50plus LIFE Dauphin County January 2017

Complimentary | Dauphin County Edition | January 2017 • Vol. 19 No. 1

Eric Burdon – It’s My Life page 4

‘Gladys Ormphby’ Settled Down in Texas page 9

Overlooked but Valuable Antiques page 12

Social Security News

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It’s that time of year again.

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Ease the Pain of Nighttime Leg Cramps Sudden, uncontrollable cramping of the calf muscle at night is a painful condition that afflicts about 70 percent of adults over the age of 50.

These nocturnal leg cramps are often sharp enough to interrupt a deep sleep and can last anywhere from a few seconds to 10 minutes.

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By Lori M. Myers Back in the 1960s, the Beatles stepped onto our shores and thus began the British musical invasion of America. Other groups followed, such as the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, and the Animals.

But while the early melodic tones of John, Paul, George, and Ringo were considered nonthreatening to those concerned moms and dads back then, Animals lead vocalist Eric Burdon projected a very different image.

In hits such as “House of the Rising Sun,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “It’s My Life,” and others, Burdon’s voice had power and soul with an undercurrent of grittiness, even a bit of danger.

His penchant was more rhythm and blues than rock ’n’ roll, and America was the perfect place for him to be.

“The highlight for me of those early years was getting out of England and being able to shout out the music that I love in the land where the blues were born,” he says from his current home in Ojai, California, a community he describes as “quiet” and “artistic.”

Burdon’s residence is surrounded by trees and flowers, he adds, with a jukebox filled with his favorite records and shelves loaded with books and films.

But the comfort zone Burdon now enjoys doesn’t mean he has abandoned music. On the contrary, he still performs to crowds who recall their past boomer years as well as to youngsters who’ve recently discovered this one-of-a-kind talent that Rolling Stone magazine ranked 57th on their list of 100 Greatest Voices of All Time.

They began performing as the Kansas City 5, 6 & 7 and eventually formed their own band, the Pagan Jazzmen, which became, simply, the Pagans.

In 1962, they named themselves the Animals after a local street gang leader called Animal Hogg.

The Animals, originally composed of Burdon, Steel, Hilton Valentine on guitar, Chas Photo credit: Marianna Burdon Chandler on bass, and Alan Price on keyboards, recorded Burdon’s 2013 solo their signature tune “House of album, ‘Til Your River Runs Dry, was released the Rising Sun” in 1964, which was released that summer in the

by ABKCO Records.

United Kingdom and the United States.

While some think the song “I earn my living as a traveling originated with the group, it is, blues musician,” Burdon says. in fact, a traditional folk song “I think the fans expect to hear of uncertain authorship. Many familiar songs, and I don’t mind notable musicians covered the giving them what they want. On song prior to the Animals’ version, the other hand, I always like to including Woody Guthrie, Glenn experiment with those songs and Yarbrough, Pete Seeger, Joan add new ones into the set. That keeps it interesting for everyone, I Baez, Nina Simone, and Bob Dylan. think.”

Burdon first heard “House of Burdon immersed himself the Rising Sun” in the folk clubs in American blues and jazz around Newcastle, and the song while growing up in Newcastle, always intrigued him.

England, but had no burning “Then, when I heard Dylan’s desire to be a singer.

Nevertheless, he can’t remember first record, there it was,” he recalls. “When the Animals went a time when he didn’t love music. on tour in the United Kingdom, It was in the folk clubs in his hometown and then the Newcastle opening for Chuck Berry, I remembered the song. I wanted City Hall where he caught some great blues musicians visiting from something that would really stand apart, not just from Chuck Berry’s the United States. material, but from our own usual “That’s when I first heard set list of rhythm and blues songs.

Muddy Waters (an American “On our day off, we took the blues musician often cited as train into London with all of our the “father of modern Chicago gear, went into the studio, and blues”),” Burdon recalls. “It was recorded it in one take. The rest is jazz and rhythm and blues on history.” the jukeboxes at Spanish City (a Indeed. The group’s former funfair in England), but breakthrough hit soared to the before that, it was British Music Hall music playing on the radio in top of the United Kingdom’s pop singles chart soon after its release our family home.” and several months later in the Burdon met drummer John United States.

