Johnnie E., Ellijay, Ga Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 28

NEW

Touch Screen Technology

Simple navigation, so you never get lost!

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

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

so easy to use you won’t have to ask your children or grandchildren for help. Until now the very people who could benefit most from E-mail, and the Internet are the ones that have had the hardest time accessing it. Now, thanks to the WOW Computer, countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isn’t it time you took part? Call now, and a patient, knowledgeable product expert will tell you how you can try it in your home for 30 days.

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

Call now and find out how to get your own WOW Computer! Please mention promotional code

45572.

1-888-810-8531

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

It’s Time to Audition for the Silver Foxes at Venice Theatre!

he Silver Foxes or CDs. Auditions theatre troupe has for dancers are been going strong for Tuesday, October 9 21 years. The group at 11 a.m. Auditions brings song, dance for actors will be and laughter to more held at a later date. than 5,000 people Auditions and in senior centers, all rehearsals take retirement communiplace at the theatre ties, nursing homes, located at 140 West clubhouses and other Tampa Avenue, on area venues throughthe Island of Venice. out the season. Each For more info March they present about auditioning their rip-roaring for the Silver Foxes, Singer Irene Bette says, “Venice Follies on Venice helping behind the Theatre has given me many Theatre’s MainStage. scenes with sound opportunities to use my GodThis year’s Follies given voice and I’m very grateful and other technical are set for March for that. I’m proud to say that I areas, or booking 20 – 24, 2013. them for a perforbelong to The Silver Foxes.” The Foxes invite you mance, call Venice to join them! Auditions for singers are Theatre’s Education and Outreach Tuesday, October 9 at 9:30 a.m. Bring Department at (941) 486-8679. Or 16 to 32 bars of sheet music; no tapes visit their page on VeniceStage.com.

THE DESTINATION for entertainment in November!

THE TONY AWARD-WINNING COMEDY

On MainStage October 2 - 21 Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan

From the movies of Alfred Hitchcock PLUS ... LIVE ON THE PINKERTON STAGE … THE CULT CLASSIC

Do the time warp again!!

October 12November 3 (941) 488-1115 ● VeniceStage.com

Artists Take The Spotlight At The Players Theatre

Maris Cohen. The Players Gallery is coordinated by Judy Nadler. Nadler maintains a f you have spent rotating list of local time before a show artists and has been or wandered the curator since its lobby of The Players inception in 2008. Theatre during an Each month an intermission, then you artist reception may have noticed the is held on the ever changing works Wednesday before of art decorating opening of the show. the walls. This is an This month, the artist opportunity for artists reception will be held from the community to on October 24, just showcase their work. prior to the showing The sales of the “Before Sleep” by Susan Covert. of Nunsense. paintings go back Price: $4,000. Nunsense is a fun to the artist, with show that features the crazy antics a small percentage being donated of the talented sisters of Hoboken. to the theatre’s scholarship fund. Follow along as they sing and dance This season is no different, having their way into your heart. Tickets are started off with a bright and vivid available by calling (941) 365-2494, collection of oil paintings on linen by or log onto www.theplayers.org. Susan Covert and photos by Eileen

BY MICHELLE RINACA

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 29

Wherever You Live In Manatee County There Is A Walgreens Store Nearby ARRIVE: not finding time

