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Chabad of East Hampton  5th Annual “Twilight” Event. In Sagaponack. Ticket prices for this joyous evening range from $250 - $1000. Contact/Info: 631-329-5800 or 631-725-2023 or 516-398-3507.

August 11 42nd Infantry Division Band. SEisenhower Park, Merrick Avenue and Park Boulevard Eisenhower Park - Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow; 516-572-0200; www.nassaucountyny.gov. Free; 7 p.m.

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dancing, vendors, children’s activities, fireworks Fri. & Sat. (weather permitting). Greek dancing 7:30 p.m. on Sat. and 4 p.m. on Sun. Free parking and shuttle from Ward Melville High School, Port Jefferson High School, Port Jefferson Ferry dock and LIRR station; 631-473-0829. Date/times: www.kimisis.org.

historic waterfront property of the museum. At the Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville; 6314 4 7 - 8 6 7 9 ; www.liseafoodfestival.org. Admission: $8, free 5 and younger; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Long Island’s 55th Annual Scottish Games. At Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $17, $15 seniors, $8 ages 6-17. Info: 516-333-0048.

Blue Claw Crab Festival. Vendors, seafood, music and dance. At the Mastic Beach Property Owners Clubhouse 31 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: free; 631-3996111; www.masticbeachpropertyownersassociation.org.

The North Shore Pops Concert Band. At the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster August 26 Bay; 6 p.m. Free . For further information, call End of Summer Sea-Lebration. Visit the 631-864-2574 or visit www.northshorepops.org. Hatchery & the Whaling Museum for a special day celebrating the world of water August 13-16 sprinkler play, lawn games and bubbles; Holbrook Carnival/Craft and Festival. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the Cold Spring HarRides, games, entertainment, crafts and bor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route fireworks. At the Seneca Middle School, 25A , Cold Spring Harbor. Adults $8, 850 Main Street, Holbrook; 631-471-2725. children $6. Info 516-692-6768.

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Seafood Festival. Suitable for the entire Greek Festival. Homemade food, music, family, The Seafood Festival, located on the

Save TheDate! 50+ Golf Tournament Open to everyone at the Timber Point Country Club on September 24th. See page 10 or call 631-286-0058 ext.112.

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Romaine Applauds DiNapoli on LIPA Reform Act Shortcomings

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Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine applauded NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli for issuing his recent report, “A Public Authority in Transition,” criticizing Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2013 LIPA Reform Act. In the report, the Comptroller indicated that mechanisms for oversight of the utility have been greatly curtailed despite creating the Long Island office of the NYS Department of Public Service. His report also indicated that LIPA customers will experience rate increases up to $375 million over the next three years, and debt on the mothballed Shoreham plant to swell to $8.3 billion. Supervisor Romaine said, “I am heartened that the Comptroller has confirmed Brookhaven Town's stance on this issue and has listened to our request to join us on behalf of the residents and ratepayers. Under the LIPA Reform Act, rates are out of control, there is less transparency and increased costs. This has a negative impact on our local economy and it brings into question the underpinnings of this deal. We will follow up with a meeting with the

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Department of Public Service and continue to fight these rate increases on behalf of our residents.” On June 9 of this year, the Supervisor held a press conference calling on Comptroller DiNapoli to undertake a binding review of the proposed $440 million LIPA/ PSEG rate increase and reject it. Also present in support of the Town was Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, who previously stood with Supervisor Romaine at an April 16 press conference to announce that Brookhaven would join the County in opposition to the hike. In May, the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) granted the Town “party status” to intervene as an official party in response to a letter of request sent by Supervisor Romaine. In addition to the Town of Brookhaven, permission was granted to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049; Nassau County; the Natural Resources Defense Council; NRG Energy, Inc. and Suffolk County.

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You can move home, an average cost around $25k. You can move into an assisted living facility $80k per year. Or you can make the home you fell in love with love you back. Options exist to retrofit the home and make it a place that is both safe and accessible and meets the needs of your new lifestyle. President of Ageless Home Living, John Roberge comments: We have a responsibility to our society to offer solutions that are both affordable and effective for an aging population. We founded Ageless Home Living to address a need for products that really solve problems and let people continue to age in place. To find out more about Ageless Home Living, visit them online at agelesshomeliving.com or call 1-844-254-8346 Ageless Home Living, offers stairlifts and tub-to-shower conversions along with a variety of aging in place products so that homeowners can spend more years in the homes they have created years of memories in.

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As a society, we must change the way we think about an aging population and housing that is designed to meet the needs of new homeowners. When homes are built, they are built with a younger you in mind, and as time passes the needs you have change, and yet the home you fell in love with is becoming more of a burden. On average, 1 out of 3 adults over the age of 65 will fall every year, and while this alone is a frightening statistic, more frightening is that it takes so little to make a home a safer place to be and eliminate some of the potential hazards. So how do we address these issues?

