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October 4 Oldest L.I. Art Group’s 70th Year Exhibit. The Wet Paints Studio Group of Sayville, is exhibiting its 70th Annual Membership Show. It will be held at the Bellport Community Center, Bellport through Oct. 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artist reception will be held on Oct. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come down and personally meet the local artists and enjoy refreshments. All mediums of art will be in the exhibition and most of them are for sale, just in time for homes’ holiday décor or gifts. Make art a focal point of a room. There is no charge it attend the show. For info: President Doug Broadhurst 631-513-2675 or captblue715@gmail.com.Website: www.wetpaintsgroup.homestead.com. October 6 Lustgarden Walk Long Island. Jones Beach Field 5, Wantagh. Check in begins 8:30 a.m. Walk begins 10 a.m.. Visit: lustgartenwalklongisland.org, or call 866-789-1000. October 7 American Heritage Month Program. Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura A. Gillen, invites you to the Town of Hempstead’s Hispanic American Heritage Month Program; 7 p.m. at Hempstead Town Hall. October 9 - Nov.20 Citizenship Test Preparation Class. Sachem Public Library, Holbrook; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Each
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October 9 Sixth Annual Farewell To Summer Concert. The free concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tradewinds Band will provide musical entertainment and play all the hits from the 1970s to present. Residents can obtain their free tickets to the concert by visiting www.patchoguetheatre.org or by calling the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at 631-8538200. Seating is limited, and reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis October 10 Senior Group Meeting SAGE. Gili Dvash of the Jewish Agency speaks about Women in the Israel Defense Forces; 10:30 am-12pm. Woodbury Jewish Center, Woodbury. Info at 516-4969100 x352; www.thewjc.org. Includes light refreshments. Fee - $5. October 12 Paying for Aging in Place. Regeneration Church. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aging does not come without challenges. Join the aging experts for a Complimentary Brunch Buffet and learn the facts and strategies you need to protect your wealth and to thrive at every age. 30+ Professional Resources in attendance - Door Prizes! RSVP by October 9th to lgiunta@sralc.com or mdeamicis@financialguide.com. October 26 Paying for Aging in Place. Adelphi University, Hauppauge; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aging does not come without challenges. Join the aging experts for a Complimentary Brunch Buffet and
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Recession or Not – That Is the Question By Michael Hartzman, CFP
his summer, economists and financial journalists were busy dissecting economic data looking for either evidence the economy is weakening and heading for a slow down ... or not. For some, the most basic question might be what is a recession and what does it mean to me? First, recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle. It is never a question of will we have a recession but when. Here is the definition of a recession as per businessDictionary.com: “A period of general economic decline defined usually as a contraction of in the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for six months (two consecutive quarters) or longer marked by high unemployment, stagnant wages and a fall in retail sales. Although recessions are considered a normal part of a capitalist economy, there is no unanimity of economists on its causes.” What actually causes a recession? Many will say the recession of 2008 was caused by the housing bubble and banking crisis that followed. This then cascaded into the economy slowing down and eventually faltering. If this recession happens, it is being attributed to the trade war with China and the subsequent tariffs both countries place on each other’s goods. Those tariffs will increase the price of items imported to the US, will cause price increases applied to business buying them and then, more often than not, are passed along to the consumer. The low employment rate, steady wages and healthy 401K balances have given the U. S. consumer the confidence to spend money and this has been credited with keeping the economy on track. However, the fear is that a prolonged tariff and the higher consumer prices that come with it will spook the consumer and cause the economy to slow. One final point about a recession important to keep in mind is that by definition it is two negative quarters of GDP in a row — i.e., we do not know the economy is in recession until
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six months after it starts. As 2020 approaches it is important to note that any sitting President will have a difficult time getting re-elected in the middle of a downward economic cycle. Because this current economic unease is caused by a trade war with China, an argument can be made that a deal put in place with the Chinese and a relaxing of tariffs will ease pressure on the economy and keep us on the slow and steady track we have been on. The US economy is currently in the longest economic expansion in history. It has not been the strongest expansion with growth around two percent, but the longest. While a downturn may not occur immediately it is inevitable. When it does occur and the stock market and bond market react to the downturn, make sure you and your portfolio are prepared, well allocated and able to ride out the storm or seek shelter in safer, less volatile investments to protect your principal. Those taking monthly income from their investments must be extra careful in an economic downturn because the quickest way to destroy a financial plan is to continue to withdraw money in a declining market without taking any defensive measures such as slowing down your withdrawal rate or reallocating your portfolio to safer investments. 50+ Michael Hartzman, President, CFP, is a Certified Financial Planner, Michael specializing in tax-planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement/estate planning and long-term insurance planning. Bristol Financial, 500 North Broadway, Ste. 238, Jericho, NY 11753;516-349-5555; www.Bristol-Financial.com. Securities offered through Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC
