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Tourists and Fudge Just Naturally Go Together Fudge is personal. Mothers and grandmothers made fudge on the stovetop the old fashioned way. Dear Readers, It’s not a manufactured product. Watching it being made in the his month’s travel shops is part of slowing down page features two on vacation, going back in time, well-known tourist Janice Doyle, remembering how things used to be. spots in Michigan. Editor Fudge shops might thrive in tourist Both stories mention towns because of the traveler’s the fudge shops. Yes, what would philosophy that “I’m on vacation; I can a tourist town be without fudge indulge.” I’m personally shops on the main street? Fudge and tourists seem to go togeth- very familiar with that reasoning. It explains er. Name a popular tourist town and eating forbidden foods I’ll bet there are fudge shops on the like, well, like fudge, boardwalk or along the main street. when I visited Atlantic Michigan’s Mackinac Island alone has 16 fudge shops which sell 10,000 City—and Branson—and Gatlinburg—and Myrtle pounds of fudge every week. All Beach. You get the idea. summer! There’s science to But, why do we buy fudge when consider, too. It’s the we’re tourists, I wondered. Here’s tiny microcrystals in what I’ve learned. fudge that give it its What fudge shops sell is “slab firm texture. The key fudge.” Slab fudge is made by cooking sugar, cream and chocolate to successful fudge (with perfect microcrystals) is in together in a copper pot to 234° F the cooling, not the cooking. and then pouring the mass onto a The recipe calls for heating the 750-pound Vermont marble slab for ingredients and then allowing it to hand creaming. Fudge shops in tourist areas place cool undisturbed to approximately 110° F. When the fudge has cooled, their marble tables in the front of the stirring begins and continues the shop where tourists wander in to watch the creaming, or kneading, until the candy becomes thick and dense with lots of tiny crystals, which process with appropriate oohs make for thick, smooth candy. and aahs. Because of this (and unlike regular It’s not just fudge like Mama used chocolate candy—think Hershey), to make any more, either. Shops fudge can endure extremes of temperaoffer turtle, strawberry, pepperture. So you can pack fudge in your mint, cappuccino and dozens more suitcase, store it in a hot car trunk, varieties of fudgy temptations. BY JANICE DOYLE
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switch it to a sub-freezing airplane luggage compartment, back to a hot car trunk and still give it to someone or eat it without much product change. And fudge is exotic. Most adults can only eat so much fudge, much less than they can of, say, Dove chocolates. So it’s special and we’re willing to pay the exorbitant prices to have a few pieces. Mackinac Island is so well known for its fudgy ways, it rates a book titled “Oh, Fudge.” Author Lee Edwards Benning writes that fudge shops there date back to the 1880s. When the city’s wealthiest folks got to the island, they found the cool weather along with low humidity perfect for fudgemaking. In the 1960s a man there named Harry Ryba began making candy, not in the back room, but in the front window where tourists could watch it. Then he used fans to direct the aroma into the street. And the rest of the story can be found in shops from Big Bear Lake, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey. I think the fudge shop and tourist link is being spoiled. No longer do you have to be on vacation to find fudge. It’s hitting the malls. A company called The Fudgery now has 29 locations, many in Tanger Outlet Malls. That’s not fair! Ordinary, everyday outlet mall shopping shouldn’t be mixed with the allure of dark chocolate cooling on a marble slab, waiting to become the perfection that is fudge.
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– 9 Sunshine City Antiques and Collectibles Show at the Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Pete. Exhibits and appraisal fair (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5/item). Info at stpete. org/coliseum or (727) 892-5202.
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Dunedin Art Festival, Main St., Dunedin. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– 16 Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show and Sale at Largo Cultural Center. By Pinellas Geological Society. Group’s regular meeting is 4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Cultural Center. Info at (727) 894-2440.
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– 30 “The Sisters Rosensweig” by West Coast Players. Story of three Jewish-American sisters and their quest for love, self-definition and fulfillment. $15/seniors. Info at (727) 437-2363 or wcplayers.org.
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Chili Cook Off at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement. Enter or cheer your favorite. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2900 31st Street, St. Petersburg. Also old fashioned games, crafts, activities. Info at pinellaspioneersettlement.org or (727) 893-7326.
– 17 Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art and Craft Festival. Fine art, crafts, food, music by Patchouli, shops, restaurants, free admission. Call (352) 3440657 or visit tnteventsinc.com.
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Senior Fun Fest! Sponsored by this publication at the Florida State Fair Grounds Special Events Bldg. Free bingo, health screenings, games, more. One mile Fun Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Call (813) 653-1988 for information.
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through Feb. 6 CHICAGO at St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st. Street, St. Pete. 8 p.m. Tickets at splt.org or (727) 866-1973.
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Don Rickles and Joan Rivers at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Call (727) 791-7400.
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and every Saturday. Horticulture Workshop. Sunken Gardens. Every Sat. at 11:30 a.m. Info at sunkengardens.org or (727) 551-3102.
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eb. 4 – 6 and 10 – 13 “A Closer Walk” Patsy Cline tribute. Palladium at SPC. 7:30 p.m. Info at newamericantheater.org or New Theater Box Office: (727) 575-9241. Send Around Town news to Senior Connection Magazine, 1602 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner, FL 33584; fax (813) 651-1989. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. January 10 for February event.)
Softball Club for 74+
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday check out Kids and Kubs, the Three Quarter Century Softball Club. North Shore Baseball Field, St. Petersburg. Watch as the group divides the members into four teams to play each other. Games run through April 1 with pickup games on the same schedule the rest of the year. Batting and fielding practice begins an hour earlier. Men and women who have passed their 74th birthdays may try out and practice during those pre-game sessions. If interested in joining, get an application at the field, fill it out with proof of age and submit it to the secretary. 10a.m. – noon. More info at freewebs.com/kidsandkubs or (727) 893-7108.
