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Jeff Renner Our King 5 Television Weatherman …by Suzanne G. Beyer

To this day, Renner reflects on the vast size of eff Renner thinks of his the blast zone with no trees standing, no vegetation and career and life as premud—a lifeless environment. Mount St. Helens and postIt’s like the size of the entire Seattle area, including Mount St. Helens. Federal Way and Tacoma,” says Renner. The eruption of Washington’s St. Helens became a Mount St. Helens made history with significant event in Renner’s its 80,000-foot plume which deposited life…a life filled with ash in eleven states, spreading as far many diverse interests and as Oklahoma and sending Yakima opportunities. and Spokane into darkness. As St. Childhood Helens’ ash circled the globe in the As a child, Renner upper atmosphere, mudflows poured grew up thinking about down the Toutle River and into the outer space. His interest Columbia. The historic eruption also in astronomy increased became a big part of Renner’s life. when he visited the Adler Over 55 people were killed that Planetarium in Chicago, day, May 18, 1980, including Renner’s which heightened his desire good friend, David Johnston, a geoto become an astronaut. But chemist for the U.S. Geological Survey without 20-20 eyesight, this (USGS). Jeff feels it fitting that the dream slipped away. Johnston Ridge Observatory on the Jacques Cousteau and his KING 5 News meteorologist Jeff Renner recently retired from that long-time post mountain is named in his friend’s underwater sea adventures honor. comprised Renner’s second dream. your voice?” The teacher offered him a went back to school at the University As a reporter for King 5, Renner Maybe he could join the crew; but as speaking class, which led to a vast realm of Washington to study meteorology and to earn his Bachelor of Science made several trips to of new experiences. degree in atmospheric sciences. As St. Helens, where in While at the University of part of his new job at King 5, he took a 1979 he observed and Wisconsin, Jeff got a job offer at a reported on steam television news station in Milwaukee. class on mountain climbing at Mount Rainier. This experience paid off when, explosions coming With his rich, deep voice and a on assignment, he climbed to the from the mountain. degree in broadcast journalism and summit of Mount Baker and into the Late March, 1980, he political science, he became the crater. Today, viewers know Jeff Renner flew via helicopter to science and health reporter for the as King 5’s weatherman and chief the volcano with a station. meteorologist, a position he held since photographer where Happily, he interviewed local during this 1984. The King 5 Family residents, worked time, Jeff’s Over the years Jeff made lasting with engineers and neighbor researchers and also introduced friendships with his King 5 colleagues, forming a close-knit family with lived under “camping” him to his Jeff and his wife Sue taking a break during a trip conditions with no future wife, Jean Enersen, Mike James and Tony to Italy Ventrella, to name a few. He also stays warm water for showers. Sue, who in touch with photographers, producers Renner grew a beard at that time, he noted, “They were all worked as and engineers, the behind-the-scenes fitting right in to mountain-man mode. French.” a medical people who make it all happen. Days before St. Helens erupted, Fortunately, Jeff got social Along with sad stories, there are Renner returned to the mountain to see plenty of support from his worker comical antics in the news room as well. the north side bulging. Since engineers parents, no matter the at a local Jeff says, “The news report that day didn’t think the mountain would blow dream. hospital. was about a giant sink-hole opening that soon, Jeff left for Seattle. “We were a close As On May 18th at 8:32am, while family. I had extremely opportunity up in Florida.” During the telecast, inside his Redmond home, Jeff and his attentive parents,” says would have Jeff and a colleague pulled the lever in Jeff with his 10-year-old Siberian Husky, Roger it, while their chairs to lower themselves. With wife, Sue, heard a thud on the side of Renner. He was also a reprimand from management not to the house. particularly attached to his attending ever perform that stunt again, everyone His phone started ringing. It grandmother who taught him anything a conference in 1977, Jeff met King 5 on the set, and behind, laughed was a colleague in Toledo, Wash., is possible. Science and Health Reporter, Wendy uncontrollably. yelling, “Eruption going on”… with a As Jeff had no siblings, he became Tokuda, who said, “We have an Renner was often blamed for the subsequent call, “Lightning coming out close to his Dachshund “Schatzi.” He opening in Seattle.” weather on and off the set. As a guest of eruption cloud!” always loved animals and provided This appeared to be a good move of honor at Opening Day of Boating Viewers needed to see what was refuge to various frogs and salamanders. since Jeff loved outdoor activities and happening, so Jeff hopped in the King 5 Since Dad was a salesman, the family looked forward to hiking in the majestic Season in Des Moines, the sunny day Jeff had forecasted, turned cold, gray helicopter. As ash spouted, it was tough traveled, living in Chicago, Ohio and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. getting close enough to the volcano to Wisconsin. With that job offer, Jeff became King 5’s and drizzly. The Master of Ceremonies handed him a hangman’s noose for his report on the eruption. Coast Guard It was in high school that a new health and science reporter, replacing screw-up prediction. helicopters forced Jeff’s helicopter away possibility opened for him when his Wendy Tokuda. from the area. teacher said, “Have you ever heard To add to his interest in science, Jeff continued on page 22

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The Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Celebrates 125 Years …by Lynn Muehleisen, President, Ladies Musical Club of Seattle

Seattle in 1891 was no place for a refined lady, but in March of that year twenty-two women, all trained musicians, gathered together determined to make a positive impact on the cultural life of their young city. At a time when women were outnumbered by men in the Puget Sound three-to-one, these determined women decided they wanted to live in a community that valued great classical music. Since it was difficult in 1891 for women to pursue professional music careers, the newly minted Ladies Musical Club of Seattle began a series of concerts with their own talented members. By September of that same year, the organization would boast fifty members and plans for twelve concerts. But the intrepid Ladies had bigger plans! As the success of Ladies Musical Club (LMC) grew, a plan was devised to bring internationally acclaimed musical artists to perform in Seattle. At that time, none of the organizations such as the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera existed to attract great musicians to the Puget Sound region, and asking a musician to travel all the way from New

York or Europe to a pioneering, On March 21, 1921 members of the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle celebrated the 30th anniversary of their first concert rough-and-tumble place like Seattle was a huge risk, both physically and economically. They devised a plan to underwrite the fees of the musicians so there would be, at least, no economic risk in taking the train all the way from New York to Seattle. Rose Gottstein was the woman to get the job done. In 1895, Mrs. Gottstein traveled on the train to New York City herself, cash in Seattle Parks and Recreation hand, to entice musical artists and their representatives to commit to Lifelong Recreation Programs performing in the Ladies Musical Club for active adults ages International Series Concerts, as they 50 and better. would come to be known. As soon • Fitness Classes as Mrs. Gottstein was able to confirm the artist’s commitment, she hurriedly • Arts & Education traveled back to Seattle where the • Trips and Tours members of LMC busied themselves with selling tickets to cover their costs. It was a huge risk, but it paid off. The series ran from 1900 to 1995 and Call now to sign up for summer programs! featured such musical giants as Fritz Kreisler, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Marian Call 206-615-0619 www.seattle.gov/parks

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F.Y.I. ‘Secret Sauce’ of Senior Volunteers The passion and purpose of retirees and senior volunteers are making a difference, says Jim Emermann of Encore.org. When the wisdom that comes with age and experience is coupled with a passion for leaving the world a better place, seniors are making unexpected and substantial contributions. However, it can be difficult to find opportunities; barriers include the persistence of ageist stereotypes. Nonprofits that understand the ‘secret sauce’ of wisdom, experience and mastery will welcome encorestage adults in service of their mission and reap significant gains, adds Emermann.

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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Snohomish County celebrated its volunteers in May. The program matches people 55 and older with volunteer opportunities in their communities. Four volunteers received the President’s “Call to Service” lifetime service award, given to those volunteers with over 4,000 hours of documented service. The recipients were (left-right) Maria Leticia “Lett” Florendo of Marysville, Larry Wewel of Everett, Bobby Neason of Everett and Anne Peterson of Brier. For more information about RSVP, please call your local RSVP office.