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Songs of All Time and is also one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. In 1999, it received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

But Burdon didn’t rest on his laurels. The Animals recorded other well-known hits, disbanded in 1966, and thereafter went through several incarnations as other musicians took the place of those who left.

Burdon went solo in between the changes, and then took a respite from the music industry. He made fortunes and lost them, transformed his music style, and took up other interests.

In 1969, Burdon decided to pursue acting and was attending the Lee Strasberg Actors Studio in Los Angeles when he was approached by record producers Jerry Goldstein and Steve Gold.

“They told me I was wasting my time studying acting,” Burdon says.

“We began to search for a suitable band for me when we discovered one called Nightshift in Long Beach.

It was a really big band, too big for taking on the road, so we had to trim it down—and that became the band War.” Burdon and War began playing live shows throughout Southern California and soon recorded their debut album Eric Burdon Declares “War,” which included the album’s best-known track, “Spill the Wine.”

Along with still calling California home, Burdon has put a new band together and is having a great time working up new material and new approaches, he says.

He’s also working on a book, a memoir, not necessarily about the making of the music but more to do with the people he’s met along the way.

“Awards have never been my thing,” he says. “Not my reason for doing what I do. I’ve always enjoyed introducing my audience to the work of my heroes. I suppose I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve kept a career going for over 50 years now doing what I love.”

New Year Traditions from Around the World The baby and the old man have been symbols of the new and old year since the time of the ancient Greeks.

Here are a few more symbols and traditions of celebrating the New Year across the globe: In Spain and Portugal, celebrants gather with 12 grapes in their hands. As the clock strikes midnight announcing the New Year, a grape is eaten for each strike of the clock.

other greens to ensure prosperity for the coming year.

In Asia, people eat dumplings, noodles, and rice cakes whose names and appearances symbolize long life, happiness, wealth, and good fortune.

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Savvy Senior

Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment Causes Confusion

Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare. But last week, I received a member card in the mail for a Medicare Advantage plan that I did not enroll in. What’s going on? Medicare is so confusing with all the different choices, and now it seems like I’m getting automatically enrolled in a plan I didn’t even choose. Is this a scam?

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These insurers often operate Medicare Advantage plans too.

Under a little-known rule authorized by the federal government, some insurers can shift their beneficiaries who are turning 65 to their own Medicare Advantage plan.

It’s a process called “seamless conversion enrollment,” and all it requires is that the insurance company send a letter to the beneficiary explaining the new

coverage, which takes effect unless the member opts out within 60 days.

The idea is to preserve continuity for those who want to stay with the same company. But some seniors are unaware that they’ve been signed up, in part due to the flood of mail they get around their 65th birthday from insurers marketing their Medicare plans.

This makes it easy to miss a notice of seamless conversion or fail to understand the letter.

It can also have serious financial consequences. Medicare Advantage plans tend to be HMOs and PPOs with limited provider networks. If you unknowingly get enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and receive treatment from a doctor who’s not in the network, your medical bills may go uncovered.

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Consumer advocate groups like the Medicare Rights Center are pushing for a change in the rules.

They want it set up so beneficiaries must respond to the letter/invitation before they’re enrolled, versus having to opt out of automatic enrollment.

In the meantime, here are some things you can do to protect yourself from unrequested Medicare enrollment.

Self-Protection Everyone approaching age 65 should carefully read all mail received from your current health insurance provider. If you come across anything suggesting that the insurance company intends to enroll you in a Medicare Advantage plan that you do not wish to have, contact the insurer and decline to be enrolled.

Also, to be safe, about a month prior to Medicare eligibility, call your current insurer to confirm that you are not being automatically enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan against your wishes, call Medicare at (800) 633-4227.

People in this situation have been allowed to convert to traditional Medicare without having to wait until the next open-enrollment period or to enroll in a different Medicare Advantage plan that they choose.

It even might be possible to be retroactively enrolled in Medicare so that out-of-network expenses already incurred are covered.

If you need help with your Medicare enrollment, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free one-on-one Medicare counseling in person or over the phone.