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Become A Mentor—Change A Life BY SUSAN RYAN
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to bowl. All of these are group activities at Adults Mentoring Children, but most valuable are the skills of listening and encouraging provided them one-on-one.
anuary is National Mentoring Month. Across Pinellas County and our nation, caring adult mentors are reaching out to help at-risk children in their communities by volunteering their time and talents to make a difference in a life. Over 200 children are matched with mentors each year through the Adults Mentoring Children program at Gulf Coast Community Care. I have had the joyful experience of interviewing many of these volunteers over the past four years. They are very dedicated friends, mentors and advocates for these children. Many childhoods include cultural and learning experiOne of the mentors, Betsy Brown, ences that are taken for granted. spends time with her three charges. But for many, the opportunity Some have a mentor for a year. Some or support system for some things build a relationship for a lifetime. is lacking. Mentors fill that need. Children being raised by grandparents, Every mentor match with a child is unique as every child is unique. single mothers or fathers; children You can help. All that’s required is a living in foster care, and others few hours a month and a desire to help need a helping hand and individual a child. A community based program attention from other caring adults. also requires that you drive a car and I’ve talked to mentors who have a background check is mandated of taught children to ride a bike, all volunteers. Training is provided. learn to enjoy reading, make better Make a difference this year! grades in school, explore their Become a mentor! artistic talents, catch a fish, carve For more information, or to apply, a Halloween pumpkin, improve please call Beverly Craft at Gulf Coast personal hygiene and develop their Community Care: (727) 479-1841. interpersonal and social skills. Funding is through the Juvenile Some get to take a boat ride, see a Welfare Board of Pinellas County. live ball game, attend a play, learn
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The author covers the gamut from personal growth and spirituality to guidance for those needing help in their quest for inner peace. Whatever the reason you may feel lonely or regretful of days past, Szymczak shows how we can use our everpresent GPS (“Guiding Power of Spirit”) to light up our road to love and contentment. Szymczak uses personal stories and experiences, examples, exercises and selfmastery tools to transform pain and problems into opportunities for personal growth by answering questions of who we are and where we are heading, showing how we get there with the help of our ever-present GPS! For more information, please visit Szymczak’s interactive website at: www.theroadmaphome.com.
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Once a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout BY JANICE DOYLE
selling cookies for 40 cents a box.” The patrol system irls today want in Intermediates gave leadership opporleadership opportunities tunities and adventures, and skills which White has just like the girls 98 years built on during her entire ago or 55 years ago,” adult life as a volunteer for says Diane White of St. Girl Scouts worldwide. Petersburg. “Only they “I liked earning badges,” write e-mails instead of she says. “I remember hand-written letters to working on the star gazing Lifelong Girl Scout, pen pals, and they take volunteer and leader, badge and checking trips via modern transoutdoors every night Diana White. portation instead of slow for months. We lived in motor cars, trains, and steam ships.” the country, so there were no city White is one of some 50 million lights to dim the stars and moon.” American Girl Scout alumnae who She earned the First Class Curved join the celebration commemorating Bar, the highest award at the time. the 100-year impact Scouting has had Summer camp experiences led to on the lives of girls around the world. a camp director position during Her Scouting started in Indiana college years. Two daughters led as a Brownie and Intermediate Girl her to be Brownie Leader, then Scout in the 1940s and ‘50s in the Junior and Cadette leader and then Sunday School area of a church. her first position on what would She recalls “doing lots of crafts and be many Girl Scout boards.
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For a Massachussetts Council, she was a delegate to the National Girl Scout Council Meeting and has attended every one from 1981 to 2008. Along with the many leadership roles White has assumed with Scouts over the years, there have also been many awards for her role as a volunteer, including two Thanks Badges and the Helen Storrow Heritage Award. White passed her interest in Girl Scout history on when she co-authored a book about Helen Storrow, a Boston woman who gave much to the early movement of Girl Scouting in the USA. The book is titled Cedar Hill Memories, The Warren Family and Girl Scouts in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was Helen Storrow who gave Girl Scouts “Our Chalet” in Switzerland. Elected to the National Board of the Girl Scouts of the USA, White worked as a committee member for the Friends of Our Chalet, then
became co-chair of the Friends of Our Chalet USA and later the only American on the 25-member Board to help oversee the Chalet. White says, “Girl Scouting has changed in many ways over the years, but we still have the basics. The girl program is still up to the volunteers for the most part. Volunteers are the key to good Girl Scouting.” She’s pleased now that both daughters volunteer as leaders and three granddaughters are active in Girl Scouts. They are walking in the steps of Diane White’s dedication to Girl Scout’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scout alums can learn ways to re-join Scouting opportunities by calling (813) 281-4475 or visiting online at GSWCF.org.
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ey Seniors! Thursday, January 20 is your day! Senior Connection will present the 6th annual Senior Fun Fest! held in the Special Events Building, (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance) at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. The doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit exhibitors with information on health and wellness, senior lifestyles, travel, attractions and senior services.
This year’s FREE event will feature AAA Auto Club’s Senior Driver Expo, designed to keep seniors driving for as long as safely possible. This is a great opportunity to bring your car in for a free safety inspection provided by AAA Auto Club. The vehicle inspection center will be set up in front of the Senior Fun Fest main entrance. Information on vehicle inspection will be available in the parking lot and inside the Senior Fun Fest at the AAA Auto booth. Get advice for your car, test your driving health, find your perfect vehicle fit and extend your safe driving years. Live entertainment! All your favorite ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music will fill the stage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including Richie Merritt of The Marcels singing “Love Potion No.
9”; Ken Brady of the original Casinos; “The King of Dance and Swing,” Mr. Bill Castner; and introducing “Duece” Hulett—best in Country. Of course our favorite “DJ with a Twist” Denise Looney will keep things running smoothly. Don’t miss our favorite Safety Harbor firefighter, Russell Cortese, as “Elvis,” as well as Fritzy the “One Man Circus” who will wow the crowd with unicycling, juggling, globe walking and general Fritzy mayhem. Free Health Screenings Visit the various Health and Wellness booths and receive important health checks and screenings such as blood pressure, blood sugar tests, vision, hearing and spinal checks. AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour bus will offer six free health screenings including cholesterol, glucose, bone density, body mass index, blood pressure and waist circumference. Results will be given that day.
Activities of the day There are lots of chances to win $1,000s in prizes and plenty of giveaways, including tickets to Busch Gardens, MOSI, The Tampa Theater and the Grand Prize drawing to win round-trip tickets to Biloxi Beau Rivage, compliments of the Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Try your putting skills and throw accuracy at the Senior Sports Center or play Bingo games for prizes throughout the day. Check out the Grandkids are the Greatest Photo Contest photos on display. You may be able to still enter, the deadline to is January 12, look in this paper for entry form. Selected photos will be on display and winning photos will be selected on Thursday, January 20. Enjoy free coffee and muffins from our friends at Perkins Restaurants. A “Senior Friendly” lunch will be available for $5 as well as a variety of lunch specials.
