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SENIOR LIFE is proud to bring you a new monthly column called Association Living. Written by Frank Kneiser, CMCA, AMS, the general manager of the 4,500home Suntree Homeowners Association, the column will discuss the many aspects and variables of association living. Kneiser has been a licensed community association manager in Florida since 1990. He is not an attorney, however, a requirement of his community association manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida association laws. Legal questions should be referred to your attorney. There are several different types of associations in Florida. Often, owners will use HOA as a generic term for their associations. HOA is actually an abbreviation for Homeowners Association and is governed by statute FL720. Homeowners usually own the lots surrounding their homes and a percentage of common areas and amenities of the association. Condominium associations fall under statute FL718. Owners own only everything inside the paint of their units. The association owns everything outside of the paint, including the building(s), common areas and amenities and each owner shares a percentage of ownership. FL723 regulates mobile homes. Owners usually own their mobile homes and pay rent to a park owner in order to use the common areas and amenities. In some cases, owners own their mobile home and the association owns the common areas and amenities. In this case, owners share a percentage of ownership and most provisions of FL720 would apply. Cooperative associations, regulated by FL719, are less common. Owners buy shares in the co-op, which owns all units, buildings, common areas and amenities. These Associations generally have some things in common, such as being governed by a board of directors, usually elected by members. The board has a fiduciary duty to carry out all of the provisions of the articles, declaration and by-laws. Members pay assessments for the maintenance and management of common areas and amenities. Associations are usually referred to as “Deed Restricted” which means owners are required to and agree to abide by all rules and regulations found in the declaration and by-laws. It’s important to point out that I am not an attorney and legal questions should be referred to your attorney. However, a requirement of my community association manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida association laws. Contact Frank with your HOA questions at Frank@SuntreeFlorida.com.

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i’m not sure march 2011 came in like a lion, but the iron horse brushfire certainly did. engulfing more than 16,000 acres, our neighbors in mims and titusville had quite a scare. With firefighters in my family, i shuddered when i heard about matthew Wescott’s burns. i’m always thankful to hear a fire has been contained. i’m also thankful for our successful Boomer|senior expo last month. through the efforts of many, the 2011 Guide is likely to win another award for senior LiFe. if you don’t have your copy, be sure to call the office to find out where you can pick one up. With the excitement and success of the Boomer|senior expo, we’ve picked up momentum up for the tech Know expo at the end of this month. We’re preparing for some fun workshops and exhibitions. i don’t know about you, but i’m eager to see how the daVinci robot works. if you are in the market for a new laptop, be sure to enter the drawing for the Dell being given away with the other prizes. technology is moving faster than i can think some days. i hope you’ll join us on march 29 to see the latest in tech so you can be in the Know.

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While serving her country, Marilyn Ferraris’ weapon of choice was the flute. In fact, the flute has been her favorite instrument since she was six years old, the year her grandfather introduced her to the beautiful musical instrument. Ferraris and the flute have been musical partners for many years. The instrument has served her well, introducing her to new worlds and even to romance. Ferraris was attending San Francisco State in 1954 while juggling two jobs. “I lost one of my jobs and was going to quit college when I heard about an all-girl band in the Air Force,” said the Melbourne resident. Ferraris had been part of a symphonic band in college, playing the flute and the piccolo. Her grandfather had ignited her passion for the instruments with a simple but effective technique, bribery. “He would bribe me with “five-cent” or “ten-cent” marches,” said Ferraris. “If I played right, he would give me the money. My fingers were so small he had to start me on the tin whistle.” The Air Force band required a commitment of three years, a little more than Ferraris wanted at the time, so she opted to join the 60 women who made up the Women’s Army Corp’s version and its

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two-year enlistment. “The WAC band was one of a kind in the Army,” said Ferraris. As a member of the 14th WAC band, Ferraris was tasked with nurturing interest from prospective recruits. “Our main job was to recruit new women to the corps,” she said. “Two months out of the year, we traveled throughout the North and Southeast. We would play concerts in high schools in

the daytime and for the general public at night.” Back at its home base of Ft. McClellan, the band provided musical accompaniment for parades, special ceremonies, march outs and revelry. One big negative, however, was the repetitiveness of the concert program. “The WAC band played the same concert over and over and that got tiring,” she said.

While the songs may have become old hat, the band provided plenty of other excitement, including romance. During a band tour through Tennessee, Ferraris met her first husband, Glenn Reece. She might have turned down the Air Force band, but she didn’t turn down the Air Force career man. “We traveled all over the world and finally ended up at Patrick Air Force Base,” she explained. Remember that Ferraris had had to drop out of college to join the band? Well, the Army paid back the sacrifice through the G.I. Bill, which allowed her to earn an education degree from Rollins College. In 1965, with an itch to perform, Ferraris became one of the founding members of the fledgling Melbourne Municipal Band. Romance blossomed through music again when Ferraris met her second husband, Bob Ferraris, through the Municipal Band. “He was a former Army trumpeter,” she said. “He played taps for many, many funerals at Ft. Dix.” Forty-five years later, she remains active with the Municipal Band. “I still use my grandfather’s old flute,” she said. SL

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Homeless veterans will converge on the National Guard Armory in Cocoa on Saturday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will come for camaraderie and free services provided by volunteers and sponsors. Called a Stand Down, the annual event provides medical, chiropractic, dental and eye exams as well as eyeglass assistance and hearing exams to veterans who are homeless or in need of financial assistance. Podiatrists, dermatologists and acupuncturists will provide their services for free. Representatives will available to help veterans with legal questions, VA claim services and tax or social security issues. In addition, the veterans may receive free haircuts, chaplain services, clothing, food and personal hygiene products. During the event, the Brevard County Sheriff Office, Rockledge and Cocoa Police Departments will give away bicycles and other support. The first Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Homeless Vets will take place on Saturday, April 30 at Duran Golf Club. The shotgun start begins at 7 a.m. and tee-off is at 8 a.m. A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the $90 entry fee. The proceeds will go directly to help veterans. The National Guard Armory is located at 308 N. Fiske Ave. in Cocoa. Call Bill Vagianos at 321-431-0364 for more information. Duran Golf Club is located at 7032 Stadium Parkway in Viera. For more information about the golf outing, call 321-482-5452 and leave a message.

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Technology typing and sending mesMost of us can remember the inChallenges sages to endless friends. credible changes of Living to Their Facebook connections number in the hundreds. in our lives due to Age 100 Their laptops are connected advances in techto WiFi, that is connected to nology. In every Ed the internet, email, global area of our lives positioning, weather and we have computBaranowski thousands of applications. In ers to run our the future, I plan to install a equipment, to metal box at the door where check our bodies in and out, along with medical care that family members will deposit all electronic gadgets for the duration of the can keep us going, often to age 100. visit. We’re going to have some faceThe change from a party line to a to-face discussions the old fashioned private line was a big advancement in 1950. Now most people have their own way. My youngest granddaughter was mobile phones. Television was black initiated into the Jr. National Honor Soand white and pictures were small. Now we have a huge, flat screen, 3-D, ciety recently. She sent the segment showing her hundreds of channels and nothing to watch. Our music went from 78 rpm to receiving the award via YouTube. We stay in touch with email and our 33, then 45, 8-track, CD and DVD. Facebook accounts. I need a telephone Now, in the digital age, we have MP3 and much more. In order to operate the upgrade so I can tweet. Seniors are saying, “If I can’t beat TV recorder, we have to ask a 4-yearold grandchild. Now they are designing them, I’ll join them!” Classes in how to use computers are filled at Senior automobiles that can be operated by Adventures in Learning, at community people who are legally blind. centers and at the Shepherd’s Center. Technology was supposed to make The future will not be like it has been; life easier and more efficient. It does and then it seems like we have more to it will not be like we think it will be. We haven’t seen anything yet! do. All the electronic stuff keeps us more connected, yet more distracted and disconnected. Maintenance and upEd Baranowski is president of grading is also a big hassle. Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based During a recent visit by family education, seminar and consulting members, they hardly had time for a company. He can be reached at chat. Using their 4G iPhones, they kept topicsed@aol.com. SL

