Chester County Edition
March 2012
Vol. 9 No. 3
The Happy Graduate 2011 PA State Senior Idol Now a Common Sound in Communities, Stadiums By Megan Joyce Peggy Kurtz Keller has been a busy bee these last nine months. It’s an apt metaphor for the 2011 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL, who always seems to be cheerfully zipping about, buzzing with energy and fueled by her effervescent and refreshingly positive personality. Her unassuming, people-person charm has made her a fast favorite among local retirement groups and senior-citizen organizations in recent months, who have frequently sought out Keller to entertain them with her clear soprano and obvious enthusiasm for performance. And the key turn of phrase there is sought out—it’s a change from the preIdol days when Keller says it was she who had to place the phone calls, trying to interest various groups in having her come out to sing. She is beyond grateful for the transformation. “It’s like I got my diploma,” said Keller. “Now, somebody calls me because I’m the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL and they know I have some kind of credibility.” Her singing-engagement calendar has been happily full since last June, when Keller earned top honors in the annual talent competition, produced by On-Line Publishers, Inc. It had been Keller’s fourth time as a SENIOR IDOL semifinalist, and she impressed both judges and audience with her renditions of “Summertime” and “Cabaret.” please see GRADUATE page 18 Peggy Kurtz Keller performing at last November’s 50plus EXPO in Lancaster.
Inside:
He Sailed with Admiral Byrd to the South Pole page 2
Special Section: Chester County 50plus EXPO page 7
Salute to a Veteran
He Sailed with Admiral Byrd to the South Pole Robert D. Wilcox hen Thomas Conroy graduated from high school in Baltimore in 1951, the draft was going strong. And that led him to quickly enlist in the Navy, where, he says, “I could expect to enjoy three hot meals a day and a warm bunk to sleep in at night. “Yes,” he grins. “I was happy to take up the Navy’s offer to ‘See the World.’ I had no way of knowing that I’d soon be headed for the South Pole, the least explored area on the face of the earth.” Conroy had always been interested in radio, so after boot training, he asked if he could be assigned to aeronautical electronics. Assured that he could do that, he was shipped off instead to the Fleet Sonar School, where graduates were to serve on destroyers or submarines as they detected German U-boats. A hearing problem prevented his hearing certain sonar frequencies,
W
however, and this Pole to establish time he did get into permanent bases training to be a there at McMurdo radioman, where he Sound and at the finished third out of Bay of Whales. 25 men in his class. The Wyandot As a radioman joined the eightsecond class, he was ship convoy that then assigned to the left Norfolk, Va., on U.S.S. Wyandot, an Nov. 14, 1955. attack cargo carrier They went through that was to be one the Panama Canal, of an eight-ship then across the convoy that would Pacific to Port be taking Admiral Lyttelton, New Richard E. Byrd on Zealand, where his last expedition 2,000 of the to Antarctica. residents gathered Chief Radioman Thomas F. Conroy As part of the at dockside to greet in 1977. International them. Geophysical Year Conroy says he 1957-58, the U.S. had agreed to join couldn’t get over what nice, friendly seven other nations in going to the South people the New Zealanders were. The
convoy then steamed to Auckland before heading south and arriving in Antarctica on Dec. 27 at the end of their 14,000mile voyage. The convoy was under the command of Admiral Byrd, who had become world-famous for his previous South Pole expeditions, including one in which he made the first flight over the South Pole. So, everyone in the convoy was excited about having the chance to share the adventure with that famous explorer. Conroy’s job was to receive and deliver the Morse code messages that came to his vessel. He worked shifts of 12 hours on, then 12 hours off. Did he ever get a chance to actually meet the admiral personally? “Oh yeah,” he says. “When the admiral made our vessel his flagship, I had to take him messages I had received and have him sign for them. He was one of the finest people you’d ever want to
ADVERTISEMENT
DENTURE SUFFERERS: NEW HOPE AT LAST! Finally End Any Discomfort, Embarrassment, and Frustrations You Have With Your Teeth!
Actual Patient
“I suffered 10 years with ill-fitting bottom dentures and broken upper teeth. Dr. Stall made a new bottom denture held in by implants and fixed all my top teeth. I now have a mouth full of teeth that do not hurt and look great. Thank you, Dr. Stall, and your wonderful staff.” — Jane T., Coatesville, PA
e Implants are Surgically Inserted and Restored in the Same Office e Replace Missing Teeth, Stabilize Dentures—Virtually Pain Free! e Immediate Placement Implants Secure Teeth the Same Day!
Call 610-692-8454 Today for Your 100% FREE, No-Obligation Exam and Consultation (Reg. $125).
In Honor of Dr. Stall’s Birthday: Be one of the first 17 to call by 3/31/12, and Our Gift to You Will be a $200 Credit towards any denture or dental implant treatment! David E. Stall, D.M.D, PC Family, Cosmetic, Sedation, and Implant Dentistry 1646 West Chester Pike, Suite 1,West Chester, PA 19382
2
March 2012
50plus SeniorNews
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
meet … very warm and friendly. “One time I asked him if he would mind if I were to take a picture of him, and he said, ‘Not at all. But why don’t you get one of your buddies to take the shot of us together?’ So that’s what we did. “He couldn’t have been more thoughtful in the way he treated everyone aboard. You’d never guess that here was a man who had earned just about every medal the Navy offered, including the Medal of Honor.” What was it like to be in the hostile climate of Antarctica? Conroy says it took some time to get used to seeing the sun 24 hours a day, day after day, but you did get used to it. He says there wasn’t a lot to do outside the ship. “But we used to get a kick out of watching the penguins,” he chuckles.
“They make sure were real it would clowns. hold. It We had looked never fine until given he got to them any the far reason to side, fear us, when the and they ice were very suddenly curious. broke, The U.S.S. Wyandot on its way to Antarctica. But we carrying were him warned not to get close to them. They down with it. They named the base after had really sharp beaks.” him, the Williams Air Operating Was the duty dangerous? Facility.” “Well, we learned early on that the ice The Seabees that Conroy’s ship had could kill you. The Seabees had built a brought along successfully built a bridge over a 25-foot crevasse, and one of permanent research station that paved the bulldozer operators drove over it to the way for more exhaustive research
later. In the spring, their work was done, and the Wyandot returned to Norfolk, its mission complete. Conroy made a career of the Navy, retiring as a chief radioman on Sept. 30, 1977. He then taught communications at Rets Electronic Trade School in Baltimore for 20 years, retiring from there as operations manager in 1997. Nowadays, he says he spends a lot of time in the woodshop at his retirement community. He also sits on the library committee, sorts the mail, and plays a lot of pool. But a first priority for him is to attend all the annual reunions of the men with whom he sailed to Antarctica so many years ago. Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in Europe in WWII.
