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‘Airport Matchmaker’ Broke the Glass Ceiling L.I.’s Dolores Hofman First Female Forklift Operator at JFK By Mary Malloy; Photos by Susan Grieco

olores ‘Cookie’ Hofman is the epitome of an accomplished woman. As the first female forklift operator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the 1970s, she broke the glass ceiling, paving the way for the women who followed in her footsteps. But it wasn’t an easy ride for this female pioneer. Hofman started her aviation career with Pan American Airways in December 1966. “My dream was to travel the world,” she said. “However, when I interviewed to be a flight attendant (known as a stewardess back then) they wanted me to cut my very long hair and I refused — so I applied for a ground position as a clerk typist in the

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Is Bus Driving Right for You? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states students are 70 times more likely to get to school safely on a school bus than in a car. Therefore becoming a professional school bus driver would allow you to serve an important civic safety role. You love making people happy If you follow this career route, you will provide a generation of smiling faces with a friend they will never forget. Becoming a bus driver will offer you the perfect path to personal fulfillment. Your job as a school bus driver or bus monitor won’t even feel like work. The Retired or Stay-at-home parents A bus driver offers perfect work for retirees or people requiring a flexible schedule. For seniors who want to remain active or a parent who watches their kids after school, a school bus driver provides an ideal compromise. You can work morning shift, afternoon shift or both. There is also the option of driving to and from field trips or other school activities for extra hours. Those in need of an extra job In today’s economy people may not earn enough money with their current job or have enough retirement income saved. Part-time or full time work as a school bus driver can help you overcome this common employment obstacle. Increase your bank account with great pay by doing a job you will love. Driver Training At East End Bus, we align our training programs to each driver’s experience, the needs of their passengers and any geographic- or location-specific issues or risk factors. As the industry’s safety leader, we understand that new and experienced drivers require different training, and we have developed comprehensive programs targeting each level of experience. 50+ LifeStyles August 2018 • www.50PlusNY.com 3

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Ponquogue Beach, Hampton Bays Ransom Beach, Bayville Reeves Beach, Riverhead Robert Moses State Park, Babylon Ronkonkoma Recreation Center Sagg Main Beach, Sagaponack Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest, Fire Island Sandspit Beach, Patchogue Sayville Beach, Sayville Schubert’s Beach, St. James Shinnecock East County Park, Southampton Shoreham Beach, Shoreham Short Beach, Nissequogue Smith Point County Park, Shirley South Jamesport Beach, Riverhead South Lakes Beach, Montauk Southold Town Beach, Southold Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach, Oyster Bay Tiana Beach, Hampton Bays Tobay Beach, Oyster Bay Town Beach at Malibu, Lido Beach Two Mile Hollow Beach, Amagansett Wade’s Beach, Shelter Island Wading River Beach, Wading River Watch Hill at Fire Island West Meadow Beach, Stony Brook West Neck Beach, Huntington Wildwood State Park, Wading River W Scott Cameron Beach, Bridgehampton

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Honor Flight Long Island Taking Eligible WWII, Korean & Vietnam Vets to D.C. Memorials

oes your family have a dad, mom, aunt, uncle, granddad, grandma or cousin, who is a military veteran? Would he/she like a free, early-morning flight to Washington, D.C., for a one-day tour of WWII, Korean, Vietnam and other memorials? Visit the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, meet officers from their military branch, and return that evening to Islip MacArthur Airport? You can go with them on this unforgettable adventure by becoming their guardian, in partnership with Honor Flight Long Island!

HFLI President Bill Jones, veteran and West Point Graduate Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI) is our local, nonprofit chapter of the national Honor Flight Network. HFLI organizes, hosts and pays for the biannual flights, which depart from Islip MacArthur Airport. As part of the day’s events, veterans and their guardians (volunteers who make the trips possible) fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, where a motor coach takes them on a 50-minute drive to D.C. and the WWII, Korean and Vietnam memorials, to Arlington National Cemetery, and on to Air Force, Navy plus other memorials. HFLI President Bill Jones told the 50 Veterans who made the last D.C. trip on May 12, 2018, “Your country said that it needed you, and you said yes, I will go.“ Jones said his group flies our local heroes to visit and reflect together at our national memorials. “Long Islanders who have a loved one interested in taking an Honor Flight, should contact us and we’ll make all the required arrangements.” He added they’re now lining up 2019 trips for eligible Vietnam veterans. Bill Jones lives with his wife and daughter in Southampton, NY. Each trip includes 50 veterans who go for free, thanks to donations from across LI. They are accompanied by 50 guardians, next generation, able-bodied volunteers who donate $400 (tax deductible) to offset the day’s travel expenditures. If there is no family member to act as a guardian, don’t worry, HFLI has a roster of volunteers ready to step up for the privilege and donate the required fee. The trips are offered to veterans who have not yet visited these memorials in our nation’s capital. For more details on HFLI, to apply for spots on an upcoming flight, or make a contribution to become a veteran’s guardian, visit www.honorflightlongisland.org or call Virginia Bennett at (631) 702-2423. 50+

Losing Weight Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle

s founder of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctorssm, patients often lament to me “Doctor, I am FAT. I have tried diet after diet, pills, and gym memberships - nothing sticks! I have lost lots of weight, but it always comes back. What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I have the will power to stay on a diet and keep the weight off?” Many people believe that weight loss is a matter of willpower and that people who are overweight or obese are lazy or weak. This sort of thinking is a product of American culture, which teaches that with enough determination you can do anything. Unfortunately, it leads to the belief that if you can’t stop compulsive eating with a combination of prayer and will power, then you must be a weak person. That kind of viewpoint is just wrong. It is one of the reasons why obesity has become the most common cause of preventable death in America today! Forty five million Americans reportedly are on diets at any given time, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control, 36 percent of American adults are obese (BMI 30+) and another 33 percent are overweight.

