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Cocoa Beach resident Jim Myers wrestled for decades as George “The Animal” Steele, while also teaching and coaching at a Detroit high school. Senior LIfe Photo By MIKE GAFFEY Jim Myers said he came to Cocoa Beach to die. Instead, he found new reasons to live. Myers, 77, who rose to fame as the hairy, green-tongued, turnbucklechomping pro wrestling wildman George “The Animal” Steele, had been diagnosed in 1988 with Crohn’s disease, an incurable bowel ailment, and had been told by his doctors to move to the mountains to spend his last days. Suffering from bad knees and preferring beaches to mountain peaks,
Myers and his wife of 58 years, Pat, chose to move to Florida instead. They looked at residences in South and West Florida before a fellow pro wrestler, Tony Garea, invited Steele to his Cocoa Beach condominium after a wrestling show in Orlando. “As we came across those two bridges, it was like utopia at the end of those two bridges,” Steele recalled. “It was like ‘Wow!’ ” The couple eventually bought an oceanfront condo. There, Myers, who had spent three decades wrestling around the world, grappled with his crippling disease for 10 years. Then in
1998, Myers’ stunned doctors told him his Crohn’s had vanished “Just last week the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation sent one of their people from New York and a couple of photographers to do a story in their magazine about my health and my improvement,” Myers said. He spent more than a month in the hospital after his final match due to Crohn’s and once considered suicide because of his struggles with the disease. “I haven’t had any markers of Crohn’s. I’m not saying I’m in remission, but I have no
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Iran-Contra. That operation involved the prohibited sale of weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages, with proceeds diverted to anti-government Contra rebels in Nicaragua. The ensuing investigation rocked the Reagan White House, and North received a three-year suspended sentence, two years’ probation and a $150,000 fine in 1989. His convictions were overturned a year later. North moved on from the scandal, becoming a syndicated conservative columnist as well as a successful author and hosting “War Stories With Oliver North” on Fox News. Joe Steckler, who retired as a captain after a 38-year Navy career and bought copies of North’s book for his children, in-laws and a grandson, recalled once putting 200 midshipmen on report for a late-night water fight at the Naval Academy that left halls filled with several inches of water. He mentioned the incident during his talk with North. “I asked him, ‘Were you involved in that Saturday night fight, Colonel?’ ” Joe Steckler said. “He said, ‘I don’t remember if I was in that one but I got in a lot of them.’ ” For more information, visit olivernorth.com. SL
Joe Steckler of Satellite Beach got a chance to have a long talk with a fellow U.S. Naval Academy graduate while visiting the Patrick Air Force Base Exchange. Steckler and his wife, Terry, were third in line to have retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North sign six copies of his latest book, “Counterfeit Lies.” North stopped by the base for two hours on June 18 as part of a whirlwind tour for his novel, and hundreds turned out to greet him. The Fox News contributor and a key figure in the notorious Iran-Contra scandal in the 1980s remembered Joe Steckler as the Naval Academy’s 13th Company officer, one of 24 academy graduates chosen to indoctrinate new midshipmen. “There was a huge line there and he kept talking,” Joe Steckler said. “And of course he was signing books the whole time, but he remembered. He remembered names. And it wasn’t a fake thing.” Arriving in a black tour bus, a smiling North was met with cheers from admirers waiting in a line that extended to the exchange’s north entrance. He made no public comments, but chatted with book buyers, shook hands and posed for photographs. North’s latest novel is about Jake Kruse, a maverick FBI agent who uncovers a plot to attack the United States. Previous works by the New York Times bestselling author include “Under Fire,” “War Stories – Operation Iraqi Freedom” and “American Heroes.” North, who earned the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during By Attorney the Vietnam War, TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH has been writing books since he was 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL deputy-director of For A Complimentary Copy the National Security Council under Phone 321 267 — 4770 President Ronald Reagan, overseeing several covert operations, including
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By Mike Gaffey David Graham, dean of students at Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, proudly wears a ring his father gave him. The ring is no ordinary ring. It’s an NFL Hall of Fame ring. And Graham’s father was no ordinary dad. He was legendary Cleveland Browns quarterback Otto Graham, who won seven championships and competed for three more during a spectacular 10-year pro football career. “The year before he passed away, he started the beginnings of Alzheimer’s, and he sat down with me and asked me if I would wear the ring in his honor,” Graham said of his father, who died in 2003 at age 82. “And I cried like I was 2 years old. I said it would be an honor to do it.” Growing up as the son of a football icon instilled Graham with a passion for athletics, coaching and teaching that’s lasted 40 years so far. He’s been a dean at several boarding schools and has been a head coach of five different sports. Graham and his wife, Mary, came to Florida Air, a private, co-ed college prep boarding school for grades six through 12 in May 2013 after three years at Milton Hershey School, a private boarding school in Hershey, Pa. They settled in Pennsylvania after having moved back to the U.S. mainland from a school in Hawaii in order to be closer to their four grown children and their grandkids. “We enjoy FAA thoroughly,” said Graham, who lives on
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Happy Birthday to the USA, a place we all call home The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of year. Now that I live in Florida, it also represents some of the hottest weather we must endure through the year, but you get what you get, and it’s a small price to pay for paradise most of the year. There is a lot of excitement going on in Viera, a place many Senior Life readers call home, starting with the Fourth of July Great American Celebration that takes place Saturday, July 5 at Space Coast Stadium. It’s the 20th anniversary of this event, and it marks the 25year anniversary of the community of Viera itself, officially formed Aug. 4 1989 with the groundbreaking of the Brevard County School District headquarters in Viera. That was one of many strategically wise donations of land made by A. Duda & Sons, the founding family of the community named Viera for the word “faith” in founder Andrew Duda’s native Slovak language. Stay tuned for exciting news in next month’s Senior Life on the newest donation of land that will be timed to mark the official community birth date. When you see me out in the community you know my pride and joy is Carson, who will turn 9 next month. As a boomer, I seek out activities that will reignite the child in me so I can remain active with my little guy, and the planned Children’s Museum looks like a great option. Kitty and Walter Drew are the sparkplugs behind this needed attraction, which will be a place we can bring our children and grandchildren to get them excited about discovery play. They will have fun learning all the things we want them to learn so they can have a good life and we can have a good economy: science, technology, engineering and math, also known by the acronym STEM. Check out the Grandparents Rock! section on page 13 to learn more about this project and get involved to make it happen. Lastly, enjoy this last full month with the grandchildren before we see them go back to school in August or later up North. As everyone with small children gets told, the days pass slowly but the years go by fast! Jill Gaines | jill@myseniorlife.com
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markers. Things have happened that are just unbelievable.” Myers’ career, chronicled in his 2013 memoir “Animal” by Triumph Books, similarly defies belief. Raised in Detroit, Myers struggled in school due to undiagnosed dyslexia. But his size and athleticism got the attention of top college coaches, and he earned a scholarship to play football at Michigan State. After graduating in 1961, Myers spent the next 25 years as a teacher and coach at his old high school, Madison Heights, leading the school’s wrestling and football teams to several championships. But by 1962, Myers, a soon-to-be father of three who was making $4,300 a year as a teacher, needed some extra income. A friend recommended that Myers try pro wrestling. Myers, who thought wrestling was phony but was intrigued by wrestlers’ salaries, called a local wrestling promoter, who was impressed by his build and hired him as a novice grappler named “The Student.” The promoter agreed that Myers should wear a mask so he could teach by day and wrestle at night. “There was a whole lot of split personality during that time,” Myers said of his double life. Myers’ big break came when thenWWWF champion Bruno Sammartino saw him wrestle in Detroit and invited him to compete in Pittsburgh. Since he was no longer in the Detroit area, he could wrestle without a mask. He adopted the name George Steele, became known as a wild, brawling,
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that was just really humbling.” Writing a book was “a great experience,” Myers said. “What that did for me more than anything was to let me look at my life through the rear view mirror, and I can see where God was touching my life before He led me to Cocoa Beach.” After two decades in Brevard, “The Animal” has a soft spot for his Space Coast den. “When I moved to Cocoa Beach, I was told I had about six months to live,” Myers said. “So basically I found a whole new life and everything got so much better in Cocoa Beach it’s unbelievable. It’s like God meant for me to be there.” Myers’ book can be found at Amazon.com. SL
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Fountains employee and team win gold at national Special Olympics By Rae Botsford Charles “Chuck” Conway, an employee at The Fountains of Melbourne, just went for the gold — and won. Conway and the Unified Sports softball team went to the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in Princeton, N.J., which was held from June 14 to 21. The competition featured 3,500 athletes in 16 different sports, and was televised. “It’s on the biggest stage there is,” said his coach, Tonya Snodgrass, who has been volunteering with the Special Olympics for 26 years. This is the fifth year she’s been working with the Unified Sports softball team, which she started specifically to take to the national level. “It was just such a great mix with the unified partners and the athletes. They just clicked right off the bat,” she said. After succeeding at area, regional and state levels, they won the right to represent Florida. Their county funds would have covered the cost, but instead of using them, the athletes raised the money to go as part of a team-building project. “My goal in going is the sportsmanship and working as a team, whether we win or lose. That’s the most important thing,” Snodgrass said. Conway graduated from Melbourne High School in 1986, after which his mother, Suzanne Conway, had him get involved with the Brevard Achievement
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Center (BAC) in Rockledge. “From there, he got involved in Special Olympics, independent living, getting a job and even is married,” Suzanne Conway said. Folks at the Fountains threw a “bon voyage” party for him just before he left for the games, where the team went undefeated in the tournament and took home the gold medal. “There is accomplishment at the end,” Suzanne Conway said. “There is accomplishment in all your hard endeavors.” For more information, go to specialolympics.org or specialolympicsflorida.org. SL
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Conway, top left, and the Unified Sports softball team went to the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in Princeton, N.J., which was held from June 14 to 21. The competition featured 3,500 athletes in 16 different sports, and was televised.
