Lifestyles After 50 Sept. 2012 Suncoast edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

Lifestyles www.LifestylesAfter50FL.com • Suncoast • FREE

AFTER 50

September 2012

plus

Fitness- Be proactive with muscle pain Teens give 12 tips for grandparents

Boomers:

Meet Their Travel Partners & Pack Their Bags

All Aboard the

Why We Laugh At Ourselves “Man, when you lose your laugh you lose your footing.” ~Ken Kesey

“Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.” ~Bob Newhart Dear Readers,

here was a time when young people laughed at older people and older people were seriously “old.” Janice Doyle, Times change. There Editor are enough of us in the 50+ age group that it has become quite all right to laugh at ourselves for what happens to our minds, bodies, emotions, personalities—even our bank accounts. We love movies and

TV shows that make us laugh about our life situations. We laugh together when someone says, “Sorry, I can’t hear you” or “I’ll just get out my glasses so I can read the menu.” What’s funny about not being able to see without glasses? Or not remembering what you came into a room for? Research shows that we find something funny because something about a situation or episode of life is subjectively true—that is, it rings true for us. For me. And glasses and momentary forgetting, well, they ring very true for many of us. The first time someone offered me a senior discount on coffee at Burger King, I said, “Huh?” I was still raising teenagers and was a few years pre-50. Oh, okay, I was one

year pre-50. It took me a minute—and embarrassed the young girl who offered it—but I recall turning her down, even as I laughed. The thing was, I was laughing at the IDEA of being taken for someone old enough for a senior discount. It didn’t ring true. I went home, looked in the mirror and had a good laugh at myself. Why? It suddenly all rang true! I was aging fast there for a few years. As it happened, the kids finally all left home and the aging process slowed almost to a stop. Well, not really. Why laugh with a friend over lost glasses? Because I’ve misplaced things equally necessary for life. And a joke about the husband who doesn’t hear his wife is funny to me because… well, if I have to explain it, you’re either my husband or someone else’s. What’s more is that we search out those who share our sense of humor. We think you’re going to share a laugh with us each month as you enjoy the comic strip Boomerish. Creator Steve Greenberg takes a contemporary look at life for those over 50. His characters face their changing physical selves, coping with aging parents, relating to younger generations, facing economic challenges and reconciling their youthful ideals with their maturing realities. If it sounds a little close to home – you’ll probably find it funny! Enjoy!

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

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

Accounting/Ofﬁce Manager Vicki Willis vicki@lifestylesafter50.com Marketing and PR Assistant Libby Smith libby@lifestylesafter50.com Production Supervisor/Graphic Design Kim Burrell kim@lifestylesafter50.com Production Assistant Tracie Schmidt tracie@lifestylesafter50.com

Customer Service 1-888-670-0040 customerservice@lifestylesafter50.com

Advertising Sales 1-888-670-0040

Pinellas/Pasco Chuck Bingham: (813) 293-1550 Ken Barham: (727) 210-5120 Hillsborough Dena Bingham: (813) 293-1262 Gina Ambrosio: (813) 965-2750

Our other editions: Hillsborough Edition: Hillsborough County Lake Edition: Lake/Marion Counties Sarasota Edition: Sarasota/Manatee Southwest Edition: Lee/Collier & Charlotte To learn more, call 1-888-670-0040 Distribution 1-888-670-0040

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

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

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 2

Mark Your Calendars For Fun & Entertainment Hey Seniors Join Us

E E R F

October 5, 2012 10 am to 3 pm

Presented by:

A F T E R 50

e s l A y t s f t t e e f r s i LCome see how much fun be5ing0 FunFnebe!” over 50 ca

“

New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center 6630 Van Buren St. New Port Richey, FL 34653

Denise Looney DJ with a Twist

Free Coffee & Goodies Live Music • Bingo Free Health Screenings Prizes & Giveaways

Chances to Win $100 Every Hour

Lunch Only $4.50

Richie Merritt of the Marcels

Premier Sponsor:

Sponsored by:

Call 1-888-670-0040 for more information. Directions: 727-841-4560 Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 3

Opera Maestro Helps Students’ Voices Soar

renti Opera Theater in New York, and before that, spent many years touring as a pera aficionados in the Bay dramatic tenor. area know and love maestro He started listening to Mario Laurenti, co-founder and phonograph records of artists artistic director of the Tampa such as Caruso when he was Bay Opera; but few hold him in a kid. “I fell in love with the higher regard than his students. music,” he said. “Not only I met them at one of their workthat, my brother in Italy was shops, held every Saturday at 2:30 studying voice, and it made p.m. at Peace Memorial PresbyMaestro The maestro and his students at me want to do it more.” terian Church in Clearwater. My Mario Laurenti their weekly workshop. Growing up, Laurenti spirits lifted instantly as I walked studied with greats like Kevin Nickorick, student and lead into a chamber filled with resonatUmberto Urbano and Ricardo Stracing voices—opera students, new and sea- tenor with the Tampa Bay Opera, ciari, and he expands upon those says the maestro focuses on helping soned, stepped forward to practice arias teachings in his own lessons. students develop confidence and the and duets before an audience of their “One instructor, Pedrosa, was good best sound for their voice and range. peers and the softspoken maestro, who “People identify themselves with their at getting high notes out of people,” offered his encouragement and expertise. voice, and get very self-conscious when Laurenti said. One of his techniques John Smith, student and close friend involves practicing the syllables “ahhthey sing,” Nickorick mentioned. “He of Laurenti for 35 years, was among eeng-ahh” to develop your range. the crowd. “Mario’s worked with some helps to give them more courage with “I lost my upper range,” said Patricia their sound—bigger, richer sound.” of the greatest singers of all time. Agnew, a student who had gone from Laurenti, 93, has been teaching opera Because of all his experience singa soprano to a contralto after tonsil for over 50 years. Among his accoming and working with these Golden surgery. “Maestro Laurenti used that plishments: he established the Long Age singers, he is able to bring out same technique to get my high voice Island Opera Showcase and the Lauthe best in all of his students.”

BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

BUY ALL THREE EVENTS AND SAVE 30% OFF THE REGULAR TICKET PRICE!

S P E A K E R S E R I E S 2013

6050

back up. I had trouble singing anything above an A flat, and he’s got me back to where I’m singing a B flat!” I asked the maestro if anyone could learn how to sing opera. “Anybody can sing, but to sing opera, it’s different. The challenge is how to get these students to study. When you sing opera you have to be an actor, you have to be a musician and you have to understand what you are saying, which is usually Italian or French or German.” To see his students grow and succeed, however, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching. “I really enjoy giving a voice lesson, listening, and out come beautiful tones,” he said. Newcomers are also welcome to the workshop. “Singing makes you healthier, makes you breathe, makes your mind work better, whether you’re 60, 70, 80 years old,” Laurenti smiled. The group will also be performing a concert on Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center. Entry is free, but donations are welcome. Call (727) 576-0100 for more info.

Affordable Housing For Senior Citizens

Secret Edens ©David Doubilet

with David Doubilet, underwater photographer Tues., Jan. 22, 2013 • Ferguson Hall

Polar Extreme! ©Børge Ousland

with Børge Ousland, polar explorer Mon., March 4, 2013 • Ferguson Hall

Birds of Paradise ©Tim Laman

with Tim Laman, field biologist and wildlife photojournalist

Tues., April 23, 2013 • Ferguson Hall

25 YEARS

Tickets and Information: 813.229.STAR (7827) • STRAZCENTER.ORG Outside Tampa Bay: 800.955.1045 Events, days, dates, times, performers and prices are subject to change without notice.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 4

Creekside Manor I & II

are federally subsidized apartments for persons 62 and above. Special access apartments are also available. Studio & 1 Bdrm. Apartments. Rent is based on income. Located in a quiet Clearwater neighborhood For appointment

Call (727) 441-8400

TDD: 727-447-3018 TOTAL INCOME LIMIT One person $19,750 u Two persons $22,600 YOUR MONTHLY RENT IS NO MORE THAN 30% OF YOUR ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME. 1318 Franklin Street u Clearwater, Fla. Office Hrs. Mon.–Fri. 8–12 & 1–4 Closed Saturday & Sunday

Around Town

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

– Oct. 27 “Moon Over Buffalo” Stage performance by Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 South McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater (Italian-American Club). 11 a.m. $29.90 tickets. Call (727) 446-5898 for information and tickets.

Stars and Stripes USA Spirit of America Show at The Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy 1940s reenactment with the 10 O’Clock Big Band orchestra, tribute performances of singing sensations from the big band era, tours, swing dancing lessons, show hostesses, vintage attire, paparazzi and a red carpet welcome. Tickets: $23; online at armedforcesmuseum.com, or at (727) 539-8371 or at the museum.

St Petersburg, FL. Coin Club “Coin and Currency Show” at Disabled Americans Veterans Hall, 4801 37th St. N., St. Pete. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and free appraisals. Call (727) 580-4108.

The Socrates Cafe; exchange ideas and opinions on a variety of topics. 1 p.m., Largo Public Library: Local History Room, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo.

“Beneficial Garden Insects and use of Insecticides” class with Nancy Bevilacqua, Master Gardener at Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska, Palm Harbor. Free. Register at (727) 784-3332.

15 16

Coastal Cleanup by volunteer groups and individuals. Register online at Eventbrite site.

“Beyond the Sun” concert with Chris Isaak recapturing the classics from Sun Records glory days with Sam Phillips in Memphis. Mahaffey Theatre. Tickets at (727) 892-5767 or online.

TBH Family Fun Fest, 10 a.m. at Safety Harbor Marina Park, Safety Harbor. Arts, crafts,

games, vendors, entertainment. familyfunfest.net. Call (727) 724-1572

– Oct. 5 “Crazy For You” By The Gershwins And Ken Ludwig at Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. 10:30 a.m. All the classics. Tickets: (727) 446-1360.

Senior Citizen’s Club meeting at Christ Lutheran Church, 3451 30th Ave. N., St. Pete. Bring covered dish and $1 donation. Everyone welcome. Info at (727) 328-1266.

City-wide yard sale. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Call (727) 363-9245.

Fourth Annual Industrial Strength Chili Cookoff at the Industrial Arts Center, Gulfport Art Village Courtyard, Beach Blvd. and 29th Ave S. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $9 adult tickets at (727) 289-9365 or IndustrialArtsCenter.org.

Look Your Best All Summer See for yourself how these incredible services can benefit you. • Angelic Lift – Brazilian Butt Lift introductory special! • Triniti™ – Amazing Anti-Aging Laser Facial treatment Lyda Tymiak, M.D., P.A. • Refirmé™ – Skin tightening – Get rid of those jowls! Medical Director • Elos™ – Fotofacial/Skin Rejuvenation - corrects sun damage • Vibradermabrasion – Brightens and refreshes • Chemical Peel – Reveal fresh new skin! • Laser Hair Removal – Ask about our hair-free guarantee! • Velashape™ – Cellulite & Body Contouring – get bikini ready! Be Timeless..Look • Medical Weight Loss – The Healthy way! Like You Again! • B-12 Injections – Boost your energy

2650 Tampa Rd #C Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 493-2588 www.timelessmd.com

Angelic Lift™ - 50% OFF! Triniti™ - Buy One Get One Free! B-12 $99 - Buy One Month Get One Free!

Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society jazz concert. Dick Maley Band from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bilmar Beach Resort, Treasure Island. $10/15. Reservations: (727) 596-7142.

American Legacies: Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Del McCoury Band from New Orleans. “World-class bluegrass ensemble” at the Mahaffey Theatre, downtown St. Pete. Tickets: $45 and up. Tickets online or call (727) 892-5767.

and 30 Folkfest Saint Pete by Creative Clay’s Cultural Arts Center, supporting developmentally challenged adults and children. Folk art, fine art, food booths. Live music. Opens at 10 a.m. 1124 Central Ave., St. Pete. Call (727) 825-0515.

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. September 10 for October event.) Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 5

Great Senior Events!

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. September 21, 2012, (9am-2pm) 16th Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest & Crazy Legs Walk, Brandon Community Center, Brandon, FL. Live 50s & 60s Music, Free Bingo Games, Over 50 Exhibitors, Free Coffee & Snacks, Prizes. October 5, 2012, (10am-3pm) Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest, New Port Richey Recreation Center, New Port Richey, FL. Live Music, Dancing, Free Bingo Games. Free Coffee & Snacks, Free Health Screenings, Prizes, Fun Walk, Senior Sports Area. 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! 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. 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.