The Gastric Sleeve – A life changing new procedure Together with my associates Drs. Thompson and Leung, we have established one of the safest and most comprehensive surgical weight loss programs in New York. Our emphasis has been on offering treatments that are safe, virtually pain free and scarless. Our patients experience a fast recovery and many are back to work in days. If you are one of the thousands of Long Isare who landers 60-80lbs or more overweight and have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight and keep it off we have great news about an important procedure that our team has been on the vanguard of performing for patients just like you called the gastric sleeve. This technique is less invasive than other procedures, but doesn’t require monthly adjustments or an implant in your body. Because it eliminates the “hunger hormone Ghrelin” our patients lose significant amounts of weight quickly and permanently without the “fire” that dieters normally experience. If you suffer from illnesses associated with obesity like Type 2 dia-

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betes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and joint pain – the gastric sleeve can almost overnight eliminate or reduce these related conditions. We have helped open the door to a more active, happier life for many of your neighbors and we would like to do the same for you. Our program is comprehensive and you will receive support before and after your procedure by our team of doctors, nutritionists and counselors. That is, we can help you choose the treatment best for you to take the weight off rapidly and keep it off permanent. Dr. Atwa is a skilled surgeon known for his caring and compassionate bedside manner, garnishing awards as Top Surgeon and the Most Compassionate Doctor awards (2011-2016) He is board certified in general surgery with a mini-fellowship in bariatric surgery. He currently is Chief & Director of Department of Surgery at Mather and St. Charles Hospitals, Port Jefferson. For further info call 631228-8277, visit us on the web at www.journeytothenewyou.com or download our free mobile app by searching major app stores for LILD or Long Island Laparoscopic Doctorssm. 50+

Calendar August 2 Oyster Bay Blood Drive. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Town Hall North, Oyster Bay) and between 9:30am and 3:30pm at Town Hall South 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa. Info: contact Nancy Haarstick at 516-624-6304 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com. August 4 & 18 Singles Association of LI Meeting. Evening at Jones Beach at Parking Field 4, Jones Beach, Wantagh; 6:30 to 11 p.m. Info: 516-887-2342 (before 10 p.m.). Singles Association of Long Island, ages 25 plus. Meet at the main entrance flagpole by the water tower next to the concession stand for a game of miniature golf or shuffleboard followed by a concert with a live band on the stage by the boardwalk. There is a fee for either miniature golf or shuffleboard. No rain dates. August 8 Nassau Pops Concert. At the Chelsea Mansion, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich; 7 p.m. Free; www.nassaupops.com. Summer Pops Concert. The West Islip Symphony Orchestra at West Islip Beach (Madeline’s) Beach Dr., West Islip; 7 p.m. Free; westislipsymphony.com. (Rain location: Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip). August 10 Nassau Pops Concert. At the Memorial Park Bandshell, Marcellus Road, Mineola (rain location: Mineola Middle School, Garfield Ave., Mineola); 8 p.m.; Free; www.nassaupops.com. August 11 Fisherman’ Fair. 86th annual Fisherman’s Fair and the 51st Annual International Art Show. An annual event which is the year’s biggest fundraising event for Ashawagh Hall. Join us for food, art, crafts, boat raffle and music. Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nassau Pops comed! Beginner 1-½ hour golf pro lessons, buffet dinner, mingle following lessons. Golf clubs supplied if needed. Must reserve in advance. Sign up: www.7-in-heaven.com/Register.html.

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August 22 Dare to Understand: How Good Listening Improves Relationships. Four-week highly interactive course teaching you to develop the ability to listen to others in order to avert or mediate conflict, build communication skills and increase understanding’ 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friedberg JCC, $20, Members $12. Info: 516) 634-4010 or glebeaux@friedbergjcc.org.

Aug Events (Send event info to Frank@50plusny.com. Deadline 15th of the month)

September 30 9th Annual Over 50 Fair. Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 80+ diverse exhibitors, 30 interesting classes, singles lounge, live jazz and acoustic music. Tickets $6/www.Over50Fair.com; $8/at the door, Free/Veterans. Your adult child attends free with your paid admission. Call 516-621-1446, or visit www.Over50Fair.com.

You Could Be The Next NYS 50+ Idol! Do you Sing? Dance? Showcase YOUR talent! Applications available online at 50PlusNY.com or call 631-286-0058 ext. 112. Open to groups and individuals.

August 16 Dahlia Basics. East Islip Public Library. 6:30 p.m. Info: For info visit WWW.LongIslandDahlia.org or call 516-578-7699. August 19 Larry the Cable Guy. At BMHMC Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville; 7 p.m. Tix: http://goo.gl/U3VGza. August 19 7-in-Heaven Beginner Golf Lessons Dinner/Mingle. All Ages at Merrick Road Golf Course, 2550 Clubhouse Road , Merrick; 3:30 to 6 p.m.; $30 reserved/$35 at door with RSVP. Tel: 631-592-9804. ALL skill levels, first-timers wel-

Informative Breakfast Seminar Aug 14, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR with David R. Okrent, Esq., CPA Let’s discuss: Medicaid, Wills & Trusts, Long Term Care, Asset Allocation, Your Beneficiaries, Generation Skipping, How Tax Laws Impact You and Much More! At the Candlelight Diner in Commack. Reservations Required: 631.427.4600.