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Uncle Sam’s nephew truly born on the Fourth of July by Maria Sonnenberg Independence Day is also a birthday for retired USAF Lt. Col. Joseph Tichich, one of those fortunate Americans to first see the light of day on the Fourth of July. Perhaps his birth date had something to do with Tichich’s career, for the Cape Canaveral resident has spent his life in a very red-white-and-blue way by serving others. The Minneapolis native does not hail from a military family, but while in college and earning pocket money at a gas station, he would often strike up a conversation with an Air Force recruiter from the office across the street. “I was not doing very well in college and I always remembered the Air Force recruited, so I enlisted,” Tichich said. It was a busy time for Tichich, who married his college sweetheart Mary Jo two weeks before going into the Air Force in 1974. “It was the best thing we ever did,” he said. “I’ve never regretted it.” Starting at the bottom, Tichich worked his way to the top in a service career that spanned more than three
decades. Stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Texas until his discharge from active duty in 1979, Tichich immediately joined the Air Force Reserves in Minneapolis and served for six years with the 934th Communications Flight. He joined the Minnesota Air National Guard 210th Engineering Installations Squadron until he accepted a commission as engineering officer with the 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron. In 1991, he was appointed a deputy base civil engineer for the 133rd Airlift Wing. By 1994, Tichich was a lieutenant colonel when he returned to the 210th Engineering Installations Squadron, this time as executive officer and workload controller. With an itch for serving overseas, Tichich deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as engineering installation officer. He also served as commander of the 386th Mission Support Group at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. In 2008, he became detachment commander at various locations in Afghanistan, responsible for airmen assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Teams. He also was director of information technology for the Joint Task Force at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
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Oh, the humanities, at Suntree, Cocoa libraries By Linda Wiggins Whether young or old, studying Western humanities can open our eyes to potential new joys in life. “Henry Ford said it so well: ‘Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young,’ ” said George V. Richards of Suntree. The retired humanities professor will teach “Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome” at the Suntree/Viera Library from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, July 19, 26 and Aug. 2. He’ll also teach it spanning four weeks at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31. If you think it will be a staid collection of college lectures, think again, Richards said. The experience is more akin to a civilized interchange of ideas that may certainly advance to passionate debate, but will stop at agree to disagree rather than advance to knock-down, drag-out. “You offer your opinion and your experience, and another person will do the same. We use a lot of humor, which gets people excited and engaged,” Richards said. “If you want your horizons expanded, it’s the class you want to go to.” Richards received his bachelor’s degree in music from Stetson University in 1977, and went on to earn his master’s degree in church music from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1980. He has been a featured soloist for the Bach Festival Choir in Winter Park and has recorded two CDs of music ranging from opera to jazz. “This course is all about learning why we like certain things through an introduction to the architecture, sculpture and
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Writing seminar offers bookselling tips Local writer Marshall Frank, a retired homicide detective and award-winning author of 12 books, fiction and non-fiction, will conduct a high-powered, half-day writing seminar for aspiring authors from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2, entitled, “So You Want To Write a Book?” The cost is $30. The seminar will be at the Viera Hampton Inn, off I-95 and Wickham Rd. Persons interested should register at marshallfrank.com. For more information, call 321-254-3398. SL
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Running is a matter of course for this master By Jeff navin Ever since he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2002, Joe Hultgren likes to joke that he was on the 25-year plan. His love of running is bound to last more than that. Hultgren, a resident of Melbourne, recently earned the masters titles in each of Brevard County’s three major running series — Space Coast Runners, Titusville and Running Zone. At 54, Hultgren is happy with his life as both a runner and a software developer for ADP, which helps businesses with their taxes and payroll. The native of Terryville, Conn. attended what is now the University of Central Connecticut for a semester before following his parents down to West Palm Beach at the age of 19. “I was married at 20 and I was selling shoes for a living,’’ said Hultgren, who celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary on May 24 to his wife Priscilla. “One day, I decided to go out and look for another job. I was driving down U.S. 1 in what must have been Boynton Beach and I saw this pretty building and I thought that would be a nice place to work. I pulled into their parking lot, went in and looked through their directory in the lobby. I saw they had some computer programmers on the third floor. “The two programmers there were willing to talk to me. I asked them how to get into the field, and one said I’d need a four-year degree. The other one told me I could go to a technical school and be out and working in six months.
I always thought computers were the way to go and I wanted to get into software back in high school.’’ Hultgren was a good runner for Plainville High School in Connecticut, but he didn’t continue running after graduation. “If you didn’t run in college, I thought you were done running,’’ Hultgren said. “I didn’t know about road races back then. I stopped running. I started running again for a couple of years at 41, but then we had some family medical emergencies. My son and my wife got cancer.’’ Both his wife and his youngest son, Joseph, survived. “When both became stable, running became a stress reliever,’’ Hultgren said. “Then, seven years ago, I attended Coach Doug Butler’s Running Camp. I had run in only a couple of races before that. At the camp, I was running hard workouts with other people. There’s no replacement for that. The other people can push you to run harder and that makes it easier. You can always be successful if you put your mind to it. My plan was to run 18 minutes for the 5K. It took me five years, but I had a big smile on my face when I finished.’’ Since then, Hultgren has established personal best times of 17:55 for the 5K distance, which he posted at the age of 52. He ran a 10K race in 39:40 last fall, and he posted a personal-best time of 58:35 in a 15K club race. He even ran a 1,500-meter race in the Florida Senior Games in 4:55, which wasn’t that much slower than his personal best of 4:53 for the traditional and longer mile during his high school days.
“I stretch after I run and before running I do a little warmup,’’ Hultgren said. “Don’t be afraid to go slow. I’ve seen people compete only to hurt themselves by ramping it up too fast. I think you can build your aerobic system a lot faster than your muscles can respond. The heart and lungs say, ‘Let’s go,’ but the hamstrings say, ‘that’s too much.’ The body can respond amazingly to exercise, but the muscles take longer and don’t respond quite as quickly. You can’t go from running 20 miles a week to running 35 miles a week.’’ Hultgren, who is 5-foot-10 and weighs 145 pounds when he is in top shape, is listening to his body during the brutal heat of a Brevard County summer.
“I haven’t run as much the last two months,’’ Hultgren said. “It’s been a hard five years, and my body is telling me that I need a little rest. I want to come back with a vengeance in the fall. I’ll be back up to 30 miles a week in a couple of weeks.’’ Hultgren, who has four children ranging in age from 26 to 33, likes to listen to his wife when it comes to proper nutrition. “There’s no GMO and we go organic when possible,’’ Hulgren said. “My wife drinks almond milk, and I’m trying to get off dairy. Berries are good — strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. There’s no white sugar (in the house) and almost no white flour. Those will kill you.’’ SL
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Grandparents long for local science, adventure center By Linda Wiggins When Karen Stokes moved to Brevard County two years ago, she discovered something was missing. In Connecticut, there was a children’s museum with dinosaurs where her 5-year-old grandson Jackson loved making mechanical things with moving parts. “He loves learning about things while he is making things. All kids do. There needs to be a place here where kids can learn, with activities that they are interested in, to make them want to come back, something very interactive.” Kitty and Walter Drew are delighted to present the Stokes with the solution. The Children’s Museum Project is on a mission to establish the Interactive Adventure Center. “We want to establish a physical location within our community to serve as a rich, hands-on creative learning environment for children and families, caregivers and teachers,” said Kitty Drew, project coordinator. The mission of the project is to promote and develop play and innovation in science and art, with the vision of awakening the creative potential of all people, she said. Grandparents Jan and Brad Roshto of Melbourne Beach likewise are eager for the center’s establishment for their granddaughter, Liliana Suarez, who at 10 months is entering prime time for early development advancements through interactive play. “We have the Orlando Science Center, but it is so far away,” Jan Roshto said. “We need a place locally where there can be art activities, science activities, maybe a domed movie theatre so we can take a trip through space. Children’s brains need to be stimulated. They may not know they are learning because they are having so much fun. That is the key.” Walter Drew, Ph.D., pointed out the irony of living on the Space Coast without such a facility in existence. “We are known as the home of innovation. Man went to the moon from here,” said Drew, founder of the Reusable Resources Adventure Center in Melbourne, which hosts outreach events in support of the Children’s Museum Project. “If we are to rise to the challenge of being a commercial space port, our children will need to be masters of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM for short. The Interactive Adventure Center will be a very vital piece in this puzzle, but it won’t happen without the support of all facets of the community.” For more information on the Interactive Adventure Center, go to reusecenterbrevard.org and click the Children’s Museum Project. For updates on the project, “like” the Melbourne Children’s Museum Project Facebook page. To experience the possibilities of the project through
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My grandchildren use phrases such as “Dude,” and “Like” when they talk. With their friends it’s OK, but I’ve heard them use the word “Dude” when addressing their parents. I think that’s disrespectful. Should I speak up or keep out of it? —Nana Carol Dear Nana: Young people of all generations create and use their own special slang and phrases. In the 1920s, “the cat’s pajamas” and “putting on the ritz” meant style. In the 1950s, “big daddy” meant an older person and “like crazy, man,” described something good. Phrases sometimes get recycled, one generation to the next. Once people mature, they often drop slang and the next generation creates their own. Let your grandchildren express themselves as their peers do as long as it’s not vulgar. You may want to share with them some of the phrases your generation used. They’d probably enjoy that. —Gramma Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, is the Brevard author of “How to Help When Parents Grieve” and “Justice and Revenge.” Send your letters to Gramma to Hollyfoxvellekoop@yahoo.com.