Free Admission on Museum Day Live!

mithsonian Museums offer free admission every day, and on Sept. 29 other museums will join in that spirit. Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free.

Bailey Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel

Note these ticket rules: Only an official Museum Day Live! ticket is eligible for free entry. Official tickets can be found on the Museum Day Live! website. One ticket per household, for two people. A ticket will gain entry to only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special events and exhibits. If the museum reaches capacity, the museum has the right to limit the number of guests until space becomes available.

Participating area museums include: • Historic Spanish Point, Osprey, • The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel • Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg • GWIZ – The Science Museum, Sarasota • The Pier Aquarium, St. Petersburg • The Armed Forces Military Museum, Largo • Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa • Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa • Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland

Ongoing Activities Tribute to Harry Belafonte

Square Dancing

hursdays Promenade Squares Square and Round Dance Club meets every Thursday at Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th Street N., Pinellas Park at 7:15 p.m. Inexperienced dancers’ lessons begin Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Info: Mickey (727) 789-3836 or email at walkey1a@yahoo.com.

Titanic Exhibit

Opening Oct. 6, The Mahaffey will host Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition during the 100th anniversary year of the ship’s sinking. Through March 3, 2013. For more information, please visit TheMahaffey. com or call (727) 892-5720.

This Month at the Palladium 21 8 22 Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones, ‘50s Chicago jump blues. $12/ adv.

September offerings:

Suzanne Westenhoefer: Jilted Gypsy, Comedy, Adult humor. $26 admission.

St. Pete Muscle Classic, Body Building Competition

Whitney James, Jazz. $20/ adv.

Suzanne Westenhoefer, comedienne.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 6

Palladium Theater, at St. Petersburg College, 253 5th Ave. N, St.Pete. Call (727) 822-3590 or visit mypalladium.org for info.

Eric Deggans, a et tickets book signing for his now for “A memoir “My Song” Celebration of Harry and much more. Belafonte, A Harlem Belafonte’s many Renaissance Event” career successes on Saturday, October included the RCA 6 at 8 p.m. The album “Calypso” event will launch the which made him the year-long celebrafirst artist in industry tion of the Harlem history to sell over Renaissance, a one million LPs, and Tampa Bay initiative an Emmy for prodeveloped by The ducing “An Evening Studio@620 and The With Belafonte.” Mahaffey Theatre Belafonte has that will explore continued to devote the artistic, cultural himself globally and social history to civil and human of this early 20th Musician and activist, rights issues, focuscentury movement. Harry Belafonte ing in particular The evening will include a commissioned celebration in on the United States and Africa. He dance, music and song, video montag- has been an activist for peace and es, on-stage interviews with Belafonte social justice for all of his life. Tickets are available online at the by Tampa Bay Times’ book editor box office or at (727) 892-5798. Colette Bancroft and TV/Media critic

Teens Advise Grandparents: Be a Little Bit Parent, a Little Bit Teacher and a Little Bit Best Friend

BY EVELYN MACKEY

2. WORK Jason said, “Do something for someone else. I want a grandparent I can respect, not one that just talks all the time.”

he song goes, “Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go.” 3. CONNECT “My grandmother is Today’s grandchildren might change just the coolest shopper,” added it to “Out of one plane and into the well-dressed Lisa. another, to Grandmother’s house we “Twice a year we spend go.” Or maybe “In the front door the day at the mall, and there she is; in Grandmother’s have lunch there house I live.” When it’s long-distance and all that kind of grandparents, the song might even stuff. She looks at be “In the pictures and through clothes with me email, a grandfather I do have.” for a while, and We have to admit that grandparenting then we try on silly today is much more than sharing jewelry together. fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies on It’s so much fun.” the front porch or a kindly grandfather fixing a kid’s bike in the driveway. 4. PLAY “Grandpa taught Grandparenting today means me to pitch,” said facing problems that Brian. “And sometimes are often difficult to he’d take all my comprehend. Lifefriends with us to styles have changed the ball field and drastically, but just play with us.” teenagers still face 5. REALLY the uncertainties LISTEN “When of changing my folks were bodies, moods and getting a divorce, identity. That means I thought it was all they desperately need my fault,” commented grandparents. Grandma Holt. “My grandmother and Grandpa (or Duke and Gigi, Daddo and Nana—whatever they’re called by grandchildren) can hen I get be neutral ground, a support system, old, I want a listening ear, a “True North” in to be just like an otherwise confusing world. A group of teens has advice about Daddo. He’s how grandparents can influence awesome.” grandkids... or step-grandkids... or a son’s girlfriend’s kids.... or whatever relationship kids come into your life when they might need that grandparent touch. Their answers may surprise you!

“W

1. HUG “Give lots of hugs, at least that’s what my step-grandmother does that makes me feel okay,” said Elizabeth. “She doesn’t care if I’m her real granddaughter or not, she hugs me anyway.”

listened to all my hurting and convinced me I wasn’t to blame. To this day, I tell her my problems ﬁrst.”

6. EDUCATE “I learned sex education from my grandparents,” said red-haired Trevor. “Of course, I live with them, but they are the ones who explained everything to me. They said they wished they had talked to my mom more when she was young and maybe she wouldn’t have gotten into so much trouble. I think they look at me as a second chance to do it right. Whatever!” 7. SUPPORT “My mom yells a lot and gets mad,” said dark-haired, overweight Stuart, “but not my grandfather. He stays steady with me and tells me how not to listen to the yelling and to turn it off in my head.”

8. LEARN “My grandmother tries to learn about everything I’m going through. She even does math with me. When my dad got into

drugs, she started learning about the drugs he was doing so she could talk to me about it. That made me feel like I wasn’t alone.”

9. ROLE MODEL “When I get old, I want to be just like Daddo. He’s awesome,” said Grayson. From a teenager, there’s no greater compliment. 10. STORYTELLER Kaitlyn said, “I truly enjoy Nana’s stories about when Mom was a teenager. Mom acts like I’m supposed to be so perfect, and it helps to know that she hasn’t always been mature like she is now. Nana really doesn’t ever say anything about my clothes, but Mom is never happy with what I buy and wear. Nana tells me stories about how silly the styles were in the 90s when Mom was a teenager, and we laugh together about their disagreements so I know it’s going to be okay.” 11. TRADITION “We don’t ever eat together at home anymore, so I really like it when Grandma makes us all sit down together for meals,” said Briana. Then she added, “It feels good to do it like storybook families do. And she cooks good too.”

12. TECHNOLOGY “Pappy is so cool. It took a long time to teach him how, but now I have a message from him on my Facebook page every morning, and he’s constantly sending me pictures and jokes on email,” said Brim. And there’s always room for shared cookies, too. Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani says, “What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.”

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 7

In January 2013,

ADVERTORIAL

or more than a decade, the cold and dreary months of January have been warmed up by the sailings of The Jazz Cruise and The Smooth Jazz Cruise, each produced by Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC. These cruises are simply phenomenal. Each is a full ship charter on a Holland America luxury cruise ship and each is filled with the top performers in their genre from all over the world. Interestingly, each cruise is populated by guests who have sailed almost every year and fill the balance of the ship with their friends and new converts. As a full ship charter, all of the guests on the cruises are there for their common interest in the music…and having fun! The music is amazing and it is produced in the most intimate and professional manner. But not only is there wall to wall music, but the artists are on the ship for the entire week in most cases and you will have the opportunity to visit with them and hear them speak about all types of interesting things in their lives in addition to their music. And do not forget the fun! Each cruise features parties, dancing, costume events, top flight comedians and, of course, the elegant service, food and accommodations offered by Holland America. The cruises each depart from Ft. Lauderdale. The Smooth Jazz Cruise has two sailings, one from January 13 – 20, 2013 and January 20 – 27, 2013. The Jazz Cruise sails from January 27 – February 3, 2013. With so much alike, what are the differences between the two cruises? First of all, the ports of call differ. The Smooth Jazz Cruise is headed to the western Caribbean to visit Belize and Cozumel

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 8

before heading home through Key West. The Jazz Cruise is taking an eastern Caribbean route to Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Barths and the private island of Half Moon Cay. But the major difference is the musical presentations. The Smooth Jazz Cruise offers the finest in smooth jazz, R & B and funk music, with hosts David Sanborn and Marcus Miller. This year’s lineup includes Rick Braun, Alonzo Bodden Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson, Candy Dulfer, Richard Elliot, Ken Ford, Bob James, Angie Stone, Steve Cole, Paul Taylor and a host of other musicians. As always, everyone’s favorite party band, DW3, will be there as well. For the complete lineup, go to www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com. The Jazz Cruise is the first and only full ship charter dedicated to “straight-ahead” jazz. The lineup is simply a “Who’s Who” of jazz. The cruise features some of the true legends of the genre, Roy Haynes, Arturo Sandoval, Phil Woods, Houston Person, Eddie Palmieri, Gary Burton and Freddy Cole. In addition to Freddy Cole, the vocalist lineup is very strong, including Kurt Elling, Ann Hampton Callaway, Karrin Allyson, Niki Harris, New York Voices and Byron Stripling, when he is not playing his trumpet. The cruise presents its own Big Band under the leadership of John Fedchock, and

some of the most accomplished jazz instrumentalists in the world will be on board. The Clayton Brothers, Randy Brecker, Joey De Francesco, Gary Smulyan, Ken Peplowski, Jay Leonhart, Jeff Hamilton, Wycliffe Gordon and Anat Cohen are just some of the artists you will hear and see on the cruise. The programming of the cruise is directed by pianist Shelly Berg, who masterfully creates an amazing cruise experience for everyone involved. As said earlier in this tome, January is the month to leave your worries behind and head out for The Smooth Jazz Cruise or The Jazz Cruise. If it is an Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC cruise, you know that it will be great! • ADVERTORIAL

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

B R U A RY 3

SPECIAL GUEST

7-FE

2013

•

-27

2 RY

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 • September 2012 • page 9

New Books

SEASON TICKETS

eaders seeking the thrill of a James Bond movie, the suspense of a Jack Ryan scene and the action of a Jason Bourne flick—they need look no further than Targets of Opportunity by Jeffrey S. Stephens. With fearless lead protagonist Jordan Sandor back at the helm fighting terrorists whose next attack will be on American soil—failure is definitely not an option!

NOW ON SALE

2012/2013

Robert Rearden, Principal Horn © Thomas Bruce Studio

Coffee Concerts, Overtures, Intermezzi & Finales, BEETHOVEN, Broadway Now, Mozart’s Requiem, National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, BRAHMS, Morning Masterworks, Magical Movie Music, TIEMPO LIBRE, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Holiday Pops, Orchestra Showpieces, GERSHWIN, Symphonic Shakespeare, Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, Symphonie Fantastique, Beloved Ballets

COMPOSE YOUR OWN SERIES FOR $25 A TICKET! Mix and match any combination of an unlimited number of Masterworks, Pops and Coffee concerts for just $25 a concert. A minimum of three concerts is required. Order online today!

For more information: call 727.892.3337 or visit www.FloridaOrchestra.org For group savings (10 or more) : 727.362.5443 Lifestyles 50 • September 2012 • page 10 TFO-Senior After Connection-August.indd 1

7/13/2012 10:09:01 AM

101 Things To Do With a Retired Man. . . to Get Him Out from Under Your Feet!

Gabrielle Mander wrote this book when she realized that, after a lifetime of marriage, she and her husband were not having blissful years of retirement. He was always underfoot. She began looking for new challenges—for him! This book is a hilarious and practical look at retirement, offering ideas ranging from windsurfing to bread baking to photo albums.

Step Into Her Shoes—One Size Fits All

Nina Mohadjer, author of This Mother’s Life, was born in Iran, raised in Germany and became a mother and professional woman in the U.S. In a format called “gritty” and “no-holds-barred,” readers will recognize the journey of this remarkable woman as she moves from feeling foreign wherever she is, to feeling at home in the heart of her dreams.

