Lancaster County Edition
September 2014
Vol. 20 No. 9
For Senior Laughs, the Play’s the Thing Theater Group and its Founder Spread Humor and Active Aging By Chelsea Peifer Theater has been a pivotal part of human culture since the most primitive times. Once the lifeblood of every community, today local theaters must compete with entertainment formats like television and movies for the attention of audiences. But in Central Pennsylvania, local theaters continue thriving because of passionate individuals like Fran Horkowitz. Horkowitz, 87, has acted, directed, and served on the board for several theaters, and her primary involvement has been with the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg. But in 2009, she saw an empty niche for seniors who wanted to remain involved with performing arts but without the commitment of memorizing a tremendous amount of lines or attending several months’ worth of rehearsals. Ever the go-getter, Horkowitz decided to form the Senior Theatre Players to fill that void. The Senior Theatre Players began with six players traveling to senior centers, assisted and independent living homes, and various locations in Central Pennsylvania to perform short skits. The group has grown to include 15 players ranging in age from 50 to 91. please see LAUGHS page 19 Fran Horkowitz, founder of the Senior Theatre Players, backstage at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, where exposed brickwork from the original building can be seen. It was first constructed as a one-room schoolhouse in 1863.
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hummingbirds, and other little critters with their two clawed front legs. Mantises eat their prey alive, chewing them with powerful mouth parts. Some female mantises consume their male partners after mating with them. Their mates provide a large, easy meal that helps nourish the females’ developing eggs. In October,
each female mantis lays scores of eggs in a foamy mass on a plant stem, most likely in an overgrown field of tall vegetation where she grew up. The foam hardens quickly and protects the embryos inside through the cold winter. Young mantises emerge from that protection during May and spread over vegetation to eat tiny invertebrates. Hanging flies are large, yellowishbrown, and long-legged. They have large eyes to spot flying insects and big mandibles to chew up their victims. Hanging flies hang from leaves and twigs in shrubbery by their two front legs and reach out with their back legs to catch passing prey. Look for these predatory insects from July into October. They help make the outdoors more interesting. Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retired Lancaster County Parks naturalist.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony to Be Held at Ephrata Legion A commemorative ceremony in include: Dr. Skip George, America’s 9/11 remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Foundation board member; Kyle Lord, will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 in the founder of Keystone Military Families; American Legion Cloister Post 429 and Ephrata Borough Police Department ballroom, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata. Chief William Harvey. Blue Ridge Communications, in “It is imperative that we recall the day partnership with America’s 9/11 and honor those who responded and Foundation, Red Rose Veterans Honor those who lost their lives, whether in Guard, Keystone New York, Military Families, Washington, or local veterans Shanksville,” Our lives changed associations, and Harvey said. “This that day and forever. police, fire, and EMS day had an effect responders, will host on every one of the ceremony to us—emergency honor the victims and our nations’ heroes responder, military, or civilian. Our lives and to recognize the resolve and changed that day and forever.” compassion demonstrated by fellow The ceremony will conclude at 7 p.m. Americans in response to the tragedies of with a bagpipe rendition of “Amazing 13 years ago. Grace.” The ceremony will include a Parking is available in the upper legion traditional flag-folding ceremony with parking lot. narration of the 13 folds as well as a For more information, contact Cindy dedication ceremony for those who have Mellinger, marketing and community and continue to serve. relations coordinator at Blue Ridge Keynote speakers will reflect on the Communications, at (717) 733-6006, events following the attacks and will ext. 2551, or cmellinger@brctv.com.
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The Other Side of Leonard Nimoy Nick Thomas s Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy created one of the most iconic characters in television history. But for the past two decades, Nimoy has transported his career to the other side of the camera and is now regarded as a leading contemporary American photographer. Early in his acting career, he recognized photography could be more than just snapshots on William Shatner as location. Captain Kirk and Nimoy as Mr. Spock in Star Trek. “I carried a camera with me wherever I went and began to realize I was missing the place I was in because my eye was behind the camera so much,” Nimoy recalled from his home in Los Angeles. “I had the photographs, but I hadn’t had the experience. So I began using the camera when I was on a specific, thematic quest.” Photo courtesy of Seth Kaye Photography The photography bug Nimoy’s diverse subjects include hands, eventually bit him hard at the eggs, landscapes, nudes, and dancers, all pinnacle of his career. shot with black-and-white film cameras. “I had finished three seasons of Star Trek and two seasons of Mission: Impossible, and I actually considered changing careers,” Nimoy explained. “I went to school at UCLA to study photography under master art photographer Robert Heineken and became very excited about the prospect.” But with no enthusiasm for commercial photography, he realized a career in fine-art Photo from Nimoy’s early photography would be difficult Shekhina series. at the time. “So I decided to stay with white film cameras. my acting and directing, although I “I have two darkrooms and do continued to study photography and my own printing up to a 16- by 20work at it.” inch image. I like to be in touch Around 1994, he became a fullwith the whole process.” time photographer (while His provocative Full Body project, continuing to tackle some film and published in book form in 2007, TV projects of interest), producing featured mostly naked, full-figured work that was largely concept women. driven—themes that told a story, “My original idea was to replicate rather than random, individual some rather famous images shot by photos. His diverse subjects include other photographers who had used hands, eggs, landscapes, nudes, and fashion models, and to use these dancers, all shot with black-and-