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Cover Story
With a Little Help from Their Friends By Mary Malloy
he former cast members of Broadway's hit musical Beatlemania will come together on Friday, October 26, 2019, at 8 p.m., to perform The Beatles songs at Oceanside Middle School Auditorium, 186 Alice Avenue in Oceanside, NY. The fab four from the well-known Beatles tribute band Strawberry Fields will rock the audience with popular Beatles tunes from the 1960s and 70s. The event is being held to benefit The Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded by Oceanside author Joe Satriano in 2006. “This is the sixth concert that Strawberry Fields has done to benefit the foundation,” said Satriano. “We’ve raised more than $100,000 in total with them. If you close your eyes, you’ll think that you’re actually at a Beatles concert from back in the day.” At Satriano’s fundraiser, the group will treat the audience to the magic of the mop-tops music from the early 1960s when they first swept the world off its feet, and continue with hits from Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band albums. The foot-tapping music, authentic costumes and instruments, and the group's awesome performance will make you feel like you are seeing and The ultimate Beatles tribute band “Strawberry Fields” will be performing in hearing The Beatles of days gone by. “I always like to help Joe,” said Tony Garofalo, Oceanside to benefit the Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship Foundation. who channels John Lennon in “Strawberry Fields.” Garofalo is one of the original members of the group and a former NYPD the right one to do this, to carry on police sergeant. He was a 9/11 World Trade Center first responder. He said his wife’s legacy. Come and have a that people can expect the best of The Beatles: costume changes covering night of fun and music -- and two different eras of the group chronologically. “We need to stay true to you’ll be giving to a good cause.” In addition to ensuring an enthe original music,” Garofalo said. “The instrumentation is authentic, and tertaining evening, the benefit conthe amps and drums sets are vintage. The Beatles music transcends the generations – we have kids, parents and grandparents in the audience. And cert will feature a 50/50 raffle. one hundred percent of the proceeds go to the foundation.” The other Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the band members are Michael Bellusci as Ringo Starr; John Korba, as George show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, at: www.susansaHarrison; and Billy Ray as Paul McCartney. Joe Satriano, who goes by the pen name, J.S. Russo, is the author of the trianofoundation.com or call Joe inspirational book, In Sickness and In Health: A Memoir of Love, written in Satriano at 516-603-5520. Tickets tribute to his wife of 29 years, Susan, who succumbed to breast cancer in also available at the Department of 2005, after a 13-year battle with the disease. He founded The Susan Satri- Community Activities (DOCA), ano Memorial Scholarship Foundation 14 years ago to provide high school 125 Merle Ave., Oceanside. Famous for their Broadway hit seniors with scholarships when a parent has suffered or has died from cancer. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $1 million musical of the 1970s and their 18in scholarships to more than 1700 students locally and throughout the na- year stint at the B.B. King Club in tion. The foundation is funded by donations and by the proceeds from Times Square, Strawberry Fields is The concert’s producer, Satriano's book sales, and by fundraisers such as this. This year, 251 sen- the only Beatles tribute band to play iors from Long Island and across the nation will benefit from the schol- at Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Joe Satriano, of Oceanside, is arships, to be used to toward their college educations. 100 percent of the Citifield and Fenway Park. the author of the inspirational The groups new on-going resiproceeds from the book and fundraising go to The Susan Satriano Memobook, In Sickness and In dency will be at the newly relocated rial Foundation. Health: A Memoir of Love, Satriano is a retired teacher and resident of Oceanside. He has two sons, City Winery at Pier 57 in Chelsea, written in tribute to his wife of Matthew and Justin. He is a motivational speaker who has run book dis- New York City. (For more informa29 years, Susan, who tion, visit www.strawberryfieldstribcussions at various venues throughout Long Island and New York. succumbed to breast cancer + “Joe is very dedicated, and is just a genuine guy,” said Garofalo. “He’s ute.com). 50
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Spending Time with Pets Provides Benefits for Older Adults ew research from Home Instead Senior Care (HomeInstead.com) finds interacting with animals reduces feelings of depression and isolation among seniors. Social isolation is becoming an increasingly common issue, with 1 in 5 Americans reporting they feel lonely. And 43 percent of seniors say they experience loneliness regularly. A new survey of adults age 65 and older by Home Instead, Inc. found regular interaction with animals can help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. While there are many benefits to owning or interacting with a pet later in life, Home Instead found that unconditional love is the number one perk of pet ownership, followed closely by company and comfort. Nearly half of pet owners also cited stress relief, sense of purpose and exercise as leading advantages. “Pets play a meaningful role at any age, but can be especially beneficial for older adults by providing constant friendship, easing anxiety and encouraging daily exercise and engagement,” said Lakelyn Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care gerontologist and caregiver advocate. “While owning a pet full time isn’t an option for everyone, there are many other ways to interact with animals without taking on the additional responsibilities and commitment.” In fact, survey results indicate that older
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adults are able to gain the same positive feelings when spending time with animals in other capacities such as visiting with pets owned by family, friends or neighbors. Several businesses allow visitors to interact with pets including community animal shelters and local parks.