Resource Directory This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made an extended commitment to your health and well-being. Assisted Living/Personal Care
Health & Medical Services
Housing
Pharmacies
Harrison Senior Living of Coatesville (610) 384-6310
Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900
Eastwood Village Homes, LLC (717) 397-3138
Simpson Meadows (610) 269-8400
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
Harrison Senior Living (610) 384-6310
Dental Services Family Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry (610) 692-8454 Disasters American Red Cross Greater Brandywine (610) 692-1200 Chester County Emergency Services (610) 344-5000 Salvation Army Coatesville (610) 384-2954 Salvation Army West Chester (610) 696-8746 Emergency Numbers Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110 Office of Aging (610) 344-6350/(800) 692-1100 Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-3676
American Heart Association (610) 940-9540 Arthritis Foundation (215) 665-9200 Center for Disease Control Prevention (888) 232-3228 Coatesville VA Medical Center (610) 383-7711 Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233 Gateway Medical Associates (610) 594-7590 National Osteoporosis Foundation (800) 223-9994 PACE (800) 225-7223
Physicians
Housing Assistance Community Impact Legal Services (610) 380-7111 Housing Authority of Chester County (610) 436-9200 Housing Authority of Phoenixville (610) 933-8801 Legal Services Lawyer Referral Service (610) 429-1500 Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (610) 436-4510 Nutrition Meals on Wheels Chester County Inc. (610) 430-8500 Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center (800) 366-3997
Senior Healthlink (610) 431-1852
Office of Aging
Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213
CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com
Chester County Department of Aging Services (610) 344-6350
Gateway Medical Associates (610) 594-7590 Senior Centers Coatesville (610) 383-6900 Downingtown (610) 269-3939 Great Valley (610) 647-1311 Kennett Square (610) 444-4819 Oxford (610) 932-5244 Phoenixville (610) 935-1515 Surrey Services for Seniors (610) 647-6404 Wayne (610) 688-6246 West Chester (610) 431-4242
Southeastern PA Medical Institute (610) 446-0662 Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
50plus SeniorNews
March 2012
3
Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori Corporate Office: 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 Phone 717.285.1350 • Fax 717.285.1360
Museum Mania
Chester County: 610.675.6240 Cumberland County/Dauphin County: 717.770.0140 Berks County/Lancaster County/ Lebanon County/York County: 717.285.1350 E-mail address: info@onlinepub.com Website address: www.onlinepub.com
PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Donna K. Anderson
EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR Christianne Rupp EDITOR, 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS Megan Joyce EDITORIAL INTERN Alysa Poindexter
ART DEPARTMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR Renee Geller PRODUCTION ARTIST Janys Cuffe
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leah Craig Amy Falcone Janet Gable Hugh Ledford Angie McComsey Ranee Shaub Miller SALES COORDINATOR Eileen Culp
CIRCULATION PROJECT COORDINATOR Loren Gochnauer
ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGER Elizabeth Duvall Member of
Winner
50plus SeniorNews is published by On-Line Publishers, Inc. and is distributed monthly among senior centers, retirement communities, banks, grocers, libraries and other outlets serving the senior community. On-Line Publishers, Inc. will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which may be fraudulent or misleading in nature. Views expressed in opinion stories, contributions, articles and letters are not necessarily the views of the publisher. The appearance of advertisements for products or services does not constitute an endorsement of the particular product or service. The publisher will not be responsible for mistakes in advertisements unless notified within five days of publication. On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to revise or reject any and all advertising. No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted without permission of On-Line Publishers, Inc. We will not knowingly publish any advertisement or information not in compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, Pennsylvania State laws or other local laws.
4
March 2012
Dr. Lori useums say a lot about their locale, the unique qualities of a collection, or the founders’ mission. In my travels, I visit many museums. They run the gamut from the fun to the funky. Here is sampling of museums, both on and off the beaten path, that recently captured my attention.
M
Musee Lalique (www.musee-lalique.com) There is a new museum devoted to jeweler and glassmaker Rene Lalique in the village of Wingen sur Moder, where his glass factory was built in 1919. The museum is a sight to behold, located north of Strasbourg, near the German border. Musee Lalique opened in June 2011 after receiving numerous gifts. For instance, the Lalique Company donated crystal pieces from its archives and Lalique’s chairman of the board donated perfume bottles from his own private collection. Rene Lalique was born in 1860 and opened his own shop in 1885. Jewelry was his first love and first commercial success. Exquisite jewelry pieces including enamel, gold and diamond pendants, and aquamarine and citrine brooches became Lalique’s trademark. In the Art Nouveau style of the late 19th century, Lalique pieces were characterized by a concentration of sinuous lines and organic forms based on nature. After success in the jewelry realm, Lalique moved to the making of art glass. His objects—perfume bottles, vases, chandeliers—were all the rage at the Paris International Exhibition of 1925. At Rene Lalique’s death in 1945, his son Marc took over the Wingen factory and changed it from producing glass to making crystal. Marc designed the crystal chandelier that now hangs in the Musee Lalique’s main foyer and he also designed the medals for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. At the Musee Lalique, the tradition of making great objects lives on.
50plus SeniorNews
Norton Simon Museum (www.nortonsimon.org) Like many intimate yet fine American museums, the story of the Norton Simon is a story of an industrialist with a love for art. In business, Norton Simon (19071993) enjoyed unprecedented success by establishing corporations such as Max Factor, McCall’s publishing, Avis rental car, and Hunts Foods, among others. He shared his private art collection, one of the best in the United States, with residents of Southern California as well as the world of art enthusiasts. Located on 8 acres in Pasadena, Calif., in a California Modern-style building
Rodin’s Burghers of Calais from the collection of the Norton Simon.
renovated by architect Frank Gehry, the Norton Simon is a place of wonder with 10 major galleries broken down by art historical period. When I visited the museum, there were enough museum security guards on duty to fill a major museum, like The Met or the Louvre. For such a small museum, I was taken by the sheer amount of masterpieces. The Norton Simon is known for its impressive masterpieces of Impressionism, particularly paintings, works on paper, and sculpture after sculpture by Edgar Degas. Yet, the Italian Renaissance was well represented by works by Botticelli, the Baroque was highlighted with paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, and the 18th century shined with pieces by Elizabeth Vigee le Brun (the personal artist to Marie Antoinette) and Chardin (he is my vote for one of the top five best artists ever!).