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women in those same poses.” More recently, for his Secret Selves project—his first shot in color—he photographed 100 people from all walks of life, each acting out a fantasy identity. Nimoy, who is represented by R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, Mass., had three concurrent exhibitions in the Boston area that began in late March, when the artist turned 83. “The exhibits cover about 20 years of my career, so it’s quite comprehensive.” Although Nimoy’s works can be pricey (up to $18,000), more affordable images with a Spock theme (e.g., the Vulcan hand salute) are sold through a site managed by his granddaughter (www.shopllap.com). “She’s quite the entrepreneur and operates it like a classy boutique,” said Nimoy. “There are t-shirts, tote bags, and photographs signed by me. The things we do for our grandchildren!” In February, reports surfaced that Nimoy was suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung ailment that affects some 13 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is caused primarily by smoking. “Before I stopped smoking 30 years ago, I was deeply addicted,” he said. “I had to go through various programs before I quit. But by then, the damage was done. In my late 70s and early 80s, I recognized that I did not have great breathing capacity, so I wasn’t surprised by the COPD diagnosis. “I use medication daily and give myself a jolt of oxygen when I need it,” he said. “The main difficulty is high altitudes. We’ve had a house in Lake Tahoe for 20 years, which is a beautiful retreat. But at 6,000 feet, I just can’t go there anymore. Other than that, I’m still very active and not ready to cash it in yet!” Despite rumors throughout his www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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By Kay Lynne Ege, B.S., A.C.C. Elders with dementia have a brain disease that slowly deteriorates their communication ability, their physical functioning, and their mental capacity. When those abilities are gone, there needs to be put in place a plan to help the person with dementia be the best that they can be at whatever stage they have progressed to in the disease process. For professional and family caregivers, this can be very challenging, especially when the person with dementia is displaying difficult behavior. To help better understand that the person with dementia loses abilities to function as they once did, it becomes essential that the caregiver becomes a detective of sorts to determine where the elder is living in their “mind’s eye”—their reality. This is accomplished by getting into a simple discussion with the elder about their life as they remember it. Showing them pictures is a very effective way to start that conversation. If their memory base is 20 years ago, then we know through research that the memories that were made in the nearpast (from this date backward 20 years) are gone as if they never happened—so there is no need to dwell on that timeframe or ability level when working with the elder. Once the reality determination has been made, then the caregiver uses the strategy of “getting into the person’s reality” to communicate with them and give them ability-appropriate visual, tactile, and verbal cues to help them complete simple tasks that occur during the daily routine of life. The following strategies can help caregivers have successful interactions
Alison Sprankle, BS, CMC, and Lori Brenizer Smith, CTRS, MHA/ED, will be presenting “Making A Difference in Dementia Care” as part of the Aging in Place focus at the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO on Nov. 5 at Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim. During this session, guests will learn what to expect as the disease progresses and how to communicate better with someone with dementia. Guests will walk away with new techniques and approaches for different stages of the disease process and will learn new activities and games to engage their loved one. that won’t trigger negative behaviors stemming from their inability to understand what is going on around them. Before you start: • Determine what your purpose and plan are for the interaction—how long is it going to be?—and bring something familiar to talk about; get appropriate supplies/equipment. • Take a look at your own emotions. • If others are going to interact with you, make sure they have a good understanding of where the person with dementia is in the disease process and how to appropriately respond. When you approach the person with dementia: • Maintain your distance and avoid
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rushing toward them. • Make eye contact at their level with a pleasant face before touching or speaking. • Sit with them if they are sitting. Walk with them if they are walking. • Call them by name; introduce yourself if they don’t recognize you. During your interaction: • Speak in a low-pitched voice and converse in a calm, soothing manner. Use adult language; don’t assume the position of the parent. • Avoid “questioning them”; instead, initiate conversation by saying “tell me about ...” • Use simple sentences and give choices of two. Give them time to process and respond to your request. Note their body language. • Listen to what they say. Respond to and validate their emotions. • If they don’t seem to understand, then revise, repeat, restate, or even demonstrate.
When they speak about things that don’t seem quite “right” to you: • Speak in their reality; listen and talk about what they are talking about. • Don’t argue or attempt to rationalize or correct what they are saying. • If they become emotionally expressive, acknowledge their emotion and help them through the moment. At the conclusion of your interaction: • Face the person with a pleasant look and speak clearly. • Close the interaction with a simple, “Great talking with you” or “You did a really good job …”
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The History of Labor Day Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first to suggest a day to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.” But other research seems to support the contention that machinist Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. The Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic. Either way, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance
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The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our 18th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO on Nov. 5, 2014, at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim, 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..
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Salute to a Veteran
Life in the Navy Was Great … Except for the Typhoons Robert D. Wilcox lden Thorpe just missed World War II, but he knew it well from his two brothers, who fought in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge. They wrote to give him a gritty picture of those desperate days of combat our troops went through during “the Bulge,” the largest land battle the U.S. Army ever fought in. Thorpe was seeking adventure, though, and the Navy poster that said, “Join the Navy and see the world” looked mighty good to him. So, at age 17, he got his parents to sign their permission for him to join the Navy. And he was on his way. After boot camp at Bainbridge, Md., he was picked for duty on destroyers and was sent to Great Lakes Basic Engineering School in Michigan. There he learned to operate and service boilers, pumps, engines—every moving part of a combat ship.