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Local author takes on serial killer in upcoming documentary By Katie Parsons Local author Anna Flowers Brotemarkle has never shied away from truly understanding a story. As a crime reporter, she says she earned the respect of police officers by asking the tough questions and never being afraid to roll up her sleeves. Brotemarkle was even permitted to once watch an autopsy being performed, an experience that she has since been able to describe in her books. “There are a lot of things you really have to experience as a writer to be able to write about them,” she said. It is that vigilance for accuracy that has made Brotemarkle a sought-after expert when discussing certain criminal cases in Florida. Under the pen name Anna Flowers, Brotemarkle will be part of a television documentary filming in July that centers on Florida serial killer Bobby Joe Long. Long was convicted in 1985 of the brutal sexual assaults and murders of 10 women in Hillsborough County and is on death row in Florida. The documentary is being made by England-based TwoFour Productions and is part of a larger series called “Born to Kill?” that focuses on the nature versus nurture debate when it comes to violent criminals. For this installment of the documentary, Brotemarkle will add her insight into the criminal mind of Long, based on years of her own research, and based on the findings of her book on the subject titled “Bound to Die.” The book was originally published
in 1995 and has received multiple mass printings. The second edition of the book will be released in July and has more than 5,000 additional words and updates on the Long case. “Bound to Die” was Brotemarkle’s second true-crime book. The first one published in 1993, “Blind Fury,” ended up launching a whole new career for the journalist and one-time crime reporter. “At that time, true crime was really just starting to become popular,” Brotemarkle said. “You see so many TV shows based on these concepts today, but back then, it was just ‘L.A. Law.’ ” The rise in true-crime popularity, and Long’s enduring intrigue, have worked together to build Brotemarkle’s success, she said. Through her writing, she has also had the opportunity to meet other contemporary true-crime mystery writers and has been a member of the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime panels through the years. In the past, she also has appeared on other television documentaries on A&E’s Bio channel and on TLC. In addition to her writing and speaking engagements, Brotemarkle enjoys playing in a ukulele band and a jazz band, too. Her son Ben is the director of the Florida Historical Society in Cocoa Village and her daughter Belle is a judge in Volusia County. She has two grandsons who have graduated from college. For more information on the upcoming documentary and Brokemarkle’s books, go to annaflowersbooks.com. SL
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Conservation: you can make it happen leaders and passionate supporters of all kinds of organizations that cover distinct grounds of conservation from recycling to caring for injured wildlife. If you look in the For a true believer like dictionary, conservation is me in partnerships, in defined as “the protection of working together to get the animals, plants and natural best results and accomplish resources; the careful use of more, it was beautiful to natural resources (such as see so many different faces trees, oil, etc.) to prevent them coming together to celebrate from being lost or wasted.” conservation. It sounds like a very big job Vince Lamb, one of the and hard to accomplish, but founders of Preserve Brevard, Marcia Booth many local organizations and was the emcee of the awards. individuals are committed to make it No one would have been a better fit for happen. that task. Lamb’s great dedication to In April, the inaugural Charlie the cause can be recognized throughout Corbeil Conservation Awards, the years and in the activities developed sponsored by Viera Voice, revealed through the organization he leads. some of those individuals in our Founded in 2004, Preserve community and brought 180 people Brevard has been active in promoting into the same room. Among them were conservation, disseminating information and bringing organizations together. One of its purposes is to “build awareness and promote the benefits of conservation land,” focusing on volunteer opportunities and passive recreation on the existing conservation lands. Currently, you or older, unemployed If If you are are age age 55 o55 r older, unemployed and meet certain income Water and Land the Florida and meet certain income guidelines, Conservation guidelines, you qualify may qualify for help in finding employment through Amendment, you may for help in finding or simply Amendment 1, has the Senior C ommunity S ervice E mployment P rogram. employment through the Senior their attention. Assisting in Community Service Employment Program. educating about the If interested please contact our office at (321)956-‐1444 or stop bvoters y amendment that will be on Ifointerested please office our ffice located at 17 Econtact . Hibiscus our Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 the November 2014 ballot at (321) 956-1444 or stop by our office became a priority this year located at 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd., for Preserve Brevard. Melbourne, FL 32901. By Marcia Booth president and founder, Recycle Brevard
Vince Lamb is one of the founders of Preserve Brevard. On Aug. 28, Preserve Brevard will conduct a special event where former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will discuss Amendment 1 — what it is, why it is important and why Floridians should support it. The event, co-sponsored by 15 other organizations, will be at the Florida Institute of Technology in the Gleason Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The proposed amendment to the state constitution aims at funding conservation projects by setting aside 33 percent of existing documentary stamp tax revenue, i.e. without any increase in taxes, and it is very much in line with Preserve Brevard’s mission.
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Organizations like Preserve Brevard need a great deal of support as they are trying to help get done that big job called conservation. The responsibility toward conservation, however, lies in each one of us, in everything we do. Simply put by Conservation International, the true meaning of conservation is to “protect the planet that provides.” So let’s make that our mission, too. Let’s make it happen. For information about Preserve Brevard’s event in August, contact Lamb at vince@vincelamb.com. SL
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One of the best things we can invest in is keeping our seniors in their homes for the longest possible time. I know this because from the time I was able to recall spoken words, this is what my mother told me before she was even into her 50s. I was able to help her to accomplish this until she passed peacefully from this plane to the next at the age of 93. I know this because my husband’s mother feels the same way. She would rather be master of the domain she has built for herself than live any place else, even if it means a simple existence, and none of the bells and whistles of concierge care. My husband and I are members of the Sandwich Generation, which means we are concerned with the care of our aging parents at the same time our children also need our focus. Aerospace pioneer Ron Morgan keeps on ticking and stays involved with so many civic, military and nonprofit causes it would make your head spin. He is a member of the Brevard County Commission on Aging and recently invited a representative of the Lake Mary Police Department to present information on Seniors Intervention Group, a nonprofit, allvolunteer effort that tends to the needs of the aging frail, from basic home repairs to an entire roof replacement. The presenter was SIG founder Zach Hudson, a Lake Mary police officer who, like virtually all safety personnel, responds to many calls and comes away with the sadness of not being able to do much when a senior suffers from self neglect but desperately wants to remain in his or her own home. Until now. He coordinates volunteers from churches, gets supplies donated from businesses and inspires government and nonprofit agencies to cooperate. Referrals come from his fellow police officers or residents can call in directly for help. In Brevard, we have a fine
The Sandwich Generation Linda Wiggins assortment of senior-support agencies and nonprofit groups. A number of them offer bits and pieces of what SIG does, but nothing that has been super embraced by community volunteers, especially from the faith-based community. All of them do a fine job, despite the almost constant focus on striving for money to stay afloat. There seems to be some magic in the all-volunteer concept. The SIG brochure is filled with inspiring reasons to volunteer or donate supplies; mainly the purely good feeling of knowing you helped someone in need. I hope Morgan influences the powers that be and inspires a Zach Hudson of our own to rise up and get something like this going in Brevard. Charities like those that help children with disabilities or homeless pets, for example, are great. But there is only one disadvantaged population that each person alive has a 100 percent chance of joining, and it doesn’t take a disease. All you have to do is outlive your money. SL
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Boomer Senior Sentiments Do you miss the space program? Photos by Bob Parente and Walter Kiley
Caroline Noel “I miss the space program so much that I just purchased a yearly pass to the Space Center. I want to stay on top of the Orion and Dreamchaser programs.”
Linda Wiggins is a member of the Sandwich Generation, which refers to persons who must oversee or provide care for an aging parent, while at the same time caring for young children or continuously keeping adult children from returning to the nest. Sometimes all three. Contact her with comments or questions at LindaWiggins123@aol.com. If you would like to find out more about the SIG program, go to seniorsinterventiongroup. org or to reach Morgan, email ameriflagrbm@gmail.com.