For 19th-century art, Degas’ work was, by far, represented with the greatest number of pieces, yet there were outstanding works of art by Courbet, Rodin (including his famous, life-size figural sculpture group called The Burghers of Calais), Gauguin, Renoir, and Cezanne on display too. If you find yourself in Southern California, take a short drive to Pasadena—pass the Rose Bowl—and visit this great museum in a small package. Memphis Music Museums (www.sunstudio.com and www.staxmuseum.com) In Memphis, Tenn., there are many museums that chronicle the city’s numerous contributions to American culture. The Sun Studio museum tour gives visitors the opportunity to experience the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Just a short walk from Beale Street, visitors can stand in the spot where Elvis sang; learn about the careers of B.B. King, Ike Turner, and Johnny Cash; and listen to vintage recordings. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music has a great collection and an equally great promotional tagline … “Nothing against the Louvre, but you can’t dance to DaVinci.” If that doesn’t make you consider a visit, I don’t know what will! The Stax Museum displays 2,000 artifacts and exhibits that feature the Stax sound and focus on the illustrious careers of music legends like Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and others. When it comes to museums, there are a lot of choices. Visit a local or faraway museum soon and open your world to something new. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, awardwinning TV personality, and TV talk show host, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on the hit TV show Auction Kings on Discovery channel airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
Free Tax Assistance Offered Through April 15 of each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free oneon-one counseling as well as assistance on the telephone and Internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and other standard documents. The following are locations in your area. Please call for an appointment or visit www.aarp.org/money/taxaide for more information. Coatesville Senior Center 22 N. Fifth Ave., Coatesville Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 383-6900 Downingtown Senior Center 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 269-3939 Eastontown Township Library 720 First Ave., Berwyn Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (610) 644-0138 Henrietta Hankin Branch Library 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (610) 321-1710
Kennett Area Senior Center 427 Walnut St., Kennett Square Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 444-4819 Oxford Neighborhood Services 35 N. Third St., Oxford Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 932-8557 Oxford Senior Center 12 E. Locust St., Oxford Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 932-5244 Paoli Library 18 Darby Road, Paoli Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Mondays of every month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 647-6404 Phoenixville Senior Center 153 Church St., Phoenixville Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (610) 935-1515
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
continuing care community in Downingtown
We offer these Residential Options: Residential Apartments Residential Plus Apartments Personal Care Unit (formerly known as Assisted Living)
Specialized Dementia Neighborhood
Join Us at Simpson Meadows! Call 610-269-8400 for more information and to arrange a tour. 101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 www.simpsonmeadows.org
Events Account Executive Position Available On-Line Publishers is hiring an Exhibitor/Sponsorship Account Executive to join our growing events team.
Surrey Services for Seniors 28 Bridge Ave., Berwyn Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (610) 647-6404 West Chester Area Senior Center 530 E. Union St., West Chester Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (610) 431-4242
VITA Program Tax Help Available Free assistance with completing income tax forms will be available again this year to older, disabled, or lowincome persons in Chester County through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. VITA provides trained volunteers to assist with completing local, state, and federal tax returns at sites throughout the county. Appointments are necessary at most sites and assistance can be provided to homebound individuals. To speed the filing process, individuals should be prepared by bringing all pertinent tax documents such as W-2 forms, interest statements from banks, copies of your 2011 income tax returns, and the tax packets received in the mail.
Simpson Meadows is a premier non-profit
Please call for an appointment unless listed otherwise. Open Arms Transformation Center 643/645 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Until April 11
This position is responsible for selling exhibitor/sponsorship packages to existing and new clients to support On-Line Publishers’ growing portfolio of events. The ideal candidate is sharp, creative, tuned in to the digital world, and enjoys the thrill of the hunt. Among other talents, you should have excellent relationship-building skills, experience in generating new business, and the ability to think strategically. Experience in media/event sales is helpful. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and has the will and ability to substantially grow our existing business. If interested, please send your resume and compensation history/requirements to danderson@onlinepub.com.
Phoenixville Public Library 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville (610) 380-9099 Until April 11 The West Side 430 Hannum Ave., West Chester (610) 380-9099 Until April 12
POWERLUNCH
On-Line Publishers, Inc. 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 717.285.1350 • www.onlinepub.com
50plus SeniorNews
March 2012
5
Chester County
Calendar of Events Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation
Senior Center Activities
www.chesco.org/ccparks
Coatesville Area Senior Center – (610) 383-6900 22 N. Fifth Ave., Coatesville – www.cascweb.org
Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. – Wednesday Hibernia Hiking Club, Hibernia County Park Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. – Saturday Hibernia Hiking Club, Hibernia County Park March 24, 8 to 10 a.m. – “Birding at Black Rock,” Black Rock Sanctuary
Chester County Library Programs Atglen Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, (610) 593-6848 Avon Grove Library, 117 Rose Hill Ave., West Grove, (610) 869-2004 Bayard Taylor Library, 216 E. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-2702
Downingtown Senior Center – (610) 269-3939 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown http://home.ccil.org/~dasc March 14, 1 p.m. – “The 70/40 Rule: Speaking to Your Adult Children” March 21, 1 p.m. – Entertainment with Bill and Carol Lee March 28, 1 p.m. – “Fungus! It’s Everywhere” Program
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, (610) 280-2615 Chester Springs Library, 1685-A Art School Road, Chester Springs, (610) 827-9212 Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-2741 Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, (610) 296-7996 Mystery Book Club – Call for dates/times
Programs and Support Groups Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia: Support Group for People with Cancer The Cancer Center at Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli (215) 879-7733 March 3 and 17, 5 to 10 p.m. Bingo Nights Marine Corps League Detachment 430 Chestnut St., Downingtown (610) 431-2234 March 6, 11:30 a.m. West Chester University Retirees Luncheon Old Country Buffet 1090 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown (610) 269-1503 March 6, 2 p.m. Grief Support Group Phoenixville Senior Center 153 Church St., Phoenixville (610) 327-7216 March 7, 6 p.m. Memory Loss and Dementia Support Group Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli 324 W. Lancaster Ave., Malvern (610) 251-9994 March 7 and 21, 6 p.m. The Social Butterflies: 50+ Single, Divorced, or Widowed Rocco & Anna’s Ristorante Italiano 302 Main St., Parkesburg (610) 593-0456 butterflynance@gmail.com
6
March 2012
Free and open to the public
March 8, noon Family Caregiver Support Group Sarah Care 425 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Malvern (610) 251-0801
March 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chester County 50plus EXPO Church Farm School 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton (717) 285-1350 www.50plusexpopa.com
March 9, 7:30 p.m. Roaring ’20s Jazz Orchestra Tel Hai Retirement Community Chapel Beaver Dam Road, Honey Brook (610) 273-9333
March 20, 6 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group Sunrise of Westtown 501 Skiles Blvd., West Chester (610) 399-4464
March 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Meadows Rocks! Music and Games Simpson Meadows 101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown (610) 269-8400
March 21, 12:10 p.m. Aaron Burr: Hero or Villain? Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University Exton Campus 825 Springdale Drive, West Whiteland Township (484) 713-0088 www.widener.edu/olli
March 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Cancer Support Group: Double Hope of Chester County Calvary Fellowship Church 95 W. Devon Drive, Downingtown (484) 319-8167 March 12 and 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Adult Care of Chester County 201 Sharp Lane, Exton (610) 363-8044 March 14, 12:10 p.m. Rosie O’Neill: America’s First Woman Cartoonist Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University Exton Campus 825 Springdale Drive, West Whiteland Township (484) 713-0088 www.widener.edu/olli
50plus SeniorNews
Great Valley Senior Center – (610) 889-2121 47 Church Road, Malvern Kennett Area Senior Center – (610) 444-4819 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square www.kennettseniorcenter.org Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; also March 20 and 27 – Free Tax Assistance by Appointment March 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Third Annual Kennett Inter Gen Coalition Public Forum March 29, 12:30 p.m. – Medicare Fraud Prevention Seminar Oxford Senior Center – (610) 932-5244 12 E. Locust St., Oxford – www.oxfordseniors.org Phoenixville Area Senior Adult Activity Center (610) 935-1515 153 Church St., Phoenixville www.phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org West Chester Area Senior Center – (610) 431-4242 530 E. Union St., West Chester – www.wcseniors.org Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
March 28, 12:10 p.m. How Capt. Moses Rogers and the Steamship Savannah Broke the Barrier Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University Exton Campus 825 Springdale Drive West Whiteland Township (484) 713-0088 www.widener.edu/olli
Give Us the Scoop! Please send us your press releases so we can let our readers know about free events occurring in Chester County! Email preferred to: mjoyce@onlinepub.com
If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration. (610) 675-6240 (717) 285-1350
Let Help you get the word out!