For contact information, visit the SHIP National Technical Assistance Center’s website (www.shiptacenter. org) or call the eldercare locator at (800) 677-1116.

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Dear Pharmacist

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Natural Cough Suppressants to Relieve Your Misery

Wintertime is one of my favorite times of the year. Ahh … snowy days, crackling fires, fluffy sweaters …

Cough! Cough! Haaaaack!

With all there is to enjoy during this season, the winter months are commonly known as “cold and flu” season or “sniff and sneeze” season because of the nasty little viruses that come with it.

Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing out the air passages in our lungs. Did you know that a bad cough can clock speeds up to 60 mph? We’re all going to have to run a little faster to get away from the germs!

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2. Ginger – Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years to support almost every condition, including asthma, migraines, constipation, and bronchitis.

It is a superior antioxidant and can be cut or crushed into small pieces and added to 5 cups of water with some lemon and honey. Boil the mixture until half of the tea remains, and then sip or slurp (what I do) the tea.

Do this every two to three hours for cough relief. You can also put 1

drop of essential oil in hot water and do a steam inhalation.

3. Bromelain – This is a natural enzyme that fights inflammation and infections. High amounts of bromelain are found in pineapples.

Bromelain has been found to help reduce the airway inflammation in lungs, which could ease a cough. That’s according to Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine, 2012.

I’d suggest supplementation; bromelain capsules are sold at health food stores.

4. Afrin or Similar Products – These stop postnasal drip in about 10 minutes, and that can “shut you up” very quickly if your cough is triggered by a drip. I have also used Flunada, which is a natural cough/ cold reliever.

5. Vodka or Brandy – This is not your excuse to get sloshed, but many seniors out there know that a shot or even just a teaspoonful of one of these drinks can soothe a cough within minutes, especially if you follow it with a teaspoonful of honey.

This information is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat your disease.

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‘Gladys Ormphby’ Settled Down in Texas

Drab, handbag-wielding TV moved out West, where she attended character Gladys Ormphby never met college in Pasadena and began a celebrity she didn’t feel compelled appearing in revues. Early on, she to smack senseless at the slightest formed a comedy duo with Dom provocation.

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Short in both stature and patience, “We were together working small the feisty, diminutive spinster’s comedy venues,” she recalled. “He victims—such as Dean Martin or asked me to be his ‘magician’s helper,’ Frank Sinatra—were more likely to and I named her Shakundala. We be paralyzed by wrote several bits, laughter than fear. and they all just Portrayed by killed the audience. comedic actress “Soon we were Ruth Buzzi in the spotted by The late-’60s TV show Entertainers’ host, Laugh-In, Gladys our friend Carol soon found her way Burnett. She was into the popular ahead of us careerculture of the day, wise, already on a landing guest spots big hit series, and on other shows such Ruth Buzzi as Gladys Ormphby, it was a huge thrill as the Dean Martin to go out and get a 1969.

Celebrity Roasts of fantastic audience the ’70s. reaction with our Today, Buzzi— silly magic act.” who turned 80 Despite being last year—is now best known for one chilling out on a Laugh-In character, 600-acre cattle and Gladys wasn’t her horse ranch in the favorite. Yet she Lone Star State remains grateful for with husband Kent the frumpy, little old Perkins. But what of lady.

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“My favorite Laugh-In cast photo “She’s retired, character to play waiting to go to was actually ‘Doris the Smithsonian Museum in a box!”

Sidebottom,’ the sloppy drunk,” she noted Buzzi. “I haven’t appeared as explained. “I also had fun with ‘Busy Gladys in so long, but she was always Buzzi,’ the gossip columnist, and my fun to do.” hooker character, ‘Kim Hither.’”

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Though down to the other scavengers of dead vultures and the animals and reviled carcass on the by some people, ground.

Gatherings of black vultures are black vultures at always clean and a dead animal not repulsive in are interesting appearance.

On the contrary, to watch. Black vultures stalk about I think they are on foot, almost handsome in their own way. Their like chickens in a barnyard, lunge at feathering and naked heads are each other to get closer to a meal, black, but they have off-white legs. and communicate by hisses and And they have muffled barks. a white patch of feathers near each Sometimes black vultures chase wing tip that is Photo by Mdf visible from below turkey vultures off a Black vulture. carcass. when they soar.