Startling New Facts Revealed About Al Capone

Notorious mobster Al Capone is associated with fictitious gangsters like Tony Soprano and the Godfather. But what if he really wasn’t as big a villain as he was portrayed? The last living member of the Capone family reveals compelling new evidence about the real Al Capone in a dramatic and provocative memoir: Uncle Al Capone by Deirdre Marie Capone.

Prevent More Than Half Of All Cancers In This Country Today

Dr. Raymond Francis has known for many years that we already have the means available to end this epidemic of chronic disease, and now a new study shows that by making just two lifestyle changes we can cut our cancer rate by 50 percent! This MIT-trained scientist shares his knowledge in his best-selling book, Never Be Sick Again.

Protect Yourself as a Patient

We are all aware that hospitals are places people catch infections—spread either by visitors or healthcare workers moving from patient to patient. The Patient Survival Guide by Dr. Maryanne McGuckin, a trusted expert in infection prevention, is packed with simple advice on precautions we can take to avoid healthcare-acquired infections.

Boomers Travel Together? Just Watch This Group Pack Their Bags! BY JANICE DOYLE

renda Pitisci loves to travel. Anywhere. “Let’s go,” she would say when she and her husband used to travel together. As her husband’s health issues made it so he could no longer travel, she thought, “There must be others like me who really want to continue traveling, even without a spouse as a companion.” And so she created a “meetup” group called Boomers Travel Together to find other baby boomers—both men and women—who are looking for travel buddies, companions, roommates and friends. Meetup groups are a phenomenon made possible with computers. Someone with a special interest decides to find other people with the same interest. They follow the Meetup.com online format to create a

group communication site. The group’s first trip Voila! The word is out to was to Alaska. The trip anyone with a computer. was important to Pitisci Groups can be for those in a because she saw her small area or a large area. plan work as she helped Actual face-to-face meetups singles create roommay take the form of discusmate relationships that sions, eating a meal together worked for that trip and or participating in an activity. perhaps future trips. Groups can advertise themPitisci says the monthselves online under as many ly meetings are held in as 15 topics. That’s why the south Tampa area you’ll find Pitisci’s Boomers to be most convenient, Travel Together group if Brenda Pitisci, founder of but truly it is Pitisci’s you’re looking for a group Boomers Travel Together personal touch that in the Tampa area or under makes the group work. any of these topics: travel, singles, She’s a “people person” and an encourboomers, meeting new people, outdoor ager for boomers who want to travel. adventure, travel partners, women who One example is that a woman in travel, men who travel and more. Ft. Myers contacted her and said Pitisci created the online site last she wanted a group of eight to go to October and it now has well over China. It didn’t take long to fill the 300 members with contacts from spots once the information went on as far from Tampa as Ft. Myers. the Boomers Travel Together site.

A travel agent friend of Pitisci’s found a “phenomenal price” for an October trip to the Amalfi Coast area of Italy. Those who were interested contacted Pitisci through the website and then arranged a mutual time to meet in person to hear details. (Space is still available.) “We’ll be matching people up with trips they want to take,” Pitisci says, “figuring it out as we go.” Groups with space still available include a Caribbean cruise in October and a Mediterranean cruise in late November. She and other group members are also working to start local and state-wide trips. The group is not just for women by any means. “A few men now have now joined, and we expect more as word gets out,” says Pitisci. If you’re a single boomer, get that suitcase out—it’s time to travel again! Find the group at this website: meetup.com/Boomers-Travel-Together.

Now your dreams can come true with Special Offers to make the University Village lifestyle a reality for you!

One Bedroom apartments starting at $89,000 with a monthly service fee of $1,549! Tampa's Superior Life Care Retirement Community! University Village offers spacious apartments and villa homes on 36 acres with resort style amenities and services.

Informational Luncheons at 11:00am, every Wednesday! Call to make your reservation today!

1-800-524-5020 or 813-975-5009

12401 N. 22nd Street • Tampa, Florida 33612 • www.UniversityVillage.net Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 11

Technology Simplified

NEW

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!!!

NEW

Touch Screen Technology

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

the normal computer screen. The “buttons” on the screen are Have you ever said to yourself “I’d love to get a computer, if easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of only I could figure out how to use it.” Well, you’re not alone. them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games– you name it… Computers were supposed to make our lives simpler, but and a new screen opens up. It’s so easy to use you won’t have to they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the ask your children or grandchildren for help. trouble. With all of the “pointing and clicking” and “dragging Until now the very people who could benefit most from and dropping” you’re lucky if you can figure out where you are. E-mail, and the Internet are the Plus, you are constantly worrying about viruses, spam and freeze-ups. If this sounds familiar, we I just wanted to tell firstSTREET that ones that have had the hardest time I am having a great time on my accessing it. Now, thanks to the have great news for you. There is finally a computer WOW Computer. I am learning that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s something new everyday. I am 79 WOW Computer, countless older the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you years old and cannot believe that I Americans are discovering the in mind. am typing and sending e-mails to wonderful world of the Internet This computer is easy-to-use, worry-free and all my friends now. My daughter every day. Isn’t it time you took literally puts the world at your fingertips. From and granddaughter are so excited part? Call now, and a patient, the moment you open the box, you’ll realize how now that I have a computer. They knowledgeable product expert will different the WOW Computer is. The components use computers on their jobs tell you how you can try it in your are all connected; all you do is plug it into an everyday, but they cannot believe home for 30 days. If you are not outlet and your high-speed Internet connection. what you can do on this computer. totally satisfied, simply return it within 30 days for a refund of the Then you’ll see the screen. This is a completely new It is wonderful... Thanks. – Johnnie E., Ellijay, Ga product purchase price. Call today. touch screen system, without the cluttered look of

…”surf” the internet Get current weather & news. Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 12

…send and receive emails, and video chat Keep up with family and friends.

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

45504.

1-877-767-5592

…play games online hundreds to choose from!

Simple navigation, so you never get lost!

Veterans Corner

Lest We Forget…the MIAs and POWs

eptember 15 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, observed across the nation as a salute to those military men missing in action. They were left behind—in Bataan, Corregidor and Russia. In Vietnam, Cambodia and Korea. But every year many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.

Books that tell the stories

• The Endless Hours: My Two and a Half Years as a Prisoner of the Chinese Communists by Wallace Brown

• I Was a Captive in Korea by Philip Deane

• Voices from Captivity: Interpreting the American POW Narrative by Robert Doyle

• Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton by Lee Ellis, who was held five years in North Vietnamese POW camps • In Love and War by Admiral Jim Stockdale and Sybil Stockdale. • The Missing Man: Politics and the MIA, by CAPT Douglas C. Clarke, U.S. Navy.

Symbols

The National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag symbolizes the United States’ resolve to never forget POWs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing. The flag’s design features a silhouette of a young man. The flag features a white disk bearing in black silhouette a man’s bust, a watch tower with a guard on patrol, and a strand of barbed wire. White letters “POW” and “MIA”, with a white five-pointed star in between, are typed above the disk. Below the disk is a black and white wreath above the motto “You Are Not Forgotten” written in white, capital letters.

Aging, medications, and medical conditions can cause a decrease in saliva causing a persistently dry mouth. You may qualify to receive up to $120 participating in a research study testing marketed dry mouth toothpastes if you:  experience a persistently dry mouth  do not wear dentures or partial plates

studies@hill-top.com

About MIAs

• Until They Are Home: Bringing Back the MIAs from Vietnam: A Personal Memoir by Thomas T. Smith (the story of the 2003 – 2004 search for MIAs) • Missing in Action by Kevin Diviness

• M. I. A.: Accounting for the Missing in Southeast Asia by Paul D. Mather. • Inside Hanoi’s Secret Archives: Solving the MIA Mystery by Malcolm McConnell.

• Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961 – 1973, by Stuart I. Rochester and Frederick Kiley.

More than 88,000 Americans are still listed as Missing in Action.

*This annuity is issued by Bankers Life Insurance Company (Bankers), 11101 Roosevelt Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33716 (dba. Western Bankers Life Insurance Company in Texas) is annuity has certain limitations and potential penalties, which are fully set forth in the agreement governing the annuity. Interest rates are current at the time of publication and are subject to change. Decreasing withdrawal or surrender penalties may apply over five years. Bankers does not give tax or legal advice and has not authorized any of its agents to give tax or legal advice. For tax and/or legal advice, please consult a qualfied advisor. Bankers is not connected with and does not represent in any way the Social Security Administration or any department, agency or authority of the United States government or any state, local or municipal government.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 13

DROOPY EYELIDS? Medicare Answers

LOOK and FEEL YOUNGER!

• Voted top Oculoplastic surgeon 10 years in a row by Consumer’s Research Council of America • Board Certified/Fellowship trained Oculoplastic Surgeon • 30 years of surgical expertise • Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Central Florida College of Medicine • National & international lecturer and instructor • Outpatient procedure • Often covered by Medicare & most insurances Award Winning

Dear Marci, I was recently admitted to a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility. Will Original Medicare cover the services I receive at this facility? —Marcus ear Marcus, Medicare may cover certain items and services you receive at a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF), which is a medical facility that provides outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic and restorative services for the rehabilitation of your injury, disability or sickness. This care is commonly referred to as outpatient rehabilitation care. In order to receive services at a CORF, your doctor must create a treatment plan and review it at least every 60 days. Medicare will typically cover the following items and services you receive at a CORF: • Doctors’ services • Physical, occupational and respiratory therapy, and speechlanguage pathology services

• Prosthetic and orthotic devices, including testing, fitting or training in the use of these devices

• Social and psychological services if they relate to and are needed to carry out the rehabilitation treatment • Nursing care provided by or under the supervision of a registered professional nurse • Supplies and durable medical equipment

Generally, there is one combined bill for all of the CORF care you receive. Original Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of the CORF care, and you or your supplemental insurance will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. However, a separate charge will apply if you received medical equipment or supplies you receive from the CORF. Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of this additional bill and you must pay 20 percent coinsurance.

EZride: The key to senior independence.

800.282.9905 Offices in: Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Spring Hill StLukesCosmetic.com

John T. LiVecchi, MD

More Cell Phone Tips

etroPCS has these tips for buying/using a cell phone: • Consider no contract—Many wireless service providers lock consumers into long-term contracts with hefty early termination fees and expensive monthly rates. No contract wireless service providers offer a variety of basic and advanced phones with simple

service plans that meet most consumers’ needs. Consider a no contract provider, especially if you’re looking for a basic talk/text phone and plan.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 14

• When you’re in need—Most phones allow you to set up special numbers for efficiency purposes. Be sure to set up speed dials for your emergency contacts, such as your family, close friends and doctors.

EZride: getting seniors where they want to go at the lowest rates in town. • Friendly drivers attentive to special needs • 65 and older or disabled 55 and older • Wheelchair accessible • 8am-6pm, Monday through Saturday • Available throughout Pinellas County (Hillsborough and Pasco also available at a ﬂat rate)

727-571-4384 www.Neighborly.org

Want to help seniors in our community? Volunteers are needed.

Senior Lost and Found Action Plan

f your loved one might get lost and not be able to find their way home, consider these tips: • Give your senior a Smart phone and create an “If I’m Lost” folder on the home screen—in the folder, include the senior’s family and caregiver numbers, 911, a cab company phone number and the senior’s home address.

• Install a GPS tracking system on the senior’s cell phone—make sure they have one for their car and they know how to use it.

• Make a plastic laminate card with all pertinent information—place this in your senior’s wallet and attach it to their car visor. • Have your senior wear an ID bracelet—they come in very fashionable designs.

For Seniors With Dementia and Alzheimer’s: • Consider disguising the doors in your home—painting or hanging posters on the inside of doors to disguise them as bookshelves or other furniture can often deter a senior from attempting to walk out. • Install door chimes on all entry doors—this alerts those at home whenever a door is opened. This comes in handy, especially in a two-level home. Security systems also offer this type of alarm.