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His exam results before the Hawkins qualified him to be a sailed again for the Far fireman, and he was off East in January 1947. to San Diego, where he They stopped briefly became part of the crew in Hawaii, and then aboard the destroyer headed for Guam. On USS Hawkins. the way there, they ran The destroyer had into a mammoth threebeen assisting in day typhoon that at occupation operations in times caused their ship Japan and in escorting to roll 45 degrees. ships to and from the Thorpe says he asked Marianas before one of the chiefs, “Does returning to San Diego, it get any rougher than where Thorpe joined the this?” To which the chief crew. He remembers answered grimly, “If it being surprised that does, we won’t be in it; many of the crew we’ll be under it.” Fireman Second Class When the storm members were scarcely Alden Thorpe, aboard the destroyer USS Hawkins. subsided, they older than he, mostly continued on to Guam 17- and 18-year-olds. and then to China. There, they steamed The next few months were spent in between Chinese and Korean ports, training operations off the West Coast
Job Opportunities LANCASTER COUNTY EMPLOYERS NEED YOU!! Age 55 or over? Unemployed? The 55+ Job Bank is one of three services offered by Employment Unit at the Office of Aging. Jobs are matched with those looking for work. Based on an evaluation of your skills and abilities, we can match you with a position needed by a local employer. Some employers are specifically looking for older workers because of the reliability and experience they bring to the workplace. There is a mix of full-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts, requiring varying levels of skill and experience, and offering a wide range of salaries. The other services available through the Office of Aging are the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops.
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assisting and supporting American Marine units in their attempts to stabilize the explosive Chinese situation at that time and to protect American lives. During the summer of 1947, the Hawkins steamed up the Yellow River, dodging the many sandbars as they made their way to Shanghai to evacuate the American Marine detachment there. Thorpe says he decided to take a jeep ride to see the Great Wall … until, on the way there, he got fired on by Communist Chinese and gave up that idea in a hurry. For a time, their home port was Tsingtao in northern China, where it was often 20 degrees F at noontime, and there was ice everywhere. They stayed busy, chipping off the ice that constantly coated the ship. Their main duty there was to keep an eye on Russian ships while following them up and down the coast.
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One of their ports of call was Hong discharge in December 1948. Kong. Thorpe had a day off to spend in Although he later used the G.I. Bill the town, and he remembers that to learn to fly, Thorpe says, “I never although all was glitter in that bustling flew anything larger than a Greyhound city, and anything you could ever think bus. For the next 37 years, I drove— of was available to buy, you could still and for a while dispatched—Greyhound see in the harbor the hulls of ships that buses on seven-day tours.” were sunk and overturned in combat. On one of his trips from Manhattan In Hong Kong, they got an to Tidewater, N.J., an interesting man emergency call from the Chinese took the seat behind him, and they steamer SS Hong Kheng that had run talked a lot about The 700 Club and Pat aground on the Robertson’s rocky island shore ministry. It turned at Chilang Point, 8 out that the man miles north of was the personal Hong Kong, and relations contact was breaking up. for Robertson’s Steaming north Christian at flank speed, the Broadcasting The USS Hawkins, on which Hawkins joined Network. Alden Thorpe served. another American He introduced destroyer and a Thorpe to British destroyer in braving the rough Robertson, who then offered Thorpe seas, successfully rescuing the crew and the chance to serve the ministry some 2,000 Chinese men, women, and through manning the national prayer children and delivering them to Hong call line two or three times a week. Kong. “That appealed to my own strong Thorpe says, “Everything was so faith,” Thorpe says, “and was a rich scarce in China that any time a vessel experience for me for the two years I was beached, the Chinese would swarm was able to do that before my work over the wreck, taking everything they pattern changed and drew me away.” could find. All wood was valuable, but Thorpe retired in 1990, and in 2008, especially the mahogany that many he discovered what he calls “an ideal ships were fitted with.” retirement community” in Lancaster, When the Hawkins returned to the where he has lived ever since. Thinking U.S., they brought with them a back to his years in the Navy, he says, “I detachment of Marines that they enjoyed every minute of my time in the dropped off at Guam. Continuing on, Navy … except during those typhoons they ran into another vicious three-day that had me wondering what I was ever typhoon before reaching San Diego. doing there.” There, Thorpe said he could have Shaking his head, he says with a little signed up for another hitch and gone smile, “I sure wouldn’t ever want to do on a trip that the ship was scheduled to that again.” make literally around the world. But he Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in says that civilian life sounded pretty good to him right then, and he took his Europe in World War II.
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withdrawals came to $578 billion. The Federal Reserve also notes that during the same period, consumers depended on electronic transfers via such instruments as debit cards and prepaid credit cards for more than threequarters of their transactions—a 9.7 percent increase. Debit card payments rose 14.8 percent from 2006 to 2009; prepaid card transactions grew 21.5 percent.
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This event is FREE for Expo attendees and job seekers! Please, join us! With nearly 200,000 men and women transitioning out of the military each year, access to information about benefits and job opportunities is a top priority. The Expo brings federal, state, and local agencies together with area businesses to provide information and resources to veterans and their families. The Job Fair brings veterans and spouses who need jobs together with employers who can benefit from this rich source of talent to aid their organizations.