But if danger threatens, such as an Black vultures live and nest from the southern half of the United States approaching vehicle on a roadway while they are eating a road-killed through Mexico, Central America, and South America and to southern animal, both vulture species quickly Argentina and Chile. They have been take to the air and flap and soar away common in southeastern Pennsylvania or land in nearby trees. The black vultures alternately flap rapidly, as if in since the early 1970s. a panic, and soar.

Here, each pair of black vultures Black vultures are wary, adaptable, hatches two young a year in large, broken-off trees; tree stumps; hollow, and aggressive, traits that lead to their success. And, although black vultures fallen logs; and cavities in rock cliffs, are mainly scavengers of dead animals, including quarry walls. they are also predators.

Black vultures and turkey vultures They kill and eat young herons search for food in groups, each species and other larger birds that fall from in flocks of its own or in mixed their nests and aren’t protected by gatherings. their parents. Black vultures also kill Turkey vultures are better at and eat newly hatched sea turtles and finding dead animals because they other small, helpless creatures. have an excellent sense of smell, Wintering groups of black vultures which is unusual for birds. Turkey and turkey vultures in southeastern vultures watch each other when Pennsylvania, as elsewhere, roost soaring, and black vultures watch overnight in coniferous trees in their cousins for indications of a wooded valleys, either separately or carcass on the ground. in mixed congregations. Needled When a soaring turkey vulture suddenly spirals down to the ground, boughs block the cold wind and snow, protecting those birds. all other vultures of both species Black vultures are more attractive within viewing distance see this as and interesting than people give them an indication of food and sail across credit. They are an intriguing part of the sky to where the first vulture southeastern Pennsylvania’s avifauna. descended. All those vultures sweep www.50plusLifePA.com

The Green Mountain Gardener

Why Houseplants Drop Leaves Dr. Leonard Perry

Houseplants drop leaves for many reasons, but most are related to improper care or poor growing conditions. Often just giving plants the correct light and temperature, or controlling pests, is all that is needed to prevent future leaf drop.

Either too much or too little watering may cause leaf drop. A common problem is that when you see leaves droop or even fall off, you may be tempted to think the plant is thirsty and needs more water. This could lead to overwatering and even more leaves dropping.

Make sure when watering, especially in northern climates in winter, to use lukewarm water. Icy cold water can chill the soil and injure roots of tropical plants, leading to root rots, leaves dropping, and perhaps even dead plants.

Extremely low humidity will cause sensitive plants, such as gardenia, to drop leaves, although most common houseplants will not show leaf drop in response to low humidity only.

Fertility, or rather lack of sufficient nutrients, can lead to leaf drop. With this, usually you will notice leaves lighter in color first, so you have a chance to correct this before leaves totally turn yellow and drop. Use a houseplant fertilizer, according to label directions, particularly while plants are growing or flowering.

Plants in pots that are too small may drop leaves. Why? There may not be enough root room to support all the leaves the plant tries to form, so the oldest leaves drop off. Because the space for the roots is inadequate,

the plant may not be able to absorb enough water and nutrients.

Some leaf drop occurs when plants are subjected to a big change in environment.

Such changes occur when plants grown outside for the summer are brought inside for the winter.

Greenhouse-grown plants may drop leaves if placed in dimly lit house conditions, when they’ve been grown in high light. Some plants just may require higher light to grow and keep all their leaves.

Leaf drop brought on by a change in environment should be temporary and non-life threatening; new leaves forming will be adapted to the new site.

Chilling is one cause of leaf drop related to environment. Tropical plants are sensitive to low, but above freezing, temperatures. Plants on windowsills may be exposed to chilling temperatures.

Hot or cold drafts may be a problem for some plants. The poinsettia is a prime example of a plant that drops leaves due to exposure to cold drafts of air.

Insects and diseases can cause leaf drop but are not as common as the

previously listed causes.

Recently I had a variegated English ivy that was losing leaves. On closer inspection I found leaves infested with spider mites.

Washing plants well with mildly soapy water is a good start, and often all that is needed, for pest control.