• Alert your local authorities of the RISK of wandering—many local police stations maintain an Alzheimer’s and dementia patient “registry.” Caregivers provide personal information that would be critical in a search and rescue effort, such as name, height, weight, etc…

• Caregivers should keep a list of previous homes, occupations—this is helpful if authorities need to search for a senior. Elderly with Alzheimer’s tend to recall former homes, occupations and other milestones as though they are present day. Some seniors with dementia are wandering in attempt to “return to their roots.”

or the second year in a row, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital invites you and your friends to participate in the Senior Health Awareness Resources and Education (SHARE) program. From October 2012 to April 2013, this monthly series features topics relevant to seniors including normal health occurrences and when

The Lexington Club has the Best of what you need and want! Large one bedroom with den 769 sq. ft. Two bedroom/two bath 870 sq. ft. High ceilings with ceiling fan in every room Full size washer/dryer hook ups in every apartment

• Utilize personal tracking devices—consider buying GPS devices that seniors can wear around their ankles, wrists or even in their shoes.

A Senior Lost and Found Action Plan is especially critical for families with elderly loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s. That’s why caregivers trained in Alzheimer’s care can help families keep seniors active and engaged so they don’t wander in the first place. One last tip: It is especially important to keep seniors hydrated in the heat of summer. To learn more about how to care for your senior loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s through the Senior Helpers’ programs, visit seniorhelpers.com.

Free Info, Health Screenings and More at SHARE Program

Come Discover One of Florida’s Premier Age 50 & Up Independent/ Active Apartment Community Homes.

you should contact a health care professional. SHARE members will have opportunities to participate in presentations, question and answer sessions, interactive activities and free health screenings. Light refreshments will be served. For info or to register for a free event and join SHARE, call (727) 940-2779.

Summer Special

Rent reduced to

$610

per month & one month

FREE

Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Fitness Center Computer Room & Library • Convenience Store & Hair Salon Playground for Visiting Grandkids • Arts/Crafts Room Party Room • Climate Control Halls & Stairways Planned Weekly & Monthly Events • Sparkling Pool Games Room • Weekly Games including Bingo Elevators For Easy Access • Laundromats on Site

Lexington Club is in a Non-Evacuation Zone Pet Friendly Community

727-446-2582

1200 South Missouri Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756

(opposite Georgie Boy Restaurant) We also accept Clearwater Housing Section 8 voucher. Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 15

How to Control Common Body Odors T

he Skunk Ape of the Everglades announces its arrival with an aroma that grabs our imagination. But there’s nothing captivating about our own body odor. Fix for the fumes of four common body odors this way:

If you’ve ever had Chicken Pox, ask your Walgreens Pharmacist about the Zostavax vaccine recommended for those 50 years and older to help prevent shingles.

Our Pharmacies Offer Services and Programs that Save You Time and Money! Inquire About: • • • • •

suffer from armpit odor, try a boric acid or tannic acid solution. Still dripping? Put on 20 percent aluminum at night and wash it off in the morning, or try antibiotic creams to kill multiplying bacteria. If you have hyperhidrosis, Botox turns off the faucet. Beta-blockers (high blood pressure medication) can help relieve chronic, stress-related sweating.

BY MEHMET C. OZ, MD AND MICHAEL F. ROIZEN, MD

Walgreens now offers the Zostavax vaccine for shingles at all of its locations!

Smelly feet: If the 250,000 sweat glands in your feet cause excessive sweating or if you wear damp socks or shoes for too long, your feet can stink. The solution? Zap the overgrowth of stinky bacteria: After washing and drying your feet, apply a diluted solution of lemongrass oil or verbena oil.

Our “Go 90” Program - 3 prescription refills in one and for 3 months you’re done! Our Prescriptions Savings Club - Members get special discounts off the cash price of thousands of brand-name and generic medications as well as numerous other benefits when they use their card throughout the store. Our Exclusive savings for AARP members Our Prescription “Auto Fill” Program - Automatically refill your prescriptions from your online pharmacy account and pick up your prescriptions at your local pharmacy or have them shipped for free!

Bad breath and flatulence: What you eat fuels bad breath and flatulence. Food odors—onions, garlic, and curry, for example—pass into your bloodstream and the aromas are exhaled from your lungs. The intestines pump out methane when you can’t cope with carbs or don’t have good bacteria in your guts. Remedy bad breath by flossing, brushing your teeth and tongue and drinking plenty of water. For flatulence, try Beano and probiotics (spore forms). From RealAge.com.

Underarm odor: Anxiety, hormones and armpit hair can turn your sweat sour. Wildly overactive sweat glands can also cause underarm odor. Most folks need deodorants, not antiperspirants, but if you really

Our Durable Goods Product Lines - Such As Lift Chairs, Wheelchairs, Walkers and more…

Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: CVS Caremark, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida!

For the Walgreens Store Nearest You Call

1-800-WALGREENS

✦ Free 24 Hour Front Desk Coverage

(1-800-925-4733) or visit us on-line at: www.walgreens.com

✦ Free Scheduled Shuttle Bus Service ✦ Katz Korner Café/ Mini-Mart on Site ✦ Activities, Activities and More Activities!

Check Us Out Online!

Lifestyles After 50 Is On and

Visit www.twitter.com/MaturLifeStyles or click the Facebook icon on lifestylesafter50fl.com for the latest news, contests and fun events in your area. Share your comments with us! Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 16

Studios from $546 One Bedroom from $673 Utilities included!

$100 OFF

First Month’s Rent Philip Quality Apartment Benjamin Home Rentals Tower Expires: 9/30/2012 SC

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS 55+ Stop by Mon - Fri from 8 am - 2:30 pm for a FREE cup of coffee and a danish. We will be glad to take you for a tour of our Beautiful Property.

☎ 727-347-5191

250 58th Street N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 www.philipbenjamintower.org

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

Top 5 Travel To-Dos for a Healthy Heart F

or anyone planning on making a trip this summer, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Jonathan Fong, M.D. from the VeniceOcala Heart Institute has these tips on staying healthy during a getaway.

Tip #1: Move Around During Long Trips

Shift positions and keep active, moving on a consistent basis. Avoiding long periods of immobility as you travel this summer will help to prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis or DVT. “These are blood clots that can form in your extremities and may show no symptoms before they cause an issue. The non-specific signs of DVT include pain, swelling, redness, warmness and engorged superficial veins in the leg,” Dr. Fong says.

Tip #2: Locate the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

For those who have a history of heart problems, it is vital to know and make sure others around you know where the AEDs are and how to use them in case of a heart attack episode. The prevalence of AEDs in public places continues to grow and, when used properly, they can be a lifesaving tool with the ability to prevent a summer trip from ending in tragedy. Dr. Fong recommends, “To learn how to safely operate a defibrillator, research an area educational course, provided at most Red Cross locations.”

Tip #3:Talk to Your Doctor and Carry Extra Prescriptions

Discuss your trip with your physician. For those with regular prescriptions, make sure that you pick up and carry extra medication

PROSPECT TOWERS of Clearwater, Inc.

Affordable Senior Living 801 Chestnut Street Clearwater, FL 33756

727-447-5701 Utilities included in the rent. Cable is an additional $18/mo.

Admission Qualifications • At least one person 62 or older • Or disabled under 62 Must be capable of caring for your apartment.

Building Features

• Fire sprinklers throughout • Limited entrances to building • Smoke detectors in every apartment • Emergency call buttons in every apartment • 24-hour desk clerks • Library • Coin operated laundry • All electric kitchen • Central heat & air conditioning • Ample closets & kitchen cabinets

Tip #4: Carry Identification and Medical Information on Your Person

Keeping an I.D. and critical medical information in an easily found place on your person, such as your wallet or in a fanny pack, is one of the smartest precautions one can take. This should include a driver’s license, phone numbers of relatives, information about allergies and medical conditions, and any other significant information.

“If you were to have a sudden medical problem, this would help to identify you and provide speedy access to a medical history for relevant personnel,” Dr. Fong says.

Tip #5: Plan Heart Healthy Travel Activities

Taking a vacation does not mean taking a break from cardiovascular fitness. Wherever you go, there will be plenty of opportunities to get your exercise, even if you’re in vacation mode. Hopping aboard a cruise ship? There’s plenty of room to walk around each day to keep your heart and muscles pumping. Staying in a romantic hotel for a few days? Seek out nearby health clubs where you can get a day pass, or find out if the hotel you’ll be staying at offers gym services. Keep these tips in mind and travel in the best of health this summer and many more seasons to come. Info from Venice-Ocala Heart Institute.

MLF u TOWERS

Are you 62 years old or mobility impaired on a limited income? Check the quality at...MLF Towers Rent based on income

Intersection of Chestnut St. and S. Myrtle Ave.

Efficiency $432 - $506 One Bedroom $554 - $649

along with a prescription for your medication in your carry-on luggage, just in case you are stranded while traveling this summer. Depending on your destination, you might need to take additional precautions to avoid drug-related side effects. “For example, some drugs cause photosensitivity. If you’re heading for a tropical beach, your doctor might advise you to limit your exposure to the sun or wear sunblock with a high SPF,” Dr. Fong shares.

Prospect Towers is a 17 story apartment community for 208 residences.

Non-Profit housing for the elderly. • Close to beaches • Grocery store within walking distance • On the busline • Close to medical facilities Visit: http://prospect.presidioproperty.com • On Site Wellness Center • Heat lamps and grab bars in tubs and showers • Maintenance work orders completed within 24 to 48 hours • Lighted parking on site • Exterior windows open for fresh air • Small pets welcome (15 lbs. limit) • Subsidized TV cable.

• Fully equipped 1BR apt. • Carpeted & spacious • Library & community room. • Wellness center w/doctor & nurse • Weekly bus to shopping • Optional noon meal service 7 days/wk.

• Free cable • Water, sewer, & trash service provided • Individual climate control • Active resident council • Reserved Parking Other features offered at Minimal fee: • Tray service • Guest dining • Laundry room • Housekeeping

Call (727) 823-1575 • 1-800-955-8771

FLA Relay Service For a tour of our modern community. 540 Second Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 17

How You Can Manage

Discover The Springs Gluten Intolerance South Pasadena’s Hidden Treasure

Welcome to The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay, located in beautiful South Pasadena on the campus of The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay. We’re not your typical skilled nursing facility. We are a 109 bed Medicare certified Rehab Center offering a variety of health care services: • Skilled Nursing • Wound Care • Social Services • Full scale beauty salon • Individualized activities • State-of-the-art Rehab. We offer Customized Rehab programs 7 days a week both in-patient and out-patient including Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. We specialize in: • Orthopedic • Stroke/Neuro • Cardiac programs by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including Anodyne therapy and Natilus equipment, just to name a few. We make admissions easy! We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our experienced and licensed Nurse Liaison, will meet you at hospital bedside or in your home. If you have a surgery planned, why not come in for a tour and take the mystery out of the admission process. Call (727) 599-1390.

The Springs At Boca Ciega Bay 1255 Pasadena Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 828-3500

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 18

BY CHRISTINE SPIROCH, Ph.D, PA-C

t seems suddenly that every family has someone who is gluten-intolerant. Research shows that approximately 70 percent of the U.S. population has an adverse reaction to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains such as kamut and spelt. Reactions include: • Constipation • Diarrhea • Gas and bloating • Abdominal pain • Joint pain • Migraines • Fatigue • Asthma and eczema • Anemia • Failure to thrive • Sinusitis Reactions to gluten are described in three ways: 1. Gluten intolerance: Intolerance suggests vague symptoms such as abdominal pain and that no testing has been done. 2. Gluten allergy: Allergy suggests that testing has been done and reveals a positive reaction to gluten. 3. Celiac disease: Celiac disease describes the autoimmune form of gluten intolerance. This means that the body’s immune defenses see gluten as a foreign substance. Celiac disease is confirmed by blood tests or biopsy. A diagnosis calls for lifelong avoidance of gluten.

Gluten reactions are usually delayed from several hours to several days after ingestion. In contrast, the allergic response to peanuts, strawberries or shellfish is generally more immediate, occurring seconds to hours after ingestion. Delayed allergic responses affect quality of life, while immediate allergic responses can be life-threatening (causing a severe reaction called anaphylaxis).

Trial of diet may improve symptoms Treatment for gluten intolerance, gluten allergy and celiac disease begins with trial of a gluten-free diet. Patients may not recognize that gluten is responsible for their symptoms because they have learned to live with them and regard them as normal. Patients start following a glutenfree diet for five to seven days to see if they notice a difference in symptoms. For many patients, trial of a gluten-free diet yields a positive response in symptom management. If symptoms do not improve and tests results do not support maintaining a gluten-free diet, then patients may reintroduce gluten into their diets and watch for previous symptoms to return. Other potential causes for their symptoms are then pursued, such as intestinal bacteria overgrowth, Candida or other food allergies.