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (fifth from right) and Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone (center) recently attended the “Salute to America” concert performance by Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Orchestra held at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa as part of the Town of Oyster Bay’s “Music Under the Stars” summer program. they were joined by Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, New York State Senator Michael Venditto, New York Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Mayor Jeffrey Pravato and District Court Judges Rhonda Fischer, Paul Meli, Joseph Girardi and Colin O’Donnell.

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (3rd left) presented a Citation to Garden City Fire Department Ex-Chief Vincent Cashman in celebration of his 59 years of service to residents. Attending the celebration (left to right) were New York State Senator Kemp Hannon, Hempstead Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino, County Executive Ed Mangano, Vincent and Judy Cashman, and Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin. “Mr. Cashman joined the Garden City Fire Company in 1958 where he rose up through the ranks as a Captain, Third Assistant Chief and Chief of Department,” said County Executive Mangano.

Me & My Shadow Ray Stenberg of Sayville, proudly poses with his granddaughter Alexa Ray (18) prior to her senior prom.

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With summer underway, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano would like to remind boaters and operators of personal watercrafts (PWCs) to always put safety first and operate within the rules of the waterways. Wear Your Life Jacket. The majority of boating accident fatalities are caused by boaters not wearing a life jacket. If someone falls overboard, there is little time to get a stowed life jacket. Modern day life jackets, after being approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, are smaller and more comfortable than ever, making it easier to wear it at all times while on board a boat. Children under the age of 13 must always wear a lifejacket unless they are below deck or in an enclosed cabin. Stay Sober in Your Boat. Operating a boat under the influence is not only illegal and a violation of Federal boating law, but highly dangerous for everyone aboard.

Take America’s Boating Course. Seventy percent of recreational boating accidents are caused by lack of boating experience or knowledge. Factors that contribute significantly to problem include failure to pay attention, carelessness, recklessness, excessive speeding and failure to watch for hazards. A boating safety course offered by your local United States Power Squadron (www.usps. org) is an inexpensive and quick way to learn boat safety and boating regulations. Boating safety courses are also offered by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York State Parks (the latter is now available as an online course). Get Your Boat Checked. Boats or watercrafts in ill repair are more likely to be prone to accidents. The United States Power Squadron or the Coast Guard Auxiliary (www.uscgboating.org) offers free vessel safety checks (VSCs) that boaters should take every year. These checks are educational, helpful and a good follow-up to a water safety course. Make Sure There’s a Working Carbon Monoxide Detector on Board. Over time the build up from a boat’s engine could create toxic fumes. It’s important to always have a functional carbon monoxide detector so boaters and their families will be alerted to

any dangerous toxins. When Operating PWC, Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddle Boards the ‘Rules of the Road’ Still Apply to You. Smaller or self-propelled, watercrafts must be operated safely. Many safety regulations that pertain to automobile safety also relate to watercraft traveling. If you are operating a small watercraft DO NOT cut in front of larger vessels. Likewise, operators of large boats must be aware of any small vessels they pass, as well as people in the water that may have fallen off their smaller crafts. Do Not Speed. Speeding is a major problem on the waterways. Not only is it a leading cause of serious injury to boaters, personal watercraft operators and passengers, but significant amounts of property damage are due to the wakes left by boats and watercrafts that are excessive speeding. Boaters and especially Jet Ski operators should be aware that speeding in Town waters will not be tolerated. Town Oyster Bay code calls for a five (5) mile per hour speed limit in all channels and within 200 feet of any dock, shoreline or mooring. In creeks, canals and marinas, vessels, including personal watercraft, must be operated dead slow and throw no wake. Fines can and will be levied for violations.

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Congress Approves Vet ID Card

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In mid-July the U.S. Congress approved a bill allowing all veterans in America to receive an official identification card. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature. The card allows veterans to document their service without carrying around sensitive personal information. A form currently used by many veterans to prove their veteran status contains Social Security numbers and other details that advocates warn could put veterans at risk of identity theft. For more details, see: www.military.com/daily-news/2015/07 / 08 / c o n g r es s - p a s ses - l a w creating-id-card-for-veterans. html.

Hill Warned Not to Act on Aging of IU Claimants

Court Rules for Veterans in Chemical Exposure Case

Representatives of The American Legion and Disabled American Veterans have warned lawmakers to reject calls to impose an age ceiling or other new cost control on VA compensation payments to veterans whose service-connected disabilities leave them unemployable. An age ceiling is perhaps the most tempting cost-control option discussed in a new Government Accountability Office report that examines weaknesses and inefficiencies in the way the Department of Veterans Affairs administers Individual Unemployability (IU) benefits for 318,000 recipients. For more details, go to militaryadvantage.military.com/2015/07/vetgroups-warn-hill-not-to-act-onaging-of-iu-claimants/.

A federal appeals court says the U.S. Military must continue to alert veterans exposed to chemical and biological weapons experiments to any new information that may affect their health and provide them ongoing medical care. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling recently in a lawsuit brought against the U.S. Department of Defense on behalf of thousands of veterans. The veterans accuse the government of failing to properly treat health problems caused by the experiments. Read the decision at cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2015/06/30/1317430.pdf.