Join the Senior Fun Walk The Fun Walk is Thursday morning, January 20. It is always a great way to start off the day for the Senior Fun Fest! Registration is at 8:45 a.m.; warm-up and walk begin at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Special Events Building. Call (813) 653-1988 or 1-888-6700040 for registration forms, or sign up on the day of the walk at 8:45 a.m. There is a minimum donation of $3 for local charity displays. Walkers will enjoy free continental breakfast, a sponsor “Goodie” bag and a T-shirt to the first 120 to register. Admission is FREE. Parking is $3. Enter through the Martin Luther King entrance. A free trolley ride is available all day from the parking lot to the entrance gate. Call (813) 621-7821 for directions. For more info, call (813) 653-1988, toll free at 1-888-670-0040 or go to www.SrMagazine.com. See you there!
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t’s that time of year when suddenly you can’t find enough days in the month to do all there is to do in Florida! Snowbird Extravaganza This convention will showcase products and services that promote healthy, fulfilling lifestyles with hundreds of exhibits, speakers, free giveaways, interactive feature areas and live entertainment. Highlights include an Internet Café, Gourmet Gallery, Automobile Showcase, Canadian Tourism Center; Healthy Lifestyle Center and more. The main event—Stars of Snowbird Extravaganza—and other special guests
will perform twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre. The Snowbird Extravaganza will be held at the Lakeland Center, 701 West Lime St., Lakeland, Florida on Jan. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit snowbirdextravaganza.com or call 1-800-265-3200.
Florida State Fair If you prefer your fun in the biggest, brightest, most-diversified
way possible, get to Tampa for the Florida State Fair Feb. 10 through 21 for this year’s “Best Time of the Year” fair. At the fair you’ll find world-class entertainment like the Blues Brothers, the annual Elvis tribute contest, the huge Midway area full of rides for all ages and, of course, food special to places like state fairs. Every year, headliner entertainment draws music lovers from all over to the stages on the grounds.
With a minimum of three shows on the main stage every day, you can select your favorites. You’ll want to visit Cracker Country, a living history museum reliving rural Florida’s early 1900s past. The agriculture exhibits and typical state fair competitive works by cooks, craftspeople and kids make state fairs special places to visit. One special day to note is Feb. 17 which is Salute to Veterans Day as well as Senior Fun Day with special admission prices and shows. Info: call 1-800-621-7821, or visit floridastatefair.com.
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evisit the magic and the music of the great Louis Armstrong with trumpeter extraordinaire Byron Stripling, the star of the hit musical Satchmo: America’s Musical Legend. Singled out by The Chicago Tribune as “a charismatic soloist,” Stripling performs Sweet Georgia Brown, Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, St. Louis Blues and more. Jeff Tyzik returns to conduct the orchestra on Jan. 7, 8 and 9 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra celebrates the opening of the new Salvador Dalí Museum with Beethoven’s Consecration of the House – Overture, HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!, Milhaud’s Le boef sur le toit, Satie’s Gymnopedie Nos. 1 and 2, and de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2. Stefan Sanderling conducts these concerts on Jan. 14, 15 and 16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Hailed as “the hippest orchestra on the planet” by the St. Petersburg Times’
Sean Daly with last season’s “Music of Led Zeppelin” concert, the orchestra now offers a tribute to “The Music of Queen.” A note-perfect cast of seasoned rock artists join the orchestra on Fri., Jan. 21, at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Lauded by The Cleveland Plain Dealer as a “prodigious and aristocratic violinist,” concertmaster Jeffrey Multer performs Tchaikovsky’s rhapsodic Violin Concerto on this all-Tchaikovsky program featuring his Symphony No. 2, Little Russian, full of rich colors and spirited Ukrainian folk tunes. Stefan Sanderling conducts these concerts on Jan. 28, 29 and 30 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. For tickets or info, visitfloridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892.3337 or 1-800-662-7286.
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ecently, a call came into Hubbs Sea World Research Institute that a dolphin calf had been found in the Indian River Lagoon on the East Coast of Florida. Staff from Hubbs mobilized quickly and located the calf by 2:30 p.m., where she was found attempting to nurse from her mother, who had passed away. After evaluation, the dolphin was transported to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for rehabilitation. At this time, the two-to threemonth old female calf, who remains unnamed, is being kept in quarantine at CMA while the animal care team evaluates her condition as well as the circumstances behind her mother’s death. This latest rescue falls just five years after the rescue of Winter the dolphin, whose survival story is very similar. She was also found on the East Coast
of Florida in Mosquito Lagoon, was responded to by Hubbs Sea World Research Institute, and transported in the middle of the night by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The rescues are so similar that even the same rescuer who cradled Winter in the water five years ago held this scared calf during the operation.
Aquarium Re-Opened After several months of closed doors for the filming of Dolphin Tale, a 3-D major motion picture featuring CMA’s famous tailless dolphin Winter, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is officially open to the public again. Guests will see set items that include the new 80 thousand gallon pool, a madefor-the-movie houseboat complete with vintage style crow’s nest, and of course Winter, the true star of the film. To learn more, call the Clearwater Marine Aquarium at (727) 441-1790.
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Senior Excursions Offered S enior Excursions run almost every Friday from the St. Pete Beach Community Center all winter long. Visit popular attractions and shopping destinations all over Tampa Bay without the hassles of driving, tolls and parking. Trips typically depart Fridays at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m., but watch for special days and times as well. Upcoming trips include places like Hard Rock Casino, Strawberry Festival, the circus, IKEA, Ybor City and much
more. Trips are just $10 for St. Pete Beach residents and $12.50 for others; additional entry fees may apply. Seniors can also now participate in “Luncheon Excursions” on select Wednesdays to check out different restaurants. These trips are just $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents plus meal costs. Call (727) 363-9245 for details or see a full list of trips on spbrec.com and reserve a spot now.
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omedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver takes the stage at the Largo Cultural Center on Friday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. with his dogs Irving, Lucy and Elvis. Go see how these little dogs are making crowds across the country howl for more. Tickets: $30/advance, $35 day of show. Call the box office at (727) 587-6793 or visit LargoArts.com.
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he Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association held its 64th Annual Convention in Tampa. Made up of current, former or retired women members of the Army, members of the Association from across the U.S. met to enjoy time sharing their military experience stories, conduct business and enjoy outings in the Tampa area. The convention’s closing banquet was highlighted by speaker LTC (Ret.) Amicita Maloon-Gibson of Melbourne. Charming and articulate, Maloon-Gibson told her story of 26 years in the military service. She told the group of about 100 women that they each had a story. Then she challenged the WACs: “Share your story. It is history. Get it documented.” Concluding her speech, she said, “I am glad I had the opportunity to serve this nation. When you see a veteran, give them a hug. Thank them.” The women pictured below were WACs who served during WWII.