Diet benefits others, too Gluten-free foods have become much more palatable and available over the past 10 years as word of their benefits has spread. A gluten-free diet may benefit those who are unaware of or have not been diagnosed with gluten allergy. For example, joint pain is often considered a normal part of aging, but nowhere does it say that joint pain automatically develops after a certain age. Anyone with joint pain who doesn’t want to take medication may be pleasantly surprised by a trial of a gluten-free diet. Eliminating gluten may relieve their symptoms. Similarly, patients with a family history of stomach disorders may believe that constipation, diarrhea gas and/or bloating simply “run in the family.” Eliminating gluten in the diet may relieve abdominal symptoms in people who never considered them abnormal. Many stores now carry gluten-free foods and recipes are widely available.

Now, Don’t Fall!

n 2008, 82 percent of fall deaths were among people 65 and older. What can you do to prevent this horror story from playing out within your home or the home of your loved ones? Solutions are simple and easy to accomplish: • If possible, make sure that your senior loved ones exercise regularly. It is important that the exercises focus on increasing leg strength and improving balance, and that they get more challenging over time. Tai Chi programs are especially good, as are the Silver Sneakers programs offered free by some insurance programs. • Ask their doctor or pharmacist to review their medicines—both prescription and over-the-counter—to identify medicines that may cause

side effects or interactions such as dizziness or drowsiness.

• Have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year and update their eyeglasses to maximize their vision. Consider getting a pair with single vision distance lenses for some activities such as walking outside.

• Make their homes safer by reducing tripping hazards, adding grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower and next to the toilet, adding stair railings and improving the lighting in their homes. Remember that there are modification products available that allow your bathroom to become safe, remaining homey and classy without looking like a wing of a local hospital or long-term care facility. Information from caregiver.com. BRADENTON G.T. BRAY PARK 10-6-12 FORT MYERS CENTENNIAL PARK 10-27-12 NAPLES SAINT ANN SCHOOL 10-13-12 PUNTA GORDA FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE 11-3-12 SARASOTA PAYNE PARK 10-20-12 SPRING HILL ANDERSON SNOW PARK 10-13-12 SUN CITY CTR. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10-6-12 ST. PETERSBURG ST. PETE PIER 10-20-12 TAMPA CURTIS HIXON PARK 9-29-12

Why Laser Cataract Surgery? Bladeless laser refractive cataract surgery is now a reality, and it's available at St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute in Largo. Traditional cataract surgery is considered to be one of the safest and most successful procedures performed in medicine today. Now, a technological breakthrough with the bladeless laser cataract surgery is available that has significantly improved the precision of several of the most critical steps in cataract surgery. With laser cataract surgery Dr. Michaelos at St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute will customize your procedure to your eyes unique characteristics, resulting in better visual outcomes while potentially making cataract surgery even safer. Find out why Dr. Michaelos and St. Michael's were chosen to be the first group in Central Florida to perform Laser Cataract Surgery! Your vision will thank you!

"Laser cataract surgery is the most precise and least invasive lens surgery we have ever done. Our patients are seeing our best results ever!"

John L. Michaelos, M.D.

1018 West Bay Drive Largo, Florida 33770 Phone: 727.585.2200 www.stmichaelseye.com

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 19

Women, Money, and Today’s Retirement

Diabetics, Medicare May Foot Most of Your Shoe Bill

he Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill provides proper footwear and inserts for people with diabetes who qualify under Medicare Part B. Each calendar year, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of one pair of shoes and three pairs of heat molded inserts specifically approved for the diabetic foot, and the remaining 20 percent that Medicare does not pay may be covered by your secondary insurance. “This program was designed to help prevent complications such as lower limb ulcers and amputations for individuals who suffer from diabetes,” says Lauretta Fernandez, licensed board certified pedorthist and owner of Foot Solutions. “And you’d be surprised at the variety of stylish and comfortable shoes that qualify under this program.” Ask your doctor to complete and sign the appropriate paperwork and

give you a prescription for one pair of approved shoes and three pairs of diabetic inserts. Foot Solutions can provide you with the right forms. Then return the Statement of Certifying Physician Form and the prescription (both completed by your physician) when you schedule your fitting at Foot Solutions in Largo. “Don’t lose your 2012 benefits because you waited until the last minute,” concluded Fernandez. “Call Foot Solutions in Largo right away, while there is still plenty of time for your doctor to complete the necessary paperwork and for us to fit you properly.” Foot Solutions in the Largo Mall is a board accredited provider for the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program. Call (727) 585-4200 or go to http:// www.TampaBayFootSolutions.com for more information.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 20

espite all of the other advances made in our society in recent generations, women continue to face unique challenges when it comes to preparing for their financial futures. Recognizing the Shortfalls For starters, women on average still earn less than men, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. And because women tend to serve as primary caregivers for young children and aging parents, women typically spend fewer years in the workforce. As a result, the average woman could earn significantly less than the average man during the course of a lifetime. That combination of lower earning power and fewer years in the workforce translates into less retirement savings for women. In addition, the average annual pension benefit for a retired woman is less than that of the average retired man. Adding to the inequity, Social Security benefits, based in part on workplace longevity, are also adversely affected. The end result is that retired women also tend to receive smaller monthly Social Security checks than men. Closing the Gap Consequently, it’s essential that all women and their loved ones embrace a more active approach to investments to make up for the financial shortfalls they could face at retirement. It’s particularly important to take advantage of tax-deferred individual retirement accounts and employersponsored savings plans when available. Remember, even a small increase in the amount of your investments or contributions may add up to significant savings over time. For More Information If you’d like to learn more, please contact Daniel Edmondson, Financial Advisor, 813-286-5661, http://www.morganstanley. com/fa/daniel.edmondson.

Article by McGraw Hill and provided courtesy of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor. The author(s) are not employees of Morgan Stan-

ley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”). The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of MSSB. The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of MSSB and MSSB makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of MSSB. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation by MSSB with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor(s) engaged McGraw Hill to feature this article. Daniel Edmondson may only transact business in states where he is registered or excluded or exempted from registration http://brokercheck. finra.org/Search/Search.aspx. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Daniel Edmondson is not registered or excluded or exempt from registration. Investments and services offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC. CRC 494611 5/12

Fitness—Being Proactive with Muscle Pain What to do when you have pain:

BY WALTER URBAN

have been in the gym 3 to 4 days a week for about 17 years and competing at a national and international level for 12 to 15 years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to be proactive with pain. Preventative maintenance can eliminate the majority of your injuries. Whether you’re a regular in the gym or a weekend warrior who wants to play hard— everyone gets sore muscles or joints. It’s natural and part of the game!

Health When you participate in physical activities you cause micro-tears in muscles that manifest as sore or aching muscles. These micro-tears are normal and are repaired while the body rests. The resulting muscle is slightly larger than before and better able to handle the stress that caused the initial tears.

intense is a sign that you’ve injured yourself. If therapeutic massage, ac1. Use ice to reduce pain and swelling tive release or all the above remedies and even as a preemptive measure to won’t work, seek out your doctor for get blood back into those torn muscles. an MRI or at least get his feedback. 2. Heat can also be used for muscle You should seek medical advice if: or joint pain—however, my favorite remedy is ice. 1. You have a serious loss of movement. 3. Try over-the-counter pain 2. The pain is severe. relievers like Aleve, Tylenol or Advil. 3. You are unable to bear weight on a Ways to avoid muscle aches and pain: 4. Research some of the joint or leg or use an arm. pain supplements, which often help 1. Do a dynamic warm up— 4. The area is swollen and/or warm to eliminate pain. something that raises your body touch, or you have extensive bruising. temperature like a light jog, stair 5. When muscle pain is more master, rowing, etc. before you stretch. 5. The pain or discomfort has not intense than normal, and you improved after self-care treatment. 2. Continue your warm up with have not sustained a major muscle dynamic stretching rather than tear, joint or cartilage damage, seek As always, if you have a medical static stretching. Active Release Therapy—it condition or you are unsure about targets specific problem areas. 3. Warm down after you are done your health, check with your doctor with your workout. before starting any exercise program. Sometimes soothing sore muscles To find more information on Walter requires more than an ice pack or 4. Get regular therapeutic deep tissue massage whether your muscles over-the-counter pain reliever. Muscle Urban and his World and National records, please visit walterurban.com. pain that comes on quickly and feels are sore or not.

Are you or a loved one diabetic and have

Medicare Part B?

Retirement Planning Information You Need To Know! Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 1st Join Us at Barrington Terrace, Sept. 12th at 2 p.m. The ABC’s of Medicare and Medicare Life Supplements

The Diabetic Therapeutic Shoe Benefit may provide those with Medicare Part B one pair of approved extra-depth shoes and 3 pairs of arch supports per calendar year.

SPEAKER: Reggie Levine, Licensed Insurance Agent

Foot Solutions carries a wide range of products for people with Diabetes, including: stylish comfort shoes • custom arch supports diabetic socks and foot care items

HURRY! Don’t lose your 2012 benefits!

Why And When Is A Power Of Attorney Or Living Will Needed?

Call now or check our web site for more information

SPEAKER: Elder Law Attorney, Sean Scott RSVP by September 10th

LARGO MALL • 727-585-4200

10500 Ulmerton Road next to Michaels Open Monday-Saturday 10-6

Call: 727-588-0020

www.bt-largo.com Assisted Living License #7933

333 16th Ave. SE, Largo FL 33771 Light refreshments provided. Seating is limited.

www.TampaBayFootSolutions.com Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 21

HOME LIGHTINGBreakthrough

A floor lamp that spreads sunshine all over a room. The Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp brings many of the benefits of natural daylight indoors for glare-free lighting that’s perfect for reading.

Modern light fixtures do little to overcome problems associated with improper lighting, such as eyestrain, dryness, and burning. As more and more of us spend longer and longer hours in front of our computer monitor, these problems are compounded. And the effects of improper indoor lighting are not necessarily

This light can change the way you live and work

“

It provides excellent lighting which is very close to true daylight. The lamp itself is light enough to be moved easily around a room and an office. The glare-free characteristics provide a very non-stressful illumination for prolonged reading. –Stanley G., M.D. As soon as I turned on the lamp and began to read the newspaper I could see the wonderful difference. This lamp is just what I needed. Thank you so much. –Donna E. I am a Happy Camper. Once again I can decipher these pesky little numbers on a crossword puzzle. No more filling in 35 Across when it should have be 38 Across. Can you imagine the frustration avoided? Moreover, I can enjoy again a paperback with small print. My reading options have increased.

”

–Jack W. Dozens of testimonials on file.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 22

limited to a physical problem: the quantity and quality of light can also play a part in both our mood and work performance. Studies show that sunshine can both lift your mood and enhance your energy levels. But as we all know, the sun does not always shine. Now, however, there’s a solution to the problem– The Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp will change not only the way you see, but also the way you feel about your living and work spaces. It brings the benefits of natural daylight indoors, simulating the full spectrum of daylight. The Balanced Spectrum’s 27-watt compact bulb is brighter than a 100-watt ordinary light bulb. With the lamp’s sharp visibility, you will see with more clarity and enjoyment in close tasks such as reading, writing, sewing, and needlepoint. It is especially helpful for aging eyes. Technology revolutionizes the light bulb • Save almost $61 over the life of the bulb • 8,000 hours bulb life • Energy efficient • Shows true colors Experience sunshine indoors at the touch of a switch. This amazing lamp is not only easy on the eyes, it is easy on the hands as well, featuring a special “soft-touch, flicker-free” rocker switch that is easier to use than traditional toggle or twist switches. And its flexible gooseneck design enables you to get light exactly where you need it. The high-tech electronics, the user-friendly design, and a bulb that lasts 10 times longer than an ordinary bulb–all these features make the Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp a must-have. Try the Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp for the best value ever! Now more than ever is the time to spread sunshine all over the room in your home at

You don’t need the sun to get the natural benefits of daylight • See with clarity and enjoyment • Creates natural, glare-free light • Provides sharp visibility • Flexible gooseneck design • Instant-on, flicker-free light • Pays for itself in energy savings over the life of the bulb this fantastic low price! The Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp comes with firstSTREET’s exclusive guarantee. Try this lamp for 90 days and return it for the product purchase price if not completely satisfied.