VA Expands Benefits In late June the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air Force and Air Force Reser ve veterans who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange through regular and repeated contact with contaminated C-123 aircraft that had been used in Vietnam as part of Operation Ranch Hand. This

regulation is an interim final rule so VA can immediately begin providing benefits to eligible Airmen who submit a disability compensation claim for any of the 14 medical conditions that have been determined by officials to be related to exposure to Agent Orange. The decision to expand benefits was made following publication of a 2015 report, Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure in Agent Orange-Contaminated C-123 Aircraft, by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine. The interim final rule can be found on the Federal Register. Individuals with specific benefit questions related to herbicide exposure on C-123s may call VA's special C-123 hotline at 800-749-8387 (available 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST) or e-mail VSCC123.VAVBASPL@ va.gov.

Defoliant spray run, part of Operation Ranch Hand, during the Vietnam War by UC-123B Provider aircraft. From the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

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Keeping Your Current Lifestyle in Retirement

By Donald J. McCormick CFP®, CRPC®

Good planning may help make your desired lifestyle a reality

ment lifestyle, in terms of monthly or annual expenses. Try to leave some cushion in your estimates in case actual costs exceed your expectations. Keep in mind that even with modest inflation it will likely cost more down the road than it does today. 3. Develop a plan to fund those goals. This includes a dedicated savings strategy that is increased every year to account for inflation. Consider tempering the risk in your portfolio as retirement draws closer. The good news is that you can dream about retirement again. However, those dreams don’t become a reality without being proactive to make it happen. The sooner you start, the more successful you are likely to be.

Most people who are able to achieve their ideal retirement don’t do so by accident. They plan ahead and develop a savings and investment strategy to make it happen. No matter your age, here are three important steps you should consider starting now: 1. Map out your dreams for retirement. Try to identify specific goals and activities that you want to pursue. 2. Estimate the costs of your ideal retire-

Donald J. McCormick is a CFP® and a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Bohemia, NY. He specializes in feebased financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 28 years. To contact him, call 631- 582-9770 ext:306, e-mail: Donald.j.mccormick@ampf.com or go to Donaldjmccormick.com. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice.

travel the world after you retire, that may require a significantly greater investment than taking trips to various parts of the U.S. or spending time at your vacation home. Another nuance to lifestyle expenses is that they may fluctuate year to year. Some retirees choose to pursue a very active lifestyle in the first years and their expenses may be higher in the early part of retirement. Then lifestyle expenses may decline as they grow older and are less able to pursue certain activities. It’s important to consider how your retirement lifestyle may change over time.

What are ‘lifestyle’ expenses? For starters, there are essential expenses, the basic costs of living. This includes food, shelter, utilities, medical care and similar types of costs associated with day-to-day living. Lifestyle expenses can vary based on your own priorities. They may include: Travel; Hobbies; Recreational activities; Owning and maintaining a second home; Investing in your own business venture. Costs can vary widely depending on the types and specific nature of the activities you wish to pursue. For example, if you plan to

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It’s a question that many pre-retirees find themselves asking – How much money will I need to keep my current lifestyle in retirement? What’s more, will I have enough to live the retirement I’ve been dreaming about? Today, people are again envisioning a truly fulfilling retirement. At the very least, most people want to carry over the lifestyle they became accustomed to in their working years.

History, Culture and Entertainment Abound in Shreveport-Bossier By Chris Jay

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Located in the northwestern corner of the state, Shreveport-Bossier is the third-largest community in Louisiana. Home to a thriving nightlife and entertainment scene, a yearround calendar of festivals and cultural events, a burgeoning culinary scene and opportunities to explore the great outdoors, Shreveport-Bossier is a destination where there’s always something new to experience. Culturally, Shreveport-Bossier serves as a crossroads where the Cajun and Creole traditions of Louisiana blend with the wide-open spirit of Texas. Local festivals, which celebrate everything from crawfish to black history, provide year-round opportunities to become immersed in the fascinating blend of cultures that exists in Shreveport-Bossier. Music history enthusiasts will find much to explore in Shreveport-Bossier. A National Historic Landmark situated in downtown Shreveport. Elvis Presley made his performance debut onstage at the Louisiana Hayride on October 16, 1954. Today, a statue of Presley stands outside of the auditorium. Blues legend Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter was born and raised in Mooringsport, LA, just outside of Shreveport, and his gravesite at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Moor-

ingsport is a frequent destination for blues aficionados. Other well-known musicians from Shreveport-Bossier include country singer Claude King, guitar legend James Burton, blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, country superstar Kix Brooks and jazz drummer Brian Blade. Shreveport-Bossier’s six riverboat casinos and live horseracing track lend 24-hour excitement to the city’s entertainment offerings. Many of the casinos are centrally located in downtown Shreveport and Bossier City, along the riverfront. As temperatures drop each fall, ShreveportBossier’s entertainment scene stays hot. Every weekend in September is packed with events, ranging from the Pioneer Heritage Festival in Greenwood, September 18-19, to the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival, a music festival held in Columbia Park that regularly attracts top names in jazz and blues music, September 19. Fall’s most-anticipated event may be the annual Red River Revel Arts Festival, an enormous, eight-day outdoor arts festival featuring hundreds of visual artists and three stages of non-stop live music, children’s entertainment and food vendors, October 3-10. Fans of craft beer travel from across the U.S.