Gail Peek “I miss the camaraderie. Everyone out there was a family all working to a single goal. Everyone on the space program always pulled together to make everything work.”
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I recently had the opportunity to join a local senior group on a delightful and educational cruise on the Indian River Lagoon. This cruise is just the activity you need to introduce our lovely area to your family and out-of-town relatives and friends. The “Good Natured River Tours” cruise departs from its berth at Grills Riverside Restaurant just north of the Pineda Causeway Bridge and U.S. 1 on the Indian River Lagoon. We departed at 10:30 a.m. for a twohour cruise. As we left the dock, Capt. Bill Reynolds and his lovely mate Kelly Reynolds alerted the passengers of a nearby family of dolphins. This was the first of a half a dozen sightings of bottlenose dolphins and manatees as we cruised along the Indian River Lagoon and a section of the southern Banana River. We cruised slowly south under the Pineda Causeway Bridge and then close to the shore of South Tropical Trail. Capt. Reynolds gave us a running overview of the history of the lagoon and interesting highlights of the many lovely homes on Tropical Trail. There was a lot of building activity going on: new homes being built, homes being renovated and the installation of docks for owners’ boats. Very interesting. These folks are spending big money; possibly we are seeing the end of this nasty Great Recession we have endured and better days are ahead. We cruised south to the southern tip
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of Tropical Trail where the Indian River Lagoon joins the Banana River. Here we viewed the famous remnants of the landmark of Dragon Point. The Merritt Island Dragon was a dragon-shaped green cement structure that stood at the southern tip of Merritt Island, known as Dragon Point. The Dragon was built in 1971 and was created from tons of cement and steel. It stood 36 feet high and 65 feet long. Known as “Annie,” the dragon served as a landmark for both locals and boaters, and also as a playhouse for children. In August 2002, the Dragon was badly damaged in a storm and collapsed into the water. That was the end of Annie. Our group and the rest of the passengers had a great time. Try it. You’ll be pleased. Good Natured River Tours is located at Grills Riverside, 6075 N. U.S. 1, Melbourne. Cruises are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. They also have Sunset Cruises on weekends. For rates and reservations, call 321-987–0088 or go to goodnaturedrivertours.com SL To access my previously published travel articles, go to myseniorlife.com.
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People up North spend all winter complaining about the cold, spend thousands of dollars to travel to Florida to warm up, then complain about the heat until they get back home where they can again complain about the cold. Why? I’m starting to think it has nothing to do with the weather. It is more about the “whether” as in “whether or not” they just want to complain about something. So let me get this straight. You live in a northern state that since the dawn of time rarely gets above freezing from November to March, but you just can’t
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Downsizing
Challenges of Living to Age 100
Remember the joy in moving to your first small apartment and then the first house with your spouse? Children arrived, your income increased and you moved to a larger house. Quickly, you became empty nesters. Now the house is too much to maintain and is just too big. Time to downsize or stay put — that is the challenge. Some people stay put. Dorothy Loveless of Closworth, England, recently celebrated her 107th birthday in the same cottage where she was born and lived her whole life. She has no intention of moving. “I have had some good times and some bad times in this house, but I try to remember all the good times,” she said. “I miss the noise and the laughter, but at least I have the memories.” Emotional ties often make it difficult to leave a familiar place with all your treasures and stuff. Making the transition is made easier by recognizing that “less is more.” Consider the downsizing move to a retirement community or assisted living as a new adventure. My wife and I have moved a dozen times in 50 years. Each change brought new experiences and new friends. Yes, you have to get rid of stuff. Organize your belongings by treasure (must keep), donate and junk. Retain special furniture, keepsakes and items with memories. Blend them into a pleasant new smaller environment.
Hire an interior decorator to help with the downsizing process. Don’t be surprised if your children and grandkids do not want your stuff. They are creating their own environment and lifestyle with their stuff. When you have made the decision to downsize, think of the opportunities to share what you have with others. Some years ago, we had a young couple who were preparing to move to their first house. They helped us move to a location with less space. We gave them many of the items they needed to start their household. It was a win-win situation. Many services are available to help with downsizing. Your monthly issues of Senior Life and the annual Boomer Guide are valued resources. The Aging Matters in Brevard organization can connect you with vendors. The ReStore of Habitat for Humanity and many of the charity thrift shops will gladly accept your donations to help others. Downsizing relieves stress and helps one live longer. SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting firm. You can contact him at topicsed@aol. com
I have found in my experience that if something happens every year for like a million straight years, in all likelihood, IT’S GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN! Now, I could be wrong. Next year may be different. Yeah, and the Cleveland Browns will win the Super Bowl. Ladies and Gentlemen, some things in life are just not possible, and it’s time we face up to it. So here it is, the middle of summer in Florida and people up North don’t want to come down because it’s just too hot. News flash, IT’S WARMER IN CHICAGO THAN ORLANDO. Oh it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. Hey I can surely understand that you
would rather live in Tornado Alley in the plains than in all that humidity. Really? Has humidity wiped out any small towns lately? News flash No. 2, we don’t go outside when it’s humid unless we have to. Oh, and there’s that little insignificant invention from 1902 by Willis Carrier called the “air conditioner.” We use it in Florida so we don’t have to complain about the heat. Of course, I may be overlooking the fact that it is human nature to always complain about something. You have to decide if it’s the weather or whether the weather really matters. Stay cool. SL
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Parrish teams up with Mayo Clinic Care Network By Mike Gaffey
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville has become the first Central Florida member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. “I am extremely proud to stand here today and say to you that today, we are one of America’s finest healing environments,” Parrish President and Chief Executive Officer George Mikitarian said to applause during a joint announcement June 12 in the hospital’s lobby. With Parrish now the care network’s 29th member in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico and the third in Florida, Parrish physicians and providers can consult directly with Mayo Clinic specialists on medical cases and have 24-hour-a-day access to the latest medical information through the AskMayoExpert database. The partnership with the prestigious, 150-year-old nonprofit based in Rochester, Minn., is the result of several years of discussions between Parrish and Mayo, Mikitarian said. Dr. William Rupp, chief executive officer of the Mayo Clinic in Florida, said Mayo is “delighted” to add Parrish as a member of its three-year-old care network, noting that Mayo has long recognized that Parrish’s culture and patient-focused philosophy mirror its own. The 210-bed, nonprofit hospital at 951 N. Washington Ave. is ranked by Consumer Reports magazine as Florida’s safest medical center. “We believe that collaboration is still the best answer in healthcare and working closely with strong independent organizations like Parrish Medical Center is probably
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Parrish Medical Center in Titusville has become the first Central Florida member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Parrish continued from 20 innovate — together enhancing care. Here, in this community,” he said. Calling the formal collaboration “an investment in obtaining knowledge,” Mikitarian said the announcement makes Parrish “an incredibly, exponentially more valuable organization to this community.” “Regardless of where health goes, regardless of mergers and acquisitions, one thing is absolutely going to be necessary and that’s knowledge,” Mikitarian said. “And I cannot think of an organization that exemplifies the highest level of
knowledge in the world of health, wellness, injury prevention and research than the people at Mayo Clinic.” Titusville resident Roger Miller saluted the partnership. Miller, 82, who must travel to Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville hospital once a month for treatment, said he can now get the same care in his hometown. “What a wonderful, wonderful marriage,” Miller said. “Thank you. Thank you.” For more information, visit mayoclinic.org/ about/ or parrishmed.com. SL
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Anderson remains one of the ‘Boys of Summer’ at heart By Jeff Navin There’s always a chuckle when Jim Anderson talks to his former baseball teammates from Ohio University.
They ask if he’s still playing baseball, thinking that Father Time will eventually force the 64-year-old Cape Canaveral resident to put away his glove, bats and spikes for the final time.