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Turn Signals During the past 62 years, I have driven around this country. This included driving through all of the 48 contiguous states, sometimes on eastwest trips, other times north-south trips and often trips in various directions or angles. Yes, over that time I’ve seen great changes in many things, good and bad, but one thing that hasn’t changed in the 26 years I’ve lived in Florida, is the poor driving habits when it comes to signaling. Signaling is an act that a large percentage of Florida drivers don’t do, even though it is the law. I’m referring to using turn signals for both changing lanes and making turns. Why do Florida drivers have less regard for safety than drivers in other states? When it comes to safety and signaling, Florida drivers are unequivocally the worst in the country. I have come to this conclusion having driven various routes in many directions, more than 25 times. Returning from my last trip, I wrote in the trip diary after crossing into Florida, “Well, I can tell I’m back in Florida where hardly anyone uses turn signals.” Watching and observing when stopped at an intersection, I count to

see how the left turners are waiting to give an oncoming car the right-of-way. Even when other Lucy cars are not inKline volved, I have almost always found that only one out of every four drivers uses signals when turning, be it right or left turns. Turn signals on cars took over from the arm out the window and hand signals I learned about when starting to drive in 1948, so “I don’t want to open the window,” is no excuse anymore. Whether it’s turning a corner or changing lanes, most drivers do not signal at all. When changing lanes some will give one flicker as the car is already moving into the other lane. I’ve seen cars in front of me change lanes back and forth and never signal. I’m not sure which causes more near accidents, no signaling or cell phones, but I think they are a neck-and-neck race. I think we need a crackdown on drivers who don’t signal, which is not only the law, but a safety factor. If you’re a driver and reading this, I hope it reminds you to use signals appropriately. Comments always welcome: asklucy3@juno.com. SL

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Boomer|Senior Expo and magazine launch party By mary Brotherton

The Boomer|Senior Expo held in the Melbourne Auditorium was a tremendous success based on the responses of SENIOR LIFE staff, vendors, club members and models. The culmination of more than a year’s hard work and the efforts of many people, the expo took place on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 and brought the Boomer|Senior Guide to life as never before. Bigger than ever, with more content, the 2011 Boomer|Senior Guide is in high demand and those on the waiting list are already stopping by for their copies. Since 2007, SENIOR LIFE has published an annual directory to clubs, organizations and support groups and each year, the small magazine has grown with our readership. Still packed with important information tailored for our readers, this year’s publication features articles and more photographs of local models. Some have had professional experience and others were individuals who thought it just might be fun to do something different. Men, women and children answered the call for models and despite the desire to use everyone, the magazine features several dozen local models. Their faces brightened the cover and inside pages of the guide as well as the Boomer|Senior Expo. In addition to the models in blue shirts, the expo featured local businesses, clubs, support groups and interesting organizations as well as demonstrations and exhibitions. The Sons of the American Revolution, English Country Dancers and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians added color to the day’s festivities by arriving in period clothing. The Space Coast Orchid Society, photographers from throughout the county and fused-glass jewelry maker, Carol Fernandez provided their own kind of colorful displays. Brevard Farmer’s Market sold fresh produce and other products while a barbershop quartet serenaded and other music played softly in the background. Attendees brought canned or boxed food and as a result, Second Harvest picked up more than 100 pounds of supplies for its food bank. Attendees and vendors also donated $1 for the generous servings of Uno’s pizza, salad from Southland Suites, sausage sliders made by the Brevard Community Kitchen and baklava from the Carnagie Gardens. The money from the lunch was divided and donated to between Meals on Wheels and the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation. At the end of the day, everyone left with a copy of the 2011 Boomer|Senior Guide; club members took boxes to share and one winner took home a gift certificate for dinner and tickets to see Wicked.

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Barrett-Jackson, the world’s bestknown collector car auctioneer, has partnered with the Police Hall of Fame in Titusville to help raise funds and awareness about impaired driving. Barrett-Jackson donated two sets of two tickets to its Palm Bay event so the Hall of Fame can raise funds to construct a new exhibit to promote safety and discourage driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The winning tickets for the collector car event in Palm Beach on April 7 - 9, 2011 include VIP credentials throughout the entire

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event, invitations to the opening night gala, access to reserved seating and hosted bar as well as access to all VIP amenities. The estimated value of the prize is $2,000. The tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to the D.U.I. Exhibit fund. Tickets can be purchased online at aphf.org or at the gift shop inside the Hall of Fame. The drawing will be held at the Hall of Fame on March 16 and purchasers do not have to be present to win. For more information about tickets or the Police Hall of Fame, call 321-2640911. For more information about BarrettJackson and their collector car events, visit barrett-jackson.com. SL

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Keith ashley Ties That Bind st. Johns connections Within and Beyond Florida around aF 1000 in northeastern Florida, natives in this part of the state actively engaged in long-distance trade networks that brought mica, galena, copper and stone to the Jacksonville region. These groups were major players in early Mississippi-period trade. come hear dr. ashley describe the fascinating archaeological evidence of long distance trade linking north Florida to cahokia in st. louis.

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MEALS ON WHEELS Serve our community through Meals on Wheels as a volunteer driver. Meals on Wheels delivers more than 900 meals to elderly individuals who are homebound. Volunteer opportunities are available to friendly, caring individuals able to drive one day a week, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Must have a valid driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle. Volunteers deliver much more than a meal – they provide a daily safety checks, cheerful conversation and encouragement.

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GREEN The Federal Energy Star® performance-rated home uses a high performance HVA system, pressure tested certified-tight air ducts, double pane Lo-E windows, R-38 ceiling insulation with retainer fence, double-furred R-7E exterior wall insulation, solar powered attic ventilation fans, radiant heat barrier installed under the roof, deluxe Energy Star® approved appliances and

exterior vented kitchen and baths. The home has efficient, high ambiance CFL lighting; TED computerized energy use monitor; and superior sealing of all wall and ceiling penetrations for leak and pest control. To learn more about Sun Smart homes, visit Buildingalifestyle.com or energy.siemens.com. SL

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On Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 the Hurston’s new energy-efficient home is almost complete after an extreme home makeover. The family expects to receive a credit for unused energy at the end of the year. By martha maSiello

Most first-hand observers of the recent ABC-TV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and LifeStyle Homes Space Coast project were amazed with the number of supporters and volunteers dedicating their time, talents and products to benefit the Joe Hurston family. Many were thrilled to note the numerous energy saving initiatives utilized throughout construction. Bill Webb, marketing specialist for LifeStyle Homes, and Steve Kuehn, public relations representative from Siemens Corporation said the focus was to build the home using net-zero energy technology. Through cost savings technology and innovations provided by Siemens Corporation, the home brings new residential building systems and technology to the average homeowner.