to sample the acclaimed brews created by Great Raft Brewing, Shreveport’s first craft brewery and tasting room, which Gourmet magazine recently named “One of 10 U.S. Breweries to Watch in 2015.” Beer lovers should plan to visit Shreveport-Bossier during the third weekend in October, when Great Raft Brewing host their annual anniversary party on the night before Shreveport-Bossier’s largest craft beer event, BREW: A Premier Beer Tasting. BREW, an afternoon-long beer tasting featuring more than 150 beers, live music and food from some of Shreveport-Bossier’s top restaurants, will be held in Festival Plaza on Saturday, October 17. The State Fair of Louisiana is held each October and November on the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. The State Fair of Louisiana has received national acclaim for its unusual variety of food vendors and free entertainment, along with all of the delights of a State Fair midway. The 2015 State Fair of Louisiana will be held, October 22 to November 8. The Louisiana Film Prize, a weekend-long film festival in downtown Shreveport during which audience voting determines the winner of a $50,000 grand prize, will host its third annual festival, October 2-5, 2015.

Golfers Age 50 – 90 Wanted 50+ LifeStyles’ 22nd Annual Golf Tournament 50+ LifeStyles August 2015

Golfers of all abilities can enjoy a great day of golf which is open to everyone age 50 and over. The 50+ LifeStyles Golf Tournament, the largest on Long Island for Boomers and seniors announced a limited number of openings are still available for the 22nd Annual Event to be held on September 24, 2015. The event is open to all individuals and foursomes. Players range from novice to seasoned men and women golfers, age 50

to 90 years old, and takes place at Timber Point Country Club in Great River, NY.

The annual event includes greens fee, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner and open bar after golf,

door prizes, skill prizes, and trophies in several men’s and women’s age divisions – all for $149 per player. Sign up a foursome by August 31, 2015 and you’ll save $40 … $139 per player! Don’t have a foursome? – No problem, our volunteer staff will pair you up with other individual golfers. Space is limited – sign up today by calling 631-286-0058 ext. 112 or e-mail frank@50plus ny.com.

Older Americans Act Bill Passes Senate with Key NCOA Priorities ernize the programs they rely on.” S. 192 reflects several of NCOA’s priorities, including provisions that: · Offer new support for modernizing multipurpose senior centers; · Highlight the importance of addressing economic needs; · Require that health promotion and disease prevention initiatives be evidence-based; · Promote chronic disease self-management and falls prevention. The bill also includes stronger elder justice and legal services provisions; needed clarity for caregiver support and Aging and Disability Resource Centers; and new opportunities for intergenerational shared sites. Funding for OA A has not kept pace with inflation or demand, and sequester and other recent budget cuts have significantly eroded OA A support and increased waiting lists for services nationwide. NCOA is pleased that S. 192 preserves au-

thorized funding levels, ensuring the ability to make key investments through 2018. NCOA thanks Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), and Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for their leadership of the bipartisan legislation. Learn more about the Older Americans Act at ncoa.org/OA A. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a respected national leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging. Our mission is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. Through innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy, NCOA is partnering with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to improve the health and economic security of 10 million older adults by 2020. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging

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On July 16, 2015, the U.S. Senate took a much-needed step to support older adults by passing without opposition S. 192, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2015, which funds critical services that keep our nation’s seniors healthy and independent. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) commends the Senate action and encourages the U.S. House of Representatives to work swiftly to pass similar legislation. “This very welcome move by the Senate caps off a week of important discussions about what it means to age in America, including the July 13 White House Conference on Aging and the Older Americans Act’s 50th anniversary on July 14,” said Howard Bedlin, NCOA Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. “For 50 years, OA A services have helped older adults age with dignity. Today’s vote shows Americans of all ages that Democrats and Republicans in Congress can work together on important senior issues to strengthen and mod-

Working Your Way Through Retirement A Part-Time Job Could Be The Answer If Your Golden Years Leave You Bored Or Short Of Money