Husband Gripes over BRIDGE BITES A Hold-Up Wife’s Generous Tip Play

From The American Contract Bridge League

BY MARK PILARSKI

those suits. He also showed up with 3 ear Mark: Please tell me how Diamonds. That leaves two Clubs at BY BRIAN GUNNELL 6003 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 ..................... 941-755-8526 this tipping experience should most. But would East bid so much 4210 E. State Rd. 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 .............. 941-708-9161 have played out. I was playing rouwith 4=4=3=2 distribution and DEPART: lost in the moment 4320 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ..................... 941-755-8596 lette and having decent success. While virtually no HCP? No, it seems 1504 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203 ................... 941-752-0705 playing, I asked the dealer what his more likely that East is 5=4=3=1 4220 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ............ 941-749-1561 favorite number was (13), a number I and, if so, Declarer must hope that 1455 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34212.. 941-462-1564 never play because I think it is unEast’s Club is the Jack or Ten or 5945 U.S. Highway 301 N., Ellenton, FL 34222 ......... 941-722-2884 lucky. Still, I decided to place four $5 Nine. She cashes the ♣A and, chips straight up on 13. I then told seeing East’s Ten, prepares to take Stores open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.: the dealer that “five of it is yours” if an impressively deep finesse of 3248 E. Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 ................ 941-778-0451 he hit it. The ball dropped in 13, and the Eight on the second round! 3425 53rd Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34210 ................... 941-752-7997 the dealer paid himself $175. Here Well counted for 11 tricks 5896 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209 ..................... 941-792-3817 is where it gets interesting. My husexcept for one tiny detail. That’s 8315 Market St., Bradenton, FL 34202 ...................... 941-907-2686 band happened to have come up on right, West can also count and he rather than receiving the tip directly 14415 Arbor Green Trail, Bradenton, FL 34202 ......... 941-739-5752 my win at the payoff and was miffed inserts the Nine on the second after the payoff. This side wager makes 3155 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243 ........... 941-351-9290 that the dealer got $175, and not round of Clubs. Now Declarer them feel like they’re also in action and 1700 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 ... 941-926-6132 just a $5 chip. He thought the dealer is locked in Dummy with no safe have a stake in the game. A bet for the didn’t deserve that amount for doing way back to his hand (if he plays a 930 8th Ave. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 ........................ 941-729-5250 dealer provides a little excitement in nothing more spinning the wheel. As Spade, East will be sure to win and 3535 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 ............... 941-360-3474 what can be a pretty monotonous job. Plan your transformation from the everyday with a former dealer/pit boss, what is the fire a Heart through). Down one. My only concern is that to make it Ask About: protocol for this payout, the $5, or the Declarer’s play was flawless right * all legit, the dealer should try, with • Our durable goods product lines: lift chairs, wheelchairs, walkers $175, fter which, the way, I was okay up to the point where he called for N-Sbyreached 3NT, East, time permitting, to offset his chip • Our “Go 90” prescription program with the dealerthat getting? —Kimmy Dummy’s ♠A at Trick 1. Instead, he figuring his side had a T. Purchase your tickets today for these big acts coming to Beau Rivage. for the cameras while the ball was • Our prescription savings club must hold up the Ace and win the secprofitable sacrifice, offered his circling, along with calling over the • Our exclusive savings for AARP members Allow in, Kimmy, ond round. That way, later in the play, partneraalead choice between with 4♥ oryour 4♠. pit boss for the “she said” payoff. • Our prescription “auto fill” program superstition number 13. he can get safely back to hand with a This pushedconcerning N-S to thethe perilous Now back to that $5 chip, RITA RUDNER & Nov 16 6 JAYproduct LENO Oct • Our daily discount Itcontract is a phobia known as TriskaidekaSpade ruff and take that second Club of 5♦, which, as you will Kimmy, and getting your BRAD GARRETT** phobia, associated with anything numfinesse. Yet another contract bites the see, Declarer is about to bungle. Oct 12 &when 13 you bring in this ad to any of the BOYSTuesday 15%THE offBEACH Every husband even more peeved. Dec 7 bered thirteen. Providentially, yourwon dust because of hasty play at Trick 1. DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES Against 5♦ West leads the ♠K, Walgreens stores listed above (some exclusions apply). Discount A few casinos allow the dealer to CREEDENCE Oct 19 DO WHAT YOU WANT, BE WHAT YOU ARE TOUR 2012 random spin had theand stopping point of Visit acbl.org moreWhat aboutI am reby Dummy’s Ace trumps are excludes prescription drugs, cigarettes, beer/wine, dairy, stamps, CLEARWATER REVISITED wager the $5 chipforagain. THE HOLIDAY ICE SPECTACULAR Dec 11-30 13. Winner, Kimmy, and winner the the fascinating game of bridge drawn. Declarer can count 10 top and phone/gift cards. ferring to is that in roulette, players are No shows Dec 17 or Dec 26 THE JACKSONS Oct 20 croupier, perhaps because you look at or email marketing@acbl.org. tricks, but where is the 11th? Not the UNITY TOUR 2012 paid “to” one versus “for” one. When THE MOLLY RINGWALDS** Dec 31 CVS Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: betting theneeds dealerthe as♥A a contribution find a bridge club in Florida, ♥K asfor West to justify his theTo odds are stated “for” one, you dogo Nov 2 FRANKIE VALLI & Healthcare, Caremark, United and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida! toTakeout the Dame of Fortune, Lady Luck. to get district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Double. That means that a 4th not back your initial bet. However, THE FOUR SEASONS Responding to your question from a Bridge provided courtesy Club trick is required. Are Clubs 3-3? Ask your pharmacist about blood pressure and other health testing. his singlearticle number win in roulette table games management perspective, of St. Petersburg Bridge Let’s count the hand. East bid both We also offer flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines. receives 35-to-1, which is Club: a 35-chip mentioning it is yours” www.stpetebridge.org. majors and“five is noof doubt at least would 4-4 in payoff ($175), plus the original $5 chip be construed as a tip for the dealer, no on 13, which is either taken down, or For hotel reservations and show tickets, visit beaurivage.com. different than a $5 bet for the dealer some casinos permit dealers to let it Entertainment show ticket purchases can also be made by calling 1.888.566.7469. in front of your wager would be in ride. It sure could have gotten ugly blackjack, or $5 riding alongside yours had the 13 hit back-to-back. Security! on the Pass line. Sure, the payoff of SEND IN YOUR NAME, ADDRESS ANDof $12 FOR A $175 seems sizable to your husband, Gambling Wisdom the Week: SUBSCRIPTION TO LIFESTYLES AFTERasked 50 MAGAZINE! A Feeling Like No Other.® Resort & Casino • Biloxi, MS but it reflects the odds of actually “Someone once me why Lifestyles After 50 hitting the number thirteen—one women don’t gamble asTO: much as Delivered To Your Address MAIL dining • gaming • entertainment • shopping • golf • pool • spa in 38. You could have offered a tip men do,NEWS and ICONNECTION gave the commonUSA, INC. P.O.we BOX 638have as directly to the dealer withONLY your win-$12 sensical reply that don’t SEFFNER, FL 33583-0638 YEAR nings, but in your case, youAvoiced a much money. That was a true but verbal side bet on top of your wager, incomplete answer. In fact, women’s ★ Be Inspired ★ Find Great Recipes ★ Read Your Paper Online *Some restrictions apply and is subject to availability. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino reserves the right to cancel or change this to which you agreed to make payment. CALL 1-888-670-0040 FOR DETAILS total instinct for gambling is satisfied promotion at any time.Additional restrictions may apply. Entertainment tickets not included. **Must be 21. Tickets based on availability and schedule subject to change.For complete details visit beaurivage.com. When you need to win, you need to quit. So which do most dealers prefer? The by marriage.” –Gloria Steinem Visit www.lifestylesafter50fl.com Gambling problem? Call 1.888.777.9696 ©2012 MGM Resorts International majority of dealers favor a side bet (SENIOR WIRE)