LifeStyle Homes was selected by Extreme Makeover to build the home, started Jan. 8 and completed Jan. 14. Larry Hufford spearheaded the team at LifeStyle Homes with adoption of the net-zero home building protocol using a Sun Smart approach construction, which means no electric bill. “At the end of the year, FPL credit is expected,” said Webb. Voltaic panels, similar to those on the International Space Station, were mounted on the roof, and will produce excess power, with the surplus automatically directed back to FPL, and credited against the power bill, for use when the sun isn’t shining. In addition, the home may qualify for a tax credit on Federal income taxes and may also qualify for additional tax credit for the 80 gallon solar hot water system installed.

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Boomers vs Seniors Is the Generation Gap between a senior and a boomer great or small? Does it really exist at all? Does being born a boomer between 1946 and 1964 create vast differences, or are there other aspects of our lives that affect us even more? Well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see. Liselott Stiernelof, who was sworn in as a US citizen on February 11, 2011, is the owner/chef of "Seven - European Cafe" in Melbourne on Wickham. The Millennium Trilogy by Stig Larsson. They are wonderful, not just because he was from Sweden like me. The books have romance, excitement, murder, humor, sex, and everything. The books also tickle your mind. Normally I do horseback riding. This past year I have done less because of time. Now, I jump in my home Jacuzzi.

Arden Larsen of Rockledge is a retired veterinarian who also taught at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for more than 20 years.

Of all the books you have read which ones stand out in your memory as classics you think everyone should read?

How do you renew your energy?

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. It is about apartheid in South Africa. The emotionalism and humanity it describes make it very meaningful. Everyone has similar emotions no matter what race or status in life we have. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m raising a puppy for Southeastern Guide Dogs, a non-profit organization in Palmetto, Florida. It will then go back to them for special training and be placed.

Massage, red wine and chocolate. But â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it must, must be good wine and good chocolate. As long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good.

How do you pamper yourself or indulge?

I love to travel. India, Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, South Africa, Namibia, Japan, Zimbabwe, well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been all over Europe.

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In a way. I am the liaison between the Brevard County Medical Examinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and Southeast Tissue Alliance, SETA. I review medical cases to see if they are suitable donors.

What was the last live performance or play you watched?

The Man of La Mancha at the Historic Cocoa village Playhouse. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty much a regular with season tickets and all. We even brought our puppy as part of its training. Those actors were truly fine.

I would like to scuba dive, but I have a shark phobia. I snorkel and swim, but the water around the area is not as clear as I would like it. Of course that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help with sharks, (laughs)...

What new skill do you want to master?

I need to become more proficient on my new Apple Computer since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve switched from my old PC. My son is a Mac guy who writes musical apps. I need to learn a whole new language for this one.

The Queen of England. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have grown up in a castle! Or, Cleopatra. She has always fascinated me. That must have been something.

What historical figure would you like to have been buddies with while growing up?

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Henegar Center for the Arts in Melbourne where I live was really very funny. A friend and I attended, and we both enjoyed it very much.

Be careful. Do research about health care systems. There are lots of problems with health care and hospitals in other countries. These should be studied and not repeated here.

If you could give advice to President Obama, what would it be?

Marie Curie, without a doubt. She was so brilliant! Perhaps some of it could have rubbed off onto me.

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SpaceCoast boomers Cathryn Leasure, a woman for all seasons By linda S. HumpHrey

Cathryn Leasure won’t be bored. As a classical trombonist, casino dealer, computer instructor to seniors, and fledgling entrepreneur, she has no time for boredom. At home she is wife to Michael, a jazz guitarist and composer, mom to a two-year-old and lover of family dog, Sheba, all of which adds up to an “anything but boring” life. The Melbourne resident was born in Manchester, England, and from the time she was 12, knew she would play the trombone professionally. She was the first female trombonist to be accepted into and graduate from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. “The equivalent of Juilliard in New York City,” she said. Before graduating, Leasure was offered the position of sub-principal trombonist in the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban, South Africa. “While I was in Durban, a friend took me to a casino. I like skills and learning new things. Often my music didn’t bring in a lot of money,” she said. “I became a casino dealer.” After three years in Durban, Leasure won the trombonist position in the musical Some Like It Hot in London's West End, comparable to Broadway. “Back in Manchester,” she said, “I saw an ad in the Sun, Sand and Sea. They were wanting dealers for the Bahamas.” Her casino career took her to Russia in the mid1990s, she spent three years dealing cards and at roulette tables.

Central Florida Winds will perform at 3 p.m. March 13 at 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne. Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. March 19 at the First Baptist Church on Merritt Island, 140 Magnolia Ave. Tickets are $10. Call 321-536-8580. Dog Bones Entertainment will perform at a benefit at 3 p.m. March 26, at Riviera United Church of Christ, 451 Riviera Dr. NE, Palm Bay. Contact 321-723-3963.

In 1996, Leasure bought a personal computer and learned to use it. She now uses those skills locally, teaching seniors. “They are private lessons in their homes,” she explained. She also teaches one-on-one trombone lessons at Satellite High School and Brevard Community College. Music remains her first love, and Leasure performs regularly with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, the Central Florida Winds and with Dog Bones Entertainment, a group of musicians based in Brevard providing music for promotional events for rescue dogs, therapy dogs and dog birthday parties. Aaron Collins, artistic director and conductor for the SCSO, has known Leasure for six years. He said Leasure is, in his opinion, one of the finest musicians in all of Florida. “Cathryn performs roughly 30 concerts a year with me and is passionate about music and music education,” said Collins. “She has great musical sense and plays with ease. In addition to her outstanding musi-

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Cathryn Leasure surrounded on Feb. 8 by her trombone, her dog Sheba and her computer, three major sources of fulfillment in her life. She performs as a classical trombonist, helps raise funds for needy animals and teaches computer lessons to seniors. cal ability, she has a huge personality that audiences around Central Florida connect with. She captivates audiences with her wit, charm, and unique delivery. Being English helps a bit!” Leasure said, “I am famous in my own cup of tea.” Contact Leasure at cathrynleasure@gmail.com or visit www.cathrynleasure.com. SL

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Yes. I believe Obamacare should be repealed for sure. I am with a lot of people who think the same. If we do not repeal it we are going to be in bad trouble. Yes, we have to do something for sure, but I do not think the answer is Obamacare. —Jimmy Davis

Absolutely should be repealed, it is going to kill this nation. We are going to be a nation of nothing if they do not repeal it. —Clyde Johnson

I feel it should be repealed, though some improvements need to be done. But if it costs too much, then no, our country is too much in debt now. —Therese Bisson

I feel that people, in general, were against it, but the government passed it anyway for political reasons. The legislators excluded themselves, which is very sad. What does that tell you? —Joseph Doucet

The normal lay person may not know enough about it to say one way or the other—but, I feel that we should have health care for everyone, similar to the European system. —Sandy Illing

Yes. I think it should be repealed only because I do not think we understand it. What would replace it? I do not know, but I just think that we should not go forward unless we understand it. —Barbara Rathborne

No, you should never repeal something unless you have something better to replace it with. —Ann Marie Martino

Though parts of the new health care law are good, I feel that it should be repealed and then start over, with adjustments being made. We must keep an open mind and keep listening to ideas for improvements. —Syd Block