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Inspire Positive Aging Award Winners Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services of King County) awarded five deserving King County seniors the “Inspire Positive Aging Award” on June 9. Richard Body (82) - Community Service: Dick volunteers for three senior services From left to right: Fai Coffin, Dr. Dominick Minotti, Barbara programs including Johnson, Dick Body, Geraldine Allsopp Hyde Shuttle, Volunteer Transportation and Meals and serves on the advisory council to establish support for older LGBT on Wheels. He also volunteers at folks. His nominator said, “Nick South King Fire & Rescue and the seeks out ways to help individuals Des Moines Senior Center. As his with special challenges.” nominator said, “He doesn’t just Fai Coffin (76) - Advocacy do his job, he goes the extra mile & Activism: A lifelong to bring a smile, wipe a tear, make activist for peace, justice and a child laugh, a dog wag its tail, a community understanding, Fai homebound senior feel special and has demonstrated continuing loved.” efforts to promote inclusiveness Geraldine Allsopp (93) and connection, especially for Health & Wellness: Gerri has women, elders, working people, a cheerful spirit, takes on new lesbians and communities of adventures and always embraces color. Her nominator said, “Fai is life. Gerri is very active at her always FUN, but as an outgrowth church. Her first love is music of her continued inspiration, and she still gives piano and which is Fai just being Fai, we are voice lessons. Her nominator discovering new ways of belonging, says: I am in her yoga classes… perhaps the essence of health and she encourages me to keep going contentment.” towards the goal of being a Barbara “Johnson (95) flexible, graceful, strong 93-yearLifelong Learning: Barbara is old! Gerri has boundless energy and gives all of us hope – that we, the oldest member of her senior center’s Hula group: the Kupunas. too, can age gracefully with a full A Kupuna, a Hawaiian word, “is meaningful life.” an honored elder who has acquired Dr. Dominick Minotti (79) enough life experience to become - Intergenerational Impact - Dr. a family and community leader.” Minotti is a retired physician and Army Colonel who is an inspiration Despite two hip surgeries and surviving lung cancer (although to all because of his energy and drive. He tutors and mentors special she never smoked), Barb loves to dance. Her nominator said, “It is a needs youth and young adults, joy to watch Barb dance. Her love volunteers with Navos, St. James Children’s Music Program and sings of Hula and the delight she has in life shines through. She is truly the in St. James’ nationally acclaimed most beautiful and inspirational choir. He serves as a volunteer board member for Gay City Health senior one could ever meet!”

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New UW Geriatric Pharmacy Research Center Addresses a Growing Need

Not a Young Lady …by Hallie Rive Appel

The other day I had to drop by the grocery store for a loaf of bread. As I put it on the checkout counter, the young Hallie Rive Appel checker leaned forward gorilla-like on his knuckles and spoke loudly into my face. “HOW’S YOUR DAY GOING, YOUNG LADY?” I felt like looking all around me, left, right, behind, as if for some young lady. No Prime Timer likes to be patronized by a pipsqueak. But I thought, he’s so very young, and today might be his first day on the job, and he’s only saying what he must have heard some other checker say, so I merely said “fine, thank you” and handed him the money. “DO YOU WANT HELP OUT WITH THAT?” he asked as I turned to go. No, I could probably totter out with my loaf of bread by myself. Or push it along on the floor if it was too heavy. But again I was polite. Or almost polite. “No

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thank you, I think I can manage by myself,” I said, smiling to show I meant him no ill. And I didn’t mean him any ill. I remember myself as a child, thinking that anyone over 40 was old. I felt very sorry for those old people. How could they smile or laugh or have any fun at all when they were about to die? Even as a teenager I was surprised when the mother of a friend began to learn a foreign language. What can be the use of that? It was pitiful – so little time to use it. She was in her fifties. As I grew older myself, the age of becoming old advanced to 60, then 65, then 70. I remember driving my mother to SeaTac to join a tour for Japan when she was 70. She said, “Please don’t mind too much if my plane falls into the sea. I have had a very happy life.” She explained, “I have lived my quota of years, and I consider any years beyond this a bonus.” Some years later she said that she thought that there were three decades of old age: young old age from 70 to 80, middle old age to 90, and old old age to 100 and beyond. By then she wanted to

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These days, people are living longer with chronic illnesses using medication to manage conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Among older adults, medication-related problems – side effects, falls, overprescribing and improper adherence – are among the top causes of hospitalizations and the loss of independent living. With that backdrop, the University of Washington School of Pharmacy launched the Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy Research, Education & Outreach. The Center will promote the discovery and optimal use of medications in older adults. Researchers will collaborate on projects related to: • medication management, adherence and safety; • the role of drugs in prevention and treatment of health conditions affecting older adults – for example, falls, fractures, cognitive decline, dementia, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders; • ways to enhance pharmacists’ ability to care for older adults and underserved populations. The Center also will encompass training programs in geriatrics for Pharmacy doctorate and other students. Funding for the center and its continued on page 22

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“I Thought I Was the Only One” …by Mara Kouides and Jacob Stuivenga, Master of Social Work Students at University of Washington

In one room, eight older adults over the age of 60 are seated in a circle. They gather several times a week, talking and listening together with a total of 500plus years of unique life experiences accumulated over many decades. They all find themselves in this one room due to a shared desire to cope with various symptoms of depression and anxiety. Some of the group members have racing thoughts and limited concentration, others feel unmotivated to get out of bed or leave the house, while others feel disconnected from their loved ones and community.

Each person bravely decided to join the group and learn from each other’s challenges and strengths. Mental health symptoms often lead people to feel very isolated. For some, group therapy decreases that sense of isolation. Participants often remark, “I thought I was the only one. I didn’t know other people are in the same boat.” One place that provides this support is the UW Northwest Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The program offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a group setting for older adults with mood

disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression, bipolar). People attend two to three days per week for four hours, working with a program psychiatrist and clinical social workers. In most cases, Medicare benefits can be used to fund the program. One of the key concepts of CBT is that how we think affects how we feel. People use CBT to recognize and change thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. One common exercise is to identify unhelpful thoughts, such as all-or-nothing thinking, and replace them with helpful

ones that bring nuance to perspective. This method shows significant effectiveness in treating anxiety and depression in older adults, whether in individual or group therapy settings. Health changes over the lifespan are undeniably common, but factors some people may think of as natural to the aging process, such as the challenges previously mentioned, may actually be significant features of a mental health diagnosis. Much of the medical care of older adult focuses on physical symptoms, often not adequately addressing mental health needs. Overall, older adults are underserved in comparison to younger and middle-aged adults and when they receive treatment it is more often from continued on page 14

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Losing Sleep Over Menopause? Talking on the phone can help!

…by Michael Steigmeyer, Communications Specialist, University of Washington School of Nursing

“Many women don’t want to use Like many women going medications or hormonal therapies through menopause, Deborah to treat their sleep problems because Diamond was struggling of concerns about side effects,” she to get a good night’s sleep. said. “That’s why it’s important to Hot flashes woke her in the have treatment options for them middle of the night, and she aside from medicine.” often struggled to get back to The study involved more than sleep. 100 Seattle-area women ages 40 to “I looked into all kinds 65 with moderate insomnia who of sleep remedies, short Deborah Diamond found help getting a good night’s sleep by participating in a Seattle study experienced at least two hot flashes a of taking hormones or day. All of the women were asked to prescription medications,” keep diaries to record “Every woman goes she said. “I didn’t notice anything their sleep patterns, different or feel any improvement.” through menopause and and the women most women experience Diamond finally found relief rated the quantity, hot flashes and problems after participating in a study by the frequency and severity University of Washington School of sleeping at some point of hot flashes at each during their menopause Nursing and the Fred Hutchinson assessment point. transition,” said Susan Cancer Research Center. The women McCurry, research professor The study found chatting on also participated in Psychosocial and the phone with a sleep coach in six telephone Community Health at the improved sleep for women going conversations of 30 University of Washington through menopause. Researchers School of Nursing, and also found phone therapy helped Susan McCurry, the study’s minutes or less over eight weeks with a principal investigator. the study’s principal menopausal women better cope sleep and menopause investigator. with hot flashes and night sweats coach. The phone calls were “It’s important to treat these that often disrupt sleep and daily conducted by non-sleep specialists conditions because poor sleep can activity. The study was published – a social worker and a psychologist lead to daytime fatigue, negative in JAMA Internal Medicine and – who received a day of training in mood and reduced daytime conducted via MsFLASH, a therapy techniques. productivity, as well as long-term research network established “Since the intervention was health consequences like weight under the National Institutes of delivered by non-sleep specialists Health and funded by the National gain, diabetes and cardiovascular over the phone, it could potentially disease,” she said. Institute on Aging.

be used in primary and women’s health centers for women who do not have access to sleep medicine specialists or clinics,” McCurry said. “This intervention would be much less expensive to deliver than traditional, in-person therapy.” Half of the study participants got specific sleep/wake schedules and were given helpful tips to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. They were instructed to create bedtime routines and an environment conducive for sleep, such as turning off electronics at least 30 minutes prior to bed, not drinking caffeine or alcohol after dinner and keeping their bedroom at a slightly lower temperature. Coaches also taught these participants cognitive strategies to help deal with ruminating thoughts keeping them awake at night. The women in the study who received specific behavioral instructions and sleep tips experienced significant, long-term sleep improvements. They also reported that their hot flashes interfered less with their daily functioning, even though they didn’t experience changes to hot flash frequency or severity. “After the ninth or 10th day of the study I was waking up and feeling like I had some really solid and refreshing sleep,” said Diamond, who shared some of the helpful techniques with her sisters and nieces after the study ended. “If you keep to it, it works!” ❖