room rates starting at only $89 per night.

★ Places to Go ★ Things to Do ★ Contests ®

Lifestyles LifestylesAfter After50 50••October October2012 2012••page page30 38

Join Us Each Month for Puzzles, Stay Connected! Information and Events! ★ Great Local Stories ★ Great Events

Go to: www.lifestylesafter50ﬂ.com

You Can Bet on This Easy Getaway

for Fun

BY KATHY BECK

he Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Vision Airlines, which flies out of the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, make for an unbeatable weekend getaway. Last month, my husband and I took advantage of the convenient, direct $199 package deal including airfare on charter flight, ground transportation, two night deluxe accommodations and $50 freeplay. Like checking in for a cruise, we just handed our bags to the airport staff at check-in and started relaxing. Our luggage was delivered to our room upon our arrival.

Travel

The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is MGM Mirage’s destination resort on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the feel of a Las Vegas casino. At first sight, I loved the elegance of the Beau Rivage architecture and design scheme, which was full of Southern charm. The atrium is filled with thousands of plants and flowers that are changed seasonally. We learned that, beginning in November, the public areas become a true holiday wonderland. Our room was spacious and overlooked both the pool area and the

Gulf. It’s the life of leisure to hang out in the lushly landscaped pool area and then pop down for a bit of gaming whenever you feel like it. The 85,000 square foot gaming area includes a 16-table poker room, 2,000 slot machines, a baccarat table and much more. I enjoyed the 25 cent slots mostly. A state-of-the-art theater seats over 1,500 and features top entertainment throughout the year. Twelve restaurants meant dining choices with offerings from traditional to exotic cuisine. The B R Prime restaurant combines glamour with great food. Two glass-enclosed, floorto-ceiling wine cellars give guests 400 wine options to choose from, and sommelier Mark Warren retrieves each bottle himself for dinner guests. Other restaurant choices feature ethnic dishes, Memphis-style barbecue, a traditional casino buffet and much more, as well as four bars. Our favorite spot was the EIGHT75 nightclub, which features live music every night and is rated one of the top nightclubs and bars in the country. Not a gamer? Go along with the group, and there’s still plenty to do. Consider Fallen Oak for golf amid more than 1,000 old oaks, pines and magnolias.