Anderson still is playing baseball and roaming the outfield for the Palm Bay Americans, whether it be in the spring or fall in the Brevard County Baseball League or in the various World Series events which are held each fall and winter in Fort Myers. The Palm Bay Americans have been making that excursion every year since 1980. Anderson has made a lot of those trips. “It’s a ball — I’ve been blessed,’’ said Anderson, who played on the same college baseball team as Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt and former Chicago Cubs catcher Steve Swisher, whose son Nick plays for the Cleveland Indians. “I’ve been healthy, my arm is still good and I can catch flyballs. I’ve got to admit that I can still run well and I can still pick up the rotation of the ball. I need my glasses to hit, but I haven’t changed my prescription in maybe five or six years.’’ It almost came to an end in February 2000. “I was having chest pains all winter and I just thought I was out of shape,’’
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too many saturated fat snacks.’’ At Ohio University, Anderson played left field and pitched with Swisher as his battery mate. Schmidt was a shortstop back then before the Philadelphia Phillies converted him to third base. There’s always a heated debate about who’s the best third baseman of all time. Some say Schmidt, others love George Brett and Brooks Robinson also has his supporters. “Schmidt was the greatest athlete I ever saw and the greatest third baseman in history,’’ said Anderson, who played three seasons in the minor leagues for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians organizations. “He only played baseball in college, but he could do it all. He also was a great golfer. In college, we didn’t know how good we were. Scouting was different back then.’’ In the minor leagues with the Yankees, Anderson played with future big leaguers LaMarr Hoyt, Mike Heath, Tippy Martinez, Garth Iorg, Mickey Klutts and Ken Clay. Signing with the Yankees as an undrafted free agent was a simple decision. Anderson, a native of Ohio, had always idolized legendary outfielder Mickey Mantle. “Everyone has a dream where they think they can make it (to the big leagues),’’ Anderson said. “But only maybe 7 percent of the minor leaguers realize it. I enjoyed the minor leagues — even the bus trips were fun. Although, they were long.’’ Michael Anderson and Valerie Anderson, his two children, became fine baseball and softball players, respectively, for Merritt Island High School. “Michael has played for the Americans,’’ Anderson said. “It was fun playing in the same outfield with him.’’ For those who might want to dust off their glove and play baseball again, Anderson says it can be done. “You want to get on the treadmill and do a lot of walking,’’ Anderson said. “The walking helps the heart, and that’s a double bonus. You’ll want to play a lot of catch to crank up your arm. Hitting in the batting cages also can help.’’ For information on the various opportunities to play in the Brevard County Baseball League, call Troy Cox at 321-255-4400, 321-302-1705 or 321733-4807 or email him at troy.cox@ brevardparks.com SL
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Blazer teaches putting method that could revolutionize golf By Carl Kotala It’s become one of the hottest topics on the PGA and LPGA Tours in recent months, it is used by both the No. 1 men’s and women’s players in the world and … Justin Blazer, Duran Golf Club’s director of instruction, can teach it to you in just 30 minutes. By using the AimPoint Express method of putting, you can not only learn how to read greens better, but also predict just how much the ball is going to break. That could give golfers of any kind of level an edge to help them turn their putting game from a weakness to a major strength. And it’s easy to learn. “I think it’s going to revolutionize the way we read greens and the way we putt,” Blazer said. “Now, it’s predictable.” Founded by Mark Sweeney, AimPoint technology has been used on Golf Channel broadcasts since 2007 and even won the George Wensel Award for Technical Achievement at the 2007 Sports Emmy Awards. World No. 1 men’s player Adam Scott has seen a remarkable improvement in his putting stroke since he started using the AimPoint method. In 2011, Scott ranked No. 143 on the PGA Tour in strokes gained putting. Heading into this year’s U.S. Open, he was ranked 18th in that same category. Stacy Lewis, the LPGA Tour’s top-
ranked player, also uses the AimPoint system. According to Aimpointgolf.com, an instructional session will teach you — among other things — how to accurately identify the slope, how the slope’s direction and grade will affect the break and how to determine precisely how much each putt will break. The best part is, you don’t have to be a pro-level player to be able to use the AimPoint system. In fact, AimPoint Express — which debuted in February — originally was designed to make it easier for younger players to understand. Now, it’s really taking off. “The crazy thing was it was originally designed for kids, and the Tour players fell in love with it,” Blazer said. “The handicappers, the average players, fell in love with it because it was so easy. “You only need to teach them a couple of skills and in 30 minutes, I can have any level of players — from someone who has not even stepped on a course before to someone who is an elite Tour player — predicting break and getting the same reads I’m getting, which I find to be fascinating.” Blazer, one of only 14 AimPoint Level 2 instructors in the world, has taught the method to young players, women on the Symetra Tour, and also the Florida Tech men’s and women’s golf teams. He has done some clinics at Duran, and plans to do more in the coming months.SL
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Justin Blazer, the director of instruction at Duran Golf Club, demonstrates AimPoint Express, a method of reading greens that can help golfers accurately predict how a putt will break.
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Summer Events Sunday, July 13 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater —Death at the Doo-Wop Help crack the case. Dinner sponsored by Atlantic Shores. 4 to 7 p.m. $20 per person Sunday, August 10 TV Games & Ice Cream Social Jeopardy, Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune Game shows presented by The Game Show King’s Steve Robinson and Michael McNaughton. Sharpen your skills and you might be a contestant. Ice Cream Social sponsored by Glenbrooke at Palm Bay. 2 p.m. $12 per person Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay For information, call 321-724-1338
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health & wellness Dear Lance, I am still working and plan to work for a few more years. When I turn 65 in February 2015, I plan to enroll in Medicare. My questions are: Do I enroll in Medicare during the Annual Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7? I have read that if I enroll in Medicare during the Annual Enrollment period it will become effective on Jan. 1, 2015. However, I will not be 65 until February. How does that work? Would you advise me to take Medicare Part A and Part B at the
time that I turn 65? —Soon to be Medicare-eligible Dear Soon, Your first two questions are related, so I will answer them together. The Annual Enrollment Period occurs each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. It is for individuals already enrolled in Medicare who want to change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for the following year. Plan changes made during this time become effective on Jan. 1 of the following year. Since you will be enrolling in Medicare in February 2015, the Annual Enrollment Period for
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this year (2014) does not apply to you. Your Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare is seven months long. It begins three months before your birthday month, includes the month you turn 65, and ends three months after your birthday month. You are eligible to sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B during this time. According to Medicare, if you sign up for Part A and/or Part B during the first three months of your Initial Enrollment Period, in most cases your coverage will start on the first day of your birthday month. If you sign up for Part A and/or Part B after your birthday month, the start date for your Medicare coverage will be delayed. In your specific situation, for Medicare to start on Feb. 1, your Initial Enrollment Period is between Nov. 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015. Enrolling earlier during this period — November, December or January — is recommended to ensure that you have your Medicare coverage begin by Feb. 1. Concerning your third question, you are not required to enroll in both parts of Medicare at the same time. Part A (hospital insurance) covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care and hospice care. You pay no premium for this coverage if you have worked 40 quarters. Because you will still be employed, Medicare Part A would be secondary coverage to your existing plan. It is recommended that you sign up for Medicare Part A coverage. Part B (medical insurance) covers
medical services of physicians and other health care providers in an outpatient setting, durable medical equipment and some preventive services. Depending on the circumstances, either Part A or Part B covers home health care. In 2014, there is a monthly premium of $104.90 for Medicare Part B for the vast majority of enrollees. Part B would be the secondary payer to your present insurance and it would substantially duplicate the coverage you have presently. Some people who are working when they turn 65 and have strong group health insurance coverage initially decline to take Medicare Part B. Instead, they enroll upon their retirement or the discontinuation of their group health insurance coverage. As each situation is different, I recommend that you discuss your own circumstances with a SHINE counselor.
About SHINE SHINE is an award-winning statewide volunteer program that provides free, unbiased and confidential counseling and information for people on Medicare, their families, and caregivers. SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is administered in partnership with the state’s 11 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). To contact a SHINE counselor, call the Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800963-5337 or 321-752-8080 locally. In Brevard County, there are 11 SHINE offices to serve you, including two new offices in Satellite Beach. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, visit FloridaSHINE.org for more information or call the numbers above. SL If you have a question for the “Ask Lance” column, please write to Lance Jarvis at Senior Life, 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940. You may also contact him by email at jill@ myseniorlife.com or by telephone at 321-242-1235.
Frittata With Summer Veggies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 6-inch diced zucchini 1/2 diced red bell pepper 1/2 diced red onion 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. sea salt, divided 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 minced garlic cloves 1 chopped tomato 9 large organic eggs Instructions: In a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. When oil is heated, add zucchini, pepper, onion, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add in tomato and stir. Cook, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Whisk eggs, remaining salt and pepper until frothy. Pour frothy eggs over vegetable concoction, stirring gently. Reduce heat and cover, cooking for 15 minutes. Turn on oven broiler and preheat on low. Meanwhile, preheat broiler to low. Stick frittata under the broiler until fully set, about 3 minutes. Turn onto a platter or plate. Slice and serve either warm or cold. It serves four. Adapted from: www.paleoplan.com/2011/02-07/summer-vegetablefrittata/
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Travel
Buffalo, New York
a vibrant city By Brian Hayden Visit Buffalo-Niagara
Buffalo is a vibrant city filled with lots to do and discover for persons of all ages. At the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, you can see one of the world’s most impressive collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso and Warhol. Across the street, you’ll find the stunning Burchfield Penney Art Center, which is committed to the art of Buffalo and Western New York. As you walk around the city, you’ll come across some of the finest architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, Richard Upjohn, and Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Buffalo’s emerging Canalside district showcases the city’s waterfront and proud history of shipping along Lake Erie and the Erie Canal. The centerpiece of this district is the commercial slip, the western terminus of the Erie Canal dating from 1825 that has been re-excavated and restored. A system of bike trails, parks and boardwalks comprise Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and offer stunning views of the lake and city skyline. On the subject of history, you can stand where Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office at the recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site or learn about Buffalo’s Native American, ethnic and industrial heritage at the Buffalo History Museum. Mark Twain spent time in Buffalo in the late 19th century as a newspaper editor; and leaves from the original manuscript of the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” are on display in the Mark Twain Room at downtown’s central library. The city is also filled with African American heritage; for starters, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and other giants of jazz performed at the Colored Musicians Club, which is now a museum and still hosts regular gigs by area musicians. If performing arts are your thing, Buffalo has some two dozen theaters, anchored by the magnificent Shea’s Performing Arts Center, which hosts an annual Broadway Series. The Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is led by JoAnn Falletta, who has been hailed by the New York Times as one of the finest conductors of her generation. While Buffalo is justifiably proud of its chicken wings (and no trip to Buffalo is complete without a stop at the Anchor Bar, where wings first took flight 50 years ago this year), it also has 400 independently owned restaurants, delicious local specialties, a pair of wine trails and vibrant farmers markets. Don’t miss some Western New York culinary favorites, including beef-on-weck sandwiches, sponge candy and charcoal broiled hot dogs. Buffalo is also home to several breweries, including Flying Bison Brewing Co. and Hamburg Brewing Company. The first distillery in Buffalo since Prohibition, Lockhouse Distillery, opened in 2013. Shoppers will find everything from hip boutiques in Buffalo’s trendy Elmwood Village, Allentown and Hertel neighborhoods to major department stores at a number of local shopping centers and malls.