Funny thing is… By SAMMY HADDAD

On March 17 each year we all become Irish for one day. No matter our nationality, on that day, in honor of St. Patrick, we all become Irish. With that in mind I would like to dedicate my column this month to my favorite Irishman, Murphy. That’s right folks. Captain Ed Murphy, a developmental engineer remarked while having trouble with a transducer, the now infamous words, “If anything can go wrong it will.” He entitled it “Murphy’s Law” and it became the spark of a forest fire of corollaries, axioms and extensions more famous than the works of St. Patrick. In case you haven’t heard of Murphy’s Law, I can assure you that you have experienced it. One of the corollaries to “If anything can go wrong it will,” is “and at the worst possible time,” and I would add the extension, “…and there will always be a crowd around to see it.” An axiom to the law would be, “If something falls to the floor, it will roll to the most inaccessible spot under the furniture.” Have you ever lost something, searched everywhere, couldn’t find it, so you went out and bought a new one? What happens as soon as you get home? You

find the original. Murphy’s Law in action. An axiom to that is, “You always find a lost item in the last place you look.” Duh! Really? Have you ever broken an appliance, waited days for the repairman to finally show up, and when he turns it on it works perfectly? Murphy. Buttered a piece of bread and dropped it? Which side hits the floor? Murphy. How come a drought always starts the day you fertilize your lawn and ends when you schedule your next round of golf? Murphy. So on March 17 when you hoist that pint of green beer above your head in tribute to the Irish, and the server accidentally bumps into you spilling it in your lap, remember the most famous Irishman is smiling somewhere and saying, “See, told ya.” Dr. Sammy SL

Butterfly Gardening March 9 • 6:30 p.m. Martha Steuart will present a free program on Butterfly Gardening on Wednesday, March 9 at West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd. Martha will tell you which plants to cultivate as hosts for your caterpillars. Call 952-4508 for more information.

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Ham radio operator and lifelong scholar Bill Wilmot, who holds advanced degrees in a variety of subjects, believes everyone should continue to self-educate throughout life.

Old scholar still at it after six degrees By GeorGe White

Bill Willmot of Merritt Island has never quenched his thirst for education. Even after having attended 35 colleges and earned six degrees, he continues to learn. Now in his 26th year at University of Central Florida at its Cocoa campus, he has taken a total of 228 courses worth 684 hours there. Originally from Linden, N.J., Willmot started out in World War II as an Army machine gunner and became a radioman for better career prospects. “I was very fortunate because their (the Army’s) philosophy was to send people to school. I would say I went to school at least once a year somewhere in the United States, not only in government schools, but they would send me to colleges. After I first got started, I found that I enjoyed it,’’ he said. In 1963, he was hired by NASA, retiring in 1979 as an emergency preparedness officer. He worked another 12 years, first for Pan Am and later for CSR. In addition to his studies, Willmot has taught writing at Brevard Community College and UCF in Cocoa. He still regularly tutors for free. Willmot, who still audits classes, has earned a law degree from

Blackstone School of Law, a bachelor’s degree of general studies, a master’s of science in Contracts and Contracts Administration at Florida Tech, a masters of education from Stetson University, a PhD in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. Currently he is taking Group Dynamics, War and Society, Communication Technology and Change and Police and Society. “I don’t need any more degrees and I don’t need any more credits. It’s more like taking a refresher course. I just enjoy it. You get to meet so many young and interesting people,’’ he said. He has a record of every course he’s taken including every teacher from high school forward. Willmot’s advice for getting the most out of college is to get to know your professors and never stop learning. “Education is a big part of my life and any knowledge I have I’m glad to share. Continuing education gives you a very positive outlook on life and fresh ideas. I feel very strongly that everybody should continue their education any way they can and I don‘t mean just going to college. I‘m talking about reading and there are a lot of good courses on DVD,’’ he said. P.O. BOX 3344 COCOA, FL 32924

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Cape Canaveral Chapter MOAA Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

Computer Fundamentals 3 Mon. March 7 - April 4 1 - 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $40 A follow up to Computer Fundamentals 1 & 2, or experience equivalent (basic Windows, Internet, word processing skills). David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach 321-773-6458

Japanese Flower Arrangement 1 - 3 p.m. $10 Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road Melbourne 321-549-3522 or 321-777-7874

Eau Gallie Farmer's Market The Old Eau Gallie Farmers Market 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the corner of Eau Gallie Blvd. & Highland Ave. next to the Brevard Museum of Art. 321-254-3261

Cape Canaveral Chapter MOAA Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

Tuesdays and Fridays Merritt Island Senior Slo-Pitch Softall (age 55+) 9 a.m. 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road Merritt Island 321-453-2086 Tuesdays and Fridays

Springing Forward Luncheon and Fashion Show 11 a.m. $25 Rockledge Country Club 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. Rockledge 321-631-1972

2nd Sundays in the Park—Celtic Voices 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and your own picnic St. John’s Park 610 Young Street Old Eau Gallie Melbourne

Cluster Genealogy Presenter: Patti Kirk of Vero Beach 9:30 - noon Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 321-639-7456

Cape Canaveral Chapter MOAA Luncheon Noon The Tides, 1001 N. A1A Patrick AFB 321-453-2947

Melbourne Municipal Band Swingtime Concert Melbourne Auditorium 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Starts at 7:30 p.m. 321-724-0555

Zumba Classes 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Fridays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $5 per class. Sandrift Community Center, 585 North Singleton Avenue Titusville 321-663-0775

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) 9:30 to 11 a.m. 321-259-7557 Tuesdays Tuesdays and Fridays Merritt Island Senior Slo-Pitch Softall (age 55+) 9 a.m. 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road Merritt Island 321-453-2086 Tuesdays and Fridays

Atlantic Blue Grass 2 p.m. Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. 321-868-1104

Master Class Introduction of Muscial Improvisation 6 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

The Dick-Doc Duo 2 p.m. Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. 321-868-1104 AMERICAN VOICES: Gatlin, Gayle and Cooney 3 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

27 Brevard Chapter of the Central Florida Accordion Club 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Central Brevard Library 308 Forest Ave Cocoa 321-799-2267

Florida Tea at the Porcher House 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $14 per person - Reservations are required in advance 321-639-3500

CHRIS BOTTI 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

Military Officers Assoc. Viera/Suntree Toastmasters Club Military Forum Speaker: Congressman Wuesthoff Reference Laboratories Building Posey 10 a.m. The Tides, 1001 6800 Spyglass Court Melbourne N. A1A, Patrick AFB From 7 to 8:30 p.m. 321-784-8934 Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization to help people develop their GORDON speaking and leadership LIGHTFOOT skills in an encouraging 8 p.m. and fun environment. King Center 321-208-7642 321-242-2219

Zumba Classes 6 to 7 p.m.Mondays and Thursdays Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. Sandrift Community Center, 585 North Singleton Avenue in Titusville 321-663-0775

Tech Know Expo All things cool— Technology Expo 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Viera High School Stadium Drive, Viera 321-242-1235 Honor America US Army Band Concert Melbourne Auditorium 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 7 to 9:30 p.m. 321-727-1776

Association Space Coast Chapter 1 10 a.m. American Legion 163 1795 Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne 321-254-7337

Strawberry Festival 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wickham Park Main Pavillion, Melbourne 321-728-4009

City-wide Garage Sale 8 a.m. - noon David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach 321-773-6458

Space Coast Region Antique Car Club 6 p.m. North Brevard Library 321-269-1904

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Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) group lunch 12:30 p.m. All are welcome Olive Garden Restaurant 205 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island 321-213-6629

Melbourne Municipal Cape Canaveral Band Swingtime Chapter MOAA Concert 8 to 9 a.m. Melbourne Auditorium IRCC Colony Hall 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 7-10 p.m. 321-784-8934 321-724-0555 Melbourne Municipal Senior Living Band Swingtime Options Day Concert Noon – 4 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium One Senior Place 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Viera 321-724-0555