We met Red Hatters from the Tampa Bay Area who celebrated their birthdays with a fun visit to the Beau Rivage. (L to R) Christine Towers, Donna Fluno, Bernice Lavery, Paula Bazilla and Marilyn Waltz.

Reservations

Or maybe you’ll spend time strolling in the retail promenade featuring shops like Tommy Bahamas’, Da Milano and the $10 Boutique I used the fitness center’s weights and machines and visited the spa for a relaxing massage in one of 14 massage treatment rooms. Don’t be fooled—it’s all about the destination. And making your own or your group’s destination the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino really is the easiest, most fun and economical way to go.

for travel packages may be made at 1 (877) GO2-BEAU. Packages start at $199 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes and fees, and are limited, subject to availability. Flights leave Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Flights will depart PIE at 1:45 p.m. and arrive at Beau Rivage at 2:05 p.m. Flights leaving Gulfport/Biloxi will depart at 10:30 a.m. and arrive back at St. Pete-Clearwater at 12:50 p.m. (all flight times are local). Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides transportation around the Biloxi area. Single rides: $1.25. Passengers over 60: $0.60. Unlimited daily pass: $5. Coasttransit.com. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 31

Vote For Your Favorite Pizza

941.377.5791

HOURS Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 8:15pm Fri. & Sat. 11am – 9:15pm

COUPON

5674 Palmer Blvd. Sarasota, Florida 34232 COUPON

Fruitville Rd.

5674 Palmer Rd.

Expires 10-30-12

I-75

Bahia Vista St.

Cattlemen Rd.

BUY ONE ENTRÉE GET ONE FREE

www.pizzasrq.com

BUY A PIZZA WARS TICKET HERE AND GET A FREE PERSONAL PIZZA Expires 10-30-12

Talk Show Explores Creative Aging

his month, join the “Ignite Your Life” Inaugural Talk Show and have the opportunity to participate in conversation with well-known expert talk show guests and workshop presenters who will address the many dimensions, roles and needs in creative and active aging. Guest speakers include visionary writers, theologians, artists and medical persons, and in the afternoon there will be a variety

of workshops covering creative and healthy aging, along with an art show, exhibitors and book signings. Lunch is included in the registration fee. “Ignite Your Life” Live Talkshow will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Sarasota, on October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can access www. igniteyourlife.info for talk show host videos and a list of workshops offered. For more info, call (212) 870-1130.

Happy Halloween! From

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 32

izza SRQ is once again stepping into the ring to defend its title as reigning champ of the Pizza Wars, an event that pits 25 local pizzarias against each other in a taste test for pie supremacy. Pizza Wars was started five years ago by a local firefighter to raise money for fellow volunteers. After the firefighter retired in 2011, John Tatum from Pizza SRQ took over the project and began raising funds for children in the community. This year’s charity is the Upside Down Foundation, a childhood literacy program started by former NFL player Greg Truitt that pairs high school students with elementary students who need tutoring in reading. Both the Pizza Wars fundraiser and the Upside Down Foundation have grown significantly over the past few years. “This year, over 350 high school kids are reading to 800 elementary school kids,” says Tatum. “Our goal is to start setting up Greg’s foundation so that

U 12 18 20

when he’s gone, this great program can continue for years to come.” You can taste samples, vote for your favorite pizza and enjoy deals from local businesses while supporting a great cause on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Potter building next to Robarts Arena Fairgrounds. Your $20 ticket includes a Bonefish Grill App card, Chick-Fil-A sandwich coupon, Pizza SRQ coupon, Clayton Siesta Key Grill App card and Ale House App card. Children 9 and under enjoy free admission with a paid adult. The event also features fun family activities, an honor ceremony for our American heroes and the chance for children to read with a mentor. To learn more about the charity event, visit upsidedownfoundation.org. Can’t make it to the event? Try some award-winning pizza at PizzaSRQ, 5674 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. Call (941) 377-5791, or find their menu, coupons and more online at pizzasrq.com.

p and down the west central Florida coast, you’ll find opportunities to celebrate Florida!