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Enjoy a sail on the schooner, Spirit of Buffalo.
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Niagara Falls, one of the wonders of the world, is only 20 minutes from Buffalo. For the sports fan, Buffalo has a wealth of options, including the NFL’s Bills, NHL’s Sabres, AAA baseball’s Bisons, world-class fishing, great skiing and fantastic watersports. Kayak through the city’s historic grain elevator district on the Buffalo River or rock climb up those elevators on Silo City Rocks, which is set to open in 2014. Spend a day in the natural splendor of the Tifft Nature Preserve, only minutes from downtown Buffalo, or admire floral beauty during a stroll in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. A series of parks and parkways throughout Buffalo designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted provide a scenic respite in the heart of our city. The region also offers a host of family-friendly activities, from The Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo Museum of Science to the Explore and More Children’s Museum in East Aurora. Military buffs will be amazed at the submarine, destroyer and cruiser permanently docked at the Buffalo harbor, part of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, the largest inland naval park in the country.
Many festivals are held at the emerging Canalside district.
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And Buffalo seems to have a festival for everything, ranging from the National Buffalo Wing Festival to the Allentown Art Festival to the Taste of Buffalo, the largest two-day food festival in the country. GardenWalk Buffalo, the nation’s largest free garden tour, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the Erie County Fair is celebrating its 175th. Buffalo also offers a host of ethnic celebrations, from two St. Patrick’s Day parades to the Galbani Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival, reflecting the city’s diverse roots. There’s even Dyngus Day, the day after Easter Sunday, when polka bands, Polish food and a parade ring in the end of the Lenten season. If incredible entertainment, dining, art and culture aren’t enough for you, the area has one of the wonders of the world — Niagara Falls — just
20 minutes away. At Niagara Falls State Park, get up close with the roaring waters at the Cave of the Winds or venture to the base of the falls on a Maid of the Mist boat tour. For more information about events, attractions and things to do in Buffalo Niagara, go to visitbuffaloniagara.com or contact Visit Buffalo Niagara at 1-800-BUFFALO. SL
Step back in time at the recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.
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Toy invention teaches geometry, engineering to kids By Rae Botsford Architect and veteran Mark Burginger upgraded his own invention, a children’s toy, last year, and is now trying to bring it to Central Florida. Qubits, which Burginger calls a “modular, open-ended construction toy,” comes in sets of plastic pieces which snap together in a variety of combinations and orientations. Children can use them to build objects like towers and bridges, or complex geometric shapes. Burginger began designing it back in the 1980s, when designer and architect Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller was still alive. “I was developing this whole geometric concept of the idea,” said Burginger, “and I would send him drawings that I did just because he would give me such good feedback.” Burginger and his wife, Lisa, were still living in Oregon in 2005 when he first truly invented Qubits. Inventor Woody Norris had just won the Lemelson-MIT Prize for his hypersonic Mark Burginger calls Qubits a “modular, open-ended construction toy.” sound system and wanted to use the do all the manufacturing in the United quantum bits, and a Canadian quantum prize money to help newbie inventors. States, as close to their office as they computing company called D-Wave Burginger wrote him a letter, and could. Systems was happy to buy the URL. Norris gave him enough funding to get “I think it’s a good business “It was such a lucrative deal that a patent and begin development. practice. You save on time, energy, I was able to then start up my toy The first Qubits kits were logistics, you’re not shipping things company for the second time.” manufactured in China and sold over long distances. Everything is more Marketing is still expensive, the Internet. A few years later, he got efficient that way,” he said. so he and his wife have taken to an exclusive deal with Discovery Toys, They found a manufacturing plant hosting Qubits Engineering Camps at and they sold about 7,000 of those kits. in Longwood and sold the qubits. museums, schools and libraries. They When the Burgingers moved to com URL for startup capital. In explain to children the importance of Florida, he realized he could improve computing, the term “qubits” refers to geometry in engineering, show them his invention. This time, he decided to how to build specific types of objects, like a tower, and then just let them play. Presenting a special one-day performance “It uses your imagination and it’s innovative in that way,” he said of the Scenes and Selections inspired toy. For more information, visit by Beauty and the Beast qubitstoy.com. SL
ON STAGE July 13 • 4 p.m. Eau Gallie High School Auditorium
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JULY SUNDAY
MONDAY
FIREWORKS ON THE FOURTH Symphony Under the Stars with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Riverfront Park, Cocoa Village Fireworks Display 9 p.m. Claude Edge Front Park, Melbourne (free shuttle from Melbourne Auditorium parking) Independence Day Celebration 9:15 p.m. Palm Bay Campus of Eastern Florida State College
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Sunday Brunch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-504-7776
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Reminisce Revue & Dinner Show
Noon, $20 N. Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-9530 or 321-2682333
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
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Suntree Garden Club
9 a.m. - noon, free Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Viera 321-255-4404
Sunday Brunch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-504-7776
Total Memory Workout
10:30 a.m. - noon Learn more about memory and practice “memorcises”. Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island 321-452-4341
AARP Safe Driving
First Tuesday of month 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Must register/pay ahead. Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE Palm Bay 321-724-1338
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Gentle Yoga with Eileen
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. $5 Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd. Palm Bay 321-952-6318
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11:30 a.m., second Mondays. NARFE Apollo Chapter 1137 Kay’s BBQ Restaurant, Cocoa
8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera RSVP 321-253-6311
National Active and Crafts & Conversation Retired Federal Employees 2 - 4 pm Supplies & refreshments. Association (NARFE)
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Embroiderers Guild of America
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Anniversary Potluck Front Street Civic Center 2205 S. Front St. Melbourne irclee@aol.com
Chair Yoga with WellCare
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Book Discussion
6:30 p.m. DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd. Palm Bay 321-952-6318
6 - 8:30 p.m., Mondays Call for rate. Art Gallery of Viera 2261 Town Center Ave. The Avenue Viera 401-219-6422
Sunday Brunch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-504-7776
Accordion Club Meeting 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, free Elks Lodge #1532 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa 321-799-2267
Space Coast Flute Orchestra
2:30 p.m., free Suntree United Methodist 7400 N. Wickham Rd. 321-385-7236
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Dementia Support Group
(1st & 3rd Wednesday) 10:30-12:00 Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island 321-452-4341
SmartPhones 101
4 p.m. Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N Brevard Ave. Jane von Thron Room 321-868-1104
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Sit-N-Stitch Group
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Party Bridge
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE Palm Bay 321-724-1338
1- 3 p.m., free Bring your current project or desire to learn crochet, knitting, cross stitch, etc. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404
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Guitar Classes
$49/ 9 lessons every Thursday Register at Reference Desk Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd., Palm Bay 321-952-6318
Woodshop
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FRIDAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Fourth of July Parade
10 a.m. Downtown Melbourne From Melbourne Ave. to Liberty Bell Museum
Independence Day Celebration
8 a.m. - noon, weekdays Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE Palm Bay 321-724-1338
2 - 10 p.m. Food Truck Wars, music, bike parade, more! Eastern FL State College, Palm Bay Campus 321-426-5194
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Transportation VISION Workshop
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Chair Yoga with WellCare
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Participate in Yoga exercise while seated. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera
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Come In and Cool Off Melbourne Auditorium 321-724-0555 MMBand.net
noon - 3 p.m., $10/family Call for location. 321-631-7776 grandparentsraising grandchildren.org
Grandparents Melbourne Municipal Band Raising Grandchildren 6:30 p.m. “Reality Check” for Teens
Saxophonist Jessy J in concert
$25 and $20 Benefits Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Hilton at Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne 321-783-9004
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“Bone Builders” Osteoporosis Exercise & Health Education Class
6:35 p.m. Silver ‘Tees night and $2 hot dogs. Space Coast Stadium manateesbaseball.com
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Pinochle Group
Thursdays 4:45 p.m. Patrick AFB N.C.O. Tides Club Saturdays 11 a.m. American Legion US-1 & Aurora 321-452-6154
Mondays & Wednesday 9 - 10:15 a.m., free Martin Andersen Senior Center, Rockledge Diabetes Academy – 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., free Palm Bay Community Center Diabetes 101 3-4 p.m. RSVP 321-631-2749 Learn about managing diabetes. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera RSVP 321-751-6771
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Suntree/Viera Library Book Club
10 a.m. - noon, free Book discussion Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Brevard County Manatees 321-255-4404
vs. Jupiter Hammerheads
7:45 a.m. Board of County Commissioners boardroom, Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 321-690-6890 brevardcounty.us
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Cooool Summer Jazz
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Participate in Yoga exercise while seated. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera
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Great American Celebration
6:30 p.m., $30 Baseball, BBQ & fireworks at Space Coast Stadium. VIP seating at Phil Vassar concert at Calvary Chapel. Tickets at Viera Discovery Ctr. 7350 Shoppes Dr., Viera
Paddles, Sails and Steam
11 a.m. - noon Explore water travel history on lagoon. Sams House at Pine Island 6195 N. Tropical Trail, MI 321-449-4720
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Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced Group Lunch
Summer Shopping Spree
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Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd. Palm Bay 321-952-6318
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Establishment of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Sams House at Pine Island 6195 N. Tropical Trail Merritt Island Brevard County Parks and Recreation 321-449-4720
Jewelry, Accessories and Gift Show. Melbourne Auditorium 12:30 p.m. 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. All are welcome to join. 321-984-9472 Olive Garden Restaurant Brevard Users Group 205 E. Merritt Island Cswy. cbcooper21@yahoo.com 2 p.m. Red, White & Blue Bingo! 321-868-7775 Basics of learning Windows 1 – 3 pm Searching Sand and Surf based computers. VITAS Merritt Island 11 a.m. - noon Free to play. Prizes will South Brevard Shepherd 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, be awarded. Snacks & Origins of archaeology in Sewing Group Viera Center Classes Begin Florida beverages will be provided. (2nd & 4th Wednesday) bugclub.org 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Sams House at Pine Island 1 - 3 p.m. 6195 N. Tropical Trail Viera 4-week session ends July 31 Sunflower House RSVP 321-751-6771 Merritt Island 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. $10 person, $15 couple 321-449-4720 See shepctrsobrev.org for 321-452-4341 classes and registration form.