Some leaf drop on houseplants is normal. Older plants should

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be expected to drop a leaf or two occasionally. This is particularly the case with plants that grow upright, like umbrella plant or cane plant, losing lower leaves as newer ones form on the top.

The only solutions for this are to stake plants and live with this habit, to propagate new plants by air layering the canes, or to give away the plant and get a new, more compact one.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

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Overlooked but Valuable Antiques Lori Verderame

Ever wonder what valuable antiques are hiding in your house?

There are many antiques, works of art, and collectibles that have significant value that many people want you to just toss out with the trash or put out on your front lawn at a lowmarket-priced yard sale.

I evaluate quality antiques all the time, and I know value when I see it. At more than 150 public and corporate events every year, I tell people what their antique is and what it is really worth.

Here are my top five overlooked valuable objects—and some surprises—that you should cherish and that are hiding right under your nose:

These paintings, in good condition, can represent a windfall once they are properly appraised and authenticated.

Remember, do not have your paintings cleaned before you have them appraised.

3. Sculptures. Do you have an old bust hanging around the house? The most valuable sculptures are those made of good-quality materials like cast metal, constructed metal, or carved wood.

Look for threedimensional sculptures depicting famous or well-known people, literary figures, and the like. Many interior designers are bringing these accessories back into favor and others are using them as starting points for repurposing projects.

1. Jewelry. Hold onto Grandma’s old brooch, earrings, or rings. Those pieces 4. Furniture. of jewelry featuring Photo credit: Staff of www.DrLoriV.com Modern furniture is precious metals, Kenneth Jay Lane original making a big splash faceted or cabochon designer costume jewelry in the marketplace gemstones, pearls, etc., worth $500. now. Art Deco, Midcan have big value on Century Modern, Art the antiques and collectibles market.

Moderne, and vintage pieces from the Look for the authentic marks 1920s to the 1980s are all the rage. on gold, like “14K and 18K,” and Some specialty pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries are also valuable. the embossed marks on silver, like I have heard many people talk about “sterling” or “925.” “brown furniture” as being worthless, Remember that even costume when that simply is not true. Some jewelry pieces by Trifari, Kenneth Jay dealers and auctioneers don’t want to Lane, Renoir and Matisse, Miriam be bothered moving large pieces of Haskell, and others are trendy and vintage, mahogany furniture and are valuable, dating back to the 1940s to telling folks it is worthless. the 1980s.

The oddity is that I have seen many millennials seeking out such pieces 2. Paintings. Some of the most of furniture, which remind them of commonly overlooked objects in Grandma’s house, when decorating our homes are works of art, such as new homes. Durable, good-looking, oil-and-acrylic paintings on canvas and strong pieces of furniture made depicting landscapes, still lifes, of hard woods dating from the early portraits, and famous or historic please see ANTIQUES page 16 places. www.50plusLifePA.com

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Calendar of Events

Support Groups Free and open to the public Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Grief Support Group Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive, Hershey (717) 732-1000 Jan. 4 and 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

ANAD Eating Disorders Support Group PinnacleHealth Polyclinic Landis Building, Sixth Floor Classroom 1 2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg (717) 712-9535 Jan. 10, 6–7 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Greenfield Senior Living at Graysonview 150 Kempton Ave., Harrisburg (717) 561-8010 Jan. 10 to April 4 (Tuesdays), 2–4 p.m.

GriefShare Seminar and Support Group Derry Presbyterian Church 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey (717) 533-9667 www.derrypres.org

Senior Center Activities

Jan. 11, 6–7 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Emeritus at Harrisburg 3560 N. Progress Ave. Harrisburg (717) 671-4700

Jan. 18, 6 p.m.

Cancer Support Group Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1205 S. 28th St., Harrisburg (717) 565-7000

Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Support Group for Families of Those with Memory-Related Illnesses Frey Village 1020 N. Union St., Middletown (717) 930-1218

Jan. 19, 6–8 p.m.

Harrisburg Area Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group Giant Food Stores Second Floor 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 580-7772

Jan. 17, 6 p.m.