Pelican Island Sunset & Moonrise Eco-Cruise Observe this islands thousands of migratory birds that return to roost nightly. Meet at Sebastian Inlet State Park, S. Side Boat Ramp at 6 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 24. Rain date will be Sunday, March 20. Cost is $22. 321-723-3556

Cape Canaveral Chapter MOAA Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

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1440 Mosswood Drive Melbourne Friday and Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 321-255-4609

April 1 April 28 - May 1 Platinum Coast Orchid Society 48th Annual Orchid Show A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Candlelighters of Brevard, Inc. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $4. Free Parking 321-525-7540

Luck O’ The Irish Gala Hosted by The Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club 6:30 p.m. Various forms of entertainment, including games of chance with “leprechaun loot,” cash bar, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, and a live auction. Tickets $35 per person, Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 321-613-2399

2 Gallery Walk Artist, Jackson Walker, will have his artwork displayed and the Missal’s will be on hand to sign copies of their book, Hollow Victory. Florida Historical Society 435 Brevard Ave. Cocoa 321-690-1971

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On Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, Taron Garrett, left, assists SENIOR LIFE Publisher Jill Blue-Gaines with food for Second Harvest Food Bank. The food was collected at the Boomer|Senior Expo in Melbourne, Fla. on Feb. 23, 2011.

Todd and Shirley Jaffe were the first models to arrive at the Melbourne Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 and volunteered their entire morning to helping with the Boomer/Senior Expo and Guide Launch Party. We appreciate the extra mile you went for us.

Faith Feeds food drive Special announcement

South Brevard County’s food pantries are seeking participation from churches, temples and other organizations in the 2nd Annual Faith Feeds Food Drive program running through March 20. The program provides numerous food pantries throughout South Brevard County with staples. As this time period falls within the period of Lent we believe this would be a great church community service project that can be tied to the season. Even those who do not attend religious services regularly are welcome to participate. Please call the South Brevard Sharing Center, ext. 208, at 321727-8581 to have your group join in the fight to end hunger in our community. March 13 Spaghetti Festa and Live Music Noon - 6 p.m. Italian-American Club of South Brevard 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne $8.50/adults - $4/children under 12 321-242-8044 Saturday, March 12 Blue Cypress Lake Paddle Meet at the Barrier Island Center, 8385 S Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, at 11:30 a.m. to caravan or 1 p.m. at Middleton’s Fish Camp, 21704 73rd Manor, Vero Beach. Wear water shoes, sunscreen and bring your water bottle, snack and clothes to layer as needed. Choice of single or tandem touring kayaks. Children under 12 must paddle tandem with an adult. Cost of kayak rental is $38 per person. Enrollment is limited to 20 people. Call 321-723-3556 to make your reservation by March 10.

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TECHNOLOGY Senior life Image Credit: NASA/JPL-CALteCh

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over the martian landscape

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Q: Are the environments on the moon and Mars very different from each other? A: Mars’ rotational period is almost the same as Earth’s and Mars also has seasonal changes. The moon’s size, surface gravity and temperature variations are completely different. One thing they do have in common is that they both have water! Q: What are some of the important components such as fuel production, food production in microgravity and the availability of water? A: I will discuss some of the components in my presentation in regard to the work being done by my group to further knowledge of food production and the process for obtaining water from the surface of the moon and Mars.

Q: The space program has resulted in many spin-offs in use today. Do you expect future projects to also be beneficial to society on Earth? A: We will continue to require new innovations as we seek answers to space exploration and the requirements to live and work in space. Q: Your job seems exciting and futuristic. Do you enjoy imagining the future and helping plan to make it reality? A: My job is exciting in that I have the unique opportunity to share the contributions of my team in their on-going search for new ways to improve life for the peoples of Earth. To hear NASA’s Carol Moore in person, visit the Tech Know Expo on Tuesday, March 29 at the Viera High School in Viera. Moore will speak on NASA’s Spin-off Technology from 1:15 - 2 p.m. For more information call SENIOR LIFE at 321-757-9205. SL

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Also located in South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, Mass., EZ Ridin Rentals is the only place to rent electric Segways in Brevard County. The family-owed business opened its first Brevard location at 229 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Segways utilize state-of-the-art gyroscope technology to keep the mobile unit upright. Riders need to slightly shift their weight in the direction they wish to go and the vehicle begins to move up to 12 miles per hour. The Segway is silent, pollution free and easy to learn, according to manager Chris Morrill. “Most people are up and running and ready to go in about 10 minutes,’’ he said. The company encourages its customers to use the bike path running along SR 520 from Cocoa Beach to Merritt Island. The trip, which takes about an hour to complete, offers views of the Banana River and Port Canaveral. “What’s great is once they get on the sidewalk, they don’t have to worry about cars and they often get to see dolphins and other wildlife. They go over one causeway and like to stop at the top for the view,’’ Morrill said. Segways can be rented hourly for $60 or for a full day but there often are specials and Florida residents are one-third off. Morrill said that business has been building since opening in November. “We’re doing pretty well considering we opened at the slowest time of the year,’’ he said. Segways also give tourists a way to get around the area without adding another vehicle on crowded local roadways. “We are hopeful that other area businesses will also see the benefit of this new activity by giving our visitors more mobility to explore and shop in Cocoa Beach with less vehicle traffic,” he said. For more information, call 321-784-3939. SL

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Everything you always wanted to know about orchids, you can learn in one weekend Special to Senior life

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MARCH 2011 • Senior Life

The Platinum Coast Orchid Society’s 48th Annual Orchid Show takes place April 29 through May 1 in Cocoa. Admission is $4 per person, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. Parking is free. Friday and Saturday, the show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday’s hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will feature spectacular orchid exhibits created by commercial growers and amateur exhibitors. The growers will have thousands of orchid plants for sale to the general

public. Some of the vendors are from the immediate area and throughout the state, while others are from international locations. The Orchid Society will have a large potting booth available to divide and repot orchids for a nominal fee. The courtesy booth will be staffed by members of the Society to give orchid growing information, in addition to providing advice and assistance to the public. There will be frequent drawings for beautiful orchid plants and other prizes throughout the duration of the show. A wide range of orchid growing supplies will also be avail-

able for sale to the public. The Platinum Coast Orchid Society announced that once again, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Candlelighters of Brevard, Inc. This non-profit organization is dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to children with cancer and their families. The show will take place at the Cocoa Expo Sport Center Arena, located at 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, 1 ⁄2 mile west of I-95, at Exit 201 on SR 520. For more information, call 321-525-7540.

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grandparents ROCK ! Erna Nixon Park to Host Moonlight Stroll The semi-annual Moonlight Stroll sponsored by Brevard County Parks & Recreation will be held at Erna Nixon Park, 1200 Evans Road, West Melbourne on Saturday, March 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Parking will be available at Melbourne Square Mall, Pole #4, on the west side of JC Penney’s. Admission is $3 per person. Children under 3 will be admitted free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Brevard Astronomical Society will be there with telescopes for stargazing and sky watching. For more information, call Erna Nixon Park at 321-952-4525.