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Many people who waited eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely retirement find that the reality doesn’t match their dreams. “Some people are not prepared financially or mentally to retire,” says Michael Bivona, a retired CPA and author of the book Retiring? Beware!! Don’t Run Out of Money and Don’t Become Bored (www.michaelbivonabooks.com). He suggests a part-time job provides a possible solution for both deficiencies – giving a boost to your bank account and a mission to your daily living that another round of golf just isn’t supplying. Boredom becomes an insidious enemy, even for retirees with a beloved pastime they hoped to make the centerpiece of their existence. Playing tennis or lying on the beach is relaxing and pleasurable when done once a week or a couple of times a month. But the novelty wears off quickly when it becomes a person’s primary occupation, Bivona says. He suggests a few part-time job possibilities that could work out nicely for retirees, whether their needs are financial or they just want a place to go every day to mingle with co-workers: • Cruise ship employment. This is an ideal

way to combine a part-time job with pleasure, Bivona says. The ships provide room and board and the use of their facilities when the workers are not plying their trade. Possible jobs onboard cruise ships include golf instructors, scuba diving/water sports instructors, bridge instructors, arts and crafts instructors, caricature artists, dance instructors and photographers. • Librarian. Part-time work at the local library could be a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys being around both books and other people who appreciate them. The duties include answering customers’ questions, shelving books, helping patrons check out books, tracking overdue materials and cataloging and keeping an eye out for lost and damaged items. • Bookkeeper. If you have the right experience with bookkeeping and computer applications, then this can be a good possibility. Usually, the opportunities are with small businesses and entail a full sweep of financial record keeping. Duties may include establishing and maintaining inventory database systems, tracing accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintaining checking and savings accounts, producing financial reports and following up on delinquent accounts.

• Virtual assistant. This is a job you can do from your home. The main purpose of a virtual assistant is to assist busy business executives who do not have in-house staff to attend to various administrative functions. These positions have become available due to small companies trying to keep permanent overhead costs down. Training programs are available at community colleges, many of which offer online certifications. “If you look around, there are a multitude of opportunities out there,” Bivona says. “I recommend first trying to find something you have a passion for. But if you aren’t successful with that, widen the search because there are plenty of other possibilities that will put extra money in your pocketbook.”

Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant, retired from the accounting profession and the computer-enhancement industry. He is an award-winning author . In 2007 he was the recipient of the prestigious Long Island University Distinguished Alumni Award. He has two children and lives with his wife, Barbara, on Long Island, New York, and in Delray Beach, Florida.

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Are Women’s Fitness Programs Outdated?

Celebrity Trainer Says Most Women Benefit From A Comprehensive Approach women, we are not afraid of a healthy muscle burn, sweating and commitment – we’re designed to carry babies for nine months, and then deliver them, after all. However, we are much more relationship-oriented, and we thrive in positive feelings. The way to a woman’s heart in fitness is fun. •Purpose. For men who workout, the activity is almost a purpose in itself. There is a sense of accomplishment in lifting heavy weights and “gettin’ it done.” Women want to shine; we want to look and feel like we never felt possible. We want to be in touch with who we are, and fitness synergized with overall well-being can do that. •Steps. It’s good for anyone starting a fitness program to have a blueprint for what they’d like to achieve, and steps for improvement along the way. For those who are inexperienced, an introduction and detailed plan enables time for the mind to ease into the process. Confusion or uncertainty is a waste of energy, and implementing new workout phases allows women to maximize our effort. •Synergy. If you think women don’t need weights, think again. Resistance band training increases your power and revs your body’s fat-burning engine. We also want to be lithe, supple and physically elegant. Yoga helps us reshape trouble zones, and something I call “flow” optimizes flexibility and beautifies posture. And, when we are done, we can enjoy a calm that reinforces our motive for inner and outer beauty, leaving us with an energizing relaxation. Holly Perkins is a national fitness expert and developer of baladea (www.baladea.com), a customizable fitness and wellness system for women. She believes that making fitness a fun lifestyle is the best way to achieve true change.

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A study indicating why British women don’t workout as much as they’d prefer surely reflects the sentiments of American women, says celebrity trainer Holly Perkins. The research revealed that 75 percent of women in the United Kingdom want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for fear of being judged by others. The women surveyed worried about how they would look while exercising in front of others, their inexperience in personal fitness and the idea that they’re putting themselves first, ahead of their children. “Whether she’s a stay-at-home mom, a busy executive or somewhere in the middle, these are concerns most women have about fitness,” Perkins says. “I believe this reflects their selfimage, and it’s a shame that so many women live their lives short-changing themselves.” Even today, most fitness programs women come across neglect important parts of the average woman’s mindset, she says. Many gyms have spinning and other classes targeting women, but they lack the comprehensive aspect so many women are searching for, she says. “There are plenty of women who frequent gyms, but I think the culture of most of those places are framed by a maledominated attitude, which is more comfortable blocking out ‘gym time’ in their schedule,” says Perkins, who recently released a home-exercise system designed specifically for women called baladea (www.baladea.com), with regimens she developed to fuse fitness and wellness exercises. “I believe a woman’s attitude craves a more holistic approach, one in which overall well-being is factored into a how-to lifestyle program.” Perkins describes what works for women in a fitness program. •Fun. “No pain, no gain” is definitely a man’s attitude. As