Balanced Spectrum® floor lamp Only $59.95 each + S&H Order two lamps and save $20! Please mention promotional code

45505.

For fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a day.

1-888-733-3875

We accept all major credit cards, or if you choose, you can pay by check over the phone. To order by mail, please call for details.

www.balancedspectrum.com

41486

ver since the first humans built a fire in their dark cave, people have realized the importance of proper indoor lighting. But ever since Edison invented the light bulb, lighting technology has, unfortunately, remained relatively prehistoric.

No Kidding! Lying Less = Better Health and Relationships

Participants said they realized they new study (“Science of could simply tell the truth about their Honesty”) reports that telling daily accomplishments rather than the truth when tempted to lie can exaggerate, while others said they significantly improve a person’s stopped making false excuses for mental and physical health. being late or failing to complete tasks. The study showed that Americans Others said that they learned to avoid average about 11 lies per week, but lying by responding to a troubling that participants could purposequestion with another question to fully and dramatically reduce their distract the person, she said. everyday lies. That, in turn, was associated with significantly improved health. Telling three fewer white lies than they did in other weeks resulted in less feelings of tension or melancholy, fewer sore throats and headaches. In weeks when participants told fewer lies, they reported that their close personal relationships improved and ATW_50069_45507_10x4.75:ATW-50069_10x4.75 8/24/12 1:36 PM Page 1 that their social interactions overall went more smoothly.

The simplest, most accurate watch on the planet!

“Ten-ten AM, Thursday, August 30th, 2012”

You never have to set this watch… in fact you never even have to look at it

This new Talking Atomic Watch is the ultimate in simplicity, accuracy, and practicality. It’s accurate to within a billionth of a second… and it talks! a second! It never needs to be set, because it automatically adjusts itself for daylight savings time and leap years. Easy to read, even easier to hear. The most accurate watch in the world is of no use if you can’t read it. This timepiece is designed to tell you the correct time… anytime. It features a clear, uncluttered

“I bought the Atomic Talking Watch for my father, who is 95 years old and can barely see. The "talking" feature was the main reason I got it for him, since he can no longer "see" a regular watch. I was attracted to the "atomic" feature because all my father has to do is to place it in a window to update, if necessary. He uses the watch all of the time and shows it off to all of his friends - more than once... and has come to heavily rely upon it. So much so, that I bought him a "backup" talking watch just in case it would happen to fail. However, it has been running strong for the past 2 years.” R. Humphreys

analog display that you won’t need reading glasses to see. Best of all, you can press a button and it will tell you the time in a clear, easy-to-understand voice. So whether you’re driving to an appointment or dining in a candlelit restaurant… you are sure to know the exact time. Press the button again and it will even tell you the day and date if you want. There’s even an automatic hourly chime. Try it for yourself… it’s risk-free. The US Atomic Clock cost billions to build and maintain, but you can have the next best thing for less than one hundred dollars. Thanks to a special arrangement with the manufacturer, we can offer you this watch at a special price with our exclusive home trial. If you are not completely

amazed by the accuracy and quality of this product, simply return it within 90 days for a “No Questions Asked” refund of the product purchase price. Call now.

Talking Atomic Watch was $89.95 NEW LOW PRICE . . . $49.95 + S&H

1-888-738-8016

Please mention code 45507 when ordering. 50069

Whether you travel or not… this watch is a necessity. This Talking Atomic Watch from firstSTREET maintains its phenomenal accuracy because it is designed to receive a signal from the US Atomic Clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. This clock is the standard for time measurement worldwide… it can go 20 million years without gaining or losing

1998 Ruffin Mill Road • Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 23

Mr. Modem

How Do I Clean My Smartphone Screen and Other Burning Questions

the ports. If your screen is caked with foreign matter, the more important by Richard Sherman question becomes, “What the heck are you doing with it?” Attempt to remove You have answered questions surface debris with a soft brush or in the past about cleaning compressed air first rather than using flat-screen monitors, but how do I the cloth because you may inadvertentclean the screen on my smartphone? ly drag a disgusting particle across the screen, which could cause scratching. To clean a smartphone, iPad, When you’re done, use the dry poriPhone, Kindle or similar tion of the cloth to remove any moisdevice, you will need a microfiber ture that remains. When the screen is or other similar lint-free cloth and shiny and dry, power the device back water. Once you have assembled this on and let it reboot and resync with extensive list of cleaning materials, your cellular or wireless network. disconnect any USB or power cables Oodles (it’s a technical term) of from the device and turn it off. additional device-oriented tips can be Dampen the corner of a soft found in my iPad and Kindle eBooks microfiber cloth with a trickle of at mrmodem.net/site/ebooks.html. water. Don’t use Windex or any other I can delete unwanted solvents, and if you’re thinking of documents from Microsoft giving it a quick swipe with a Brillo Office 8/27/12 2007 easily enough, but how pad, you might want to think again. JBP_47546_45506_10x4.75:JBP-47536_10x4.75 4:00 PM Page 1 do I delete them from the Recently With the damp cloth, gently wipe Used list? Thanks, Mr. M. the screen surface, but avoid wiping

No ract nt o C

HUNGER READS THE MORNING PAPER, TOO.

The Recently Used documents list is designed to clean itself up over time. As new files are opened, old ones will scroll off the list, so it’s really not necessary to do anything. If having documents on the Recently Used list is ruining your life, however, click the Office Button, then click Word Options > Advanced. Under Display, in the Show this Number of Recent Documents area, select 0 (zero).

Is there any way to have folders appear in Vista and Windows 7 with File, Edit, View, Tools, etc. at the top of each folder?

In Vista and Windows 7, the traditional Menu bar is disabled by default, which is just another example of Microsoft’s wacky sense of humor. Fortunately, you do have the ability to enable it. To enable it temporarily, when you have a folder open, press the ALT How can I reformat a flash key and the menu will appear. Press drive? I want to remove all data ALT again and it will disappear. To from it and start with a clean slate. enable it permanently, open a folder, then click Organize > Layout > Menu The procedure for reformatting TOGETHER Bar. Once enabled in this manner, 1any IN 6 drive AMERICANS STRUGGLES is similar, so go WITH HUNGER. WE’RE every time you open a folder, the to Computer (or My Computer), Menu bar will be there for you. then right-click the drive’s icon and For answers tofood your questions click Format. Select Format, Hunger Quick is closer than you think. Reach out to your local bank for ways to do your part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today. by e-mail, or to subscribe to Mr. then Start. Once the words “Format complete” appear, scream, “I’ve never Modem’s award-winning weekly newsletter, visit www.MrModem.com. felt so alive!” and you’re done.

Finally, a cell phone that’s... a phone?

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 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.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 24

Monthly Minutes

8888229251

Monthly Rate Operator Assistance 911 Access Long Distance Calls Voice Dial Nationwide Coverage Friendly Return Policy1

100

$14.99 24/7 FREE No add’l charge FREE Yes 30 days

$19.99 24/7 FREE No add’l charge FREE Yes 30 days

More minute plans available. Ask your Jitterbug expert for details

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 stuck with no minutes– that’s the problem with prepaid phones. Since there is no contract to sign, you are not locked in for years at a time and won’t be subject to early termination fees. 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. Available in Silver (shown) and Red.

Lo So Be ng un tte er d a r Lif Batt nd ery e

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 Call today to get your own Jitterbug Plus phone. Please mention promotional code 45506.

1-888-822-9251 www.jitterbugdirect.com

We proudly accept the following credit cards.

47546

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Jitterbug is owned by GreatCall, Inc. Your invoices will come from GreatCall. All rate plans and services require the purchase of a Jitterbug phone and a one-time set up fee of $35. Coverage and service is not available everywhere. Other charges and restrictions may apply. Screen images simulated. There are no additional fees to call Jitterbug’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. Monthly rate plans do not include government taxes or assessment surcharges. Prices and fees subject to change. 1We will refund the full price of the Jitterbug 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 is a registered trademark of GreatCall, Inc. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and/or its related entities. Copyright © 2012 GreatCall, Inc. Copyright © 2012 by firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc. All rights reserved.

Vinyl Siding: Popular Styles; Anything But Ordinary

any know (and appreciate) that vinyl is among the easiest siding products to install and maintain, but simplicity doesn’t have to mean boring. Several styles of vinyl siding are available on today’s market, including Traditional, Dutchlap, Beaded, Scalloped and Shakes. With so many colors, textures and styles to choose from, making your home exterior vision a reality is simple. The following are just a few of the unique styles available to you:

1. Traditional 2. Scallop 3. Dutchlap 4. Beaded 5. Shakes

Housing

Scallop—Scallop vinyl has rounded bottom edges in overlapping rows. It creates more of a Victorian style.

Traditional Vinyl Siding—Essentially, vinyl in its most classic form. Each individual board appears to overlap another horizontally, like traditional wood siding.

Dutchlap—According to homedoctor. net, dutchlap style siding is a more decorative variation of regular vinyl siding. With a clapboard style, the face of the siding is beveled (or tapered),

rather than cut into perfect rectangles. It illustrates the careful, handcarved craftsmanship of Old World carpenters.

Beaded—Featuring a half-round molding effect at the bottom of the pane, beaded vinyl provides more depth and dimension than traditional cuts. It resembles the Southern Colonial look. Shakes—Used on the entire home, or just as a focal point, shakes’ square-edge design is reminiscent of a New England style. Info from homeguide123.com.

Any business that relates to active adults 50 plus will benefit from advertising in

A F T E R 50

Contact us for more information: 1-888-670-0040 Visit us on the web: www.lifestylesafter50fl.com Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter

Call The Company That Has Received EXACTLY ZERO BBB Complaints In Our 18 - Year History… And Has Received more than 20 Angie’s List Super Service awards since Angies List started. Lots of companies like to TALK about great service and treating customers right, but very few have the documented track record to PROVE that they actually deliver. At Morgan Exteriors, we let our customers, our awards, and the BBB do our talking for us. Since 1995 we’ve installed over 21,000 windows and put siding on 2,400 homes—and our satisfaction rate (based on surveys) is an even 99.0%. Some companies talk about “no unresolved BBB complaints.” That means they had complaints—we’ve never had a single one. Save BIG on your electric bill!!!

Windows, Siding, Doors and More!

Interest free financing and Factory Rebates available!! Call Today for your free estimate!

(813) 931-4663 • (727) 502-5300 www.MorganExteriorsInc.com 16011 N. Nebraska Ave. #107 Lutz, FL 33549

License #CRC057210

“We Take the Risk Out of Home Improvements” Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 25

Have Some Flavor Fun in the Kitchen Y

ou don’t have to be a gourmet chef to add great flavor to your favorite recipes. Just look around your kitchen and try something new. Here’s a delicious Garden Tomato and Basil Soup that helped inspire the flavor of Lay’s® Garden Tomato & Basil flavored potato chips.

1/2 cup parsley, chopped and divided 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shredded and divided Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon, divided Freshly ground white pepper

Recipe Garden Tomato and Basil Soup

Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 T canola oil 1 1/2 cups diced white onions 3 T fresh garlic, minced 4 cups red tomatoes, chopped 2 14-oz cans vegetable broth 1/2 cup tomato paste 3 Tbsp. chopped basil Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1/2 lemon

Sauté onions in oil for 4 to 5 minutes, avoiding browning; remove from pan and saute garlic. Stir together. Add tomatoes, vegetable broth and tomato paste. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Remove soup from heat; add basil and blend in a blender or food processor for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is smooth. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve immediately.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 26

Also, try this roasted cauliflower side dish with a gluten-free crispy topping that’s infused with lemon juice and fresh herbs.

Roasted Cauliflower

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces Canola oil cooking spray 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 cup Lay’s® Lightly Salted Potato Chips, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cauliflower pieces on large-rimmed baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray and sprinkle with paprika. In small bowl, mix together crushed Lay’s® Lightly Salted Potato Chips, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup cheese, and lemon zest. Add chip mixture to cauliflower and combine with hands on baking sheet until incorporated. Top mixture with white pepper and juice of 1/2 a lemon. Bake for 25 minutes, mixing halfway to ensure even browning. Transfer to serving dish, garnish with remaining parsley, cheese and lemon juice as desired and serve. Recipe sources: fritolay.com and Family Features.