Community Support Group Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1205 S. 28th St., Harrisburg (717) 565-7000 Jan. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group on East Shore Jewish Home of Harrisburg 4004 Linglestown Road Harrisburg (717) 441-8627

Jan. 25, 7–8 p.m.

Connections Support Group: Families of Memory Impaired Ecumenical Retirement Community Building 3, Second Floor 3525 Canby St., Harrisburg (717) 561-2590

Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable Meeting Grace United Methodist Church 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown (717) 503-2862 charlie.centralpaww2rt@gmail.com www.centralpaww2roundtable.org Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Roundtable Meeting Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel MOH Chapter 542 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg (717) 545-2336 centralpavietnamrt@verizon.net www.centralpavietnamroundtable.org www.50plusLifePA.com

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PARKS & RECREATION Jan. 8, 10–11:30 a.m. – Mindfulness Hike, Wildwood Park Jan. 10–13, 2 –3 p.m. – Farm Show Week Walks with Shaver’s Creek, Wildwood Park Jan. 24, 7– 8:30 p.m. – Things with Wings: Great Backyard Bird County, Wildwood Park

Library Programs East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380

Community Programs Free and open to the public Jan. 4, 7 p.m.

World Culture Club of Central PA Meeting Penn State Hershey Medical Center Fifth Floor, Lecture Room B 500 University Drive, Hershey www.worldcultureclubpa.org

Friendship Senior Center – (717) 657-1547 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Frida ys, 8–9 a.m. – Light Aerobics Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. – Mah Jong Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – Bridge Classes with Mr. Henning

Jan. 17, 10 a.m.

The Hershey Archives’ Collection and the Stories They Tell Derry Seniors Derry Presbyterian Church 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey (717) 533-9667 www.derrypres.org Jan. 31, 6 p.m.

Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Walking Club Bass Pro Shop – Hunt Room Harrisburg Mall 3501 Paxton St., Harrisburg (717) 805-9540 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@ onlinepub.com for consideration.

Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825 Harrisburg Downtown Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976 Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, (717) 533-6555 Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, (717) 692-2658 Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934 Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. Third St., Harrisburg, (717) 232-7286 McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976 Northern Dauphin Library, 683 Main St., Lykens, (717) 453-9315 William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949

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The Bookworm Sez

They Left Us Everything Terri Schlichenmeyer

Your grandmother’s jewelry will be yours someday.

You’ve known that since you were small and were caught playing with them.

Someday, you were told, you’d be the proud owner of a necklace, pins, rings, and other pretties bequeathed.

But in the new memoir They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson, some things are simply not treasured.

“Nineteen years, one month, and 26 days …”

That was exactly how long Plum Johnson had been taking care of her elderly parents when it finally “brought me to my knees.”

At 93, her mum was forgetful and needy, and the daily trip alone was daunting: Johnson lived 45 minutes away from the family home—too close for her, too far for Mum.

once or twice, but Her parents purchased the 4,000it was a huge task, both physically and square-foot house emotionally. Her late in 1952, and they’d father, an intense done almost nothing war hero, had a to it; aside from added storage areas “dark side” and kept every reminder of his and some bookcases, military service. it was nearly the Johnson’s mum same as it had been was breezy and at the turn of the century. devil-may-care, a sometimes-vindictive To Johnson’s chagrin, though, the person who “didn’t give a [darn]” but house filled over the They Left Us Everything who cared enough years with forgotten By Plum Johnson to voice criticism of sports gear, keepsakes, c. 2016, Putnam Johnson’s life.

Christmas-future 279 pages gifts, clothes, ancient How did it happen that two people who books, and five decades of family bric-a-brac. were so different would fall in love and Yes, she’d tried to clean up the mess stay together for the rest of their days?

There were so many questions— even more, after Johnson’s mum died.

The answers, Johnson hoped, might lie somewhere in the 23-room mess, the cleanup for which there was the gift of time. Johnson, the only sibling with few obligations, moved back to her childhood home and started sorting.

Tucked away amidst junk were old love letters and ancient magazines, expired food, “pocket litter,” and receipts from 1953. Clothes jammed the closets; her brothers claimed paintings and other small memorabilia. And there, in the house of her childhood, Johnson learned that inheritances aren’t always found in a box …

You got your grandma’s jewelry.