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
Sponsored by: Gold
Visitor Bag Sponsor Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC Bronze Hands from the Heart • Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches Philadelphia Memorial Park of Malvern, Pa. RetireSafe • Surrey Services for Seniors Univest Bank & Trust Co. • Wegmans Media Kortair Productions • WBYN • WNTP
Brought to you by:
610.675.6240
Table of Contents Registration Form ...........................................8 Shuttle Bus Information ...............................8 Directions to the EXPO .................................8 Welcome ............................................................8 Presenter ............................................................9 What is an EXPO? .........................................10 Door Prizes......................................................10 Exhibitor Display Map ................................11 Free Exercise Demos ...................................12 Free Health Screenings ..............................12
REGISTRATION IS A BREEZE! Simply bring this completed form with you to the EXPO, drop it at the registration desk and you are ready to go! NAME: ADDRESS:
Dear Friends, I hope you will join us for the ninth annual Chester County 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings you information on topics of health, wellness, finance, and much more. This is our opportunity to bring 50plus Senior News to life—your life! Representatives from an array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about topics that are important to you! Unbeknownst to many of us, our own communities hold a wealth of information on the topics relevant to your life: money-saving strategies, home renovation ideas, health and wellness matters, retirement living options, travel, or great places for entertainment. Our 50plus EXPOs are an effective forum for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in one visible, easy-to-access location! On-Line Publishers, Inc. is happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. You could spend a couple of hours at the EXPO while you talk with the exhibitors and have a few precautionary screenings done. If time doesn’t permit, make a shorter visit. Either way, we’d love to have you come. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.
Gold Sponsor – 50plus Senior News Visitor Bag Sponsor – Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC Bronze Sponsors – Hands from the Heart; Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches; Philadelphia Memorial Park of Malvern, Pa.; RetireSafe, Surrey Services for Seniors; Univest Bank & Trust Co.; Wegmans Media Sponsors – Kortair Productions, WBYN, WNTP
PHONE:
See you at the EXPO!
AGE:
E-MAIL:
Donna K. Anderson, EXPO 2012 Chairperson
Wheelchairs will be available at registration courtesy of On-Line Publishers, Inc.
Directions to the Church Farm School 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341 From Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and west: Make your way to the PA Turnpike and travel east to Downingtown exit 312 (old exit 23). Immediately after leaving the toll booth area, look for Route 100 South heading toward West Chester. Travel on 100 South about 3 miles, and just beyond the K-Mart on your left, prepare to make a left turn onto East Business 30. Travel approximately 2 miles to CFS. The admission office will be on the right side of the road.
Just A Tip! To make registering for door prizes an easy task – bring along your extra return address labels. ith John Sm y Wa 19380 123 My ester, PA West Ch
From the Lancaster area on the Route 30 bypass: Take the Route 30 bypass east past Coatesville and Downingtown. Follow signs for East 30/Frazer. Get in the left lane to exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto West Business 30, and follow 0.3 mile to CFS. The admissions office will be on the left side of the road.
Shuttles: Shuttles to the venue and back to your parking area will be provided by ROVER Community Transportation. Please, hop aboard.
From Washington, DC; Baltimore; and points south: Take Interstate 95 North to Route 202 North (pick up Route 202 near Wilmington, Del). Continue on Route 202 North, and be sure to follow 202 as it bears to the right just below West Chester, Pa. Continuing on Route 202 North, ignore signs that read 100 North/30 West, Exton. Stay on 202 North
Additional parking is available at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1105 E. Lincoln Highway.
8
Chester County 50 plus EXPO
March 15, 2012
•
and look for signs that read Route 30/Frazer. Follow these signs and at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left on West Business 30 for 0.3 mile to CFS. The admissions office will be on the left side of the road. From Philadelphia: Take Route 76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) to Route 202 South heading toward West Chester. Continue 9 miles on Route 202 South until you see signs for Route 30, Frazer/Downingtown. As you approach this exit, be sure to follow the sign that reads East 30/Business 30, Exton/Frazer. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto West Business 30, and follow 0.3 mile to CFS. The admissions office will be on the left side of the road. From Philadelphia International Airport: Take Route 95 South to Route 322 West/North to Route 1 South and turn left. Within a couple of miles, turn right on Route 202 North. Continue on Route 202 North, and be sure to follow 202 as it bears to the right just below West Chester. Continuing on Route 202 North, ignore signs that read 100 North/30 West, Exton. Stay on 202 North and look for signs that read Route 30/Frazer. Follow these signs and at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left on West Business 30 for 0.3 mile to CFS. The admissions office will be on the left side of the road. www.50plusExpoPA.com
50plus EXPO – Brought to You By: all with a mind toward representing the mid-state’s own boomer community. In 2011, On-Line Publishers, Inc. marked its sixth successful year hosting the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition, making Peggy Kurtz Keller of Ephrata the 2011 PA State Senior Idol. Auditions for 2012 will be held in late April and early May with the finals night competition scheduled for June 4, 2012, at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. On-Line Publishers also works to inform and celebrate women in business through our Business Division. BUSINESSWoman includes professional profiles and articles that educate and encourage women in business. Success Stories highlights the achievements of local professional women so that others may be inspired. It is a special insert in the March issue of BUSINESSWoman magazine. POWERLUNCH is an extension of BUSINESSWoman and is held in York in the spring and in Harrisburg and Lancaster during the fall. Executive women are offered the opportunity for networking, lunch, seminars, and information from a select number of exhibitors interested in marketing to women. The first annual women’s expo will be held April 21, 2012, at Lancaster Bible College. This one-day event features exhibitors and interactive fun that encompasses many aspects of a woman’s life.
For more than 15 years, On-Line Publishers, Inc. has celebrated serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events. On-Line Publishers, Inc. produces six 50plus EXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties. These events are an opportunity to bring both businesses and the community together for a better understanding of products and services available to enhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors. 50plus Senior News is published monthly, touching on issues and events relevant to the 50+ community. The 50plus Resource Directory is a resource guide of businesses interested in your well-being. It is your “50+ yellow pages” and can be useful in locating products and services to meet your needs. 50plus LIVING is an annual publication and the premier resource for retirement living and healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. On-Line Publishers produces (((b))) magazine, Central Pennsylvania’s premier publication for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine reflects on the past, recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and ’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the issues they face now— ZE ON OR
BR PONS S
ZE ON OR
One-stop shopping
BR PONS S
The Surrey Difference
Surrey Cares
An impressive variety of freshly made foods to take out or eat in, a full-service Pharmacy and health and beauty care items, consistent low prices on everything, ATMs and Money-Gram services. Just a few of the reasons our customers love Wegmans. Whatever you need, check here first. You won’t need to make another stop.