History of the WACs The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) began as the women’s branch of the U.S. Army, created as an auxiliary unit (WAAC) in May 1942 and converted to full status as the WAC in 1943. The first training manual begins by naming the responsibility of the women: “Your Job: To Replace Men. Be Ready To Take Over.” About 150,000 American women served in the WAC during World War II, releasing the equivalent of seven divisions of men for combat. General Douglas MacArthur called the WACs “my best soldiers,” adding that they worked harder, complained less and were better disciplined than men. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said that “their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit and determination were immeasurable.” The WAC as a branch was disbanded in 1978 when women converted to whatever Military Occupational Specialty they were working in. Since then, women in the U.S. Army have served in the same units as men.
For over 60 years, Helen Simar of Pennsylvania (standing, second from right) has stayed in touch with Marian Cole of Largo, Florida, (seated, second from right). They were WACs in India during WWII. Helen was secretary to a British general and Marian worked in public relations.
Each local WAC chapter carries out the program laid down by the National Organization, with emphasis being placed on VA Hospital volunteer work and community service both locally and nationally.
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Vision Loss: “You Have to Find Someone to Help Cope With It” BY JANICE DOYLE
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d Brock connects to the world through technology as his choroidermia (a genetic disease) takes his sight. He uses a guide dog, has customized his home office to include good lighting, a large screen and reading software which magnifies what he sees. “It was hard at the beginning,” he said. “I was slow, but slow is better than not having access to the world.” In Florida, about 216,000 people over age 64 are known to have vision loss, which includes not only those legally blind but also those who have serious difficulty seeing, even with glasses. What happens when macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—the three main causes of vision loss—take your sight away? Bonnie Truax, 81, said, “You have to find someone to help you cope with it.” Most people find help through one of the several agencies which serve the blind. Sheryl Brown, Rehabilitation Services Facilitator at Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind said, “A lot of times patients come to us after their doctors suggest they come to our store to find magnifiers and adaptive devices. They get here, look around and talk to our staff and then we talk to them about our services.” Independent Living Skills classes at Lighthouse for the Blind can “teach them to do everything they need to live independently except drive a car,” said Brown. “And we’ll teach them to use a white cane and the bus system so they can have transportation.” These free services are funded through United Way and the Florida Division of Blind Services (which is a part of the federal Department of Education). Clients who take the Independent Living Skills Program are picked up in a van and taken to the facility for classes four days a week. Senior Connection • January 2011 • page 14
From writing checks using adaptive methods to putting raised, colored markers on the stove and washer, independent living is the goal. They may learn that with low vision, contrasts provided by colors help. Safety concerns, shopping tips, kitchen organization, matching clothes up and how much toothpaste is on the toothbrush are just a few of the areas covered in the class. They learn about Talking Books and a radio reading service.
their lives,” said Brown. “The fighters fight and the others hand it over to someone to take care of them.” She explained that vision loss is “like any other loss in that at first, you have shock, denial and anger. You have to get to a point where you say ‘I’m ready to do something about it.’” A family member who insists someone take the classes in that early “shock” stage may not realize that it’s too much too soon for the person.
Even after William Earl Tucker, age 61, had six months of training behind him, he was apprehensive about going out in public knowing people would stare at him. “I got the shock of my life on my first trip to the mall,” he said. “People kept asking me if I needed help. Get out,” he said. “You’ll like it.”
“You have to have time to process it. And if you get depressed about it you may need medication to help calm you down and accept it,” Brown explained. She noted that others just face it and learn to adapt. Vision loss is a disability, she said. “And no one expects to have a disability. You get ready to retire and you don’t expect to have something like vision loss happen. It is a loss.” The ones that have the hardest time are those who are fiercely
Reacting to low vision or vision loss “People react to loss of vision like they’ve reacted to things all through
independent. They may have the hardest time getting over the loss, but once they get with the program, they are usually successful because they gain back that independence. Computers Computers have opened life up for seniors with vision difficulty. Some use magnification software ($300 – $600) providing capability to do banking, order from websites, read the news and much more. Other—more expensive—programs include speech software for computer systems and optical character recognition (OCR) software. Stargardt disease (also known as Stargardt macular dystrophy) is juvenile macular degeneration and leads to adult legal blindness. Diagnosed with the disease at age 12, Ruth Carmichael Ellinger of Brandon has become an award-winning Christian fiction author. She was recently awarded the “Artist of the Year” award for “Excellence in the Arts” by the Brandon (FL) Arts Council despite the challenges presented by her visual handicap. She began her writing career using a manual typewriter and a magnifier. A personal computer and classes with Lighthouse for the Blind opened the way for her to be a “blind writer.” Claude Wood was 100 when macular degeneration caused things around him to look fuzzy and he stopped driving. He said, “If you’re blind, that’s not the end of the world.” (For stories of seniors who have learned to cope with low vision or blindness, visit the American Federation for the Blind’s Senior Site.)
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Rheumatology Mythbusters: Thirteen Things That Just Aren’t True
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early 50 million U.S. adults—and 300,000 children—suffer from arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, and there are many myths surrounding how a person “gets” arthritis, what can be done to treat it and things to avoid that could exacerbate it. Here are thirteen myths, as busted by members of the American College of Rheumatology: Myth: Arthritis is one disease. Truth: Arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe over 100 medical conditions and diseases, known as rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout.
Myth: Arthritis is an older person’s disease. Kids don’t get arthritis. Truth: Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases do not discriminate by age. RA often begins between the 30s and 50s. About one child in every 1,000 develops a type of juvenile arthritis. Myth: Rheumatic diseases aren’t nearly as common as other diseases. Truth: In the U.S. alone, there are nearly 50 million adults and 300,000 children with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. 60 percent of people with RA are unable to work 10 years after disease onset. Myth: Wearing a copper bracelet can cure arthritis. Truth: Benefits for pain relief (not cure) appear to be a placebo effect, rather than a true physical reaction. Myth: Any doctor can treat my rheumatic disease. Truth: While primary care physicians are an important part of your health care team, you may need to see a rheumatologist (a physician who specializes in rheumatic diseases). Myth: Smoking does not increase my risk for developing an autoimmune disorder. Truth: Smoking increases the risk for developing autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid
arthritis and lupus – and it appears to create worse symptoms.
Myth: Children outgrow arthritis. Truth: In reality, over 50 percent of children with juvenile arthritis will enter adulthood with active arthritis.
Myth: Arthritis is brought on by weather changes. Truth: Changes in weather can exacerbate arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain, but they do not cause arthritis. Myth: Exercise should be avoided if you have arthritis. Truth: Physically active individuals are healthier, happier and live longer than those who are inactive and unfit, including people with rheumatic diseases.