According to Steve Feldman, executive director of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), a nonprofit research and education organization, spending time with pets in one capacity or another also can have surprisingly positive impacts on overall physical health. “There’s a strong connection between heart health and pet ownership or interaction,” he said. “Pet owners are more likely to get recommended levels of exercise, have lower blood pressure and experience reduced levels of stress. Pets have even been shown to aid in recovery after a
heart attack.” “Research also shows animal interaction can help perceptions of pain and discomfort, and improve motivation for treatment protocols,” added Elisabeth Van Every, communications and outreach coordinator for Pet Partners, a nonprofit North American therapy animal organization. “Even interactions as short as a half hour a week can make a difference." In addition to providing positive health benefits, pets can also provide constant companionship for older adults who would prefer to age in place. In fact, 82 percent of senior animal owners surveyed said they would not consider moving to a senior living community without their pet. To help older adults determine what type of pet interaction is right for them, the Home Instead Senior Care network is offering free resources and tips to help seniors incorporate animals into their lives. For more, visit PetsandSeniors.com OR PetsandSeniors.ca, or contact your local Home Instead Senior Care office. 50+ Founded in 1994 the Home Instead Senior Care® franchise network provides personalized care, support and education to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Visit HomeInstead.com. and connect on Facebook and Twitter.
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Q: 1975 when I wrestled in the semi-finals of my senior year of High School. I was one match away from being in the state finals, and I was winning the match when the other guy caught me in a pancake — andI lost. I wish I could go back and win that match! — Howie Appel, Halftime Howie Webcast Host
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Readers Spotlight By Mary Malloy
“If you could relive one day of your life, which day would you chose?”
May 30, 1999! My five children and baby grandson cheering me on as I received my CNR degree that was supposedly impossible due to my hearing loss — but I fooled them! I went on to pursue my dream as a teacher at 59-years old. — Marie Quigley, Teacher’s Assistant
The day I proposed to my husband on the cliffs of Mykonos in Greece. He died two years ago, and that memory lives on in my heart. To get to experience the moment time stood still one more time would be worth everything. — John Bartlett, Director of Philanthropy and Awareness Dogs Deserve Better
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1993, the day my husband surprised me with tickets to see Barbra Streisand in Las Vegas. She hadn't toured since 1967 due to stage fright, and I never thought I'd get to see her in person. That moment she walked on stage for the first time in 26 years, was just magical. — Sue Grieco, Photographer
I would like to relive any Thanksgiving or Christmas from the late 1960s or early 1970s. I’d like to have one more big family gathering with my parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins all alive, young and healthy. — Michael Sherwood, Educator
I would go back and change the day when I gave up pursuing my singing career. My father said it would be too hard of a life for me, but I would love to have taken singing lessons to see what I could have accomplished as a vocalist. — Kay Hill, Former Advertising/HR Specialist, The New York Times
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32. They inspire 34. De-squeaker 35. Conduit 37. Land used for grazing 39. Mouths (Lat.) 41. You pass this to get to the bar 42. Cape (Span.) 45. Buries 49. Might be a sign at a truck stop 51. You can be one or smell one 52. Corner something 53. A negative prefix 54. Abate 55. No ifs, buts or these 56. Help at sea 57 All-knowing God in Islam
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didn’t aspire to be a writer from a young age. I was a just a mother who was inspired to write a story about her son. You see, when my four-year-old son was starting preschool, he realized that for the first time he would not spend his afternoon with me. What was familiar to him was spending our afternoons together in our backyard or at the park, playing catch or soccer or baseball. Some days, we read together. Other days, we were at our mommy-and-me playgroup I helped organize. He knew that I was always close by. So, when I dropped him off at school and said goodbye, he looked up at me with that adorable little face and asked, almost accusatory, “What are you going to do?” My first thought was, he thinks I’m going to be at home playing with his toys while he's stuck here. And that’s when “William’s Wondering Week” was born. Writing the story was quite a process, as I’m sure it is for every writer — especially when you're not a writer. Trying to get your thoughts across on a blank piece of paper is hard. When the story was finally completed, I sent it to every children’s book publisher I could find, collecting many rejection letters. My last attempt was in 2007, the year that I received an offer to work for a new doctor’s practice. For the next 10 years, I helped their office manager run their office, and my book was put to the side. But though tucked away, it was never forgotten. I would take it out and read it from time to time, smiling and always thinking that it should have been published. I stumbled upon it again years later, while looking for something for my son. I read it and thought, let’s try this again. I was 50 now, and didn’t want more time to pass for fear of regret. I once again sought out publishers, found Mascot Books, they loved the book, and the rest, as they say was history. At 51, I published my first book, which was such a wonderful and validating accomplishment. At 53, I became the office manager for the doctor’s practice, also a big accomplishment for me. Someone recently asked me if I would trade being in my 50s and go back to my 20s. I didn’t take long to answer. Aside from the aches and pains that you didn’t have in your 20s, being older has many advantages. At 50, I had the confidence to keep trying to get my book published, because in my 20s when I was rejected, I second guessed myself.50+
