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Some of you have been More Island Airport in his new niche in aerial Senior Life since reading advertising, also called banner towing, the very first issue, 11 years ago. Since that time, you’ve how the paper has developed and grown. from March through Labor Day.seen On the You’ve watched us sponsor weekends, he and another pilot can tow upwonderful events and stand firm in our commitment to the community. Each month you have shown support to 12 banners per day. of the paper and helpedSign guide us with your comments and suggesMoney is pilot/manager of Aerial tions. More almost every day, someone calls or emails with the importantly, company in its North. He started us to us know N.J. how much Senior Life means to them. flagship location in let Lakewood, We10like to know thatbewe are providing a service that is not only “I’ve done it for years, towing 10,000 it. tween 5,000 and helpful, butbanners. one thatI love you appreciate. 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Renovations complete, Pritchard House getting readied for the holidays By george White

The holidays will at last be full of life at the historic Pritchard House in downtown Titusville with a “soft opening” expected during December. The two-story, Queen Anne-styled home was erected in 1891 at Washington Avenue and Pine Street by former Civil War infantry commander Capt. James Pritchard. The Pritchards continuously occupied the structure until 2005, when the family sold it to Brevard County for preservation as a house museum. The North Brevard Heritage Foundation, spearheaded by Founder and President Roz Foster, is in charge of the restoration. “It’s truly been a labor of love, since about 2003, and there’s been a lot of dedication by a lot of people, a lot of money and hard work. Now it’s coming to fruition and everybody is getting excited,’’ she said. But progress was not easy, especially at first, Foster said. “The first thing we did was stabilize the foundation. In doing so, we had to take all the sand out from under the house, which we sifted through and found all kinds of artifacts—china, bottles, marbles.’’ The next phase brought the renovation team inside to redo all the electrical and plumbing, install air conditioning and heating and add insulation. “We cleaned all the woodwork, re-did all the heart pine floors and refinished them, but they are not shiny because, in the period, they wouldn’t have had shiny floors,’’ she said. All the furniture in the house now is period-authentic, purchased or donated by families in the area. With all major components complete, Foster said the final part includes the finishing touches. “We still need chandeliers.” Soon, the historic home, decorated for

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Volunteer Judy Underwood and Roz Foster, founder and president of the North Brevard Heritage Foundation prepare for the holidays at Titusville’s historic Pritchard House.

the holidays, will be open to the public. “Finally. We’re just trying to get it ready and a lot of people have come forward,” Foster said. The home has been rented out to 20 families as a fundraiser for upstairs shutters. They will view the annual Titusville Christmas Parade as never before on Dec. 11. “Everybody’s really excited to have a gathering place like this and we’ll rent it out for meetings and events. We’re going to try for a soft opening around the holidays with the grand opening event sometime in January. We‘re going to decorate like it was from 1891-1926 so you‘ll have that ambience of that period,’’ Foster said. She said the Foundation needs corporate sponsors to build a pavilion and pergola for outside events like weddings, concerts and theater. To donate to the project, make checks payable to the North Brevard Heritage Foundation and note Pritchard House Restoration Fund at the bottom. Mail to P.O. Box 653, Titusville FL, 32781. For more information, call 321-267-4480 or 321-268-2265. SL

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Kevin Gonzalez couldn’t understand why the elected officials of his hometown of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, would hesitate to rename the town airport in honor of native son and World War II hero, Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. After all, Boyington earned worldwide fame as the leader of the Marine Corps’ Black Sheep Squadron, a group of pilots with an impressive record of victories against the Japanese. Credited with 26 victories of his own, Boyington was shot down over the Pacific and held captive by the Japanese for 20 months. His extraordinary heroism earned him the Medal of Honor in Oct. 5, 1945. “In a rather patriotic town, there was all this bureaucracy about honoring this great World War II hero,” said Gonzalez, who became so entranced by the grassroots campaign to rename the airfield that he produced a documentary that records both the process and the legend of Boyington. “It has a happy ending, but it took many years and the efforts of veterans and community members battling against bureaucracy,” said Gonzalez, who began filming in 2006. As a youngster, Gonzalez had watched Baa Baa Black Sheep, the television version of the Boyington story. For his own film, he interviewed Robert Conrad, the actor who portrayed Boyington in the show. “He helped introduce this World War

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Pappy Boyington Field Documents the campaign to name Coeur d’Alene Airport after the town’s heroic native son.

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II figure to a whole new generation,” said Gonzalez. Also showcased is Pappy’s son, Greg Boyington, Jr., a second-generation fighter pilot who saw plenty of action in Vietnam, as well as the local veterans involved in the campaign. In August 2007, the Kootenai County Commissioners finally voted on the resolution to add the name “Pappy Boyington Field” to the Coeur d’Alene Airport. In September, during the official airfield naming ceremony, two Marine Corps pilots, both Idaho boys like Boyington, performed a flyover in their Harrier jets to the cheers of the crowd. Gonzalez was there to capture it all.

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and that every penny I sent would be spent on my child.” Nottingham became acNine-year-old Emilia Worquainted with the country of bia has five siblings, but preGhana in 2001 when he began cious little else. After Emilia’s father died three years ago, the volunteering at several schools Ghanaian family has struggled there. At Anmchara, he joined volunteers from Pittsburgh, to stay afloat. " " % ! Sweden, New Zealand and Her mother can’t afford to Canada. .1 18535.81 2;> D@>- 18< -8?; 7:;C: -? pay for Emilia to go to school, ! 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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum This month I’ll introduce you to two interesting and educational locations in the same city. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, painted bright red, is located in Jupiter on the north side of Jupiter Inlet. Offering climbing tours of the National Register of Historic Places’ 1860 lighthouse, the waterfront museum is in a newly restored WWII barracks. The indoor exhibits feature Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee River, Florida Maritime and American Indian and Pioneer History. Outdoors, you will enjoy exhibits that include the Tindall Pioneer Homestead and the Pennock Plantation Bell. Ongoing educational programs include a free history lecture series, sunset tours, children’s programs and special events. Don’t miss the wellstocked museum store’s many unique items. You can also grab a bite to eat at the museum’s Station J Café. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captain Armour’s Way in Jupiter. For more information, call 561-747-8380. Exit I-95 at exit 87 onto Route 706 east. Take Indiantown Road east about five miles. Turn left (north) at U. S.1 and go about one-and-a-half miles. Turn right (east) at Beach Road, then turn right into Lighthouse Park. There is a $7 entry free for adults, $5 for children 6 to18 years old and children under 5 years old are free. The admission fee includes entrance to all indoor and outdoor museum exhibits and the lighthouse tour. While in Jupiter, stop at the Burt

Touring the Town John Trieste

Reynolds & Friends Museum, dedicated to more than 40 years and at least 100 of the Hollywood actor’s movies. The museum, in a former local bank, displays photos and exhibits from Reynold’s movies and a host of personal memorabilia collected over his lifetime. The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre, which hosts educational master acting classes, is also located here. This museum is located at 100 North U. S. 1. The entrance to the museum is located just off Route 1 and Indiantown Road. There is a $5 admission charge to the museum. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 561-743-9955. SL

