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

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

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 It’s been replaced by “thousands of niche markets,” according to John Yemma, editor of the notable publication, The Christian Science Monitor.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

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

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

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Bluegrass Concert features Captain Joe and the Bottom Feeders and other groups at Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers. Call (239) 939-2787 for information. 2 to 5 p.m. concert. $7 at the door.

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

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he lovable Sesame Street Muppets are 50. The late Jim Henson’s life’s work as creator of the popular, immortal Muppets tradition has assured his title as a world-renowned puppet maestro. His daughter, Heather Henson, continues his puppeteering work combined with her love of Florida wildlife and her Orlandobased IBEX Puppetry troupe, which will be performing twice during the week of “Ding” Darling Days, Oct. 14 – 20, 2012, at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. The troupe makes its Southwest Florida debut on Family Fun Day, October 14, with an interactive Endangered Species & Wildlife Parade, featuring life-sized puppets made of recycled material, plus kites, flags, drums, costumes and music. “We’re always adding new elements to our presentations,” said Company Manager Frank Ramirez, who visited the refuge and customized the show to the locale.

“You’re really going to get a good one here,” he promised with enthusiasm. “We created new creatures that are indigenous to this area especially for the event.” In addition to short, energetic improv parades every hour starting at 10:30 a.m. on Family Fun Day, the IBEX troupe will set up its Endangered Species Garden that day. Families can make their own puppets and join in the parades, play the troupe’s musical

instruments and admire the puppet critters at rest. IBEX will be back at the refuge the following Monday, October 15. Its Celebration of Flight begins at 10 a.m. with a half-hour bird kite-making session and ends with an outdoor celebration. Visitors will learn about the creatures the actors portray and ask them about their work. Later, kids can try out their new kites and perform along with the puppeteers and kite-flyers. “It was Heather’s mission to tour this around Florida’s parks, refuges and wildlife conservation areas because of her avid interest in wetlands and whooping crane migrations and protection,” said Ramirez. “We do

it because we love educating and love people seeing the puppets.” Aside from Florida, the puppet company traveled to China, where it took Best Show in the 2012 UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionette) Congress & World Puppetry Festival. “This is such a perfect fit for ‘Ding’ Days,” said committee co-chair Ranger Toni Westland. “You’re not going to believe how cool this is.” The 23rd Annual “Ding” Darling Days celebrates the refuge’s namesake, father of the Federal Duck Stamp program and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jay N. “Ding” Darling. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, “Ding” Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of the Refuge and Tarpon Bay Explorers co-sponsor “Ding” Darling Days with support from the local community and businesses. Visit dingdarlingdays.com for updates on events, information on sponsoring “Ding” Days, or to sign up for weekly bulletins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for travel packages may be made at 1 (877) GO2-BEAU. Packages start at $199 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes and fees, and are limited, subject to availability. Flights leave Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Flights will depart PIE at 1:45 p.m. and arrive at Beau Rivage at 2:05 p.m. Flights leaving Gulfport/Biloxi will depart at 10:30 a.m. and arrive back at St. Pete-Clearwater at 12:50 p.m. (all flight times are local). Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides transportation around the Biloxi area. Single rides: $1.25. Passengers over 60: $0.60. Unlimited daily pass: $5. Coasttransit.com. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 13

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The short answer is yes, oatmeal can lower your cholesterol. Now for the long answer. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is acted upon by the normal bacteria in your intestines. Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regularity and softens stools. Wheat bran, whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber appears to reduce your body’s absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes. This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, barley and prunes. The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet include 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, including both soluble and insoluble fiber. (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake.) However, Americans only consume about half that amount. There are other foods that work against cholesterol. Soy protein, found in such products as tofu, soy nuts, soy milk and soy burgers, can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol, particularly when it’s substituted for animal protein. Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 percent to 8 percent. That’s a lot of soy. People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein. Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk of breast cancer should consult with their doctors before eating soy, because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them.

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic. When walnuts represent 20 percent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet, they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent. Almonds appear to have a similar effect. All nuts are high in calories, so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are noted for lowering triglycerides, another form of fat in your blood. They also benefit the heart in other ways. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed, walnuts, canola oil and soybean oil. Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols, which are similar in structure to cholesterol; this helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent. The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people who with high levels of LDL cholesterol. You may want to try eating more soluble fiber, soy protein, walnuts and fatty fish. The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols. Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit. Of course, if you’re a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health, it is recommended that you consult your doctor first. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.