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Fiber May Pack Some Hidden Health Benefits Most people know that a diet high in fiber helps keep a person “regular.” Now, Australian researchers John Schieszer have uncovered a surprising benefit of this oftenundervalued dietary component. They have found that eating the right amount of fiber from breads, cereals and fruits can help us avoid disease and disability into old age. Using data compiled from the Blue Mountains Eye Study, which included more than 1,600 adults aged 50 years and older, the researchers explored the relationship between carbohydrate nutrition and healthy aging. They found that out of all the factors they examined, which included a person’s total carbohydrate intake, total fiber intake, glycemic index, glycemic load and sugar intake, it was the fiber that made the biggest difference to what the researchers termed “successful aging.” Successful aging was defined as including an absence of disability, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment, respiratory symptoms and chronic diseases including cancer,

coronary artery disease and stroke. “Out of all the variables that we looked at, fiber intake, which is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest, had the strongest influence,” said lead author Associate Professor Bamini Gopinath, PhD, who is with the Institute’s Centre for Vision Research. “Essentially, we found that those who had the highest intake of fiber or total fiber actually had an almost 80% greater likelihood of living a long and healthy life over a 10-year follow-up. That is, they were less likely to suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, dementia, depression and functional disability.” She said this the first study to look at the relationship between carbohydrate intake and healthy aging, and the results are significant enough to warrant further investigation. Helping Stroke Patients Walk Again A surgically-implanted neuroprosthesis, which is programmed to stimulate coordinated activity of hip, knee and ankle muscles, is now offering the hope to substantially improve walking speed and distance in patients with limited mobility after a stroke. Investigators are now reporting in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on an implanted

stimulation system for multi-joint control that they believe is a promising intervention to provide assistance to stroke survivors during daily walking. Nathaniel Makowski, PhD, and colleagues of the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center report their experience with an implanted neuroprosthesis in a 64-year-old man with impaired motion and sensation of his left leg and foot after a stroke. After thorough evaluation, he underwent surgery to place an implanted pulse generator and intramuscular stimulating electrodes in seven muscles of the hip, knee and ankle. The scientists then created a customized electrical stimulation program to activate the muscles, with the goal of restoring a more natural gait pattern. The patient went through extensive training in the researchers’ laboratory for several months after neuroprosthesis placement. In a ‘beforeand-after’ study design, the patient showed significant gains in walking speed and distance. The researchers emphasize that large-scale studies will be needed to demonstrate the wider applicability of a neuroprosthesis for multi-joint control. However, if the benefits are confirmed, this implanted system could help some stroke patients. Improving Lung Cancer Survival Rates A new British study is suggesting that patients with a high risk of developing lung cancer can be identified with early stage disease and have up

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July/August 2016 to a 73% chance of surviving for five years or more. The UK Lung cancer screening trial (UKLS) was conducted at the University of Liverpool and was a randomized controlled trial of lung cancer screening versus usual care in 4,055 individuals that used a populationbased questionnaire to identify high-risk individuals. The screening involved low dose computed tomography (LDCT). The main reasons why lung cancer outcomes are so poor are because approximately 70% of patients are not diagnosed until the disease is too advanced. In the United States, the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial (LDCT) was shown to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20%. The UKLS screening trial suggests that the screening intervention could be cost effective. However, this needs to be confirmed in future studies. “The UKLS trial has successfully demonstrated that we have a way to screen for lung cancer in high risk individuals,” said John Field, who is a Clinical Professor of Molecular Oncology at the University of Liverpool and the chief investigator of the UKLS trial. “However, as UKLS was a pilot trial, researchers are currently awaiting the outcome of the Dutch CT screening trial, which will potentially provide mortality data to argue for implementation of a national lung cancer screening program.” ❖ John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute. He can be reached at medicalminutes@gmail.com.

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In the Summer Sun, Beware the ‘Umbles! …by Elizabeth Diehl

Mumble, stumble, fumble, grumble. If you’ve been feeling that way lately, brew a cup of peppermint tea, because your “umbles” may be signs of dehydration. Advice about drinking water becomes trite and stale over time. Suggestions to drink eight glasses a day feel like admonishments, and reminders that “the body is 80 percent water” are unhelpful. And yet, here I am, sounding the bells yet again, because good hydration is essential to physical and mental health. All systems of the body rely on proper fluid balance. When we don’t drink enough water to replace what we lose, our bodies become dehydrated and stressed. Although a delirious trekker lost in the Sahara makes a colorful poster child, many effects of dehydration are not obvious and occur much closer to home. Spells of dizziness, constipation and general declines in health may all be related to dehydration. Perhaps most critically, dehydration affects the mind. Severe dehydration can impair memory and concentration, but even mild dehydration can worsen your mood and

cause you to feel tired. Older adults are more vulnerable to water losses than younger people. As the body ages, the portion of it which is water decreases – down to just 55 percent. This reduced storage of water can be viewed as reduced resiliency to dehydration. Some health conditions may also predispose a person to dehydration. High blood sugar resulting from undiagnosed or uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and certain medications (including some blood pressure meds) cause increased water losses. These people need to drink extra fluids to compensate. How much is enough? Thirst is a powerful feeling, but not a reliable judge of hydration status. By the time a person feels thirsty or parched, their body is already dehydrated, drawing water away from body cells. Some older adults may not feel strong thirst at all. The reflex diminishes with age, putting adults over 50 at greater risk of dehydration. Mind and body cues other than thirst also indicate the need to drink fluids. If you find yourself craving a

This salad is simple, juicy and thirst quenching. Serve at room temperature to let the flavors speak. 10 minutes / Yields 4 cups

Ingredients 2 cups chopped watermelon, ½-inch cubes (approximately 2/3 pound) 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes 4-5 basil leaves Zest of half a lemon

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Place the watermelon and cucumber in a serving bowl and gently mix together. Finely chop the basil leaves, and add to the mix. Add the lemon zest and give the salad a final light toss. Enjoy in the shade.

giant glass of iced tea this summer, seize the opportunity to notice what else you are feeling. How is your mood? Can you concentrate well enough to do math in your head or read an article? Are your mouth or lips dry? How are your coordination and dexterity? By monitoring your mental and physical states you increase your awareness of mind and body, and you may learn more cues of the need to drink water. Preventing dehydration is key. To stay well-hydrated, drink fluids throughout the day. Avoid alcoholic or high-sodium drinks (some canned vegetable juices), which actually worsen dehydration. Water, it’s no secret, is the best beverage. To flavor water without sweetener or salt, herbs and citrus go a long way. When working outside, I like to put a sprig of rosemary in a pitcher of water to sip from throughout the day. Popsicles (that can be easily made with 100 percent fruit juice) are a great frozen liquid alternative. Fruits and vegetables are also sources of water, whereas salty

foods contribute to dehydration. Drink extra water when you enjoy a salty snack. A person loses water not only in urine and feces, but also imperceptibly, in the breath and through the skin. These unnoticed losses increase greatly on hot, dry days. As the days heat up, we should look out for ourselves and for those around us who may need extra help or encouragement. Of course there are exceptions to the typical hydration advice. People with kidney disease or congestive heart failure have very different water requirements, which should be monitored by medical providers. But most people will benefit from extra fluids. And few can resist a juicy slice of watermelon. ❖ Reviewed by Cristen L. Harris, PhD, RDN. Non-profit, accredited Bastyr University (Bastyr.edu) offers multiple degrees in the natural health sciences, and clinical training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (BastyrCenter.org), the region’s largest natural medicine clinic.

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FYI Five Star Nursing Care Making the decision to move a loved one to a skilled nursing center can be one of the most difficult decisions a family makes. Knowing where to go for rehabilitation following surgery can be a puzzle. When the time comes, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed a rating system to help consumers. The guide can be accessed online, and provides consumers crucial information about the overall rating, health inspection results, staffing, quality measures including medical practices, amenities and patient satisfaction for each organization. The CMS website features a quality rating system that gives each health center or nursing home a rating between one and five stars. Organizations with five stars are considered to be of premier quality, while nursing homes with one star are considered to be far below average. Typically, only 10% of organizations in each state receive the superior 5-star rating while 70% receive an average rating of 2-4 stars. Consumers can access this information on the CMS website at: www.medicare. gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html Hearthstone Retirement, a continuing care community located in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle, received a 5-star rating last month. For information about the Hearthstone, visit www.hearthstone. org or call 206-517-2213.

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My Old Dog

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Best Places to Retire in Washington This special edition of Northwest Prime Time features our 15th Annual Best Places to Retire issue. Inside you will read about the places in Washington State that have achieved national acclaim this past year as great places to live and to retire. Can you guess the Northwest towns and cities that made this year’s list of best places to retire? Read all about it on pages 12 and 13. In the meantime, consider what living your retirement dream means to you while perusing the article below.