Myth: People with rheumatic diseases should seek herbal remedies and supplements for treatment. Truth: Unfortunately, most information available to the public about these remedies is misleading. Because the FDA is currently unable to regulate the quality of herbal remedies and supplements, their use is not recommended. Myth: My weight has no impact on my arthritis. Truth: Some studies show that even a small amount of weight loss can help ease arthritis pain – particularly in the knees and hips.
Myth: Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. Truth: Some studies have shown that this habit can cause damage to the ligaments, but there is no evidence that knuckle cracking can lead to arthritis. Myth: Arthritis is an inevitable part of life, so you just have to deal with it. Truth: Aches and pains are an inevitable part of life. If pain in the joints, muscles or bones is severe or persists for more than a few days, you should ask a physician to determine if a referral to a rheumatologist is appropriate.
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How to Save Money on Senior Care
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ith America’s population aging, billions of dollars are spent each year on senior care expenses. But with economic worries affecting many families, cutting costs has become more important than ever. With a little creativity, seniors and their families can save a substantial amount of money.
Finance Compare Prices Family members and caregivers can help seniors out by comparison shopping for goods and services online. Changing homeowner’s insurance policies alone can save hundreds of dollars each year. Review all bills and find out if it is less expensive to bundle services like phone and cable.
Take Advantage of Existing Services The fall prevention alarms advertised on television can be a great tool to help seniors prevent serious injuries from falls and other medical emergencies, but most of them come with a costly monthly monitoring fee. Look for a personal alarm system that can connect directly to 911 and charges no monitoring fees and has no service contracts.
Consider Home Care In 2007 the average annual rate nationally for a private room in a nursing home was $77,745, and it has gone up each year. The annual base rate for an individual residing in an assisted living community is more than $35,628. The average annual cost of home care can be half the cost of nursing home care.
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advantage of a reverse mortgage—a loan that allows a homeowner to convert a portion of their equity into cash. Unlike a traditional mortgage, repayment of a reverse mortgage is not required until the borrower no longer uses the home as their principal residence.
Home care organizations provide a cost-effective alternative to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Reverse Mortgage Many senior citizens have owned their homes for decades and can take
Buy in Bulk Seniors often use the same products, such as personal care items or incontinence supplies, month after month. Purchasing such nonperishable items in bulk online or from a warehouse store can save a great deal of money. Also, consider signing up for automatic monthly delivery for health and personal care products. (Courtesy of ARAcontent)
New Year’s Resolutions That Make a Difference A
t the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of Americans vow to change their lives in the coming year. Most New Year’s resolutions aim to improve daily lives in ways such as: • losing weight • exercising more • improving nutrition • reducing stress • ceasing smoking • becoming financially stable • achieving an education goal • landing a job • finding the perfect mate
Some of these goals are attainable; others are beyond control. “Taking control of your life through healthy habits is a perfect new year’s resolution,” said Dr. Anil Hingorani,
M.D. “Only you can control your health and set realistic goals for yourself. Then, one day at a time, you’ll see the results.” As a vascular surgeon and a member of the Chicagobased Society for Vascular Surgery, Dr. Hingorani has witnessed first-hand the benefits of good health. “I have seen improvements in diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol when patients have entered into a regular routine of exercise and healthy eating. These diseases are among the most common causes of limb loss, stroke, heart attacks and death.” To launch a 2011 new year’s resolution, tell a friend. The buddy system is a proven method of staying on track when implementing a wellness program. Tell Facebook friends, too. This is a great way to publicly announce a 2011 self-improvement goal.
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Keep Blood Sugar Healthy with Greens I
t’s soup season. And whether you get yours from a can or find the time to whip up a classic, there’s a soup ingredient your blood sugar will love: greens. That’s right. Winter greens like kale and chard make great soup add-ins. And a recent review of scientific studies revealed that people who ate roughly a cup of cooked greens a day were somewhat less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Recipe Good Things in Greens Cooked or raw, most greens are a great source of magnesium. In studies, higher intakes of this mighty mineral have been linked to a lower risk of diabetes. Greens also contain a variety of disease-fighting antioxidants that help protect the body in myriad ways. As a food group, leafy greens include a wide range of good-for-you
Directions In a large pot, sauté garlic and onion. Add kale and sauté, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of Bean Soup the tomato, herbs, with Kale salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Ingredients In a blender or 1 tbsp. olive oil food processor, 8 garlic cloves, mix the remaining crushed or minced Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry beans and broth 1 yellow onion, chopped until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. 4 cups chopped raw kale Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium sprinkle with chopped parsley. chicken or vegetable broth One variation: Instead of the 2 (15 ounce) cans cannelloni kale, add the following: or navy beans, undrained 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, roughly chopped 2 tsp. dried Italian herb seasoning 1/2 bunch escarole, stemmed Salt and pepper to taste and roughly chopped 1 cup chopped parsley 1/2 pound dried bowtie pasta (cooked) Optional: sliced kielbasa 1/4 pound baby spinach vegetables, including lettuce, kale, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and edible herbs like dill and parsley. Try some in soups:
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Will FDA Approve An Assault on Salt? H
elp may be on the way for cutting back on salt in a way your taste buds won’t notice but your heart and arteries will appreciate. In a study and report commissioned by Congress, the Institute of Medicine has recommended that the FDA decrease the amount of salt in commercially prepared food.
Health The proposal aims to rein in the overabundance of sodium (which is one of two components of table salt, along with chloride) in the American diet. Too much sodium helps usher in high blood pressure and damages arteries at a cost of at least 100,000 lives a year. The proposal isn’t a Big Brother approach to watch how much salt you use at home. For most people, that’s under 25 percent of daily salt intake. Instead, the institute recommends that the FDA take a step-down approach that would gradually lower
the amount of salt in prepared foods in the next 10 years (through 2020). Such a move could make a big difference, since most of the salt in the American diet is put there by someone else—a food company, chef or cook. How much is too much? Every day, the average American takes in about 1½ teaspoons, or 8,500 milligrams (mg), of salt—which translates to about 3,400 mg of sodium. That’s double what the American Heart Association recommends (3,800 mg of salt, or 1,500 mg of sodium) for older people and those with heart-related diseases. Most of this is “hidden” salt—breakfast cereals (1 cup of Raisin Bran, 354 mg of sodium), a tuna sandwich (1,300 mg), a cup of cottage cheese (900 mg), prepared cookies (three Oreos, 190 mg). Salt plays many roles in food, from acting as a preservative or a binder to helping yeast rise. It is also a cheap way to make food tastier.