– 13 Fine Swine in the Pit, Mulberry. Games, music, BBQ. More info at (863) 712-0625.

– 21 Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Coachman Park, St. Pete. Four days, free. Call (727) 461-5200.

Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival in “The town that time forgot.” NE. Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy. Info at (352) 466-7026 or email micafest@micanopyfallfestival.org.

– 21 Rattlesnake Festival, San Antonio. Snakes, gophers, entertainment, Rattlesnake Run, Miss Rattler Pageant, food, entertainment. (352) 588-4444; rattlesnakefestival.com.

– 28 Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sarasota. Circus acts, carving contests, music, vendors. Info online at sarasotapumpkinfestival.com or call (941) 706-7605.

– 28 John’s Pass Seafood Festival, Madeira Beach. Fishing expo, oyster-eating contest, crab races, juried arts and crafts show, life entertainment. Info: (727) 391-6025 or visit johnspassfestivals.com.

How’s That Again?

1. ARBITRATOR: A cook that leaves Arby’s to work at McDonalds.

8. EYEDROPPER: A clumsy ophthalmologist.

2. AVOIDABLE: What a bullfighter tries to do.

9. HEROES: What a guy in a boat does.

3. BERNADETTE: The act of torching a mortgage.

10. LEFTBANK: What the robber did when his bag was full of money.

4. BURGLARIZE: What a crook sees with.

11. MISTY: How golfers create divots. 12. PARADOX: Two physicians.

Humor

13. PARASITES: What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

5. CONTROL: A short, ugly inmate. 6. COUNTERFEITERS: Workers who put together kitchen cabinets.

NEW

WIN

UP TO

W in Cash N ot C a rd s

$10,000

CASH!

Classic 7’s, Rockin Slots, Keno & More! Play & Win Sweepstakes OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM – MIDNIGHT (or later)

500 FREE NO COUPON NEEDED

POINTS with only $10 purchase. Limit one per person daily

No purchase nescessary. See store for details (Business Center)

DAY MON DIES A E L IS CEIV - RE TCH Y A D MA $10 R $20 FO HASE C PUR

5 FREE 00 POINTS

FREE

INK FOOD & DRDE HOMEMA CHEF JULES

SDAY WEDNE AY SD N E M IS ATCH E $10 M RECEIV URCHASE 0P FOR $2

3990 N. Lockwood Ridge Sarasota, 34235 941.355.4777

15. POLARIZE: What penguins see with.

3990 North Lockwood Ridge Rd. • 941.355.4777

OPEN 7 DAYS

14. PHARMACIST: A helper on the farm.

7. ECLIPSE: What an English barber does for a living.

NO COUPON NEEDED

NTEOW RE

NEW NORTH SARASOTA

purchase nescessary. with only $10 purchase NoSee store for details Limit one per person daily (Business Center)

5955 Clark Center Ave. • 941.706.1798

6500 14th St. W. (U.S. 41) • 941.756.6747

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 8:00 AM-1AM FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 8:00AM-2:00AM?? Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 33

Celebrate Beloved Traditions — and Make New Ones!

Long-Distance Bonding Ideas for Grandparents 4. Play 20-Questions via E-mail

—This can be an ongoing game, with you setting the level of difficulty higher and higher. The neat thing about doing this by email is that it’s a process that can take a few days or a few weeks. The continuous back-and-forth helps keep the lines of communication open.

1. Mail Call!—

Texts. IMs. Facebook. Twitter. Email. Our computers offer us a multitude of ways to communicate with our grandchildren. However, unlike email or texts, “snail mail” gives kids a tangible reminder of you that they can hold in their hand, enjoy over and over again and even take to school for show-and-tell. FEATURING

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in sunny Florida! November 10 – January 1 Make it a Christmas to remember at Gaylord Palms, where two million twinkling lights, lavish decor and an amazing 54-foot majestic Christmas tree create a holiday atmosphere like no other. Delight in fine dining, eclectic shopping and festive entertainment, including the 10th anniversary of ICE! — two million pounds of colorful, hand-carved ice slides and sculptures featuring DreamWorks Animation’s Merry Madagascar. It’s a holiday celebration you’ll never forget.

Two- and three-night package guests receive exclusive perks. Book your holiday getaway today!

ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com or call (407) 586-6789

See website for details. Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and all related characters and properties © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. Merry Madagascar © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. © 2012 The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola” is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. All rights reserved.