Living the Retirement Dream Last month, writer Maryalene LaPonsie of U.S. News & World Report posed the provocative thought that living the retirement dream shouldn’t be reserved for only the wealthy. “These lifestyle options could be within reach for retirees with more modest means,” she writes. “The key is to identify retirement priorities and focus money there…” The idea is that high-wealth retirees may not necessarily be using their money to buy luxury yachts and other high-end goods. And also that things are not what usually make us happy. “Since the wealthy often spend years living within their means in order to accumulate wealth, they continue to be restrained in their spending during the senior years,” said Steve Cordasco, owner of Cordasco Financial Network. Yes, they have plenty of money and the freedom to do whatever they want, but “those with smaller nest eggs can still take their lead from rich retirees.” “It's not

how much money you have; it’s your enjoyment of it," says Ken Moraif, founder and senior advisor at Dallasbased Money Matters. LaPonsie writes that people are often surprised at what is affordable in retirement and what costs more than expected. “Travel, for instance, is often considered a hobby for the rich, but there's no reason less-wealthy retirees can't also see the world,” she writes. Moraif says seemingly luxury travel can be pursued by someone with more modest means. "The wealthy person might be in a room with a living room and a library," he says. "You can do the same trip in a smaller room." It’s all a matter of identifying options within your budget. The richness of the experience itself is often what matters, not the richness of the accommodations. And sometimes a less costly but equally intriguing travel destination may be the key. “While retirees may be surprised at how easily they can travel within

their means, they may be shocked by the price of dining out. It’s what can kill a budget in retirement,” Cordasco says. It might be worth it to give up fine dining in order to free up money for what really matters to you. Instead, linger in your favorite restaurant enjoying coffee and dessert, or a cool drink on the deck. Identifying what really matters to you will enhance your satisfaction. Scouting out low-cost cultural opportunities (free community concerts, free museum days, the many free and low-cost adventures, cultural and educational programs offered by your local community center, college or through senior programs). Perhaps it is the freedom to spend time with

grandchildren…sharing the joy of an ice cream cone or taking in the local sights together. Maybe what’s important is having time to take your furry friend to the dog park, enjoying simple get-togethers with friends, catching movies on senior discount days, or having the time to pursue your hobbies and to give back to the community – these are the experiences that can make life feel full and rich. “Living like you're rich may be more about your state of mind than how much money is in your bank account.” ❖

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national lists in 2016 for “Best Places” in Washington State retirement destinations. Last month, Kiplinger rated the 10 best states for retirement and Washington came in at a healthy number 7. Washington State’s cost of living and health care costs are about average, but what sets Washington apart is it’s friendly tax rating for retirees.“The Evergreen State can Seattle, a perennial favorite on “Best Places” lists, was be a great place to stay refreshed noted by U.S. News & World Report as one of the most throughout retirement,” says the desirable places to live in the country, and AARP called report, which lists Washington’s Seattle one of the nation’s most livable places for people Abundant sunshine and lower cost-of-living have boosted several eastern Washington great opportunities to boat, swim, over 50. Photo courtesy VisitSeattle.org destinations in national “Best Places” surveys, with Spokane topping the list this year. Spokane offers high-quality medical care, cultural and educational amenities, easy access climb, hike and enjoy outdoor to nature, 33 golf courses, more than 20 wineries and only half the rainfall of Seattle. activities. “No wonder the state ranks third in the country for physically active seniors.” Each year, Northwest Prime Time able to remain active and engaged. summarizes national “Best Places to Importantly, the elements that make Kiplinger specifically calls out Spokane as a nice choice for a community livable are useful for Retire” lists for notable Northwest people of all ages, not just Americans nature-loving retirees. Spokane locations that achieved national Where to Retire magazine featured Olympia, which shows up on “Best Places” lists each year is not only noted for its easy 50-plus. acclaim as great places to live and access to the great outdoors, but The organizations that rank best retire. Washington high as one of the best states it also offers 33 golf courses, more places to retire typically look at such AARP defines a livable than 20 wineries and many breweries to grow old in, coming in at 8 in the nation. factors as a strong local economy, community as one that has “Washington provides a fairly senior-friendly scenic beauty and outdoor recreation, and distilleries around the region. affordable and appropriate housing, environment,” said the report, mentioning climate, access to quality healthcare, And while Seattle gets an average of supportive community features and close to 40 inches of rainfall per year, a high quality transit system, which can support services, as well as adequate housing, transportation, services be essential for maintaining independence Spokane sees only half that amount. for seniors, healthy infrastructure, mobility options which together in old age. And the great many factors By the way, South Dakota came being near a major university, facilitate personal independence which make Washington one of the more out on top of Kiplinger’s list. They walkability and other active lifestyle and the engagement of residents prosperous states contributes to greater cite affordability as the main factor considerations, and having dynamic in civic and social life. It’s a place independence overall for seniors. Hawaii pushing it to the top. But wouldn’t downtowns with an array of dining, where people can get to where came in on the top of their list. Another you rather live in Washington? shopping and cultural experiences. they want to go, living comfortably 24/7 report identified “America’s 50 Best 24/7 Wall Street also ranks Read on to learn what topped the and in good health, and being Cities to Live.” Kirkland was the only city in the state to make their list. Forbes’ Top 25 Places to Retire in 2016 – Forbes’ annual list noted one Washington State city: Walla Walla. “60,000 population capital of wine country and college town in southeastern Washington State. Strong economy, median home price of $210,000. Above average doctors per capita, low serious crime rate. Good weather and air quality. Somewhat walkable.” TopRetirements.com is an online tool for researching retirement destinations; its annual list is a popularity contest that reflects towns that receive the most online visitors. According to Topretirements, Washington State’s most popular places to retire in 2016 are (in order of popularity) Sequim, San Juan Islands, Bellingham, Port Townsend, Spokane and Seattle Over the past year, Where to Retire magazine has recommended several Washington State retirement destinations. “We’ve spent some time around Olympia, the capital. The setting can rate a 10 for scenery on nearly everyone’s list. It’s a clean, green environment…add a relatively mild climate, and you can see it’s a great destination for an active outdoor lifestyle,” writes Where to Retire’s Mary Lu Abbott. Their Jan-Feb 2016 issue recommends the San Juan Islands as a “tax-friendly town” for retirees. The San Juans are drier than Seattle and cooler in the summers . A lowkey lifestyle, breathtaking setting, cute shops and plenty to do round out reasons retirees move to the San Juans. “While the cost of living is somewhat expensive here,” writes Call (206) 281-5744 to schedule a personal tour! Jean Arthur, “property taxes are less than in other Washington counties.” Jean Arthur 11 W Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98119 | BayviewCommunity.org

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Yakima has been called the Palm Springs of Washington State. Pictured here is Yakima's Apple Tree Golf Course

Easy access to outdoor recreation is one of the many factors that make Bellingham a “best place to retire” year after year. With its casual lifestyle and pleasant neighborhoods, plus Western Washington University in its midst, Bellingham remains a favorite with retirees.

According to AARP, Kirkland is a top retirement destination, in part because of its walkability. Photo courtesy Merrill Images Although it has a higher cost-of-living than other options, the San Juan Islands provide an ideal retirement destination for those wanting to be surrounded by nature and who appreciate a slower pace of life and a keen sense of community. photo by Carl Silverdale. Photo courtesy VisitSanJuans.com

Each organization uses its own criteria to select best places to retire. Many consider living and housing costs, how tax structures impact retirees, weather, doctor and hospital availability, crime rates, outdoor recreation such as walking and biking trails, cultural richness, as well as educational, volunteer and employment opportunities. Perhaps consider if the area is prone to natural disasters and if it has a safe and adequate water supply. Organizations like AARP and the National Council on Aging advise looking at how your home is designed and if your community can support you as you age (does it have a senior center, transportation, health and other programs for seniors?) rather than prioritizing climate, cultural and recreational opportunities. And, they say, take a comprehensive look at what makes your life enjoyable and satisfying— factors that rankings can’t quantify. Cost and proximity to family remain the top considerations. Wherever your retirement takes you, we wish you health and happiness.

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Seeking help can seem a daunting task. Influenced by depression and/ or anxiety about major life adjustments that come with aging, our hope for the future can feel insignificant. However, small moments generate the possibility for change and build into more meaningful outcomes. Illnesses like depression and anxiety are treatable. The small choice of making a phone call to one’s doctor, friend or adult child can be the catalyst for a chance to live life fully again. For information about UW-Northwest Hospital’s Community Access Program, call 206-368-1813.