Dear Gramma Dear Gramma: My grandson and his girlfriend are coming to visit us. We’re happy to be included in their vacation plans, but aren’t comfortable with their sharing a bedroom in our home since they’re not married. Should we tell them before they arrive so they can decide if they still want to come or should we wait until they’re here? We have the extra room so can accommodate each of them in a separate room. —Old-Fashioned Nana Dear Old-Fashioned Nana: Your home is your castle and you have every right to set the standards of behavior within. Telephone your grandson now and in your kind Nana voice, tell him what you wrote in your note to me. An advance notice will give them the option of staying with you, going to a hotel and visiting with you during the day or not coming at all. Gramma Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, is the author of “How to Help When Parents Grieve” and “STONE HAVEN: Murder Along the River.” A retired Penn State University clinical instructor with six grandchildren, Vellekoop has a Master of Science degree in nursing. Send your letters to Gramma to hollyfoxvellekoop@yahoo.com. SL

This grandmother is a doula By linda S. HumpHrey

Elizabeth Brookley loves bringing babies home—that is evident with her large family consisting of four children, 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. But her love of babies goes beyond her own family to many new mothers she has assisted for more than a decade. Brookley’s interest picqued after seeing an ad in a newspaper for classes training certified childbirth educators. “I went to a meeting and it turned my professional world around,” she said. “I took the training and then was observed as an instructor.” Brookley said her life went from childbirth educator to that of a trained doula. Doula, a Greek word meaning “woman who serves,” fits Brookley who loves mothering mothers. In this age, she said, when an expectant mom might not have family nearby to encourage and comfort her, it makes sense to have outside support. “A doula does not replace the support system, they are there to strengthen it by doing whatever is needed for the new family.” she said. A doula’s goal is to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support through birth and during the immediate postpartum period. Brookley said she was fortunate to be the labor-delivery doula for her granddaughter in 2003. Terri Reichley, mother of 7, was a founding member in the 1970s of Childbirth Education League of Brevard now known as Birth Resources of Brevard. She is also an active doula. “I met Liz Brookley through childbirth education classes. She is an amazing woman, so full of life, and professional,” said Reichley. “As a teacher, she impressed us immediately with her ability to engage students, helping them see the value of what they learned and connect them to their families.” Birth Resources of Brevard works

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hand-in-hand with the Healthy Start program. Assistance is available for families who cannot afford the fees for the 12hour series. “It’s so rewarding,” said Brookley. “I get photos and cards every year from

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At certain times of the month, part of the office of Dr. Odilie Bagwell is turned into what resembles a college classroom, complete with cafeteria line for food for the students and PowerPoint presentations. Her office in the Solana Center Shopping Mall at 4200 SR 524, Suite 103, Cocoa,Â is a multi-office audio center. In February, she held the first of five free aural rehabilitation classes to be given over the next five months for her patients, who have received various hearing devices. The classes are designed to provide them with follow-up adjustments and information on how to cope with hearing and listening for the rest of their lives. Odilie rhymes with totally, which exemplifies the dedication and serviceÂ she gives her patients. Dr. Bagwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes include communication strategies beyond the use of hearing aids, the emotional aspects of hearing loss, providing community

and Internet resources, as well as speech reading and auditory training with hearing aids. Ten student/patients attended the first in the series of five classes, and learned tips for listening, including the trick of concentration, avoiding pretending to understand, asking people to repeat what was said and arriving early for group functions in order to position oneself close to the presenter. A graduate of the University of Florida, Bagwell also trained at Shands Teaching Hospital, had a Veterans Administration Fellowship and was Senior Audiologist for Health First Hospital. Her personalÂ mission statement is to change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives by providing them with their best possible hearing so they can interact naturally in society. Her goal isÂ not only to enhance hearing, but to enlighten others by seeing how hearing can enhance their journeys in life. For more information, call 321-504-4327 or visit CocoaHearingAids.com. SL

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 1â &#x201E;2 pounds Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 32 ounces chicken stock 12 ounces crushed tomatoes (preferably Italian) 3 to 5 fresh basil leaves 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon crushed red chilies 1 teaspoon sugar 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon each ground black pepper and sea salt Shaved Romano or Parmesan cheese for garnish Serves 4-6 Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until onion softens, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and continue cooking for

an additional 2-3 minutes. Add Roma tomatoes, and reduce heat, continuing to cook 4 to 5 minutes until tomatoes soften, stirring occasionally. To the diced tomato mixture, add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, basil, crushed red chilies and sugar. Simmer for an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Allow soup to cool to room temperature, then use a blender to combine all ingredients until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste. Reheat to boiling before serving, topping with cheese. Fresh Tomato Basil Soup from Sammy's Woodfired Pizza.

MARCH 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Life

ayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. On Jan. 26, Dyer held the attention of about 2,000 people in the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale as he shared a few nuggets from his latest work, Mastering the Art of Manifestation. Dyer, appearing casual in Bermuda-length shorts, a black T-shirt and sandals, which he promptly removed, greeted the audience telling them that he lived on manna and was â&#x20AC;&#x153;extraordinarily ordinary.â&#x20AC;? As unique and special as he is to his faithful fans, he does have a way of making all in attendance believe that they can live a life that is fulfilling and peaceful no matter where they are and what is happening in their lives. He shared that he spent 10 years in an orphanage as a child, has experienced divorce and is now battling leukemia. He has been dubbed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father of Motivation,â&#x20AC;? but said he would trade that title for

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father of Inspiration.â&#x20AC;? In Mastering the Art of Manifestation, Dyer explores his most astonishing subject yet: the power of attracting your needs and desires into your life through meditation. He challenged the crowd with one-liners including, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die with your music still in youâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arrange whatever pieces come your way.â&#x20AC;? Barbara Granger, a resident of Davie, Florida who visits family in Brevard frequently, attended the conference at the urging of a relative. She was not familiar with Dyer before the event but came away impressed and convinced that his theories may work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tempting at first, when I was listening to Dr. Dyer, to think that maybe what he does is just a gimmick to make money,â&#x20AC;? said Granger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then as the night progressed, I started thinking that he not only has the right idea, he has lived it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same principle as in the old musical The

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The Orpheum Circuit Barbershop Quartet (l-r): Ray Watts(Tenor), Jerry Ackley (Lead), Lonny Borts (Bass), and Jerry Steffen (Baritone) provided entertainment in the classic style for more than 80 members of the Satellite Beach Chapter AARP on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at the Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center at Gleason Park. The group provided superior singing voices with a combination of musical knowledge and animated humor to entertain the members following their monthly luncheon.

JANJAWEED - Devils on Horseback By Joseph & Jane Matthews Published by Double Edge Press ISBN:978-0981951454 $21.95 The authors did extensive research into the plight of the Sudanese people and Mr. Matthews, a Vietnam War veteran, drew upon his experience to develop the main character, Travis Martin. The year is 1993 in Sudan, where slave trade is legal. While in a southern Sudanese village, two African-American children of missionaries are kidnapped by the Janjaweed, who sell them into slavery. The possibility for week, but the Palm Bay Bastards The help from the U.S. government is slow andOld cumbersome. prefer to meet the last Sunday of with the protagonist initiates an exciting search and rescue the month. help of freedom fighters of the Sudanese peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liberation â&#x20AC;&#x153;We keep bookwork to a minimum,â&#x20AC;? Army. Bill Hinkel, Archbastard for the This is a booksaid of fiction that reads like a non-fiction. Patrick group. Through the development of an exciting plot, the authors have given the readers insight intodo Sudanese slave trading. Some groups charitable projects, Readers may be motivated obtain information rewhile others to prefer to more sit back and garding the plight of thelife. Sudanese people. It of is timely enjoy Although many the in that during January 2011, the Sudanese people votedOld for Southern members are retired military, Sudan independence in the hope of obtaining unity, equality, Bastards can hail from any profession, progress and to stop atrocities such as slave trading. from grocery store owners to chemists. In some cases,You the can Sudanese neverpeople be too living old toinbethe anU.S. had to travel extensively in order to place their vote. Most Old Bastard, either. According to believed the inconvenience was well worth the effort. headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; data, the youngest Old Parents of young children may want to review the book beBastard was a baby issued a memberfore allowing them to read. However, this book offers avship card on the day of his enues for discussion for adult book clubs. SL birth.