Your mother’s favorite sweater is now yours. Your dad gave you his watch.

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And They Left Us Everything will give you goosebumps.

It’s the rare baby boomer, I think, who won’t see herself inside author Plum Johnson’s story. First of all, it’s the quintessential mother-daughterstrife story, complete with old criticisms that don’t make sense and new awakenings that come too late.

It’s also about that parentingour-parents thing that so many boomers do now, and what makes that bearable is that Johnson is able to say what we’re thinking: It’s hard,

irritating, funny, rewarding, and we can’t stop aching from it.

This book will touch a nerve like no other, especially if you’re a boomer with an elderly parent in need of care. Bring tissues, and bring your heart. They Left Us Everything is a jewel.

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer.

Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books.

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1900s are finding their place in trendy, youthful apartments and newlyweds’ homes.

Remember, if someone convinces you that your piece of furniture is not marketable or not valuable, they get to buy that furniture from you for a steal.

Don’t be fooled.

5. Glass. Don’t bypass that piece of Murano glass from Italy, a Dale Chihuly sea form sculpture, Grandma’s Carnival glass candy dish, or a striking stained-glass window from a local church—these items are sought after

the world over.

Glass remains a very desirable collectible. Art glass, alive with color, still attracts collectors.

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Major Movie Titles of the ’60s Fill in the blanks and find a major movie title of the ’60s: 1. Midnight C _ _ b _ _ 2. Guess Who’s Coming to D _ _ n _ _ 3. The G _ _ d _ _ t _ 4. G _ _ d _ _ n _ _ r 5. The Manchurian C _ _ d _ _ _ _ _ 6. To Kill a M _ _ k _ _ _ _ _ r _ 7. Let No Man Write My E _ _ _ _ _ h 8. Lawrence of A _ _ b _ _ 9. The A _ _ _ _ m _ _ _ 10. Sp _ _ _ a _ _ s

Bestselling Fiction Books of the ’60s Find the titles of these bestselling fiction books of the ’60s: 1. The Agony and the E_____ 2. The Winter of Our D_____ 3. Ship of F_____ 4. The Andromeda S_____ 5. The Shoes of the F_____ 6. The Spy Who Came in from the C_____ 7. Up the Down S_____ 8. Valley of the D_____ 9. Rosemary’s B_____ 10. Portnoy’s C_____ Written by Alan Stillson. Please see http://stillsonworks.com

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5. Divvy up 6. Long walk 7. Greek god of war 8. Sea (Fr.) 9. Attacking 10. Direction 11. Very (Fr.) 12. Opposed 14. Glue shut 16. Make fast 20. Male child

24. Mutt 25. Easter plant 27. Acquired 30. Lounges 33. Nevada gambling city 34. Short skirt 35. Political Q&A session 38. Area unit 39. Taro 40. Anxious 41. Chin. principle 42. Brews 43. Insect

44. Ringlet 46. Sandwich inits.

47. Sheep 50. Moron 52. Musical group 54. Astronaut Shepard 55. Henhouse 56. Wedding party participant 58. Flightless birds 59. ___ lang syne 60. Pub offerings 61. Distress signal 62. Depend 63. Contributes

22. Agitation 23. Wild plum 24. Lawsuit 25. Gives temporarily 26. Details, for short 28. Formerly 29. Layer 30. Squabble 31. Killer whale 32. Fierce 33. Travelled 34. Beef 36. Con’s locale 37. Lease 42. River islet

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Top Exercise Activities for Baby Boomers

By Tom Cove

boomers:

January is upon us, and with it comes the typical resolutions of getting in shape and staying active.

However, the baby boomer generation was the least active in 2015, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2016 Topline Report.

According to the report, 34 percent of boomers reported no participation in physical activity that year, and only 37 percent were involved in highcalorie-burning exercises.

For older adults, the American College of Sports Medicine advises:

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Birdwatching/ Wildlife Viewing The Nature Conservancy’s advice for beginners?

Buy a pair of binoculars and a bird guide.

Make sure to read through the book before you go, but instead of trying to memorize all of the bird species, try to learn about the bird families, such as swallows, herons, and warblers.