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VeteransNews Arranging for Burial in a VA National Cemetery • Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, as applicable, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty under certain circumstances are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. A Veteran’s spouse, widow or widower, minor children, and, under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities, may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran. • Interested individuals may submit VA Form 40-10007, Application for Pre-Need Determination of Eligibilty for Burial in a VA National Cemetery, along with a copy of supporting documentation of military service such as a DD 214, if readily available, by: toll-free fax at 1-855-840-8299; email to eligibility.preneed@va.gov; or mail to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, P.O. Box 510543, St. Louis, MO 63151. • If the discharge document is not available, a copy may be obtained from the National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records Office,1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO 63138. • Gravesites in VA national cemeteries cannot be reserved in advance of need. At the time of need, a funeral director or the next of kin should contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office. Fax all discharge docu-

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mentation to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-866- 900-6417 and follow-up with a phone call to 1-800-535-1117. It is important to have all eligibility documentation available prior to calling. • The Veterans Benefits Administration pays a burial and plot allowance for those Veterans who are eligible by law. For information, please contact the nearest VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000; www.benefits.va.gov/ BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf.

From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the US and Agent Orange From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the US and Agent Orange caught my eye on several levels. I’m a three-tour Viet Nam combat vet and was able to return to Viet Nam with a medical team in the early 90s and see the ramifications of Agent Orange on the indigenous people. This book, by Le Ke Son and Charles R. Bailey (both PhDs), is not something you’ll sit down and read for pleasure, but it is a book worth pushing through because it actually details the exposure and how it still affects the Viets today (and, thus, we vets!). You’ll recognize an awful lot of the names of bases where testing has been done. If you have any interest in the longrange effects of this particularly nasty defoliant, this is a must add to your war library. Pick it up and read it, have it so you confirm what you think, or look through it, so when people ask … From G. Anton Publishing; photos; 230 pages; hardcover $29.99, paperback: $19.99, e-book: $9.99. From Amazon and good book stores. — Gary P. Joyce; Ed. 50+

Portfolio Strategies for the retiree –

The optimal balance between risk & reward By Dr. Marvin Appel

s investment advisors we at Signalert often get questions about how much equities or bonds a person should have in their portfolios. The answer usually lies within each person’s own personal risk tolerance as well his or her time frame for retirement. All investments have risk regardless if they’re a bond or an equity. Holding through a prolonged turndown in the stock market can derail a retirement. For instance, it took the Nasdaq Composite 15 years to recover its loss of 78% from the 2000-2002 bear market. You would have needed to make a 354% gain just to recover your loss. What is the optimal balance between equities and bonds? To find that answer we ran various simulations of portfolio strategies using the S&P 500 Total Return and Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Total Return Index. The 42-year study started January 1976 and ended May 2018. The most aggressive portfolio strategy of 100% S&P 500 returned 11.5% per year with worst loss of 51% (during the financial crisis). This is a disastrous loss for anyone, especially a retiree. A portfolio strategy of 100% bonds returned 7.3%/

year with a worst loss of 12.7%. The bond portfolio had significantly less risk but returned 4%/ year less than all stocks. So, what was the optimal risk reward portfolio? A portfolio holding between 20%-30% equities and 70%-80% bonds gave you the optimal balance between risk and reward (assuming that you rebalanced each year to remain invested in these proportions). Let’s look at a 70% bond and 30% equity portfolio. This portfolio gained 8.7% per year, a difference of only 2.8% from the 100% equity portfolio and an increase of 1.4% over the all bond portfolio. The worst loss of the 70-30 strategy was 10.1%, not only significantly safer than holding only stocks but even a bit safer than the all-bond portfolio. Of course, future results cannot be guaranteed. The 70% bond/30% equity portfolio in our example is always invested, no matter what the market climate. At Signalert, we aim for even greater safety using exit strategies that we have developed for each of our clients’ holdings with the goal of protecting them from major market declines while enjoying gains during favorable periods.

Signalert Asset Management is a registered investment advisor, specializing in maximizing profits with an emphasis on preservation of capital. To learn more about our investment programs or to receive a free financial plan call Donna Huber at 516-829-6444. Signalert Asset Management 525 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021.

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Who Will be Ms New York Senior America 2018?

he results of the July 29, 2018, Ms Senior America Pageant will be announced in the September issue of 50+ Lifestyles. This month’s article is going to thank all who made the Pageant possible. At the top of the list are Marleen Schuss, NY State Administrator, and Bob Geltman, NY State Coordinator. Together their dedication, commitment, imagination and muscle have produced for 30 years one of the best pageants in the country.Their passion and determination inspires a super team of others to join them in this effort. We wish to thank Frank Trotta, President/Publisher of the 50+ Lifestyles for his support and dedication to NY Senior America for so many years. Thanks also to our Cameo Club members who are always there ready to share their pageant experience and positive encouragement to all the contestants. Our appreciation to the Massapequa, Farmingdale and Plainview Libraries for their gracious hospitality allowing us the use of their facilities for our many programs. A thank you to our five esteemed judges who always seem to get it right! A very special shout out to Marianne Stahl and The Seasoned Steppers for their unending enthusiasm, commitment and talent. These amazing ladies are always ready to perform for veterans, at assisted living facilities, libraries, private parties, radio/TV and numerous other venues. Their performances at all the pageants are simply sensational. With gratitude in our hearts we thank our dear friends at the June Claire Dance Studio for their generosity to the Seasoned Steppers. And what would any theatrical production be without the unsung heroes, the back stage crew? Chiara Klein, Producer of the Pageant alongside hergrandmother, Marleen Schuss, co-hosts the event every year. 50+ Until next month, Joan Allen and Marleen Schuss

SAVE THE DATES: Thursday, September 6, 2018—Annual Fashion Show, Crest Hollow Country Club. Call Enid Merin for tickets at 516-495-4931. Sunday, November 11, 2018 —New York Senior Idol Competition for Guys, Gals & Groups. Call 50plus Lifestyles at 631-286-0058 x112; or Marleen Schuss at 516-761-7503.

