Pet Pick

If you like the scruffy type, Steve’s your guy! Despite his white face, he’s actually a young, energetic and playful boy—and super cute, too. Steve is a bold and spunky fella who doesn’t seem to shy away from anything, and he’s affectionate as well. He’ll come when called and lay next to you, putting his head in your lap while looking up with a big whiskery smile... yes, he’s quite the

You can meet this 1 1/2-year-old heartthrob at the Atlanta Humane Society Mansell Campus located at 1565 Mansell Rd., Alpharetta 30009. Call 404-875-5331 or visit atlantahumane. org to find more adoptable pets and learn about

Healthy Holidays!!

5 TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED DURING THE HOLIDAYS

• Physical activity: Taking a walk after a hearty holiday meal is a good idea for those of any age, but it is particularly bene cial to seniors.

• Healthy diet: Lean meats, such as turkey breast, serve as a healthy alternative to red meat. Other “super foods” for older adults that are bene cial in holiday meals are blueberries, ax seed, carrots, eggs, nuts and salmon.

• Sharp minds: Designing holiday festivities around skill-based games such as Scrabble, checkers, backgammon or Wii, not only makes the event fun for party-goers, but it can also help seniors enhance cognitive function.

• Social ties: While group activities in family homes or senior centers can be the focus of holiday celebrations, aging adults can also bene t from receiving daily calls or emails to help them feel connected to those they care about.

• Calmness and Purpose: For some older adults, participating in a religious service helps them maintain a calm center and focus on their life purpose; others may prefer practices such as yoga or meditation.

►Out & about

Holiday Music

Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. The ASO Christmas concert is a tradition for many Atlanta families. The orchestra and chorus perform beloved Christmas carols and hymns, along with their special guests, the Gwinnett Young Singers and the Morehouse Glee Club. Tickets start at $20. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30309. Find out more at atlantasymphony.org.

Christmas Concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria”

Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Celebrate the Christmas season with a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other orchestral works, featuring the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and chamber group, Musica Gloria. Conductor and composer Rev. C.G. Walden III leads the musical celebration. Dunwoody United Methodist Church sanctuary, 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody 30338. Details at DunwoodyUMC.org.

A Bugler’s Holiday

Sunday, Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m. Renowned jazz trumpeters Cecil Welch and Joe Gransden join forces for Heritage Sandy Springs’ Heritage Winter Classic, along with guest vocalist Robin Latimore. Tickets are $20 for Heritage Sandy Springs members, $25 for non-members. Advance purchases are strongly encouraged. Complimentary appetizers and desserts are provided. Beer, wine, soda and water are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting Heritage Sandy Springs. Heritage Hall, 6110 Blue Stone Rd., Sandy Springs 30328. Visit heritagesandysprings.org for more info and a link to purchase tickets.