Customized caregiver services to support independent living for you or someone you love Personal Assistance • Housekeeping Companions • Transportation • RN Care Management 50 Foundry Way • Malvern, PA 19355 484-913-9600 wegmans.com Berwyn • Broomall • Havertown Media • West Chester
• Big Medicare Premium Increases Ahead for Medicare Part D and Part B? • New Limits on Doctors, Hospitals, and Medicines that are Important to You? • Are Big Tax Increases on the Horizon? And Even More Debt? Help us fight against Medicare and Social Security benefit cuts, and fight for a Consumer Price Index for Seniors (CPI-S) that will finally give older Americans a fair and accurate Social Security COLA by passing H.R. 1086, the CPI for Seniors Act! Help us save America from even more debt and higher taxes. Go to www.retiresafe.org to learn more about your benefits and how to protect them. Come talk to us at the 50plus EXPOs — We care about your thoughts and concerns! ZE R ON O
BR PONS
610-647-9840 • www.surreyservices.org
S
www.50plusExpoPA.com
March 15, 2012
•
Chester County 50plus EXPO
9
A DI R
ZE ON OR
MPEONSO
What is an “EXPO”?
BR PONS
S
S
The 50plus EXPO is an event that’s a unique hybrid of information and leisure, all geared toward satisfying the needs of the area’s over50 crowd. This day is about you and whatever is on your mind. Finances, health, leisure, travel— the knowledge you seek is all available at one of our more than 90 exhibitors. Each exhibitor booth is loaded with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions. The EXPO will also offer a variety of health screenings free to each and every visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”! The 2012 Chester County 50plus EXPO will include screenings for blood pressure, memory, pulse oxygen, and more. Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to stamp your bingo card, and return the completed card for a chance at winning a door prize. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all—have fun!
WIN!
Many Great Prizes to be Given Away During the 50plus EXPO
WIN!
Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.
The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions: Chester County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour Two tickets to an upcoming Best Kept Secrets Tour (Berks, Chester, or Lancaster County) ($15 value) Citadel Credit Union Visa gift card ($20 value) Coldwell Banker Preferred Wegmans gift card ($50 value), Wawa gift card ($25 value), and Farmer’s Market Delight basket from Pearl’s Market Greenspring Energy Building envelope analysis (three prizes with $250 value each)
Chester County 50 plus EXPO
March 15, 2012
Philadelphia Memorial Park of Malvern, Pa. Automotive emergency kit ($25 value)
Market Street Financial Group Wine and cheese basket ($150 value)
Rainbow Dinner Theatre Gift certificate for two people for the 2012 season ($100 value)
Merry Maids Gift certificate toward any cleaning for new or current clients ($50 value)
Rover Community Transportation Coffee lovers gift basket ($50 value)
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Miller-Keystone merchandise ($25 value)
Ryan Homes – Legacy of Traditions at Inniscrone Williams-Sonoma gift basket
Mobility Express 32-inch deluxe reacher ($28 value)
Wegmans Wegmans gift card ($25 value)
National Penn Bank National Penn puzzle coaster ($20 value)
Hickory House Nursing & Rehab/Heatherwood Retirement Community Local restaurant gift certificate ($25 value)
10
Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC Spring basket and Visa gift card ($50 value)
•
www.50plusExpoPA.com
Exhibitor Map & Exhibitor List
LOBBY
Demo Area A.U.M. Physical Therapy ............................110
Going Fit......................................................122
Mobility Express ........................................176
Sunrise Senior Living ................................161
Abbott..........................................................115
Greenspring Energy ..................................111
The Moser Group........................................138
Surrey Services for Seniors ......................103
Adult Care of Chester County ..................148
Gutter Helmet Systems ............................133
National Penn Bank ..................................175
American Cancer Society..........................187
Hands From The Heart ..............................106
University Services ....................................162
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center ................................163
Osher Lifelong Learning, Widener University ................................139
Harrison Senior Living ..............................158
Paoli Hospital / Bryn Mawr Rehab ..........129
Univest Bank & Trust Co. ..........................102
PENN Liberty Bank ....................................134
Villa Saint Martha & Saint Martha Manor ..............................130
AMTRAK ......................................................123 Appleby Systems, Inc.................................188 Auer Cremation Services of PA ................167
Health Network Laboratories ..................164 Hickory House Nursing & Rehab/Heatherwood Retirement Community ........................101
Pennsylvania Captioned Telephone Relay Service ........................116
Tel Hai Retirement Community ..............165
Ware Presbyterian Village ........................125
Bath Fitters/Bath Savers ..........................135
Hopewell Manor – A Senior Rental Community..................170
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ..190
WBYN ..........................................................107
BathWraps Today ......................................155
Humana ......................................................149
Philadelphia Memorial Park of Malvern, PA ........................................ 113
Weaver Memorials ....................................156
BioRX............................................................153
Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches ........145
Brandywine Hospital ................................171 CaptionCall..................................................137 Care Alternatives Hospice ........................127 Chester County Library ............................181
Kitchen Magic ............................................166
Westtown Insurance Group......................169
LifeCare Hospitals of Chester County ....159 Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage ......189
Citadel Credit Union ..................................182
Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC .......................................... 141
WNTP ..........................................................126 Rover Community Transportation ..........147 Royal Medical Supply ................................132
Woodland Heights Retirement Community ........................142
Ryan Homes – Legacy of Traditions at Inniscrone..........................179 Visitor Bag Sponsor
SERVPRO of Central Chester County ......152
Coldwell Banker Preferred........................173
www.50plusExpoPA.com
West Chester Dental Arts..........................114
RetireSafe ....................................................144
Lionville Community YMCA......................143
Garden Spot Village ..................................174
Ralph Wilhelm Seamless Spouting, Inc. ..104
LabCorp ......................................................151
Chester County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour............................184
Devon Manor Post Acute Rehab Center & Enhanced Independent Living..........105
Wegmans ....................................................140 Rainbow Dinner Theatre ..........................160
Market Street Financial Group ................112 Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing ....................168
Bronze Sponsor
Sprint CapTel ..............................................108
Media Sponsor
Sundance Vacations ..................................150
Miller-Keystone Blood Center..................186 March 15, 2012
•
Chester County 50plus EXPO
11
ZE ON SOR R N B O
SP
Fun, Free Exercise Demos at EXPO
Elaine Jones Family Service
Philadelphia Memorial Park, Inc.
GOING Fit, Inc. will be offering several free exercise demonstrations at the Chester County 50plus EXPO! All classes are choreographed to music, so they are as entertaining as they are functional. The demos will be taught by trained, certified, and insured instructors and will be modified and customized for the participants. All are welcome to join in! Sessions will be held in the corner demo area.