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Afternoon Delight By Randal C. Hill

His 90-minute daily American Bandstand featured clean-cut teenagers dancing to records and, between the discs, Clark schmoozing with the (basically all-white) audience. A strict dress code dictated that the boys wore jackets and ties, the girls skirts and blouses or dresses. Onscreen hormones abounded in a G-rated sense; kids often flirted, hooked up, broke up and got back together — all before a national audience. Some

t 3 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 1957, a red camera light winked on in Philadelphia’s cramped WFIL-TV studio. Amid the background strains of a hopelessly square instrumental theme — Les Elgart’s “Bandstand Boogie” — came the introduction: “Hi, I’m Dick Clark. Welcome to American Bandstand.” Those eight words, spoken by the 26-year-old host in a voice like warm honey, launched history’s most successful national daytime show. In 1952, Philadelphia radio DJ Bob Horn had started a popular local WFIL-TV afternoon dance show called Bandstand. Following some DUIs and a morals charge (never proven) involving an underage girl, Horn was sacked in 1956. Clark took over, made Bandstand an even bigger Philadelphia show, and one year later took the program nationwide. A Syracuse University business graduate who was GQ-perfect in appearance, Clark proved at ease with the TV camera and presided over his show like a kindly principal overseeing a school dance.

couples — Justine Carelli and Bob Clayton come to mind here — even became fleetingly famous. The show offered well-controlled fun. On the Rate-A-Record segment, audience members evaluated the latest singles. A dreamy “Spotlight Dance” slowed the often frantic action on the floor. A Top 10 Countdown listed the best-selling 45s of the day. Recording stars who visited usually signed autographs after

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their lip-synched performances. Most major rockers of the 1950s longed for a coveted spot on Bandstand — with two exceptions: Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson. Neither needed the TV exposure. American Bandstand featured a soundtrack of mainstream pop and rock songs — no “raunch ‘n’ roll” was allowed — that helped soften parents’ objectives to the “wild” music that their offspring were embracing. Clark had many financial stakes in the records he spun, and with his clout launched the careers of numerous teen idols, often cute Italian-American boys recruited from the nearby South Philadelphia neighborhood and given new names for the stage. Francis Avallone emerged as Frankie Avalon. Fabiano Anthony Forte began life anew as Fabian. Robert Ridarelli won fame as Bobby Rydell. Ernie Evans — a part-time chicken plucker at a market — became American Bandstand’s first black teen idol as Twist sensation Chubby Checker. Watched by 20 million teenagers and adults, the show emerged at a time of monumental change in culture and musical tastes, with Clark being a major part of that tectonic shift. As one of the most significant forces in early rock ‘n’ roll, American Bandstand caught on with warp speed. Decades later, Clark told music mogul Joe Smith, “It took all of twenty minutes after we went off the air that first day for us to know we had a monster on our hands.” 50+

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1. Kehillath Shalom Synagogue has appointed Rabbi Lina Zerbarini as the full-time rabbi starting August 1, 2018. Rabbi Lina will lead the first Shabbat Eve on Friday, August 3. 2. Hoyle Jones was named the North Shore Land Alliance’s new chairman of the board on July 1, succeeding Carter Bales in that role. The North Shore Land Alliance land trust founded in 2003 that works to protect and preserve, in perpetuity, the green spaces, farmlands, wetlands, groundwater and historical sites of Long Island’s north shore.

3. Legislator Tom Muratore recently visited the Bretton Woods Seniors Club in Coram, which meets Mondays at their clubhouse. Legislator Tom Muratore is pictured with board members from the Bretton Woods Senior Club. 4. On June 29, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the Stony Brook University Hospital Trauma Center hosted a Senior Health and Wellness Expo at St. Mark’s Church in Shoreham.

5. Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (4th left) and New York State Senator Elaine Phillips (3rd left) sign a letter asking for the Governor's support of the Nassau Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption "Home Rule Message." The proposal, to be sponsored in the state Senate by Senator Phillips and in the state Assembly by Assemblyman Ed Ra, would provide "65 and better" homeowners with the same income eligibility levels as our New York City neighbors when it comes to the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption. 50+

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Bethpage to Host the 2019 PGA Championship & 2024 Ryder Cup

assau County Executive Laura Curran, along with representatives from New York State Parks, the Town of Oyster Bay and Discover Long Island, welcomed PGA Championship Director Scott Reid and his staff to Bethpage State Park in advance of next year’s PGA Championship. The official Ribbon Cutting ceremony took place outside the PGA’s temporary on-site offices at Bethpage, and was attended by numerous local representatives and regional news outlets. “The PGA Championship is one of the largest sporting events in the world, and it’s expected that 1,800 temporary, full-time and part-time jobs will be created, along with a projected $100 million dollars in economic benefit to Nassau County,” said County Executive Laura Curran. This will be the first PGA Championship held on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park and the 13th conducted in the state of NY; more than any other state. Next year’s PGA Championship will be played May 13-19, marking the tournament’s official move from August to May as a result of a larger shift in the professional golf calendar. In 2024, the PGA of America will return to Bethpage once again to conduct golf’s preeminent team competition, the Ryder Cup. This will be the first Ryder Cup held in greater New York Metro since 1935. Those interested in volunteering or attending the Championship as a spectator can visit PGAChampionship.com to learn more about volunteer and ticket registration. 50+