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 34

2. Be a Puzzler—

Are you an artist, or just a doodler? Instead of sending your grandchild a picture, why not make it more fun by turning it into a jigsaw puzzle? You can buy blank puzzles for under $1, in a variety of shapes and sizes, that you can decorate with a picture. If you aren’t so artistic, write a message written in marker. Many puzzles even come with an appropriately-sized envelope.

3. Create a Fantasy Sports League—Ignite

a friendly rivalry between you and your grandchildren by inviting them into your fantasy sports league. A little trash talking never hurt anyone—poking fun at each other’s general management style will reveal a carefree and clever side of you that may be new to your grandchildren. Beware: Age and experience are not always advantages.

5. Create a Postcard Clue Game—Postcards

happen to be the perfect size for a knock-knock joke or a game of “Unscramble the Word.” Use the first card to ask a question, like “Where will we go on your birthday?” Then send the answer, one letter or clue to a card, such as: I, S, F, I, G, H, N. Your grandchild can unscramble them to discover the answer: FISHING. You can send your grandchild an album to hold onto all those postcards, too.

6. Start a Book Club—Book

clubs aren’t limited to living rooms, thanks to Skype, software that offers free calling services. Using webcams, as many as ten people can participate in a book club through Skype’s conference-call option, depending on your computer. You’ll have valuable face-time while the group discusses the impact that J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, had on the explosion of children’s fantasy novels. Allow your grandchildren to direct the readings, which will give them pride in sharing their knowledge with you. From Grandparents.com, a resource and social media website for today’s grandparents. The website offers activities, discussion groups, expert advice, ten monthly newsletters and a Benefits Club with discounts on thousands of goods and services.

Car Color Reveals Inner Self— Last Month’s Answers or Does It? September Sudoku

BY LAUREN FIX for USAA

hat does your car say about you? Interestingly, the car and the color make a big statement about your personality. A person with a red Corvette seems to be saying, “Look at me!” Someone with a beige car, however, is likely low-key and doesn’t like to stand out in a crowd. With my 30-plus years in the automotive industry, I can usually guess what color car someone drives after meeting them. A leading car manufacturer recently conducted research and made some interesting conclusions about the link between a car’s color and a driver’s personality: • White—Quiet and brilliant • Orange—Outgoing and brilliant • Red—Attention-seeker • Ice blue—Cool and alert • Medium blue—Dependable and loyal

Word Search

• Green—Refreshing and relaxed, or just laid back • Purple—Magical and complex Black, silver and gold weren’t part of the study, but I say black vehicles state that you like to be under the radar, yet still want attention for your style. Silver, in my opinion, means you are a wellbalanced person who wants low stress and gold equates to a fashion statement. So, what color car do you drive? Is this a real description of your personality and how you feel? (Or were you just after the best deal, regardless of color?) Try it out on your friends and family for some fun. Lauren Fix, also known as The Car Coach®, is working with USAA to spread the word about USAA’s second annual Best Value vehicle list.

Betty Baker is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

Win Great Prizes!

New winner selected each month

Good Luck!

Oct. Sudoku

Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row and each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 as well. Good luck! The first correct answers selected from the drawing on Oct. 21 will win. Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to: NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC. P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

SUDOKU MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCT. 21, 2012

Word Search October

In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

Answers From

September

Marie Sicignano is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

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

The first correct answers selected from the drawing on October 21 will win. MYSTERY PRIZE!

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

MYSTERY PRIZE!

(Puzzles must be received by Oct. 21, 2012.)

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 35

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 36

Last Month’s Answers

Enter

Last Month’s to Win! Winner Is Jeryl Scolamiero Congratulations!

This month’s winner is

Enter To Win!

Myron L. Guisewite Congratulations !!!

Last Month’s Answers

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!

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

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

Insurance Elder Law / Financial Housing Options Reverse Mortgages

Personal Health & Fitness Home Improvements Automobiles

Name Address City

Age

Phone

E-mail

State Zip

Sara

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!