Special appearances, including the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, who will recognize all branches of service
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Traveltizers
Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
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was told that Denver would take my breath away. First there’s the surprise. 20th-Century Design Pop – Denver is flat. Most visitors The Kirkland Museum of Fine envision exiting the airport and and Decorative Art is home to finding themselves surrounded some of the best Arts & Crafts, by snow-capped peaks. Denver has three major league Bison roam in large fields just a Mountains are visible from Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern and Nope. Denver is the gateway few miles from both the Denver most points in Denver, but the stadiums: Coors Field for baseball, Pop art in the country. to the Rockies; it’s not in the Sports Authority Field at Mile airport and the downtown area. actual city is flat. Among the more than 3,500 Rockies. You’ll have to drive a High for football, and Pepsi Center objects are chairs by Frank Lloyd half hour or more before you’ll for basketball and hockey. Wright and Charles Rennie need your hiking boots. Mackintosh; hundreds of pieces Then, there’s the altitude. you’ll undoubtedly want to see the outdoors seriously, probably because of 20th-century ceramics, tableware, The 13th step of the state capital, the mountain heights, there’s charm aplenty with more than 300 days of sunshine gold-domed centerpiece of downtown glassware, and metal ware; and even an per year, it’s a seriously beautiful city. To iconic Electrolux vacuum cleaner. Denver, is exactly 1 mile above sea level. down in the flats—a topnotch art museum, zoo, botanic garden, theater act local, take a morning bike ride on This is a height that leaves most folks Much of the art is displayed in district … The list goes on. some of the 850 miles of paved trails giddy from the clear, mountain air, but galleries that resemble a homey living But there are also some lesser-known that crisscross and encircle the city. a few become woozy from lack of room. The result is an exceptionally attractions that you can’t find everyplace No bike? No problem. Denver’s Boxygen. unusual, informative, and classy else. Here, a rundown of breathtaking cycle program is the first large-scale Hint: take a deep breath, guzzle museum. experiences in the city proper. bike-sharing plan in the country. Eight water, and eat carbs, which require less www.kirklandmuseum.org dollars buys a day’s access to one of the oxygen for digestion. Fitness Mecca – Denverites take the city’s 800-plus red bikes, which are Finally, there’s the delight. Though Modern Talk – Imagine listening to
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two experts discuss such disparate topics as “Machiavelli & Fresh Meat Sausage” or “Minimalism & Giant Wombats.” This is what happens during the Museum of Contemporary Art’s series titled “Re-Mixed Taste: Tag Team Lectures on Unrelated Topics.” Each guru has 20 minutes to make his point, after which the audience jumps in to ask questions in an attempt to force the seemingly unrelated to relate. Bizarre? Occasionally. Fascinating? Always. http://mcadenver.org/mixedtaste2014.php
country’s largest chemical-weapons manufacturing facilities. That story, as well as the one about the extensive cleanup that followed, is told in a somber, not-to-be-missed exhibit in the refuge’s visitor center. www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal
Paved trails make biking safe, easy, and extremely popular.
Denver is one of only 12 metro areas that have four major league teams.
Star Status – Denver is one of only 12 U.S. metro areas that are represented by teams of all four major professional sports leagues. It’s a rare week when there’s not a game in play. But unlike the other 11 cities, Denver boasts something extra. They have rarefied mountain air that makes balls soar farther, pucks glide faster, and beer—for which the city is also famous—taste better. Wild at Heart – So, you want to see some bison, the celebrated symbol of the Wild West? The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is just minutes off the interstate that joins Denver International Airport and the downtown area. At more than 15,000 acres, the refuge
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red-tailed hawk and bald eagle. But the refuge has been used for more than animals. During and after World War II the land was the site of one of the
Pinnacle Climb – As the largest city for nearly 800 miles in every direction, Denver has major malls as well as trendy boutiques. But the most unusual place to drop your dollars is at Recreational Equipment, Inc., better known as REI. At 94,000 square feet, Denver’s flagship store is 3.5 times larger than the average REI, which means that in addition to a mind-boggling array of outdoorsy clothes and equipment, it is one of only a few stores that has a track on which you can test your mountain bike and a 47-foot-tall, freestanding monolith replete with hand-cracks, finger-cracks, back-cracks, and more. Here, for a price, you can practice scaling a sandstone boulder like those on Colorado’s Front Range—and you won’t even need the sunscreen. Like so many things in Denver, it really is enough to take your breath away. http://www.rei.com/stores/denver.html Photos © Irv Green unless otherwise noted; story by Andrea Gross (www.andreagross.com).
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Registration at 8 a.m. • Walk at 10:30 a.m.
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Morgan Cousler Park, York Registration at 9:30 a.m. • Walk at 11 a.m. Registration brochures, team packets, and sponsorship packets available. Please call (717) 651-5020 or email aforsburg@alz.org • Easy online registration at http://www.alz.org/walk • Volunteer opportunities available. • Teams and individuals welcome.