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The Current War By Randal C. Hill
ased on a true story, The Current War, a stylized period piece, is a fascinating study in American ingenuity. It’s also a personality smackdown that centers on a battle for supremacy between two industrial titans of the late 19th century, Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon). Don’t let the seemingly dry subject matter summon up memories of yawn-provoking videos you endured in your high school American History class. There’s plenty of good old-fashioned Hollywood drama here to keep things moving along briskly as the battle over rival electricity systems unfolds. The film takes care to explain the important differences in the systems. The handsome, stylish Edison comes across as an emotionally cold but confident visionary who is blinded by celebrity. While he toils to perfect his restricted concept of direct current (DC), he chooses to ignore Westinghouse’s su-
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perior offering and eventually resorts to using fear tactics in a desperate attempt to dissuade those who prefer Westinghouse’s alternating current (AC) system. The mutton-chopped and whiskered Westinghouse stays grounded and reasonably patient as the humble servant with Boy Scout charm. He’s just as determined as his rival to get his creation established, but he’s also willing to work out a compromise with Edison; the Wizard of Menlo Park, though, has no interest in cooperating with his competitor. “This is a battle of the greatest minds in America,” Edison proclaims, to which Westinghouse retorts, “If you want to be remembered, it’s simple: Shoot a president. But if you prefer to have what I call a legacy, you leave the world a better place than you found it.” While their competition is tainted by treachery and tragedy, both protagonists have a good deal in common; their rivalry might be likened
more to a strategic confrontation between statesmen or military leaders. Adding to the drama is a wild card, the eccentric science maverick Nikola Tesla (Nicolas Hoult), who enters the fray and sides with Westinghouse. Other lesser but equally well-acted roles go to Rom Holland as Edison’s secretary-cum-conscience Samuel Insull, as well as Katherine Waterston as Marguerite Westinghouse and Tuppence Middleton as Edison’s first wife, Mary. Directed by Alfonzo Gomez-Rejon and written by Michael Mitnick, The Current War plays up both the successes and failures of these two brilliant, strong-headed men in their race to power the nation. In the end, we see that the concept and power of electricity was always much bigger than a mere pair of mortal men fighting for first place in the history books. 50+ The Current War opens October 4th.
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Miracle Mets celebrate 50th Anniversary of World Series Win The everlasting brotherhood of the iconic New York team: An interview with Mets Art Shamsky By Mary Malloy ifty years ago, this October 16, the New York Mets went from being the “Loveable Losers” to the “Miracle Mets” when they accomplish one of the greatest upsets in baseball history in the fifth game of the World Series with a stunning 5-3 win. The Mets, around for only seven years, were the first expansion team to win a division title, a pennant, and the World Series. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Art Shamsky, who will turn 78 on October 14, was a professional baseball player for 13 years, starting his illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1960. He was traded to the New York Mets in the winter of 1967. During the championship season, Shamsky batted .300 and led the Mets in the National League playoffs, batting .537 versus the Atlanta Braves, with seven hits in 13 at bats. In 1966, while a member of the Cincinnati Reds, he tied a MLB record by hitting four consecutive home runs in four at bats over two games. He is the only player in MLB history to hit three home runs in a game who was not in the starting lineup when the game began. Since his retirement from baseball, Art has maintained his visibility in New York City working in different endeavors. He has worked as an on-camera sports broadcaster at Channel 5, ESPN Television, and a broadcaster for The New York Mets, doing play-by-play and color commentary on radio and televiArt Shamsky, 77, in New York sion. In addition, Shamsky City (wearing World Series hosted a talk show on WFAN ring). Credit: Mary Malloy Sports Radio and has written featured articles for newspapers and magazines. Shamsky authored The Magnificent Seasons, a book about the New York Jets, New York Mets, and the New
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Art Shamsky, No. 24, was a major part of the 1969 Miracle Mets that won the World Championship, defeating the Baltimore Orioles. Credit: www.artshamsky.com York Knicks, all winning championships in the period 1969-1970. His website, www.artshamsky.com, features popular collector items and describes his newest venture in mentoring and consultation for youngsters. 50+ Lifestyles talked with Shamsky about his latest book, After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets, and hisreunion with former (and forever) teammates Bud Harrelson, Ron Swoboda and Jerry Koosman.