I’m no expert on economy and know nothing about economics, but I was born during the Great Depression. As my father struggled with three jobs at a time, he taught my brother and me some valuable lessons. The legacy he left me has been invaluable. Much of what my generation experienced and learned then has been forgotten or put aside by many. I remember in the early 1950s when my friends and I were getting married and having children, I heard most of them saying. “I didn’t have anything as a child. I’m going to give my children everything.” And they did. Two generations later, the grandchildren of that generation are facing economic hard times and most didn’t learn about “living within your means” or the word “budgeting.” As children, we were taught how to plan a budget to make our allowances last. At that time, it was five cents a week and it wasn’t all for spending. To live within your income, be it a salary or an allowance, meant figuring out the cost of necessities including a savings

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Wishes We have the Make-AAll through life, we have wishes. Challenges Wish Foundation that works Childhood wishes of Living to to grant special wishes to terminally ill children. Many turn to teen-age Age 100 adults raise funds and coordesires; early dinate activities to fill the adulthood objecEd wishes of children and their tives become midfamilies throughout the year dle-aged, Baranowski and especially during the unattainable goals. holidays. In old age, there Recently, I read about are the final Bob and Cathy Haverstick who, wishes, our departing thoughts. A through their Never Too Late organizabucket list, the things to do before we tion, bring joy to the elderly by grantdepart this good earth, is often a coming their dearest wishes—from bined dream and wish list. I can remember being a child living parachuting from a plane to singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. in rural Wisconsin when the Sears & Bob says, “it’s never too late” to give Roebuck catalog arrived in the early senior citizens whatever their hearts fall, loaded with photos of Christmas toys and gift ideas. My folks asked my desire. You can reach them at nevertoolate.org or by calling 317-823-4705. brother and me to make a wish list of And then, there are final wishes. Our what we wanted from Santa. Our lists living will, the health directives, our were always longer than they could trust agreements, gift/bequest lists and afford and we had to make choices. written funeral arrangements represent Our life is filled with wish ideas: our departing wishes. wish upon a star; make a wish when During this beautiful season of love blowing out the candles on a birthday and giving, may your wishes come cake; make a wish while rubbing the true. May you live a long life. Best lamp containing the genie; break the chicken wishbone or try wishful think- wishes for this joyous season and the new year! ing. Go online and you can add to the purchase cart or to your wish list. Just think about the greetings of the Ed Baranowski is president of season, “Best Wishes for a Merry Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based Christmas.” There is the song “We education, seminar and consulting Wish You a Merry Christmas” and in company. He can be reached at churches, people exchange good topicsed@aol.com. SL wishes as part of the liturgy with “Peace Be With You.”

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account and putting them ahead of the non-necessities. Then you figured what you could really afford of Lucy the non-necessities. Kline “Waste not, want not” was a very common expression. I was pleasantly surprised to hear a commercial recently on television by a well known law firm. The speaker referred to today’s financial hard times and spoke of “the old days” when we were taught to either “fix it up, make it do, wear it out or do without.” My own father had a word he used frequently in those times and I still use today: “improvise.” Over the years I was often amazed at how many things we didn’t have and couldn’t afford to just run out and buy, but we managed to improvise another item or another way to accomplish the goal. The word “recycling” as popular then, but we sure did a lot of recycling of items that became useful in other ways. The amount of trash dumped then was minimal in comparison to today’s barrels at the curb on trash and recycling pick-up days. A lot of people consider me very old-fashioned and I suppose I am, but it’s good to have some of these oldfashioned ways in today’s rough economic times. Comments always welcome: asklucy3@juno.com. SL

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Are you thinking of sending a care package to someone who is in the military or otherwise a long way from home and living in challenging conditions? If you can’t come up with inexpensive ideas for what to include, you are going to love today’s first great reader tip. So will your wallet. GEMS IN A CARE PACKAGE When I send packages to my nephew in the military, I use rolls of good oilet paper as packing material. He is very grateful because what they have is not soft and can be quite scarce. I also send pocket packs of Kleenex and packs of gum or mints, as they can't always brush and water is limited. ChapStick is very much in demand, as are Life Savers. Small medicated Band-Aids give relief from blisters and bug bites. I’ve discovered these are items most people don’t think to include in care packages from home, but they’re so appreciated. — Jonnie, e-mail

LAUNDRY SOAP GIFTS When I made Mary’s homemade powdered laundry soap, I realized just how pretty it is. So my husband and I are making up a few batches for Christmas gifts. We’re putting them in wide-mouth glass jars, and I’m making cards from grocery bags with the directions for how to use and make the soap. — Karen, e-mail Powdered Laundry Detergent: 1 cup grated Fels-Naptha soap; 1⁄2 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (not baking soda, please.); 1⁄2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax. Mix and store in airtight container or bag. For light loads, use 2 tablespoons. For heavy loads, use 3 tablespoons. Big batch: To make a large batch, grate 6 bars of

Fels-Naptha soap and then add 3 cups of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda and 3 cups of 20 Mule Team Borax. Mix well and store in covered container. TIP: Homemade detergent will not make suds in your washer, so don’t be alarmed. Fels-Naptha soap is pure and typically makes little or no suds in the water. This makes it perfect for use in the new high-efficiency washers, as well as traditional washers. You also will notice the need to reduce your laundry softener; in most cases, you even can eliminate the use of softener completely. You also can use white vinegar in the last rinse (one cup is plenty) to remove all traces of detergent. I learned how to make laundry detergent from Stephanie Woods, owner of Soaps Gone Buy. If you are unable to find these simple ingredients locally, you can order them online at SoapsGoneBuy.com. (You’ll find my favorite stain treatment there, too: Soilove.) SL

REGIFT EXCHANGE Our church is holding a regift exchange this year. We’re to bring a gift-quality item that we don’t want. It might be an item we received in the past that we know we never will use or some other useful item that is in excellent condition. When we bring a gift, we’ll receive a voucher to exchange for another item at a later date. In December, we’ll start “shopping” with our vouchers. We’re hoping it’s a great way to save on our Christmas expenses and a way to de-clutter our homes without guilt, too! —Kathy, e-mail DISCOUNT GIFT CERTIFICATES I am a longtime gift card hater, but I have found one useful niche for them. When we budget our monthly dining out, we go to Restaurants.com and check for gift card deals. For example, Olive Garden is one of our favorite restaurants, and we frequently can get a $50 gift card for $25. I equate this with shopping for coupons for products you already use. It basically means my family of four gets dinner for about $35 including tip. — Charlie, e-mail REAL CLEAN FAKES I have two decorative faux ivy vines that sit on the top of my kitchen cabinets. Dust, grease and pollutants build up on the leaves, and I decided it was time to clean them, but I wasn't sure how. I decided to wash them in the clothes washer with laundry detergent and warm water, stopping the machine after the rinse but before it hit the spin cycle. It worked perfectly! Only one leaf was pulled from the vine, and there was no excess water left on the vines. I hung them on a hanger to air-dry. — Stacy L. GOOD TO THE LAST CENT I received a $75 rebate card for a large purchase. After quickly using most of it on groceries and other needs, I used the last $8.64 on gasoline by going inside the gas station and having the person set the pump for the exact amount. I beat the system by using that rebate card right to the last drop. Not one cent was left on it, but I didn’t need to reach into my pocket to pay for any amount by which I might have overspent.— Dortha D. FRIDGE FINDER The items in the back of my refrigerator are sometimes hard to reach, and often I forget what’s back there. I purchased small Lazy Susan-style turntables and placed all the small jars and containers (jellies, mayonnaise, salad dressings) on them. Now it’s easier to find what I need. — Pat W.