Silent Strokes Can Jeopardize Memory

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

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

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

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

• Have a face-to-face visit with a health care professional. Her doctor may sign a home health certification, verifying that she has had this visit and that she qualifies for home care because she is homebound and needs skilled care. • Receive certified care from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA). If your grandmother fulfills all of these requirements, Medicare will pay for skilled care in her home as well as care from a home health aide. A home health aide will provide personal care services, such as help with bathing, using the toilet and dressing. Keep in mind that her doctor will need to approve her plan of care every 60 days. As long as your grandmother continues to meet Medicare coverage rules, Medicare should continue to cover her care. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 15

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

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Health Expo. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Broadway Buddies” dinner theater featuring Bud Conover. 5 p.m. $27.

“Rock This Town” with tribute artists for Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. 7 p.m. $18.

Carolyn Enger in concert with ––the Piano Group. 2 p.m. matinee. $13. All events at Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte. Tickets, times and info: (941) 625-4175.

• Oktoberfest. Oct 10. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live music from “The Stein Swingers” oompah band. Enjoy german dishes: knockwurst and sauerkraut, pork schnitzels, cabbage soup, sauerbraten, potato salad, potato pancakes, german chocolate cake and more. $15. Beer and wine cash bar. Cultural Center of Charlotte County. (941) 625-4175, ext. 221.

Be-Bop and Doo-Wop Halloween Concert. Shows: 4 and 7 p.m. $15. Charlotte Cultural Center. (941) 625-4175, ext. 221.

• Collector Car Show and Open House, Nov. 10 , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charlotte Sun, 23170 Harborview Rd., Port Charlotte. See antiques, classics, sports, special interest vehicles and trucks from yesteryear. Food/beverages available. Live music by Leslie Sax Man D. Diabetes screening. Free admission. Open to all non-modified vehicles – register at Veteran Motor Car Club of America: (941) 235-7701.

Halloween Bingo. Up to $2,450 in payouts. 4:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. bingo. $35. $25/game only. Charlotte Cultural Center. (941) 6254175. Come in costume for a chance to win prizes

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Barktoberfest, pet costume contest. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Center Court, presented by Salty Paws. Pre-registration required. Call (941) 575-7599 for more information Fishermen’s Village is on the waterfront in Punta Gorda. Call (941) 575-3007 for details.

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Can You Handle Your Aging Parent’s “Significant Other” With Grace and Care?

hen your aging parent has a “significant other”—a sweetheart—in later life, things can get difficult. Here are four things to know in helping make decisions: • Your parent is connected to their sweetheart’s family in ways you are not. Their relationship can be deeply personal, and you need to respect and appreciate the dimensions of that relationship. Your father may have taught you that “big girls don’t cry” in his younger parenting days and yet weep openly himself with his sweetheart’s daughter when her mother (his sweetheart) dies. They have a different relationship than you and your father do. Accept it. • Because your parents are older, their health crises and end-of-life care will bring two families and all their permeations together. It’s in your best interests to open the communications sooner rather than later.

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sweetheart’s family in adjusting to a new situation. Needs are different and relationships are different. What if it becomes a battleground? Not all blended families blend well together. Serious fights are common. Accusations fly back and forth. No one may seem to agree on

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

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t is always a heartbreaking experience to see somebody in pain, or ashamed, or afraid to have dental treatment because of a bad past experience or financial difficulty, or because of a lack of knowledge. At Venetian Dental, we positively affect a person’s self confidence by creating a pleasant dental visit and improving one’s quality of life. To see a patient hold their head up high and smile is the best feeling… then you know you’ve done your job right! Venetian Dental has been in business for seven years. We have three convenient locations in Venice, Port Charlotte and Sarasota. Alexander Gaukhman, D.M.D. We offer all aspects of dentistry—anything from general check-ups and cleanings to advanced periodontal therapy, root canals, oral surgery, implants, cosmetic dentistry including crown and bridge services, teeth whitening, dentures and partials, orthodontic treatment and much more. Venetian Dental prides themselves as a one stop-shop. We are able to treat your dental needs with our many in-house specialists and on-site dental laboratory. We make dentures and CEREC porcelain crowns in the office. Emergencies are seen and treated immediately. We also offer interestfree financing and take most major PPO dental policies. Afraid of the dentist? No worries! Sedation options are also available to ease your fears. Patients enjoy the conveGum Disease: nience of quick, professional in a state-of-the-art Symptoms and Treatment service facility. “Friendly staff,” “honest advice” and “good people” are comments we hear most often…and patient referrals are the most complimentary gestures that we receive. Venetian Dental also works closely with the community, participating in many charity events There have been recent studies confirming the volunteer services. link between periodontal disease and heart dis- and Venetian Dental would like ease. It is very important to maintain a healthy you to choose us as your and stable dental condition, to prolong ones long term dental team, worklong term, overall health. We also offer every ing with you towards your single patient over 40 an oral cancer screening. personal goals and a healthy, happy smile! We strive to provide you with a clean, modern environment and employ highly educated staff members to offer you a professional and informative visit. Venetian Dental offers many monthly specials. Check out our ad in this month’s edition of Lifestyles After 50! Lifestyles After 50 • October 2012 • page 24