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A reunion of former Mets “brothers" in Napa Valley, CA, eating lunch at a restaurant near Tom Seaver's vineyard. From left: Bud Harrelson, Jerry Koosman, co-author of "After the Miracle" Erik Sherman, Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda, and Tom Seaver in the foreground. Credit: Erik Sherman Collection Art Shamsky: “The book is more than a book about sports – it’s a sentimental journey. That last [World Series] game is still very vivid in my mind, even 50 years later. I live in the area and almost every day somebody talks to me about the Miracle Mets. They were really a bad team when they started — they were known as the “The Loveable Losers,” having just finished in ninth place, a half-game out of last place. That was my first year, coming from the Cincinnati Reds, a pretty good team … [Mets manager] Gil Hodges, Tommy Agee, and a few of the other guys that came over at the same time — we didn't have a feeling of futility like some of the other Mets players had in the early years. When Hodges got there, things started to change for us – even for the new players, going from almost last place to winning the world championship was such a special time for all of us. All the things that happened to us afterward was such an incredible time that it’s still very vivid in my mind … even those who weren’t even born yet know about it from their parents and grandparents. I always tell people that it's one of the most iconic teams in the history of the game, not only for what we did for major league baseball, but for what we did for the city and the country at a time when the world was upside down. The war in Vietnam was tearing us apart, and there were two assassinations in ’68 …there was no good news, other than the walk on the moon in July of ’69, and Woodstock, I guess you could say was a fun time – but what we did as a team was to make people feel better about their lives — and it wasn't just New Yorkers, there were people all over the country who rode on our coattails. People today still come up to me and say, ‘thank you,’ in particular Vietnam veterans. It’s just an unbelievable feeling being able to help people get through some tough times. Then there’s the cast of characters who made up that team, from the
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It’s That Time Again Facts About Medicare Open Enrollment
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he annual Medicare Open Enrollment period will run from October 15, 2019, to December 7, 2019 for the 2020 coverage period. You can also switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, or from one Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan to another during the enrollment period. Before deciding, determine what plan coverage suits your situation best. Investigate any plan you may decide to change to. Location of covered doctors, pharmacies, etc., have to be considered … make sure they are offered in the plan you may choose. Seek out seminars — many plans offer them to explain plan details. They may also offer this service from their customer care teams. Consider your personal health and budget to ensure you get the best plan for your money. What’s the Medicare Open Enrollment Period? Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year — things such as cost, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. October 15 to December 7 is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. How Do People Know if They Need to Change Plans? People in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, like the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans are changing, they should make sure their plans will still meet their needs for the fol-
lowing year. If they’re satisfied that their current plans will meet their needs for next year and it’s still being offered, they don’t need to do anything. Where Can People Find Medicare Plan Information or Compare Plans? 1-800-MEDICARE or Medicare.gov and www.cms.gov. Private plan information may be found at www.agewellnewyork.com or www.emblemhealth.com. To compare plans please go to the medicare website: https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx. 50+
Get the Most Out of Your Medicare Advantage Plan nnual Enrollment Period (AEP) is when Medicare beneficiaries decide whether to remain in their current Medicare Advantage Plan, choose another plan or return to what is commonly referred to as Original Medicare or Medicare Fee for Service. Medicare beneficiaries can receive additional benefits and value through a Medicare Advantage plan. AgeWell New York encourages these tips for getting the most out of your Medicare plan to enhance your health coverage and access to services. 1. Provider Network: Check your plan's website or provider directory to see if your doctors or specialists participate in the network, and If not, you can make a request to the plan to reach out to your physicians to invite them to participate. 2. Health and Wellness Benefits: Look for health and wellness benefits including dental, vision, hearing, transportation, over the counter drugs, alternative medicine, and fitness programs. Details of these benefits are included in the plan’s Evidence of Coverage, or you may call your plan or visit their website to learn more and take advantage. 3. Care Navigator or Care Manager: Having access to a Care Manager or Navigator helps you access your providers, benefits and health services. 4. Drugs in Formulary: If you find that the drug your physician is prescribing is not in the plan’s formulary, there is a process for you to request consideration that your drugs be included. For eligibility and enrollment in AgeWell New York’s Medicare Advantage Plans call 866-237-3210 or agewellnewyork.com.
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Invest in a new perspective - get a second opinion By Mark J. Snyder ChFC, CLU, CFS, RFC, CMFC, CFP, CRC, RMA, RF
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ou feel out of sorts. Your head aches and your stomach is doing summersaults. You know something is wrong, yet after a checkup you’re told that everything is fine. If you are like most people you would be probably seek a second opinion. But what if the situation I speak about is with your financial advisor pertaining to your investment plan and not your family doctor regarding your health? Most people in this predicament simply continue on with an incomplete financial plan and that could have disastrously effect upon your retirement years! If this feels like you then please heed this advice. You need to take as much care with your financial health as you do your physical health. In fact, given the economic woes and market turmoil we’ve endured as of late, now is an ideal time to procure a second opinion. Here are some things to keep in mind when seeking out such advice: The lines between various financial profes-
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sionals have become blurred. We now have some CPAs and attorneys selling investments and insurance professionals positioning themselves as financial advisors. Furthermore, some advisors represent Broker Dealers (Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney etc.) and operate under what is called a suitability standard, while others known as Registered Investment Advisers (RIA) are held to the higher fiduciary standard. You should always seek financial advice from an investment adviser who is also a registered fiduciary and bound by a fiduciary standard that places their clients' interests ahead of their own. Brokers work for broker-dealers, whose interests they serve. They follow a suitability standard, which means only that transactions must be suitable for clients' needs. If your investments are not with a Investment adviser that is not a registered fiduciary then that is reason enough to seek a second opinion even if you think you are doing well..