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Local orthopedic surgeon Michelle Events sometimes change. Please call the phone numbers Henderson was planning to spend five provided to verify scheduled times and locations. days helping treat survivors of the massive earthquake in Haiti. Things were so Tuesday, March 15 • 1 - 2 p.m. bad there and the need for medical perFree Lectures: Incontinence and Pelvic Pain so great, she stayed for two sonnel BY DAVE BERMAN In addition to the always-alert eyes of Dear Lynne: Free lecture presented by Leslie Ogden, Physical weeks and upon her return to Brevard Medicare beneficiaries, there are new I know there are new rules Therapist. She will speak on treatment options was making arrangements for a County Ask Lynne Local orthopedic surgeon Michelle provisions in the Affordable Care Act authorized under the Affordable that are effective in reducing or eliminating second trip. Henderson was planning toprevenspend five that will prevent Medicare fraud. Some Actwhole to assist in the Care symptoms and pain. “The thing is really overhelping treat survivors of the masdays Lynne Meagher of these include stopping payment of of Medicare fraud. What tion Holmes Regional Medical Center, 1350 S. HickIt really is,”Things said Henderson, whelming. sive earthquake in Haiti. were so SHINE suspect claims, enhanced enrollment resome of these rules, and are ory St., Melbourne. For more information, call who arrived in Haiti five days after the bad there and the need for medical perquirements, more law enforcement how can“ItI do my part inThere elimi-were Community Engagement Center at 321-434-4335 was horrific. quake. sonnel so great, she stayed for two agents to fight fraud, enhanced penalties this waste of Medicare nating e-mail: Community@Health-First.org or bodies lying everywhere.” weeks and upon her return to Brevard to deter fraud including longer sentencfunds? and arrangements the rest of her for team Henderson County was making a of Thursday, March 24 • 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. ing guideline, to name a few. Working —Concerned Medicare doctors and nurses went to work at the second trip. Diabetes Survival Skills we all can assist in the war against Medicare together, Beneficiary Hospital in Port-au-Prince, a CDTI “The whole thing is really overThis is a three-hour class designed for people that had been deemed safe to building fraud. 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freedom7seniors.org Monday Beginner Bridge Lessons 10 a.m. Members $1 donation/ non members $2 Mah Jongg Lessons Call to be placed on the wait list Party Bridge/Rubber Bridge Noon (sign in at 11:30 a.m.) Mah Jongg Noon (sign in at 11:30 a.m.) Tuesdays Small Computer Class 8 week course 10 - 11 a.m. $35 members/ $45 non members - join for only $10 and get discount. March 9 • 11 a.m. One Hour Safety Training by Cocoa Beach Police Deptartment Crime Prevention Unit topic: Vehicle and Residential free, but please RSVp March 16 • 11 a.m. One Hour Safety Training by Cocoa Beach Police Deptartment Crime Prevention Unit topic: Road Rules, State Statutes and Senior driving free, but please RSVp March 23 • 11 a.m. One Hour Safety Training by Cocoa Beach Police Deptartment Crime Prevention Unit topic: personal Safety free, but please RSVp March 30 • 11 a.m. One Hour Safety Training by Cocoa

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321-868-1104 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach Trained AARP Tax help will be available through April 15th, Mondays, thursdays and fridays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1p.m..

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Fridays • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Master Gardening Clinic Captain’s Room. Contact Marion Anderson for details 321-784-1874. Thursday, March 3- May 28 Bellydance for Fitness & Weight Loss No charge. Bellydance is one of the most ancient and evolved forms of dance in the world. universally embraced for its incredible benefits to the body, bellydance is a powerful way to lose weight and sculpt the body. dance to dVd’s featuring Raina, an award winning dancer. Class will be lead by Susan Spears. Mondays • 10 a.m. Basic Pilates with Judy Brinkley pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind. Judy is a former university dance teacher and has studies pilates since she was seven years old. She brings a wealth of knowledge and depth to this method of conditioning. She teaches a full mat class. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Cost is $5.00.

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321-728-9898 907 East Strawbridge Avenue • Suite 103 Melbourne, FL 32901-4738 One Senior Club Activities, Games, speakers Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tai Chi fridays • 10 - 11 a.m. Bridge Club Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. - noon Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays • 1 - 4 p.m. Seniors on Strength thursdays • 8:30 a.m. Call 321-984-1494 Monday, March 21 • 1 p.m. American Heart Association Friends & Family CPRWhat if you could save a life? the training Center of health first is proud to partner with One Senior place to provide CpR and AEd training to sen-

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iors. this class will teach you CpR, choking relief and how to use an AEd. Register now - space is limited! pre-registration and payment is required. the cost of the class is $25 per person, or $40 per couple. Registration forms are available at One Senior place or call Amy Lowers at 321-434-1988 for more information. Friday, March 18 • 12 - 4 p.m. Senior Living Options day— meet the elder care experts who will help you understand all the different choices for senior living here in Brevard County. Come and visit with them all, “all in one place” Browse the exhibitors, hear the expert presenters and help judge the Celebrity Chef Cook-off Competition. for more information, call 321-751-6771. Friday, April 1 • 11:30 a.m. AARP Chapter 219 Meeting AARp local chapter serving Viera/ Suntree/ Rockledge area, join this monthly meeting being held at One Senior place. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. for more information, and to RSVp for lunch call 321-253-4430.

Sunflower House 321-452-4341 Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island Monday Chair Exercise Class • 11 a.m. - noon S.h.I.N.E. • 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesdays • 2:30 - 4 p.m. Health First Hospice Bereavement Support Group Monthly first tuesday Wednesdays • 1 - 2:30 p.m. Health First Caregiver Support Group 1st & 3rd Wednesday Thursdays Crochet/Knitting Group 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fridays • 11 a.m. - noon Chair Exercise Class Fridays • 1 p.m. Afternoon at the Movies Saturday • Noon - 3:30 p.m.

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Monday __________________ 9 a.m. Men’s Billiards 9 a.m. Bocce (weather permitting) Golden Tones 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Line Dancing Noon Women’s Billiards Noon-12:30 Bridge Party 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong 1 p.m. Computer Class

Monday __________________ 9 a.m. Quilters 9 a.m. Busy Fingers Crafts 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Intermediate Tap 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. ACBL Dup. Bridge Party Bridge 12:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Spanish Class Tuesday __________________ Art Class 9 a.m. 9:10 a.m. Rockettes class 10 a.m. Choral Group 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Tap Practice 11:30 a.m. Adv. Tap 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing 2 p.m. Gentle Yoga

SHINE 9 a.m.-Noon daily Travel office 9 a.m. - noon daily

Tuesday __________________ Open Billiards 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Aerobics 9 a.m. Pretenders 9:30 a.m. Joint Therapy Line Dancing 9:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Men’s Billiards Noon Canasta 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong Wednesday 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

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Thursday ________________ 8 a.m. Open Billiards 9:30 a.m. Art Class 11:30 a.m. Men’s Billiards 12:30 p.m. Pinochle & Euchre 12:30 p.m. Mahjongg 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong 5 p.m. Cards 6 p.m. Dominoes Friday __________________ 8 am Woodshop 9 a.m. Arts & Crafts 9 a.m. Bocce (weather permitting)