124 Phoenixville Pike Frazer, PA 19355 610-644-9150 Fax 610-648-0335 Cell 610-457-3031 Elaine.Jones@DignityMemorial.com
Zumba is a dance fitness program based on international rhythms and movements. Come join the party! This will be modified for all fitness levels.
11 to 11:25 a.m. – Line Dancing
BAG OR OR SIT NS I V PO
S
10:30 to 10:55 a.m. – Zumba
ADVERTISEMENT
Colon Cancer Awareness
Main Line Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. 325 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-6755 • www.mainlinegi.com Other office sites conveniently located in Exton; Collegeville; Wynnewood; Media and Havertown
You can prevent colon cancer. When caught early and treated, colon cancer patients have a 90% chance of survival. A colonoscopy screening is not only an accurate test — it’s an act of prevention. The more you know, the greater your chance of preventing colon cancer.
From the latest line dances to the old favorites, participants will be moving continuously and having a blast!
11:30 to 11:55 a.m. – Going Strong Senior Adult Exercise Class This class combines safe exercise, movements, and choreography to favorite music from days gone by and includes low-impact cardiovascular movement, balance, strength, stretching, and range of motion exercises.
Noon to 12:25 – Seated Yoga Yoga is an ancient Indian body of knowledge that uses exercise, breathing, and meditation to achieve harmony and balance. This class can be done sitting and/or standing. All fitness levels are welcome!
12:30 to 12:55 p.m. – Tai Chi IA ED OR
MPONS S
This is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind.
Positively Different Radio
1 to 1:25 p.m. – Balance and Core
WBYN-FM
This program is adapted for any ability and aims to improve balance and core strengths well as abdominal and postural muscles through sitting and standing exercises and proper breathing techniques.
107.5
Free Health Screenings
Streaming @ www.wbynfm.com Mobile Apps: wbynfm ZE ON OR BR NS O
SP
Independence, Security and Freedom for Seniors
Medicaid Approved
Harrison Senior Living – Booth #158 Blood pressure and pulse oxygen
Offering a wide range of homecare and personal support to help seniors enjoy an independent and dignified lifestyle while in the comfort of their own home.
Call Toll Free at 855-646-6366 Serving the Greater Philadelphia and MainLine Region
www.handsfromthehearthomecare.com 12
Chester County 50 plus EXPO
March 15, 2012
Adult Care of Chester County – Booth #148 Memory screenings
•
Health Network Laboratories – Booth #164 Glucose screening Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC – Booth #141 Hemoccult cards Miller-Keystone Blood Center – Booth #186 Blood pressure www.50plusExpoPA.com
ZE ON OR
50plus Senior News Since 1995, the mission of On-Line Publishers, Inc. (OLP) has been to enhance the lives of individuals within the Central Pennsylvania community. We endeavor to do this by publishing 50plus Senior News, produced through the Mature Living Division of OLP. Over the years, 50plus Senior News has grown to six unique editions in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Now more than ever, Central Pennsylvania’s adults over 50 are a dynamic and inspiring population who refuse to slow down and who stay deeply involved in their careers, communities, and family lives, and 50plus Senior News strives to reflect that in its editorial content. Pick up a copy of 50plus Senior News for articles that will amuse you, inspire you, inform you, and update you on topics that are relevant to your life. Regular topics include health, trivia, book reviews, nature, technology, leisure, veterans’ issues, and, most important, the goings-on in your county. Whether you’re looking for some light, amusing reading or seeking out information on weightier matters, you’ll find it in our excellent and timely editorial, which is supplied by both national and local writers for a balanced blend of nationwide interest and regional relevance. Many of your friends and neighbors have been highlighted within the pages—or even on the cover—of 50plus Senior News. Be sure to check out 50plus Senior News’ new website at www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com, now featuring editorial and photo content and offering you a chance to comment on the articles that reach you each month. And now, you can even find 50plus Senior News on Facebook! The advertisers in 50plus Senior News offer goods or services to foster a happy, healthy life. Please call them when considering a purchase or when you are in need of a service. 50plus Senior News—reflecting the vibrant and energetic lifestyles of its over-50 readers … and truly Redefining Age!
BR PONS S
At West Chester Dental Arts, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable, convenient setting.
Free Exam, Free X-Ray For New Patients Eric N. Shelly, DMD Margaret Lee, DMD Eric A. Fort, DMD
West Chester Dental Arts 403 North Five Points Road West Chester, PA
(610) 696-3371 www.WCDentalArts.com
A DI R
MPEONSO S
Frank Sinatra Nat King Cole Michael Buble Bobby Darin Diana Krall Steve & Eydie Dean Martin Ella Fitzgerald Steve Tyrell Engelbert Humperdinck
Tony Bennett Barry Manilow Dionne Warwick Andy Williams Peggy Lee Harry Connick Jr. Barbra Streisand The Carpenters Anne Murray Johnny Mathis
And Many More!
1360-AM WNJC • MONDAY Streaming at www.andykortman.com and on your iPhone using TuneInPro app www.50plusExpoPA.com
TO
FRIDAY • 7AM
TO
10AM
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please call (609) 330-4428 March 15, 2012
•
Chester County 50plus EXPO
13
Proudly Sponsored By:
March 15, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Church Farm School 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton
Gold:
May 8, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Overlook Activities Center Overlook Park • 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
Visitor Bag Sponsor Main Line Gastroenterology Associates PC Bronze Hands from the Heart Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches Philadelphia Memorial Park of Malvern, Pa. RetireSafe Surrey Services for Seniors Univest Bank & Trust Co. Wegmans
May 30, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hershey Lodge West Chocolate Avenue & University Drive, Hershey
Sept. 19, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Media Kortair Productions WBYN WNTP
York Expo Center Memorial Hall–East 334 Carlisle Avenue, York
Brought to you by
Oct. 23, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carlisle Expo Center 100 K Street, Carlisle
The 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors. Nov. 6, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lancaster Host Resort
Thank you, sponsors!
2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717.285.1350
14
Chester County 50 plus EXPO
March 15, 2012
•
www.50plusExpoPA.com www.50plusExpoPA.com
By Myles Mellor and Sally York
Solutions for all puzzles can be found on page 18
Across
WORD SEARCH
1. 5. 9. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 20. 22. 23.
Twosome P.D.Q. Finance magazine Kashmir clan Chronicle Madison Square Garden, e.g. Fill to excess Property conveyor Is a loving person Days ___ Orinoco, e.g.
24. Ridiculously incongruous 28. French game 33. Capital city 34. Central points 35. In the preceding month: abbr. 36. Ready for battle 40. Whisper sweet nothings 41. Wild about 42. “___ So Vain” 43. Indirect implication
46. 47. 48. 49. 58. 59. 60.
19. 21. 24. 25. 26. 27.
39. 44. 45. 46. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
___ algebra Degree in math? Mont Blanc, e.g. Cooperate closely Issuances Department Industrial city in France Quote Silver Needle, et al. Condition Sorority letters “___ Toledo!”