We’re on the Move to End Alzheimer’s September commemorates World Alzheimer’s Month, and within that month is World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21. There is a lot to stop and pause for during September, but the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter does the opposite—we make people get up and move! The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the association’s largest annual awareness and fundraising event, which occurs during September and October. The money raised allows our chapter to contribute to research— breakthroughs that we hope will one day be life-changing for people with dementia. The funding will allow for increases in the accurate and timely diagnosis of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As well, added dollars will ensure we have a significant increase in affordable, high-quality care and support for people with the disease and their caretakers. And while we know what the walk means for us, we are keenly aware that it is personal for many of you. Some walk to honor and remember those they have lost. Some walk to share stories of living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Some walk so that future generations won’t have to face the debilitating and devastating effects of the disease. Some walk because they want to help make a difference and fight back. For our Greater Pennsylvania Chapter board chair, Deb Pierson, this walk is a walk toward breaking the chain of young-onset Alzheimer’s that has dramatically linked itself in her family. In a recent meeting, she was asked to jot down a personal goal. From there, she was told to imagine that the goal was accomplished, and then
posed with the question, “Now what is possible?” This is how Pierson responded: “Imagine a world where every child has a committed, active grandparent or great-grandparent to love them, encourage their gifts, and pass on values, family, and cultural history. Imagine if our seniors had the funds available in their retirement accounts to travel and enjoy life. Imagine when our government has billions in extra funds per year to allocate to the greater good. What you’ve just imagined is a world without Alzheimer’s.” The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter can imagine it. Can you? Join us in the move toward a world without Alzheimer’s. Let’s transform our imagination into realization. Register today at www.alz.org/walk or call our helpline, available 24 hours, seven days a week, at (800) 272-3900. Your local walks include: Saturday, Sept. 6 Lancaster, Long’s Park Registration at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 Harrisburg, City Island Park Registration at 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 York, Morgan E. Cousler Park Registration at 9:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. For more information on your local Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit www.alz.org/walk or contact Asheleigh Forsburg at (717) 561-5020 or aforsburg@alz.org.
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Community Hosts Former White House Chef and Local Native Former White House chef and Lancaster County native John Moeller recently gave a special presentation at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Moeller discussed his experience while chef at the White House for three presidents — George H.W. Bush, William Jefferson Clinton, and George W. Bush. He has written a new cookbook, Dining at the White House – From the President’s Table to Yours. Moeller is a member of an elite corps of chefs: those who have served in the White House preparing cuisine for presidents, first families, and their
Former White House Chef John Moeller stands with his cookbook.
guests, including visiting heads of state. Moeller joined the White House kitchen in 1992 as sous chef, eventually acting as White House chef in 2005.
Pathways Institute Kicks Off Fall Term The fall 2014 term of the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® at Landis Homes began recently with a kickoff reception. More than 250 people participated in the event in the West Bethany Chapel at the retirement community campus on Oregon Road in Lititz. The event included an address by guest speaker Mike Reetz, who, as a “living historian,” portrayed stories from the life of Horace Porter, a Pennsylvanian who lived in 19th-century America and was an assistant to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Each course instructor in attendance was introduced and gave a short
“Mr. Horace Porter” as portrayed by Mike Reetz.
UZRC Residents Enjoy ‘Senior’ Prom This year’s “Senior” Prom at United Zion Retirement Community had a “Back at the USO” theme with a 1940s, World War II, patriotic vibe. Residents were invited to “shop” at the prom boutique that morning, where they could find items to create an outfit or accessorize their own. The ladies could then enjoy free manicures and hairstyling by students from the Empire Beauty School in Lancaster. Residents enjoyed a special meal at noon with authentic dishes from the era, as well as carnations for corsages or boutonnières. Prom guests had their official prom picture taken in front of a patriotic USO backdrop and then gathered in the activity room for the Don Grabowski Quartet with special guest Patti G, who performing songs from the era, including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and the “GI Jive.”
UZRC resident and World War II veteran Tony Zigment has fun with the staff for his prom picture. First row, from left, Patti Bixler, Zigment, and Jessica Kistler. Second row, from left, Becky Link, Shirl Beatty, and Jane Laager.
Staff also joined the fun and dressed in period attire. Members of the prom court, who were elected by vote, were: Prom King, William Kurtz; Prom Queen, Hazel Reese; Prom Prince, Glenn Brewer; and Prom Princess, Virginia Sharp.
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Calendar of Events
Lancaster County
Support Groups
Free and open to the public
Sept. 3, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Willow Lakes Outpatient Center 212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street (717) 464-9365 Sept. 8, 10 to 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6076 jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org Sept. 18, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894
Sept. 22, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org Sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Lancaster General Hospital — Stager Room 5 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.