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Visitors are able to touch the Wall of Honor at the George F. Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater on the Cocoa Campus of Brevard Community College on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

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Knights of Columbus join color guards participating in the 28th annual Massing of the Colors at Brevard Community College-Cocoa Campus’s George F. Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater held on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010.

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Brevard Community College held the 28th Annual Massing of the Colors and Veterans Memorial Service on Veterans Day, on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Cocoa Campus. In celebration of BCC’s 50th anniversary, the college presented special recognition to all current and former faculty and administrators who served in the armed forces and honored BCC founding President Dr. J.

Bruce Wilson. “This year, the ceremony paid special tribute to the United States Marine Corps and Marine Aviation,” said retired Army Lt. Col. Henry Adams, celebrating his eighth year working with the event. Local agencies joining the military procession included Veterans of Foreign Wars, Navy League of the United States, high school ROTC units and Disabled American Veterans. SL

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Boomers vs Seniors Boomers, born after 1946, and seniors are often said to be afflicted by a generation gap. Moms and daughters are also said to have that mother/daughter thing that makes commonalities difficult. For fun, let’s see if it’s true in this case. Kitty Kennedy of Cocoa is the buyer for Mrs. Mango and Company, a traditional herbal shop. Her mother owns and operates the store. Kitty’s daughter also works there.

Anneke langendonk, a.k.a. Mrs. Mango the herbalist, lives in rockledge. Her mother and grandmother were herbalists who guided her as she now guides her daughter and grand-daughter.

Who is your hero?

My mother. She took me all over Europe to museums and herbalists and gardens. My mother taught me from London to Moscow during my summer vacations. She was a loving woman.

What activity from your childhood would you like to engage in but don’t, because you think you’d look or feel silly?

Nothing. Who cares who thinks I look silly? There are lots of things I’d like to do if I could, and I would.

My brother Frans had me taste chocolate covered ants. As a little child he used to eat ants off the sidewalk and drive me crazy. Chocolate covered ants taste like crunchy chocolate.

What was the strangest food you have ever tasted?

Sheep eyes and cod eyes. They were a common food in the Holland countryside. My mother made them, and I ate them. Of course, now I wouldn’t bother to.

Stop buying all those expensive synthetic over-the-counter medications for every symptom and illness and start using natural home remedies.

What is your favorite money saving tip?

I watch all my money all the time. I would hope that other people do, too.

My mom. Everything she says to her family is on the mark. She is the matriarch, the one who keeps the family together. She is a vast organism of knowledge about people, about us.

Leap frog, without a doubt. I always loved doing it as a child, but now, no more.

Basic human honesty. Tolerance of other people. Love unconditionally, which is becoming rare but is a wonderful quality. Healthcare because we need to be surrounded with healthy people of all ages. Taxes. Social Security and Medicare. People deserve to be able to retire and live healthy.

What are the three most important qualities you look for in a friend?

Loyalty, most of all. Being able to have good fun— like walking, talking and laughing. Quietness, accepting each other’s quietness.

What are three of today’s most important political issues in your opinion?

I don’t know. I’m not a political animal. I’m a little anti-politician in my feelings.

Anything in the water. We used to live in North Carolina near the shore. I also climbed trees and played touch football. I was a real tomboy.

What games did you play as a child?

In Dordrecht, Holland, I loved water polo and hide and seek. During the Second World War though, the Nazis didn’t allow game playing

The assassination of President Kennedy. I was in first grade and we had a TV in the classroom. We watched all day as he was taken to the hospital. I watched it at home that night. It was so unbelievable in America.

What historical event do you vividly remember?

When the war ended, my father came in and told us all. I had no idea what he meant. I was seven when it started. I was confused. It was like saying Hell ended.

Coil. yesterday, my sister had one put in. It’s a thing you put in a person who has just had an aneurism. It’s inserted into the groin area and pushed into place. Actually I drove a tractor all over the place first. The first car I drove was a Plymouth Fury II station wagon. I loved it.

What is the newest word you have learned?

Aneurism. My daughter, Marijka, had that. The doctors told me, and I hope for the best with them to help. They seemed to understand it all.

What kind of car did you learn to drive in?

I didn’t drive until I was 45 years old. It was an Audi of some kind, in Phoenix. Now my eyesight won’t allow me to drive.

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December can mean only one thing: the new L.L. Bean Christmas 2010 catalog arrives in the mail. Here are some of the more popular (and totally real) items: High gear via pedometer ($19): Are you sick of always losing track of the amount of steps you take each day? This compact and easy-to-use pedometer will leave you asking, “What the heck is a pedometer anyway?” This stylish pedometer comes in only one color, orange — so if you don’t like orange pedometers, you should probably look elsewhere or buy spray paint. This digital pedometer has an internal pendulum that counts every step you take and — just in time

for the holidays — is a great gift for relatives who enjoy jogging on icy, rural roads in the middle of winter. Ice Cream Ball ($29.50): Make scrumptious “homemade ice cream” anywhere — while camping, showering, swimming, on the beach, in an elevator, on the drive to work, or even while eating ice cream. Fill the plastic ball with ice, rock salt and top-secret (radioactive) ingredients, and roll around this lightweight Lexan plastic ball whenever you get a hankering for ice cream. (Warning: Never place anything other than ice cream ingredients in the ice cream ball, including household pets.) Trailblazer II headlamp ($29.50): Whether you’re illuminating your camp-

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need of a remote control — even while camping — this illumination source is just for you, until you lose the miniature remote control, which comes in one color: camouflage. All-weather alert radio ($59): This portable and multipurpose AM/FM radio is weather resistant, so feel free to go outside during a thunderstorm with it and listen to one of seven NOAA weather stations. This bad boy is encased in a sturdy (did we mention weather-resistant) housing that offers both versatility and protection against the elements, including rain and lightning. On the other hand, you might not be so lucky, so go back inside where normal people listen to the radio before someone sues us. SL

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Recycling is good for the environment and can help you create the perfect gift while saving money. Your home is the perfect place to build your gift closet for special presents throughout the year. According to the Internet, gifts and gift sales made from recycled items have become the “in” business. Recycle old greeting cards to decorate picture frames, melt down bits of old crayons with new wax to create new candles, use old wire or plastic hangers to make padded hangers. Some Senior life Martha Masiello other items recycled into gifts include Artisans turn Sea Beans into jewelry, which they sell in Cocoa Beach, soda cans, magnetic memo holders, Fla. Photo taken on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. computer keyboards, tiles, video casSenior life Martha Masiello settes, newspapers, bike chains, On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, Linda Geiger displays kitchen products and even trees and her recycled “Art in the Park.” limbs. At Space Coast Crafters Co-op in Cocoa, members throughout the county stock the shelves with their items, many of which are made from discarded objects. All artists are scheduled to work in the shop to keep operational costs down. Linda Hoffman of Mice & Friends recycles soda, water and wine bottles as critter door stops, and air fresheners as new freshener mice. Capt’n Ron’s Tikis’ owner, Ron Royer, formerly owned a logging company in Michigan. He uses palm and cypress to create his tikis, often obtaining materials from local tree trimmers. For more than 20 years, Bill Miller Senior life Martha Masiello has been creating unusual and usable Senior life Martha Masiello Ron Royer found a creative way to recycle cypress and bowls from cherry, bay tree, pine, hickOn Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, Linda Hoffman displays two of her mice, palm trees left by trimmers and established Capt’n ory, sycamore, eucalyptus and camcreated from recycled products at Space Coast Crafters Co-op in Ron’s Tikis as part of Space Coast Crafters Co-op in phor. Miller says he is “always on a Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa, Fla. Photo taken on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. hunt for good wood,” and obtains his materials from various resources. Mary Ann Morris recycles gourds, fabric, trims and other objects to create nary household things is endless. into eco-friendly and economical gifts. holiday lights and other items to make dolls, puppets, purses and a variety of Keep the holidays sustainable by reFor further information, call Space remarkable and affordable gifts. gift items. using papers, junk mail, books and Coast Crafters Co-op at 321-632-6553 Linda Geiger recycles clothing, The list of potential uses for ordicards that can be easily be transformed or visit spacecoastcrafters.com. SL