Down
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Narrow margin West Samoan monetary unit Freudian topics Aboriginal tribe Don’t cut See-through wrap Banned apple spray Confined Secret society: var. “She flies with her own wings” is its motto Student of Seneca Hydroxyl compound .9144 meter
28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 34. 37. 38.
Incursion Engaged Old adders Trace mineral Cowell World govt. in TV’s Futurama African primate Lingering trace Braid The “U” of UHF Early anesthetic Like some memories Soldier’s helmet, slang Drawing
Age Disentangle C2H6 Climbing herbs Noted caravel Joins Bypass Important Indian “Good shot!” “Go ahead!” Homebuilder’s strip It was introduced in 1912 56. Butcher’s offering 57. Like pie
Would you like to see your ad here? Sponsor the Puzzle Page! Please call (610) 675-6240 for more information.
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
50plus SeniorNews
March 2012
15
Classifieds FOR SALE
WANTED
Antiques GET TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES on a NEW television show from the producers of AMERICAN IDOL. Contact us at FinalOfferCasting@gmail.com or 818-480-7178
Automobiles DONATE YOUR CAR to CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND of AMERICA and help end CHILDHOOD CANCER. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. 7 Days 1-800-469-8593
Misc. MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA MATTRESSES T-$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP 1-800-287-5337 WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM
DONATE YOUR CAR to CANCER FUND of AMERICA to help SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. Call 7 Days 1-800-835-9372 Donate Your Car! Civilian Veterans & Soldiers Help Support Our U.S. Military Troops 100% Volunteer Free same Day Towing. Tax Deductible. Call and Donate Today! 1-800-471-0538
REAL ESTATE Land 20 ACRES To Live On ONLY $99/mo. $0/Down. No Credit Checks, Money Back Guarantee, Owner Financing. Near Growing El Paso Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com
DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Non-runners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 800-771-9551 www.cardonationsforbreastcancer.org
Timeshares Ask yourself, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H NO GIMMICKS JUST RESULTS! www.BuyATimeshare.com Call 888-879-8612
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK or SUV to Childhood Leukemia Foundation today. Tax Deductible, FREE towing, fast, easy Process. 877-754-3227 www.mycarfordonation.org
CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800864-5960 Motorcycles Wanted - CASH PAID! Select watercraft, ATV, snowmobiles. FREE National Pickup - NO HASSLE! 1-800-963-9216 www.SellUsYourBike.com www.USAPowerSportsMI.com Mon-Fri 9am-7pm CST Miscellaneous Purchasing and preserving all sorts of military items. World War I, World War II, Civil War, etc. US, German, Japanese, etc. All items cared for to preserve their history. Buying uniforms, patches, metals, badges, helmets, daggers, swords, aviation items, paper items, photo albums, German and Japanese war souvenirs, flags, arm bands, and many other items. Not sure if I can use? Contact me, I will discuss. Call Don at 717467-5286. FREE GAS! Receive $300 Gasoline Savings! Gasoline Stimulus program Provides $300 gas savings to participants of driving survey. Local Stations-Major Brands! Call Now 877-898-9029 **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930s thru 1970s TOP CASH PAID! 1800-401-0440 FREE GAS! Receive $300 Gasoline Savings! Gasoline Stimulus program Provides $300 gas savings to participants of driving survey. Local Stations-Major Brands! Call Now 877-898-9029
Placing your classified ad is as easy as 1,2,3! 1. Choose a Category
COST $50 for up to 45 words.
FOR SALE Antiques Appliances Automobiles Boats Computers/Electronics Furniture Household Goods Lawn & Garden
Sporting Goods Tools Misc.
HELP WANTED Business Opportunities General
NOTICE Announcements Garage/Yard Sale Lost & Found Misc.
REAL ESTATE Apartment for Rent Foreclosures
WANTED Automobiles Miscellaneous
House for Rent House for Sale Land Misc. Timeshares
2. Write Your Ad (45-Word Maximum)
MAIL 50plus Senior News Attn: Classifieds 3912 Abel Drive Columbia, PA 17512
3. Provide Your Information and Submit
PHONE 717-285-8130
Your Name ___________________________________
# of Months to Run ____________________________
Address ______________________________________
Check Enclosed or
City ________________ State ____ Zip __________
Credit Card # _________________________________
Phone _______________________________________
Exp Date _______________
Email ________________________________________
Authorized Signature __________________________
On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. A $30 service charge will be added for any returned checks.
16
March 2012
50plus SeniorNews
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
Association Seeking Senior Slow-Pitch Players The Brandywine Valley Senior Softball Association (BVSSA) is currently enrolling players for the 2012 spring/summer season. BVSSA is registered with the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and offers men who will be 60 and older any time during 2012 the opportunity to play quality, competitive, recreational, slowpitch softball.
Games are played Tuesday and Thursday mornings from mid-April through July at Kelly Fields on Westtown Road off of Route 202; East Bradford Field on Copeland School Road in East Bradford; and Furey Road Field off of Route 322 in Upper Chichester. Interested players should contact Jack Williams at (610) 793-0236 or jow333@aol.com.
This Month in History: March Events • March 4, 1830 – Former President John Quincy Adams returned to Congress as a representative from Massachusetts. He was the first ex-president ever to return to the House and served eight consecutive terms. • March 19, 2003 – The United States launched an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Hussein from power. The attack commenced with aerial strikes against military sites, followed the next day by an invasion of southern Iraq by U.S. and British ground troops. The troops made rapid progress northward and conquered the country’s capital, Baghdad, just 21 days later, ending the rule of Hussein.
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOMED!
www.gatewaydoctors.com
610-423-8181
• March 23, 1775 – Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
Birthdays • March 1 – American band leader Glenn Miller (1904-1944) was born in Carilinda, Iowa. His music gained enormous popularity during the 1940s through recordings such as “Moonlight Serenade” and “String of Pearls.” On Dec. 15, 1944, his plane disappeared over the English Channel while en route to Paris where he was scheduled to perform. • March 6 – Renaissance genius Michelangelo (1475-1564) was born in Caprese, Italy. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and visionary best known for his fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his sculptures David and The Pieta. • March 31 – Boxing champion Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was born in Galveston, Texas. He was the first African-American to win the heavyweight boxing title.