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We Know What Matters – It’s You By John Biundo; Social Security Assistant District Manager in Patchogue

e named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to millions of people. And the matters we write about—from policy changes to new programs—from online my Social Security features to popular baby names—are topics that affect you in one way or another. Our blogs provide a lot of information about our programs and services as well as our easy to use tools that can help you plan for retirement or do business with us from the comfort of your home. So, we’d like to share our most informative blog posts from this past year. As you peruse these posts, consider sharing them with friends and family. • Medicare or Medicaid? We know this can be a little confusing, so we broke down the differences for you in easy to understand terms at: blog.ssa.gov/is-it-medicare-or-medicaid. • Estimating your benefits is easy with our online calculators. It only takes a few minutes to see what your years of work will add up to at: blog.ssa.gov/estimate-your-benefits-today-for-a-secure-tomorrow. • The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the current and projected financial status of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds. Read more at: blog.ssa.gov/social-security-2018-trustees-report. • In one infographic, we show you how easy it is to create a secure my Social Security account at: blog.ssa.gov/how-to-create-a-my-social-security-account. • We released our list of most popular baby names for 2017! Read them at: blog.ssa.gov/just-arrived-introducing-social-securitys-top-10baby-names-of-2017. • Want to know how to increase your benefits beyond retirement age? We break it down here: blog.ssa.gov/how-you-can-grow-your-social-security-benefits-beyond-retirement-age. • Do you need to replace a lost Social Security card? You may be able to do it online using your My Social Security account. Find out more at: blog.ssa.gov/1-million-social-security-replacement-cards-and-counting. • Want to know three things you can do right now to prepare for retirement? Taking these steps today will give you a head start at: blog.ssa.gov/3-things-you-can-do-to-prepare-for-retirement-right-now. Information is power. Being informed is what matters most when you’re making decisions that will affect you and your loved ones for a lifetime. You can always visit our main page and find what matters most to you at: www.socialsecurity.gov. 50+

Tips to Stay Safe While You Wait for Help s you age, falling becomes a bigger worry. Studies show that one in four people aged 65+ will fall each year. That number increases to one in three for the 75+ population. And if you’ve fallen once, your odds are increased for falling again. Falling can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence and costly medical bills. When you’re unable to get up, that “long lie” makes the situation even more dangerous. Untended injuries, dehydration, anxiety and elevated blood pressure increase risks of hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death. Here are some tips to help you stay safe in case of a fall: 1 - Getting Up - It’s easier to get up from a kneeling position. If you’ve fallen, try to roll over and ease yourself to your hands and knees. Use a nearby piece of furniture for support as you try to regain your feet. 2 - Attracting Attention - If you can’t get up, but have some mobility, roll or crawl to the door or window. Bang or shout to try to attract the attention of a neighbor or mail carrier.

3 - Staying Well - Until help arrives, do your best to prevent further harm. Stay hydrated if you can. Keep in mind the bathtub may be easier to reach than a sink. Keep yourself warm. And move if you can, to prevent pressure sores. 4 - Get MyNotifi - MyNotifi is a wearable device that automatically detects if you’ve fallen, and contacts a list of your family and friends to let them know you may need help. MyNotifi is worn clipped to your belt, or on your wrist. It works automatically, so you don’t need to be conscious, mobile, or near a phone to get help when you need it. And tapping repeatedly on MyNotifi lets you request assistance any time, for any reason. It works with your smartphone, so it goes with you, wherever you go. Get your exclusive and limited time $10 discount today, using code: 50LIFESTYLES10 www.mynotifi.com info@mynotifi.com *Wearer must have a SmartPhone.

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Making life easier and safer for seniors with Low Vision ye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a senior’s functional abilities and quality of life. For some, impaired vision may even result in depression, withdrawal and inactivity. The National Eye Institute (NEI), reports older adults represent the majority of the visually impaired population in the United States. It can be particularly difficult for seniors to accept and adapt to.

Keeping an Eye on Visual Health One of the first steps to leading a safe and active life with impaired vision is to understand the degree and underlying cause of this loss. If you or loved one has been diagnosed with one of the above conditions or is experiencing blurry objects, blind spot areas, and excessive glare due to lighting or feel you are not seeing the best you can achieve, then you may like to visit Dr. Schoenbart. Improving Senior Vision Is Our Mission! “People do not know that there are doctors who are very experienced

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in Low Vision care”. For example, Dr. Schoenbart has been practicing LowVision care and has been New York State Certified in Low Vision-Rehabilitative Optometry for more than thirty years. Macular Degeneration is the most common eye disease among seniors. The macula is one small part of the entire retina, but it is the most sensitive. When it degenerates, ARMD leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision making is difficult to recognize faces, read a book or pass DMV’s vision test. Today advances in low vision technology can overcome the crippling effects of diseases. Dr. Steven Schoenbart, Clinical Director of the Schoenbart Low Vision Center serving patients from Manhattan to Montauk can help. Using special prescription optics and miniature mounted telescopic glasses, he has helped patients improve their ability to read, watch TV and in some case continue to drive. Dr. Schoenbart would like to do the same for you. To schedule a FREE Low Vision phone consultation with Dr. Schoenbart or make an appointment for a Low Vision exam call (516) 219-8690 or visit LowVisionofNY.com