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Every July 4th my heart swells with pride to be an American. The fireworks, inspiring music and community gatherings bring us together at a wonderful time to celebrate our country. I’m a baby boomer whose dad served in WWII, and it’s meaningful to me to contemplate the liberty we enjoy and the sacrifices made to ensure our freedom. I’m proud to be a citizen of this nation, and I’m proud to work for a public library, providing free and open access to information for everyone. “Intellectual freedom” is the founding principle of public libraries. We support your right to freely explore ideas—to think and read what you choose—truly a cherished American freedom! Beyond fireworks and picnics, hot dogs and baseball games, there’s another way to celebrate America: Join in a ceremony welcoming new Americans as they receive their official United States citizenship after completing the extensive application process. Sharing this moment will renew your appreciation for citizenship—something too often taken for granted. Citizenship ceremonies are held at KCLS libraries several times each year. Many new Americans get sworn in at these festive occasions after passing the intense exam and interview process. Or if you or someone you know is interested in applying for U.S. citizenship, KCLS libraries can help. Free citizenship classes are offered at 13 KCLS libraries, as well as free “English as a Second Language” (ESL) and “Talk Time” classes at nearly 30 KCLS library locations. At the Foster and Valley

View libraries, the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWa) staff offer one-onone assistance to complete citizenship applications, including help filling out the N400 Citizenship Application and other necessary forms. All of these classes, as well as upcoming naturalization ceremonies can be found by going to www.kcls.org, clicking on the Calendar and searching by keyword. Or if you’d like to brush up on your civics, check our online library: www.govinfo.gov/, the Public Law Library of King County, Historical Statistics of the United States and the History Study Center. For something really fascinating as well as useful, take a look at our online database, the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. Federal depository libraries across the nation used to be full of these print publications, many of which have moved to an exclusively online format. The information is still here for you and we’re here to help you find what you need! Whoever you are, wherever you hail from, whatever your interests may be, enjoy the freedom to read and discover whatever you want at your local library! ❖ Wendy Pender is the Older Adults Project Specialist for the King County Library System. After a career as a tax and estates paralegal, she obtained her master’s degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh and a certificate in gerontology from the University of Washington. Wendy’s mom, Mary Duvel, turned 100 this year and has not one, but two librarian daughters of her seven children! Wendy can be reached at wgpender@kcls. org or 425-369-3285. Check out www.kcls. org/50plus for more!

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The New Old Time Chautauqua, America’s only traveling Chautauqua, is joining forces with Washington State Parks for a 2016 summer tour of seven state parks and nearby communities. Chautauquas were based on the idea that learning continued throughout life. The Chautauqua Movement began in 1874, bringing a mix of education and entertainment to communities throughout the nation. When a Chautauqua came to town, all normal activity stopped as citizens dedicated a week of their lives to learn, be entertained and join with their community. “Chautauquas were always held in an idyllic setting—among the trees, by a shore or in a park—which is why this partnership is such a natural fit,” said Debbie Fant, Coordinator for the State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program. The Chautauquas include entertaining and educational workshops, a community potluck, live music, speakers and a grand parade through the town. They close with a familyfriendly finale featuring Broadway stars, a big band, aerialists, comedians, jugglers and more. The 2016 New Old Time Chautauqua-Washington State Parks Tour schedule: • July 14 – 16 at Fields Spring State Park, Anatone • July 18 – 19, Lewis & Clark Trail State Park, Dayton • July 22 – 23, Fort Simcoe State Park, White Swan, Toppenish • July 25 – 26, Bogachiel State Park, Forks • July 29 – 30, Larrabee State Park, Bellingham • Aug. 1 – 2, Conconully State Park, Tonasket • Aug. 5 – 6, Curlew Lake State Park, Republic Details about the events, history and biographies of performers and presenters can be found at www. chautauqua.org

The new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and care center at Wesley Homes Lea Hill in Auburn has received its Skilled Nursing Home Licensure to operate in Washington State from the Department of Social & Health Services. It is now welcoming private pay clients for long-term care. In order to provide rehab therapies, Wesley Homes has submitted applications and expects to complete

the Medicare and Medicaid certification process in the next few months. “After three years of fundraising and 14 months of construction, we are pleased to offer to the South King County community a beautiful, boutiquestyle skilled nursing center,” said Wesley Homes Lea Hill Executive Director, Scott Hulet. “It is designed to honor residents with dignity and privacy at what is a very vulnerable time in their lives.” Comprised of 34 private suites and one semi-private suite with kitchenettes and en suite bathrooms, the rehab and care center provides a full range of services. “We are small, just 36

beds, but that allows us to really concentrate on each individual. Our entire environment is designed for the care and healing of our guests and long-term residents,” said Hulet. The Wesley Homes Lea Hill Rehabilitation & Care Center is the only not-for-profit center of its kind in South King County that offers private rooms. “In addition to serving the greater community, the center completes our continuum of care and allows Wesley Homes Lea Hill residents to receive services just steps away from their home,” said Hulet. For information about Wesley Homes Lea Hill, call 253-8766000 or visit www.wesleyhomes. org/communities/lea-hill.

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South King County & Points South

Chateau at Bothell Landing 17543 102nd Ave 2101NE S 324th Street Bothell, WA 98011Way, WA 98003 Federal

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Harbor Place at Cottesmore 1016 29th St NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care affordable community. Studio, one-bedroom and two bedrooms, “Choice Anytime Dining” includes three meals served daily. Social programs and scheduled transportation. High-speed internet with Wi-Fi, small pets welcome.

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The Reserve at SeaTac 19707 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98188

Stafford Suites at Kent 112 Kennebeck Ave N Kent, WA 98030

Stafford Suites at Sumner 15519 62nd St Ct E, Sumner 98390

The Reserve at SeaTac combines affordability and exceptional amenities to deliver you a home that is comfortable and convenient. We have delightful studios and one or two bedroom homes to suit all your living needs. Located on International Boulevard in SeaTac, The Reserve is truly in the middle of everything.

Stafford Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Kent, just minutes from shopping and medical facilities and adjacent to the Kent Senior Center. A host of recreational and social programs are planned for our residents’ enjoyment. Stop in for a visit and stay for lunch…you’ll be glad that you did!

We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the charming town of Sumner. In our neighborhood you will find the local senior center across the street, sidewalks and a park. Shopping and the new YMCA are very close by. A beautiful view of Mt. Rainier awaits you. Stop by for a visit. You’ll be glad you did!

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The Funny Side of Life

Going to a Show

July/August 2016

The ongoing life-affirming adventures of Rose and Dawn

A Warm Summer’s Day in Seattle

…by Sy Rosen

…by Diana Couture

Last week my falling, it became a metaphor for the wife Wanda and I chaos in the world. were very excited And when one performer stood because we were off to the side picking her nose it spoke going to a play, to me on many levels. It said don’t something we be a victim of social conventions, be had not done in a yourself. And it was reminiscent of long time. When Eugene Ionesco’s most powerful works of I was growing loneliness and the triviality of everyday up in Brooklyn life. Sy Rosen I loved going to One of the performers was late for Broadway musicals. It was a whole family her entrance because she put her shoes outing – uncles, aunts, cousins – and we on the wrong feet and Samuel Beckett’s went to see all the hits like The King and Waiting for Godot came to mind. And I, South Pacific and Damn Yankees. After when one of the actors went off script seeing Damn Yankees my Aunt Gussie and starting yelling “Pee pee, poo poo” sang Whatever Lola Wants non-stop. it was reminiscent of the harsh realism I’m not sure what Lola wanted but we found in the plays of Sam Shepard and wanted my Aunt Gussie to stop singing. David Mamet. Anyway, back to the present. Then, in a tribute to Thornton Wanda and I got to the production Wilder’s Our Town and Chekhov’s The very early to make sure we had good Seagull, the fourth wall was broken when seats. We wanted to be very close to one of the performers went into the the stage in case the actress we were audience, took a sip from a juice box, coming to see started to cry and needed and then returned to the stage. a quick hug. Oh, I forgot to mention Magically towards the end, all this performance was being done by our the performers seemed to regain their granddaughter’s daycare class made up of composure and dance together and three-year-olds (there were one or two sang in almost harmony. I believe it was aging veteran actresses who were four another metaphor – this time for finding years old). hope in the midst of pandemonium. The show began with a variety of The final song, in an homage catchy tunes like The Wheels on the Bus to the musical Hamilton, was a hip and The Itsy Bitsy Spider. The plot, which hop version of The Farmer in the Dell. involved something about animals, And when I say hip hop I mean the magical fairies and Christmas, was performers were hopping like bunnies. reminiscent of traditional musicals like Our granddaughter went from playing Oklahoma and Carousel. a penguin to a bunny with the skill and I must say, without prejudice, poise of a Meryl Streep. that my granddaughter was the best The cast took three curtain calls and performer by far. She was playing Polly the applause would have been longer but the Penguin and she transformed it was cutting into nap time. ❖ herself into that character. She got her laughs but still retained the integrity and inner dignity of a penguin. And when she waddled across the stage I was transported to the North Pole (or the South Pole or wherever penguins live). And then suddenly, unexpectedly and wonderfully the play veered from traditional to experimental theater. As the performers started to dance in different “With your gingivitis flaring up again, I directions, spinning and figured it was a good idea to invest in a power flosser.” whirling and occasionally

Your life. Your family. Your way.