Community Programs
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Senior Center Activities
Cocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489 Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – Music by Frankie Widder Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. – Hot Breakfast with Rick Sept. 18, 10 a.m. – Identity Theft with Heidi Duckworth Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-48500100 Sept. 4, 10:15 a.m. – Trivia with Bob Reigh Sept. 8, 10:15 a.m. – Food Box Distribution Sept. 15, 9 a.m. – Lake Tobias Safari Trip Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Every Day, 8:30 a.m. – Walking in the Gym Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Wii Bowling Fridays, 10 a.m. – Bible Study Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 299-1278 Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Pinochle
Monday– Saturday through Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home Tours 443 W. Newport Road, Ronks (717) 656-7616 resslermill@gmail.com
Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Movies with a Message: Heaven is for Real Garden Spot Village Chapel 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6000
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Every Day, 9:15 a.m. – Circle of Friendship Sept. 30 – Trip to Lebanon and Dauphin Counties
Sept. 4 and First Thursdays through May, 1 to 3 p.m. Heritage Watchers Class Landis Homes Harvest View – Harvest Room 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 656-6429
Sept. 11, 6 p.m. 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony American Legion Cloister Post 429 Ballroom 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata (717) 733-6006, ext. 2551
Lancaster Rec. Senior Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Mondays, 1:30 p.m. – Learn to Play Pickle Ball Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. – Play Indoor Shuffleboard Fridays, 12:30 p.m. – Play Party Bridge
Sept. 5, 5 to 8 p.m. Opening Reception: Quiet Places – Gary G. Greene at 75 Mulberry Art Studios 21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster (717) 295-1949 Sept. 6, noon to 5 p.m. YWCA Lancaster Homecoming YWCA 110 N. Lime St., Lancaster (717) 393-1735, ext. 224 www.ywcalancaster.org
Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennsylvania Music Expo Continental Inn 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster (717) 898-1246 www.recordcollectors.org Sept. 19, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays Downtown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. – Hot Breakfast Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – Haircuts and Manicures Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – Rhythm and Movement Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Sept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s Park Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – Dominoes Tournament Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – Penn State Nutrition Program
Library Programs
Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – Tai Chi Sept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s Park Sept. 19, 10 a.m. – Movement and Rhythm
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Jane Austen Society Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Journey through the Solar System: Venus Sept. 18, 7 p.m. – Robert E. Lee: The Man
Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Chorus Practice Sept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s Park Sept. 30, 9 a.m. – Sanitation Workshop
Pre-registration is required for these free programs. All activities are held at the Environmental Center in Central Park unless otherwise noted. To register or to find out more about these activities or any additional scheduled activities, call (717) 295-2055 or visit www.lancastercountyparks.org.
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, noon – Pinochle Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Bingo
Sept. 12 or 13, 8 to 10 p.m. – Astronomy Series and Star Watch
Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additional activities.
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Humane League Pet of the Month
Crissy Meet Crissy! This petite 4-yearold is ready to be pampered in a home with adults where she can soak up all your love as an only pet. Crissy was found abandoned in a box with a litter of kittens, but after arriving at the shelter, a wonderful foster family welcomed her into their care so she could finish nursing her babies. Now that her mommy duties are over, Crissy can’t wait to be the one who is pampered and doted on. Give this beauty the loving home she craves and you’ll gain the love of a very special companion! Crissy ID No. 22536537 For more information, please contact the Humane League of Lancaster County at (717) 393-6551.
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The Way I See It
Cast-Iron Skillets Mike Clark still use cast-iron skillets. They have always been in my life, from childhood up to the present; I think I appreciate them more today than ever. When I was a child, my mom and dad used at least one cast-iron skillet daily. I mention my dad because he also knew how to cook, especially hamburger barbecue from scratch and country eggs on Saturday mornings, always in a castiron skillet. He never seemed intimidated by my mom’s skills, she being a farm girl from a large family. And those farm girls could put out a good spread, I can tell you. My dad’s brothers could put together a tasty meal, too. Consequently, the ability to cook has rubbed off on my brother and me. My brother even wrote a newspaper column about grilling. It was called Clarkie on the Grill, and it ran for almost eight years in the Lancaster newspaper.
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He started young, and by the time he was in high school, he was pan-frying cheeseburgers in a cast-iron skillet before heading off to school. I’m sure his classmates were intrigued. It was genuinely original. People today are so smitten with their coated and multi-clad pots and pans that they have abandoned cast iron, the original nonstick cookware. And that’s a shame. Caring for cast iron probably seemed too fussy for them. Perhaps the ritual of proper seasoning and cleaning required to keep cast iron in the best serviceable condition was too much trouble. It is not, however, that difficult. First, do not buy the new stuff with
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the rough, unfinished surfaces; it will give you fits and is probably the reason why people abandon cast-iron cookware. Start, instead, by purchasing the old, already well-seasoned skillets with an almost glassy-smooth surface. Get them while they are still available and somewhat reasonably priced. Remember, they don’t make them like they used to. If the cast metal is still gray, then you’ll have to season them yourself, which means cooking in them until they get deep brown or black. That’s what seasoning is—the multiple layers of grease and oil that have been cooked hard on the surface of the metal over
time. Once that coating is developed, then you have a slippery, nonstick surface. You can preserve that surface by just wiping out the pan with a paper towel after each use, leaving behind a thin coat of oil that becomes another coat of seasoning the next time you cook in it. If a skillet gets encrusted with certain foods, you can fill the pan with about a half inch of water and bring it to a low boil while lightly scraping over the bottom with a stainless-steel spatula (rounded corners on the spatula is preferred) to remove the buildup. Do not scrape so hard that you remove the seasoning, however. Rinse the pan out, hand dry it as well as you can, and put it on a warm burner or in a warm oven to complete the drying process. Rust will develop if you don’t. I then apply a light coat of cooking oil (usually canola) on the dry
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surface before I store the skillet. For light food buildup, sprinkle some table salt in your skillet and wipe over the surface. The salt acts as a mild abrasive. Try to avoid soap; if you feel that soap is required for a cleanup, use it sparingly and make sure it is mild. The truth is, you will seldom need soap on a
well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. This morning I made an omelet on a round, No. 9 Griswold griddle, which fits perfectly over the large electric burner on my stove. That omelet floated nicely on the seasoned surface as I scooped it up for the flip. Also on top of my stove, always ready for action, is a
No. 7 Wagner, a No. 7 National, and a No. 9 Griswold, all well-seasoned skillets. Give cast iron another try. Once you get the hang of it, it’s hard to go back to the modern stuff. And besides, it adds a little needed iron to your diet each time you use it. That seems more healthful than adding copper, stainless steel, and
nonstick coating to your favorite meal. Mike Clark writes a regular column for The Globe Leader newspaper in New Wilmington, Pa. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational behavior/applied psychology from Albright College. Mike lives outside Columbia, Pa., and can be contacted at mikemac429@aol.com.