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Art Gallery of Viera’s Holiday Gift Shop Runs until Jan. 2 Artists sell unique and creative art for the holiday season. Art Gallery of Viera The Avenue Viera 2271 Town Center 321-504-4343

Elks Lodge 2113 Month Breakfast 8 a.m. Columbia Blvd. Titusville Each Sunday 321-268-2113

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

7 Denice van Waardenburg porcelain artist exhibit King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne 321-255-3746

Prime Time social group for Seniors 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages supplied

Holiday Harmony Barbershop harmony 2 p.m. Cocoa Public Library 321-633-1792 Platinum Coast Chorus Free concert 2 p.m. DeGroot Library Palm Bay

8 Joe Bonamassa 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

AARP #756 11:15 Bingo Noon General Meeting Kiwanis Island Merritt Island 321-480-6575

Military Officers Association of America 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

9Military Officers Association of America 8 to 9 a.m. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934 Amy Grant & Vince Gill 7:30 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219 Platinum Coast Chorus Suntree/Viera Library Free. 2 p.m.

December 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. Holiday Memories – Melbourne Community Orchestra Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd. FREE (ticket required) 321-952-9949

Monday Nights Space Coast Peggers Cribbage Club 6 p.m. Call for location. 321-459-9379

Brevard County Horseshoe Club 6:30 p.m. Palm Bay Knecht Park 1380 Glenham Drive NE Palm Bay 321-242-2446 Every Tuesday

Mall Walkers at the Merritt Square Mall 10 a.m. – noon Lynne Meagher from S.H.I.N.E. will discuss Medicare, the Affordable Care Act and the Annual Enrollment Period. Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall 321-452-4341

Run Arounds Round Dance Choreographed Ballroom Dancing 1 p.m. David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive Satellite Beach 321-433-9922

Milk & Cookies with Santa 1 to 3 p.m. Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall 321-452-4341 Through Dec. 23

A Peter White Christmas 7 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

Annual Softball Tournament 8:30 a.m. Cocoa Beach Recreation Complex 321-480-3356

The Past, Present and Future of Cave Archaeology in Florida 2 p.m. Library of Florida History 435 Brevard Ave. Cocoa 321-690-1971, Ext. 201

The Viera Lions Rummage Sale 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. NW corner of Viera Blvd. and Murrell Road 321-757-0238

Conservation in Florida: Its History and Heroes 2 p.m. Library of Florida History 435 Brevard Ave. Cocoa 321-690-1971, Ext. 201

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Dec. 11 and Sun., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra $8, Balcony $5 Emma Parrish Theatre, 301 Julia Street, Titusville. 321-268-1125 and 321-268-1137

Military Officers Association of America 8 -9 p.m. IRCC Colony Club Hall 1936 Freedom Dr. Viera 321784-8934

A Cause for Applause 8 p.m. A Christmas Holiday fundraiser benefiting the Titusville Playhouse Inc. Dancers, acrobats, singers, musicians and actors will perform. Historic Emma Parrish Theatre 301 Julia Street, Titusville Adults $15 Children under 12 $10. 321-268-1125

Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler 5:45 p.m. Santa hats will be given to the first 500 entrants and jingle bells for everyone’s shoes. There will be an award for the best holiday costume, fun stocking awards, and homemade cookies. Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. $28 if paid before 12/17 www.runningzone.com

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Senior Talkers 11:30 a.m. Discussion and social group for seniors Temple Israel 7350 Lake Andrews Dr. Viera 3rd Mondays

Overeaters Anonymous Mondays at 11a.m. Cocoa Beach Public Library Jane von Thron room Pat Gralla 321-868-7098

Military Officers Association of America 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

on the Lawn Sundown Prince Caspian Hope Episcopal Church Suntree 321-626-0531 First Friday Art Walk, the Eau Gallie Arts District Holiday Tree Lighting Event Holiday festivities surrounding the tree lighting will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Central Brevard Self Help Group 2 p.m. MIMA Gateway Medical Complex 1223 Gateway Dr. Melbourne 321-636-0235

NBC’s Last Comic Standing 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

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MOAA 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-255-3746

New Year’s Celebration Party The Wickham Park Senior Center announces its first New Year’s Eve Celebration to be held on Dec. 31, 2010. $50 per person. Dancing & entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. with appetizers and snacks, a buffet dinner at 9 p.m., dessert at 11 p.m. and a midnight champagne toast. Wear your most colorful luau-themed attire and compete for a prize. The party is open to the public, but reservations are required. Come as a single, as a couple, or in a group. Tickets are now on sale. While the party will be BYOB, mixers will be provided and soft drinks available. 321-255-4494.

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December 3 • 7 p.m. Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-along event with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Free St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 5655 Stadium Parkway, Viera 321-536-8580

December 8 & 9 • 7:30 p.m. Holiday Memories Melbourne Community Orchestra FREE, but tickets are required Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 321-952-9949

December 11 • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Center Ballroom Dance Members $7 - Non Members $8 North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave. Titusville 321-268-2333

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December 9 • 2 p.m. Platinum Coast Chorus Holiday Show ports, coffeemakers with coffee and tea, Suntree/Viera Library bottled water, full-sized iron and ironing 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree board as well as pay-per-use movies, 321-255-3090 music and game systems. Just imagine the grandeur 10 of the rooms or the December • 7 garden - 10 p.m. of the four Party presidential suites! exclusivity Dance Center Line The Gaylord staff make each guest $5. Free Snacks & Beverages feel likeBrevard the mostSenior important person the Center North ever hosted. hotel 909 has Lane Ave. Titusville Spotlessness and extras, such as the 321-268-2333 daily paper at your door, complete your December 11 • 2 p.m. Harbor City Harmonizers & Platinum Coast Chorus Holiday Show $10. Holy Trinity School Pineda Causeway, Melbourne 321-727-0921

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On Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, Docent Linda Hinkson inspects items at the North Brevard Historical Museum in Titusville, Fla.