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
50plus SeniorNews
March 2012
17
GRADUATE
from page 1
With her win came the grand prize of a limousine trip for two to New York City for dinner and a Broadway show, which Keller took advantage of in November with her husband and two additional friends. They saw Follies, the musical about a group of past performers who reunite in their soon-to-bedemolished theater and reminisce about days past while facing the realities of their present lives. “That show was really sentimental to me,” explained Keller, who was once very active in community theater at Ephrata Playhouse. “When they closed the old barn and did all the renovations, the last show they did there was Follies, and I was in it.” Though understandably dazzled by the big stage, it was a slightly smaller stage closer to home that served as the location for her most memorable experience since becoming PA STATE SENIOR IDOL. Keller was honored to perform the national anthem at the 9/11 memorial event held at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Her performance started off an entire day of activities, including a firemen’s walk that featured firefighters from all over the state who ceremoniously walked the number of steps that would have
been walked in the 9/11 rescue attempts. “It was so incredibly moving; it was just unbelievable,” remembered Keller. “These guys were in full gear, just like they were doing a rescue … It took them like two hours of solid walking to get to that amount of steps.” Keller also performed the national anthem for the region’s other minorleague baseball teams, the York Revolution and the Harrisburg Senators—her Senators performance was even punctuated by an aircraft flyby. Both opportunities were a direct result of exposure from her SENIOR IDOL win. “One bit of exposure leads to another. It’s been really cool,” Keller said. She has also been a mainstay at OnLine Publishers’ 50plus EXPOs, easily winning over the crowds with her repertoire of jazz and pop standards that feature melodies that transcend time and bring back memories for anyone over 50. But Keller’s appeal extends beyond her taste in music. “I think people look at me as a 50plusser, and I have a lot of energy; I’m gregarious. They know I love what I’m doing and I’m not afraid to share of myself,” she said. “As much as I give and they give back to me, then I can give
50plus Senior News is now on Facebook!
more—it’s that cycle of return, that growing energy.” That “sharing of herself ” is another change Keller has observed since winning SENIOR IDOL last year: Audiences are eager to know more about her. “I used to spend more time introducing songs that I was singing, but now it’s: ‘Tell us about you,’ ‘Why are you here?’, ‘How did you win?’” Keller noted. “They wanted to know more about who am I as a person versus who am I as a performer, so I told some stories about myself when introducing songs. I became more comfortable sharing of myself in my performance.” Keller also uses these platforms to encourage others to audition for the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition, citing both her own enjoyable four-year experience and the unique opportunity for people over 50 to step up and claim their talent. She shares with them her conviction that contestants should choose a song, dance, or comedic routine that means something to them and not to worry about appealing to others’ tastes. “I really think that if you’re going to do this [competition] and take the time, be true to yourself, do what you want to do, and don’t worry about the judges,”
she said. “If you are true to yourself, you’re gonna wow ’em.” Although her year as the reigning PA STATE SENIOR IDOL is winding down, Keller looks toward her musical future with eagerness and down-to-earth ambitions, hoping to land a regular, recurring singing opportunity for a senior group or restaurant. And, as always, her “bucket” is overflowing with genuine thankfulness. “I can’t even express gratitude enough to On-Line Publishers for giving me this opportunity,” she said. “If this [SENIOR IDOL] program didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to be a participant for four years and now to have a venue to share what I love to do. I hope I continue to be utilized as much as they see fit, because I would love to be.” Bees do need to keep busy, after all. For more information on the 2012 PA SENIOR IDOL competition, including audition dates and locations and a downloadable registration form, please visit www.SeniorIdolPA.com or call (717) 285-1350. If your business would like to support the 50-plus community, please call to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. STATE
Visit
www.facebook.com/50plusSeniorNews
18
Puzzles shown on page 15
Puzzle Solutions
and “like” us to receive a free 6-month subscription! Plus, you’ll receive event updates, story links, and more!
March 2012
50plus SeniorNews
www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
Please join us at our
Open House Saturday, March 10 1 to 3 p.m
u
From left, Book Sale Event Coordinator Kathy Rigg is joined by Tel Hai Library Committee volunteers Cynthia Anderson, Marian Friese, Margaret Ionni, and Mary Jo Tracy.
Experience the convenience of one-floor living. 8 lots available ... going fast! u
De-Clutter by Donation
• New spec homes available to tour •
Eastwood Village Homes LLC
Six months’ lot rent
102 Summers Drive Lancaster, PA 17601
plus
717-397-3138
first floor, behind the multipurpose room, and will be received through April 6. Books and media will be used for the community’s book sale on April 26-27, an annual event that provides an opportunity to recycle these items and make them available at bargain prices to the general public. Tel Hai is located off Beaver Dam Road east of Route 10 in Honey Brook Township. For more information, contact Kathy Rigg, book sale coordinator, at (610) 273-9333, ext. 2510, or Keeli Looper, volunteer services director, at ext. 2010 during business hours.
1,000
towards upgrades!*
www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com
Donating your gently used books may be an easy way to begin your home decluttering effort. Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Volunteer Services Department and Library Committee members are looking for donations of books—including hardand soft-cover editions, large print on varied topics, and CDs, VHS tapes, and DVDs in excellent condition to be made available for sale in late April. Donations are being accepted Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Garrett Community Center. Collection boxes arranged by category await your donation on the
$
*Details available at Sales Center.
Do you have a friendly face? The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our ninth annual Chester County 50plus EXPO on March 15, 2012, at the Church Farm School, 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPO bags, or work at the registration desk, we would be glad to have you for all or just part of the day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 285-1350..
Enjoy the view with our top docs. American businesses can lose as much as $34 billion each year due to employees’ need to care for loved ones 50 years of age and older. View the 2011 edition online at BusinessWomanPA.com
Why advertise? • Connect with caregivers • Online and print editions – dual marketing platforms • Inserted in July edition of BUSINESSWoman magazine – approximately 30,000 readers Specialty eye care previously only available at University medical centers is now available at our three convenient Chester County locations. Our award-winning doctors, including five 2010 Top Docs, are saving vision everyday.
• Year-round distribution – annual 50plus EXPOs, local offices of aging, and other venues throughout the year • Articles • Directory of Providers • Support Services
CAREGIVER SOLUTIONS
A key resource for individuals who work and provide care to a loved one.
L to R, standing: Drs. M.Ward, R.Ward, J. DeStafeno, J. Boyd; sitting: Drs. B. Saran, B. Stark, R. Liss
Deadline to Reserve Space is May 18, 2012 Call your representative or 717.285.1350 or email info@businesswomanpa.com. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
chestercountyeyecare.com
Offices in : West Chester > Exton > West Grove > 610.696.1230
50plus SeniorNews
March 2012
19
Can you belt it out like nobody’s business? Do you belong on Dancing with the Stars ? Are you wild and crazy like Steve Martin? Pennsylvanians over 50 are invited to audition for the seventh annual PA STATE
SENIOR IDOL competition!
Auditions held at regional locations Tues., April 24 Body Zone
Wed., April 25
3103 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610
York Little Theatre 27 South Belmont St. York, PA 17403
Wed., May 2 Broadway Classics Theatre at the Harrisburg Mall
NEW LOCATION!
3501 Paxton Street Harrisburg, PA 17111
Thurs., May 3 The Heritage Hotel Lancaster 500 Centerville Road Lancaster, PA 17601
Win a limousine trip to New York City with dinner and a Broadway show! Reserve your seats now for this annual sell-out! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA • (717) 898-1900 June 4, 2012 • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner; 7 p.m. – Show
Brought to you by:
Presented by:
911 Photo Graphics
Dinner & Performance: $43 Adults; $32 Children 18 & Under Performance Only: $28 (Limited Number Available)
Media Sponsors:
Emcee:
Diane Dayton of Dayton Communications
For more information or an application:
717.285.1350 20
March 2012
50plus SeniorNews
www.SeniorIdolPA.com www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com