Long Island Adults’ Physical Activity Levels Show Uptick, But Still below National Average

ong Islanders are a bit more active than they were in 2013, but their activity levels are still below the national average. This was the finding of an analysis of national, state, and local data conducted by the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC). The report – Physical Activity in Adults - A Look into the Long Island Region – is the first in a series of quarterly data reports examining trends and patterns of selected health topics, with a focus on Long Island. The physical activity level finding is a bit of good news for health providers who have been collaborating with public health agencies and community-based organizations to get Long Islanders more active in an effort to reduce the burden of chronic diseases, especially those related to obesity. The New York State Department of Health houses a county level data set that draws from the national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS), which is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC). Analysts at the LIHC looked at this data set and the companion national data to compare the indicator – levels of physical activity self-reported in the past 30 days. BRFSS is the largest continually conducted survey system in the world. It is updated yearly.

“There is lots more work to be done,” said Janine Logan, director of the LIHC. “Collaborative members sponsor after-school recess programs, mall walking programs and exercise challenges

to get people more active, such as the Collaborative’s Are You Ready, Feet? walking initiative. It’s a collective effort to improve the health of Long Islanders.” The analysis also drew from results from the Collaborative’s primary data collection tools. The Long Island and Eastern Queens Community Health Assessment Survey is an ongoing survey, available online and paper-based, that collects primary data about Long Islanders’ health concerns for themselves and their communities through six questions, plus a series of demographic-related questions. Analyses are conducted bi-annually. The Long Island and Eastern Queens Community Health Assessment Survey is just one data component that paints a picture of the health of Long Islanders. It is part of the Population Health Dashboard, developed and powered by the LIHC. The dashboard is a unique web-based tool that displays data by state, county and zip code. The dashboard displays primary data collected and analyzed by the LIHC, along with analyses of data sets housed by the NYS Department of Health. For more information go to: www.lihealthcollab.org 50+

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9 Types of Retiree: Which One Are You? By Internationalliving.com

ith retirement savings among Americans at an all-time low, more and more baby boomers are redefining their retirement. In a new report, the editors at Internationallivng.com have pinned down nine different, proven ways U.S. retirees are shaping their own paths overseas — from opting to retire early in a low-cost locale to a roving retirement that finds them traveling slowly for years at a time, and everything in between. Here are nine ways to retire better for less overseas, according to International Living’s report: #1 The Early Retiree. Because savings stretch in the right places overseas, these retirees are able to choose the ultimate dream for many North Americans and retire early. #2 The Test Driver. You don’t have to choose one place right away. These retirees try out different spots, perhaps for a month or two at a time, maybe spread out over several years, to find the one perfect for their retirement abroad. #3 The Roving Retiree. With so many low-cost, easy-living locales to choose from, these retirees enjoy a travel-rich lifestyle with the aim of finding that ideal retirement home overseas. These retirees enjoy exploring one place at a time before moving on to the next destination on their wish-list. #4 The Solo Traveler. Lots of safe, good-value spots overseas have built-in expat groups, which makes it easy for singles to travel comfortably, make friends, and easily become part of a community of like-minded retirees. #5 The House Sitter. These retirees live in and look after a house

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while its owner is away—rentfree. It’s a cost-effective way to travel all over the world. #6 The European Explorer. Europe isn’t as expensive as you probably think. These retirees enjoy all the romance, good weather, great food, art, and history the Old World has to offer...and can do it for less than it costs to stay home. #7 The Snowbirder. You don’t have to retire overseas full-time to save money and live better. These retirees choose to escape the cold and spend their winters in sunny locales—often on the beach—and spend less than they would to stay home. #8 The Part-Timer. Two months in South America, six weeks in Europe, a fall spent in Southeast Asia...these retirees do whatever works for them, carving out a little time each year to explore someplace new or revisit a good-value place they love. #9 The Slow Traveler. The clue is in the title—this means of travel allows you take it at your own pace. There’s no rush in exploring all the world has to offer. It’s an adventure. These retirees stay as long as their tourist visa will allow in any country around the world. Plus, the freedom to go where you want, whenever you like, for however long is valuable leverage in keeping costs down. 50+

Grandparents and Grandparenting Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Bill Signed into Law

he U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the signing of the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), legislation they authored that will create a one-stop-shop of resources to support grandparents raising grandchildren. U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Peter King (R-NY) introduced companion legislation in the House. Approximately 2.6 million children are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives and experts say this number is rising as the opioid epidemic devastates communities across the country. Senators Collins and Casey introduced the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act in the Senate in May 2017 after an Aging Committee hearing during which witnesses testified about the need for grandparents to have easy access to information about resources available to assist them. “Throughout history, grandparents have stepped in to provide safe and secure homes to their grandchildren, replacing traumatic pasts with loving and hopeful futures. With so many

parents struggling with addiction, grandparents are increasingly coming to the rescue and assuming this role. It is essential that we do all that we can to help these families,” said Senator Collins. “Our legislation will help ensure that grandparents who have taken on this caretaker role have access to the resources they need.” “I am pleased that the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act has been signed into law. This law will provide grandparents in Pennsylvania, and across the nation, with easy access to helpful resources,” said Senator Casey. “These grandparents, some of which have stepped in to raise their grandchildren due to the opioid crisis, are faced with unique challenges such as delaying retirement, bridging the generational divide, and working through the court system to secure custody.” “Generations United applauds Senators Collins and Casey for championing the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, which has now passed the House and the Senate. This important legislation will result in improving the lives of the 2.6 million grandparents who are raising grandchildren, more and more

of whom are being called on because of the opioid crisis," said Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United. “A ARP is proud to support the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act and is pleased to see it signed into law,” said Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer at A ARP. “The grandparents need information and assistance on issues dealing with legal custody, available social services, mental health counseling, and other vital programs. This law will help to achieve that goal.” “This legislation will open the doors for the families who are truly taking on a huge burden in Maine who are raising their relatives, particularly grandchildren, at a time when there are still very few resources both emotionally and financially,” said Bette Hoxie, a kinship provider and retired Executive Director of the Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc., and the Kinship Program. The Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act has received support from 40 older adult and child advocacy groups including A ARP, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Generations United. 50+