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The North Brevard Historical Museum in Titusville is filled to near capacity with a wide variety of items, but that is only half the story. “There are about 80 volunteer docents that man the museum for a minimum of two and a half hours, once a month, with many working several shifts and filling in for others with scheduling conflicts,” said Ed Kindle, president of The Historical Society of North Brevard. “The docents are very important, because without them, it’s just a bunch of old stuff. It’s the ones who have lived in the area a long time that have the stories that help bring the stuff to life,’’ he said. There is a growing collection of items in the museum which was established in a single building in 1989. It is now located at 301 and 303 S. Washington Ave., established in a single building in 1989. Kindle said the society was formed in 1966. “I even have things in storage and a lot of items coming in all the time. It really is an impressive collection, especially if you

Wednesdays • 9 - 11 a.m. Beginning Computer Class $5 per session Dec. 15 • 1 p.m. Grow your Own Fruit Sally Scalera of Brevard County Extension will provide instruction and materials on how to grow your own fruit. Cost is $5. Call to register.

consider that they are all donated. It’s now very difficult to find a spot for everything with the space limitations that we have here,’’ Kindle said. While many of the items have to do with Titusville’s proximity to Kennedy Space Center, that is not the only era represented in the museum, he said. “There are things that are very specific to Titusville, but it’s not just the history of the space program. There’s definitely a lot of history here, including (early Civil Rights activists) Harry T. and Harriette Moore of Mims, the citrus industry and fishing,’’ he said. The society is always looking for additional members and volunteers. The group meets about nine times a year, except during the summer months and December, because of the holiday season, he said. For more information about the The North Brevard Historical Museum, call 321269-3658 or visit www.nbbd.com /godo/history. SL

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! An Evening with Bernadette Peters • January 19-20th Overnight all inclusive trip, dinner, orchestra seating, & breakfast buffet, $210pp double occupancy.

! Capone's Dinner Show • January 29th - Matinee Dinner show with unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and some spirits) $59pp.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Children will enjoy a visit with Santa, a make-and-take craft and a hayride on Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. at Fox Lake Park, 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville. Santa will arrive at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for children under 12 years of age and $3 for adults. Advance purchase of tickets at Sandrift Community Center, 585 North Singleton Avenue, Titusville, is recommended. The event is limited to 150 children. For information, call 321-264-5037. SL

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I would open up a large youth camp, getting the absolute best of equipment for tomorrow’s future, our children, here today. — Buck Cowen

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The most loving Christmas gift you can give your friends is a fruitcake, but only if they truly hate fruitcake. What? Has Sammy lost his mind? That’s the best gift? No, that’s not what I meant. I said the “most loving” gift is a fruitcake. Let me explain. How many of your friends get to the first of January each year with the number one New Years Resolution to lose weight? Let’s take a look at what’s been happening the last two months, starting with Halloween. Everywhere you look there’s candy. The kids and grandkids can only eat so much. Guess who’s stuck with the rest of it? Add a couple of pounds to the stomach or hips then check out the calendar. Thanksgiving is right behind Halloween. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy. I think there might be some veggies there somewhere. But there’s pumpkin pie, pecan pie, Dutch apple pie, lots of whipped cream and so much more. You can’t finish all that food in one day so the leftovers last until the first week of December. Then for the next three weeks, you’re going to holiday parties and everyone has candy or cookies on the desks. Get the calcu-

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lator out because you’ve run out of fingers and toes to count the calories. December 25th comes along and guess what you’re going to be doing after you finish opening Christmas presents? Right. Eating, again! You can’t finish all that in one day, so up until January 1 the fridge is full, and so are you. Now you could give your friends chocolates, cakes, pies, and they would love it and they’d love you⎯until the pounds show up. Then they’ll think you’re evil. Why do you think people call that kind of eating decadent? So everyone else gave your friends calories and you gave them a fruitcake, which they put in the street to create an artificial speed bump and slow down the neighborhood drag racers. Who do you think they’re going to love the most on January 2? Happy Holidays everyone! Dr. Sammy SL

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ElderLearning provides classes for seniors By linda S. HumpHrey

Education is a lifelong process and seniors in Brevard are getting smarter all the time. ElderLearning, an affiliate of Lifelong Learning Institute of Elderhostel International, is sponsored by Brevard Community College and offers a wide variety of enrichment classes for those 55 and older. “Brochures announcing classes go out twice a year, spring and fall, with a registration form,” said Lucy Kline, county chairperson for ElderLearning in Central and South Brevard. “There is no cost to be on the mailing list. Most of our classes cost $6 to attend. Some are higher, depending on expenses and benefits.” Senior life Linda S. Humphrey Kline explained that there are no NOAA Meteorologists Arlena Moses, Matt Bragaw and Scott Spratt display a admission requirements, no exams, weather radio and a radiosonde, a weather measuring device on Oct. 21, 2010 at homework or grades. the Cocoa BCC Campus. The trio presented an enrichment class for ElderLearning. On Oct. 21, a group of about 25 attended a class on weather at the Cocoa BCC Campus. Matt Bragaw, Scott Spratt and Arlena Moses, three local meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), spoke on lightning, hazardous weather and hurricanes. “Florida is the lightning capital of North America, but Uganda is the lightning capital of the world,” said Bragaw. The attendees also learned that the area from Tampa to Titusville is known as “Lightning Alley.” Spratt displayed a NOAA weather radio and a radiosonde, a sensor that is attached to a weather balloon to record temperatures, humidity and wind. The device costs about $10 to make and is attached to a parachute. At the Palm Bay BCC Campus on Nov. 8, presenter D.J. Zeck shared insights of past U.S. presidents and their wives while presenting Presidential History. “If you think we have a lot to do today, think of Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams,” said Zeck. “She managed the family, farm animals, crops and raised four children on a strict budget. She also took care of her mother-in-law while her husband served the country.” Adams recorded in her journal the timely words; “I hope the coming generations realize how much we have sacrificed.” Pat Doscher of Melbourne Beach attends most classes offered by ElderLearning. She said she gains a lot from the classes and enjoys an occasional field trip. “In the past, we took a bus trip to the Everglades. That was very interesting,” said Doscher. “Sometimes you don’t have the time to study all the subjects you would like as a young student, but as seniors, this provides a great opportunity to learn in excellent facilities.” For information, contact Kline at asklucy3@juno.com or call Dorothy Manning at 321-259-7835. SL

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Breast cancer survivor turns a negative experience into a hopeful solution By martHa maSiello

A diagnosis of breast cancer followed by a bilateral mastectomy resulted in a local womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey that was destined to help others. Lisa Crites was told she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shower until her surgical drains had been removed. This added to her frustrations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not happy,â&#x20AC;? Crites said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just had my breasts cut off and felt horrible, and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a shower.â&#x20AC;? After extensive research to find a water-resistant garment that would accommodate her drains, she found nothing. With the help of family members, Crites modified a beauty salon cape and created The Shower Shirtâ&#x201E;˘. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you feel better physically, itÂ stands to reasonÂ that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel better emotionally,â&#x20AC;? she said. Following months of creating prototypes, obtaining a patent, getting through medical guidelines, and locating a manufacturer, the product became available in October 2010. The Class 1 medical deviceÂ is registered withÂ the FDA. Crites is working with MedicareÂ and insurance organizations forÂ full reimbursement forÂ all breast cancer mastectomy patients.Â

The Shower Shirtâ&#x201E;˘ will beÂ distributed internationally in 2011. Locally it is available at Wuesthoff Home Medical Equipment in Rockledge and online with the American Cancer Society.Â In addition, Health First Health Plans will be providing the product for allÂ patient members who have breast cancer/mastectomy. The Shower Shirtâ&#x201E;˘ keeps incisions, drain portals and drain tubes/bulbs dry. Bathing or showering without this type of protection could increase the chance of post-surgical infection, as the tubes are a direct portal into the surgery site. The Shower Shirtâ&#x201E;˘pockets support the weight of the drains. Many breast surgery patients continue to use the product after the drains are removed to protect the surgical site which may remain sensitive. The Shower Shirtâ&#x201E;˘ is designed for use after any breast surgery requiring drains including lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, breast reduction or augmentation. During October, Crites shared her story with Lifetime Television and Fox News, and has been available locally to encourage and motivate other breast cancer victims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt something has guided me with this project. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m elated at the positive response,â&#x20AC;? she said. For more information,Â visit theshowershirt.com. SL

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New device: a breath of fresh air for COPD sufferers By linda S. HumpHrey

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a life-changing, progressive illness that affects the lives of more than 12 million Americans every day, one million in Florida alone. The insidious malady makes taking a simple breath a full-blown battle. Because it is progressive, with no known cure, it will get worse.