Dear Brother Paul, It’s a beautiful day in Seattle. Sun is out and the birds are singing here in the garden of my daughter’s house. I ventured up from the lower level apartment to take in some vitamin D from the sun as I’ve been feeling less than energetic lately. Remember the days when we could run around all day working and then go to a dance and dance until midnight? And do it all again the next day. Where did all that energy go? I want it back. Haha. My best girlfriend, Rose, and I have been going to a lot of movies lately. We don’t see the new ‘garbage,’ just the good old Errol Flynn and Doris Day stuff. It’s really fun to reminisce about the old times when these movies came out. I guess I live more in the past than I do in the present sometimes. It seems to be nicer and gentler in the past. Don’t you agree? The present is sometimes so harsh and confusing. Too many bad things happening to people. And too many nasty political headlines that scare me. What is happening to this country? Rose and I went to a political meeting and laughed ourselves silly. First of all, we didn’t have a clue of what was going on and secondly we seemed to be the oldest people in the room. Everyone kept asking us what we thought, hoping that we represented our age demographic. We had to set them straight that we were there for the people-watching and the experience and that we did not speak for anyone! Oh well, enough of the gloom and doom talk. How are things with you? How’s the weather in beautiful upstate New Jersey? Are you and your lady friend still going dancing as often as you’d like? How are the grandkids and great grandkids? Mine are growing like weeds. I sometimes look at them and think what the world will be like when they’re in their 80s. I went bowling for the first time in decades last week. You can’t believe how bowling alleys have

changed. They have special twinkly lights and automatic score-keeping so you don’t have to have someone sitting down and counting pins for the bowler who’s ‘up.’ I didn’t trust the automatic scorer and kept my own tally. Also, they have cocktail waitresses in short dresses that walk from lane to lane taking orders. What is this, Vegas?! Needless to say, the little girl who came to our lane to collect orders was sadly disappointed that we ordered nothing. She only made one pass in our area. But it felt good to have a bowling ball in my hand again. And I’m glad to report that the balls roll the same way they used to and the pins fall in the same manner. Although, I didn’t experience a good deal of pins actually falling. Rose and I had such a good time. We went with the seniors group from our favorite senior center. Next month the Center is having a Seniors Senior Prom. Isn’t that funny? No one has to have a date or anything like that but we get to dress up in our best duds and go and dance and have cake and punch. Rose and I are going to go as a pair. There’s a couple of guys there that we have danced with before at the Friday afternoon soirees and we’ll find them for a few turns around the dance floor. As I’m writing this letter I’m realizing more and more what a wonderful, busy life I have. When I sat down to put pen to paper I was feeling lonely and a little sorry for myself. But now, I see that I’m surrounded with family that I love, friends that I’m involved with on an almost daily basis and lots of fun things to do. There aren’t very many 80++ year-olds who can say that. I guess I’d better be grateful every day for all of the happiness that surrounds me. Well dear brother, you don’t know it, but you’ve helped me through a little bit of a depression today. Of course, you’ve always helped me with that, whether you know it or not. Thanks for all the good times in the past and for all the good times yet to come. Your loving sister, Dawn ❖

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Northwest *Prime Number Time ...by Len Elliott

Across 1. Prime number that’s the sum of the first two prime numbers 5. Neither mini nor maxi, skirt-wise 9. The Gem State 14. On the briny 15. Bad date for Caesar 16. “___ of Athens” (Shakespeare play) 17. Cataract surgery target 18. Move, in realtor-speak 19. Show happiness 20. 1-Across in reference to Oregon’s capital 23. Dog doc 24. “Gangnam Style” singer 25. “Ocean’s ___” (1960 or 2001 Vegas heist film featuring a prime number) 29. Arrangement of a snake or a rope 31. School support group: abbr. 34. Make over 35. Minor Biblical prophet 36. Aurora’s Greek counterpart 37. Three – the number of these special Evergreen State wilderness areas 41. Lyricist Gershwin 42. Sports bar fixtures: abbr. 43. “What’s the big ___?” 44. Albany’s location (not Oregon): abbr. 45. ___ May (Clampett lass) 46. Word ending in “ing” 48. Wide shoe size letters 49. Baker who hosted “You Asked for It”

50. Seven – the number of these topographical features of the Emerald City 58. Lukewarm 59. Square of a prime number 60. Ontario, e.g.: abbr. 61. Penned 62. Big amount: 2 wds. 63. City in Japan or the first name of a recently-retired NBA star 64. Officer’s command 65. Brooklyn’s NBA team 66. Genesis garden Down 1. Autumn 2. “Okay, now ___!” (got it): 2 wds. 3. Air outlet 4. Right on the map 5. Oscar-winning actress Helen 6. That is, in Latin: 2 wds. 7. Supermarket department 8. The frost ___ the pumpkin.”: 2 wds. 9. “___ in the face!” (insulted one’s cry): 3 wds. 10. ___ lit (darkish) 11. French feminine friend 12. Actor Ian 13. See note at the end of clues 21. The apple of Adam’s eye 22. Pitchman’s pitch 25. General Rommel 26. LSD enthusiast Timothy 27. Best and Buchanan 28. Erstwhile U.S. propaganda transmitter: abbr.

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29. Quiz show host of the past Bert 30. Female bears: Sp. 31. Lost: Fr. (anagram of DRUPE) 32. Subway slot filler 33. Syrian strongman 35. “____ Baltimore” (play and TV sitcom) 38. Pliny ____(Roman author): 2 wds. 39. Sits around 40. It’s 78.09% nitrogen 46. Salad ingredients 47. Pilot’s educated guess: abbr. 48. The ____ Eight (tourney quarterfinalists)

49. Likely ____ (probably): 2 wds. 50. Frau’s mate 51. Music player with an ear bud 52. ____ instant (quickly): 2 wds. 53. “Nick at ____” (evening cable show) 54. Toll road: abbr. 55. Walked on 56. Ear part 57. 58-Down is the only ____ prime number 58. See 57-Down *A number divisible only by 13Down and itself

PROPERTY PURVEYORS They are hovering around us. They have seen my hair is white. Sometimes they approach us But they always are polite. They wish us no ill will— It’s purely monetization. We own a modest house In a desirable location.

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More Prime Number Fun ...by Len Elliott

Things are a buzzin ... at Boulevard Park Place Active Retirement Living.

Fill in each blank with a prime number not mentioned in the crossword puzzle clues or entries. 1. “____ skidoo!” 2. George H.W. Bush was U.S. president #____ 3. U.S. Highway ____ (linking Washington, Oregon and California – it’s not 5!) 4. Seattle’s ____ Coins restaurant 5. “Well, she was just ____/You know what I mean…” (start of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There”) Answer on page 22

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Scenes from Childhood

July/August 2016

Writing Corner

Growing Up With Kathy Rose McCarthy

Creative Writing Lab Two

…by Michele du Bois.

Fiction and nonfiction writing are alike in many ways. Fiction has five elements: Character, Ariele M. Huff Setting, Theme, Plot and Dialogue. Nonfiction has seven: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Quotes. So, they have exactly the same elements… Who and What are Character; When and Where are Setting; Why is Theme; How is Plot; and Quotes are Dialogue. Learn the basics of either fiction or nonfiction, and you have a lot to bring to the other one. Also, both fiction and nonfiction require sounding authentic AND being interesting or entertaining. Another similarity—the writing process for each has the same stages: Brainstorming, Outlining, Researching, Rough Drafting, Revision, Editing and Proofreading. (“Research” can be recalling your own experiences or things you’ve heard.) Lefthand Freedom is the homework for this assignment. It is a simple exercise, but you will probably be amazed at the results. This works best if your time for doing it is not limited and you do not feel at all rushed. A large sheet of tag board works best for this and a crayon or felt-tip pen are preferable to pencil or fine-tip pens. A widetip writing implement is best. Write using your nondominant hand: the left hand for right-handed people and the right hand for left-handed writers. A simple, narrative topic or

Kathy was my loyal and stalwart companion in all our childhood adventures – she was always up for anything daring and exciting. Life intrigued us. One adventure started with garbage picking. We prowled the alleyways on the weekends before Monday’s garbage collection and found all sorts of treasures to haul back home. One time we hit the jackpot and found a perfectly good pair of size 11 powder blue “flats.” We thought they had belonged to a really trendy and fashionable teenager (something we aspired to become as soon as possible) and we wanted to wear the shoes to school. Our mothers were horrified and forbade us to ever put our clean little size 5 feet into these dirty shoes, so we dutifully agreed to dispose of them. But instead, and true to form, we took the shoes to a hollow tree that was on our everyday walking route to school. Kathy and I agreed we would alternately wear them to school while leaving our own shoes parked in the tree stump all day. We stuffed the toes of the shoes with toilet paper, but we had to walk in a careful, shuffling way in order to keep them on our feet. After school we would put the blue shoes back in the tree and put on our own saddle shoes or sandals and then head home. The next day it was the other person’s turn to wear the prized blue flats.

We yearned to be grown up girls, to become those glamorous teenagers who seemed so cool and hip and who ate the fivecent hamburgers down at the “Slop Shop.” We dreamed of the day when we would go to proms with boys. We could often be found downtown on a Saturday morning trying on prom dresses putting our scrawny bodies into a pastel colored taffeta and tulle fancy dance dress. Next stop was the shoe store to try on high heels. For some unknown, bewildering reason we would furtively pocket the stinky “Footies” to take home with us. Then there were our meetings of “The Pat Boone Fan Club” – all three members: Kathy, me and a girl named Charlotte. Kathy’s gorgeous 20-something older brother Errol was an honorary member of the club because he so kindly indulged us on weekends by driving us around in his car while we sang Love Letters In The Sand and he tried to find more Pat Boone songs on the radio. Then he would treat us to a Coke and take us back home. What a guy! Our Pat Boone fan club didn’t last long; we moved on to adoring Ricky Nelson and learned all the lyrics to Poor Little Fool. As the years went by and we matured a little, we still had adventures. But nothing compared with the exploits from our grade school days. ❖

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SATURDAY DRAWINGS July 9, 16 & 23

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Grand Finale Saturday, July 30 – Someone is guaranteed to win a Jeep!