Franklin DeGroodt Public Library 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay 321-952-6318 Mondays • 9:30 a.m. Art Class with Gloria Barto $5 per class. Call 772-663-1961 Mondays • 3 p.m. Sit ‘N Knit Wednesdays • 5:30 p.m. Hatha Yoga $5/class

Monday __________________ 12:30-4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Lessons Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Yoga Tap Dancing Shuffleboard Aerobics Duplicate Bridge Chair Exercise Games Galore

Wednesday ______________ Writing Class 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 12:30 p.m. ACBL open Bridge

Thursday 9 a.m. 1 - 3p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

Painting Mahjongg Rubber Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Thursday ________________ 9:10 a.m. Rockettes Exercise 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Interm. Tap 11 a.m. Canasta & Pinochle 12:30 p.m. ACBL Dup. Bridge 12:30 p.m. SHINE office

Friday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

Jazzercise Lite Tai Chi Dup. Bridge BINGO

Saturday 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard Duplicate Bridge

Friday __________________ 9 a.m. Art & Painting 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Zumba 12:15 p.m. Adv. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Party Bridge 2 p.m. Ballroom Dance Saturday ________________ 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays

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Thursdays • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tai Chi with Dianne Douglass $5. 321-773-2139 Tuesdays • 4:30-5:45 p.m. Yoga with Nancy Mitts $5. Call 321-777-7167 Tuesday, March 22 • 1 p.m. Great Decisions 2011: Responding to the Financial Crisis A program presented by the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast. Call Mary Nicolay at 321-723-6169 for information.

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1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 321-773-6458 www.satellitebeach.org

Sat., March 12 • 8 a.m.-noon City-Wide Garage Sale Clubs, organizations residents will raise money for Relay for Life. Fri., March 18 • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. AARP Senior Driving Safety Program Ages: Adults 50 years & up The course certificate is valid for 3 years & may entitle you to an auto insurance discount. $12/AARP member & $14 nonmember. To sign up, call 321773-4400 ext.145 Monday, March 14 - April 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sign Language Students will learn basic sign language, which includes finger spelling, numbers and important signing for emergencies. $25/session. Ages: 8 years to adults.

West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate, West Melbourne 321-952-6318 Wed., March 23 • 6:30 p.m. India Frank Perkins, world traveler and raconteur, shares his trip to India with pictures of the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, street markets and tales of traffic snarls, wandering cows and his unusual adventures. This is a free program. Call 321-952-4508 for more information.

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Cocoa, Fla. resident Cary Troxel (L) invited Marvin Goldstein, his lifelong friend and acclaimed pianist, and vocalist Vanessa Joy to perform at Coastal Community Church on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011

Thank you Coastal Community Church for bringing several hundred people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds together in Port St. John for a celebration of music that transcended titles or denominations. The Feb. 4 concert with acclaimed pianist Marvin Goldstein and vocalist Vanessa Joy was the result of a lifelong friendship between CCC member Cary Troxel and the world-traveling musician. Troxel and Goldstein, friends for 50 years, first met in middle school in Fort Lauderdale. “I can remember Marvin carrying around an accordion the size of a Buick,” laughed Troxel. “We’ve stayed in touch. I asked him to come and perform at our church. He said ‘yes.’ ” Those attending the free two-hour performance were captivated with Goldstein’s humor and talent on the

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ivories and with the wonderful message in song by vocalist Vanessa Joy. Goldstein chose selections from Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof and whimsical standards. Perhaps the highlight of the night was a 15-minute video of the life of Christ featuring hymns and special arrangements performed by Joy. Goldstein began his musical training at age 9, receiving a scholarship to Tel Aviv University School of Music at age 18. Raised in Jewish tradition, in 1985, he converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon). He now takes his “life’s work” around the globe to audiences of all races, creeds and religions. He and Joy toured Egypt with the U.S. Embassy at the end of 2010. “Talking can only go so far, music goes beyond,” said Goldstein. CCC may be one of the best-kept secrets in Port St. John. The large steel facility has housed worshipers since last summer. Members met at the local community center prior to the completion. Three services on the weekends bring in between 500-700 attendees, said associate pastor Robert Gaulin. Services are held at 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. The church is located at 5795 Falcon Blvd., Port St. John. For information, call 321-639-7346 or visit www.coastalcommunity.net. If your church or organization will sponsor a special Easter event, please contact Linda Humphrey at ahnie2@aol.com by March 10. SL

Two Woman Show March 1 – April 1 The amazing sculptures of Monnia Ahmed and Suzanne Frank will be showcased in the Harris Corporation Art Gallery during the month of March. Monnia Ahmed is a talented and award-winning artist who has assembled a wonderful collection of original, multi-media, one-of-a- kind works of art. She is mostly self-taught and heavily inspired by art deco, art nouveau, and she is also fascinated by the works of Erte. Suzanne Frank specializes in sculpting eery, haunting, playful and wispy clay figurines. The sculptures of these creative artists are on display at the Harris Corporation Art Gallery from March 1 to April 1, 2011. Exhibits showcased in the Harris Corporation Art Gallery at the King Center for the Performing Arts are available for viewing by ticketed patrons attending performances on the main stage at the theatre. For more information, call The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts at 321-433-5717. SL

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Residents of The Fountains in Melbourne often get their legs rubbed, feet massaged and nails trimmed for free without leaving the comfort of their community because they have volunteered as guinea pigs for nurses of a foot care and nail course that is hosted at the assisted and independent living facility. Stacey Clark, R.N., and assistant executive director of The Fountains, was approached in 2009 by Shelly BurdetteTaylor, CEO of TayLORD Health, which prepare R.N.s to test for the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Foot and Nail Care Certification board exam. “She has family here in Melbourne and was looking for an eastern location to hold her courses,” Clark said. “I thought it was really good. Sometimes you get podiatrists that come and take care of resident’s feet, but it’s not a holistic approach, so it has raised my awareness to not just their feet but their legs too.” Taylor, board certified in wound and foot care with a Ph.D in nursing education, lives in San Diego, Calif., but travels

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Antiques or Junque By anne MccollaM

Q: The pictured small pitcher belonged to my great-grandfather. We think it must be over 150 years old. Standing approximately 5 inches tall, it is in mint condition and decorated with a metallic finish and a wide blue band. There is no manufacturer’s mark. I would appreciate any information you can provide. A: You have a copper luster cream pitcher that was probably made in Staffordshire, England, around 1850. A plethora of copper luster pieces were made in the early to late 1800s and they were usually not marked with the name of the manufacturer. Your pitcher is collectible and would probably be worth $75 to $125. Q: I would like some information on my serving bowl. Decorated with a Western saddle and cowboy boots against a tan background, it is 12 inches in diameter. Marked on the back, you will see the words: "Wallace China — Los Angeles, Calif." A: The Wallace China Co. made your bowl. It was located in Vernon, Calif., from 1931 to 1964. Created by Western artist and cowboy, Till Goodan, the pattern is “Boots and Saddle.” “Boots and Saddle,” “Pioneer Trails” and “Rodeo” were three of his most famous patterns. His signature can usually be found somewhere in the designs. Buyer beware! Some of his designs have been reproduced. New pieces do not include “Wallace China” or “California” in the mark. Your bowl is circa 1940s, and it can be seen selling in antiques shops for $240 and up. SL

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