Veterans Corner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UDT SEAL Museum, Ft. Pierce. Collections and displays from SEAL history. (561) 595-5845

Veterans Tribute & Museum of Osceola County, Kissimmee. Huge collection inside Osceola Square Mall in Kissimmee. (407) 931-3133 Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, Titusville. (321) 268-1941

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elcome to University Village, where the culture is trademarked by Masterpiece Living,® a wellness initiative based on this philosophy: how you age depends more on your everyday lifestyle choices than on your genes. “We have developed a signature senior living community,” says Executive Director Tim Parker. “We are a friendly, active and vibrant group with ambitions and dreams.” University Village keeps you engaged in life through a variety of clubs, classes, in-house events and day trips. You can also meet friends at the on-site beauty salon, pool, health and wellness center, or in five elegant dining rooms featuring chef-prepared cuisine. “Our goal is to help our residents maximize wellness,” says Aarene Alessi, director of public relations. “Staying involved in a community network can help maintain the body and mind.”

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Safety Net for the Future Knowing that you will continue to be taken care of if your needs change offers peace of mind for you and your family. The Inn at University Village is an on-site assisted living Aarene Alessi, Dir. residence that also offers of Public Relations interdisciplinary skilled ever outlive their assets, they will and long-term nursing programs, and never lose their home or their care.” Harmony, our memory care program. “Please call me at (813) 975“It’s important to have a plan in place 5009 or email me at aalessi@ that covers healthcare and financial universityvillage.net, and I will needs that may arise in the future,” personally make the arrangements says Aarene. “Our life-care residents receive a financial guarantee that if they for your visit.” —Aarene Alessi

Exercise is encouraged at University Village, so we take the stairs to our third-floor apartment, walk to the mall, enjoy walks near our lake after dinner, and stop along the way for a game of miniature golf. The flexible dining has helped us meet wonderful neighbors and friends. We absolutely love it here.” —Charlotte and Jim Edmiston, residents

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– 13 Fine Swine in the Pit, Mulberry. Games, music, BBQ. More info online at fineswine.org. – 21 Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Coachman Park, St. Pete. Four days, free. Call (727) 461-5200.

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

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

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

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

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

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those suits. He also showed up with 3 Diamonds. That leaves two Clubs at BY BRIAN GUNNELL most. But would East bid so much with 4=4=3=2 distribution and virtually no HCP? No, it seems more likely that East is 5=4=3=1 and, if so, Declarer must hope that East’s Club is the Jack or Ten or Nine. She cashes the ♣A and, seeing East’s Ten, prepares to take an impressively deep finesse of the Eight on the second round! Well counted for 11 tricks except for one tiny detail. That’s right, West can also count and he inserts the Nine on the second round of Clubs. Now Declarer is locked in Dummy with no safe way back to his hand (if he plays a Spade, East will be sure to win and fire a Heart through). Down one. Declarer’s play was flawless right up to the point where he called for fter N-S reached 3NT, East, Take Your Class Online! Dummy’s ♠A at Trick 1. Instead, he figuring that his side had a • Study at your leisure, 24 hours a day, 7 a week. must hold updays the Ace and win the secprofitable sacrifice, offered his ond round. That way, lateranswer in the play, • Simply read the course online and then partner a choice between 4♥ or 4♠.materials he can get safely back to hand with a This pushed N-S toquestions. the perilous a few quiz Spade ruff and take that second Club contract of 5♦, which, as you will • There is no need to attend boring classes or listen tobites the finesse. Yet another contract see, Declarer is about to bungle. long5♦lectures. dust because of hasty play at Trick 1. Against West leads the ♠K, won After completion, of are course weVisit willacbl.org issue aforstate-certiﬁ more about ed by •Dummy’s Ace and trumps the fascinating game of bridge to drawn. Declarer can count 10 top certiﬁcate for you to turn into your insurance company or email marketing@acbl.org. tricks, but where is the 11th? Not the receive your discount for a three year period. To find a bridge club in Florida, go ♥K as West needs the ♥A to justify his Takeout Double. That means that a 4th to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Take Your Mature Driver On provided The Internet! Bridge article courtesy Club trick is required. Are Clubs 3-3? Course of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: Let’s count the hand. East bid both If you have a Florida Driver’s License and are 55 years of www.stpetebridge.org. majors and is no doubt at least 4-4 in

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

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