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If you are having difficulty getting answers from your current advisor that you understand and or agree with or you don’t have a relationship with a fiduciary advisor who is looking after your interests. Please consider contacting my office for a 2nd or even first opinion. Putting your needs first to achieve your personal financial goals is my commitment to all my clients. For a complimentary, no obligation review of your portfolio please call or email. Mark Snyder 631-289-4224 info@markjsnyder. Disclaimer: Securities are offered through Royal Alliance Associates , Inc. member of FINRA, SIPC, advisory ser vices offered through Mark J. Snyder Financial Services, Inc. a registered investment advisor, not affiliated Royal Alliance Associated, Inc. Mark J. Financial Ser vices (Snyder Capital Management) Mark J. Snyder Manager: 631.289.4224 info@markjsnyder.com 1733B North Ocean Ave. Medford, NY 11763 www.markjsnyder.com.
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26th 50+ Annual Golf Classic
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26th 50+ Annual Golf Classic The 50+ Lifestyles 26th annual Golf Classic was held at Cohen P.C., North Fork Express, Oldies 98.1 and the Timber Point Golf Club on September 18, 2019, under Fire News. Over 100 golfers turned out for the event. — as usual — sunny skies. Sponsors were: The winners were as follows: Lebenthal Financial Services, Franklin, Ginger & Overall Winners Men: Larry Papola Women: Kathy Jordan
70-79 Men 1st Low Gross: Ray Fell 2nd Low Gross: Frank Hilley
50-59 Men 1st Low Gross: Robert Guendel 2nd Low Gross: Alfonse Salamina
70-79 Women 1st Low Gross: Mary Ann Levine 2nd Low Gross: Lu Soguero
50-59 Women 1st Low Gross: Kathy Jordan 2nd Low Gross: Margarita Papola 60-69 Men 1st Low Gross: Larry Papola 2nd Low Gross: Glenn Hawkins 60-69 Women 1st Low Gross: Marilyn Flett 2nd Low Gross: Rose Bianculli
80+ Men 1st Low Gross: Neal Guendel 2nd Low Gross: Tony Naccarato 80+ Women 1st Low Gross: Carol Deluca 2nd Low Gross: Mary Smith
Men’s Scramble Division Low Gross: Richard Stripeikis, Edward Sperry IV, William Taranowski and Edward Stripeikis Women’s Scramble Division Low Gross: Rose Burke, Judy Kleve, Marge Crisostomo and Kathy Hoey Coed Scramble Division Low Gross: Chris Weiler, Robert Wilhelm, Ed Reginald and Meryl Manthey
Golf for Single Adults Division Men’s Low Gross: Glenn Hawkins Women’s Low Gross: Mary Ann Levine Closest to the Pin Red #5 Men: Kevin Fitzpatrick Red #2 Female: Margie Crisostomo White #3 Male: Bob Guendel White #6 Female: Lu Soguero Closest to the Line Red #6 Male: Bill Lee Red #6 Female: Rose Bianculli White #9 Male: Larry Toonkel White #9 Female: Carolee Berthold Most Honest Golfer Male: Frank Flynn Female: Kathleen Sasso
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL HEARING AWARENESS MONTH
50+ Lifestyles Hearing Test 1. Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
9. Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when meeting new people? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
2. Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
10. Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
3. Do you find it difficult following dialogue in a theater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 4. Do you sometimes find it difficult to follow a speaker at a public meeting or religious service? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
11. Does a hearing problem cause you to visit friends, relatives or neighbors less often than you would like? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 12. Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 13. Do you hear better with one ear than the other?
5. Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 6. Do you find men’s voices easier to understand than women’s? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 7. Do you find it difficult to understand soft or whispered speech? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes 8. Do you have difficulty understanding speech over the telephone? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Sometimes
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Hearing Loss Study nless your hearing is tested, it’s really hard to know if it’s damaged. That’s the message of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey that found about one in four U.S. adults who say their hearing is good or excellent actually have hearing damage. The report found: Asking patients about their hearing, and providing tips for reducing exposure to loud noises, can help patients preserve their hearing longer. The cost for the first year of hearing loss treatment in adults ages 65 and older is projected to reach an estimated $51 billion by 2030. People concerned about their hearing can: • Avoid noisy places whenever possible. • Use earplugs, protective ear muffs, or noisecanceling headphones when they are around loud noises. • Keep the volume down when watching television, listening to music, and using earbuds or headphones. • Ask their doctor for a hearing checkup. For more information on this Vital Signs report: www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns.