Keeping Families Together as We Age By David R. Okrent, Esq., CPA

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How do you choose who will be your Healthcare Proxy? New York law limits you to one healthcare agent and a substitute. What about the executor of your estate and/or Trustee of a trust? Do you pick your children in order of age, the child who lives closest, or the one with a medical background? Do you pick friends, relieving your children from making difficult decisions about life support? What about your power of attorney? Do you name your kids as your agent, and allow them to act independently, or require joint action solely? When deciding on who will act as your agent for financial affairs under a power of attorney, you need to appoint someone whom you trust to handle your affairs as you wish. Many people spend a lot of time discussing the tax and government benefit aspects of whom to appoint, but very little attention is given to appointing someone who can protect the aging parent and their estate while keeping the family together through the hardship. Some general things to consider: Who is

available? Who has the ability to collect the right information, so that informed decisions can be made? Who will try to make decisions with everyone involved? Who is trusted? Will they promote congeniality? For each family the conversation is different; I have handled estates where all the children were the executors together and it works great and others that turn out not so great. Unfortunately, sometimes an individual cannot devote the attention necessary, causing delays and confusion, and cost to the estate, and in turn, aggravating the others. Obviously, a natural conflict exists when a child is a beneficiary of an estate, and also the executor. If you appoint one child over another, you may create a wedge between them. For example, an appointed child takes care of the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, and upon death shares the remainder of the estate, as dictated with the family members. However, another sibling - not aware of the expenses incurred over time- is disappointed to learn the estate is a fraction of what they thought. As their attorney, it be-

comes hard to satisfy the disgruntled sibling, and prove to them the child named as agent did not do something wrong. When deciding on a healthcare agent for medical decisions, and their substitute, you should make sure this person is going to carry your wishes through, keep your information safe, and know whom you would want included in the decisions. Some people can handle this information with sensitivity and others cannot. With many options and routes available to you today, strategic planning and some great advice will get the ball rolling in the right direction. Mr. Okrent, Esq., has been handling elder law, estate planning & special needs matters for over 29 years. He works on policy matters as the Long Island Delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. Visit www.davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.

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Light-intensity Exercise for Older Adults An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults – if they get enough of that type of activity. New research indicates that 300 minutes a week of light exercise provides some significant health benefits for people over age 65, said Brad Cardinal, a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. “You get a nice array of health benefits by doing five hours of light physical activity per week,” said Cardinal, who is a national expert on the benefits of physical activity and a co-author of the study. “There appears to be some real value in devoting at least three percent of the 168 hours available in a week to these light forms of physical activity.” Current medical recommendations suggest that all adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. The researchers wanted to know whether exercise of less intensity, done more often, would produce similar health benefits. Light exercise is more appealing to people over 65, and such activities do not generally require the approval of a physician, Cardinal said. Older adults, in particular, may be more reluctant to participate in moderate to vigorous exercise because of health concerns, including fear of injury. The researchers examined data from the 2003-06 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, which is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics and is a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population. The 2003-06 results are the only available cycles that use objectively measured physical activity data. They found that older adults who participated in light intensity exercise activities for 300 minutes or more were 18 percent healthier, overall, than peers who did not log that much light activity. They had lower body mass index (BMI), smaller waist circumference, better insulin rates and were less likely to have chronic diseases, Cardinal said. “These findings highlight that, in addition to promoting moderateintensity physical activity to older adults, we should not neglect the importance of engaging in lower-intensity, movement-based behaviors when the opportunity arises,” said lead author Paul Loprinzi, who earned his Ph.D. at Oregon State and now is an assistant professor of exercise science and health promotion at the University of Mississippi. “For example, instead of talking on the phone in a seated position, walking while talking will help increase our overall physical activity level.” The study was published in the current issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion. Co-author Hyo Lee also earned his doctorate at

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OSU and now works at Sangmyung University in Seoul, South Korea. The findings are part of a growing body of evidence that indicate light activity can lead to improved health, but more study is needed to better understand how the two are connected, Cardinal said. It may also be time to rethink current exercise guidelines, with new recommendations geared specifically to adults over age 65 that emphasize the benefits and ease of participation in light activity, he said. “This research suggests that doing something is dramatically better than doing nothing,” he said. “For the average, every day person, that is a much more palatable message than the current guidelines that emphasize moderate to vigorous exercise.”

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Simple changes in the home can make life easier, safer and more comfortable for you and your family. This is particularly important for older adults who are living in their own homes, sharing a home, or staying in an apartment. Each year or more frequently as needed, older adults and their families should conduct an Annual Home Safety Check-Up. There are many resources available to guide you in creating your own home safety checkup. Key components of your plan should include how to identify the hazardous areas in your home, ways to fix the problems and ongoing ways to prevent accidents from happening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), home and recreational safety is paramount to the prevention of injuries in older adults. One of every three senior adults (65 years or older) fall each year. Of those who fall, 20-30% suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations, hip fractures and head traumas. These injuries make it hard to get around or live independently, and increase the risk of early death. Among

older adults, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. People aged 75 and older who fall are 4-5 times more likely than those who are between 65-74 years old to be admitted to a long term care facility for a year or longer. What can you do to make your home safer so you can live comfortably and independently? We have compiled a general guide for you to use as you build your own Annual Home Safety Check-Up. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive, but will give you a jump start on what you can do to make your home safer starting today. Key areas include the following: · Reduce Tripping Hazards: Are electrical and telephone cords found in high traffic areas? Are your floors slippery? Do your steps have non-slip surfaces? Does your carpet need repair? Are there areas of flooring that are raised and need to be repaired? Do you use nightlights in your hallways and bathrooms? Do you have grab bars inside and outside your bathroom shower/tub? Do you have railings on both sides of your stairways?