There’s more! Through November 18, Hawks Cay offers men and women (both past and present) of the military, fire and rescue, police, sworn officers and medical personnel a very special discounted room rate starting at only $99 a night on weekdays. Villas from $198/night. It’s Hawks Cay’s way of honoring the country’s true heroes. To learn more, please call (888) 395-5539.

Enjoy a Bit of Paradise in the Keys...

idway down the Florida Keys, there’s an island called Duck Key. It’s small, secluded. Aquamarine water stretches as far as you can see. You can relax—unless you want to fish or snorkel first. All of this and more awaits you at Hawks Cay Resort. Try fishing with a guide and one of their fleet of boats. Or explore the only living coral reef in the continental U.S. Make a dolphin connection while you view, feed and swim with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. There’s kiteboarding, snorkeling and stand-up paddling too.

Overseas Travel Tips

raveling overseas? Mike Kelly of On Call International shares tips of the trade for overseas travelers.

Be Street Smart: Women should wear cross-body bags and men should put a rubber band around their wallets to create resistance against their pants while site-seeing. Limit fancy jewelry or handbags.

Keep A Closed Door Policy: Do not open your hotel door for someone you don’t know. If you didn’t request something from a hotel bell hop, communicate via phone or through the closed door. Don’t open your hotel door to “room inspectors” who will swipe a valuable or two as they pretend to check the “quality of housekeeping.” Keep your hotel key with you during the day (not at the front desk), and leave your Do Not Disturb sign on your door so others think it is occupied.

Mix Up Your Money: Use credit cards, but have local currency on hand as well. Don’t use an ATM machine if someone is standing around you. Keep some extra cash or credit cards stored in the hotel safe or a secret, safe place. Credit card companies can provide travelers with a new card very quickly.

Protect your Passport: Your passport is the most important document to pack when traveling overseas. Besides the original, have a copy with you and one with family at home. Store a picture of it on your phone for emergency purposes. Should the unfortunate occur, having a travel assistance membership from On Call International can help.

On Call International provides medical, security and travel assistance, including translator services to assist in reporting incidents to police, passport services, worldwide legal assistance more for travelers 77 to 85 years of age. (800) 575-5014.

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 INSURANCE: AUTOMOBILES: o Medicare o Automobile Sales o Health o Life o Maintenance and Repairs o Long-term care o Recreational Vehicles HOUSING OPTIONS RESIDENTIAL LIVING: o Independent Living o Mfd/FactoryBuilt Homes o Assisted Living o RV Resort o Senior Apartment o Senior Apartments o In-Home Care o Villa/Condo/Single Family o Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care o Golf Community PERSONAL HEALTHCARE: CAREGIVER RESOURCES o Rehab Hospital o Family Counseling o Physicians o Caregiver Support o Dentists o Dementia Care o Eye Care HOME IMPROVEMENTS: o Hearing o Sunrooms/Home Improvement o Foot Care/Arch Supports o Pools/spas o Weight Loss o A-C Repair/Plumbing/Electrical o Supplements TRAVEL: o Home Health o Cruises o Land Tours o Prescription Drugs o Hotels/ Resorts o Medical Supplies o Local Attractions LEISURE TIME: FINANCIAL/ LAW: o Golf o Funeral Planning o Gambling o Retirement/Estate planning o Boating o Trusts/Wills o Theater o Medicare/Medicaid Assistance o Dining In/Out o Elder Law/Guardianships o Fitness/Gyms/Spas OTHER: SUN

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 Winners Were: P P Michael and Lyn Sewert — Congratulations! P

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 27

EXCITEMENT

ADD TO YOUR HOLIDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION

With a

SINGING TELEGRAM

Featuring

ELVIS

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Your Singing Telegram is

Only $75

Includes: Four Songs, autographed scarf and your choice of rose or teddy bear (Additional $25 for out of the local area)

GREAT GIFT

For Your Sweetheart, Loved One or Just For Fun! BIRTHDAYS - ANNIVERSARIES WEDDINGS - CORPORATE EVENTS BOOK A SHOW FOR YOUR NEXT OCCASION OR EVENT!

Call: 727-785-7947 or 727- 455-1237

e-mail: Russell.Elvis@yahoo.com • website: www.russellelvis.com

Celebrate Grandparents Day!

September 9

Movies Filmed in West Central Florida I

f your idea of a perfect afternoon is to watch a good movie, try one of these. All of them were filmed in West Central Florida locations and are probably available for checking out at your local library.

The Yearling (1947) —Hawthorne, Ocala The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) —Sarasota Easy to Love (1953) —Cypress Gardens Beneath the 12 Mile Reef (1953) —Tarpon Springs Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

—Silver Springs, Wakulla Springs Rebel Without A Cause (1955) —Silver Springs Revenge of the Creature (1955) —Marineland, Silver Springs

The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

—Fort Myers Follow That Dream (1962) —Crystal River, Inglis, Inverness, Ocala, Yankeetown Moonraker (1979) —Ocala, Silver Springs Never Say Never Again (1983) —Silver Springs

Smoky and the Bandit 3 (1983) —Ocala

Cross Creek (1983) —Cross Creek Cocoon (1985) —St. Petersburg

Manhunter (1985) —Captiva Island, Clearwater

Doc Hollywood (1990) —Micanopy, Ocala Edward Scissorhands (1990) —Dade City, Lakeland, Lutz, Wesley Chapel Rosewood (1997) —Cedar Key, Eustis Area

Great Expectations (1998) —Cortez, Sarasota Ocean’s Eleven (2001) —St. Petersburg

The Hawk is Dying (2004) —Gainesville The Punisher (2004) —Dunedin, Tampa

Join the Harmony

f you enjoy singing, there are five reasons to sing with the Palm Harbor Crystal-Aires. You will “sing your heart out,” sharpen your singing skills, establish lasting friendships, enrich your life and the lives of others and, quite simply, have some fun.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 28

Visit your local Barbershop Harmony Chapter, The Palm Harbor Crystal-Aires at 6:45 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Palm Harbor Community Center, 1500 16th Street, Palm Harbor. For questions or more information, call Wes Branch at (727) 784-8052.

hh, the fall months on the beaches are wonderful. Cooler mornings, light evening breezes…all at a much slower pace. Welcome to the off season! Hotel and motel managers will also tell you the fall months are the best time to visit for other reasons. Look what they say!

“Rooms with a view are easier to come by.” Forget about looking out over the local laundry room or the construction site next door and enjoy a view of the water. “We can give more personalized service and attention.” There’s time to chat, more time to answer questions and locals look up and greet you with a smile. You’ll find restaurants without lines. Ah, what a relief.

“Room rates are often exceptionally discounted.” Out of season vacations equal out-of-your-mind prices on many rooms. “The fall months are the best time for relaxation appointments. Court times and golf tee times are easier to come by. Same for spa treatments.” In addition to these, you’re just a short drive from

the many activities which make the area so inviting, such as galleries, parks, sports venues and more. “And don’t forget the spectacular sunsets over the Gulf…radiant golden sunsets right outside your door.” So make a reservation and go to the beach. While everyone else will be paying top dollar to stay during the winter months, you’ll be soaking in the relaxation, solitude and the satisfaction of a fabulous getaway…at a great bargain.

Across the street from the Gulf of Mexico Pet Friendly

6801 Sunset Way St. Petersburg, FL 33706

1805 Gulf Blvd. Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

(727) 596-2525

727-360-7233

www.floridaseastar.com

www.floridadolphin.com

400 feet from the nearest public beach access

10164 Gulf Boulevard Treasure Island, FL 33706 Telephone: (727) 367-1053 www.molloymotel.com

Apartments, Motel and Efficiency Units located directly on the beach.

10450 Gulf Boulevard Treasure Island, FL 33706 For reservations call: (727) 360-4940

www.windjammerflorida.com

For more information on how you can advertise your business please contact Chuck BIngham at 813-293-1550 or e-mail chuck@lifestylesafter50.com

Prices subject to change.

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 29

Banking in Bygone Times BY JOHN C. LIBURDI

he old banker back in my small hometown was king of a small empire. He was an extremely distinguished gentleman, not unlike the banker on Monopoly game cards. We all addressed him as “sir”; in fact, he was on a par with our mayor and minister. Our banker benevolently granted long-term loans so people would have roofs —TUCKover their heads and cars to drive.adopted He didn’t 05-04-11slice, dice and roll over mortgages to produce toxic assets; he was partnered with his bank customers for the long-haul. Plus, when I opened up my savings account, he gave me a free Toastmaster toaster! Besides the toaster, I received a passport-size savings account book that showed exactly how much

EVERY MORNING MY HUMAN SHAVES OFF HIS FACE FUR, HE’S FUNNY LIKE THAT.

money I had in the bank’s huge vault. Back then, a printing machine at the teller window documented each of my face-to-face banking transactions, right in my little book. Yes indeed; I proudly went to the bank every Friday afternoon to cash my weekly paycheck and make a deposit, knowing that others saw me as a working man reaping the fruits of his labor. And it was a pleasure to socialize with townsfolk while standing in line between long velvet guide ropes in rare summer air conditioned luxury. The bank’s splendor included Roman columns outside, thick carpeting inside and marble all over the place. When our old banker finally retired, his bank was absorbed into a regional banking group that soon went bust. At first the town thought it was a replay of the Great Depression, but then the FDIC stepped in to protect our

savings. Still, it wasn’t long before been digitized and, much like ocean the old bank lost all its customers to a tides and currents, it’s shifting back newly established branch of a national and forth across a global network banking conglomerate, housed in a of computer memory banks. Now cheap looking prefab building. They my wife complains that I spend too offered teaser interest rates to lure much time on my computer surfing in customers, but that only lasted the web. She doesn’t realize that I’m until our old bank closed its doors. continuously logged into my bank The new bank eagerly welcomes account, staring at the numbers to customers inside to open accounts and ensure that no one steals my money. take out loans. Afterwards, they’re The town’s old bank ultimately encouraged to make their transactions became the sales office for Wild Bill’s remotely via ATMs and home comput- Used Cars, where every car price ends ers, or even on smartphones while in 99. And so, we eventually succumb watching their kids out on the soccer to Keeping doing business with branches of Moving is the best medicine. active and losing field. Oddly weight enough,are thejust fewtwo tellers big banks. I suppose I can forgive of the ways that you can fight in the new bank are all very young them for destroying my hometown In fact, for every pound you lose, daughters ofosteoarthritis the old bank’spain. highly ex- bank, for taking billions in taxpayer pounds less pressure on money each knee. Forpaying me perienced butthat’s now four unemployed tellers. bailout and for information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org. The new bank’s décor is all young and negligible interest on my savings. contemporary too, pretty much like But, darn it, where’s my free toaster? the cell phone store across the street. Liburdi’s recent book is Well, I for one have come to accept “Italian American Fusion: that my money isn’t sitting in a Italy’s Influence on the Evolution nearby vault anymore. The money has of America.” (SENIOR WIRE)

Insurance Discounts For Mature Drivers Take Your Class Online! • Study at your leisure, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Simply read the course materials online and then answer a few quiz questions. • There is no need to attend boring classes or listen to long lectures. • After completion, of course we will issue a state-certiﬁed certiﬁcate for you to turn into your insurance company to receive your discount for a three year period.

Have a Florida’s Driver’s License and are 55 years of age or older? Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle Approved Course Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 30

Take Your Mature Driver Course On The Internet! If you have a Florida Driver’s License and are 55 years of 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.

To Register go to:

www.seniordriverclass.com

or call 1-800-771-2255

Seniors Getting Together Attention SGTers!

Screen respondents carefully. Always meet in public places and have your own transportation. Don’t divulge your home address. Be sure to provide a way for your correspondent to respond to you – phone number, e-mail address or Post Office Box address. Contact the authorities if you feel threatened or harassed by an individual. Be patient and careful – a good relationship and your personal safety are worth the wait!

WOMEN SEEKING MEN 4119 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Florida. 4158 WW ASIAN LADY ISO healthy, active W/SOH, NS, W gentleman 60 – 70 YY for FF and companionship who would like travel to SE Asia and day trips in USA. Please send recent photo. North Pinellas.