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Top-Rated New Vehicles for Seniors Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any credible resources that rate the best vehicles for older drivers? My wife and I are both in our 70s and are looking to purchase a new automobile but could use some help choosing one that’s age friendly. What can you tell us? – Car Shoppers Dear Shoppers, While there are a number of websites that rate new vehicles for older drivers, one of the most credible is Edmunds.com, a top-rated online resource for automotive research information. For 2014, they developed a list of “top 10 vehicles for seniors” based on userfriendly features that help compensate for many of the physical changes—like diminished vision, arthritis, and rangeof-motion loss—that can come with aging. But before we get to the list, here is a rundown of different features that are available on many new vehicles today and how they can help with various agerelated physical problems. So depending on what ails you or your wife, here’s what to look for. Knee, hip, or leg problems: For comfort, a better fit, and easier entry and exit, look for vehicles that have six-way adjustable power seats that move the seat forward, backward, up, and down and the seat-back forward and backward. Also look for low door thresholds and seat heights that don’t require too much bending or climbing to get into. Leather or faux-leather seats are also easier to slide in and out of than cloth seats. Limited upper-body range of motion: If you have difficulty looking over your shoulder to back up or merge into traffic, look for vehicles with a large rear window for better visibility; widewww.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
angle mirrors, which can minimize blind spots; backup cameras; active parallel-park assistance; and blind-spot warning systems that alert you to objects in the way. Also, for comfort and fit, consider vehicles that have a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, adjustable seatbelts, and heated seats with lumbar support. Arthritic hands: To help with difficult and painful gripping and turning problems, features that can help include a keyless entry and a pushbutton ignition, a thicker steering wheel, power mirrors and seats, and larger dashboard controls. And in SUVs and crossovers, an automatic tailgate closer can be a real bonus. Diminished vision: Look for vehicles with larger instrument panels and dashboard controls with contrasting text that’s easier to see. And those with sensitivity to glare will benefit from extendable sun visors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and glare-reducing side mirrors. Short and/or overweight: Look for six-way adjustable seats, adjustable foot pedals, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. 2014 Best Vehicles Here is Edmunds’ list of top 10 vehicles for 2014 listed in alphabetical order. Each offers features designed to support drivers coping with the conditions discussed above. Their picks include both sedans and SUVs and range from top-of-the-line luxury models to those with more affordable price tags.
• Honda Accord sedan
To read more about the details of these choices, visit www.edmunds.com and type “top 10 vehicles for seniors for 2014” into their search bar.
needs is the American Automobile Association’s online tool called “Smart Features for Older Drivers.” At www.seniordriving.aaa.com/smart features you can input the areas you have problems with—like knee problems, arthritic hands, or a stiff upper body— and the tool will identify the makes and models that have the features that will best accommodate your needs. Although this tool looks at modelyear 2013 vehicles, in many cases the features shown are carried over for 2014 models.
AAA Resource Another excellent resource that can help you chose a vehicle that meets your
Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org
• Hyundai Sonata sedan • Lexus ES 350 sedan • Mazda CX-9 SUV • Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan • Toyota Avalon sedan • Volkswagen Passat
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• Acura RDX SUV • Audi A8 sedan • Ford Taurus sedan
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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum Lori Verderame ike many others, I lost friends on Sept. 11, 2001. As a museum professional and historian dedicated to the study of objects and their role in culture, I am pleased to highlight the September 11 Memorial and its new Museum that recalls that historic day. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum debuted with ceremony and remembrance recently. The Memorial & Museum are located on 8 of the 16 acres of the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan (New York City). The memorial, designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, honors the 2,983 people who were killed in the attacks of both Sept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993. The memorial consists of two reflecting pools formed in the footprints of the original Twin Tower buildings. The National September 11 Museum is sited below ground and displays
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artifacts linked “The to the events of magnitude of 9/11, while the historic telling the importance of stories of loss, the site and its compassion, symbolism and recovery of made it the 2001 and essential for us 1993 attacks. to find a This is balance achieved between the Photo credit: Jin Lee, courtesy of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. through collective and On exhibit is the NYFD Ladder 3 at the National displays, the individual September 11 Memorial & Museum, highlighting experience,” said multimedia, the role of the first responders. and interactive architect Steven exhibits. Davis, FAIA. Davis Brody Over the Bond is the lead architect on the years, Davis Brody Bond has designed museum project, sited below the buildings for prestigious universities such memorial plaza. The architectural firm as Cornell, Northwestern, Princeton, and was established in 1952 by Lewis Davis Columbia. Also, they designed museum and Samuel Brody and became Davis buildings including The Frick Collection Brody Bond in 1990. and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Before the public opening of The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, there were a few days set aside when the museum hosted 9/11 families, President and Mrs. Obama, first responders, rescue and recovery workers, survivors, and residents of lower Manhattan. The museum was kept open for 24 hours to host these individuals in the same way that rescue and recovery personnel worked continuously at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy. The museum boasts 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, which features
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interactive multimedia displays, personal narratives, and impressive monumental and uniquely personal artifacts. The breathtaking “In Memoriam” exhibition remembers the people lost. A three-part, mainly historical exhibition leads visitors through the background of the attacks, the events of the day, and the aftermath. “The museum tells heartbreaking stories of unimaginable loss but also inspiring stories of courage and compassion. Its opening honors the commitment we made to 9/11 family members and to all future generations: that we would never forget those we lost or the terrible lessons we learned that day,” said Michael Bloomberg, chairman of the memorial and museum and former New York City mayor. Museum donations came from people across the country and around the world, including New York City schoolchildren, who donated their pennies to the project. The museum opened to the general public on May 21, 2014. Admission is $24 for adults with discounted rates for seniors, U.S. veterans, U.S. college students, and youths. Admission is free on Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, see www.911memorial.org. I urge you to visit, learn, and remember.