· Use Emergency Precautions: Are there fire extinguishers and smoke detectors on every floor? Do you safely store your sharp cutlery and potentially poisonous chemicals? Do you use a personal emergency response device? · Get Rid of Clutter: What can you do to make your home more comfortable and easier for you to live a healthier and peaceful life? At AgeWell New York, we conduct home environment assessments for our members to identify ways to improve healthier and safer living in one’s home and community.

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VolunteerMatch.org To find opportunities close to your home, try visiting the VolunteerMatch.org website, which has volunteer job postings from over 100,000 participating nonprofit member organizations in locations across the United States. It helped me and it’s pretty easy to use. Upon entering the website, you can perform a quick search of volunteer positions in your area. You do this by entering your city and state next to “What do you care about in”. (Below I entered “Huntington, NY”). Next, you

require some computer skills and are ongoing. They involve working at one of SeniorNet’s sites alongside other volunteers on a flexible work schedule. Should you take the extra step of registering with VolunteerMatch.Org, you will receive periodic emails listing available volunteer positions that match the parameters you specify, which include maximum commuting distance, areas of interest, etc. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Long Islanders are fortunate to have one of New York State’s 35 government-funded Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) locations. Acting like a free employment agency, RSVP of Suffolk seeks volunteer candidates for 150 of Long Island’s most prestigious nonprofit organizations. To get started, you’re asked to print out the enrollment form found on the RSVP website at www.rsvpsuffolk.org and mail it in. (If that’s a problem or you

want more information you can call 631-979-9490 or send an email to info@rsvpsuffolk.org). Upon receipt of your enrollment form, someone will call to discuss your application and possibly set up an interview at the RSVP office. After understanding of your wants and skills, your RSVP area coordinator will suggest fitting opportunities, answer your questions and set up interviews. Whether applying directly through a website like VolunteerMatch.org or using a service like RSVP, you’ll probably find the process similar to searching for a paying job. You make inquiries or apply and then wait for responses that never seem to come - but I wouldn’t lose hope because if you are open to suggestions there’s probably something for you. Just remember to be positive, patient and persistent. Nick Radesca is a volunteer at SeniorNet at FSL (www.seniornetli. org). He can be reached at nick2p@yahoo.com.

The World War II Museum A Walk Through History by By Callie Corley

It’s a history touching every facet of American life. Sixteen million men and women served in the armed forces during World War II. For many, those stories are also passed down on family trees from generation to generation. The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion in the National World War II Museum is the place to start your journey through the museum during this 70th anniversary of the conflict’s end. With a little luck, you’ll hear a first-hand account from one of the approximately 20 WWII veterans who volunteer at the museum. The Memorial Pavilion is also where you start your “Dog Tag Experience.” With a general admission ticket, you receive a dog tag allowing you to follow the life of a WWII participant. The Train Car Experience is your first stop, recreating the first leg of a journey. Throughout the museum you check-in at different stations, collecting the stories for your dog tag and learning more about the person whose life you’re following. Once you leave the Memorial Pavilion, cross the street to the main portion of the WWII Museum. The newest addition, added in 2014, is Campaigns of Courage, considered

the heart of the museum experience. The Road to Berlin exhibit showcases the grueling challenges servicemen faced in the European theater,\ from the deserts of North Africa to Germany’s doorstep. The interactive experience brings together the entire campaign from battle to battle, and reveals the strategy

and the sacrifices that helped win the war. The exhibit presents a uniquely personal perspective on the cost of war, with personal items, such as family photographs, strewn across a beach of real sand from Normandy (The Road to Tokyo exhibit is scheduled for completion by December 2015). Continue your journey through history with a stop at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The

Boeing Center. Replicas of six WWII-era aircraft, including B-17, My Gal Sal, are suspended in air, and in time. The four-story viewing deck provides a 360-degree view of the aircraft. The Vehicles of War exhibit offers a glimpse of what it was like on the ground, facing an attack from different war machines, or being rushed from the battlefield with an injury. There you’ll also find the Medal of Honor Wall and “Final Mission: The USS Tang Experience.” Set aside enough time to see everything at the museum, including the Beyond All Boundaries movie (produced and narrated by Tom Hanks) and the Final Mission interactive experience. Each requires an additional ticket and happens at pre-set times throughout the day. Be sure to check times and prices on-line before you go at: nationalww2museum.org. The National World War II Museum was formally known as the National D-Day Museum. It is located in the central Business District of New Orleans at the corner of Andrew Higgins Boulevard and Magazine Street. The museum’s phone number is 504-528-1955.