Visit your local nature center’s website to learn about bird walks near you.

• Moderately intense aerobic exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or • Vigorously intense aerobic exercise for 20 minutes a day, three days a week, and • Eight to 10 strength-training exercises with 10-15 repetitions of each exercise two to three times per week

2. Swimming Known for its gentleness on the joints and muscles, swimming is a low-impact activity that gives all of the benefits of a cardio workout without the sweat.

If you’re new to swimming, WebMD suggests starting slowly with five to 10 minutes of laps and working your way up to at least a 30minute workout.

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The good news is that, while the highest rates of inactivity remain among those ages 65 and over, this percentage has decreased by 0.8 percent since 2014.

Among those that enjoy fitness activities, 60 percent of boomers are more likely to participate in fitness sports, such as aerobics and yoga, followed by outdoor sports (38.6 percent) and individual sports, such as golf (24.1 percent).

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3. Working Out with Machines It’s never too late to start building muscle and regaining strength, and according to AARP, experts say most muscle loss comes from not using your muscles enough as you age, rather than aging itself.

The American Council on Exercise suggests weight machines over free weights, as they are “generally safer and easier to use” and are less likely to throw the user off balance.

Not sure where to start? Head over to the elliptical machines or the stationary bikes—these are very low-impact machines that provide an excellent cardio workout.

4. Fishing If you ask fishermen why they love nothing more than to spend the day on the water with a pole and tackle

box, they’ll likely tell you that it is a great stress reliever.

Working a boat (whether you’re using a motor or paddling) and continuously casting a line both involve a lot of movement. Factor in fighting waves and keeping your posture upright, and you have an activity that not only benefits your brain, but your body as well.

5. Hiking When overnight camping has lost its allure, you can still explore the outdoors by hitting up your local trails for a day hike. Perfect to tie in with birdwatching, hikes can vary from leisurely walks around a lake to more challenging treks up a mountain.

Studies have also shown that a brisk walk can boost the heart and help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease.

6. Bicycling The next time you need to run an errand close to home, opt for getting on your bicycle instead of starting the car. Bicycling is a very low-impact activity, is ideal if you suffer from knee injuries, and helps build stronger muscles in this area to help with any discomfort or pain.

7. Fitness Classes Take a leap and sign up for that Zumba class! From barre and yoga to boxing and Pilates, there are plenty of classes to choose from at your local fitness center that will get you up and moving with a group.

Fitness classes help build a foundation for future workouts,

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pool at home, there is likely a community pool, gym, or YMVA/ YWCA in your area that offers access to a pool, as well as lessons if you don’t know how to swim or need a refresher.

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keep you motivated, and provide a structure with warm-ups, a workout, and cool-downs.

your local national forest or consider taking a road trip to explore new backcountry.

8. Working Out with Weights Studies have shown that seniors who strength train regularly not only build up bone and muscle mass, but are also able to counteract weakness and frailty that can often come with aging.

Weight training can also help with myriad issues, including arthritis, osteoporosis, balance, pulmonary disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and back problems.

Many gyms offer a complimentary introductory personal training session where you can work with a trainer to develop a weight routine that fits your fitness level.

10. Canoeing A great activity to combine with fishing, canoeing wraps up the list of the top 10 most popular fitness activities for the baby boomer generation.

Paddling is a sport that involves the entire body but is still possible even for those who have disabilities such as back pain, arthritis, or a limited loss of function.

Before heading out and buying a canoe or kayak, the American Canoe Association suggests taking a class first or joining a paddling club.

With increased skill and knowledge comes the ability to appreciate the differences in each model you test out once it’s time to buy. Many shops, local parks, and liveries will also rent you a model to paddle around with for a few hours.

9. Camping Whether you take an RV or prefer pitching a tent in the woods, take advantage of the cooler temperatures with a camping trip.

With plenty of opportunities for hiking and fishing, camping gives active seniors a chance to break away from everyday life, appreciate nature, and get outside. Spend a weekend at

Tom Cove is CEO and president of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, an organization that seeks to promote sports and fitness participation as well as industry vitality. www.sfia.org

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