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Back to the Future and Fitness… with Schwinn

he sale of vinyl records have increased 12 years in a row, reaching a high of 14 percent of all physical album sales in 2017. Why are products like vinyl and Polaroid cameras surging in the digital age? Because people crave quality and authenticity. Schwinn Fitness' — the most respected name in exercise equipment — new Classic Cruiser (www.schwinnfitness.com/classic-cruiser.html) strikes a balance between an era when you knew that your products were reliably crafted, and the modern technological advancements of the latest fitness trends. Here are some of the Classic Cruiser's standout features: Integrated Bluetooth Technology The Classic Cruiser effortlessly syncs to your devices, tracking your time, distance, calories burned, and more for every workout, and offering a variety of pre-programmed workouts. Partner App Compatibility The Classic Cruiser is also compatible with popular fitness apps like Zwift and RideSocial, allowing you to train with cyclists around the world, or ride through the beaches of Venice to the Swiss Alps. State-Of-The-Art Electromagnetic Flywheel While most stationary bikes have you turn a knob to adjust the resistance, the Classic Cruiser allows you to shift through 7 levels of resistance electronically, making the ride significantly smoother. 50+

Making the Most of Local Produce

resh, local produce is in its prime, making now the perfect time to take part in the farm-to-table movement. Whether you join a community supported agriculture (CSA) group or shop at your local farmers’ market, it’s easy to taste the elevated flavor profile of just-picked fruits and veggies. Make the most of the season with these tips for storing, cooking and savoring fresh produce. Plan, Prioritize, Prepare Plan what produce you will purchase ahead of time. Many farmers’ markets and CSAs distribute eNewsletters or flyers that highlight what’s available. You can also search for seasonality charts in your region to get an idea of what items are at their peak, and plan accordingly. Once you’ve shopped, prioritize your goods. Use tender greens and any ripe fruits and veggies right away. Roots, bulbs and squash tend to last longer and can be saved for later in the week. Properly store produce to help to extend its life. If fridge space is limited, consider cooking down greens by either partially boiling or sautéing prior to putting them away. Smoothies, Sauces, Soups Smoothies are a delicious, easy way to pack a

lot of produce and nutrition into a meal. And if you’re processing the toughest whole foods, like dark, leafy greens, be sure to use a high-powered blender such as the Ascent Series A3500, which offers five program settings, including one for smoothies. A recipe for the “Everything Smoothie,” which incorporates a wide variety of produce found at your farmers’ market, is available at vitamix.com.

Take advantage of tomato season, preparing pasta sauces to enjoy now or freeze for those months when they aren’t readily available from local growers. Try adding red and green bell peppers, and even carrot shavings, to boost the nu-

tritional value of a veggie Bolognese. Soups make use of veggies now and later. Warm weather calls for cool concoctions like gazpacho or cucumber dill soup. A cabbage soup that combines hearty potatoes, onions and carrots can be made for cool fall nights or stored in your freezer for winter. Use it Up Remember that nearly all parts of produce are usable. Vegetables like beets, carrots, kohlrabi and turnips have edible greens that make an excellent addition to morning smoothies or a nutrient-rich stir-fry. Don’t be afraid of bruises or dents. Greens with slightly wilted leaves can be blended with a bit of water and frozen in ice cube trays for future use in soups or smoothies. If you see a great deal on fruit like strawberries or cherries, buy them and combine with sugar and pectin for an easy freezer jam, or dry them out for on-the-go snacks. Shopping for whole foods at farmers’ markets or joining a CSA is an opportunity to help local farmers and explore your culinary interests. The availability of specific fruits and vegetables ebbs and flows; capture each at its peak to enjoy the bounty throughout the year. — StatePoint 50+

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Cover Story - Dolores Hofman Tracing Section of Pan Am’s cargo department.” Hofman loved working at JFK, but after six years, she became restless. “I checked the bid board for months,” she said. “Back then they hired from within. I saw a job for a Cargo Service Agent, and applied. Five of the open six positions were awarded to men with less seniority than me.” She recalled that when she was called into the cargo managers’ office, they each had a negative remark, such as ‘You‘ll be the laughing stock of Kennedy Airport,’ and ‘If you don't make it through your sixty-day probation, you’ll be out on the street!’ Well, with my very supportive husband’s backing, I told them that they had to give me a chance.” With no other choice, they sent Hofman to Pan Am’s medical department for a thorough physical exam. “At age 25, I was in excellent health …but the doctor who examined me sent a letter back to the managers saying that my physical stature was too slight to do the job! I told them that out of the 150 or so warehousemen, I could certainly point out a few whose physical stature was slighter than mine. They truly had no choice but to give me the job.” When asked if she has any hesitation about entering a man-only department, she exclaimed, “Of course I was afraid, who wouldn’t be! I was the only woman with 150 men in the warehouse.