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

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 37

��Insurance A Hold-Up ��Discounts �� BRIDGE BITES

Wherever You Live In Manatee County There Is A Walgreens Store Nearby

��

6003 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 ..................... 941-755-8526 4210 E. State Rd. 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 .............. 941-708-9161 4320 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ..................... 941-755-8596 1504 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203 ................... 941-752-0705 4220 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ............ 941-749-1561 1455 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34212.. 941-462-1564 5945 U.S. Highway 301 N., Ellenton, FL 34222 ......... 941-722-2884

For Mature Drivers Play From The American Contract Bridge League

those suits. He also showed up with 3 Diamonds. That leaves two Clubs at most. But would East bid so much with 4=4=3=2 distribution and virtually no HCP? No, it seems more likely that East is 5=4=3=1 and, if so, Declarer must hope that East’s Club is the Jack or Ten or Nine. She cashes the ♣A and, seeing East’s Ten, prepares to take an impressively deep finesse of the Eight on the second round! Well counted for 11 tricks except for one tiny detail. That’s right, West can also count and he inserts the Nine on the second round of Clubs. Now Declarer is locked in Dummy with no safe way back to his hand (if he plays a Spade, East will be sure to win and fire a Heart through). Down one. Declarer’s play was flawless right up to the point where he called for fter N-S reached 3NT, Online! East, Take Your Class Dummy’s ♠A at Trick 1. Instead, he figuring that his side had a • Studysacrifice, at youroffered leisure, a day, days a week. hold7up the Ace and win the secprofitable his 24 hoursmust ond round. That way, later in the play, • Simply read the course materials online and then answer partner a choice between 4♥ or 4♠. he can get safely back to hand with a Thisapushed N-S to the perilous few quiz questions. Spade ruff and take that second Club contract of 5♦, which, as you will • There is no need to attend boring classes or listen to bites the finesse. Yet another contract see, Declarer is about to bungle. long5♦ lectures. dust because of hasty play at Trick 1. Against West leads the ♠K, won After completion, of course we Visit will acbl.org issue afor state-certiﬁ more about ed by•Dummy’s Ace and trumps are the fascinating game of bridge to drawn. Declarer can count 10 top certiﬁcate for you to turn into your insurance company or email marketing@acbl.org. tricks, but where is the 11th? Not the receive your discount for a three year period. To find a bridge club in Florida, go ♥K as West needs the ♥A to justify his Takeout Double. That means that a 4th to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Take Mature Driver On The Internet! Bridge article provided courtesy Club trick Your is required. Are Clubs 3-3? Course of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: Let’s count the hand. East bid both If you Florida Driver’s and are 55 years of www.stpetebridge.org. majors andhave is no adoubt at least 4-4 in License BY BRIAN GUNNELL

��

Stores open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.: 3248 E. Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 ................ 941-778-0451 3425 53rd Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34210 ................... 941-752-7997 5896 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209 ..................... 941-792-3817 8315 Market St., Bradenton, FL 34202 ...................... 941-907-2686 14415 Arbor Green Trail, Bradenton, FL 34202 ......... 941-739-5752 3155 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243 ........... 941-351-9290 1700 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 ... 941-926-6132 930 8th Ave. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 ........................ 941-729-5250 3535 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 ............... 941-360-3474

�� Ask About: ��product ��lines: • Our durable goods lift chairs, wheelchairs, walkers �� • Our “Go 90” prescription program • Our prescription savings club • Our exclusive savings for AARP members • Our prescription “auto fill” program • Our daily product discount

15% off Every Tuesday when you bring in this ad to any of the Walgreens stores listed above (some exclusions apply). Discount excludes prescription drugs, cigarettes, beer/wine, dairy, stamps, and phone/gift cards. Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: CVS Caremark, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida! Ask your pharmacist about blood pressure and other health testing. We also offer flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines.

Hot! Hot! Just off the Press

Like Us

★ Places to Go ★ Things to Do ★ Contests

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

��

A��

��

age or older, you are now eligible to complete motor vehicle accident prevention course that will allow you to receive a mandatory reduction on your insurance rate for three years.

StayFloridaConnected! Department of Highway Safety

Motor Vehicle Approved Course ★ Great &Local Stories Lifestyles After 50 ★ Great To Events Register go to:

www.seniordriverclass.com ★ Be Inspired ★ Find Great Recipes ★ Read Your Paper Online

Presents the www.lifestylesafter50fl.com website • Local and World News • All Your Favorite Events

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 38

or call 1-800-771-2255

• Great Stories & Information Go&to: More!www.lifestylesafter50ﬂ.com • Travel, Finance, Health

Join Us Each Month for Puzzles, Information and Events! SEND IN YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND $12 FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO LIFESTYLES AFTER 50 MAGAZINE!