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Why Choose HearingLife?
earingLife is one of the largest groups of hearing care centers in the country. With close to 500 locations, we have access to resources and services that will enable us to better serve you at any of our offices throughout the nation. When you visit our office, you can expect customized solutions based on a thorough assessment of your needs. Our team will address your concerns regarding your hearing, advise you of the latest in devices and provide reliable follow-up care. Your hearing is our expertise. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss The human ears are advanced and perceptive sensory organs. Just as other parts of our bodies show the effects of wear and tear as we age, so do our hearing systems. We see this in various symptoms of hearing loss. Fortunately, HearingLife can identif y options for many people who demonstrate signs of hearing loss. The signs of hearing loss can be vague and develop slowly, or they can be obvious and begin suddenly. Regardless, struggling to hear certain sounds or syllables is a telltale symptom of hearing loss. Maybe you can hear people talking, but you can't make out what they are saying, or you frequently ask people to repeat themselves. Another sign of hearing loss is difficulty hearing in noisy situations like conferences, restaurants or crowded meeting rooms. This can result in frustration, withdrawal from social activities, depression, isolation and loneliness. So if you recognize any of these hearing loss symptoms, we highly recommend that you see a hearing wellness professional. The team at HearingLife is ready to help you assess your hearing loss.
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We help people hear better We strive to help people with hearing loss reach their full hearing potential. With a results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare and experienced professionals to guide you, we tailor solutions for your individual needs. Whether this is your first hearing assessment or you have been wearing hearing aids for many years, you can count on HearingLife to provide standout service & care.
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL HEARING AWARENESS MONTH
Thunder Hearing Celebrates Diabetes Awareness Months (Oct. & Nov.) hunder Hearing Services provides the highest level of audiological services in a warm private practice setting. We offer excellent professional care with flexibility to accommodate our patients’ individual needs. Our Owner and Audiologist, Lisa Roselli, has been practicing for over 25 years and is a member of ASHA and a fellow of AAA. She also maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology and is fluent in American Sign Language. At Thunder Hearing Services, we offer the newest digital technology and provide a wide range of services and products:Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations, Hearing Aid Evaluation and Selection, Hearing Aid Dispensing and Fitting, Hearing Aid Repairs, Custom Earmolds and Earplugs, Industrial Hearing Screenings, Musician's Ear Plugs and Monitors, Tinnitus Evaluation and Management, and many assistive listening devices, including cell Phone, caption phone and TV accessories. During October & November Thunder Hearing is supporting Audiology and Diabetes Awareness Months. Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America's most widespread health concerns. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. A recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don't have the disease. Also, of the 84 million adults in the U.S. who have pre-diabetes X, the rate of hearing loss is 30 percent higher than in those with normal blood glucose . Some studies suggest that if you have diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes) you are more likely to suffer from high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss. Low and mid frequency hearing loss also occurs. Symptoms may include: • Difficulty following conversations, particularly in noisy environments or when the conversation involves more than two people
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Councilwoman Cartright and Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association Highlight the Significance of the Amistad Replica
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n September 1, 2019 Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (left photo, center), members of the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and many other civil rights and community leaders and members met at the Port Jefferson Harbor for a historic and educational sail on the replica La Amistad slave ship. The original ship was the subject of 1839 slave revolt in which enslaved Africans from the Mende tribe of Sierra Leone revolted against their Spanish captors. La Amistad was captured off the coast of Long Island. “The events of the Amistad ship and the subsequent legal battles played a pivotal role in the United States legal system as well as on the international stage. The ultimate determination of the freedom of the African slaves on the Amistad had a profound and lasting impact on the United States abolitionist movement,” stated Councilwoman Cartright, who also served as the past-President of Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association. “The Amistad ship is the namesake of our Bar Association which seeks to encourage and empower black law students and attorneys to diversify the legal profession and have their own profound impact on our legal system.”
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“The Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association, like the 53 Mende captives whose fight for freedom sparked an international battle about slavery more than 180 years ago, has tried to make the United States live up to the calls of liberty and equality promised by the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution,” said Amistad Bar Association co-founder Victoria Gumbs Moore.