Some companies have a head start The Institute of Medicine’s proposal would codify a move that some food companies began voluntarily several years ago. Campbell’s, for example, has slowly reduced the amount of sodium in its regular V8 drink by one-third since 1992. Sales during that period held steady, suggesting that consumers didn’t notice the change. If efforts like this work, why bring in the FDA? Because most of the food industry has gone in the other direction, gradually increasing the amount of salt in prepared foods. The more salt we eat, the more our taste buds get used to it, making low-sodium foods taste bland. A little is good, a lot isn’t The assault against salt comes after decades of scientific bickering about whether too much sodium in the diet is harmful and whether cutting back is beneficial. The consensus today is yes and yes.
No one is looking to ban salt. It occurs naturally in many foods, and the human body needs some sodium to make muscles contract, to help nerves conduct impulses and to maintain a healthy balance of fluids in the body. Instead, the Institute of Medicine and other public health organizations just want to reduce salt consumption to a less harmful level. Targeting prepared foods is one way to do this. Whether the FDA adopts the Institute of Medicine’s proposal remains to be seen. In the meantime, find ways to reduce your own salt intake.
Medicare Answers D ear Marci, My income is slightly higher than the limit for Medicaid. Could I still qualify? —Charlie
Dear Charlie, If you need Medicaid coverage and your income is above the Medicaid income guidelines in your state, there are several ways you may still qualify for Medicaid coverage. If you are above the limit but need the help, you should still apply. Depending on the Medicaid program and the rules in your state, certain income and assets may not be counted. If you have high medical expenses, you may qualify for a Medicaid spend-down or “medically needy” program. The spend-down program is also referred to as Medicaid’s “Excess Income Program.” Not all states have Medicaid Spend-Down programs.
In some states, trusts are a way for you to qualify for Medicaid if you are over the income or asset eligibility guidelines. These trusts, such as Miller Trusts and Supplemental Needs Trusts or Special Needs Trusts, allow people who have higher income or assets than the Medicaid eligibility guidelines to place a portion of their income or assets into the trust. Rules about how these trusts work vary greatly by state. If you are interested in participating in a trust, you should contact an elder law attorney. Some states offer the Medicaid Buy-In program, which allows people who are under age 65 and have a disability to work (as little as one hour a month) and still get Medicaid benefits. —Marci For more help, please call (800) 333-4114 or e-mail dearmarci @medicarerights.org.
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Take Time to Relax A
bout two hours north of Tampa, Steinhatchee Landing Resort is ideally situated on the shady banks of the Steinhatchee River in North Central Florida. It’s three scenic miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico. The 35-acre resort is made up of 40 cottages in a wooded river setting, capturing the charm and beauty of a 19th Century Southern village, complete with a wedding chapel, gift shop. To enjoy Florida’s outdoors, plan to fish, scallop (in season July 1 – September 10), paddle, croquet, cycle and play tennis. On the property,
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you’ll find a 55-foot swimming pool, indoor swim spa and sauna, fitness center and complimentary daily continental breakfast served in the Welcome Center. Destination weddings, vow renewals and small ceremonies can be held in the 125-seat Dancing Waters Chapel or as a tented affair on the riverfront croquet lawn. The resort’s villa-style honeymoon cottages rival any luxury resort and are perfect for a quick romantic getaway. Bring along your four-legged friends, free of charge. Visit www. steinhatcheelanding.com for details.
Pinellas – 727-329-2618 January 19, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Japanese Garden MHP Senior Talent Show: February 19, 2011 – 2:00 p. m. Largo Cultural Center Manatee – 941-748-3816 x24125 January 14, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Renaissance on 9th Senior Talent Show: February 6, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Hillsborough – For more info call: 813-436-2296 January 19, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brandon Community Center January 12, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun City Center Chamber – Sun City Center Senior Talent Show: February 19, 2011 – 3:00 p.m. Spoto High School – Riverview Tri-Pasco – For more info call: 727-326-1255 January 28, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cares Claude Pepper Senior Center Senior Talent Show: February 19, 2011 – 2 p.m. Center for the Arts, River Ridge High School
Bright House Networks Bright Stars Senior Idol Wednesday, April 6 – 7:00 p.m. – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater Participants must be at least 55 years young. Only solo & duet
acts, no groups please. Please bring your own instruments and your own tape/cd or accompanists to the audition. A piano will be available. Audition on first-come first-serve basis. No Entry Fee to audition.Ten Acts will be chosen from the auditions to perform at the show! Senior Connection • January 2011 • page 21
The Boomer Generation at 65 Faces Health and Retirement Choices
BY DOUG HEINLEN, AARP Florida President
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n Jan. 1, 2011, the first wave of Baby Boomers—2.8 million of them in this one year alone—will begin turning 65. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that almost 8,000 people a day will celebrate that significant birthday, and it’s a process that will continue through 2039 when the last of the 78 million Boomers reaches 65. The months leading up to this milestone birthday are fraught with decisions about retirement, health care and lifestyles. But none are as important and long-reaching as choices about Medicare. In the months preceding their 65th birthdays, Boomers will receive their Medicare cards for the
first time. Although most Boomers are not eligible for full Social Security benefits until age 66, they are eligible for Medicare at age 65. The questions being asked by this generation are significant: Do I sign up for Medicare? When must I enroll? And, most importantly, where can I find accurate information about my Medicare choices? It’s best to seek out accurate and trustworthy information on Medicare when trying to sort out what’s best for you. A great place to start is the Medicare Rights Center at www.medicareinteractive.org or the U.S. Government’s Medicare site at www.medicare.gov. You may also want to contact your local SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer. Operating under the auspices of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, SHINE’s statewide network of volunteers can help you sort out some of
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the more complex issues surrounding Medicare. Contact the Florida Elder Helpline at 1-800-926-5337 (1-800-92 ELDER) for more information. Enrolling in Medicare offers another set of choices. If you are already receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement pensions, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and B at age 65. If you are not receiving benefits from these pension programs, however, you must actively enroll in Medicare. You will have a 7-month period to complete your enrollment, which begins three months before your 65th birthday. Don’t postpone your decision because if you miss the initial enrollment period, you could face an additional charge called a delayed enrollment penalty. If you have adequate health coverage (called “creditable coverage”) through your workplace, you can delay enrollment in Medicare without incurring
a penalty. The same is true if you or your spouse work for an employer with more than 20 employees. Another choice you’ll have to make involves prescription-drug coverage under Medicare Part D. What kind of coverage you need can take some thought. One excellent resource is AARP’s “doughnut hole” calculator at http://doughnuthole. aarp.org/. This useful tool can help you figure out if, and when, you might fall into the dreaded Medicare Part D coverage gap. Once you successfully navigate through these Medicare decisions, you will definitely want to celebrate your big day. And there’s good reason to celebrate. I know. I and my family will save about $9,000 a year on health care coverage costs now that I’m enrolled in Medicare. You’ve earned this benefit...so go ahead and party, in that inimitable Boomer-generation style!