Death at the Doo-Wop 4 - 7 p.m., $20 Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE Palm Bay 321-724-1338
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Palm Bay Scrabble Club
The Episcopal Church 12:30 - 5 p.m., every Friday Comes to Courtenay
Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced Group MeetingBingo Night Church of Our Saviour, Parrish Center 5301 N. Atlantc Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-7775
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GRAND Parenting Again Support Group 1st & 3rd Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (321) 452-4341
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Tai Chi
10-11 a.m. A gentle exercise program based on Traditional Chinese Martial Arts that helps improve balance. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera
Gentle Yoga with Marcia
11:15 a.m. Suggested Donation of $4 per class, first class free. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera 321-725-5179
Historic Marker Tour
11 a.m. - noon Visit historic places. Sams House at Pine Island 6195 N. Tropical Trail Merritt Island 321-449-4720
Christmas in July Tea Casa Coquina Bed & Breakfast 4010 Coquina Ave. Titusville 321-268-4653
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 9:30 a.m. Memaw’s Restaurant 600 Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach 321-631-7776
Pinochle
Noon, $2 Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach
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Do you have an event you would like on this calendar? 321-757-9205
Email your event before the 15th of the month prior to: media@bluewatercreativegroup.com. Please include the name of the event, time, address and a contact phone number. If email is not an option, please call 321-242-1235, also by the 15th of each month or mail your information to: Senior Life, 7630 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940
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Remember
fertilizers with nitrogen or phosphorus are prohibited June 1 - September 30
Pick up
dog waste and put it in the trash
Create
10-foot No Fertilizer Zones around all water bodies
Blow
or rake grass clippings into yard, not the curb or street
Minimize
turf areas and use native plants
Install
rain barrels and rain gardens to capture roof runoff
Wash
car at a car wash or on lawn, not in driveway
Stormwater Treatment Can Be Beautiful
Visit the Vern Jansen Park & George Van Staden Lakes at the North Brevard Senior Center and you will see how beautiful stormwater treatment can be. This City of Titusville Water Resources Stormwater Utility improvement project treats stormwater runoff from 555 acres of commercial and residential property. www.titusville.com
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North Brevard
Prison Book Project finds new home by Flora Reigada Where can 225 tons of books be warehoused? Ray Hall, who operates the Prison Book Project, was faced with that dilemma. He’d been storing the books at Miracle City Mall before it closed for renovation. Donated mainly by publishers, books are sent to prisons throughout Brevard County, the state and the world. Hall described the material as “Christian and non-Christian, but constructive.” Another space then became available at 3910 S. Washington Ave. and the books were moved to their new home. Titusville Mayor Jim Tulley and other supporters attended the recent ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. “The new facility is a nice, clean building conveniently located near our office and distribution center,” Hall said. He began the outreach in 1994. His goal was to deliver 1,000 books to the Brevard County Jail in two years. By 1997, 39,886 had been delivered to Brevard County facilities and Hall stopped counting. “Material is sent to 1,942 prisons and 37 countries,” he said Letters average 1,000 a month. Hall read an excerpt from one prisoner’s letter. “I want to thank you and those who donated the books. I was in prison and you visited me,” he said, citing the
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biblical Matthew 25:36. Hall said volunteers are needed to move boxes, sort or ship. Financial donations are also welcome. “We’re here as long as we can pay the rent,” he said.
The office and distribution center is at 3880 S. Washington Ave. in Titusville. For information, call 321269-4100, e-mail: touchinglives@ prisonbookproject.com or go to prisonbookproject.com. SL
Downtown Titusville is the place to be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11 at the Friday Nites Live Block Party. The Fourth of July Red, White and Brews celebration features hotdog eating and pie eating contest, hands-on art for kids, beer garden for adults, live outdoor music, food vendors, exhibits and more. The party will be brewing in the Julia Street parking lot between US. 1 north and south. For more information or to sponsor Friday Nites monthly events, call 321-267-8563.
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909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333 Reminisce Revue You won’t want to miss this one!! Saturday, July 12, 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, noon $20 per person (BYOB, setups provided) Dinner by Henry (former chef, Pumpernickel’s) and dessert by Dotti (former chef, NASA Astronauts) Tickets on sale until July 3 Every Monday • 11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Tap & Jazz Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers Every Thursday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bingo Cost: $8
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Ray Hall, founder of the Prison Book Project, walks through the organization’s warehouse in Titusville. The facility currently holds 225 tons of books to be distributed to prisons around the world.
Don’t let the beach be the only water you think about this summer
The City of Titusville will feature a fun-filled family oriented day from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday July 4 with live entertainment, food and activities ending with a spectacular fireworks display. The event will be at Sand Point Park at 101 N. Washington Ave. in Titusville. Admission is free. For more information, call 321-383-5718.
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Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Road, Mims 321-264-5080
Every month Basic Computer/Intro classes Call reference desk for details. Registration is required. Cost: $20 per class.
Port St. John Public Library
6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867 Basic Computer Classes Call for dates and times. Beginning classes are available. Registration is required due to limited space. Class is taught in a series of sessions covering different topics. Fee is $20 for four classes.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games Join other seniors for a variety of games such as Dominoes, Rummikub, etc. Bring your favorite games and a snack.
Changing out your old (pre-1994) toilet for a new WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet saves you water and money.
Call the City of Titusville Water Resources Conservation Office or visit our website to learn about our Toilet Retrofit Rebate Program. www.titusville.com (321) 383-5669 Senior Life
VAC Warbird Romp Fly-in Breakfast 2nd Saturday of every month 8 to 11 a.m. Catered by Chef Larry $8 per person Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum Space Coast Regional Airport 6600 TICO Rd., Titusville Please RSVP at least two days prior to the with the number in your party. Call 321-268-1941.
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Four destinations promise to bolster romance Special to Senior Life Manhattan: Manhattan is considered one of the most romantic spots in the United States. Whether you enjoy dinner in your hotel suite or dine at any one of the five-star restaurants, the night is always young for lovers who seek solitude in a city that hosts millions of tourists each year. Whether you take a carriage ride through Central Park, enjoy an opera or symphonic performance at Lincoln Center, or walk along Fifth Avenue during the evening hours, the city offers something for everyone. You can spend a fabulous weekend in New York City and stay either at the Marriott Hotel on Broadway, for example, which is right near the Theatre District; or book a weekend at the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park. Perhaps you would like to stay at the Mandarin Hotel and Spa where you can both be pampered for the weekend. No matter what your budget is, Manhattan is more than accommodating. San Francisco: With its rolling hills, fantastic cuisine and friendly people, San Francisco offers hotel stays
that are sure to enhance your romantic side. Among the most notable hotels are the Fairmont hotel, located in the Nob Hill area, the Mandarin Oriental, which is known for its best views of the Bay and the city, or the downtown W San Francisco hotel that is close to cable cars, shopping, restaurants and theatres. Stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf and stop by Ghirardelli Square to pick up some of their famous chocolate before having dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants, such as McCormick and Kuletoís, with the panoramic view of the Bay and Alcatraz island as a stunning backdrop. You may leave your heart here after departing this great city by the Bay. Las Vegas: Time will stand still at this resort destination. With a myriad of hotels to choose from you can enjoy your time here without having to worry about time because there are no clocks in the casinos. With great weather year round (hot, but always dry), you can wile away the early morning hours at the hotel’s pool and enjoy the evening attending a fabulous show or visit Lady Luck at the casino.