The passengers on the sail included various attorneys, community members and community activists. Among the group were longtime Long
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Island civil rights activists Eugene Burnett, 90, of Wheatley Heights, and his wife Bernice, 89. Burnett said "it was a beautiful afternoon, I was impressed with the amount of young people there and they were very attentive to the goings on. I was impressed with the historical information that was provided about the mindset of the slaves and slave masters at that time. I am very happy that we are keeping our untold history alive and well with our young people." Amistad co-founder J. Stewart Moore said, “This was a great opportunity to reflect on the issue of 400 years of US slavery. We shall not forget; we won’t forget, and we shall continue the journey toward achievement; accomplishments and equality as Americans to the full extent of the law.” Historian and Executive Director and Curator of the Eastville Community Historical Society, Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, stated, “The collective action and ultimate human spirit in the end helped them gain freedom, although their lives would never be the same.” For more information regarding the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association, please visit www.amistadblackbar.org/. 50+
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All classified ads must be submitted by the 15th. (Miracle Mets - Continued from page 14) great pitchers that we had like Tug McGraw, Jerry Koosman, Donn Clendenon — all the guys that made up that team, we became friends, we got attached at the hip because of what we accomplished. That camaraderie and friendship has lasted through the aging process that we've all gone through. We’ve already lost 10 members of that team, and there are guys that aren't doing well — but we stick together, and we have these memories. It was a special team and still is a special team. Gil died of a heart attack in ’72. He was only 47 years old. He had a way about him, he had a feel for the game … the thing about Gil Hodges is that he got everybody involved, he didn’t treat anybody like a superstar, everyone on the team was important … hey, no doubt about it, Tom Seaver was as big as anybody in baseball, but collectively we all contributed to the game. Gil knew how we would work best as a team — and it worked! Some managers today are more by-the-book, they just don't have a feel for the game the way the managers did back then. The reunion In May of 2017, Art Shamsky, Bud Harrelson, Ron Swoboda, Jerry Koosman, along with Shamsky’s co-author Erik Sherman arranged to visit the ailing Tom Seaver at his vineyard in Napa Valley, California. Shamsky: Erik Sherman had written some books on the Mets with other people, and he knew the team’s history, so he was the perfect person to get involved with me in this project. We decided to do something a little bit different when we got the idea to go see Tom, who was suffering from the advanced effects of Lyme disease. Seaver wasn’t going to be making any more appearances, and he was just too big of a personality and such a big part of that team to do this by phone, so we decided to go out and see him. We spent the day together at his home in the beautiful Napa
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Valley wine country in California. Even though we knew Tom wasn’t feeling 100 percent, we reminisced and talked about how that team affected our lives, and where we were now.” From “After the Miracle” (Tom Seaver): It’s absolutely perfect. I love it. I love seeing your faces. I love seeing your emotions. It’s a special moment when I get to see you and Buddy and the rest of the guys. Or when I would go to Cooperstown and see the Hall of Famers. And I understand the magnitude of what we accomplished – believe me, I do. It all has its place, but I’ve left it. I had to let it go and take my focus and put it all here, on the vineyard. Art Shamsky: I shook my head, also wondering where all the years had gone. “But at least we share the incredible legacy of being a part of the ’69 Mets, a team that still has a love affair with New York City,” I said. I always say, ‘It wasn’t the greatest team to ever win the World Series, but it’s the most memorable.’” “But you know what?” Tom asked earnestly. “It was a goddamn good team! And we could pitch. And we could defend.” When we said goodbye, it was a bittersweet moment because we just didn't know if we were going to see each other again. I know we all felt that way. What does Shamsky think of The Mets this season? “I think they've come on strong, which is great. The Yankees of course have a terrific team. In the game of baseball today, if you just get to the playoffs you've got a shot and I think they're relatively close to making it if they play well. Anything can happen. I'm pulling for them because it would be great for the city. Miracles do happen – I’m the first to attest to that!” On October 16, 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury will present the 50th Anniversary of the Amazin’ Mets: A look back in conversation and stories, featuring Mets players Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda, Ed Kranepool. For tickets visit www.livenation.com. 50+ 50+ LifeStyles October 2019 • www.50PlusNY.com
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he National Senior America Pageant boasting 50 states will be held on stage at Resorts International Hotel in Atlantic City the week of October 20 to the 24, 2019. All the state queens will compete for the title of Ms. SENIOR AMERICA. Our New York Queen, Nancy Witter, will carry the New York banner proudly! The high stepping SEASONED STEPPERS will also bring their own special style of dancing to the National Pageant. The New York cavalcade of talent is busy rehearsing for this prestigious event. “It’s the stuff that dreams are made of ...” music, costumes, make up, and being among a group of women who see the world the same way you do ... that’s the Senior America brand of magic. The best part of all, it has no end. Reaching the Age of Elegance (60-plus), doesn't mean you have to sit home in a rocking chair. All these women are setting new goals for themselves and fulfilling life long dreams. They truly are inspirations to all. During Pageant week everyone has an opportunity to perform in a showcase. It is a fabulous talent show featuring past contestants from most of the states. What a fun week! On September 12, New York Senior America presented its annual fun filled fashion show/entertainment/birthday luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club to a sellout crowd of beautiful ladies coming together to support the only organization that is devoted to women 60-years plus. The fashions were from Lord and Taylor and the models were all Senior America members. Special thanks to Elisabeth Zamarelli, Ms. NY Senior America 2010 who outdid herself once again producing and directing the fashion show. The afternoons Entertainment was "A Salute to Judy Garland," directed and produced by Edna Kaufmann and Pat Tropea. Edna designed and made the fabulous costumes. Try to catch this event next year. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this year’s show one of the best ever. We are now looking for that special lady to become a part of the Senior America family. It is not a beauty pageant, but instead a friendly competition where a contestant can display her vitality, wisdom, grace and elegance. The 2020 Pageant will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2020, at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. This year could be your turn to reinvent yourself, have fun and make new friends. Fill out the coupon below or call Marleen Schuss, NY State Administrator at 516-761-7503. Did I hear, I want to join but I have no talent. No such thing! We all have a talent to share! We will help you find that hidden talent! 50+ When you can't find a pathway — Blaze a new one!! Till next time, Joan and Marleen
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