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first line gets the flow going. For women, I always use, “Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a castle.” For men, “Once upon a time there was a prince who journeyed to a castle.” For further experiments, sample other simple starting sentences. Take your time to form legible letters as you create a story or essay. Although this may seem frustrating at first, the slowing down of your hand will, most likely, connect your mind to some unique ways of approaching the topic. Most people who try this exercise find using their nondominant hand somehow makes their writing more intuitive and insightful. This may be caused by slowing down and concentrating on the physical aspect of forming letters carefully or because the non-dominant hand may relate to the creative side of the brain. Studies show that the latter has some scientific truth. STUDENT EXAMPLE: Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She was lonely so she sent for the wizard who told her, “Be calm, my child, for you are the one—the light and the love of the world.” “But, I need people,” she cried. “Your need is satisfied if you bring it to be.”And lo and behold, the prince, who had been sleeping, awoke to her need. Left Hand Freedom often betrays truths we’ve even been hiding from ourselves. Sometimes people recognize that when reading the exercises, but sometimes, listeners tell them— like with the woman who wrote the example! Have fun! If you send 250 words or less of your homework, you might get published in Writing Corner or Sharing Stories. Send to Northwest Prime Time or ariele@comcast.net. ❖

Poetry Corner “Aging” Growing old is not much fun. But I recommend it for everyone! Sit in the shade or bask in the sun, till you quit breathing and life is done.

“Resurrection” I’ve killed a rose, sick thorny thing, never again to share the joy of spring.

Don’t feel bad as you grow old. There’s only one alternative, we’ve been told. But “just die young” sounds so cold. So sit back, relax, let life unfold. --Darlene Cooper

But stubbornly ‘neath springtime sun later emerging as day is done, a red-headed growth has begun.

Poetry may be excerpted, edited, or used in Sharing Stories on Northwest Prime Time’s website. Send to ariele@comcast.net.

Odd how flowers admit new life smack within their community— like a rose determined to be, to be. --Charles Inge

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LET’S GO! Senior Events

SE Seattle Senior Jazz Series Jul 3, 3-6pm, Josephine Howell, beer/wine available, $15, 4655 S. Holly St, Seattle, 206722-0317, www.sessc.org Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Jul 8, 11am, Sumner Senior Center, 15506 62nd St, Ct, E, free no RSVP. NW Center for Creative Aging Jul 12, 10am Visual Art Journaling, $15 includes supplies, Jul 13, 1:30-3pm, overcoming challenges, $10, RSVP 206-930-0809. Activists for Retirement Jul 14, noon-1:30pm, monthly brown bag discussions, July “Women in Feudal Society” The Bridge at Village Cove, 6850 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, Susan 206-524-4326. Shoreline-LFP Senior Center Jul 19, 10:30-11:30am, Aging in Place with Northwest Neighbors Network discusses support services and resources to allow residents to age in place at their own homes with help, $2-$4, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, 206-365-1536. eReader & Digital Demo Jul 15, 4-5pm, learn how to library books to your eReader or computer (or make appointment at your local library for individual help), Shoreline Library, 343 NE 175th St, 206-362-7550. Wisdom Café Jul 24, 2-3:30pm, discussion on gratitude, death, happiness, what gives life meaning, share your wisdom, Shoreline Library, 343 NE 175th St, RSVP, 206-362-7550. Memory Box Workshop Jul 25, 6:30-8:30pm, discussion and hands-on workshop to make a keepsake box, presented by Silver Kite intergenerational organization, Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, RSVP, 206-362-8860. NEST Jul 26, 7pm, all welcome to theater based on stories of cast members ages 18-71 and the connections across generations, Ravenna United Methodist, NE 60th St at 32nd Ave NE, $5-$20, RSVP 206-525-6378, www.nestseattle.org Mercer Island July 26-Aug 23, 9-10:15am Yoga for Seniors; July-Aug Enhance Fitness–increase physical activity levels for all fitness levels; Bargello Needlepoint Aug 19-Sep 2, 9:30-noon, create a humbug pin cushion-includes kit; RSVP for all events; 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island, 206-275-7609. Northshore Senior Center Aug 11-12, 8am-6pm, Ransacked Attic Sale, bargains, bake sale, food, 10201 E Riverside Dr, Bothell, 425-487-2441 NW Mobility Expo Aug 13, 10-3pm, latest in mobility equipment, includes free BBQ, Kersey Mobility, 6015 160th Ave E, Sumner.

Retirement Communities

Harbor Place Jul 15, 10:30am-1pm, Classic Car & Bike Show, Harbor Place and Cottesmore parking lots, 1016 29th St NW, Gig Harbor, includes BBQ $5 or free for anyone entering classic car, call Krissy at 253-853-3354 for event info or to enter your car (free), www.harborplaceretirement.com. Foss Home & Village Aug 27, 10am-3pm, 7th Annual Farmer’s Market, produce, music, artisan vendors, N 130th St & 1st Ave NW, Seattle, 206-3641300, www.fosscare.org

Health Education

Sound Urological Associates Aug 31 & Sep 28, 6pm, free heath education seminars on Urolift System to treat BPH. Marriott Courtyard Kirkland, 11215 NE 124th St, Kirkland, RSVP, 855-564-9722, www. SoundUrology.com

Community Events

Summer at SAM Sculpture Park Jul 7-Aug 27 free activities and performances Thursdays in Seattle, www.visitsam.org/summer Summer Celebration July 9-10, Summer Celebration festival features parade, car show, boat rides, arts & crafts, food, fireworks, karaoke, live music, Mercerdale Park, 77th SE & SE 32nd, Mercer Island, 206-275-7609. Wedgwood Arts Festival Jul 9-10, 10am-5pm, art, music, food, entertainment extravaganza, corner of 35th Ave NE & NE 89th St, 206-898-5014, KlaHaYa Days Jul 9-17, annual old fashioned summertime festival includes vintage fair on Jul 16 and classic car & motorcycle show on Jul 17, downtown Snohomish, www.klahayadays.com Polish Festival Jul 9, 11am-7pm, Seattle Center Armory, free, www.polishfestival.org

Historic Wallingford Parade July 9, 11am, marching bands, drill teams, Seafair Clowns, kids, Interlake & N 45th. Leavenworth Events Jul 9, 10am historical walking tour; summer theatre, music and art in the park July-Aug, www. leavenworth.org Free Ferrari Concours d’Elegance Jul 10, 10am-3pm, Ferraris worth millions on display, 13200 Lake Kathleen Rd SE, Renton. New Old Time Chautauqua America’s only traveling Chautauqua joins forces with Washington State Parks, arts & education with music, parades, entertainment, Jul 14 - Aug 6, at 7 state parks www.chautauqua.org Classic Car & Bike Show Jul 15, 10:30am-1pm, Harbor Place and Cottesmore parking lots, 1016 29th St NW, Gig Harbor, includes BBQ $5 or free for anyone entering classic car, call Krissy at 253-853-3354 for event info or to enter your car (free). State Park Events Jul 16, 11am-4pm SE Asian Festival at Salt Water State Park, Des Moines; Jul 9, 23 & Aug 27 kick up your heels dances at Cama Beachon Camano Island; Aug 27, 11am-4pm Cambodian Festival at Saltwater in Des Moines; www.parks.state.wa.us/folkarts Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour Jul 16, 10am-4pm, self guided tour, $9-$15, www.seattletilth.org History in Your Backyard Jul 16, 11am-noon, free discussion on uncovering fascinating history in your own community, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pt Blvd, 425-493-8202. Vintage Aircraft Fly-In Jul 22-24, live music by swing band, food trucks, beer garden, Vintage Aircraft Museum, Concrete Airport, 7879 South Superior Ave, (near hwy 20) Evening of Storytelling Jul 23, 7:30pm, NPR podcast Moth Founder George Dawes Green and Storyteller Host Dan Kennedy, $25, Bainbridge Perf Arts, 200 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, 206-842-8569, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org Adopt-a-Pet Golf Tournament Jul 23, Lake Limerick Golf Course, Shelton, $85, to sign up call Mac, 360-490-9365. Mercer Island “Shakespeare in the Park” outdoor theater at Luther Burbank Park July & Aug (2040 84th Ave SE) call for dates/times; “Mostly Music in the Park” outdoor concert series July & Aug at Mercerdale Park (77th SE & SE 32nd), call for info, Mercer Island, 206-275-7609. Collectables, Crafts & Appraisal Faire Aug 6, 10am-4pm, browse the vendor booths on mansion grounds, bring your treasures to be evaluated by experts, $10 per item, food available, Neely Mansion, 12303 SE AuburnBlack Diamond Rd, www.neelymansion.org 7th Annual Farmer’s Market Aug 27, 10am-3pm, produce, music, artisan vendors, Foss Home & Village, N 130th St & 1st Ave NW, Seattle, 206-364-1300, www. fosscare.org Mary Olson Farm Thru Aug 28, Sat&Sun noon-5pm, best preserved historic farm in King County, free by donation, 28728 Green River Rd SE, Auburn.