4160 HI, LONESOME Me—short, plump and beautiful, 70’s, long hair, blue eyes; lots of love and no sweetheart – sense of humor. Write to me soon. 4161 ATTRACTIVE ITALIAN SWF 64YY ISO youthful SWM with SOH. Possible LTR (age open). Enjoy outdoors, music, dancing, candlelight meals, cooking, baking, daily exercise, simple lifestyle, laughter, basic togetherness. 5’2” HWP, R, NS, NDrg, unique, honest, loving, healthconscious, witty, spunky. Zephyrhills. 4162 SEEKING COMPATIBLE GENTLEMAN NS, ND, H, W, sincere Christian, likes gardening, reading, cooking, music, dining out, concerts, dance, no ballroom, etc. Loving and honest. 4166 LIFE TO SHARE Active, petite 5’2” WW, NS, ND, W, C, F, R, 70s – swims, hikes, day trips, seeks savvy gent. FF. Palm Harbor.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN 4157 WM SEEKING HEALTHY, FUNLOVING C or J lady, 65 to 75. Retired guy ISO companion to share trips and cruises. NS looking for romance, have SOH. Picture appreciated, phone, write. Sun City.

4159 LOOKING FOR A NICE LADY for companionship to spend time with. NS, ND, 75, retired, 5’10”, 210. Tired of being alone. Age not important. Dade City. 4163 PINELLAS COUNTY W, M, 58, 5’(“, 160, ISO female 58 to 65, HWP, NS. Looking for laidback woman, fishing, beach, taking day trips. Looking for romance too. Send photo and letter. Madeira Beach. 4167 ISO EASYGOING SWF 45 – 65. M,W, R, D, 62, 6’1”, 170, NS, ND, FF, LTR maybe, SOH and TLC. Likes pets, swimming, beach walks, bicycles, tv, movies, similar. Hudson.

Commonly Used Abbreviations: F-Female, M-Male, S-Single, D-Divorced, WWWidow, A-Asian, B-Black, H-Hispanic, I-Indian, W-White, C-Christian, J-Jewish, YO-Years Old, YY-Years Young, ISO-In Search Of, SOHSense Of Humor, SM-Smokes, S-Light Smoker, NS-Non Smoker, ND-Non Drinker, SD-Social (Light) Drinker, DR-Drinks, NDrg- No Drugs, LTR-Long Term Relationship, HWP-Height & Weight Proportional, R-Retired, P-Professional, FF-Friendship First, TLC-Tender Loving Care.

TO RESPOND TO AN AD

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

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

RUN YOUR AD FOR ONLY $6 A MONTH

SENIORS GETTING TOGETHER Personal Ad Placement

Deadline for ads is the 15th of the month prior to placement.

Only $6 to place an ad!

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

Ad Copy • Please Print Neatly • 30 Word Limit

Title (First 4 Words):

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN. — BANDIT adopted 11-26-09

City (No Charge):

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

Name: Address: City: Phone:

State:

Zip:

E-mail:

MAIL TO: ATTN. / SENIORS GETTING TOGETHER, NEWS CONNECTION, USA, INC. • P.O. BOX 638., SEFFNER, FL 33583 Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 31

Last Month’s Answers

August Sudoku

ho knew? Here’s a “gross-out alert.” Your computer keyboard has more bacteria and germs on it than a toilet seat, according to getbuttonedup.com. Tech housekeeping is what it’s called.

WM. A. Bolinger is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

Win Great Prizes!

New winner selected each month

Tech Housekeeping: Clean Up Your Computer

Good Luck!

Sept. 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 Sept. 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 SEPT. 21, 2012

Word Search

To clean your computer keyboard: Use Q-tip-type cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the sides of the keys. Get a lint-free cloth to clean your mouse and the tops of the keys. Now, doesn’t that feel better?

For the inner workings of the keyboard, use a can of compressed air that comes with a long thin plastic tube. Spray the air between the keys of the keyboard to remove dust and other particles. Read the directions. Do not shake it. Hold the can straight when spraying. Spray in short bursts. Tilting the keyboard helps.

To clean a computer mouse with a trackball, unplug the mouse and then open the bottom up. Remove the ball and wipe it with a dry lint-free cloth. Look inside the mouse and use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the “gunk” off the small plastic wheels inside the mouse. Reassemble the mouse, and wipe the outside with the lint free cloth.

For a laser or optical mouse, do not disassemble for cleaning—just wipe it with the lint free cloth. Mousepads get very yukky. Buy a new one every three months or so. Best practice: Avoid eating or drinking near your computer. If you spill a drink on the keyboard, it is probably ruined. Crumbs of food between the keys? Don’t do it!

Word Search Sept. 2012

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

August 2012

Maggie Stokes is last month’s winner! Congratulations!

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 32

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 September 21 will win. MYSTERY PRIZE!

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

MYSTERY PRIZE!

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

Last Month’s Answers

Last Month’s Winner Is Judy Hofbauer Congratulations!

Enter to Win!

ALARMFORCE

PROTECTING OVER 250,000

PEOPLE ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

WITH LIVE TWO-WAY VOICE

HOME ALARM SECURITY SYSTEM

HOME ALARM

This month’s winner is

Enter To Win!

ONLY 25 $

/ MONTH

with

Myron L. Guisewite

ADD LINE-CUT PROTECTION FOR ONLY $ 99 + $ 4. 9 5 / month more

FREE!

Congratulations !!!

LIVE TWO-WAY VOICE WIRELESS ACTIVATION WARRANTY

1.800.267.2001

Last Month’s Answers

CALL NOW AND SAVE BIG! See more AlarmForce advantages at alarmforce.com Certain conditions may apply.

Perfect For Seniors

wanting to live independently in their own home.

ALARMCARE FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!

Send your answers for a drawing. First correct answers selected from the drawing on Sept. 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

Help is yours with the push of a button!

1.800.267.2001 Personal Emergency Response System Only $28/month. With No Annual Contract.

State Zip

FREE Live Two-Way Voice, Installation, Activation and Warranty.

myalarmcare.com

Certain conditions may apply.

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 • September 2012 • page 33

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 34

BRIDGE BITES

From The American Contract Bridge League

It Pays To Stay Awake

ast’s 3♠ bid was preemptive, showing a long suit (usually 7 cards) and a weak hand, its purpose being to make life difficult for the opponents. And so it does, pushing N-S into an ugly 4♥ contract which has 5 top losers. West cashes his three Clubs and then, for want of better, shifts to a Diamond. Dummy wins that, and draws trumps. It was fortunate for Declarer that West started with no Spades, otherwise he would have been down two in a hurry. But now, if Declarer can bring home the Diamond suit, both of those Spade losers will

disappear and this rotten contract will actually make! Do you play Diamonds from the top (hoping that they are 3-3 or that East has Jx)? Or do you finesse the Ten (playing West to have Jxxx)? It may be tempting to think “East has seven Spades and West has none, therefore West is more likely to have Diamond length.” But that’s only part of the picture and Declarer will count the whole hand. East started with seven Spades, two Hearts, and one Club, that much we know. This leaves three Diamonds, no more, no less! So Declarer confidently plays the Diamonds from the top and the Spade losers are thrown off. It pays to count in this game! It also pays to stay awake. Yes, you noticed, the defense was fast asleep! East must ruff the third Club, just in case West has no Spades. Now the Spades are cashed and it is down two. And let’s also mention that West should have helped his dozing partner by leading a low Club at Trick 3. That will wake him up! Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: www.stpetebridge.org.

Senior Trips This Month

Grandparent Humor

BY BRIAN GUNNELL

S 14 18 26

eminole Senior Center trips in September: Chow Crowd goes to downtown St. Pete for lunch. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino, Tampa. 9 a.m to 3 p.m.

Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: call Kristyn at 727-391-8345.

y granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, “You mean you can do all that, but you can’t play my Game Boy?” ~Author Unknown

DCSD

Debt Counsel for Seniors & the Disabled Representing Seniors, Veterans And The Disabled Who Are Living On Social Security, Disability, Pensions Or Federal Benefits And Who Can No Longer Pay Their Credit Card Debt In The Following Practice Areas:

$2 OFF for

seniors

Come meet “Winter” the dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap, now swims freely.

• Debt collection abuse • Harassing phone calls • Threats of arrest • Unlawful garnishment of federally protected funds

Senior $2offAdmission

(55+)

Good forGood up to Not Not valid with other for6uppeople. to 6 people. valid with otheroffers. offers. ExpiresSeptember December 31, Code XSCAXSCA Expires 30,2011. 2012. Code

800-992-3275 ext. 1304

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage • Clearwater, FL 33767

(727) 441-1790

www.SeeWinter.com

BRANDON Auto Clinic of Brandon ...... 813-654-8686 Xtreme Powersports ......... 813-626-6060 BROOKSVILLE Sunrunner Automotive ...... 352-596-2314 Napa Auto Parts ............... 352-796-4936 Master Auto/Air ................. 352-799-6444 Brooksville Transmission.. 352-796-6544 General Auto Parts ........... 352-796-2522 CLEARWATER JDs Cycle Shop ................ 727-827-2994 M & M Ultrasports ............. 727-412-8020 Stouts Auto Service .......... 727-216-6622 DADE CITY Reliance Auto Center ....... 352-567-5281 HOLIDAY NAPA Auto Parts .............. 727-934-4651 HUDSON White’s Quality Trans ........ 727-862-1968

Attorney James S. Giardina info@lawyers-united.com www.DebtCounsel.net Offices: Tampa, FL

LARGO Parts House ...................... 727-573-1580 OLDSMAR Murray Motive ................... 813- 854-5115 PALM HARBOR K & K Custom Cycles........ 727-773-1095 PINELLAS PARK George’s Performance ..... 727- 521-2206 PORT RICHEY Napa Auto Parts ............... 727-848-2509 RUSKIN Thompson’s Auto Parts .... 813-645-3204 ST. PETE Park Auto Service ............727-521-2910 Royal Edger ......................727-573-1700 Bob Lee’s Tires.................727-822-3981 Complete Auto Parts ........727-895-3821 Miles Automotive ..............727-323-0180 J.C. Automotive ................727-866-0044 St. Pete Power Sports ......727-456-6088 Suncoast Auto & Tire .......727-520-1148

The Grandparent Connection

The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandpa’s lap. ~Author Unknown Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. ~Alex Haley On the seventh day God rested. His grandchildren must have been out of town. ~Gene Perret

SEFFNER Schembries Auto Serv...... 813-685-5654 SUN CITY Killingsworth Automotive .. 813-634-4758 TAMPA John Erb’s ......................... 813-908-3333 Storm Automotive ............. 813-469-0055 Atlantic Automotive ........... 813-936-1510 Tony’s RamTech................ 813-877-6642 Insty Tune & Lube ............. 813-960-3908 Santiago Chopper ............. 813-671-9097 Xtreme Powersports ......... 813-626-6060 Mad Hatter ........................ 813-933-4179 Mad Hatter ........................ 813-374-9230 Mobile Auto Serv. ............. 813-892-3603

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

exercise your right to vote Register Now at

election.dos.state.fl.us

or call the voter assistance hotline toll free: 1-866-308-6739

For the Presidential Elections in November Lifestyles After 50 • September 2012 • page 35

SrConnectionsAd_31372 0112:File&Use01252012

4/25/12

2:15 PM

Page 1

Eligible for Medicare?

Look what Florida Blue has for you.

Monthly plan premiums on BlueMedicare Regional PPO and HMO** plans!

• Prescription drug, dental, hearing and vision coverage included • Large network of participating doctors, hospitals and pharmacies • Exclusive member discount programs and online coupons for popular products

We’ll help you find a Medicare Regional PPO, HMO, or Rx plan that’s right for you Call toll-free 1-800-876-2227, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET, 7 days a week. TTY users dial 1-800-955-8771.

bluemedicarefl.com

Visit us at a Florida Blue center. floridablue.com

* You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B Premium unless paid by Medicaid or another third party. ** In select counties. A Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and Medicare approved Part D sponsor. Exclusions, limitations, copayments, coinsurance and deductibles may apply. The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Y0011_31372 0512R File & Use 05162012 BMRPPO, BMHMO, BMPDP

Contact your local agent.