Delivered To Your Address

ONLY $12 A YEAR

MAIL TO: NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC. P.O. BOX 638 SEFFNER, FL 33583-0638

CALL 1-888-670-0040 FOR DETAILS

Visit www.lifestylesafter50fl.com

December 5, 2012, (10am-3pm) 6th Fun Fest & Jamboree!, Plant City, FL, Strawberry Festival Grounds. Live Music, Dancing, Free Bingo, Health Screenings, Sports Area. Free Coffee & Muffins. Fun Games & Prizes. Free Parking & Admission.

OPEN 7 DAYS SUN.: NOON–MIDNIGHT SMOKE-FREE MON. – THURS.: 10AM – MIDNIGHT? CASUAL ATMOSPHERE FRI. – SAT.: 10AM –2AM I-75 EXIT 207

McDonald’s

November 14, 2012, (10am-3pm) 8th Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest, Largo Cultural Center, Largo. Live Music, Free Bingo, Free Health Screenings. “Grandkids Are the Greatest” Photo Contest! Early Morning Senior Fun Walk!

3985 CATTLEMEN ROAD SARASOTA

� 377-7061 � SWEEPSTAKES GAMES NEW GUESTS �� 100 Touch GET 1,000 Screens ENTRIES FOR � A $5 PURCHASE � WIN!WIN!WIN! TURNSTONE’S � INTERNET SOCIAL CENTER

BEE RIDGE

Mark your calendar for these great FREE events near you, brought to you by Lifestyles After 50 magazine. Find great information, entertainment, health screenings, prizes, giveaways and more! Call 888-670-0040 or visit our website at www.lifestylesafter50fl.com for details.

TURNSTONE’S

CO R

N ER

Great Senior Events!

� � � � � �

HOME DEPOT

★

BURLINGTON

CATTLEMEN

January 10, 2013, (10am-3pm) Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest, Robarts Arena Sarasota, FL. Live Music, Free Bingo, Free Health Screenings. Sports Center, Free Admission. January 23, 2013, (10am-3pm) 8th Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL. Live Music, Free Bingo, Free Health Screenings. Sports Center, Free Admission & $3 Parking. “Grandkids Are The Greatest Photo Contest.” Fun Walk.

SARASOTA BRIAN’S AUTO REPAIR.............. 926-2526 SUZUKI OF SARASOTA ............. 925-0376 GULF COAST AUTO PARTS ...... 377-1199 PARTS HOUSE ........................... 924-2394 AUTOPART INTERNATIONAL .... 361-2495 MOBILE TECH AUTO REPAIR ... 925-2446 JAY & DEAN’S AUTO REPAIR .... 924-2708 SWIFT AUTO REPAIR................. 922-3011 AMER. EUROPEAN AUTOS ....... 925-8863 SUNSET DODGE ........................ 922-0285 SOUTHERN CHEM. & EQUIP..... 713-6544 JIM-DOWELL TRANSMISSION .. 953-5155

TOM DION’S AUTOMOTIVE .......926-4942 MOWERS INC. ............................706-4465 HAP’S CYCLE SALES ................365-3443 V-TWIN SERVICE .......................809-9945 KESATIE MOTORSPORTS.........378-1630 BRADENTON NAPA AUTO PARTS ....................746-4181 AUTO PART INTL........................727-4121 COME SEE COME SAVE ...........748-5965 TOTAL MOTORSPORTS ............756-6500 BRADENTON LAWN & FUN .......792-1122 MIKE HAMILTON’S PREF. AUTO ....755-7035 ACTION JET SPORTS ................745-9521 ANDE’S AUTO REPAIR...............753-1182 USA TRANSMISSION .................748-6961 MANATEE SCOOTERS ..............677-2668

H3 PERFORMANCE ...................751-1949 RNR MARINE ...........................840-1767 PALMETTO NORTHSIDE AUTO PARTS .....722-4581 HHHT AUTO CARE ..................721-3888 S & S KUSTOMS......................729-2800

Goodwill turns your donations into jobs. WWW.EXPERIENCEGOODWILL.ORG

PARRISH PARRISH GEN SUPPLY ..........776-2141 VENICE AUTO WORX OF VENICE .......923-1438 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS .........484-6128 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS .........497-7970 NAPA AUTO PARTS .................485-9616 AMERICAN IMPORTS .............484-1340 ENGLEWOOD STIVER’S TIRE & AUTO ..........474-7660

If you or your business would like to get AMSOIL products at Wholesale CALL 800-411-6160

Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 39