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On Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, Desiree Phillips displays her LifeChoice portable oxygen unit in Rockledge, Fla.

According to informational websites, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of the disease. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Long-term exposure to other lung irritants, such as air pollution, chemical fumes or dust, also contributes to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Rockledge resident Desiree Phillips was diagnosed with COPD in 2009. Phillips had dealt with asthma and sleep apnea and was hospitalized after an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. During this time, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and handed the alarming news that she has COPD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In past years, I laid the cigarettes down a thousand times,â&#x20AC;? said Phillips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The past year I have been hospitalized every month with recurring pneumonia.â&#x20AC;? Phillips knew the boundaries imposed on someone who relies on oxygen, attached to a tank or a rather noisy home unit. She said that at times it was like being a prisoner. About three months ago she saw an advertisement for a portable, lightweight oxygen unit. She called for information and consulted her physician. In September, she received the LifeChoice

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Oxygen Concentrator by Inova Labs. Phillips said the unit has changed her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At five pounds, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like carrying a purse or a backpack. I am going to garage sales again.â&#x20AC;? David Shockley, president and CEO of Inova Labs in Austin, Texas, is the co-creator of LifeChoice, along with Bill Wilkinson, vice president of research and development. Both men were motivated by personal reasons to create LifeChoice, having watched their grandfathers suffer with COPD and the invisible chains that came with old-fashioned oxygen tanks. Shockley, known to many as the

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Judy and Jerry Allender share the award for Outstanding Philanthropists at the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ luncheon.

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National Philanthropy Day Awards were presented in November by the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals to honor those, who in 2010, contributed unselfishly to Brevard. During the luncheon celebration held in Watersong’s banquet room, awards were granted to the Space Coast Chapter’s Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation, Outstanding Philanthropist and Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser. This year’s event was a noteworthy occasion because it marks the 50th anniversary of the AFP and the 25th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day, celebrated on Nov. 15 worldwide. The Women’s Center in Brevard, the Brevard Zoo, the Florida Institute of Technology, the Brevard Achievement Center, Devereux of Florida, the Health First Foundation, Brevard Community College and several other organizations all had tables, representatives and guests in attendance at the awards ceremony. Tom Vice, corporate vice president and technical services president of Northrop Grumman Corporation, was the keynote speaker to community philanthropists and organizations. “As community leaders, we must note the impact we have on people’s lives. Today’s corporations want to know where the money goes. What is it used for? We all know that our contributions, especially in education, help determine our country’s future,” he said. With audience members as highly vaunted as this, the determination of award winners was not an easy one. Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation, Parrish Medical Women Center, was recognized for its healing environment and its community service, especially for its recent women's services efforts. heart Outstanding Philanthropists, Judy and Jerry Allender shared Caring for a Loved One this award. As a husband and wife team, they have helped steer the course for organizations as diverse as the United Way, the w i t Military h Brevard County Civilian Council, the Diocese of Orlando School Board and St. Teresa Catholic Church. FOR A LOVED ONE OutstandingCARING Volunteer Fundraiser, Christine Lance’s love of tennis is equally as known as the breadth of her fundraising activities. The Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy trustee is treasured also for her exemplary volunteer work. As AFP Space Coast Chapter President Jane McCallum states, “This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that has been made possible through philanthropy.” SL