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Lake Placid is beautiful during the summer months. Whether you plan a stay at the Venetian Hotel and enjoy a romantic ride on a gondola, enjoy the spa and salon at the Hotel Bellagio, or marvel at the lush indoor gardens, aquarium and the Secret Garden at the Mirage, Las Vegas is both affordable for any budget and is the perfect weekend romantic getaway. Lake Placid: Far away from the maddening crowd, you will find comfort and romance at the Mirror Lake Inn. With gorgeous mountain and lake views, fireplace and very large tubs, you will find the accommodations
THEME: WORLD HISTORY ACROSS 1. Mosque officials 6. H in HMS 9. *J. Edgar Hoover, e.g. 13. Dugout vessel 14. Australian flightless bird 15. Fairytale baby carrier 16. Irregular or jagged 17. Any doctrine 18. Baskerville’s scare 19. *He crossed the Rubicon 21. *Darwin’s watercraft 23. Small dog’s bark 24. Two quarters 25. ___-cha-cha 28. Miami Heat star 30. Go ashore 35. Red ink amount 37. Sophia Lauren’s “bye” 39. *She ran for VP 40. Yorkshire river 41. Brings home the bacon 43. Pro ___ 44. Milk-Bone biscuit, e.g. 46. Render speechless 47. Largest organ of human body 48. *Third Reich mastermind 50. Biblical birthright seller 52. Message in a bottle 53. Small municipality 55. Boiling blood 57. *Author of “95 Theses” 60. *The Black Death 63. Hungarian wine 64. U.N. working-conditions agency 66. Crows’ homes 68. Addicts 69. Feather’s partner? 70. *The New York Times’ first one came out in 1851 71. Midterm or final 72. Farm female 73. Courtyards
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more than satisfactory. Among the many things you might like to do is to take a walk to the neighboring town of Lake Placid, only two miles away. Here you will find shops along Main Street and you can stop at the Cottage for lunch. Swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are some of the activities available at Mirror Lake Inn. The calm and quiet ambience of this inn is the perfect weekend getaway destination for couples. For more information, contact your travel agent. SL
DOWN 1. Berg matter 2. Painter ____ Chagall 3. Dwarf buffalo 4. Promenade gait 5. Plaything for two 6. *Edward VI to Henry VIII, e.g. 7. Ambulance crew 8. Dance of Castro’s land 9. Hot rum drink 10. Sledgehammer 11. *Mother of Queen Elizabeth I 12. Flanders of “The Simpsons” 15. Rubs 20. Rapidly 22. A late time of life 24. Embolden 25. Used for cleaning 26. Alluring maiden 27. Portfolio content 29. *First European to round Cape of Good Hope 31. In front of criminals 32. Middle Eastern vodka, pl. 33. 4:1, e.g. 34. *Kublai and Genghis 36. Navy commando 38. Blame 42. Creepy one 45. Aquatic goddess 49. *___ v Wade 51. Muse of astronomy, descendant of Uranus 54. What scribes do 56. Opposite of digest 57. *Germany did it in WWI and WWII 58. Hawaiian strings, pl. 59. Queen of Hearts’ pastry 60. Minute opening 61. *Communist threat, 1922-1991 62. Small ornamental case 63. *New Kingdom’s boy-pharaoh 65. *Hammurabi’s concern 67. Last word of “America, the Beautiful”
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Michael Wargo, right, enjoyed conducting demonstrations for the Moonport Modelers Radio Control Airplane Club.
Interest soars for women in special Radio Control Airplane Club event Staff Report Moonport Modelers Radio Control Airplane Club recently reached out to women in what historically has been a male-oriented hobby. Now, the women might like the activity as much as the men. “The ladies just loved it, and the only complaint was that they wanted more time on the sticks,’’ said Wayne Mendez, the president of Moonport Modelers. “The company of other pilots and wives to socialize with and the interesting
nature of the hobby won the day.’’ The special event featured a ground school, a show and tell of the different types of models and some exciting, 3D aerobatic demonstrations by Hobbyking and Precision Aerobatics Team pilot Michael Wargo. He is a member of Moonport Modelers and one of the world’s top 3D aerobatic demonstrations pilots. Each of the participants were allowed to fly the models with a little help from an instructor pilot. The club provided the aircraft for all the flights.
Hobbyking, one of the sponsors, provided three airplanes and radios to give away as prizes. “Most of the wives have been around the hobby,’’ Mendez said. “We used this event to get them involved enough to see if it might be a little easier than they thought to learn. Michael did a great job of keeping the ground school simple, and then he really wowed them with the giant planes down on the deck.’’ Wargo enjoyed his role as an instructor and demonstration pilot.
“I had a blast and it really exceeded my expectations,’’ Wargo said. “The original thought was simply to demystify the hobby for them and help them relate to their husbands and boyfriends, who are avid modelers. I demonstrated turbines, helicopters, 3D aerobatics and giant warbirds. Then, they actually flew using a buddy box. All but a few never touched one, and were genuinely surprised at how it felt.’’ For more information, go to moonportmodelers.com. SL
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successful 50th season is anticipated. “All three of our core programs — mainstage, blackbox and youth education set records,” Doug Lebo, president of the TPI board of directors, stated inCremation a report. Just five years ago, following a decade of stagnant growth, the community theater was in financial arrears and in danger of closing its doors. Economic impact from a national financial crisis and the discontinuation of the space shuttle program were cited as factors. The board of directors focused on financial stability. Once it was established through belttightening and community support, the focus turned to improving production quality. In 2011, Steven J. Heron was hired as general manager and artistic director. “His background of professional theatre Physician casting, directing and performing management, made him an ideal candidate,” Lebo said. Box office sales and the number of patrons have since increased 30 percent. More good news came with two significant grants recently awarded by the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs: a $75,000 facilities grant and a $30,000 grant for general program support. These will help fund a four-year renovation project already in progress. “Every piece of equipment in the theatre was at least 20 years old,” Lebo said.
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Jay Bleakney, production designer at the Titusville Playhouse, shows off satin curtains designed for the children’s musical, “Tarzan.” Heron added that the building is 109 years old. Upgrades in 2012 and 2013 included the stage lighting system, the installation of a technical truss support above the stage and replacement of the torn curtain. Auditorium and lobby renovations are on the agenda for this summer. “Everything surrounding the audience will be replaced,” Heron said, citing carpeting, seats, tables and chandeliers. An art gallery display will feature work by the Titusville Art League. A 50th Season Gala and renovation unveiling is planned for Sept. 6. The Gala will feature vocal performances by Steven Heron and other playhouse favorites. Tickets for this fundraising event are $250 per couple, including table seating, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Curtain call on the 50th season is scheduled for Sept. 12, with Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” The Titusville Playhouse is at 301 Julia St. For more information, call 321-268-3711 or go to titusvilleplayhouse.com. SL
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If you’ve just started considering your Medicare options, please attend the ABCD’s of Original Medicare seminar. You’ll learn the differences between Medicare parts A, B, C and D, and a little about the plans Health First Health Plans offers. Plus, all Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend the ABCD’s of Original Medicare seminar will receive a $10 gift card.*
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Medicare Advantage Plan Seminar
If you understand the basics of Medicare and are getting closer to enrollment, our Medicare Advantage Plan seminar is for you. Learn about the additional benefits our Medicare Advantage Plans have to offer and decide if our plans are right for you. Plus, all Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend the Medicare Advantage Plan seminar will receive a $ 10 gift card.* July 7, 1 pm | Health First Medical Group | 1223 Gateway Drive, Melbourne July 9, 10 am | Health First Palm Bay Hospital | 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay July 14, 1 pm | Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center | 1350 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne July 15 & 31, 2 pm | Health First Health Plans | 2040 Treasure Coast Plaza, Vero Beach July 23, 1 pm | Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital | 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach July 29, 10 am | Health First Viera Pro-Health & Fitness | 8705 N Wickham Road, Viera
To view a complete list of seminars, go to myHFHP.org/seminars. To reserve your seat, contact us today. Call toll-free 1.855.729.8414 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771, weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. From October 1–February 14, we’re available seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. A salesperson will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call toll-free 1.855.729.8414 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771. *One gift card available to all Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a sales seminar with no obligation to enroll in the plan. Y0089_EL4003 Accepted 04262014
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