Will Drinking Help My Heart Or Harm My Health? BY HARVEY B. SIMON, M.D. Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch
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solution to your quandary; it’s the word moderate. In moderate amounts, alcohol does appear to reduce the risk of heart attacks, particularly in men who are middle-aged and older. And while heavy drinking will raise blood pressure and cause many other health problems, moderate drinking does not lead to hypertension. In both cases, a moderate “dose” amounts to one to two drinks a day, counting 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1� ounces of liquor as one drink. A Harvard study makes the point. The subjects were 5,164 male physicians who had hypertension but no other cardiovascular diseases when the study began in 1982. The scientists tracked the men over the next 26 years. During that time, moderate drinking was associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks, even in these hypertensive men. As
compared with their non-drinking peers, men who averaged five to seven drinks a week experienced a 22 percent lower risk of heart attacks, while men who averaged over eight drinks a week enjoyed a 43 percent lower risk. Because so few of the men averaged two or more drinks a day, the researchers were unable to evaluate the impact of heavier drinking. In the bad old days, some tobacco companies used doctors (or actors posing as medics) to tout their terrible wares. Now, Harvard scientists report that drinking appears to protect hypertensive doctors from heart attacks. It may sound odd, but it represents enormous progress—as long as you include the word “moderate.”
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• Find out what the laws in your state allow in these instances; sometimes you can make an anonymous call and the driver’s bureau will call your loved one in for retesting. • Enlist your loved one’s doctor or the local police department. This news is always better coming from the professionals.
• Once agreement is made about driving, put a large note in the windshield reminding your loved one that they agreed not to drive.
If you talk with your loved one with other family members in the room, rehearse what is to be said. It is much better when everyone is on the same page. Remember to put yourself in your loved one’s shoes when the time comes to take away the keys. His or her driver’s license was a key to independence they received in their youth. We must recognize their fear that taking away this key feels like the beginning of the end to them. How would you feel? Many times, people know when they can longer drive; they are just looking for a way to keep their dignity when they give up their license. If you are thinking it is time to finally have that talk with your loved one, do it as soon as possible. For more info, call 1-800-829-2734.
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Opera Tampa’s own Sherrill Milnes, the leading baritone of his time, shares the stage with his friends for a star-studded evening of captivating arias and ensembles with Maestro Anton Coppola, special guest stars from the great opera stages of the world, the Opera Tampa Chorus and Orchestra and our own New Artists. The legendary Plácido Domingo will be the guest of honor as the third annual Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Awardee. There are many surprises in store!
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Logical Approach,” “Full Time and Extended RV Travel,” and “Using Your RV for Temporary Housing in an Emergency.” See Brian Brawdy’s eco-friendly “SuRVivor” RV, which uses solar and wind power and captures rainwater for later use. The Super Rally celebrates its 21st year at the SuperShow. This RV rally is opened to RV clubs and the general public and includes free admission to the SuperShow, meeting facilities for clubs, free refreshments, seminars and live entertainment. Admission to the SuperShow is only $10 for adults, which includes a second day admission for the cost of one day. Children under 16 are free. Hours: Weds. – Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weds. is Senior Citizens Day; seniors receive $1 off the cost of admission. For more info, contact the Florida RV Trade Association at 10510 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview, FL 33578, (813) 741-0488, or visit frvta.org.
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Great wines Our group spent a day sampling wines in this region where the unique microclimate happens to be the ideal Ski, snow tube and more at Shanty Creek Resorts. environment for growing varietal wine grapes. The lakeside location holds BY DENA AND CHUCK BINGHAM the summer heat in check, while preventing temperatures from dropping sk us about winter in Michigan’s too low in the winter. The result is a Grand Traverse area and you will short, but virtually frost-free, 145-day hear three things: chocolate, wine and growing season perfectly suited for winter sports. Combining the three the production of some of Michigan’s makes a trip to Traverse City—espefinest wine-destined grapes. cially in winter—a choice destination for outdoor snow sports or enjoying Indulge your sweet tooth the natural beauty from the warmth If chocolate is the food of the gods, and comfort of upscale resorts. well . . . the gods certainly have So go ahead; be brave. Pull out smiled on Traverse City. A Chocolate the parka and boots this winter and Stroll is just made for the vacationer’s enjoy the snow in upper Michigan. taste buds: Chocolate Exotica, Kilwins, the Chocolate Den and Morsels. So, if you’ve been considering an adventure vacation (with or without the grandkids), think Traverse City, Outdoor activities abound Michigan, for a snow country vacaWe stayed in a resort that offers all tion. Opportunities abound, whether winter sports from a central location. you want to enjoy outdoor sports, Shanty Creek Resorts offers three great dining, or just sitting by the distinct villages within 4,500 acres fire with fine chocolates and coffee. of pristine landscapes. Available sports include downhill or cross Where to stay? country skiing, snow boarding, • The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa snow tubing and snowshoe hiking. (on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Snow tubing turned out to be our faGrand Traverse Bay; features on-site vorite (imagine sliding down a moundog care and casino transportation) tain on a giant inner tube!) Any age • The Shanty Creek Resort can enjoy this great fun without much physical exertion since a tow rope • Chateau Chantal
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Cruise. Or just sit and enjoy the views. You might even see the UPS deliveries being made all over the island from a horse-drawn dray. The island offers many lodging choices. We stayed at the charming Victorian-style Windermere Hotel which overlooked the water and was just a few steps from everything downtown. Meals where everything is brought in by ferry vary considerably in price. For upscale dining, we enjoyed the hilltop Inn at Stonecliffe, arriving by horse-drawn taxi for dining with a view of the Straits of Mackinac. And for casual fare downtown, we loved Mary’s Bistro. Oh, yes. All that the horses naturally leave behind on the streets is cleared away by “pooper scoopers” every 10 or 15 minutes all day, and early every morning the streets are completely hosed down. It all becomes a very endearing part of a visit! A visit to Mackinac Island is a step back to simpler, quieter, gentler times. Enjoy! For “Pure Michigan” travel information, go to Michigan.org.