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ANSWER: Finding a fulfilling volunteer position requires a smart search, careful consideration and determination. I found success using the VolunteerMatch.org website and the Retired Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP) helped my wife.

would either type something in the “I care about” box or browse through and select one of 29 cause areas. I typed in “SeniorNet”, which is where I volunteer, and was presented with three opportunities, two of which are shown here: To obtain more information about a position and possibly request an interview you would select “Learn More”. Note that since organizations are choosy about whom they “hire”, you should be prepared to present yourself in a positive way when completing online applications and especially during interviews. In your search, you will be presented with various types of opportunities that: Are either ongoing or single events; Necessitate specific skills; Require commuting to a single location, driving to various sites, working from home; Have a specific or flexible work schedule; Involve working alongside other volunteers or among paid workers. Note that SeniorNet positions

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A New Season of Broadway-quality Musicals Continues at The Gateway

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Tickets are now on sale for the 66th blockbuster season of Broadway-quality entertainment at The Gateway.  Based in Bellport, NY, along Long Island’s southern shore, this musical theatre powerhouse is proudly presenting five Long Island premiere musicals that started in late May and run to midNovember. The season’s lineup started with Rock of Ages, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Sister Act the Musical and continues this month with Billy Elliot the Musical and Saturday Night Fever the Musical.  The 2015 season also includes two special events: Ballroom with a Twist – featuring Dancing with the Stars’ contestant Gilles Marini and dancer Anna Trebunskaya along with Dimtry Chaplin and Chelsie Hightower, as well as Legends in Concert – with tributes to The Blues Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton and Justin Timberlake. T  heatregoers can save up to $15 per ticket on these shows and special events by purchasing a 3-4-5 Show Discount Plan. It’s easy – you pick the date, you pick the times, and you pick the number of shows.  Gateway’s children’s theatre also provides a great summer activity for families and youngsters of all ages. Upcoming shows include: Curious George, Dreamworks’ Shrek the Musical Jr., Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. and The Amazing Max. Call (631) 286-1133 or visit www.GatewayPlayhouse.org for a full show schedule, ticket prices and more.   The Gateway strives to enrich a wide range of communities

with quality theatrical experiences through diverse arts, entertainment and educational programs. It endeavors to serve these communities in a fiscally responsible manner, to provide affordable resources to schools and non-profit organizations, and to ensure the future of the theatrical arts in the Long Island region.    The Gateway’s 2015 season is sponsored by AARP New York (states.aarp.org/category/new-york/). Funding provided, in part, by the County of Suffolk (www.suffolkcountyny.gov/); and is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts (nysca.org/) with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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The Road Goes on Forever...

The band Seven Turns is keeping the music of the Allman Brothers alive and well for Long Island audiences. Get to know the band and guitarist, Ed Amantia.

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Ed Amantia (a lifetime Long Islander where he resides with his wife Diane and son Nico) first picked up a guitar late in 1972, six months after seeing Led Zeppelin at the Nassau Coliseum. Listening to Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page live was what first inspired him to learn to play. In addition, Ed was inspired by the works of Brian May of Queen, Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple/Rainbow and Johnny Winter, as well as Duane Allman and Dickey Betts from the Allman Brothers Band. In later years Ed’s passion for the Allman Brothers Band grew tremendously, which eventually landed him the gig as one of the lead guitarists for Seven Turns, an Allman Brothers tribute band. According to Ed “Playing in Seven Turns gives me the opportunity to explore the dual lead guitar harmonies that made The Allman Brothers Band famous ... I also have a passion for the tools of the trade. I enjoy buying and selling guitars, amps, speakers, etc., and with this band I try my best to capture the tone and feel of the originals.” The Allman Brothers announced their retirement last year, ending a career that spanned six decades, and since then the closest thing you will get to seeing the Allman Brothers live is an evening with Seven Turns. You can learn more about the band on their website, www.SevenTurns.net, and you can see them live on Friday, August 14, at 8 p.m. at the Bellport Band Shell in Bellport Village, NY.

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While we are all enjoying a wonderful summer, the ladies of Senior America are still busy promoting their ideals. Christine CJ Marie our reigning queen (2015), is a wonderful representative of our active membership. Senior Action Day, held in New York City, was attended by our Queen CJ Marie, Janet Mandel, and former Queen Jane Rubenstein. Jane was requested to speak as a representative of Ms. New York Senior America. She received a standing ovation for her wonderful speech on aging with joy, fulfillment and dignity. Many New York City dignitaries were in attendance. We are looking forward to our fabulous annual fashion show at the Crest Hollow Country Club, on September 17, 2015. This exciting event is open to all. It always sells out, so get your tickets now! Call Enid Merin (516-495-4931) tix are $45. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this Extravagownza! Columbus Day Parade in New York City will be held October 12, and our Cameo Club Members will be participating. We are proud of them. The National Pageant will be held in Atlantic City during the week of October 19, 2015. Our New York State Queen, C.J. Marie, will compete for the National Crown. Many women from our Cameo Club will be cheering her on at this event. You are welcome to join us. We are seeking contestants for the New York State Senior Amer-

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