Garden Events

Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour Jul 17, www.edmondsinbloom.com Afternoon at Edgewood Garden Jul 24, 2-5pm, tour the estate garden, enjoy art, lawn games, refreshments, entertainment, $40, www.hilltopartists.org/arts-connect

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Fuchsia Society Show & Sale Aug 20-21, opens at 9am at Bellevue Botanical Garden, free, Main St, Bellevue, 425-452-2750. Art in the Garden Aug 27-28, opens at 10am, sculptures and garden art grace the gardens, free and open to public, Main St, Bellevue, 425-452-2750.

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Exhibits & Performance

Icicle Creek Music Festival July 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 7pm, chamber music festival near Leavenworth, www.icicle.org Music Under the Stars Free outdoor concerts by Seattle Chamber Music, 7:15pm, Jul 5, 11, 18, 25 at Delridge Way SW; July 6, 13, 20 at Volunteer Park across from Asian Art Museum; Jul 8, 15, 22, 29 at corner of Rainier Ave S & S. Alaska in Columbia City; July 8, 15, 22, 29, 30 at Seattle’s Freeway Park, 206-283-8710. Ladies Musical Club July 7, 5pm & 6:30pm, celebrate LMC’s 125th birthday at MOHAI, concerts and admission to museum free! Enjoy cup, cakes between concerts, 860 Terry Ave N at Seattle’s South Lake Union area. www.lmcseattle.org Symphony at the Farm Jul 7, 21, Aug 28, sunset concerts at Mary Olson Historic Farm in Auburn, visit www. auburnsymphony.org for info. Olympic Music Festival July 16 & 17; Aug 13-Sept 11; Fort Worden in Port Townsend; 800-838-3006.

Tacoma Art Museum Thru July 17 “Edvard Munch and the Sea” explore Norway’s most famous artist and printmaker, 253-272-4258, www. TacomaArtMuseum.org Chuck Close Exhibit Thru Sep 5, NW native & internationally known artist Chuck Close on exhibit at Schack Art Center, $5-$10, 2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett, 425259-5050, schack.org MOHAI Thru Sep 25, “Toys of the 50s, 60s and 70s” 860 Terry Ave, Seattle, 206-324-1126

Theater

Cary Grant Festival Thurs, Jul 7-Aug 11, 7:30pm, classic Cary Grant films at the Seattle Art Museum, $8 or $49 for series, 1300 First Ave, Seattle, 206-654-3210. Festival of Shorts Jul 8-10, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds, 425-774-9600. Shakespeare in the Park July 8-Aug 13, over 60 performances in 21 parks thru region, greenstage.org/ schedule/2016-07 Seattle Outdoor Theatre July 9-10, Seattle’s Volunteer Park, 8 theater companies, 16 performances on 3 stages, www. greenstage.org/sotf Annual Seafair Pow Wow Jul 15-17, food, song, dance, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Ctr, Seattle’s Discovery Park, www.unitedindians.org/seafair-pow-wow Silver Kites Jul 19, 7:30pm intergenerational theater group, free, Horizon House, 900 University St, Seattle Powells Wood Garden Storytelling Festival Jul 23, 9:30-5pm, 5 nationally renowned storytellers in the garden, $5-$20, 253-5291620, www.powellswoodfestival.com Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Aug 5-6, 12-13, recreating 209 Grimm tales in one fable, wild, fast-paced extravaganza, $5-$10, Noah Hill Theater, 1211 4th St, Snohomish, 360-568-9412. Free Theatre for Kids Bring the grandkids to this experience designed to instill the love of theatre to kids, throughout JulyAug, www.schmeater.org

Musical Theater

5th Avenue Theatre July 12-13, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Tony award winning on first national tour, 206-625-2900, www.5thavenue.org The Crossing Jul 15-Aug 13, a chamber musical based on Amelia Earhart’s crossing of the Atlantic, Theater Schmeater, 2125 3rd Ave, Seattle, 800-8383006, www.schmeater.org Glinda of Oz Jul 15-31, based on Frank Baum’s final book, Youth Theatre, 9100 SE 42nd, Mercer Island, www.youththeatre.org Disney’s Aladdin Jr Jul 15-17, Tacoma Little Theatre, 253-272-2281, www.tacomalittletheatre.org

Northwest Chorale July 15, 7pm summer sing-along to “Mamma Mia!” Lake City Presbyterian Church, 3841 NE 123 St, Seattle, $15, 206-522-9853

Classical Music

Pop, Jazz, Folk, Country

Roots Music Series at Deception Pass Sats July 9-30, 7pm, Deception Pass State Park, concerts are free, Discover Pass required to park, www.parks.state.wa.us/folkarts Living Roots Music Jul 19, 6-7pm, discussion and performance of history of music and instruments from 1st to 21st centuries, free, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pt Blvd, 425-493-8202. The Wailin’ Jennys Jul 21, 7:30pm, international folk singers, $35$55, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 206-215-4747. Noah Hill Theater Bluegrass Jul 24, 4pm, $20, Grammy nominated band, 1211 4th St, Snohomish, 360-568-9412. Summer Music Series Thurs thru Aug, 7pm, Atrium at Pacific Place, June features jazz pop & blues; July surf rock & disco; Aug “Summer Lovin’; free, 6th & Pine, Seattle, 206-405-2655.

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that when the television network offered early retirement, it felt like the right choice. They now eat dinner together ...continued from page 1 and enjoy evenings for the first time in 39 years, the same length of time Memorable Moment – May 2014 they’ve been married! This also includes “I was one of eight broadcast hanging out with 10-year-old Roger, meteorologists invited to the White a Siberian Husky. Roger is thrilled to House for a briefing on the latest update have Jeff around as he relishes hikes and of what’s called the National Climate cross-country skiing trips with his master. Assessment,” says Renner. However, Roger hates water. The study, compiled by university, Jeff recalls jumping into Lake private sector and government scientists, Sammamish to go wake-boarding, assessed the present climate and forecasts when Roger gallantly leapt into the likely future trends. After briefings water to “save” him. Learning from from cabinet-level officials came the that distasteful experience, Roger now opportunity for a one-on-one interview stays in the boat and simply barks his with President Obama in the Rose dissatisfaction at his Master’s swimming. Garden. Besides water sports, SCUBA, flying “I was a little nervous while waiting, and hiking, Jeff likes to cook and also more because I knew I was representing loves books. our region and my profession. That And he often gets asked the disappeared once the interview with question, “How does retirement feel?” President Obama began,” says Renner. He responds, “When I get a chance “We preceded the interview conversing to feel retirement, I’ll let you know.” about the Oso slide,” says Renner. At present he feels like he’s on Since President Obama visited the sabbatical and knows something will slide area one month after it happened, pop up. He’s still active at the Seattle this deadly geologic event of March 22, Aquarium, playing SCUBA Santa 2014 provided mutual interest and a during the holidays and helping with starting point for the interview. Aquarium fund-raisers. Jeff found the President to be He adds, “I also see myself engaged welcoming, gracious and he thoroughly in environmental issues and serving as answered all of Jeff’s questions. a consulting meteorologist in the near Retirement future.” Jeff and Sue, a social worker, decided The Renners have no plans on The Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Celebrates 125 Years ...continued from page 2

Anderson, Igor Stravinsky, Yehudi Menuhin, Artur Rubenstein, Elly Ameling, Marilyn Horne, and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenburg, to name just a few. The impact of bringing, on average, four great musicians or musical ensembles every year to a community that had never had such concerts is incalculable.LMC brought ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1901-1902 season); Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra (1907-1908 season); and an entire Italian opera company in the 1920-1921 season including soloists, chorus, conductor, orchestra, sets and costumes. At a time when recorded music was rare and of very poor quality, these concerts were THE cultural events of the year.

The Ladies Musical Club is celebrating 125 years of great music and service to our community. On Thursday, July 7th we will be celebrating our quasiquicentennial (125th) anniversary at The Museum of History and Industry in South Lake Union with two free 30-minute performances at 5 and 6:30pm. These brief concerts will commemorate our long history and our current programs, which impact our community today. Celebratory birthday cupcakes will be offered between the two performances. Entrance to MOHAI is free that day, so please join us to celebrate our anniversary and to enjoy MOHAI’s fascinating exhibits chronicling the history of our region. To find out more about what the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle is doing as we continue to foster classical music in our community through education, performance and awards, be sure to visit our website: lmcseattle.org. ❖

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