Island choices You’ll want to take a horse-drawn Mackinac Island Carriage Tour to get an island overview. The island’s central attraction is the iconic Grand Hotel built in 1884. At the Grand, you can sit on the world’s longest front porch, take a tour, have afternoon tea or choose from casual or elegant dining rooms. Then you may want to rent a bike, a saddle horse or a buggy by the hour to enjoy the streets and trails that wind through the woods of Mackinac Island State Park. Tour the restored Fort Mackinac, built by the British Army in 1780-81. Also on the Island: Sail on the charter sailboat Mackinaw Breeze; fish with a guide on an E.U.P Fishing Charter; catch a Shepler’s Lighthouse Take a carriage tour of Mackinac Island.
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developmental milestones and learn what it takes to stay healthy at each stage, as well as how to return to wellness after an illness, surgery or disability. Guests will learn about medical conditions and diseases, including which are most prevalent during each developmental stage of life. The exhibition is included with MOSI admission. Seniors 60+: $18.95. Adults 13 – 59: $20.95. Children 2 – 12: $16.95. (813) 987-6000.
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The Case of the Humming Hard Drive uncheck the “Update Automatically” check box in the Insert > Date and Time dialog box.
BY RICHARD SHERMAN
When I insert the date in letters I write using Microsoft Word 2003, the date is saved when I save the document. When I later open the file, the date in the document is changed to the date I opened it. How can I stop this from happening? When you insert a date code into a Word document using Insert > Date and Time, the option exists to automatically update the current date each time you open the document. While this can be a time-saving feature if you frequently have to update forms, memos, letters, etc., it can also be highly annoying, if you don’t. If you prefer the date to always appear as the date first entered,
My laptop recently started making a loud whirring or humming sound. I can also feel a vibration coming from the machine. It is not the CD drive because there is no CD inserted. Do you think it’s a problem with the hard drive itself? Thanks for being there, Mr. M. Strange noises and vibrations are not a good thing emanating from one’s computer or one’s gastrointestinal tract. From your description, it does sound like the hard drive—which is a circular plate that rotates around a fixed hub—is not balanced. Think of it as you would a tire that is out of balance on a car, which then creates a wobble, that results in a vibration, that can ultimately destroy the wheel bearings and cause the wheel to freeze.
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If that happens on a computer, the good news is that it will not destroy the data on the drive, as long as the drive is spinning. The bad news is that it can be quite expensive to recover data from a frozen or failed drive. If that occurs, drive replacement is the recommended course of treatment.
I somehow managed to delete my MS-DOS prompt. If I go to Start > Programs > Accessories menu, it’s not there. I still occasionally dabble with MS-DOS or the command line, so is there any way to retrieve it? Yes. To see your DOS prompt again, click Start > Run and type “command” (without the quotes), then press Enter or click OK. I had to call my ISP for tech support and was connected to an automated voice-mail system that was really frustrating. Do you know how I can get a list
of reliable ISPs in my area that provide decent technical support?
The best thing to do is speak to other individuals in your area and find out who they use for their internet access, and how satisfied they are with the service they receive. You might also call several computer stores, repair shops, and computer consultants. You can’t beat word-of-mouth recommendations. Chances are that any local ISP that’s been in business for a number of years is doing something right or they wouldn’t survive in what is generally a very competitive arena. Keep in mind that “small” or “local” doesn’t always equate to “good.” The larger ones tend to route customers to endless voice-mail. With smaller, understaffed ISPs, you generally have to leave a message on an answering machine or send an e-mail—which isn’t very helpful if the problem you’re experiencing is a lack of connectivity.
January 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. The first correct answers selected from the drawing on Jan. 21 will win. Good luck! Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to: SENIOR CONNECTION OR MATURE LIFESTYLES 1602 S. PARSONS AVE., SEFFNER, FL 33584 Mystery WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES! Prize! (Sudoku must be received by January 21, 2011.)
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New Year’s Humor Twas the Month after Christmas
‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste, At the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared, The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared. The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese, And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.” As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt, And prepared once again to do battle with dirt. I said to myself, as I only can, “You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”
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So—away with the last of the sour cream dip, Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip. Every last bit of food that I like must be banished, ‘Till all the additional ounces have vanished. I won’t have a cookie—not even a lick, I’ll want only to chew on a celery stick. I won’t have hot biscuits, or cornbread, or pie,
I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry. I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore, But isn’t that what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot, Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet! — From the website Humor Matters
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Summer in the Berkshires? How refreshing. Fiona of “Shrek” took a moment to pose with Kathy and Bill after enjoying the Move it! Move it! parade that took place on the Royal Promenade Deck.
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Seniors Getting Together WOMEN SEEKING MEN 1038 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess & model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Fort Myers. 3940 CLASSY LADY SEEKS CHRISTIAN gentleman. NS, NDrg, 58yo, 5’8”, HWP, BF, WW, work full time, like to garden, work out a few times a week and ISO LTR with kind, loving, honest, fun loving gentleman. Riverview. 3952 DO YOU ENJOY ART SHOWS or does music brighten your day? Perhaps you might introduce me to other ventures that kindle the essence of your being. Maybe a LTR could be a plus. NS, SD. 3954 DESIRING A RELATIONSHIP with a Christian/Messianic Jewish Carpenter. 59yo,+. Enjoys nature, pets and quiet times. I’m petite, with long hair and SOH and a healthy lifestyle. I also enjoy carpentry and would love to start a garden in the spring and with your help I know it will be a success. Hillsborough.
3956 SINGLE WOMAN ISO MAN I am 57 years old. I am looking for a LTR. I like to cook, watch movies, go out to eat, play scrabble, garden, swim and go to the beach. 3958 MARRIAGE-MINDED LADY (60), ATTRACTIVE I’m honest, caring, enjoys movies, dancing, etc. 5’2 tall - 165 lbs., SOH. I would like to know a gentleman who enjoys the same, must be home owner, financially secure. 57 to 63 years old. If speak spanish is better. 3960 SHARE THE GOLDEN YEARS I’m W, R, nurse in 70’s. Healthy, caring, kind, fun-loving, attractive blonde. Many talents, music, golf, bridge, cooking, HWP, C, NS, ISO same. Send picture. Sun City Center. 3962 FEMALE SEEKS MALE We are human, honest, clean, no baggage, attractive, stable, SOH, reside in Pinellas County. Dunedin. 3963 A SWEET HISPANIC LADY 63yo, NS, ND, HFW looking for man from 60 to 70yo, honest, respectful, generous, NS, ND,
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