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Local orthopedic surgeon Michelle Events sometimes change. Please call the phone numbers Henderson was planning to spend five provided to verify scheduled times and locations. days helping treat survivors of the masDec. 18 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. sive earthquake in Haiti. Things were so Adult Heartsaver CPR Course bad there and the need for medical perThe American Heart Association 2-year certificagreat, she stayed for two sonnel soBY DAVE BERMAN tion costs $35 and includes a certification card. weeks and upon her return to Brevard Plan, you can switch to Original Medicare, Dear Lynne: Instructional books are available for $15. Classes was making arrangements for a County My neighbor told me that if I which is Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B Local orthopedic surgeon Michelle Ask Lynne are held at the Satellite Beach Fire Department. second trip. decided my Henderson wasMedicare planningAdvanto spend five (doctor). Regardless of whether or not you had To sign-up or for questions, call 321-773-4405, “The whole thing is really overPlan istreat not the right one tagehelping survivors of the masdays drug coverage with your MA plan, you can between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday It really is,” said Henderson, whelming. Lynne Meagher forearthquake me, I can’tin switch the be-were so sive Haiti.atThings join a stand alone drug plan if you choose. who arrived in Haiti five days after the SHINE of 2011. I made a ginning bad there and the need for medical perYou also have the option of enrolling in a Dec. 17 • 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. wasshe horrific. There were quake. change in January this year. sonnel so “It great, stayed for two Medicare Supplement plan. H’s Exercise Class for Adults and Seniors 3 bodies lying everywhere.” Can’tand I doupon it in her 2011 too?to Brevard return weeks Changes made during the MADP begin on The Happy, Healthy, Heart program promotes and the rest of her team of Henderson —Confused County was making arrangements for a the first day of the month following the month increased agility, balance and gives your heart a doctors and nurses went to work at the trip. second the change was made, and you can make a Dear Confused: cardio workout. DRS Community Center, Hospital in Port-au-Prince, a CDTI “The whole thing iscorrect. really overchange only once during this period. For instance, if I neighbor is The Affordable Care Act, Your 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach. that had been deemed safe to building whelming. It signed really is,” said Henderson, make a change in January from MAPD to Original which was into law earlier this year, changes the For information, call 321-773-6458. Cost: $6. re-enter on the day she arrived. In the arrivedenrollment in Haiti fiveperiods. days after the who Medicare, the change is effective Feb. 1. Medicare However, it doesn’t days just after the earthquake, hospital LIFE Dave Berman SENIOR LIFE Photo quake. “Itthe wasenrollment horrific. There were ItSENIOR is more important than ever to choose the best periods for the folks who are enchange Monday, Dec. 13did • in 11:30 a.m. personnel worked in tents outside Local orthopedic Medicare surgeon Michelle Henderson discusses the post-earthquake medical work she Haiti during a lying everywhere.” bodies Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan now during Bone-Walkers (“Walk & Talk”) news rolling in Medicare for the first time during their Initial building. Henderson and the rest of her team of at Cape Canaveral Hospital’sPeriod. MedicalSHINE Office counselors Building incan Cocoa Fla. conference as- Beach, the Annual Enrollment Enrollment Period (IEP). This remains the seven-month Christmas Party Sheand said her typical day of performing doctors nurses went to work at the sistisyou with plan so that you makemany an in-needed Bone-Walkers surrounding your 65th birthday month. If you turn who period is an exercise support group for earthquake because of their own injuries in gathering suphelpful Henderson, affiliated withcomparisons surgery and other patient treatment CDTI Hospital in Port-au-Prince, a began formed choice. We are awaiting your call for our 65 in December, your IEP is September through March. who are at risk or have osteoporosis. They folks other family issues. or plies, including food and blankets for the First Physicians at Cape Canaveral Health 7 a.m., and ran until 9 or 10 p.m. at building that had been deemed safe to assistance. In 2010, the AnnualofEnrollment occurs meet monthly for to informative and the quake, conversation Henderson had Prior hospital’s patients. Hospital in Cocoa Beach, said one of the One the job wasPeriod that (AEP) re-enter ondifficult the day part she arrived. In the SHINE and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Nov.15 through Dec. 31. This is the time to change from health-related speakers. DRS Community Center done medical mission work in northern biggest frustration is that we “The most rewarding experiences was treating a many of the early cases Henderson saw days just after the earthquake, hospital SENIOR LIFE Dave Berman SENIOR LIFE Photo Services (CMS) encourage all seniors to review their the Medicare Plan orone Prescription Drug Plan S. Patrick Gym, Haiti, but sheDr., saidSatellite that wasBeach. nothing like didn’t have equipment,” Henderson said.1089 who survived after being in debris baby the Advantage need to amputate or involved personnel worked in tents outside the healthMichelle insuranceHenderson yearly. Fordiscusses assistance, can call orthopedic surgeon the you post-earthquake medical work she did in Haiticall during a news Local you have. You canthe add,patients changeor orthe drop drug coverage as For more information, 321-779-2947. she experienced in her post-earthwhat “We just did what we could,” including two weeks after the quake. more limbs from building. Medicare atHospital’s 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or any conference at Cape Canaveral Medical Office Building in Cocoa Beach, and Fla. well as enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan with oramazing quake work. using outdated surgical techniques “It’s that he’s still alive,” patient likely would die as a result of She said her typical day of performing of the SHINE offices that are listed on the Senior Life without prescription drug coverage. The change you Tuesday, Dec.“Nobody 14 • because 2 p.m. has seen anything like this patient gowns. reusing Henderson infection. earthquake of their own injuries helpful in gathering many(1-800needed supHenderson,said. who is affiliated with surgery and other patient treatment began The Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER website. now will go into effect Jan. 1, 2011. make Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss she said. “People need to know before,” “You either reuse a gown or not do Getting adequate supplies was a big had to tell them it was a matter “We including and blankets plies,your Health First Physicians at Cape will Canaveral at 7 a.m., and ran until 9 or 10 p.m. 963-5337) also forward call to food a SHINE coun- for the or other family issues. this change. In 2011, there will no longer be an Note course will cover hydration/dehydration; how The that there is a tremendous need” for help surgery,” she said. issue. That included a range of things, of life and death,” Henderson said. Prior to the quake, Henderson had hospital’s patients. One difficult part of the job was that Hospital in Cocoa Beach, selor. said one of the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). Instead, the OEP is rethe body burns fat; the American diet; insulin in Haiti, and that the need will remain Another difficulty was that much of including orthopedic implants, sterile Even so, some patients decided done medical mission work in northern biggestprogram frustration was treating a of “The many of the early cases Henderson saw most rewarding experiences counselors the SHINE are is that we Volunteer control;Haiti, food ratios; nutrition suppleplaced a Medicare Advantage for abut long the hospital’s ownTostaff was anot availdrapes gowns, andbeing painkilling medagainstwith treatment of the shetime. said SL that factors; was nothing like havelike equipment,” Henderson said. whoand survived after in debris involved the need tobecause amputate onefear or that baby trained to assist you withdidn’t questions this. contact ments; exercise, duration vs. intensity. Disenrollment Period (MADP), which occurs from Jan. able to help out in the days just after the ication. 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55+events December 2010 freedom 7 Senior Community Center 321-783-9505 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach Located in Cocoa Beach Country Club

www.freedom7seniors.org Monday 10 a.m. Road to Wellness Health Class 11a.m. Travel Club 11:30 a.m. Sign in for Mahjongg Call for info on Mahjongg lessons & Bridge lessons waiting lists

Thursday, Dec. 2 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 • 9:30 a.m. Beginning computer class $8. Sign-up required. Call 633-1792 for more information. Friday, Dec. 10 • 9 a.m. Open meeting with Commissioner Chuck Nelson Sunday, Dec. 12 • 2 p.m. Cape Canaveral Chapter of Barbershop Harmony’s holiday show Free

Tuesday 10 a.m. Computer Class - Beginners (waiting list) Scrabble/Dominoes and 10 a.m. Rummikub (select days)

Thursday, Dec. 16 • 1 p.m. “It’s A Mystery” book group Call 633-1792 for a list of books and authors to choose from. Free

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Sign in for Pinochle 10 a.m. Watercolor Class 11 a.m. Aqua Fit at the pool. Call Chris Lyle 321-784-0741

Thursday, Dec. 16 • 2 p.m. Popcorn and A Movie Free

Cocoa Beach library

321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

Tuesday, Dec. 7 • 1 p.m. Pearl Harbor: Indications of Advanced Knowledge with Tom Kimmel A noted Pearl Harbor scholar, former FBI agent, and eldest grandson of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, Commander of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor during the attack on Dec.7,1941. Tom Kimmel comes from a family of distinguished scholars and government servants dedicated to protecting America. Notwithstanding the preceding, his grandfather was accused from the well of the House of Representatives of starting World War II, and the Cold War. His fourth great grandfather was accused of starting the Revolutionary War, and the Whiskey Rebellion. Tom welcomes the opportunity to respond to the allegations. Saturday, Dec. 11 • 2 p.m. Learn About Right Whales North Atlantic Right Whales are among the rarest mammals in the world, with fewer than 400 alive today. During the winter months (December – March), the whales travel to coastal waters off Brevard County to bear their young. In 1995, the Marine Resources Council of East Central Florida established a network of local volunteers trained to watch for and report whale sightings off the Brevard County coast. Approaching vessels then are notified of right whales sighted in their area. The Canaveral Port Authority issued an initial $3,000 grant to set up the network and continues to support it annually.

Saturday, Dec. 18 • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. AARP Driving Safety This 61⁄2 hour AARP Driver Safety class is designed to help individuals retain their driving competencies with several key objectives. The cost is $14 per person or $12 for members of AARP. Come prepared with your lunch — there will not be time to leave the building. Please call AARP Driving Instructor Paul Ill at 321-242-9768. Thursday, Dec. 16 • 10 a.m. We’ve Got A Contract – Now What?, Seniors Real Estate Specialists Sara Forst Griffin and Cathy Nichols of

Spacecoast Boomers and Seniors with Tropical Realty and Investments of Brevard, Inc present an informative seminar on the process of selling your home from contract to closing. For more information, call Sara 321-7949001 or Cathy 321-514-0882.

Sunflower House 321-452-4341 Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island Wed., Dec. 1 & 15 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Health First Caregiver Support Group Dec. 6 • 2:30 - 4 p.m. Health First Hospice Bereavement Support Group Monthly Dec. 8 & 22 • Noon - 1 p.m. Lion’s Club Tuesday, Dec. 14 • 10 a.m. - noon Free Brief Memory Screening By appointment. Wednesday, Dec. 15 • 3 - 4p.m. Making New Holiday Memories When Your Loved One has Alzheimer’s Disease Tues., Dec. 21 • 10 a.m.- Noon Blood Pressure Screenings VNA Space Coast will be conducting free blood pressure screenings. No appointment is necessary. Mondays Chair Exercise Class • 11 a.m. – noon Thursday Crochet/Knitting Group • 10 -11:30 a.m. Friday Chair Exercise Class • 11 a.m. - noon Afternoon Movie • 1 p.m. Saturday Computer Club • 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.