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Their performances are usually no longer than 30 to 40 minutes, said Horkowitz. “It’s just enough. We work with books in hand and we don’t memorize lines,” explained Horkowitz. The technique is sometimes referred to as “Readers Theater,” and she compares their style of performance to that of a live radio presentation. “Our skits are always humorous,” she said. “Our purpose is to make people laugh a little.” One comedic skit that always seems to be a crowd favorite is called Sure As Hell Growing Old. “They love it because all of the men can see themselves in it. One can’t hear, one can’t see,” laughed Horkowitz. After the show, audiences always tell the players that they made them laugh. “That’s what they always say, and that’s what matters,” Horkowitz said. “We just want to make people laugh.” Plays with a local historical focus are popular too, added Horkowitz. Local playwright Cindy Dlugolecki wrote The Ghost of Mechanicsburg, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the connection to places they knew and loved. Former Harrisburg resident Barbara Blank wrote How to Marry a Rabbi, and the Senior Theatre Players performed the skit to a roaring audience at the Jewish Community Center. If the skits the Senior Theatre Players use are not written by local playwrights, they are usually selected by Horkowitz from a senior theater catalog. Horkowitz first became involved with theater in her late 40s and was recruited for a role as one of the singing nuns in a performance of The Sound of Music. Her husband, Gabe, served as an Army dentist, and their family was stationed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland at the time.
Theaters on Horkowitz military bases said. “We used to serve have so as a central much talent source of here, and I entertainment, have a great said deal of Horkowitz. respect for And, perhaps everyone more here.” importantly, Horkowitz they helped to is president keep the emeritus at troops from the Little Members of this season’s Senior Theater Players getting into Theatre of include, standing, from left, Charles Smith, Fran trouble MechanicsHorkowitz, Linda Draper, and Gabriel Horkowitz. Seated, Carvel Markley. elsewhere, she burg and now laughed. focuses solely Horkowitz on leading sang in choirs at each of the posts they and participating in the Senior Theatre were stationed. Every post had men’s and Players. women’s choirs to provide entertainment “Theater is really my favorite pastime, at formal dinners hosted by the generals. and that’s why I do Senior Players,” said But once she tried acting in her first Horkowitz. musical, she was hooked. After The Horkowitz has found that the group’s Sound of Music came her role as a skits can also help perpetuate the pregnant widow in a comedy. message that senior living doesn’t have to “It was hysterical, and nobody else equal sedentary living. would take the role because they didn’t A friend of Horkowitz’s was worried want to go on stage pregnant,” about her parents spending too much Horkowitz said. “But you’re acting, and that’s the point.” Since then, Horkowitz branched out to countless acting and directing roles, including productions at local theaters like Theatre Harrisburg, Molly Pitcher Troupe, Oyster Mill Playhouse, Allenberry Playhouse, and Gretna Theatre. The talent in Central Pennsylvania is “extremely strong,” said Horkowitz. When Horkowitz was performing at the various Army posts where her husband was stationed, sometimes she almost did not even have to audition for roles. “But when I came here and saw the competition, I was intimidated,”
time watching television, so she asked her for a copy of the script she saw the Senior Theatre Players perform about someone in a retirement home who did not want to do anything. “She really wished her parents would get involved,” Horkowitz said. “There is a lot out there to do. “My husband is 91 and he still jogs for an hour every morning,” she said. “He doesn’t jog like he did when he was 80, but he still moves his legs.” In addition to the Senior Theatre Players, Horkowitz teaches theater to children at vacation Bible school over the summer. She plays bridge a few times a month and is an active member of her church. “I keep very busy. I like people,” Horkowitz said. She and her husband are Penn State graduates and have three children—all Penn State graduates—and two grandchildren. Anyone who is interested in joining the Senior Theatre Players as a performer or who would like to request that the group performs at their event or location may contact Fran Horkowitz at (717) 243-1941.
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