I knew some of them, and with their help, and the support of my husband, Ed, I pushed through. But with some of the others, not so

coffee break, and trucks would be lined up waiting for the “girl” to unload their deliveries! When, after a year-and-a-half on the job (she left

much. They put me through all kinds of physical and mental tests. Let’s just say they were breaking my chops.” Word spread throughout the system, and Hofman would come back from her lunch hour or

the position after two years), Hofman was out sick due to a severe case of bronchitis, she received a dozen long-stemmed roses, with a card signed by 100 of her warehouse co-workers. “I (Continued on page 28)

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(Continued from page 26) still have that card today,” she said. “I cherish it.” A Native New Yorker Dolores Hofman was born in the Bronx to Margaret and John Lantt. The family moved to Levittown, Long Island when she was just one year old. “My father in particular encouraged my independent nature, and my early years were active and diversified. I joined the chorus, theater groups, and many school athletic events.” As a tree surgeon, John Lantt frequently brought home orphaned animals, fostering his daughter’s love and respect for all living creatures. Many years later, Hofman served for 17 years as the president of Animal Lifeline, a non-profit organization set up to help stray domestic animals. Because of her unwavering commitment to the protection of animals, Woman's World Magazine featured her in an article titled "Angels of a Special Kind." Flying high at JFK Rising through the ranks of the cargo, material and personnel departments, she moved on to positions with increased responsibility. In 1989 she left her position as corporate recruiter at Pan Am to become Director of Personnel for Evergreen International Airlines at JFK. In 1991, she assumed her present position as Program

Manager of the Queens Air Services Development Office (ASDO), a non-profit organization designed to match aviation purchasing needs of Kennedy and LaGuardia airports with local enterprises. Crain’s NY Business featured her on its front page, referring to her as the Airport Matchmaker — a moniker that has stuck. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, along with their airlines partners, sponsor this program.

During Hofman’s years in the aviation industry, she has been involved with numerous public and civic-minded organizations. She served on the Board of Directors for the Air Cargo Association, the Island Park Chamber of Commerce, the School Sisters of Notre Dame and the Animal Protection Institute. In 1997 she received the Bishop Wright Air Industry Award, naming her Woman of the Year. In 2003, Our Lady of the Skies named Hofman as their Woman of the Year, making her the first and to date the only recipient of both prestigious airport awards. In addition, she received the Queens’ Council of the Boy Scouts Leadership award and was honored by the Queens Courier and Business Today as

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one of their Top Women in Business. She is currently an Advisor to the Board of the JFK Chamber of Commerce, and a past VP of the JFK Rotary. She was recently inducted into the Pan Am Museum Foundation's Hall of Fame for being the first woman to drive a forklift and unload trucks at JFK. She has many other involvements with community organizations and is the recipient of many proclamations, legislative resolutions, awards and accolades. In December, she celebrated her 51st anniversary of working at JFK. To top it off (literally), she was crowned Ms. New York Senior America in its 2016 pageant, and went on to place in the top ten at the national competition in Atlantic City. With all the diversified roles Dolores has played during her storied career at Kennedy Airport, one role has remained constant: being the wife and soul mate of Ed Hofman. The couple were high school sweethearts, and will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this summer. Ed has been a loving supporter of all her endeavors. “I don’t know what I’d do without him, I’m blessed to have him in my life. He’s my rock. “Everybody, man and women, should have the chance to be as happy as they can be in their job,” Hofman said. “I feel blessed to have found my niche in the working world. I wouldn't trade one day of my career at JFK with anyone in this whole world. I’m lucky to have lived and experienced the ‘good ol' days’ in aviation.” 50+

Suﬀolk County Legislature Approves Funding for Rails to Trails Project

n Tuesday, July 17, 2018 the Suffolk County Legislature, in a bipartisan effort, voted overwhelmingly to approve the bonding of funds to advance the Rails to Trails recreational path project. The resolution, which approved the bonding of $8.82 million, 96% of which is reimbursable through federal grant funds, was approved by 17 members of the Legislature, with one member abstaining. The Rails to Trails project is a 10-mile, multi-use recreational path that runs along the former Long Island Rail Road right-of-way. The trail route runs parallel to Route 25A from Mt. Sinai to Wading River and the design will incorporate the new Tesla Science Museum in Shoreham, as well as the many parks, businesses, and schools adjacent to the trail. The project is funded by approximately $10 million in total, $9.509 million of which is federal grants that have been specifically allocated to the construction of multi-use trails. The project has received extensive community support and support from numerous clubs and organizations, including Friends of the Greenway Trails, New York Bicycling Coalition, Vision Long Island, and Concerned Long Island Mountain Bikers (CLIMB). The Suffolk County Department of Public Works and Legislator Anker are currently working with these and other local groups on maintenance agreements to assist in upkeep of the trail. In addition, Legislator Anker continues to seek private funding for additional privacy fencing and landscaping along the trail. “Greenway trails provide positive health, economic, and transportation benefits, in addition to having a positive impact on community pride,” stated Legislator Sarah. “I want to extend my thanks to all of the community members and bicycle and running clubs who voiced their support for this project. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues at the Federal, State, and Town levels to complete this important project.”

“I am incredibly excited for our community and all residents of Suffolk County that the Legislature moved this project a step closer to completion,” said Legislator Kara Hahn. “Runners, walkers, bikers and all park lovers will soon have a 10 mile extension to our beloved East Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail. This will bring in recreational tourists from around the region to enjoy our community treasure and our local businesses will benefit.” The trail is currently in the design phase awaiting final review and approval by the New York State Department of Transportation. Suffolk County anticipates breaking ground on the construction of the trail in 2019 and completion in 2020. 50+

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