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Fridays • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Master Gardening Clinic 4th Friday of the month. For information, call Marion Anderson.

One Senior Club Activities, Games, speakers Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tai Chi Fridays • 10 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec.. 9 • 10 a.m. Estate Planning & Advance Directives This presentation will also include a discussion on the importance of having your advance directive documents such as the Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Surrogate, and Living Will, in place in the event of incapacity. For more information, call 321-253-1667.

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Bridge Club Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. - noon Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays • 1 - 4 p.m. Seniors on Strength Thursdays • 8:30 a.m. Call 321-984-1494

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Donna Parsons, left, Queen of Royal Queen of Queens of Brevard County, and Martha Carse, Queen of Shady Ladies of Melbourne share a moment alone at the annual Holiday Tea on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in Melbourne, Fla.

Costs, if any, not included.

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Central Brevard library

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321-635-7845 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa Tuesdays • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Watercolor Techniques for all levels Instructor Pearl Ollie $5/fee plus $6 supplies (optional).

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Wednesdays • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Writing Class $10 /clas. Call 321-633-1792

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Clairese Austin and Bella the Cockatoo enjoy the Suntree Winter Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.

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

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

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

______________ Men’s Billiards Early Bird Bridge BINGO Open Billiards

Thursday ________________ 8 a.m. Open Billiards 9:30 a.m. Art Class 11:30 a.m. Men’s Billiards 12:30 p.m. Pinochle & Euchre 12:30 p.m. Mahjongg 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong Cards 5 p.m. 6 p.m.

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Friday __________________ 8 am Woodshop 9 a.m. Arts & Crafts 9 a.m. Bocce (weather permitting)

Wednesday ______________ 9:30 a.m. Writing Class 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 12:30 p.m. ACBL open Bridge Thursday ________________ 9:10 a.m. Rockettes Exercise 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Interm. Tap 11 a.m. Canasta & Pinochle 12:30 p.m. ACBL Dup. Bridge 12:30 p.m. SHINE office Friday __________________ 9 a.m. Art & Painting 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Zumba 12:15 p.m. Adv. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Party Bridge 2 p.m. Ballroom Dance Saturday ________________ 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Dec. 3 & 11 • 10 a.m. Stamping Club $2/fee for supplies per class Register with the Reference staff. Dec. 10 & 17 • 10:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Eileen $5/class Tuesdays • 5:30 p.m. Yoga with Gloria $5/class Dec. 12 • 2 p.m. Space Coast Chorus a musical holiday program Library Displays Nativity sets from around the world presented by Patty Koppari.

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Dec. 13 • 2 p.m. Friends Board Meeting Open to the public.

Tuesday 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 11:15 a.m. BINGO 5:30 p.m. Line Dancing Wednesday 7:45 a.m. Yoga 10 a.m. Tap Dancing 11 a.m. Shuffleboard 11:30 a.m. Aerobics 12:30-4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 12:30 p.m. Chair Exercise 2 p.m. Games Galore Thursday 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 - 3p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

Tuesdays • 4:30-5:45 p.m. Yoga with Nancy Mitts $5 fee 321-777-7167 Barbara’s Book Chats will not meet in December. Save the date! The Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will start on Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for members only. The sale is open to the public on Friday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memberships available at the circulation desk.

Painting Prime Timers Mahjongg Rubber Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

Jazzercise Lite Tai Chi Dup. Bridge BINGO

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

Shuffleboard Duplicate Bridge

At 11 a.m. the toys will be presented to members of the Marine Corps Reserve. All toys collected will be distributed to children in Brevard County. For more information, call Bobbi Lasher at 321-636-5346.

6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay 321-952-6318

Dec. 7 • 1:30 p.m. Medicaid Planning presented by the Community Services Council of Brevard 321-269-1511

Monday __________________ 12:30-4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Lessons

16th annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. • Saturday, Dec. 11 Merritt Island Airport, S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy, will be served pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee; drive in, walk in, bike in, swim in, fly in — just bring a toy.

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Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm Tai Chi Class Tai Chi with Dianne Douglass. $5 fee. Call Dianne at 321-773-2139 for more information.

Internet Café opens in West Melbourne Father Gabriel Council 3746, Knights of Columbus opens an Internet Arcade with proceeds used for Columbian Charities in the Melbourne area. KoC has 25 machines and is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., except on Sundays when the café opens at noon. Located in West Melbourne at 2150 Dairy Road, the Knights pay cash on winnings. For more details, call 321-427-6213.

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Jake (#10298308) is a neutered male, 4-year-old, red and white American Foxhound. He came to the Central Brevard Humane Society in Cocoa at the end of April after his family had to move from its previous home. Jake spent most of his life with the same family and is hoping to find a new “forever” home. He is a great boy and easy to get along with. Come to 1020 Cox Road and take him for a walk or call 321-636-3343 to find out about other adoptable cats and dogs.

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Sandy Fahey (L) and her mother Billie Fretwell, center, whose grandson is serving in Afghanistan, drops off a toy Friday, Nov. 13 for the Toys for Tots Christmas drive at the Merritt Island Walmart. Event organizer Derek Walls is far right along with several cadet volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any toys or resources that we receive beyond what we need, we pass along to secondary organizations for their use year round,â&#x20AC;? said Walls, who supervises dozens of Marine cadet volunteers. Walls said that gifts for ages 2 and under and for teens 13-16 are in short supply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Items such as hair dryers, bath products, watches, wallets, fishing gear and hand held games are great.â&#x20AC;? Checks payable to Toys for Tots may be mailed to 950 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite 13, c/o Derek Walls, USMC, Merritt Island, FL, 32953. For information, call Walls at 321635-9951 or visit www.toysfortots.org. SL

Locally, the large Toys for Tots military vehicles, Christmas morning will be brighter used for hauling for thousands of children in Brevard this weapons decades year because parents made out their wish ago, now transport listsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and then called in the Marines. toys and are visible Toys for Tots began unofficially in in the Merritt 1947 when Diane Hendricks, wife of Island and then Major William Hendricks, made a Titusville Walmart doll and asked her husband to give it to parking lots from an organization that would pass it along children. The 1947 pilot project was 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and to a needy child for Christmas. When such a success that the Marine Corps Sundays through Dec. 19. They accept Hendricks determined that no such adopted Toys for Tots in 1948. only new, unwrapped toys. agency existed, Diane told him to start The program, operated by the Marine Derek Walls, event organizer, said one. Hendricks and a group of Marine Corps Reserve, is listed in the top 10 about 3,500 Brevard children benefit Reservists in Los Angeles collected and charities in the country. To date, more than during the holidays but the ripple effect distributed 5,000 toys to needy 400 million toys have been distributed. continues throughout the year. By linda S. humphrey

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Space Coast Symphony is breaking new ground and making symphonic concerts affordable again! These are concerts you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!â&#x20AC;?

Feb. 26 â&#x20AC;˘ 7 p.m.

Icons in Music: Schumann & Barber March 19 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 p.m.

The Drama in Music The concert opens with Modest Mussorgskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnificent and wildly popular Night on a Bald Mountain.

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